2008 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK SUV wiper blades

Selector lever positions.
...................85
Shift ranges. ..................................... 86
Trailer towing. ................................... 88
Axle load, permissible
Rear (trailer towing) ........................254 B
Bag hook............................................. 136
Ball coupling Fitting ............................................. 162
Removing....................................... .165
BAS (Brake Assist)............................... 52
Battery Changing (key).. .............................. 216
Charging. ........................................ 234
Checking (key). ............................... 216
Check lamp (key). ........................... 216
Disconnecting ................................. 233
Display message ............................. 184
Jump-starting. ................................. 234
Maintenance (vehicle)..................... 232
Reconnecting.................................. 234
Removing/fitting. ........................... 233
Vehicle battery. .............................. 232
Belt force limiters
Activation.......................................... 35
Belt height adjustment ........................72
Belt tensioners Activation.......................................... 35
Belt warning.......................................... 72
Bonnet
Bonnet catch .................................. 147
Display message ............................. 183
Opening/closing ............................ 146
Bonnet release lever
Release leve r.................................. 147
Boot
Automatic opening. ....................60, 61
Boot lid
Opening/closing. .............................. 59
Brake Assist
see BAS
Brake fluid .......................................... 248
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................185
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel). .............................. 180Brake lamps
Adaptive............................................ 52
Display message..................... 188, 191
Brakes
Parking brake................................... .84
Warning lamp..................................2 02
Brake system
Display message ............................. 185
Bulb
see Lamp
Bulbs
Brake lamp. .................................... 220
Display messages (multi-function
steering wheel). .............................. 194
Licence plate lamp.......................... 220
Overview. ........................................ 218
Rear foglamp. ................................. 220
Replacing. ....................................... 219
Reversing lamp. .............................. 220
Tail lamp ......................................... 220
Turn signal lamp. ....................219, 220 C
Care..................................................... 167
Automatic car wash. .......................168
Dashboard. ..................................... 170
Headlamps. .................................... 169
High-pressure cleaners. ..................168
Panorama sliding sunroo f............... 170
Parktronic. ...................................... 171
Plastic trim. .................................... 170
Rear window. .................................. 169
Reversing camera. ..........................172
Seat covers.................................... .170
Side windows ................................. 169
Steering wheel boss. ......................170
Tail pipes ........................................ 171
Trailer tow hitch. ............................. 172
Trim strips ...................................... 171
Windscreen. .................................... 169
Wiper blades.. ................................. 169
Wooden strips................................. 171
CD player/CD changer
Operating (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 99 Index
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Parking lamps
Display message ............................. 194
Parking lock
Releasing manually (automatic
transmission) .................................. 215
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side.................................. 69
Parktronic ........................................... 113
Activating/deactivating ..................115
Malfunction..................................... 209
Range of the sensors. .....................113
Trailer towing. ................................. 115
Warning displa y.............................. 114
PARKTRONIC
Cleaning the sensors. .....................171
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp.............................................. 43, 200
Performance....................................... 249
Permanent display On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................101
Permanent four-wheel drive
see 4MATIC
Permanent Speedtronic .....................112
Petrol Minimum grade .............................. 145
see Fuel
Plastic trim
Cleaning. ........................................ 170
Power supply (trailer)........................ 166
Power window switch see Side windows
Pre-emptive occupant safety system
see PRE-SAFE ®
PRE-SAFE ®
system............................... 40
Display message ............................. 181
Program selector button
Automatic transmission ....................87
Pulling away......................................... .83 R
Radio Selecting a station (on-board
computer, luxury multi-function
steering wheel). ................................ 98
see separate operating instructions
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f............... 128
Range
Calling up (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). .............................................. 96
Calling up (on-board computer,
multi-function steering wheel) ..........93
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ......................................... 72
Rear foglamp Display message ............................. 193
Rear seat backrest
Folding forwards/back. ..................132
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting .......................................... 67
Anti-dazzle (manual). ........................67
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic). ..........68
Rear window
Cleaning. ........................................ 169
Rear window heating......................... 125
Rear window wiper.............................. 80
Replacing the wiper blade.............. .221
Refuelling............................................ 144
Replacing the wiper blades............... 220
Reserve Warning lamp.................................. 204
Reserve fuel........................................ 245
Display message ............................. 198
Fuel tank......................................... 245
Warning lamp.................................. 204
Restraint system
see SRS
Restraint systems
For children. ..................................... 41
Rev counter........................................... 90
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) ...86
Reversing camera.............................. 115
Cleaning. ........................................ 17212 Index
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Washer fluid reservoir...............
149, 249
Filling capacity. ............................... 249
Wearing seat belts............................... 70
Wheel bolts Tightening torque............................ 231
Wheel chock
Use. ................................................ 176
Wheels
General notes. ................................ 150
Interchanging.................................. 154
Technical data. ............................... 252
Windowbag........................................... 39
Windowbags Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) .................198
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel). .............................. 182
Windows
Cleaning. ........................................ 169
Cleaning the windscreen ...............169
see Side windows
Windscreen washer fluid................... 249
Topping up. ..................................... 149
Windscreen washer system...... 149, 249
Windscreen wipers.............................. 79
Cleaning. ........................................ 169
Malfunction..................................... 210
Replacing the wiper blades .............220
Winter diesel...................................... 146
Winter driving............................. 155, 156
Winter tyres ........................................ 155
Limit speed (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel). ............................................ 113
Wooden trim
Cleaning. ........................................ 17116 Index
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° Continuous wipe, slow
5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast
B Single wipe/to wipe the windscreen using
washer fluid
! Vehicles with a rain sensor *:
If th e windscreen becomes dirty in dry
weather conditions, the windscreen wipers
may be activated inadvertently. This could
then damage the windscreen wiper blades
or scratch the windscreen.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windscreen wipers in dry weather.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
Vehicles with a rain sensor*: in theÄ
or Å position, the appropriate wiping fre-
quency is automatically set according to the
intensity of the rain. In the Åposition, the
rain sensor is more sensitive than in the Ä position and therefore the windscreen
wiper will wipe more frequently. Rear window wiper
Combination switch
:
Switch
2 To wipe with washer fluid
3 To switch on intermittent wiping 4
To switch off intermittent wiping
5 To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on
the icon appears in the instrument cluster. Side windows
Opening and closing the side win-
dows
G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
between the side window and the door frame
when a side window is opened. Do not touch
or lean against the side window during the
opening procedure. You could become trap-
ped between the side window and the door
frame as the side window moves down. If
there is a risk of becoming trapped, release
the switch or pull the switch upwards to close
the side window again. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when closing the side windows. If there is a
risk of becoming trapped, release the switch
or push the switch again to reopen the side
window. G
Risk of injury
Children may injure themselves if they oper-
ate the side windows.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. Always take the key with you when leaving
the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for
a short time.
22 Rain sensor* set to high sensitivity. 80 Side windowsControls
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and rinse off the treated surface afterwards.
Remove:
R tree resin, oils, fuels and greases by rub-
bing gently with a cloth soaked in petro-
leum ether or lighter fluid.
R tar stain with tar remover
R wax with silicone remover
! Do not affix to painted surfaces or plastic
surfaces:
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates
R scented oil bottles or similar items
Otherwise, you could damage the paint fin-
ish or plastic. H
Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging, cleaning cloths
and polishing wads in an environmentally
responsible manner. Vehicle care
! Do not park the vehicle for a long period
of time directly after cleaning, especially if
the wheels have just been cleaned with a
wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
rapid corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. After cleaning, park
the vehicle when it is at normal operating
temperature.
Automatic car wash You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the beginning.
! Do not use a touch-free automatic car
wash that uses chemical agents to wash
the vehicle.
Preferably use automatic car washes without
brushes.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash. !
Make sure that the automatic car wash is
suitable for the size of the vehicle. Fold in
the exterior mirrors before the vehicle is
washed. There is otherwise a risk of dam-
age to the exterior mirrors.
! Make sure that the automatic transmis-
sion is not in position Pwhen washing your
vehicle in a tow-through car wash.
Do not remove the key from the ignition
lock. Do not open the driver's or front-
passenger door when the engine is
switched off, as this automatically shifts
the automatic transmission to park posi-
tion Pand locks the wheels, unless you
have previously shifted the automatic
transmission to N.
! Make sure that the side windows are com-
pletely closed, that the ventilation/heater
blower is fully turned off and that the wind-
screen wiper switch is set to 0. Otherwise,
the rain sensor may be activated, triggering
unintended wiper movements. This could
cause damage to the vehicle.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax and drying agents from the windscreen
and the wiper blades. This will prevent smears
and reduce wiping noises caused by residue
on the windscreen.
High-pressure cleaners G
Risk of accident
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your
vehicle, in particular the tyres. Otherwise, you
could damage the tyres and cause an acci-
dent.
! Observe the instructions issued by the
equipment manufacturer concerning the
distance to be maintained between the
nozzle of the high-pressure cleaner and the
vehicle (at least 30 cm).
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around when cleaning your vehicle. 168 CareOperation
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Do not aim directly at any of the following:
R
tyres
R door joint
R electrical components
R battery
R connectors
R lights
R seals
R trim elements
Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to failures or leaks.
Cleaning the wiper blades and the out-
side of the windscreen G
Risk of injury
Before cleaning the windscreen or wiper
blades, turn the key in the ignition to 0. Oth-
erwise, the windscreen wipers may move and
injure you.
! Do not clean the wiper blades too often
as this will result in damage to the graphite
coating. This could cause wiper noise.
X Turn the key to position 1(Y page 61)in the
ignition lock.
X Set the windscreen wipers to position °
(Y page 79) on the combination switch.
X Turn the key to position 0(Y page 61) or
remove it when the wiper arms are vertical.
! Only fold the windscreen wipers away
from the windscreen when vertical. Other-
wise, you will damage the bonnet.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
screen.
X Clean the windscreen.
i To clean the windscreen, it is recommen-
ded that Mercedes-Benz cleaning products
are used. X
Carefully wipe down the wiper blades using
a clean, damp cloth.
X Fold the wiper arms back to the windscreen
before switching on the ignition.
Cleaning the windscreen/windows !
When cleaning the inside of the wind-
screen, rear and side windows, do not use:
R dry cloths
R abrasive cleaning agents
R solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvent
Clean the inside of the windscreen, rear
and side windows using a damp cloth and
commercially-available glass cleaner.
Avoid touching the inside of the rear win-
dow and the side windows with hard
objects, e.g. ice scrapers or rings. Other-
wise, you could cause damage to the rear
window heating or the aerial in the rear
window and the side windows.
i Anti-glare film retrofitted to the inside of
the rear or side windows could interfere
with radio or mobile phone reception, espe-
cially if it is conductive or metal-coated
film. Information about anti-glare film can
be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
Cleaning the headlamps X
Clean the plastic lenses of the headlamps
with a damp sponge.
! Only use washer fluid which is suitable
for plastic lenses. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
Do not use the following:
R dry cloths
R abrasive cleaning agents
R solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvent Care
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Where will I find...?...........................174
Display messages ............................. 176
Troubleshooting ................................ 199
Locking/unlocking in an emer-
gency ................................................. 213
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO
head restraints .................................. 215
Changing the batteries .....................216
Changing bulbs ................................. 217
Replacing the wiper blades ..............220
Flat tyre ............................................. 222
Battery ............................................... 232
Jump-starting .................................... 234
Towing and tow-starting ..................236
Fuses .................................................. 238
173
Practical advice
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X
To close: insert side trim panel ;and turn
catch :90° in the opposite direction to
the arrow.
Changing the tail lamps X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the luggage compartment.
X Open the side trim panel (Y page 219).Bulb holder
X
Pull out connector ;.
X Press retaining lugs :simultaneously in
the direction of the arrow and pull the bulb
holder out. Bulb holder without LED* turn signal lamp
: Tail lamp/brake lamp
; Turn signal lamp
= Reversing lamp
? Rear foglamp/tail lamp X
Lightly press the corresponding bulb into
the holder, turn it anti-clockwise and
remove it from the bulb holder.
X Insert the corresponding new bulb into the
bulb holder and turn it clockwise.
X Attach the bulb holder and press firmly.
The retaining lugs on the bulb holder
engages audibly.
X Insert the connector.
X Close the side trim panel (Y page 219).
Changing the bulbs in the licence plate
lamps X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the tailgate.
X Press lug ;of license plate lamp :in the
direction of the arrow and remove license
plate lamp lens :.
X Remove licence plate lamp lens :.
X Replace the bulb.
X Insert licence plate lamp lens :and press
it in until it engages. Replacing the wiper blades
Windscreen wiper blades
G
Risk of accident
The windscreen will no longer be wiped prop-
erly if the wiper blades are worn. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions, thereby causing an accident. Replace 220 Replacing the wiper bladesPractical advice
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