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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    Replacing the sealing compound container
    The sealing compound container must be replaced if: • the tire sealing system has been used to repair a tire. • the container’s expiration date has passed (see the date on decal). NOTE ...

    Engine coolant
    The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold. 1 Reservoir cap 2 “FULL” 3 “LOW” If the level is on or be ...

    Collision Alert
    When your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly, the red FCA display will flash and sound several beeps. When this occurs, the brake system prepares for driver braking to occur more rap ...