Vehicle Equipment; Notes On Breaking-In A New Vehicle; Driving - Mercedes-Benz 2011 GLK-Class Operator's Manual

Driving

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Vehicle equipment

i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.

Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle

The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more you look after the engine when it is
new, the happier you will be with its
performance in the future.
Drive at varying vehicle speeds and engine
R
speeds for the first 1000 miles (1500 km)
for this reason.
Avoid overstraining the vehicle during this
R
period, e.g. driving at full throttle.
Change gear in good time, at the latest
R
when the tachometer needle is
way to the red area in the tachometer
display.
Do not manually shift to a lower gear to
R
brake the vehicle.
If possible, do not depress the accelerator
R
pedal past the point of resistance
(kickdown).
Only select shift ranges 3, 2 or 1 when
R
driving slowly, e.g. in mountainous terrain.
Ideally, drive program E should be selected
R
for driving the first 1000 miles (1500 km).
After 1000 miles (1500 km) you may
gradually bring the vehicle up to full road and
engine speeds.
i Also observe these breaking-in notes
when the vehicle's engine, front-axle
transmission or differential have been
replaced.
i Always observe the respective limit
speeds.
Driving
Important safety notes
G
Warning
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals' range of movement.
Keep the driver's footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals
still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers
the objects could get caught between the
pedals. You could then no longer brake or
accelerate. This could lead to accidents and
injury.
G
Warning
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent
this type of loss of control.
G
Warning
2
/ of the
It is dangerous to shift AUTOTRONIC out of
3
parking position P or neutral position N if the
engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your
foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in
reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle
and hit someone or something. Only shift into
gear when the engine is idling normally and
when your right foot is firmly on the brake
pedal.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.