emergency towing MERCEDES-BENZ GLK SUV 2008 Owners Manual

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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Standard display
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel). ..................95
On-board computer (multi-func-
tion steering wheel). .........................92
Station
see Radio
Steering wheel
Adjusting .......................................... 66
Buttons (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 93
Buttons (on-board computer,
multi-function steering wheel) ..........91
Storing settings ................................ 69
Steering wheel boss
Cleaning. ........................................ 170
Steering wheel gearshift paddles....... 88
Stowage compartment ......................129
Armrest (under) .............................. 130
Glove compartment. .......................130
Rear seat armrest. ..........................131
Stowage compartments
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat. .............................. 130
Submenu (luxury multi-function
steering wheel)
Convenience ................................... 104
Factory settings .............................. 104
Instrument cluster .......................... 101
Lights ............................................ .102
Standard display. .............................. 95
Time/date. ..................................... 102
Vehicle............................................ 104
Summer opening
see Convenience opening
Sun visor............................................. 137
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround lighting
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................103
Switching off the alarm
ATA. .................................................. 55 T
Tailgate Display message ............................. 183
Emergency unlocking...................... 214
Limiting the opening angle................ 61
Tail lamp
Display message ............................. 191
Tail lamps
changing. ........................................ 220
Display message ............................. 191
Tail pipes
Cleaning. ........................................ 171
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank capacity ..................................... 245
Technical data GLK 280 4MATIC ............................ 249
GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC .....................250
GLK 350 4MATIC ............................ 249
Trailer loads .................................... 254
Tyres. .............................................. 252
Wheels. ........................................... 252
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Telephone compartment ...................130
Temperature Coolant. ............................................ 90
Outside temperature......................... 90
Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............199
Thermotronic
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............199
Tightening torque............................... 231
Time Setting (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). ............................................ 102
Setting (on-board computer,
multi-function steering wheel)
......................................................... 93
TIREFIT kit
Using. ............................................. 222
TopTether .............................................. 49
Total distance recorder................. 92, 95
Tow-away protection........................... 55
Towing................................................. 23814 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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are not designed to secure heavy items of
luggage.
You or other vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Sharp-edged and fragile objects must not be
placed in the luggage net.
Do not place hard objects in the map pockets.
Objects must not protrude from the map
pockets.
Glove compartment X
To open: pull handle :and open glove
compartment lid ;.
X To close: fold glove compartment
cover ;up until it engages. X
To lock: insert the emergency key element
(Y page 213) into the lock and turn it 90°
clockwise to position 2.
X To unlock: insert the emergency key ele-
ment (Y page 213) into the lock and turn
it 90° anti-clockwise to position 1.
i Vehicles with audio equipment *or
COMAND APS*: the AUX jack is in the glove
compartment.
Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest X
To open: press left-hand button ;or right-
hand button :.
The stowage compartment opens.
i A small and a large stowage compartment
are located under the armrest. The small
stowage compartment can be removed for
emptying. The telephone bracket* is loca-
ted in the large stowage compartment.
Stowage compartment under the driv-
er's and front-passenger seat (only
vehicles with electric seats*) G
Risk of injury
Only load the stowage compartment with the
maximum permissible load of 1.5 kg. Other-
wise, the transported load could, for example,
be thrown out of the stowage compartment if
you change direction suddenly or brake
sharply and could injure you or others. 130 Loading and stowingControls
* optional
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The fire extinguisher is located underneath
the front of the driver's seat.
X
Pull tab :upwards.
X Remove fire extinguisher ;.
Vehicle tool kit, jack, TIREFIT kit and
collapsible spare wheel* The vehicle tool kit, TIREFIT kit and jack can
be found on the left-hand side (when viewed
in the direction of travel) of the stowage well
under the luggage compartment floor.
X
Open the stowage well under the luggage
compartment floor (Y page 136). G
Risk of injury
The jack is designed only to raise and hold the
vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being
changed.
You must use axle stands if you are carrying
out work on the vehicle.
Make sure that the jack is placed on a firm,
non-slip, level surface. Do not use wooden
blocks or similar objects as a jack underlay.
Otherwise, the jack will not be able to achieve
its load-bearing capacity due to the restricted
height.
Do not start the engine at any time while a
wheel is being changed.
Do not lie under the vehicle when it is being
supported by the jack. If you do not raise the
vehicle as described, it could slip off the jack
(e.g. if the engine is started or if a door or the tailgate is opened or closed) and you could be
seriously injured.
i When using the jack, you should also
observe the safety notes in the "Flat tyre"
section (Y page 222).
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit :
Wheel wrench
; Towing eye
= Jack
? Folding wheel chock
A Electric air pump
B TIREFIT kit (behind the left-hand side pan-
elling)
Vehicles with collapsible emergency
spare wheel* Example
X
Remove stowage well :. Where will I find...?
175Practical advice
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