2012 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class transmission fluid

Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 140
B
Back support see Lumbar support
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 113
Display message ............................ 190
Bag hook ............................................ 216
Ball coupling Installing ........................................ 161
Removing ....................................... 164
Storing ........................................... 164
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
Basic settings see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 72
Important safety notes ....................72
Replacing ......................................... 72
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 260
Display message ............................ 193
Important safety notes ..................259
Jump starting ................................. 262
Belt
see Seat belts
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 183
Notes ............................................. 306
Brake fluid level ................................ 242
Brake lamps Changing bulbs .............................. 113
Display message ............................ 189
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 62
BAS .................................................. 62
Brake fluid (notes) .........................306
Display message ............................ 180
Driving tips .................................... 146
Important safety notes ..................146
Maintenance .................................. 147
Parking brake ........................ 144, 148
Warning lamp ................................. 201
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................21
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 249
Car wash ........................................ 244
Display ........................................... 248
Exterior lights ................................ 247
Gear or selector lever ....................248
Matte finish ................................... 245
Notes ............................................. 243
Paint .............................................. 245
Plastic trim .................................... 248
Power washer ................................ 244
Rear view camera .......................... 247
Roof lining ...................................... 249
Seat belt ........................................ 249
Seat cover ..................................... 249
Sensors ......................................... 247
Steering wheel ............................... 248
Tail pipes ....................................... 247
Trim pieces .................................... 248
Washing by hand ........................... 244
Wheels ........................................... 245
Windows ........................................ 246
Wiper blades .................................. 246
Wooden trim .................................. 248
Cargo compartment cover ............... 216
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 214
Cargo compartment floor Opening/closing ............................ 219
Stowage well (under) .....................219
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Rear lampsChanging bulbs .............................. 113
see Lights
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................247
Function/notes ............................. 157
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ..........................97
Dipping (automatic) .........................99
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................124
Rear window heating
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 116
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes ..................141
Refueling process ..........................141
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 140
Remote control Garage door opener .......................231
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 232
Removing/attaching the washer
fluid reservoir .................................... 110
Reporting Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 24
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 194
Warning lamp ................................. 206
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 125
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic
transmission) ................................. 135
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 21Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 86
Roof carrier ........................................ 220
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 249
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 308
Route see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 171
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................55
Child restraint systems ....................55
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 44
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 38
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 53
Belt force limiters ............................ 54
center rear-compartment seat .........54
Cleaning ......................................... 249
Correct usage .................................. 51
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 54
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines .............51
Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Special seat belt retractor ...............57
Warning lamp ................................. 200
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................92
Adjusting lumbar support ................94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 95
Adjusting the head restraint ............93
Cleaning the cover .........................249
Correct driver's seat position ........... 90
14Index

iThe data shown on the identification plate
is example data. This data is different for
every vehicle and can deviate from the data
shown here. You can find the data
applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's
identification plate.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) can
be found in the following locations:
R on the vehicle identification plate
( Y page 301)
R on the lower edge of the windshield
( Y page 302)
In addition to being stamped on the vehicle
identification plate, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle
body.
It is located on the floor in front of the right-
hand front seat.
XSlide the right-hand front seat to its
rearmost position.XFold floor covering : upwards.
You will see vehicle identification number
(VIN) ;.Engine number:Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards;Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)=VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
Service products include the following:
R fuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel)
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windshield washer fluid
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. You should therefore
only use products that have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at a Mercedes-Benz Center
or on the Internet at http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
302Service products and capacitiesTechnical data