Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Driving downhill
- Drive slowly.
- Do not drive at an angle down steep inclines. Steer into the line of fall and drive with the front wheels aligned straight. Otherwise, the vehicle could slip sideways, tip and rollover.
- Before tackling steep downhill gradients, select shift range 1.
- Activate DSR. If this is not sufficient, brake gently. When doing so, make sure that the vehicle is facing in the direction of the line of fall.
- Check that the brakes are working normally after a long downhill stretch.
Brow of hill
When driving up an uphill gradient, slightly reduce pressure on the accelerator
immediately before reaching the brow of the hill. Use the vehicle's own impetus
to drive over the top of the hil ...
Driving systems
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See also:
Retrieve My Number
1. Push X. System responds: “OnStar ready.”
2. Say “My Number.” System responds: “Your OnStar Hands-Free Calling number is.” ...
Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical
key.
Open the driver's door.
Close the front-passenger door, the rear doors and the tailgate.
Press the locki ...
Type A audio set (if equipped)
Type A audio set (if equipped)
The audio set will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the “Acc” or “ON”
position.
- Power and audio controls: refer to page
- Radio operation: ...
