ESP MERCEDES-BENZ GLK SUV 2008 Owners Manual

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Door
Automatic locking. ............................ 59
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .........183, 196
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel). ......................181, 183
Emergency locking .........................214
Emergency unlocking...................... 213
Opening (from the inside). ................58
Door control panel
Overview. .......................................... 32
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Drive program
Manual.. ............................................ 88
Driver's airbag...................................... 38
Driver's knee airbag............................. 39
Driver's seat position........................... 73
Driving abroad.................................... 162
Driving information Fording .................................. 157, 161
Off-road .......................................... 158
Tyre ruts. ........................................ 162
Driving safety system.......................... 51
ABS. .................................................. 51
Adaptive brake lamps. ......................52
BAS. .................................................. 52
EBV. .................................................. 54
Driving safety systems
ESP ®
................................................ 52
Driving system................................... 108
Cruise control. ................................ 108
Parktronic. ...................................... 113
Speedtronic. ................................... 110
Driving systems
Reversing camera. ..........................115
Driving tip
Braking ........................................... 156
Trailer towing. ................................. 164
Winter ............................................. 156
Driving tips
Driving abroad ............................... 162
Driving on wet roads ......................157
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) ....105
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
(vehicles with off-road engineering
package).............................................. 105 E
Easy-entry/exit feature On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................104
EASY-ENTRY feature............................. 67
EASY-EXIT feature................................ 67
EBV (electronic brake force distri-
bution)................................................... 54
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................185
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel). .............................. 179
Electrical/electronic equipment
Retrofitting ..................................... 243
Electronic brake-force distribution
see EBV
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
Electronic Traction Support see ETS
e mark................................................. 243
Emergency key element Lost. ............................................... 212
Emergency locking
Vehicle............................................ 214
Emergency release
Fuel filler fla p.................................. 215
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission ..................209
Emergency spare wheel
Assembly. ....................................... 227
Storage location. ............................ 175
see Flat tyre
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ........................................... 214
Vehicle............................................ 213
Engine.................................................. 249
Running irregularl y.......................... 208
Starting problems ...................207, 208
Starting with the key......................... 83
Switching off ..................................... 85
Engine diagnostics warning lamp
............................................................. 203
Engine electronics .............................. 243
Malfunction..................................... 207
Engine number................................... 245 Index
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Engine oil
........................................... 246
Consumption ................................. 148
Display message ............................. 195
Filler neck. ...................................... 148
Topping up. ..................................... 148
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)... 52
Activating/deactivating ....................53
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .........179, 183
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel). ......................178, 179
Trailer stabilisatio n........................... 53
Warning lamp. .......................... 52, 201
ETS (Electronic Traction Support)...... .53
Exterior lighting Delayed switch-off (luxury multi-
function steering wheel). ................103
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting .......................................... 67
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic). ..........68
Folding in/out (automatically). .........68
Folding in/out (electrically). .............68
Folding in (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). ............................................ 104
Malfunction..................................... 211
Parking position. ............................... 69
Resetting. ......................................... 68
Storing settings ................................ 69
Exterior view
Overview. .......................................... 22F
Fire extinguisher................................ 174
First-aid kit ......................................... 174
Flat tyre Equipment. ..................................... 222
Preparing the vehicle. .....................222
TIREFIT kit....................................... 222
Floormat............................................. .141
Foglamps Display message ............................. 193
Fording........................................ 157, 161
Frequencies Telephone. ...................................... 244
Front airbag .......................................... 38
Front-passenger airbag ........................ 38Fuel......................................................
245
Diesel. ............................................ 145
Loss. ............................................... 206
Petrol .............................................. 145
Fuel consumption................................. 95
Current (on-board computer,
multi-function steering wheel)
................................................... 93, 96
Notes..................................... .242, 246
Vehicle data. ................................... 249
see Trip computer(on-board computer)
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release. ........................215
Opening/closing ............................ 144
Fuel filter
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................187
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel). .............................. 180
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer, luxury multi-function
steering wheel). ................................ 96
Calling up the range (on-board
computer, multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 93
Display. ....................................... 24, 26
Fuel line
Malfunction..................................... 206
Fuel tank
Defect ............................................. 206
Fuse allocation chart......................... 239
Fuse box Dashboard. ..................................... 239
Engine compartment ......................239
Luggage compartment. ...................240
Fuses................................................... 238 G
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.......... 242
Glove compartment ...........................130
Gradient-climbing capability (max-
imum).................................................. 1608 Index
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MP3
Operating (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 99
Multi-function display
Luxury multi-function steering
wheel. ............................................... 94
Multi-function steering wheel. ..........91
Multi-function steering wheel............. 91
Overview. .......................................... 28
Multi-function steering wheel (12-
button)
see Luxury multi-function steering wheel N
Navigation On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ...................97
NECK-PRO head restraints ..................40
Resetting after being triggered. ......215
Notes on running in a new vehicle ...144 O
Odometer Total distance recorder. ..............92, 95
Trip meter. .................................. 92, 95
Off-road
4MATIC ........................................... 105
DSR. ............................................... 105
Off-road ABS. .................................... 51
Off-road drive program. ..................107
Off-road ABS ......................................... 51
Off-road drive program (vehicles
with off-road engineering package) .107
Off-road driving Checklist......................................... 159
Information. .................................... 158
Off-road ESP ®
........................................ 54
Off-road terrain Off-road ESP. .................................... 54
Oil
Consumption. ................................. 148
Topping up. ..................................... 148
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ......................93
Audio menu ...................................... 98Convenience submenu.
..................104
Display messages ........................... 176
Factory settings submenu ..............104
Instrument cluster submenu ...........101
Lights submenu. ............................. 102
Navigation menu. .............................. 97
Overview. .......................................... 95
Service menu .................................. 101
Settings menu ................................ 101
Standard display submenu................ 95
Telephone menu. .............................. 99
Time/date submenu. ......................102
Trip computer menu. ........................95
Vehicle submenu. ........................... 104
On-board computer (multi-func-
tion steering wheel)............................. 91
Display messages ........................... 176
Overview. .......................................... 92
Range. .............................................. 93
Standard display. .............................. 92
Time/date. ....................................... 93
Trip computer. .................................. 92
On-board computer menu (luxury
multi-function steering wheel).......... 101
One-touch gearshifting........................ 86
Operating system see On-board computer (luxury
multi-function steering wheel)
see On-board computer (multi-
function steering wheel)
Outside temperature display .............90
Override feature Rear side windows ............................ 50 P
Paint code........................................... 244
Panorama sliding sunroof................. 127
Rain closing feature. .......................128
Resetting. ....................................... 129
Parking .................................................. 84
Parking aid Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side.................................. 69
Parktronic. ...................................... 113
Reversing camera. ..........................115
Parking brake ....................................... 84
Display message ............................. 185 Index
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Towing eye
Fitting ............................................. 237
Removing....................................... .238
Trailer
7-pin connector .............................. 166
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................188
Display messages (multi-function
steering wheel). .............................. 188
Power supply. ................................. 166
Trailer coupling
see Trailer tow hitch
Trailer loads
Technical data. ............................... 254
Trailer tow hitch
Cleaning. ........................................ 172
Trailer towing
Driving tips ..................................... 164
ESP ®
................................................. 53
Mounting dimensions. ....................253
Parktronic. ...................................... 115
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio ...............243
Transport (vehicle)............................. 238
Travelling uphill.................................. 159
Trim strips Cleaning. ........................................ 171
Trip computer
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ...................95
On-board computer (multi-func-
tion steering wheel). .........................92
Trip meter ....................................... 92, 95
Resetting (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 96
Resetting (on-board computer,
multi-function steering wheel) ..........92
Turn signal
Display message..................... 188, 190
Two-way radio
Installation. ..................................... 243
Tyre grip .............................................. 157
Tyre pressure ..................................... 152
Display message ............................. 181
Tyre pressure loss warning system
............................................................. 153Tyres
Direction of rotatio n....................... 152
General notes. ................................ 150
Technical data. ............................... 252
Tyre tread ............................................ 152 U
Unladen weight.................................. 249
Unlocking Emergency unlocking...................... 213
From the inside (central unlocking
button) .............................................. 59 V
Variable Speedtronic .........................111
Vehicle Emergency unlocking .............213, 214
Individual settings. ..........................101
Leaving parked up. .........................213
Towing. ........................................... 238
Transporting ................................... 238
Vehicle battery................................... 232
Vehicle dimensions .................... 242, 249
Vehicle electronics ............................243
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) ................................................... 244
Vehicle identification plates............. 244
Vehicle tool kit................................... 175
Vehicle weights.................................. 249
Video DVD Operating (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 99 W
Warning and indicator lamp ABS (yellow).................................... 201
LIM (cruise control)......................... 108
LIM (variable Speedtronic). .............111
Warning and indicator lamps
ESP ®
......................................... 52, 201
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............199
Warning tone...................................... 205
Warning triangle................................. 174
Washer fluid Display message ............................. 198 Index
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Protection of the environment
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have maintenance work carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style R
do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 2
/ 3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Introduction
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Indicator and warning lamps
Function Page
:
Main-beam indicator lamp 76
;
Reserve fuel warning lamp 204
=
Coolant warning lamp 202
?
Turn signal indicator lamp 76
A
ESP
®
warning lamp 201
B
Brake system warning lamp 202
C
Seat belt warning lamp 203
D
ABS warning lamp
201 Function Page
E
Engine diagnostics warning
lamp
203
F
SRS warning lamp 202
G
Diesel engine: preglow indi-
cator lamp
83
H
Turn signal indicator lamp 76
I
Dipped-beam indicator
lamp
75Instrument cluster
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Indicator and warning lamps
Function Page
:
Main-beam indicator lamp 76
;
Turn signal indicator lamp 76
=
ESP
®
warning lamp 201
?
Turn signal indicator lamp 76
A
Diesel engine: preglow indi-
cator lamp
83
B
SRS warning lamp 202
C
ABS warning lamp
201 Function Page
D
Seat belt warning lamp 203
E
Dipped-beam indicator
lamp
75
F
Coolant warning lamp 202
G
Brake system warning lamp 202
H
Engine diagnostics warning
lamp
203
I
Reserve fuel warning lamp 204Instrument cluster
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Centre consoleFunctionPage
:Hazard warning lamps76
;ATA indicator lamp*54
=4
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF warning lamp
43
?ESP ®52
AOperates COMAND APS*
or the audio system*
BAdjusts the seat heating*65
COff-road drive program*107
DDSR (Downhill Speed Reg-
ulation)*
105
FunctionPage
EParktronic*113
FAshtray*138
Cigarette lighter*138
12 V socket139
GSelector lever85
HCup holder
IStowage compartment/
telephone compartment
130
JCOMAND/Audio control-
ler*
KProgram selector button87
30Centre console
At a glance
* optional
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have belt tensioners which have been trig-
gered replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Comply with safety regulations when dispos-
ing of belt tensioners. Any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre can provide details of these
regulations.
Airbags Airbag deployment slows down and restricts
the movement of the vehicle occupant.
If the airbags are deployed, you will hear a
bang and a small amount of powder may also
be released. Only in rare cases will the bang
affect your hearing. The powder that escapes
does not generally constitute a health hazard.
The 6 warning lamp lights up.
The AIRBAG identification indicates the loca-
tion of the airbags. G
Risk of injury
Airbags provide additional protection; they
are not, however, a substitute for seat belts.
Observe the following notes to reduce the risk
of serious or even fatal injury if an airbag is
deployed:
R all vehicle occupants ― in particular preg-
nant women ― must wear their seat belt
correctly at all times and lean back against
the backrest, which should be positioned
as close to the vertical as possible. The
head restraint must support the back of the
head at about eye level.
R always secure children less than 1.50 m tall
or under 12 years of age in suitable child
restraint systems.
R all vehicle occupants must select a seat
position that is as far away from the airbag
as possible. The driver's seat position must
allow the vehicle to be driven safely. The
driver's chest should be as far away from
the middle of the driver's front airbag cover
as possible. R
move the front-passenger's seat as far
back as possible, especially if a child is
secured in a child restraint system on the
seat.
R vehicle occupants – in particular, children
– must not lean their head into the area of
the window in which the sidebag/window-
bag is deployed.
R rearward-facing child restraint systems
must not be fitted to the front-passenger's
seat unless the front-passenger front air-
bag has been disabled. The front-passenger
front airbag of a vehicle fitted with auto-
matic child seat recognition* is only disa-
bled when a child restraint system with
automatic child seat recognition is fitted to
the front-passenger's seat. The
4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp must be continuously lit.
If the front-passenger's seat of your vehicle
does not have automatic child seat recog-
nition*, or your rearward-facing child
restraint system does not have automatic
child seat recognition, children must be
secured in a child restraint system on a
suitable seat in the rear. If you secure a
forward-facing child restraint system to the
front-passenger's seat, you must move the
front-passenger's seat as far back as pos-
sible.
R make sure there are no heavy or sharp-
edged objects in pockets of clothing.
R do not lean forwards, e.g. over the cover of
the driver's/front-passenger front airbag,
particularly when the vehicle is in motion.
R do not put your feet on the dashboard.
R only hold the steering wheel by the rim. This
allows the airbag to inflate fully. You could
be injured if the airbag is deployed and you
are holding the inside of the steering wheel.
R do not lean on the doors from inside the
vehicle. Occupant safety
37Safety
* optional
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