Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: ESP® trailer stabilization
If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer combination) begins to lurch, you can only stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by depressing the brake firmly.
In this situation, ESP® assists you and can detect if the vehicle/trailer combination begins to lurch. ESP® slows the vehicle down by braking and limiting the engine output until the vehicle/trailer combination has stabilized.
Trailer stabilization is active from a speed of approximately 40 mph(65 km/h).
WARNING
The system will not be able to assist when the trailer jackknifes
- if the ESP® has switched off due to a malfunction
- on wet or icy roads
- on roads with slippery surface
- in sand or gravel
Trailers with a high center of gravity may tip over before the system recognizes swaying of the trailer.
Trailer stabilization does not work if ESP® is deactivated or disabled because of a malfunction.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
Observe the "Important safety notes" section ().
WARNING
ESP® should not be deactivated during normal driving other than in the circumstances
described below. Disabling the syst ...
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Observe the "Important safety notes" section ().
EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure on the rear wheels to improve driving
stability while braking.
WARNING
If EBD has m ...
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Installing towing eyelet
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyele ...
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work.
You might hear the ABS pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate,
but this is normal. ...
High-beam flasher
To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 1 or
2 or start the engine.
Pull the combination switch in the direction of arrow 3.
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