Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Automatic transmission
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission out of parking position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
It is only possible to shift the transmission from position P to the desired
position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then is the selector lever lock released.
- Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed.
- Shift the transmission to position D or R.
- Release the parking brake ().
- Release the brake pedal.
- Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
If a warning tone sounds and the Release Park. Brake message appears in the
multifunction display, the parking brake is still applied. Release the parking brake.
The vehicle locks centrally once you have pulled away. The locking knobs in
the doors drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic locking feature ().
Upshifts take place at higher engine speeds after a cold start. This helps
the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature more quickly.
Pulling away
...
Hill start assist
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away forwards or in reverse on an uphill
gradient. It holds the vehicle for a short time after you have removed your foot
from the brake pedal. This gives ...
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CD Player
For vehicles equipped with the MyLink or IntelliLink infotainment system, see
the separate MyLink/ IntelliLink Features and Functions Guide for more information.
The player can be used for CD and ...
Illuminated entry
The interior (dome) light and the map light
will illuminate when the “”
button is
pressed. These lights stay illuminated for
approximately 30 seconds if any of the
doors or the rear gate ...
ABS system self-check
Just after the vehicle is started, you may
feel on the brake pedal a vibration similar
to when the ABS operates, and you may
also hear the sound of the ABS working
from the engine compartment. ...