Driving Tips - Mercedes-Benz GLK 300 4MATIC 2012 Owner's Manual

Using KEYLESS-GO
Press the Start/Stop button (
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The engine stops and all the indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
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When the driver's door is closed, this cor-
responds to key position 1. When the driv-
er's door is open, this corresponds to key
position 0, i.e. key removed.
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The engine can be switched off while the
vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding
the Start/Stop button for approximately
3 seconds. This function operates inde-
pendently of the ECO start/stop automatic
engine switch-off function.
Parking brake
G WARNING
If you must brake the vehicle with the parking
brake, the braking distance is considerably
longer and the wheels could lock. This increa-
ses the risk of skidding and an accident.
Only use the parking brake to brake the vehi-
cle when the service brake is faulty. Do not
apply the parking brake too firmly. If the
wheels lock, release the parking brake until
the wheels begin turning again.
G WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
releasing the parking brake
R
shifting the automatic transmission out of
R
the parking position P
starting the engine.
R
They could also operate the vehicle's equip-
ment. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unsupervised in the vehicle.
page 147).
Y
To apply: depress parking brake ; firmly.
X
The J indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up if the engine is running.
To release: depress the brake pedal and
X
keep it depressed.
Pull release handle :.
X
The J indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Parking up the vehicle
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer
than four weeks, the battery may be damaged
by exhaustive discharging.
Disconnect the battery or connect it to a
X
trickle charger.
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You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer
than six weeks, the vehicle may suffer dam-
age as a result of lack of use.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
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seek advice.

Driving tips

General driving tips
Important safety notes
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If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
WARNING
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