Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: General notes - Off-road driving - Driving tips - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GLK-Class: General notes

Read this section carefully before driving your vehicle off-road. Practice by driving over more gentle off-road terrain first.

Familiarize yourself with the characteristics of your vehicle and the gear shift operation before driving through difficult terrain.

    Important safety notes
    WARNING Grains of sand, particles of dirt and other abrasive materials can enter the brake system. This can lead to excessive wear and unpredictable braking efficiency. After the brakes have ...

    Checklist before driving off-road
    If the engine oil warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion, stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Check the engine oil level. The engine oil warning lamp warning mu ...

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    Side windows and laminated panoramic roof
    To ensure that the air conditioning works optimally, the side windows, and the laminated panoramic roof should be closed. ...

    Cargo tie-down rings
    Observe the following notes on securing loads: secure the load using the cargo tie down rings. do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip p ...

    Positions of the ignition
    1. Off— locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal. Note: In order to switch off the engine while the vehicle is in motion, shift to neutral and use the brakes to bring the vehicle to a s ...