2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 4MATIC Tires

1, 2, 3 ...
115V AC Socket ................................. 198
4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS
4MATIC
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
911 Emergency calls ........................ 161
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System)
Indicator lamp ................................ 289
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 271, 272
Accessory weight .............................. 239
Accidents ........................................... 101
Air bags ........................................... 37
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) .............201
Emergency calls (Telephone) .........161
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ........................................ 51
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 336
Gasoline ......................................... 337
Address change ................................... 21
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 224
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 268
Air bags ................................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment ..201
Front, driver and passenger .............40
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................ 45, 297
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ........42, 298
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 264
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact ...................................... 40
Window curtain ................................ 41
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 336
Air distribution .................................. 181
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 239
Air pump (electric) ............................ 315
Air recirculation mode ...................... 183
Air volume .......................................... 182
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) .................. 171
Alternator
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 281
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 338
Anti-theft systems ............................... 63
Anti-theft alarm system ...................63
Immobilizer ...................................... 63
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest, front
Storage compartments ..................193
Armrest, rear
Storage compartment ....................193
Ashtrays ............................................. 196
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 239
Audio menu ........................................ 115
Audio system ..................................... 125
Adjusting volume ........................... 133
Audio and telephone operation ......125
Audio AUX mode ............................ 154
Bluetooth ®
settings ....................... 135
CD mode ........................................ 146
Components .................................. 126
MP3 mode ..................................... 146
Operating safety ............................ 126
Radio operation ............................. 136
Satellite radio ................................ 140
Switching on and off ......................132
System settings ............................. 135
Telephone ...................................... 155
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 84
Automatic central locking .......... 70, 124
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Resume function ............................ 170
Setting current speed ....................169
Cup holders ........................................ 195
Curb weight ....................................... 239
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 22
Customer Relations Department ....... 22
D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data recording ..................................... 23
Date, Setting ...................................... 121
Daytime running lamp mode .............. 88
Switching on or off ......................... 122
Deep water
see Standing water
Defogging (windshield) ..................... 182
Defroster
Front (Climate control system) ......182
Rear window .................................. 184
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps ................................ 122
Interior lighting .............................. 123
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Difficulties
While driving .................................. 101
With starting .................................... 99
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 231
Displays
Maintenance service indicator .......250
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 262
Multifunction display .....................112
Symbol messages ..........................270
Text messages ............................... 264
Trip computer ................................ 113
Vehicle status message memory ...118
Vehicle system settings .................119
Door control panel .............................. 33
Door handles ........................................ 33
Doors
Child safety locks ............................ 58
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ...67
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........66
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 277
Opening from inside ......................... 70
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 205
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .......204
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ...........299
DOT (Department of
Transportation) .................................. 239
Drinking and driving ......................... 243
Driving
Abroad ........................................... 249
Hydroplaning ................................. 246
Instructions ............................. 98, 243
In winter ........................................ 243
Problems ....................................... 101
Safety systems ................................ 59
Systems ......................................... 168
Through standing water .................246
Driving and parking
Safety notes ..................................... 98
Driving off .................................. 100, 245
Driving safety systems ....................... 59
BAS .................................................. 60
EBP .................................................. 60
ESP ®
................................................ 61
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 62
Driving systems
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 171
Cruise control ................................ 168
Hill-start assist system ..................171
Parktronic system ..........................172
Rear view camera .......................... 174
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ...................................... 105
E
Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 83, 124
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) ...................................... 60
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 22
Power outlets ................................. 197
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

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NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ......................................... 51
Rear seat head restraints ................. 80
Height adjustment
Seat belt outlet ................................ 50
Seats ............................................... 78
High-beam flasher ............................... 90
High-beam headlamps ................ 90, 304
Replacing bulbs ............................. 304
Hill-start assist system ..................... 171
Hood ................................................... 214
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 277
Hooks ................................................. 189
Horn ...................................................... 27
Hydroplaning ..................................... 246
I
Identification labels .......................... 328
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 329
Ignition ........................................... 76, 99
Immobilizer .......................................... 63
Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle .............................. 70
Instrument cluster ...................... 28, 108
Illumination .................................... 109
Lamps ............................................ 288
Multifunction display .....................112
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off ............................ 123
Emergency lighting ..........................92
Front ................................................ 92
Front reading lamps .........................92
Rear ................................................. 92
Rear reading lamps ..........................92
Interior rear view mirror ..................... 84
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 84
Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping ............................. 93
Rain sensor ...................................... 93
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) see Children in the vehicle
J
Jack ..................................................... 261
Jump starting ..................................... 319
K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ............................................. 69
Replacing ......................................... 70
Unlocking/locking manually ..........299
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp ..........................69
Checking batteries ...........................69
Factory setting ........................... 67, 69
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 69
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 67
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 69
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 67
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO .....68
Locking/unlocking ........................... 66
Loss of ............................................. 69
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 277
Opening and closing the
panorama roof ................................. 97
Opening and closing the windows .... 97
Remote control ................................ 66
Replacing ......................................... 70
Replacing batteries ........................302
Restoring to factory setting .......67, 69
Selective setting ........................67, 69
Starter switch positions ...................76
KEYLESS-GO
Starter switch positions ...................76
Kickdown ........................................... 105
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ........... 240
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L
Labels
Certification ................................... 328
Emission control information .........329
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 227
Tire inflation pressure ....................220
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ........................87
Front .............................................. 304
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 283
Rear ............................................... 305
Switching on/off .............................. 87
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 28, 289
Brakes ..................................... 28, 289
Center console ................................ 31
Coolant .................................... 28, 295
Engine malfunction ..................28, 295
ESP ®
........................................ 28, 293
Fog lamps ........................................ 89
Front fog lamps ................................ 28
Front passenger front air bag off
(Canada only) .......................... 45, 297
Front passenger front air bag off
(USA only) ................................ 42, 298
Fuel tank reserve .....................28, 294
High-beam headlamps ...............28, 90
Instrument cluster ...................28, 288
Low-beam headlamps ................28, 88
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ..................28, 296
Rear fog lamp .................................. 28
Seat belt telltale ................28, 50, 292
SRS .................................... 28, 36, 293
Turn signals ..................................... 28
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX)
see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 285
Replacing bulbs ............................. 305
Light alloy wheels, cleaning ............. 256
Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting ................................................ 87
Daytime running lamp mode ............88
Exterior ............................................ 87
Interior ............................................. 92
Limp-home mode .............................. 108
Load index (tires) ...................... 235, 240
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting ................................. 122
Locking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 67
Manually ........................................ 299
SmartKey ......................................... 66
Loss of
Key .................................................. 69
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 328
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 88
Exterior lamp switch ........................87
Replacing bulbs ............................. 304
Switching on .................................... 88
Lubricants .......................................... 334
Lumbar support ................................... 80
M
Maintenance ........................................ 20
Maintenance System
Service indicator display ................251
Service indicator message .............250
Service term exceeded ..................250
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 88
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 240
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 240
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 240
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 192
Memory function ........................... 33, 86
Menus see Control system menus
Mirrors .................................................. 83
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 84
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Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 85
Exterior rear view mirrors ................84
Interior rear view mirror ...................84
Memory function .............................. 86
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors ............................................. 85
Vanity mirror .................................. 196
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 337
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 mode .......................................... 146
Multifunction display ........................ 112
Symbol messages ..........................270
Text messages ............................... 264
Vehicle status messages ...............262
Multifunction display messages
ABS ....................................... 271, 272
Active headlamps .......................... 283
Advanced TPMS ............................. 268
Air bags ......................................... 264
Alternator ...................................... 281
Battery ........................................... 281
Brake fluid ..................................... 273
Brake pads ..................................... 270
Cargo compartment ....................... 277
Child seat ...................................... 267
Coolant .......................................... 279
Corner-illuminating lamps ..............286
Cruise control ................................ 267
Doors ............................................. 277
EBP ................................................ 272
Engine oil ....................................... 282
ESP ®
............................. 271, 272, 274
Fog lamps .............................. 283, 285
Front passenger front air bag ........264
Gas cap .......................................... 282
High-beam lamps ........................... 284
Hood .............................................. 277
License plate lamps .......................285
Light sensor ................................... 285
Low-beam lamps ............................ 285
Parking brake ................................ 272
Parking lamps ................................ 284
Power steering ............................... 279
Reserve fuel ................................... 282
Reverse lamp ................................. 283
Side marker lamps .........................284SmartKey ....................................... 277
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ..........277
SRS ................................................ 275
Tailgate .......................................... 277
Tail lamps ...................................... 286
Tele Aid .......................................... 275
Tire inflation pressure ............268, 288
Tire pressure monitor ....................268
Tires ...................................... 268, 288
Trailer brake lamps ........................286
Trailer tail lamps ............................ 286
Trailer turn signal lamps ................287
Turn signals ................................... 287
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 82
Buttons .......................................... 110
Cleaning ......................................... 256
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........83, 124
Memory function .............................. 86
Overview .......................................... 29
N
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions
Navi menu .......................................... 115
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ............................................. 51
Resetting ....................................... 301
Nets, parcel ....................................... 188
Normal occupant weight .................. 240
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 329
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 240
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ .................................... 45
Children and air bags .......................37
Children in the vehicle .....................53
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 57
Fastening the seat belts ................... 49
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Self-test
BabySmart™ .................................... 46
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 45
Tele Aid .......................................... 201
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .................................... 328
Service and warranty information ..... 19
Service intervals see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message
Service life (tires) .............................. 232
Service menu ..................................... 118
Settings
Factory setting (KEYLESS-GO) .........69
Factory setting (SmartKey) ..............67
Memory function .............................. 86
Menu ............................................. 119
Selective setting (KEYLESS-GO) .......69
Selective setting (SmartKey) ............67
Side impact air bags ........................... 40
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 254
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 284
Replacing bulbs ............................. 304
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 241
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains ...................................... 242
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare wheel ....................................... 331
Mounting ....................................... 312
Storage location ............................ 262
Speedometer ....................................... 28
Speed settings
Cruise control ................................ 169
Resume function ............................ 170
Sport Utility Vehicle
see SUV SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp ......................... 36, 293
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 275
Standing water, driving through ...... 246
Starter switch positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 76
SmartKey ......................................... 76
Starting difficulties (engine) .............. 99
Starting the engine ............................. 98
Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ... 205
Storage compartments ..................... 192
Storing tires ....................................... 233
Stranded vehicle ............................... 324
Sun visors .................................. 195, 196
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) ................. 21
T
Tachometer .................................. 28, 109
Overspeed range ........................... 109
Tailgate
Closing ............................................. 71
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 277
Opening ........................................... 71
Power tailgate .................................. 72
Unlocking manually .......................300
Tail lamps ........................................... 305
Cleaning lenses ............................. 254
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 286
Replacing bulbs ............................. 305
Tar stains ........................................... 252
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant ....335, 336
Brake fluid ............................. 334, 336
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 334
Coolant .................................. 334, 337
Engine oil additives ........................336
Engine oils ............................. 334, 335
Fuel requirements .......................... 337
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Gasoline additives .......................... 337
Identification labels .......................328
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........336
Rims and tires ................................ 331
Spare wheel ................................... 333
Vehicle specification GLK 350 .......330
Vehicle specification
GLK 350 4MATIC ........................... 330
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 335, 339
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Tele Aid ............................................... 200
Emergency calls ............................. 201
Information button .........................203
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 202
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 275
Remote door lock .......................... 205
Remote door unlock ......................204
Roadside Assistance button ..........203
Search & Send ............................... 204
SOS button .................................... 202
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ..205
System self-test ............................. 201
Telephone .................................... 29, 155
Answering/ending a call ................117
Call lists ......................................... 164
Emergency calls “911” ..................161
Hands-free microphone ...................32
Making calls ................................... 165
Menu ............................................. 117
Operation ....................................... 117
Phone book ........................... 117, 162
Redialing ........................................ 118
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 109
Interior temperature ......................180
Outside .......................................... 110
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle Tie-down rings ................................... 188
Tightening torque
Wheels ........................................... 317
Time setting ....................................... 121
TIN (Tire Identification Number) ...... 241
Tire and Loading Information
placard ............................................... 227
Tire and loading terminology ........... 239
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ........................................ 221
Important notes on ........................220
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap ................................................ 220
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar .....227
Tire labeling ....................................... 235
Tire load rating .................................. 240
Tire ply composition and material
used .................................................... 241
Tire pressure loss warning system . 222
Tires ........................................... 218, 331
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ............................................ 224
Air pressure ................................... 219
Care and maintenance ...................232
Cleaning ......................................... 233
Direction of rotation, spinning .......231
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................ 220
Inflation pressure ........................... 221
Information placard .......................227
Inspection ...................................... 232
Labeling ......................................... 235
Load index ............................. 235, 240
Load rating .................................... 240
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 268, 288
Ply composition and material
used ............................................... 241
Problems under-/overinflation ......221
Retreads ........................................ 218
Rims and tires (technical data) ......331
Rotation ......................................... 234
Service life ..................................... 232
Sizes .............................................. 331
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Speed rating .......................... 236, 241
Storing ........................................... 233
Temperature .......................... 220, 234
Terminology ................................... 239
Tire Identification Number .............241
Tire pressure loss warning system . 222
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunction telltale ........................296
Traction ................................. 233, 241
Tread ............................................. 241
Tread depth ........................... 232, 241
Treadwear ...................................... 233
Treadwear indicators .............232, 241
Vehicle maximum load on ..............241
Wear pattern .................................. 234
Winter tires ............................ 241, 331
Tire speed rating ....................... 236, 241
Tongue Weight Rating see TWR
Top tether
see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ................................... 241
Towing
Towing eye bolt .............................. 322
Trailer .................................... 106, 246
Vehicle ........................................... 321
Towing eye bolt ................................. 322
Traction ...................................... 233, 241
Trailer towing ............................ 106, 246
Coupling a trailer ........................... 247
Decoupling ..................................... 249
Electrical connections .................... 246
Towing ........................................... 248
Trailer hitch ................................... 246
Weights and ratings .......................247
Transfer case ..................................... 108
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission fluid level .................... 216
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever
Transmission positions .................... 104
Traveling abroad ............................... 249
Tread (tires) ....................................... 241
Tread depth (tires) .................... 232, 241
Treadwear .......................................... 233
Treadwear indicators (tires) .... 232, 241Trip menu ........................................... 113
Turning off the engine ...................... 102
Turn signals ......................................... 90
Cleaning lenses ............................. 254
Indicator lamps ................................ 28
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 287
Replacing bulbs ............................. 304
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) ........... 241
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .................................. 233, 241
Units
Selecting speedometer display
mode ............................................. 120
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 336
Unlocking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 67
Manually ........................................ 299
SmartKey ......................................... 66
Upholstery, cleaning ......................... 257
Useful features .................................. 195
V
Vehicle
Battery ........................................... 317
Care ............................................... 251
Control system .............................. 110
Identification Number (VIN) ...........328
Locking/unlocking ........................... 66
Lowering (wheel change) ...............317
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 22
Towing ........................................... 321
Unlocking/locking manually ..........299
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 328
Vehicle jack see Jack
Vehicle lighting .................................... 87
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 188
Instructions .................................... 187
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