Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Notes for 4MATIC vehicles
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed with either the front or the rear axle
raised, as doing so will damage the transmission.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or damage to the front or rear axle, have it transported on a transporter or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical system
If the battery is defective, the automatic transmission will be locked in position P. To shift the automatic transmission to position N, you must provide power to the vehicle's electrical system in the same way as when jump-starting ().
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or trailer.
Transporting the vehicle
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer
or transporter if you wish to transport it.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
Shift the ...
Recovering a vehicle that has become stuck
Pull away smoothly, slowly, and in a straight line when pulling
out a vehicle that has become stuck. Excessive tractive power could damage the vehicles.
If the drive wheels have become stuck in ...
See also:
Engine Block Heater (if equipped)
Engine Block
Heater (if equipped)
The engine block heater will help you start the engine more easily in very cold
weather (–18°C (0°F) or below). To use the engine block heater: 1) Turn off ...
Opening and closing the side outlets
1 Open the vent.
2 Close the vent.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■Windo ...
ECO gauge (models with type A combination meter)
The unit displayed varies depending on
the model.
The ECO gauge shows the difference
between the average rate of fuel consumption
since the trip meter was last
reset and the current rate ...
