Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Lights
Switching the daytime running lamps on/ off
This function is not available in Canada. If you have activated the Daytime Running Lights: function and the light switch is in the c or à position, the daytime running lamps are switched on automatically during the day when the engine is running. In the dark, the following also light up:
- the low-beam headlamps
- the parking lamps
- the tail lamps
- the license plate lamp
- the side marker lamps
- Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu.
- Press the or button to select the Lights submenu.
- Press the button to confirm.
- Press the or button to select the Daytime Running Lights: function. You will see the selected setting: Enabled or Disabled.
- Press the button to save the setting.
Activating/deactivating surround lighting and exterior lighting delayed switch-off
If you have activated the Lighting: function and the light switch is in the or position, the following functions are active when it is dark:
- Surround lighting: the exterior lighting remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking with the key. The exterior lighting switches off when you open the driver's door.
- Exterior lighting delayed switch-off: the exterior lighting remains lit for 60 seconds after the engine has been switched off. If you close all the doors, the exterior lighting goes off after 15 seconds.
If you activate the Lighting: function, the following light up depending on the vehicle's equipment:
- the parking lamps
- the fog lamps
- the low-beam headlamps
- the daytime running lamps
- the side marker lamps
- Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu.
- Press the or button to select the Lights submenu.
- Press the a button to confirm.
- Press the or button to select the Locator Lighting: function. You will see the selected setting: Enabled or Disabled.
- Press the button to save the setting. Deactivating delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting temporarily:
- Before leaving the vehicle, turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock.
- Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock and back to position 0. The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is deactivated.
Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is reactivated the next time you start the engine.
Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off
If you activate the Interior Lighting Delay function, the interior lighting remains on for 20 seconds after you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
- Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Settings menu.
- Press the or button to select the Lights submenu.
- Press the button to confirm.
- Press the or button to select the Interior Lighting Delay: function. You will see the selected setting: Enabled or Disabled.
- Press the button to save the setting.
Time/date
This submenu is only available on vehicles with Audio 20. To set the time and the date for vehicles with COMAND, see the separate operating instructions. In the Time/date submenu, you can set the t ...Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic door locking feature If you select the Automatic Door Lock: function, the vehicle is centrally locked above a speed of around 9 mph (15 km/h). For further ...See also:
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will cause overheating of the
brakes, wearing out the brake and pads faster
and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and ...
Spark plugs
It may be difficult to replace the spark
plugs. It is recommended that you have
the spark plugs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer.
The spark plugs should be replaced
according to the maintenance ...
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
normal usage.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it connected
to the tow vehicle.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Tur ...