2010 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK350 4MATIC child lock

Locking/unlocking from inside ........71
SmartKey ......................................... 66
Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 71
Certification label .............................. 328
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 45
Child safety locks (rear doors) .........58
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 57
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (Canada only) .........45
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (USA only) ..............42
Infant and child restraint systems .... 54
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 57
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Override switch ................................ 58
Safety notes ..................................... 53
Tether anchorage points ..................56
Top tether ........................................ 56
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 257
Cigarette lighter ................................ 197
Clear button ....................................... 130
Climate control system .................... 177
Air conditioning ............................. 179
Air conditioning refrigerant ............336
Air distribution ............................... 181
Air recirculation mode ...................183
Air volume ..................................... 182
Automatic mode ............................ 179
Deactivating system ......................179
Front defroster .............................. 182
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........182
Temperature .................................. 180
Clock ............................................ 29, 121
Coat hooks ......................................... 189
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 239Collapsible tire (spare wheel) .......... 333
Collapsible wheel chock ................... 261
COMAND system see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Combination gauge ............................. 28
Combination switch ............................ 90
Compass ............................................ 199
Control system .................................. 110
Multifunction display .....................112
Multifunction steering wheel .........110
Resetting to factory settings ..........119
Control system menus ...................... 113
Audio ............................................. 115
Navi ............................................... 115
Service ........................................... 118
Settings ......................................... 119
Telephone ...................................... 117
Trip ................................................ 113
Control system submenus
Convenience .................................. 124
Instrument cluster .........................120
Lighting .......................................... 122
Time/Date ..................................... 121
Vehicle ........................................... 123
Convenience submenu
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 124
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ................................... 124
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...............338
Capacities ...................................... 334
Checking level ............................... 216
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 279
Temperature gauge ........................ 109
Warning lamp ................................. 295
Coolant temperature gauge ............... 28
Corner-illuminating lamps .................. 91
Replacing bulbs ............................. 304
Cruise control .................................... 168
Activating ....................................... 169
Canceling ....................................... 169
Changing the set speed .................170
Last stored speed ..........................170
Lever .............................................. 169
Messages in the multifunction
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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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Proximity keysee Key, SmartKey
PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 240
R
Radio .................................................. 136
Satellite radio ................................ 140
Selecting stations ..........................115
Radio transmitters ............................ 249
Rain sensor see Intermittent wiping
Rear axle oil ....................................... 334
Rear center console ashtray see Ashtrays
Rear center seat belt
Unblocking ....................................... 50
Rear doors
Child safety locks ............................ 58
Rear door window
Override switch ................................ 58
Rear fog lamp
see Fog lamps
Rear lamps
see Tail lamps
Rear seat head restraints
see Head restraints
Rear view camera .............................. 174
Cleaning the camera lens ..............254
Rear window defroster ..................... 184
Rear window wiper/washer ............... 94
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ..................................... 219, 240
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 336
Refueling ............................................ 212
Regular checks .................................. 213
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ............. 205
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ......... 204
Replacing
Key .................................................. 70
Replacing bulbs ................................. 303
Reporting safety defects .................... 23
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 282
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Restraint systems
see Occupant safety
Rims ........................................... 241, 331
Roadside Assistance ................... 20, 203
Roller sunblinds ................................. 184
RON (Research Octane Number) ..... 337
Roof rack ............................................ 188
Rubber parts, cleaning ...................... 256
S
Safety
Driving safety systems .....................59
Occupant safety ............................... 36
Reporting defects ............................ 23
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Satellite radio .................................... 140
Seat belt force limiter ......................... 51
Seat belts ............................................. 47
Children in the vehicle .....................53
Cleaning ......................................... 256
Fastening ......................................... 49
Height adjustment ...........................50
Proper use of ................................... 48
Rear center seat .............................. 50
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Safety notes ..................................... 47
Telltale ........................................... 292
Seat heating ......................................... 81
Seating capacity ................................ 228
Seats ..................................................... 78
Adjusting ......................................... 33
Adjustment ...................................... 78
Easy-entry/exit feature ....................83
Heating ............................................ 81
Memory function .............................. 86
Rear seat bench ............................. 189
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 188
Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever
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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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XPush latch plate ; into buckle = until it
clicks.
XIf necessary, adjust the seat belt to the
correct height (Y page 50).
XIf necessary, tighten the lap portion to a
snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.
All lap/shoulder belts except the driver’s seat
belt have special seat belt retractors to
secure child restraints properly. For more
information on special seat belt retractors,
see “Infant and child restraint systems”
(Y page 54).
To release the seat belt with seat belt release
button ?, see (Y page 50).
Releasing the seat belts
XPress seat belt release button ?
(Y page 49).
Allow the retractor to completely rewind
the seat belt by guiding latch plate ;
(Y page 49).
! Make sure the seat belt retracts
completely. Otherwise the seat belt and/or
latch plate could get caught or pinched in
the door or in the seat mechanism. This can
damage the seat belt and impair its
effectiveness, and/or cause damage to the
door and/or door trim panel. Such damage
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Damaged seat belts must be replaced.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Rear center seat belt
The seat belt of the rear center seat may be
blocked when the left rear seat backrest is
folded forward and back (Y page 189). The
seat belt can then not be pulled out.
XUnblocking the seat belt of the rear
center seat: Pull the center seat belt
approximately 1 in (25 mm) out of the seat
belt outlet in the seat backrest and release
it.
The seat belt is retracted and unblocked.
Seat belt outlet height adjustment
You can adjust the height of the seat belt
outlet for the driver’s and front passenger
seat.
XRaising: Slide the seat belt outlet height
adjuster upward.
The seat belt outlet height adjuster
engages in different positions.
XLowering: Press and hold release
button :.
XSlide the seat belt outlet height adjuster
downward.
XRelease release button : and make sure
the seat belt outlet height adjuster engages
into place.
Enhanced seat belt reminder system
When the engine is started, the seat belt
telltale 7 will always illuminate for
6 seconds to remind you and your passengers
to fasten your seat belts.
If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when
the engine is started, an additional warning
chime will sound. The warning chime goes out
after approximately 6 seconds or once the
driver’s seat belt is fastened.
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