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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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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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
At a glance
* optional
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Instrument cluster
Vehicles with a multi-function steering wheel (4 buttons)i
Please refer to the overview of the indicator and warning lamps ( Ypage 25).
FunctionPage
:Fuel gauge
;Coolant temperature gauge90
=Speedometer
?Rev counter90
AStatus indicator for auto-
matic transmission
85
BMulti-function display91
COutside temperature dis-
play 1
90
Vehicles with Speed-
tronic*: stored limit speed
110
Clock93
DBrightness control
1
Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the speed in km/h is shown instead of the outside temperature.
24Instrument cluster
At a glance
* optional
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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
* optional
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Opening and closing...........................58
Tailgate ................................................ 59
Key positions ....................................... 61
Seats .................................................... 62
Steering wheel .................................... 66
Mirrors ................................................. 67
Memory functions* .............................69
Seat belts ............................................. 70
Lights ................................................... 74
Windscreen wipers .............................79
Side windows ...................................... 80
Driving and parking ............................83
Transmission ....................................... 85
Instrument cluster ..............................90
On-board computer (4-button
multi-function steering wheel) ..........91
On-board computer (12-button
multi-function steering wheel*) ........93
Off-road driving ................................. 105
Driving systems ................................ 108
Air conditioning ................................. 117
Sliding sunroof .................................. 127
Loading and stowing ........................129
Features ............................................. 137
57
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