2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV wheel size

Structure and characteristics
(definition) .....................................
349
Summer tires ................................. 330
Temperature .................................. 345
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 351
Tire bead (definition) ......................351
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 351
Tire pressures (recommended)
......349
Tire size (data) ............................... 357
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 346
Tire tread ....................................... 329
Tire tread (definition) .....................351
Total load limit (definition) ............. 352
Traction ......................................... 344
Traction (definition) ....................... 351
Tread wear ..................................... 344
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................351
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 349
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 350
Wear indicator (definition) .............352
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 349
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........320
Installing the towing eye ................ 321
Removing the towing eye ...............321
With the rear axle raised ................ 322
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist .....................188
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 308
Coupling up a trailer ......................210
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 212
Driving tips .................................... 208
Important safety notes .................. 208
Installing the ball coupling .............210
Lights display message .................. 239
Mounting dimensions .................... 374
Power supply ................................. 213
Removing the ball coupling ............213
Shift range ..................................... 151Storing the ball coupling
................213
Trailer loads ................................... 374
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 322
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 323
Important safety notes
..................320
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 212
Trailer towing Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 205
Active Lane Keeping Assist .... 202, 208
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
PARKTRONIC ................................. 183
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights .....................212
Transfer case ..................................... 154
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display .........149
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................149
Transporting the vehicle .................. 322
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 169
Driving downhill ............................. 169
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability ....................................... 169
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 309
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 219
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 220
see Trip odometer
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 119
Display message ............................ 240
Switching on/off ........................... 112
see Turn signals
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 351
Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate Index
19

U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 279
Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 254
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking .......................81
Equipment
....................................... 23
Individual settings ..........................226
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 339
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 356
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 161
Pulling away ................................... 143
Raising ........................................... 354
Reporting problems .........................27
Securing from rolling away ............353
Towing away .................................. 320
Transporting .................................. 322
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................74
Vehicle data ................................... 373
Vehicle data ....................................... 373
Vehicle dimensions ...........................373
Vehicle emergency locking ................81
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............364
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 312
Video (DVD) ........................................ 223
VIN ...................................................... 364W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 259
Brakes ........................................... 259
Check Engine ................................. 264Coolant
.......................................... 265
Distance warning ........................... 267
DISTRONIC PLUS
...........................
267
ESP ®
.............................................. 261
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 262
Fuel tank ........................................ 264
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 47
Reserve fuel

................................... 264
Seat belt ........................................ 257
SRS ................................................ 263
Tire pressure monitor .................... 268
Warranty ............................................ 364
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 255
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........356
Wheel chock ...................................... 353
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 352
Checking ........................................ 329
Cleaning ......................................... 305
Cleaning (warning) .........................353
Emergency spare wheel ................. 359
Important safety notes .................. 328
Interchanging/changing ................352
Mounting a new wheel ................... 355
Mounting a wheel .......................... 353
Removing a wheel ..........................355
Storing ........................................... 352
Tightening torque ........................... 356
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 357
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 236
Operation ......................................... 46
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 134
see Windshield
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system .............. 303
Notes ............................................. 372
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................124
Rear window wiper ........................12120
Index

As the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating position
and correct positioning of the hands on the
steering wheel will help
to
keep you at a safe
distance from the air bag. Occupants who are
not wearing their seat belt, are not seated
properly or are too close to the air bag can be
seriously injured or killed by an air bag, as it
inflates with great force instantaneously:
R sit with the seat belt fastened correctly and
in a position that is as upright as possible
with your back against the backrest.
R move the driver's seat as far back as
possible, still permitting proper operation
of vehicle controls. The distance from the
center of the driver's chest to the center of
the air bag cover on the steering wheel
must be at least 10 inches (25 cm). You
should be able to accomplish this by
adjusting the seat and steering wheel. If
you have any difficulties, please contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
R do not lean your head or chest close to the
steering wheel or dashboard.
R only hold the steering wheel on the outside.
Placing hands and arms inside the rim can
increase the risk and potential severity of
hand/arm injury if the driver front air bag
inflates.
R adjust the front-passenger seat as far back
as possible from the dashboard when the
seat is occupied.
R occupants, 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 or fatal injuries should the side
impact air bag be deployed. 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.
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.
G
WARNING
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 seat
recommended for the size and
weight of the child.
(2) Always wear seat belts properly.
The air bags are only deployed if the air bag
control unit detects the need

for deployment.
Only in the event of such a situation, will the
air bags provide their supplemental
protection.
If the driver and front passenger do not wear
their seat belts, 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, the air bags will not deploy. The
driver and passenger 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 if the vehicle rolls over.
Air bags are not a substitute for seat belts.
Always wear your seat belt, regardless of
whether or not your vehicle is equipped with
air bags. Occupant safety
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0073 0074 indicator lamp goes out or
remains out, do not
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 have to 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, and secure child restraint with
the vehicle's seat belt according to the
child seat manufacturer's instructions. G
WARNING
Infants and small children should never share
a seat belt with another

occupant. In the event
of an accident, they could be crushed
between the occupant and seat belt.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
Children that are too large for a child restraint
must travel in seats using normal seat belts.
Position the shoulder belt across the chest
and shoulder, not the face or neck. A booster
seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat
belt positioning for children over 41 lbs
(18 kg) until they reach a height where a lap/
shoulder belt fits properly without a booster
seat.
When the child restraint is not in use, remove
it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat
belt to prevent the child restraint from
becoming a projectile in the event of an
accident.
If an infant or child is traveling in the vehicle:
X Secure the infant or child with an
appropriate infant or child restraint recommended for the child's age and
weight.
X Make sure that the infant or child is
properly secured at all times while the
vehicle is in motion. G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could

result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could:
R injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
R be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
R injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned on these
parts. G
WARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or trunk unless

they
are firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident60
Children in the vehicle
Safety

If the
00E5 warning lamp and the 00BB
warning lamp are lit continuously,
ESP®
is not
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page 261) and display messages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster
(Y page 232).
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function
properly.
Characteristics of ESP General information
ESP
®
is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
If ESP ®
intervenes, the 00E5 ESP®
warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP ®
intervenes:
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
under any
circumstances.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far
as necessary when pulling away.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
Vehicles with the ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving. The engine starts
automatically when the driver wants to pull
away again. ESP ®
remains in its previously
selected status. Example: if ESP ®
was
deactivated before the engine was switched
off, ESP ®
remains deactivated when the
engine is switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®Important safety notes
You can select between the following states
of ESP:
R
ESP ®
is activated.
R ESP ®
is deactivated. G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations
described in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the
following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
i Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply.

ESP®
will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the
vehicle if the vehicle starts to skid or a
wheel starts to spin.
Deactivating/activating ESP ® X
To switch off: press button 0043.
The 00BB ESP ®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch on: press button 0043.
The 00BB ESP ®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Characteristics when ESP ®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is

deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the 00E5 ESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle. Driving safety systems
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settings with the memory function
(Y page 106).
Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The seats can still be adjusted when there is
no key in the ignition lock. For this reason,
children should never be left unsupervised in
the vehicle. They could otherwise become
trapped when adjusting the seat. G
WARNING
Make sure that the back of your head is
supported at eye level by the central area of
the head restraint. If your head is not
supported correctly by the head
restraint, you
could suffer a severe neck injury in the event
of an accident. Never drive if the head
restraints are not engaged and set correctly. G
WARNING
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of seat belts, must be done
before setting the vehicle in motion. G
WARNING
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never travel in a moving

vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or
fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts
provide the best restraint when the wearer is
in a position that is as upright as possible and
seat belts are properly positioned on the
body. G
WARNING
Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you
can correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
R adjust the seat backrest until

your arms are
slightly angled when holding the steering
wheel.
R adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as possible
with the driver still able to operate the
controls properly.
R adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the center
of the head restraint supports the back of
the head at eye level.
R never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. G
WARNING
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 seat whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriately sized
child restraint system or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint. G
WARNING
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints. Seats
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z

thereby unintentionally activate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature and become trapped.
G
WARNING
Let the system complete the adjustment
procedure before setting the vehicle in
motion. All steering wheel adjustment must
be completed before setting the vehicle in
motion. Driving off with the steering wheel
still adjusting could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board
computer (
Y page 229).
Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel swings upwards when
you:
R
remove the SmartKey from the

ignition lock
R open the driver's door and KEYLESS-GO is
in position 1
R open the driver's door and the SmartKey is
in position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop.
Position of the steering wheel for
driving The steering wheel is moved to the last
selected position when:
R
the driver's door is closed.
R you insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock.
or
R you press the Start/Stop button once on
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO.
When you close the driver's door with the
ignition switched on, the steering wheel is also automatically moved to the previously
set position.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored when you switch off the ignition or
when you store the setting with the memory
function (
Y page 106).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident,
the

steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened. This occurs irrespective of the
position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and
rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in the on-board computer. Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever 0043
forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects are actually closer than they
appear. You could misjudge the

distance from
vehicles driving behind and cause an Mirrors
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your
vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: ( Y page 27).Loading guidelines
G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around

and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking or
a sudden change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide.

If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the vehicle
weight including fuel, vehicle tool kit, spare
wheel, installed accessories, vehicle
occupants and luggage/cargo.
The gross load limit and the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) for your vehicle must
never be exceeded. The gross load limit and the GVWR are specified on the vehicle
identification plate on the B-pillar of the
driver's door (
Y page 339).
The load must also be

distributed so that the
weight on each axle never exceeds the gross
axle weight rating (GAWR) for the front and
rear axles. The specifications for GVWR and
GAWR are on the vehicle identification plate
on the B-pillar of the driver's door
(Y page 339).
Further information can be found in the
"Loading the vehicle" section ( Y page 339).
The handling characteristics of a laden
vehicle are dependent on the distribution of
the load within the vehicle. For this reason,
you should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
R The cargo compartment is the preferred
place to carry objects.
R Position heavy loads as far forwards as
possible and as low down in the cargo
compartment as possible.
R The load must not protrude above the
upper edge of the seat backrests.
R Always place the load against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
R Always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R Use the cargo tie down rings and the parcel
nets to transport loads and luggage.
R Use cargo tie-down rings and fastening
materials appropriate for the weight and
size of the load.
R Hook in the cargo net (if installed) when
loading.
R Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie-downs. pad sharp edges
for protection.270
Loading guidelines
Stowage and features