2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4matic Owners Manual

GLK Operator’s Manual

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Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and will provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time: R Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. R Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. R Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Daimler Company 2045841081 É2045841081FËÍ

Index ....................................................... 4 Introduction ......................................... 19 At a glance ........................................... 25 Safety and security ............................. 35 Controls in detail ................................. 65 Operation ........................................... 211 Practical hints ................................... 259 Technical data ................................... 327 Contents 3

1, 2, 3 ... 115V AC Socket ................................. 198 4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS 4MATIC see All-wheel drive (4MATIC) 911 Emergency calls ........................ 161 A ABS (Antilock Brake System) Indicator lamp ................................ 289 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 271, 272 Accessory weight .............................. 239 Accidents ........................................... 101 Air bags ........................................... 37 Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 201 Emergency calls (Telephone) ......... 161 NECK-PRO active front head restraints ........................................ 51 Active Bi-Xenon headlamps see Headlamps Additives Engine oil ....................................... 336 Gasoline ......................................... 337 Address change ................................... 21 Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) ................................................. 224 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 268 Air bags ................................................ 37 Emergency call upon deployment . . 201 Front, driver and passenger ............. 40 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (Canada only) ........................................ 45, 297 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp (USA only) ........ 42, 298 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 264 OCS (Occupant Classification System) ........................................... 42 Safety guidelines ............................. 39 Side impact ...................................... 40 Window curtain ................................ 41 Air conditioning refrigerant and lubricant ............................................. 336 Air distribution .................................. 181 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air pressure (tires) ............................ 239 Air pump (electric) ............................ 315 Air recirculation mode ...................... 183 Air volume .......................................... 182 Alarm system see Anti-theft systems All-wheel drive (4MATIC) .................. 171 Alternator Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 281 Alternator (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 338 Anti-theft systems ............................... 63 Anti-theft alarm system ................... 63 Immobilizer ...................................... 63 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest, front Storage compartments .................. 193 Armrest, rear Storage compartment .................... 193 Ashtrays ............................................. 196 Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 239 Audio menu ........................................ 115 Audio system ..................................... 125 Adjusting volume ........................... 133 Audio and telephone operation ...... 125 Audio AUX mode ............................ 154 Bluetooth ® settings ....................... 135 CD mode ........................................ 146 Components .................................. 126 MP3 mode ..................................... 146 Operating safety ............................ 126 Radio operation ............................. 136 Satellite radio ................................ 140 Switching on and off ...................... 132 System settings ............................. 135 Telephone ...................................... 155 Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 84 Automatic central locking .......... 70, 124 Automatic headlamp mode ................ 88 4 Index

Automatic interior lighting control .... 92 Automatic locking when driving ...... 124 Automatic shift program .................. 106 Automatic transmission ................... 103 Automatic shift program ................ 106 Gear range indicator ...................... 106 Gear ranges ................................... 106 Gear selector lever ........................ 103 Hill-start assist system .................. 171 Kickdown ....................................... 105 One-touch gearshifting .................. 107 Program mode indicator ................ 107 Program mode selector switch (automatic shift program) .............. 106 Shifting procedure ......................... 104 Towing a trailer .............................. 106 Transmission position indicator ..... 104 Transmission positions .................. 104 AUX socket ........................................ 154 Axle oils .............................................. 334 B BabySmart™ Air bag deactivation system ............. 45 Self-test ........................................... 46 Back button ....................................... 129 Backrest see Seats Backup lamps Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 283 Replacing bulbs ............................. 305 Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 239 BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 60 Batteries, SmartKey Checking condition .......................... 69 Replacing ....................................... 302 Battery, Vehicle ................................. 317 Charging ........................................ 319 Jump starting ................................. 319 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 281 Bead (tire) .......................................... 239 Beverage holders see Cup holders Bluetooth ® settings .......................... 135 Brake Assist System see BAS Brake fluid Checking level ............................... 217 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 273 Brake lamps Cleaning lenses ............................. 254 Replacing bulbs ............................. 305 Brake pads Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 270 Brakes ................................................ 244 Parking brake ................................ 102 Warning lamp ................................. 289 Break-in period .................................. 212 Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 22 California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for ............. 20 Calls (phone) .............................. 117, 155 Can holders see Cup holders Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .................................. 334 Cargo compartment Cargo net ....................................... 191 Cargo volume, expanding .............. 189 Cover blind .................................... 190 Fuse box ........................................ 326 Hooks ............................................ 189 Tie-down rings ............................... 188 Cargo compartment cover blind ...... 190 Cargo net ........................................... 191 Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 188 Carpets, cleaning .............................. 256 CD player ............................................ 146 Center console Lower part ....................................... 31 Upper part ....................................... 31 Central locking Automatic ................................ 70, 124 KEYLESS-GO .................................... 67 Index 5

Locking/unlocking from inside ........ 71 SmartKey ......................................... 66 Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 71 Certification label .............................. 328 Children in the vehicle Air bags ........................................... 37 BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system ............................................. 45 Child safety locks (rear doors) ......... 58 Child seat anchors – LATCH-type (ISOFIX) ........................................... 57 Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag off (Canada only) ......... 45 Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag off (USA only) .............. 42 Infant and child restraint systems .... 54 ISOFIX (Child seat anchors – LATCH-type) ..................................... 57 OCS (Occupant Classification System) ........................................... 42 Override switch ................................ 58 Safety notes ..................................... 53 Tether anchorage points .................. 56 Top tether ........................................ 56 Child safety see Children in the vehicle Child seat anchors – LATCH-type (ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle Chrome-plated exhaust tip, cleaning .............................................. 257 Cigarette lighter ................................ 197 Clear button ....................................... 130 Climate control system .................... 177 Air conditioning ............................. 179 Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 336 Air distribution ............................... 181 Air recirculation mode ................... 183 Air volume ..................................... 182 Automatic mode ............................ 179 Deactivating system ...................... 179 Front defroster .............................. 182 Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........ 182 Temperature .................................. 180 Clock ............................................ 29, 121 Coat hooks ......................................... 189 Cockpit ................................................. 27 Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 239 Collapsible tire (spare wheel) .......... 333 Collapsible wheel chock ................... 261 COMAND system see separate COMAND system operating instructions Combination gauge ............................. 28 Combination switch ............................ 90 Compass ............................................ 199 Control system .................................. 110 Multifunction display ..................... 112 Multifunction steering wheel ......... 110 Resetting to factory settings .......... 119 Control system menus ...................... 113 Audio ............................................. 115 Navi ............................................... 115 Service ........................................... 118 Settings ......................................... 119 Telephone ...................................... 117 Trip ................................................ 113 Control system submenus Convenience .................................. 124 Instrument cluster ......................... 120 Lighting .......................................... 122 Time/Date ..................................... 121 Vehicle ........................................... 123 Convenience submenu Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 124 Fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors ................................... 124 Coolant Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 338 Capacities ...................................... 334 Checking level ............................... 216 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 279 Temperature gauge ........................ 109 Warning lamp ................................. 295 Coolant temperature gauge ............... 28 Corner-illuminating lamps .................. 91 Replacing bulbs ............................. 304 Cruise control .................................... 168 Activating ....................................... 169 Canceling ....................................... 169 Changing the set speed ................. 170 Last stored speed .......................... 170 Lever .............................................. 169 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 267 6 Index

Resume function ............................ 170 Setting current speed .................... 169 Cup holders ........................................ 195 Curb weight ....................................... 239 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 22 Customer Relations Department ....... 22 D Dashboard see Instrument cluster Data recording ..................................... 23 Date, Setting ...................................... 121 Daytime running lamp mode .............. 88 Switching on or off ......................... 122 Deep water see Standing water Defogging (windshield) ..................... 182 Defroster Front (Climate control system) ...... 182 Rear window .................................. 184 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps ................................ 122 Interior lighting .............................. 123 Department of Transportation see DOT Difficulties While driving .................................. 101 With starting .................................... 99 Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 231 Displays Maintenance service indicator ....... 250 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 262 Multifunction display ..................... 112 Symbol messages .......................... 270 Text messages ............................... 264 Trip computer ................................ 113 Vehicle status message memory . . . 118 Vehicle system settings ................. 119 Door control panel .............................. 33 Door handles ........................................ 33 Doors Child safety locks ............................ 58 Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ... 67 Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 66 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 277 Opening from inside ......................... 70 Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 205 Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 204 Unlocking (Mechanical key) ........... 299 DOT (Department of Transportation) .................................. 239 Drinking and driving ......................... 243 Driving Abroad ........................................... 249 Hydroplaning ................................. 246 Instructions ............................. 98, 243 In winter ........................................ 243 Problems ....................................... 101 Safety systems ................................ 59 Systems ......................................... 168 Through standing water ................. 246 Driving and parking Safety notes ..................................... 98 Driving off .................................. 100, 245 Driving safety systems ....................... 59 BAS .................................................. 60 EBP .................................................. 60 ESP ® ................................................ 61 ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 62 Driving systems All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 171 Cruise control ................................ 168 Hill-start assist system .................. 171 Parktronic system .......................... 172 Rear view camera .......................... 174 Driving tips, automatic transmission ...................................... 105 E Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 83, 124 EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning) ...................................... 60 Electrical system Improper work on or modifications ................................... 22 Power outlets ................................. 197 Electrical system (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Electronic Stability Program see ESP ® Index 7

Electronic Traction System see ETS/4-ETS Emergency, in case of First aid kit ..................................... 260 Flat tire .......................................... 312 Hazard warning flasher .................... 90 Roadside Assistance ................ 20, 203 Towing the vehicle ......................... 321 Emergency calls Tele Aid .......................................... 201 Telephone ...................................... 161 Emergency operations Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 205 Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 204 Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emission control ............................... 249 Information label ............................ 329 System warranties ........................... 19 Engine Break-in recommendations ............ 212 Cleaning ......................................... 253 Compartment ................................ 214 Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 295 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 279 Number .......................................... 329 Starting ............................................ 98 Turning off ..................................... 102 Engine (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil Adding ........................................... 216 Additives ........................................ 336 Checking level ............................... 215 Consumption ................................. 215 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 282 Oil dipstick ..................................... 215 Recommended engine oils and oil filter ............................................... 335 ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program) .............................................. 61 ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 62 Messages in the multifunction display ........................... 271, 272, 274 Trailer stabilization ........................... 63 Warning lamp ................................. 293 ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) ................................................. 51 Safety guidelines ............................. 39 ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) ................................................ 62 Express operation Panorama roof ............................... 185 Power windows ................................ 95 Exterior lamp switch ........................... 87 Exterior rear view mirrors .................. 84 Fold-in function ................................ 86 Parking position ............................... 85 Power-folding ................................... 85 Switching fold-in function on or off .................................................. 124 Exterior view of vehicle ...................... 26 F Fastening the seat belts ..................... 49 First aid kit ......................................... 260 Flat tire ............................................... 312 Lowering the vehicle ...................... 317 Mounting the spare wheel ............. 312 Preparing the vehicle ..................... 312 Spare wheel ........................... 312, 333 Floormats ........................................... 209 Fluids Automatic transmission fluid ......... 334 Brake fluid ..................................... 334 Capacities ...................................... 334 Engine coolant ............................... 334 Engine oil ....................................... 334 Power steering fluid ....................... 334 Washer and headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 335 Fog lamps ............................................. 89 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 283, 285 Fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors ........................................ 86 Four-wheel drive see All-wheel drive (4MATIC) 8 Index

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