Changing Gear; Driving Tips; Kickdown; Program Selector Button - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Operator's Manual

A
Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to N
while driving. The transmission
could otherwise be damaged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
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If ESP is deactivated or faulty:
only shift the transmission to
position N if the vehicle is in danger
of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
! Rolling in neutral N can damage
the drive train.
7
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.

Changing gear

The automatic transmission shifts to the
individual gears automatically when it is in
transmission position D. This automatic
gearshifting behavior is determined by:
a shift range restriction, if selected
R
the selected drive program:
R
E/S( page 151)
Y
the position of the accelerator pedal
R
the road speed
R
Automatic transmission

Driving tips

Kickdown

Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
X
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on the engine speed.
Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
X
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Towing a trailer
When traveling downhill, switch to a lower
X
gear if the automatic transmission
constantly switches between two gears.
Engaging a lower gear and reducing the
X
speed reduces the risk of the engine
overheating.

Program selector button

General notes
The program selector button allows you to
choose between different driving
characteristics.
Program selector button
E Economy Comfortable, economical
driving
S Sport Sporty driving style
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