2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV technical data

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction .........................................
22 At a glance
........................................... 29 Safety ...................................................
39 Opening and closing
...........................73 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....
95 Lights and windshield wipers
..........109 Climate control
................................. 125 Driving and parking ..........................
139 On-board computer and displays
....215 Stowage and features ......................
269 Maintenance and care
......................297 Breakdown assistance
.....................311 Wheels and tires ...............................
327 Technical data ...................................
363 Contents
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Defrosting the windows .................
135
Defrosting the windshield .............. 134
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 127
Important safety notes .................. 126
Indicator lamp ................................ 132
Maximum cooling .......................... 135
Notes on
using automatic climate
control ................................... 128, 131
Overview of systems ...................... 126
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 132
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 136
Rear control panel .........................130
Refrigerant ..................................... 372
Refrigerant filling capacity .............373
Setting the air distribution .............133
Setting the airflow ......................... 134
Setting the air vents ......................137
Setting the temperature ................ 133
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 136
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 136
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 135
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 134
Coat hooks ......................................... 276
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 360
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................112
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 295
Calling up ....................................... 294
Setting ........................................... 294
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Convenience closing feature ..............88
Convenience opening feature ............87Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 302
Display message ............................ 243
Filling capacity ............................... 371
Important safety notes
..................371
Temperature gauge ........................ 216
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ............................. 114
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 116
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................170
Deactivating ................................... 171
Display message ............................ 251
Driving system ............................... 169
Function/notes ............................. 169
Important safety notes .................. 169
Setting a speed .............................. 170
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 170
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 278
Important safety notes .................. 278
Rear compartment ......................... 278
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...27
Customer Relations Department .......27 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster


Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 242
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 111
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 26 Index
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Active Driving Assistance
package .........................................
202
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 205
Active Parking Assist .....................184
ATTENTION ASSIST
........................197
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 198
Cruise control ................................ 169
Display message ............................ 247
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 171
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 200
Lane Tracking package .................. 198
PARKTRONIC ................................. 180
Rear view camera .......................... 188
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 151
Brakes ........................................... 164
Break-in period .............................. 140
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
Downhill gradient ........................... 164
Drinking and driving .......................162
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Driving in winter ............................. 166
Driving on flooded roads ................166
Driving on sand .............................. 168
Driving on wet roads ...................... 166
Driving over obstacles ................... 168
Exhaust check ............................... 162
Fuel ................................................ 162
General .......................................... 162
Hydroplaning ................................. 166
Icy road surfaces ........................... 166
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 164
Off-road driving .............................. 167
Snow chains .................................. 331
Symmetrical low beam .................. 110
Tire ruts ......................................... 168
Towing a trailer .............................. 208
Traveling uphill ............................... 168
Wet road surface ........................... 164
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 222
DVD video (on-board computer) ......223 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................229
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 103
Function/notes
............................. 102
Switching on/off ........................... 229
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 163
On-board computer ....................... 220
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 145
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 145
Deactivating/activating ................. 146
General information ....................... 144
Important safety notes .................. 144
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 81
Vehicle ............................................. 81
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 360
Important safety notes .................. 359
Storage location ............................ 360
Stowing .......................................... 361
Technical data ............................... 362
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 58
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 85
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 264
Display message ............................ 243
ECO start/stop function ................ 144
Engine number ............................... 365
Irregular running ............................ 147
Jump-starting ................................. 318
Starting problems .......................... 147 Index
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Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 220
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 217
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 226
see Instrument cluster

SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 68
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 235
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 142
Steering (display message) ..............255
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................102
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 102
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 217
Cleaning ......................................... 308
Important safety notes .................. 102
Paddle shifters ............................... 152
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 106
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........152
Stowage areas ................................... 271
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 271
Cup holders ................................... 278
Glove box ....................................... 271
Important safety information ......... 271
Rear ............................................... 272
Stowage net ................................... 272
Stowage net ....................................... 272Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature

Summer tires ..................................... 330
Sun visor ............................................ 278
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 227
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) .......................25
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 136
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............71 T
Tachometer ........................................ 216
Tailgate Display message ............................ 254
Emergency unlocking .......................85
Important safety notes .................... 82
Limiting the opening angle ...............85
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ......................................

84
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 83
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82
Opening dimensions ...................... 373
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 240
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 365
Emergency spare wheel ................. 362
Information .................................... 364
Tires/wheels ................................. 357
Trailer loads ................................... 374
Vehicle data ................................... 373
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 287
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Downloading routes .......................290
Emergency call .............................. 284
Geo fencing ................................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 283
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 289
MB info call button ........................ 286
Remote vehicle locking .................. 288 Index
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symbol
0043 is shown in green. Active Lane
Keeping Assist is ready for use.
If Standard is selected, no warning
vibration occurs if:
R you have switched on
the
turn signals. In
this event, the warnings are suppressed
for a certain period of time.
R a driving safety system intervenes, such
as ABS, BAS or ESP ®
.
If Adaptive is selected, no warning
vibration occurs if:
R you have switched on the turn signals. In
this event, the warnings are suppressed
for a certain period of time.
R a driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ABS, BAS or ESP ®
.
R you accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown.
R you brake hard.
R you steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid
an obstacle or change lanes quickly.
R you cut the corner on a sharp bend.
Towing a trailer
When you attach a trailer,

make sure you have
correctly established the electrical
connection. This can be accomplished by
checking the trailer lighting. Towing a trailer
Notes on towing a trailer
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, the braking system can

overheat. This
increases the stopping distance and can even
cause the braking system to fail. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Never
depress the brake pedal and the accelerator
pedal at the same time. G
WARNING
When the vehicle/trailer combination begins
to lurch, you could lose control of it. The
vehicle/trailer combination could even
rollover. There is a risk of an accident.
On no account should you attempt to
straighten up the vehicle/trailer combination
by increasing the speed. Reduce vehicle
speed and do not countersteer. Apply the
brake as necessary.
! Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results

in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
Please observe the manufacturer's operating
instructions for the trailer coupling if a
detachable trailer coupling is used.
Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If
you do not couple the trailer to the towing
vehicle correctly, the trailer could become
detached.
Make sure that the following values are not
exceeded:
R the permissible trailer drawbar noseweight
R the permissible trailer load
R the permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
R the maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
The applicable permissible values, which
must not be exceeded, can be found:
R in the vehicle documents
R on the identification plates of the trailer tow
hitch, the trailer and the vehicle
If the values differ, the lowest value applies.
You will find the values approved by the
manufacturer on the vehicle identification
plates and those for the towing vehicle under
"Technical data".
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison
with when driving without a trailer. 208
Towing a trailer
Driving and parking

The vehicle/trailer combination:
R
is heavier
R is restricted in its acceleration and
gradient-climbing capability
R has an increased braking distance
R is affected more by strong crosswinds
R demands more sensitive steering
R has a larger turning radius
This could impair the handling
characteristics.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your
speed to the current road and weather
conditions. Do not exceed the maximum
permissible speed for your vehicle/trailer
combination.
General notes R
Do not exceed the legally prescribed
maximum speed for vehicle/trailer
combinations in the relevant country.
This lowers the risk of an accident.
R Only install an approved trailer
coupling on
your vehicle.
Further information on availability and on
installation is available from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R The bumpers of your vehicle are not
suitable for installing detachable trailer
couplings.
R Do not install hired trailer couplings or
other detachable trailer couplings on the
bumpers of your vehicle.
R To reduce the risk of damage to the ball
coupling, remove it from the ball coupling
recess when not in use.
i When towing a trailer, set the tire
pressure on the rear axle of the towing
vehicle for a maximum load; see the tire
pressure table in the fuel filler flap
(Y page 349).
You will find installation dimensions and loads
in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 374). Missing values for the maximum noseweight
of the trailer drawbar on the ball coupling
were
unavailable at
the time

of going to print.
However, the actual noseweight must not
exceed the value given on the identification
plates of the trailer tow hitch and trailer. The
lowest weight applies.
Please note that when towing a trailer,
PARKTRONIC ( Y page 180) is only available
with limitations or not at all.
i On vehicles without level control, the
height of the ball coupling will alter
according to the load placed on the vehicle.
If necessary, use a trailer with a height-
adjustable drawbar.
Driving tips i
Observe the notes on ESP ®
trailer
stabilization ( Y page 69).
The maximum permissible speed for

vehicle/
trailer combinations depends on the type of
trailer. Before beginning the journey, check
the trailer's documents to see what the
maximum permissible speed is. Observe the
legally prescribed maximum speed in the
relevant country.
For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the
maximum permissible rear axle load is
increased when towing a trailer. Refer to the
"Technical data" section to find out whether
this applies to your vehicle.
If you utilize any of the added maximum rear
axle load when towing a trailer, the vehicle/
trailer combination may not exceed a
maximum speed of 60 mph (100 km/h) for
reasons concerning the operating permit.
This also applies in countries in which the
permissible maximum speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations is above 60 mph
(100 km/h).
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison
with when driving without a trailer.
On long and steep downhill gradients, you
must select shift range 1, 2 or 3 in good time. Towing a trailer
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Driving and parking Z

R
only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ®
off.
R have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels. General notes
You should regularly check the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularly

prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary (Y page 331). The applicable value
is found on the wheel or under "Technical
data" ( Y page 357).
i When you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning
system/the tire pressure monitor when the
damaged wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor:
after mounting an emergency spare wheel,
the system may still display the tire
pressure of the removed wheel for a few
minutes. The value displayed for the
mounted emergency spare wheel is not the
same as the current tire pressure of the
emergency spare wheel.
An emergency spare wheel may also be
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the
emergency spare wheel. Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
Collapsible spare wheel
Removing the collapsible emergency
spare wheel The collapsible spare wheel can be found in
the stowage well under the cargo
compartment floor.
X
Lift the cargo compartment floor up
(Y page 277). X
Remove stowage compartment 0043.
X Turn retaining screw 0044 counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Remove collapsible spare wheel 0087.
X Take the wheel bolts for the collapsible
spare wheel from the vehicle tool kit.
For further information on changing a wheel
and mounting the spare wheel, see
(Y page 312).
Inflating the collapsible spare wheel !
Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using
the tire inflation compressor before
lowering the vehicle. The wheel rim could
otherwise be damaged. 360
Emergency spare wheel
Wheels and tires

Technical data
Collapsible spare wheel
Tires Wheels V1
185/75 – 17 98 P
Tire pressure: 280 kPa (2.8 bar/41 psi) 6.0 B x 17 H2 ET 25 003B
i
The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel.362
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tires