2008 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK SUV weight

Towing eye
Fitting ............................................. 237
Removing....................................... .238
Trailer
7-pin connector .............................. 166
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................188
Display messages (multi-function
steering wheel). .............................. 188
Power supply. ................................. 166
Trailer coupling
see Trailer tow hitch
Trailer loads
Technical data. ............................... 254
Trailer tow hitch
Cleaning. ........................................ 172
Trailer towing
Driving tips ..................................... 164
ESP ®
................................................. 53
Mounting dimensions. ....................253
Parktronic. ...................................... 115
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio ...............243
Transport (vehicle)............................. 238
Travelling uphill.................................. 159
Trim strips Cleaning. ........................................ 171
Trip computer
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ...................95
On-board computer (multi-func-
tion steering wheel). .........................92
Trip meter ....................................... 92, 95
Resetting (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 96
Resetting (on-board computer,
multi-function steering wheel) ..........92
Turn signal
Display message..................... 188, 190
Two-way radio
Installation. ..................................... 243
Tyre grip .............................................. 157
Tyre pressure ..................................... 152
Display message ............................. 181
Tyre pressure loss warning system
............................................................. 153Tyres
Direction of rotatio n....................... 152
General notes. ................................ 150
Technical data. ............................... 252
Tyre tread ............................................ 152 U
Unladen weight.................................. 249
Unlocking Emergency unlocking...................... 213
From the inside (central unlocking
button) .............................................. 59 V
Variable Speedtronic .........................111
Vehicle Emergency unlocking .............213, 214
Individual settings. ..........................101
Leaving parked up. .........................213
Towing. ........................................... 238
Transporting ................................... 238
Vehicle battery................................... 232
Vehicle dimensions .................... 242, 249
Vehicle electronics ............................243
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) ................................................... 244
Vehicle identification plates............. 244
Vehicle tool kit................................... 175
Vehicle weights.................................. 249
Video DVD Operating (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 99 W
Warning and indicator lamp ABS (yellow).................................... 201
LIM (cruise control)......................... 108
LIM (variable Speedtronic). .............111
Warning and indicator lamps
ESP ®
......................................... 52, 201
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............199
Warning tone...................................... 205
Warning triangle................................. 174
Washer fluid Display message ............................. 198 Index
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Protection of the environment
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have maintenance work carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style R
do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 2
/ 3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Introduction
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possible that the
4PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF warning lamp will not light up briefly if you
turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2.
Suitable positioning of the child restraint system Weight categories
Seat positions ↓ Group 0: up to
10 kg; Group 0+: up to
13 kg; Group I: 9 to 18 kg;
Front-passenger
seat (front-
passenger airbag is
not disabled)
X
3 X
3 UF
4, 5, 6 Front-passenger
seat (front-
passenger airbag is
disabled*
7
) U
5, 6, 8 U
5, 6, 8 U
5, 6, 8 Rear bench seat,
left and right
U
6, 8 U
6, 8 U
6, 8 Rear centre seat,
vehicles with and
without through-
loading facility*
IL
9 IL
9 U
6, 8 3
X: seat unsuitable for children of this weight category.
4 UF: suitable for forward-facing child seat securing systems that belong to the Universal category and are
approved for use in this weight category.
5 Adjust the front-passenger seat to the rearmost position and adjust the belt outlet height to the lowest
position.
6 As recommended, see the following table "Recommended child restraint systems".
7 Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition* on the front-passenger seat: the child restraint system fitted
must belong to the category with automatic child seat recognition. The 4PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
warning lamp must be continuously lit.
8 U: suitable for forward-facing child seat securing systems that belong to the Universal category and are
approved for use in this weight category.
9 IL: as recommended, see the following table of "Recommended child seat securing systems". 44 Occupant safetySafety
* optional
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Weight categories
Seat positions ↓ Group II: 15 to 25 kg; Group III: 22 to 36 kg;
Front-passenger seat (front-
passenger airbag is not disa-
bled) UF
10, 11, 12 UF
10, 11, 12 Front-passenger seat (front-
passenger airbag is disa-
bled* 13
) U
11, 12, 14 U
11, 12, 14 Rear bench seat, left and
right U
12, 14 U
12, 14 Rear centre seat, vehicles
with and without through-
loading facility
U
12, 14 U
12, 14 "Universal" category child restraint systems
can be recognised by their orange approval
label. Example of an approval label on the child restraint
system
10 UF: suitable for forward-facing child seat securing systems that belong to the Universal category and are
approved for use in this weight category.
11 Adjust the front-passenger seat to the rearmost position and adjust the belt outlet height to the lowest
position.
12 As recommended, see the following table "Recommended child restraint systems".
13 Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition* on the front-passenger seat: the child restraint system fitted
must belong to the category with automatic child seat recognition. The 4PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
warning lamp must be continuously lit.
14 U: suitable for forward-facing child seat securing systems that belong to the Universal category and are
approved for use in this weight category. Occupant safety
45Safety
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Suitable seat positions for ISOFIX child restraint systems
Weight categories
Carrycot 0: up to
10 kg 0+: up to 13 kg
Size cate-
gory F G E E D C
Equipment ISO/L1 ISO/L2 ISO/R1 ISO/R1 ISO/R2 ISO/R3
Rear bench
seat, left and
right
X
15 X
15 IL
16 IL
16 IL
16 IL
16 Weight category
I: 9 to 18 kg
Size category D C B B1 A
Equipment ISO/R2 ISO/R3 ISO/F2 ISO/F2X ISO/F3
Rear bench
seat, left and
right
IL
17 IL
17 IUF
18 IUF
18 IUF
18 Recommended child restraint systems
Weight catego-
ries and ages Manufac-
turer Type Approval
number Daimler
order num-
ber Automatic
child seat
recognition
Group 0: up to
10 kg;
up to approxi-
mately 9 months Britax-
Römer BABY
SAFE
PLUS E1 03 301146 A 000 970 10
00 Yes
Group 0+: up to
13 kg;
up to approxi-
mately 18
months Britax-
Römer BABY
SAFE
PLUS E1 03 301146 A 000 970 10
00 Yes
15
X: this position is unsuitable.
16 IL: as recommended, see the following table of "Recommended ISOFIX child seat securing systems".
17 IL: as recommended, see the following table of "Recommended ISOFIX child seat securing systems".
18 IUF: suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child seat securing systems that belong to the Universal category and
are approved for use in this weight category. 46 Occupant safetySafety
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Weight catego-
ries and ages Manufac-
turer Type Approval
number Daimler
order num-
ber Automatic
child seat
recognition
Group I: 9 to
18 kg;
between
approximately 8
months and 4
years Britax-
Römer DUO
PLUS E1 03 301133 A 000 970 11
00 Yes
A 000 970 16
00
No
19 Group II/III: 15
to 36 kg;
between
approximately
3½ and 12 years Britax-
Römer KID E1 03 301148 A 000 970 12
00 Yes
A 000 970 17
00
No
19 Recommended ISOFIX child seat securing system
Weight categories
Group 0:
up to
10 kg; Group 0:
up to
10 kg; Group 0:
up to
10 kg; Group 0+:
up to
13 kg; Group 0+:
up to
13 kg; Group 0+:
up to
13 kg;
Size cate-
gory of
the child
restraint
systems
E F G C D E
Manufac-
turer
- - - - - Britax-
Römer
Type
- - - - - BABY SAFE
ISOFIX
PLUS
Type
approval
number
- - - - - E1 04
301146
Category
- - - - - Universal
19
For child restraint systems without automatic child seat recognition, move the front-passenger seat to the
rearmost position. Occupant safety
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Weight categories
Group 0:
up to
10 kg; Group 0:
up to
10 kg; Group 0:
up to
10 kg; Group 0+:
up to
13 kg; Group 0+:
up to
13 kg; Group 0+:
up to
13 kg;
Daimler
order
number
- - - - - B6 6 86
8224
Auto-
matic
child seat
recogni-
tion
- - - - - No
Weight categories
Group I: 9 to
18 kg; Group I: 9 to
18 kg; Group I: 9 to
18 kg; Group I: 9 to
18 kg; Group I: 9 to
18 kg;
Size cate-
gory of the
child
restraint
systems
A B B1 C D
Manufac-
turer
- - Britax-Römer - -
Type
- - DUO PLUS - -
Type
approval
number
- - E1 03
301133
E1 04
301133 - -
Category
- - Universal - -
Daimler
order num-
ber
- - A 000 970 11
00 - -
Automatic
child seat
recognition
- - Yes - -48 Occupant safetySafety
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ing process is started in the corresponding
direction. You can stop automatic opera-
tion by pressing again.
Resetting the panorama sliding sunroof
and the roller sunblinds Reset the panorama sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblinds if the panorama sliding sun-
roof or the roller sunblinds do not open
smoothly.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull the switch to the point of resistance in
the direction of arrow ;until the roller
sunblinds are fully closed.
X Keep the switch pulled for an additional
second.
X Press the switch to the point of resistance
in the direction of arrow :and hold it until
the roller sunblinds are fully open.
X Press the switch to the point of resistance
in the direction of arrow :and hold it until
the panorama sliding sunroof has opened
about 10 cm.
X Pull the switch repeatedly to the point of
resistance in the direction of arrow ;until
the panorama sliding sunroof is fully
closed.
X Keep the switch pulled for an additional
second.
X Check whether the panorama sliding sun-
roof can be opened fully again
(Y page 127).
X If this is not the case, consult a qualified
specialist workshop. Loading and stowing
Loading guidelines
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle depend on the distribution of the load
within the vehicle. You should therefore load
your vehicle as shown in the illustrations. Observe the following notes when transport-
ing a load:
R
when transporting a load, never exceed the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
R position heavy loads as far forwards and as
low down in the luggage compartment as
possible.
R the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the backrests.
R always place the load against the front or
rear seat backrests.
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant load restraints. Pad sharp
edges for protection. Stowage compartments
G
Risk of injury
The stowage compartments must be closed
when items are stored in them. Luggage nets Loading and stowing
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