Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Activating/deactivating
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driving. Visibility could otherwise be impaired, endangering you and others.
The rear window defroster has a high current draw. You should therefore switch it off as soon as the window is clear as it only switches off automatically after several minutes. If the battery voltage is too low, the rear window defroster may switch off.
- Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
- Press the
button. The indicator
lamp in the button lights up or
goes out.
Problems with the rear window defroster
The rear window defroster has deactivated itself prematurely or cannot be activated.
Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps or
interior lighting.
When the battery ...
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Headlamp control
Rotate the headlamp control to the
first position to turn on the
parking lamps.
Rotate to the second position
to
turn on the headlamps.
Rotate back to to turn the
headlamps off.
...
Wear indicators
1) New tread
2) Worn tread
3) Tread wear indicator
Each tire incorporates a tread wear
indicator, which becomes visible when
the depth of the tread grooves decreases
to 0.063 in (1.6 mm). ...
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will cause overheating of the
brakes, wearing out the brake and pads faster
and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and ...
