MERCEDES-BENZ GLK SUV 2008 Owners Manual

310.1, or at any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the cooling system will not be
sufficiently protected from corrosion, and
the boiling point will be too low.
If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in
the correct concentration, the boiling point of
the coolant will be around 130 °C.
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the cooling system should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the cooling
system against freezing down to around
–37 °C.
R not exceed 55% concentration (antifreeze
protection down to –45 °C); otherwise,
heat will not be effectively dissipated. If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with
equal amounts of water and antifreeze/cor-
rosion inhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
which has been approved for Mercedes-Benz.
!
The cooling system contains a supply
which must be renewed after 15 years, or
after 250, 000 km at the latest.
The warranty is only valid if you top up with
an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor which
has been approved by Mercedes-Benz and
the recommended mixture ratio is
observed.
Capacities The following values indicate the total cooling
system capacities.
GLK 280 GLK 350 GLK 320 CDI
Coolant
8.4 l 8.4 l 11.5 l
Amount of antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor required for antifreeze protection
Down to –37 °C
(approx. 50%)
4.2 l 4.2 l 5.75 l
Down to –45 °C
(approx. 55%)
4.6 l 4.6 l 6.3 l
Brake fluid
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs
moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling
point. G
Risk of accident
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapour pockets may form in the brake system
when the brakes are applied hard (e.g. when
driving downhill). This would impair braking
efficiency.
Have the brake fluid renewed every two years
with a brake fluid that has been approved by Mercedes-Benz and have this confirmed in
the Service Booklet.
i There is usually a notice in the Engine,
Compartment to remind you when the next
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Windscreen washer system
The washer fluid reservoir holds approxi-
mately 6.0 litres.
The headlamp cleaning system* and wind-
screen washer system are both supplied from
the washer fluid reservoir.
Further information on windscreen washer
fluid and its mixing ratio (Y page 149).Vehicle data, GLK 280 4MATIC
Engine, GLK 280 4MATIC
Rated output
170 kW (231 bhp)
At engine speed
6000 rpm
Rated torque
300 Nm
At engine speed
2500 – 5000 rpm
Number of cylin-
ders
6
Displacement
2996 cm
3 Maximum engine
speed
6500 rpm
Performance, GLK 280 4MATIC
Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration from
0 to 100 km/h
7.6 seconds
Vehicle dimensions, GLK 280 4MATIC
Vehicle length
(ECE)
4525 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2016 mm Vehicle dimensions, GLK 280 4MATIC
Vehicle height
1683 – 1689 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
Vehicle weights, GLK 280 4MATIC
Unladen weight (in
accordance with
EU Directive)
34 1830 kg
Maximum roof
load
75 kg
You will find weight information specific to
the vehicle on the vehicle identification
plate (Y
page 244). Fuel consumption, GLK 280 4MATIC in
accordance with RL 80/1268/EEC
(Y
Y page 242) Urban
14.1 l/100 km
Extra-urban
8.3 – 8.4 l/100 km
Overall (NEDC)
10.4 – 10.5 l/
100 km CO
2emissions 244 – 246 g/km
Vehicle data, GLK 350 4MATIC
Engine, GLK 350 4MATIC
Rated output
200 kW (272 bhp)
At engine speed
6000 rpm
Rated torque
350 Nm
At engine speed
2400 – 5000 rpm
Number of cylin-
ders
6
34
The unladen weight includes the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full). Items of
optional equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload. Vehicle data, GLK 350 4MATIC
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Engine, GLK 350 4MATIC
Displacement
3498 cm
3 Maximum engine
speed
6300 rpm
Performance, GLK 350 4MATIC
Maximum speed
230 km/h
Acceleration from
0 to 100 km/h
6.7 seconds
Vehicle dimensions, GLK 350 4MATIC
Vehicle length
(ECE)
4525 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2016 mm
Vehicle height
1683 – 1689 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
Vehicle weights, GLK 350 4MATIC
Unladen weight (in
accordance with
EU Directive)
35 1830 kg
Maximum roof
load
75 kg
You will find weight information specific to
the vehicle on the vehicle identification
plate (Y page 244). Fuel consumption, GLK 350 4MATIC in
accordance with RL 80/1268/EEC
(Y Y page 242) Urban
14.6 l/100 km
Extra-urban
8.4 – 8.5 l/100 km Fuel consumption, GLK 350 4MATIC in
accordance with RL 80/1268/EEC
(Y
Y page 242) Overall (NEDC)
10.6 – 10.8 l/
100 km CO
2emissions 249 – 251 g/km
Vehicle data, GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC
Engine, GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC
Rated output
165 kW (224 bhp)
At engine speed
3800 rpm
Rated torque
540 Nm
At engine speed
1600 – 2400 rpm
Number of cylin-
ders 6
Displacement
2987 cm
3 Maximum engine
speed
4200 rpm
Performance, GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC
Maximum speed
220 km/h
Acceleration from
0 to 100 km/h
7.5 seconds
Vehicle dimensions, GLK 320 CDI
4MATIC Vehicle length
(ECE) 4525 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors 2016 mm
35
The unladen weight includes the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full). Items of
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Vehicle dimensions, GLK 320 CDI
4MATIC
Vehicle height
1683 – 1689 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
Vehicle weights, GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC
Unladen weight (in
accordance with
EU Directive) 36 1880 kg
Maximum roof
load
75 kg
You will find weight information specific to
the vehicle on the vehicle identification
plate (Y page 244). Fuel consumption, GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC
in accordance with RL 80/1268/EEC
(Y Y page 242) Urban
10.3 – 10.7 l/
100 km Extra-urban
6.5 – 7.0 l/100 km
Overall (NEDC)
7.9 – 8.4 l/100 km
CO
2emissions 208 – 220 g/km
Tyres and wheels
Points to remember
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres which
have been approved specifically for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. These tyres are
specially adapted for use with the control systems, such as ABS or ESP
®
, and are
marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz can-
not accept any responsibility for damage
which may occur. Information about tyres
can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
! If you fit tyres other than those tested and
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, charac-
teristics such as handling, noise levels and
fuel consumption, etc. may be adversely
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, tyre dimensional variations could
cause the tyres to come into contact with
the bodywork and axle components. This
could result in damage to the tyres or the
vehicle.
i Further information about tyres and
wheels can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
You will find a table of tyre pressures on the
inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap. You
will find further information about tyre pres-
sures in the "Operation" section
(Y page 152).
36 The unladen weight includes the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full). Items of
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Tyres of the same dimensions
Both axles
GLK 280 / GLK 350 / GLK 320 CDI
17"
All-weather tyres
37 235/60 R17 102 V M+S
Winter tyres
235/60 R17 102 H M+S
i All-terrain tyres
38 235/60 R17 102 H M+S
Light-alloy wheels
7.5J x 17 H2 ET 47.5
19"
All-weather tyres
37 235/50 R19 99 V M+S
Light-alloy wheels
7.5J x 19 H2 ET 47
Mixed tyres
i FA: front axle; RA: rear axle GLK 280 / GLK 350 / GLK 320 CDI
17" FA
All-weather tyres
39 235/60 R17 102 V M+S
Light-alloy wheels
7.5J x 17 H2 ET 47.5
RA
All-season tyres
39, 40 255/55 R17 104 V M+S
Light-alloy wheels
8J x 17 H2 ET 57
19" FA Summer tyres
235/50 R19 99 V
Light-alloy wheels
7.5J x 19 H2 ET 47
RA
Summer tyres
40 255/45 R19 100 V
Light-alloy wheels
8.5J x 19 H2 ET 52
20" FA Summer tyres
235/45 R20 100 W XL
Light-alloy wheels
8.5J x 20 H2 ET 45
37
All-weather tyres with M+S approval. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for information.
38 All-terrain tyres for retrofitting. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for information.
39 All-weather tyres with M+S approval. Only certain tyre brands are approved. Ask your Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for information.
40 Use of snow chains not permitted. 252 Tyres and
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GLK 280 / GLK 350 / GLK 320 CDI
RA
Summer tyres
40 255/40 R20 101 W XL
Light-alloy wheels
9.5J x 20 H2 ET 57
Emergency spare wheel*
Depending on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted, your vehicle may be equipped
with TIREFIT or a collapsible emergency spare wheel*. Collapsible emergency spare wheel*
41 GLK 280 / GLK 350 / GLK 320 CDI
17" Tyres
185/75 - 17 98P
Tyre pressure
2.8 bar
Wheels
6.0B x 17 H2 ET 25
Trailer coupling*
Mounting dimensions
G
Risk of accident
Only have a trailer coupling retrofitted at a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools to
carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre for this purpose. In particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system may be nec-
essary, depending on the vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas-
sis frame. Anchorage points for the trailer coupling
:
Anchorage points
; Overhang dimension
= Rear axle centre line
40 Use of snow chains not permitted.
41 Use of snow chains not permitted. Trailer coupling*
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For trailer couplings fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension is 1,030.5 mm. Trailer loads
All models
Permissible trailer load,
unbraked
750 kg
Permissible trailer load,
braked
42 2,000 kg
Maximum drawbar nose-
weight
43 80 kg
Permissible rear axle load
when towing a trailer
1,300 kg
42
At a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill.
43 The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load. 254
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