Parking; Parking Brake - Mercedes-Benz 2015 GLK Operator's Manual

Vehicles with automatic transmission
Apply the parking brake firmly.
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Shift the transmission to position P.
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Using the SmartKey
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni-
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tion lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
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The SmartKey can only be removed if the
transmission is in position P.
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 SmartKey position 1. When the
driver's door is open, this corresponds to
SmartKey position 0: "SmartKey removed".
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In the event of an emergency, the engine
can be turned off while the vehicle is in
motion by pressing and holding the Start/
Stop button for three seconds.

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. There is an
increased danger of skidding and accidents.
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:
release the parking brake.
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shift the automatic transmission out of the
R
parking position P.
start the engine.
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In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
If you brake the vehicle with the parking
brake, the brake lamps will not light up.
page 149).
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To apply: depress parking brake ; firmly.
X
When the engine is running, the $ (USA
only) or J (Canada only) indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.
To release: depress the brake pedal and
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keep it depressed.
Pull release handle :.
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When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the $ (USA only) or
J (Canada only) indicator lamp goes out
in the instrument cluster.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
Connect a trickle charger.
X
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You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use.

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