Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Important safety notes - Brakes - Driving tips - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Important safety notes

WARNING WARNING

On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.

WARNING WARNING

Make sure that you do not endanger other road users when you apply the brakes.

    Brakes
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    Downhill gradients
    On long and steep gradients, you must reduce the load on the brakes by shifting early to a lower gear. This allows you to take advantage of the engine braking effect and helps avoid overheating ...

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    Manual transmission
    Manual transmission Selection of reverse gear is prevented when the vehicle is travelling in excess of 24km/h (15mph). Never attempt to engage reverse gear while the vehicle is in forward mo ...

    Dsc warning lamp
    The amber DSC warning lamp in the instrument panel illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes when the engine is started. If the lamp flashes while driving, the DSC ...

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