2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class trunk

0002
Ball coupling
0003 Red guide line at a distance of
approximately 12 in (0.30 m)from the ball
coupling
0021 Trailer drawbar marker assistant
0020 Trailer drawbar
001E Symbol for the "Coupling up a trailer"
function
X Select symbol 001Eusing the COMAND
controller, see COMAND.
The "Coupling up a trailer" function is
selected. The distance specifications now
only apply to objects that are at the same
level as the ball coupling.
X Reverse carefully, making sure that trailer
drawbar marker assistant 0021points
approximately in the direction of trailer
drawbar 0020.
X Reverse carefully until the trailer
drawbar 0020reaches red guide line 0003.
X Couple up the trailer (Y page 208).360
°camera
Important safety notes The 360° camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering and
parking. When maneuvering or parking, make
sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in the area in which you are
maneuvering. The 360° camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at
all. It cannot show objects in the following
areas:
R
under the front bumper
R very close to the front bumper
R very close to the rea rbumper
R under the rear bumper
R in close range above the handle on the
trunk lid
R very close to the exterior mirrors
You are always responsible for safety, and
must always pay attention to your
surroundings when parking and
maneuvering. This applies to the areas
behind, in fron tofand beside the vehicle. You
could otherwise endanger yoursel fand
others.
The 360° camera will not function or will
function in a limited manner:
R if the doors are open
R if the exterio rmirrors are folded in
R the tailgate is open
R in heavy rain, snow or fog
R at night or in very dark places
R if the cameras are exposed to very bright
light
R if the area is lit by fluorescen tlight or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
R if you exit a heated garage in winter,
resulting in a rapid change in temperature
R if the camera lenses are dirty or covered
R if the vehicle components in which the
cameras are installed are damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not use the 360 °camera in this case. You
can otherwise injure other sorcause damage
to objects or the vehicle.
General notes The 360° camera is a system consisting of
four cameras. Driving systems
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Stowage space in the rear
Stowage compartment in the rear
!
Do not sit or lean your bodyweight on the
armrests when they are folded out as you
could damage them.
! Close the cover of the stowage
compartmen tbefore folding the rear seat
armrest back into the seat backrest. X
To open: fold down seat armrest 0003.
X Fold cover 0002of the armrest upwards. Stowage net
Stowage nets are located in the front-
passenger footwell and on the left-hand side
of the cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 270)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (Y page 271). Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold
forwards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
R The vehicle occupan twould thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest .The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
R Objects or loads in the trunk/cargo
compartment cannot be restrained by the
seat backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 270).
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded forwards separately
to increase the cargo compartmentc apacity.
Folding the rear seat backrest forward X
Fully insert the backres thead restraints
(Y page 99).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X Pull left-hand or right-hand release
handle 0003of the seat backrest forwards.
Corresponding seat backrest 0002is
released.
X Fold backrest 0002forwards.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
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Stowage well under the cargo
compartment floor
G
WARNING
If you drive when the cargo compartmen tfloor
is open, objects could be flung around, thus
striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the even tofsudden
braking or a sudde nchange in direction.
Always close the cargo compartmentf loor
before a journey. X
To open: open the tailgate.
X Holding the ribbing, press handle 0002
downwards 0003.
Handle 0002folds up.
X Swing the cargo compartment floor
upwards using handle 0002until it rests
against the cargo compartment cover. X
Release hook 0021from the bracket on the
underside of the cargo compartmen tfloor. X
Engage hook 0021into rain trough 0020.
i Stowage compartments 001Eand 001Fcan be
used to stow small, light and flat objects.
! Before you close the tailgate, unhoo kthe
hook from the rain trough and fold the trunk
floor down.
X To close: unhook hook 0021from rain
trough 0020.
X Fasten hook 0021to the bracket on the
underside of the cargo compartmentf loor.
X Fold the trunk floor down.
X Press the cargo compartmen tfloor down
until it engages. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving
characteristics change. If you exceed the
maximum roof load, the driving
characteristics, as well as steering and
braking, will be greatly impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
! Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benzv ehicles. Stowage areas
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