automatic transmission MERCEDES-BENZ GLK SUV 2008 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive)................................................... 105A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .........183, 185
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel). .............................. 178
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).......... 51
Warning lamp.................................. 201
Acceleration ........................................ 249
Accident Notes. ............................................. 205
Acoustic warning signal
see Warning tone
Active Service System PLUS
see Service interval display
Adaptive brake lamps ..........................52
Airbags Activation.......................................... 35
Control unit....................................... 35
Driver's ............................................. 38
Driver's knee airbag. .........................39
Front. ................................................ 38
Front passenger ................................ 38
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp .............................................. 200
Sidebag............................................. 39
System.............................................. 37
Windowba g....................................... 39
Air conditioning
2-zone Thermatic ............................ 118
3-zone Thermotronic....................... 120
Activating/deactivating ..................121
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode. ................................ 125
Controlling automatically. ...............122
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode). .................126
Cooling with air dehumidification ...121
Demisting the windscreen ..............124
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............199
Misted-up windows. ........................125
Rear window heating ......................125Setting the air distribution.
.............124
Setting the airflow .......................... 124
Setting the air vents .......................122
Setting the temperature .................122
Switching the residual heat func-
tion on/off ...................................... 126
Air-conditioning system
see Air conditioning
Air filter
Display message ............................. 195
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Antifreeze concentration................... 248
Anti-lock braking system see ABS
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft systems................................ 54
Ashtray ................................................ 138
ASSYST PLUS see Service interval display
ASSYST PLUS service indicator ........167
Calling up the date (on-board
computer). ...................................... 167
ATA (anti-theft alarm system) .............54
Switching off the alarm. ....................55
Audio
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ...................98
Audio DVD
Operating (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 99
AUTO lights
Display message ............................. 189
Automatic car wash ...........................168
Automatic transmission Changing gear yoursel f..................... 86
Driving tips ....................................... 87
Emergency running mode ...............209
Indicator in the multi-function dis-
play .................................................. 85
Malfunction..................................... 209
One-touch gearshifting. ....................86
Program selector button ...................87
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually. ............................................... 2154 Index
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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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Parking lamps
Display message ............................. 194
Parking lock
Releasing manually (automatic
transmission) .................................. 215
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side.................................. 69
Parktronic ........................................... 113
Activating/deactivating ..................115
Malfunction..................................... 209
Range of the sensors. .....................113
Trailer towing. ................................. 115
Warning displa y.............................. 114
PARKTRONIC
Cleaning the sensors. .....................171
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp.............................................. 43, 200
Performance....................................... 249
Permanent display On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................101
Permanent four-wheel drive
see 4MATIC
Permanent Speedtronic .....................112
Petrol Minimum grade .............................. 145
see Fuel
Plastic trim
Cleaning. ........................................ 170
Power supply (trailer)........................ 166
Power window switch see Side windows
Pre-emptive occupant safety system
see PRE-SAFE ®
PRE-SAFE ®
system............................... 40
Display message ............................. 181
Program selector button
Automatic transmission ....................87
Pulling away......................................... .83 R
Radio Selecting a station (on-board
computer, luxury multi-function
steering wheel). ................................ 98
see separate operating instructions
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f............... 128
Range
Calling up (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 96
Calling up (on-board computer,
multi-function steering wheel) ..........93
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ......................................... 72
Rear foglamp Display message ............................. 193
Rear seat backrest
Folding forwards/back. ..................132
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting .......................................... 67
Anti-dazzle (manual). ........................67
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic). ..........68
Rear window
Cleaning. ........................................ 169
Rear window heating......................... 125
Rear window wiper.............................. 80
Replacing the wiper blade.............. .221
Refuelling............................................ 144
Replacing the wiper blades............... 220
Reserve Warning lamp.................................. 204
Reserve fuel........................................ 245
Display message ............................. 198
Fuel tank......................................... 245
Warning lamp.................................. 204
Restraint system
see SRS
Restraint systems
For children. ..................................... 41
Rev counter........................................... 90
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) ...86
Reversing camera.............................. 115
Cleaning. ........................................ 17212 Index
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Reversing lamps
Display messag e............................. 194
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroo f............... 128
Roof load (maximum) ......................... 249
Roof rack............................................. 137
Route see Route guidance
Route guidance
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ...................97 S
Safety net............................................ 134
Seat Adjusting .................................... 62, 63
Correct driver's seat position. ..........73
Storing settings ................................ 69
Seat belt
Adjusting the height.......................... 72
Centre rear-compartment sea t......... 72
Display message .......................72, 183
Fastening. ......................................... 70
Warning lamp. .......................... 72, 203
Seat covers
Cleaning. ........................................ 170
Seat heating......................................... .65
Seat ventilation Malfunction indicator lamp. ............199
Securing a load................................... 133
Selector lever Positions. .......................................... 86
Service
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................101
Service indicator................................ 167
Service products................................ 245
Brake fluid. ..................................... 248
Coolant. .......................................... 247
Engine oil ........................................ 246
Fuel................................................. 245
Windscreen washer fluid. ................249Settings
Calling up a stored setting. ...............69
Factory (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). ............................................ 104
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................101
Shift ranges
Automatic transmission ....................86
Indicator in the multi-function dis-
play .................................................. 85
Sidebag................................................. 39
Side window Fault. .............................................. 211
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 169
Opening/closing. .............................. 80
Ski rack............................................... 137
Sliding sunroof see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains....................................... 155
Socket Cockpit. .......................................... 139
Luggage compartment. ...................140
Rear compartment. .........................139
Spare wheel
Technical data. ............................... 253
Speed limiter
Speedtronic. ................................... 110
Speedometer
Additional (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 96
Segments.......................................... 90
Selecting display units (on-board
computer, luxury multi-function
steering wheel). .............................. 101
Speedtronic........................................ 110
Display message ............................. 182
Permanent. ..................................... 112
Variabl e.......................................... 111
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)....................................................... 35
Display message ............................. 196
Warning lamp. .......................... 35, 202 Index
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CockpitFunctionPage
:Automatic transmission*:
steering-wheel gearshift
paddles*
88
;Cruise control lever108
=Instrument cluster24
?Parktronic* warning dis-
play
114
AOverhead control panel31
BOperates Thermatic/
Thermotronic*
117
CIgnition lock61
FunctionPage
DAdjusts the steering wheel
manually
66
EAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically*
66
FCombination switch76
GParking brake84
HReleases the parking brake84
ILight switch74
JAdjusts the headlamp
range
77
Cockpit
23
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effect achieved in the process reduces the
stopping distance on off-road terrain. This
limits steering capability. BAS (Brake Assist)
BAS operates in emergency braking situa-
tions. If you depress the brake pedal quickly,
BAS automatically boosts the braking force,
thus shortening the stopping distance.
X Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. G
Risk of accident
If BAS has malfunctioned, the braking system
remains available with full brake boosting
effect. However, braking force is not auto-
matically increased in emergency braking sit-
uations and the stopping distance may
increase. Adaptive brake lamps
i Adaptive brake lamps are only available in
certain countries.
If you brake sharply from a speed of more
than 50 km/h or if braking is assisted by BAS,
the brake lamps flash rapidly. In this way,
traffic travelling behind you is warned in an
even more noticeable manner.
If you brake sharply from a speed of more
than 70 km/ht o a standstill, the hazard warn-
ing lamps are activated automatically. If the
brakes are applied again, the brake lamps
light up continuously. The hazard warning
lamps switch off automatically if you travel
faster than 10 km/h. You can also switch off
the hazard warning lamps using the hazard
warning switch button (Y page 76). ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
ESP ®
monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between tyres and
the road surface.
If ESP ®
detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilise the
vehicle. If necessary, the engine output is also
modified to keep the vehicle on the desired
course within physical limits. ESP ®
assists
the driver when pulling away on wet or slip-
pery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilise the vehi-
cle during braking.
When ESP ®
intervenes, the dwarning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster. G
Risk of accident
If the d warning lamp in the instrument
cluster flashes, proceed as follows:
R do not deactivate ESP ®
under any circum-
stances.
R only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
R adapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
Otherwise, the vehicle could go into a skid.
ESP ®
cannot reduce the risk of an accident if
you drive too fast. ESP ®
cannot override the
laws of physics.
! If:
R the vehicle is being towed with the front
or rear axle raised,
R the parking brake is being tested using a
dynamometer,
the ignition must be switched off (key in
position 0or 1in the ignition lock). Other-
wise, application of the brakes by ESP ®
could destroy the brake system on the front
or rear axle.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC* may not be towed
with the front or rear axle raised. 52 Driving safety systemsSafety
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rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage
reverse gear.
Setting and storing the parking position X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the key is in position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press button ;for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use adjustment button =to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position which allows
you to see the rear wheel and the kerb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the automatic transmission
into another gear, the exterior mirror on the
front-passenger side returns to the driving
position.
i You can also store the parking position
using the memory button M?:
X With the key in position 2in the igni-
tion lock and with the exterior mirror
on the front-passenger side activated,
use adjustment button =to set the
exterior mirror such that the rear
wheel and kerb are visible.
X Press memory button M? and one of
the arrows on adjustment button =
within three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the
exterior mirror does not move. If the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps.
Calling up the parking position X
When the key is in position 2in the ignition
lock and the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side is activated, engage
reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves back to its original position:
R as soon as you exceed a speed of
10 km/h
R about ten seconds after you have disen-
gaged reverse gear
R if you press button :for the exterior mir-
ror on the driver's side Seat belts
Wearing seat belts
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restraining the movement of vehicle occu-
pants in the event of an accident. This
reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle interior. G
Risk of injury
A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or
which has not been engaged in the seat belt
buckle correctly, cannot perform its intended
protective function. Under certain circum-
stances, this could result in severe or even
fatal injuries.
Make sure that all occupants – in particular,
pregnant women – wear their seat belt cor-
rectly at all times.
R The seat belt must pass closely over your
body and must not be twisted. Therefore,
you should avoid wearing bulky clothing
(e.g. a winter coat). The shoulder belt sec-
tion must be routed across the middle of
your shoulder – on no account across your 70 Seat beltsControls
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X
Press and hold the &button until the
side windows and the panorama sliding
sunroof* are fully closed.
X Make sure that all the side windows and the
panorama sliding sunroof* are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama sliding sun-
roof*:
X Press and hold the &button again until
the roller sunblinds* of the panorama slid-
ing sunroof* close. Driving and parking
Starting the engine
G
Risk of accident
Do not put any objects in the driver's footwell.
If you use a floormat or carpet in the driver's
footwell, make sure that they are correctly
secured and that there is sufficient clearance
for the pedals.
Do not place several floormats on top of one
another.
Otherwise, the objects or floormats could get
between the pedals in the event of sudden
braking or acceleration. You may then no lon-
ger be able to brake, change gear or acceler-
ate as intended. This may result in an accident
and injury. G
Risk of poisoning
Never leave the engine running in enclosed
spaces. The exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide. Inhaling exhaust fumes consti-
tutes a health hazard and could lead to loss
of consciousness or even death.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine. Automatic transmission X
Before starting, make sure Pis selected.
i The engine can also be started when the
selector lever is in position N.
Starting the engine X
To start a petrol engine: turn the key to
position 3in the ignition lock (Y page 61)
and release it as soon as the engine is run-
ning.
X To start a diesel engine: turn the key to
position 2in the ignition lock (Y page 61).
The % preglow indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X When the %preglow indicator lamp
goes out, turn the key to position 3and
release it as soon as the engine is running.
i You can start the engine without preglow
if the engine is warm. Pulling away
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift into reverse gear when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. Otherwise, you could damage the
drive train. Driving and parking
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X
To release: depress the brake pedal and
keep it depressed.
X Pull release handle :.
The J warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. Switching off the engine
G
Risk of accident
If the engine is not running, there is no power
assistance for the steering and brakes. Steer-
ing and braking will then require significantly
greater effort.
As a result, you might lose control of the vehi-
cle, cause an accident and injure yourself and
others.
Do not switch off the engine while driving.
X Move the selector lever to P.
X Turn the key to position 0(Y page 61) in
the ignition lock and remove it.
The immobiliser is activated.
i The key can only be removed when the
selector lever is in position P.Transmission
Notes on the transmission
G
Risk of accident
The movement of the pedals must not be
impaired in any way. Do not keep any objects
in the driver's footwell. Make sure that floor-
mats or carpets are correctly secured and
that there is sufficient clearance for the ped-
als.
Do not place several floormats on top of one
another. G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid. This could cause you
to lose control of your vehicle and cause an
accident.
Automatic transmission
Selector lever
:
Selector lever position/shift range
; Drive program (C/S)or(C/S/M)*
The current shift range and drive program
(C/S) or(C/S/M)* appear in the multi-func-
tion display. Transmission
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Selector lever positions
B
Park position
Prevents the vehicle from rolling
away when stopped. Only move the
selector lever to
Pwhen the vehicle
is stationary.
i The key can only be removed
when the selector lever is in posi-
tion P. If the key is removed from
the ignition lock, the selector
lever is locked in position P.C
Reverse gear
Only move the selector lever to
R
when the vehicle is stationary. A
Neutral
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
Do not move the selector lever to
N while you are driving. Otherwise,
the automatic transmission could
be damaged.
If ESP ®
is deactivated or faulty:
only move the selector lever to Nif
the vehicle is in danger of skidding,
e.g. on icy roads. 7
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Touchshift in vehicles with a selector
lever When the selector lever is in position
D, you
can influence the gearshifts made by the
automatic transmission by:
R changing gear yourself using the selector
lever or the steering wheel gearshift pad-
dles*
R restricting/derestricting the shift range X
To shift up/down: briefly push the selec-
tor lever to the right towards D+or to the
left towards D–(Ypage 85).
The automatic transmission shifts to the
next gear up/down depending on the gear
currently selected. This also restricts/
derestricts the shift range.
i To prevent the engine from overrevving,
the automatic transmission does not shift
down if you push the selector lever towards
D– while driving at too high a speed.
X To derestrict the shift range: press and
hold the selector lever towards D+until D
is shown once more in the multi-function
display.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
X To select the most effective shift
range: press and hold the selector lever to
the left towards D–.
The automatic transmission will shift to a
range which allows ideal acceleration and
deceleration. To do this, the automatic
transmission will shift down one or more
gears.
Shift ranges When the selector lever is in position
D, it is
possible to restrict or derestrict the shift
range for the automatic transmission.
X Briefly push the selector lever to the left/
right towards D+/D–.
The shift range selected is shown in the
multi-function display. The automatic
transmission shifts only as far as the selec-
ted gear.
i If the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to accel-
erate, the automatic transmission shifts up
in order to prevent the engine from over-
revving, even if the shift range is restricted. 86 TransmissionControls
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