Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Important safety notes
WARNING
The following factors increase the risk of accidents:
- Excessive speed, especially in turns
- Wet and slippery road surfaces
- Following another vehicle too closely
The driving safety systems described in this section cannot reduce these risks or prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle. They cannot increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with the driving safety systems described in this section must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others.
Always adjust your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions and keep a safe distance to other road users and objects on the street.
If a driving system malfunctions, other driving safety systems may also switch off. Observe indicator and warning lamps that may come on as well as messages in the multifunction display that may appear.
Please note that the driving safety systems described only work as effectively as possible when there is adequate contact between the tires and the road surface. Pay particular attention to the information regarding tires, recommended minimum tire tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and tires" section ().
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow chains. Only in this way will the driving safety systems described in this section work as effectively as possible.
Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems: ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) BAS (Brake Assist System) ESPВ® (Electronic Stability Program) EBD (El ...See also:
Hitch assist
Hitch assist is a user selectable touch screen
feature that can aid the process of guiding the
vehicle to the trailer tow hitch. See 109,
SURROUND CAMERA SYSTEM. ...
Dual view tv operation
If you would like to change the TV programme
while the vehicle is moving, there are two
methods available;
1. Press the dual view hardkey to display the
control menu.
Select an alternative channe ...
Terrain response operation
Terrain Response selection is via one of two
centre console switches. Depending on vehicle
specification, the control switches may include
a Dynamic program setting. Use the switches
to move throu ...