Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Storing wheels - Changing a wheel - Wheels and tires - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Storing wheels

Store wheels that are not being used in a cool, dry and preferably dark place. Protect the tires from oil, grease, gasoline and diesel.

    Direction of rotation
    Tires with a specified direction of rotation have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of hydroplaning. You will only gain these benefits if the correct direction of rotation is maintained ...

    Cleaning the wheels
    WARNING Do not use power washers with circular-jet nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your vehicle, in particular the tires. You could otherwise damage the tires and cause an accident. ...

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    Breaking-in your vehicle
    Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order t ...

    Keyless drive information messages
    If all of the PCCs are removed from the vehicle while the engine is running or if the ignition is in mode II (see page 82) and all of the doors are closed, a message will appear in the instrumen ...

    Compass
    EX model and EX-L model without navigation system ...