2011 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class weight

Opening/closing the garage door ..227
Programming the remote control ...225
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 241
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 292
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 241
Glove box ........................................... 207
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 285
H
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 105
Adding washer fluid .......................235
Notes ............................................. 299
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 240
Misting up ...................................... 106
Removing/installing the cover .......109
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) .....................93
Adjusting (manually) ........................93
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 93
Installing/removing (rear) ................94
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 105
Hill start assist .................................. 132
Hood Closing ........................................... 233
Display message ............................ 192
Opening ......................................... 232
Hydroplaning ..................................... 147
I
Immobilizer .......................................... 65
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 26
Submenu (on-board computer) ......171
Warning and indicator lamps ...........27
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 26
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control ..........................107
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 173
Emergency lighting ........................107
Manual control ............................... 107
Reading lamp ................................. 106
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 245
Using ............................................. 248
Jump-starting ..................................... 256
K
KEYLESS-GO Button ............................................ 129
Convenience closing feature ............84
Display message ............................ 194
Locking ............................................ 69
Starting the engine ........................131
Unlocking ......................................... 69
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 129
SmartKey ....................................... 129
Kickdown ........................................... 136
Knee bag .............................................. 38
L
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 58
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 185
Lights Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ......................173
Active light function .......................105
Automatic headlamp mode ............103
Cornering light function .................106
Daytime running lamps ..................103
Driving abroad ............................... 102
Fog lamps ...................................... 104
Hazard warning lamps ...................105
High-beam headlamps ...................104
Light switch ................................... 102
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Summer openingsee Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 215
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 172
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................19
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 65
T
Tachometer ........................................ 163
Tailgate Display message ............................ 192
Emergency unlocking .......................81
Limiting the opening angle ...............80
Tail lamp (display message) ............. 184
Taillight see Tail lamps
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 26
Technical data ................................... 292
GLK 350 ........................................ 299
GLK 350 4MATIC ........................... 300
Tires/wheels ................................. 287
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 223
Display message ............................ 177
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 223
Emergency call .............................. 220
Important safety notes ..................219
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............224
MB info call button ........................222
Remote vehicle locking ..................224
Roadside Assistance button ..........221
Self-test ......................................... 219
System .......................................... 219
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............223
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 170
Display message ............................ 193
Menu (on-board computer) ............169
Number from the phone book ........ 170
Redialing ........................................ 170
Rejecting/ending a call .................170
Telephone compartment .................. 207
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 162
Outside temperature ...................... 163
Setting ........................................... 121
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 65
Time (on-board computer) ................ 171
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....271
Checking manually ........................269
Display message ............................ 189
Maximum ....................................... 274
Notes ............................................. 267
Pressure loss warning ....................269
Recommended ............................... 266
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 271
Restarting ...................................... 273
Warning lamp ................................. 202
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................286
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................284
Bar (definition) ............................... 284
Characteristics .............................. 284
Checking ........................................ 265
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Definition of terms .........................284
Direction of rotation ......................278
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................287
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 283
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............284
Flat tire .......................................... 247
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 285
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 285
Guidelines to be observed .............265
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 285
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................285
Increased vehicle weight due to
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Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........285
Labeling (overview) ........................280
Load bearing index (definition) ......286
Load index ..................................... 283
Load index (definition) ...................285
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 285
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 286
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 285
Maximum tire load .........................278
Maximum tire load (definition) .......285
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 286
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 286
Replacing ....................................... 280
Service life ..................................... 265
Sidewall (definition) .......................286
Speed index (definition) .................285
Storing ........................................... 266
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 284
Temperature .................................. 279
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 286
Tire bead (definition) ......................286
Tire pressure (definition) ................286
Tire pressures (recommended) ......284
Tire size (data) ............................... 287
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed index ....................281
Tire tread ....................................... 265
Tire tread (definition) .....................286
Total load limit (definition) .............287
Traction ......................................... 279
Traction (definition) .......................286
Tread wear ..................................... 279
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................286
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 278
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................284
Unladen weight (definition) ............285
Wear indicator (definition) .............286
Wheel rim (definition) ....................285Tires and wheels (important safety
information) ....................................... 264
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........258
Installing the towing eye ................258
Removing the towing eye ...............259
Towing a trailer
Driving tips .................................... 156
Trailer
Coupling up ................................... 157
Decoupling ..................................... 158
Display message ............................ 183
Power supply ................................. 159
Towing ........................................... 157
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 158
Trailer towing .................................... 136
ESP ®
................................................ 64
PARKTRONIC ................................. 153
Transfer case ..................................... 139
Transmission position display ......... 135
Transmission positions .................... 135
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 166
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 166
Resetting (on-board computer) ......167
Trunk
Automatic opening ..................... 78, 79
Trunk lid
Opening/closing .............................. 78
Turn signal (display message) ......... 184
Turn signals ....................................... 104
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................... 286
Type plate see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................77
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 76
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ROccupants, especially children, should
never place their bodies or lean their heads
in the area of the door where the side
impact air bag inflates. This could result in
serious injuries or death should the side
impact air bag be deployed. Always sit as
upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized
child restraint, infant restraint or booster
seat recommended for the size and weight
of the child.
R Canada only: children under 12 years may
only sit in the front-passenger seat if they
are seated in a child restraint system which
is compatible with BabySmart™ and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. If the child
restraint system is installed properly, the
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated
in conjunction with the BabySmart™
system installed in the vehicle. Otherwise,
the child could be struck by the air bag
when it inflates in a crash. This could lead
to serious or fatal injuries.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in severe injuries to you or other occupants.
If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you
make the buyer aware of this safety
information. Be sure to give the buyer this
Operator's Manual.GWarning
Accident research shows that the safest place
for children in an automobile is in a rear seat.
A side impact air bag related injury may occur
if occupants, especially children, are not
properly seated or restrained when next to a
side impact air bag which needs to deploy
rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job.
To help avoid the possibility of injury, please
follow these guidelines:
(1)Always sit as upright as possible
and use the seat belts properly.
Make sure that children 12 years
old and under use an appropriately
sized child restraint, infant
restraint, or booster seatrecommended for the size and
weight of the child.(2)Always wear seat belts properly.
The air bags are only deployed if the airbag
control unit detects the need for deployment.
Only in the event of such a situation will they
provide their supplemental protection.
The driver and passenger should always wear
their seat belts. Otherwise, it is not possible
for the air bags to provide their supplemental
protection.
In the event of other types of impacts and
impacts below air bag deployment
thresholds, air bags will not deploy. The driver
and passengers will then be protected to the
extent possible by a properly fastened seat
belt. A properly fastened seat belt is also
needed to provide the best possible
protection in a rollover.
Air bags offer supplemental protection but
are not a substitute for seat belts. All vehicle
occupants must fasten their seat belts
regardless of whether your vehicle is
equipped with airbags or not.
It is important for your safety and that of your
passenger to have deployed air bags replaced
and to have any malfunctioning air bags
repaired. This will help to make sure the air
bags continue to perform their protective
function for the vehicle occupants in the
event of a crash.
Front air bags
GWarning
Observe "Important safety notes"
( Y page 36).
The front air bags increase protection for the
driver's and front-passenger's head and
chest.
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Driver's air bag : deploys in front of the
steering wheel; front-passenger air bag ;
deploys in front of and above the glove box.
They are deployed:
Rin the event of certain frontal impacts
Rif the system determines that air bag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
Rif the seat belt is fastened
Rindependently of other air bags in the
vehicle
If the vehicle overturns, the front air bags are
generally not deployed unless the system
detects high vehicle deceleration in a
longitudinal direction.
Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air
bags. In the event of a collision, the air bag
control unit evaluates the vehicle
deceleration. When the first deployment
threshold is reached, the front air bag is filled
with enough propellant gas to reduce the risk
of injuries. The front air bag is fully deployed
if a second deployment threshold is exceeded
within a few milliseconds.
Vehicles with OCS (USA only): front-
passenger front air bag deployment is also
influenced by the passenger's weight
category as identified by the Occupant
Classification System (OCS) (Y page 41).
Vehicles with OCS (USA only): the lighter the
passenger side occupant, the higher the
vehicle deceleration rate required for second
stage inflation of the front-passenger front air
bag. In the second stage, the front air bags
are inflated with the maximum amount of
propellant gas available.
In impact situations with deceleration or
acceleration values lower than the vehicle
deceleration or acceleration values preset in
the system, the front air bags are not
deployed. You will then be protected by the
seat belt.
! Vehicles with BabySmart™ (Canada only):
do not place any objects which weigh more
than 20 lb (9 kg) on the front-passenger
seat. This could cause the system to
identify the seat as being occupied. In the
event of an accident, the restraint systems
on the front-passenger side are triggered.
Have restraint systems that have been
triggered replaced.
The front-passenger air bag will only deploy
if:
Rthe system, based on the OCS weight
sensor readings, detects that the front-
passenger seat is occupied (USA only).
Rthe 45 indicator lamp in the center
console is not lit, USA: (Y page 41),
Canada: (Y page 46).
Rthe impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold.
Driver's knee bag
GWarning
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 36).
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Window curtain air bagsGWarning
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 36).
The window curtain air bags enhance the level
of protection for the head (but not chest or
arms) of the vehicle occupants on the side of
the vehicle on which the impact occurs.
The window curtain air bags are integrated
into the side of the roof frame and deploy in
the area extending from the front door (A-
pillar) to the rear door (C-pillar).
Window curtain air bags : are deployed:
Ron the side on which an impact occurs
Rat the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, e.g. in a side impact
Rregardless of whether the front-passenger
seat is occupied
Rindependently of seat belt use
Rif the vehicle overturns and the system
determines that window curtain air bag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
Rindependently of the front air bags
Window curtain air bags : will not deploy in
impacts with deceleration rates which do not
exceed the system’s preset deployment
thresholds for vehicle deceleration or
acceleration. You will then be protected by
the seat belt.
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
How the occupant classification
system works
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) is
standard equipment in the USA.
OCS categorizes the occupant on the front-
passenger seat by means of a weight sensor.
The front-passenger front air bag is
automatically deactivated for certain weight
categories. The respective status can be
recognized by the 45 indicator lamp.
With the 45 indicator lamp
illuminated, the front-passenger front air bag
is deactivated.
The system does not deactivate:
Rthe side impact air bag
Rthe pelvis air bag
Rthe window curtain air bag
Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices
To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit:
Rwith the seat belt properly fastened
Rin a position that is as upright as possible
with the back against the seat backrest
Rwith their feet on the floor
If the front-passenger's weight is transferred
to another object in the vehicle (e.g. by
leaning on armrests), OCS may not be able to
approximate the occupant's weight category.
If the front passenger seat, the seat cover, or
the seat cushion are damaged, have the
necessary repair work carried out at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use seat
accessories that have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Both the driver and the front passenger
should observe the 45 indicator lamp
to determine whether or not the front
passenger is positioned correctly.
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GWarning
If the 45 indicator lamp illuminates
when an adult or someone larger than a small
individual is in the front-passenger seat, have
the front passenger reposition himself or
herself in the seat until the 45
indicator lamp goes out.
In the event of a collision, the air bag control
unit will not allow front-passenger front air
bag deployment when the OCS has classified
the front-passenger seat occupant as
weighing as much as or less than a typical 12-
month-old child in a standard child restraint
or if the front-passenger seat is classified as
being empty.
When the OCS senses that the front-
passenger seat occupant is classified as
being up to or less than the weight of a typical
12-month-old child in a standard child
restraint, the 45 indicator lamp will
illuminate when the engine is started and
remain illuminated, indicating that the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the front-
passenger seat is classified as being empty,
the 45 indicator lamp will illuminate
when the engine is started and remain
illuminated, indicating that the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated.
When the OCS senses that the front-
passenger seat occupant is classified as
being heavier than the weight of a typical 12-
month-old child seated in a standard child
restraint or as being a small individual (such
as a young teenager or a small adult), the
45 indicator lamp will illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds when the engine is
started and then, depending on occupant
weight sensor readings from the front-
passenger seat, remain illuminated or go out.
With the 45 indicator lamp
illuminated, the front-passenger front air bag
is deactivated. With the 45 indicator
lamp out, the front-passenger front air bag is
activated.
When the OCS senses that the front-
passenger seat occupant is classified as an
adult or someone larger than a small
individual, the 45 indicator lamp will
illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when
the engine is started and then go out,
indicating that the front-passenger front air
bag is activated.
If the 45 indicator lamp is illuminated,
the front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated and will not be deployed.
If the 45 indicator lamp is not
illuminated, the front-passenger front air bag
is activated and will be deployed:
R in the event of certain frontal impacts
R if impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
R independently of the side impact air bags
If the front-passenger front air bag is
deployed, the rate of inflation will be
influenced by:
R the rate of relevant vehicle deceleration as
assessed by the air bag control unit
R the front passenger's weight category as
identified by OCS
For further information, see the section
regarding air bag display messages
( Y page 179).GWarning
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained on the rear
seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
we strongly recommend that children be
placed in the rear seats whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriate infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
The infant or child restraint must be properly
secured with the vehicle's seat belt, the seat
belt and Top Tether strap, or lower anchors
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and Top Tether strap, fully in accordance with
the child seat manufacturer's instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child.
Children can be killed or seriously injured by
an inflating air bag. Note the following
important information when circumstances
require you to place a child in the front-
passenger seat:
R Your vehicle is equipped with air bag
technology designed to deactivate the
front-passenger front air bag in your vehicle
when the system senses the weight of a
typical 12-month-old child or less along
with the weight of a standard appropriate
child restraint on the front-passenger seat.
R A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front-passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front-passenger
front air bag inflates in a collision which
could occur under some circumstances,
even with the air bag technology installed
in your vehicle. The only means to eliminate
this risk completely is never to place a child
in a rear-facing child restraint in the front-
passenger seat. We therefore strongly
recommend that you always place a child
in a rear-facing child restraint on the rear
seat.
R If you install a rear-facing child restraint on
the front-passenger seat, make sure the
45 indicator lamp is illuminated,
indicating that the front-passenger front air
bag is deactivated. Should the 45
indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while
the restraint is installed, please check
installation. Periodically check the
45 indicator lamp while driving to
make sure that the 45 indicator
lamp is illuminated. If the 45
indicator lamp goes out or remains out, donot transport a child on the front-passenger
seat until the system has been repaired.
A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the
front-passenger seat will be seriously
injured or even killed if the front-passenger
front air bag inflates.
R If you place a child in a forward-facing child
restraint on the front-passenger seat:
- move the seat as far back as possible
- use the proper child restraint
recommended for the age, size and
weight of the child
- secure child restraint with the vehicle's
seat belt according to the child seat
manufacturer's instructions
R For children larger than the typical 12-
month-old child, the front-passenger front
air bag may or may not be activated.
Deployment of the driver front air bag does
not mean that the front-passenger front air
bag should also have deployed.
OCS may have determined:
R that the seat was unoccupied or occupied
by a weight of up to or less than that of a
typical 12-month-old child seated in a
standard child restraint
R that the seat was occupied by a small
individual (e.g. a young teenager or a small
adult) or a child who weighs more than a
typical 12-month-old child in a standard
child restraint system
These are examples of when OCS deactivates
the front-passenger front air bag. The air bag
is deactivated despite the impact fulfilling the
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