2010 Mercedes GLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 110
2010 Mercedes GLK-Class Manual
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108 Instrument cluster range indicator disappears from the multifunction display. The automatic transmission will shift from the current gear range directly into drive position D. Shifting into optimal gear range Controls in detail X Press and hold the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction. The automatic transmission will select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration automatically. This will involve shifting down one or more gears. ! Only conduct operational or performance tests on a two-axle dynamometer. If such tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Because the ESP® operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1) when Rthe parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer the vehicle with the front or rear axle raised (not permissible for vehicles with 4MATIC) Emergency operation (limp-home mode) If vehicle acceleration becomes less responsive or sluggish or the automatic transmission no longer shifts, the automatic transmission is most likely operating in limphome (emergency operation) mode. In this mode only second gear and reverse gear R can be selected. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location. X Shift the automatic transmission into park position P. X Turn off the engine. X Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting. X Restart the engine. X Shift the automatic transmission into drive position D (for second gear) or reverse gear R. X Have the automatic transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Rtowing Active braking action through the ESP® may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Instrument cluster Introduction For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see "Instrument cluster" (Y page 28). G Warning! No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction display is inoperative. As a result, you will not be able to see information about your driving conditions, such as Rspeed Routside Transfer case This section applies to vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive (4MATIC) only. Both the front and rear axles are powered at all times when the vehicle is being operated. temperature lamps messages Rwarning/indicator Rmalfunction/warning Rfailure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impaired.