Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Kickdown - Driving tips - Automatic transmission - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Kickdown

Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.

  • Vehicles for USA: fully depress the accelerator pedal. The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
  • Vehicles for Canada: depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.

The transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.

    Working on the vehicle
    WARNING When working on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into park position P. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accide ...

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    Anti-entrapment function
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    To erase all programming
    For first time programming, ensure that the engine is switched off: 1. Ensure that the ignition is on (but with the engine switched off). 2. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons. Keep th ...