Matic (Permanent Four-Wheel Drive) - Mercedes-Benz GLK Operator's Manual

Making adjustments in 5 mph (Canada:
10 km/h) increments
X
Briefly press the cruise control lever
beyond the pressure point, up : for a
higher speed or down ; for a lower speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
reduced.
Deactivating cruise control
There are several ways to deactivate cruise
control:
X
Briefly press the cruise control lever
forwards =.
or
X
Brake.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:
you depress the parking brake.
R
you are driving below 20 mph (30 km/h).
R
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ESP intervenes or you deactivate ESP
R
you shift the transmission to position N
R
while driving.
If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear
a warning tone. You will see the
Control Off
message in the multifunction
display for approximately five seconds.
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The last speed stored is cleared when you
switch off the engine.

4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)

4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are
permanently driven. Together with ESP
ETS, it improves the traction of your vehicle
whenever a drive wheel spins due to
insufficient grip.
G
If a drive wheel is spinning due to insufficient
traction:
While driving off, apply as little throttle as
R
possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelerator
R
pedal.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
R
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The 4MATIC cannot prevent accidents
resulting from excessive speed.
! Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the transfer case.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the ground
or be fully raised. Observe the instructions
for towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
®
.
contact with the ground.
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In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
Cruise you use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow
chains if necessary.
! When testing the parking brake, operate
the vehicle only briefly (for a maximum of
ten seconds) on a brake test dynamometer.
When doing this, turn the SmartKey to
position 0 or 1 in the ignition. Failure to do
this can cause damage to the drive train or
the brake system.
® ! Function or performance tests may only
and
be performed on a 2-axle dynamometer. If
you wish to operate the vehicle on such a
dynamometer, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
beforehand. You could otherwise damage
the drive train or the brake system.
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Driving systems
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