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124 Control system Switching automatic central locking on or off Use this function to switch the automatic central locking on or off. With the automatic central locking activated, the vehicle is locked centrally at a vehicle speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h). X Press button = or ; to select the Settings menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Vehicle submenu. X Press button a. X Press button : or 9 to select the Automatic Door Lock: function. The current setting Enabled or Disabled is shown. wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To stop steering wheel movement, move steering wheel adjustment stalk or press one of the memory position buttons. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver's door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. X Controls in detail Press button = or ; to select the Settings menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Convenience submenu. X Press button a. X Press button : or 9 to select the Easy Entry/Exit: function. The current setting Enabled or Disabled is shown. X Press button a to change the current status. Depending on the previous status, the Automatic Door Lock: feature will be Enabled or Disabled. X Convenience submenu Access the Convenience submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Convenience submenu to activate the easy-entry/exit feature (Y page 124), or to set the fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors (Y page 124). Activating easy-entry/exit feature Use this function to activate and deactivate the easy-entry/exit feature (Y page 83). Press button a to change the current status. Depending on the previous status, the Easy Entry/Exit: feature will be Enabled or Disabled. G Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering Switching fold-in function for exterior rear view mirrors on or off This feature is only available in Canada vehicles. Use this function to set the exterior rear view mirrors to be folded in automatically when you lock your vehicle. With this function set to Enabled and the exterior rear view mirrors folded in using the button on the door control panel (Y page 85), the exterior rear view mirrors will

Section	Page
Introduction	21
Product Information	21
Operator’s Manual	21
Notes	21
Vehicle equipment	21
Service and warranty information	21
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	22
Maintenance	22
Roadside Assistance	22
Change of address or ownership	23
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	23
Sport Utility Vehicle	23
Operating safety	24
Proper use of the vehicle	24
Problems with your vehicle	24
Reporting safety defects	25
Reporting safety defects	25
Vehicle data recording	25
Information regarding electronic recording devices	25
At a glance	28
Exterior view	28
Cockpit	29
Instrument cluster	30
Multifunction steering wheel	31
Center console	33
Lower part	33
Upper part	33
Overhead control panel	34
Driver’s door control panel and seat adjustment	35
Safety and security	38
Vehicle equipment	38
Occupant safety	38
Introduction	38
SRS indicator lamp	38
Air bags	39
Occupant Classification System	44
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation system	47
Seat belts	49
NECK-PRO active front head restraints	53
Correct driver seat adjustment	54
Children in the vehicle	55
Panic alarm	61
Driving safety systems	61
Introduction	61
ABS	62
BAS	62
EBP	62
ESP®	63
Anti-theft systems	65
Immobilizer	65
Anti-theft alarm system	65
Canceling the alarm	66
Controls in detail	68
Vehicle equipment	68
Locking and unlocking	68
Notes	68
SmartKey	68
KEYLESS-GO	69
Checking SmartKey batteries	71
Loss of the SmartKey	71
Replacing the SmartKey	72
Opening the doors from the inside	72
Automatic central locking	72
Locking and unlocking from the inside	73
Tailgate	73
Power tailgate	74
Starter switch positions	78
SmartKey	78
KEYLESS-GO	78
Seats	80
Safety notes	80
Seat adjustment	81
Lumbar support	82
Rear seat head restraints	82
Seat heating	83
Multifunction steering wheel	84
Safety notes	84
Steering wheel adjustment, manual	84
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical	84
Easy-entry/exit feature	85
Mirrors	85
Notes	85
Interior rear view mirror	86
Exterior rear view mirrors	86
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	86
Exterior rear view mirror parking position	87
Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors	87
Memory function	88
Notes	88
Storing positions into memory	89
Recalling positions from memory	89
Lighting	89
Notes	89
Exterior lamp switch	89
Combination switch	92
Hazard warning flasher	92
Headlamp cleaning system	93
Corner-illuminating lamps	93
Interior lighting in the front	94
Interior lighting in the rear	94
Wipers	95
Notes	95
Windshield wipers	95
Rear window wiper/washer	96
Problems with wipers	97
Power windows	97
Opening and closing	97
Synchronizing power windows	98
Summer opening feature	99
Convenience closing feature	99
Driving and parking	100
Safety notes	100
Starting the engine	100
Driving off	102
Problems while driving	103
Parking	103
Turning off the engine	104
Automatic transmission	105
Introduction	105
Gear selector lever	105
Shifting procedure	106
Transmission positions	106
Driving tips	107
Gear ranges	108
Automatic shift program	108
One-touch gearshifting	109
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	110
Transfer case	110
Instrument cluster	110
Introduction	110
Activating the instrument cluster	111
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	111
Coolant temperature gauge	111
Tachometer	111
Outside temperature indicator	112
Fuel gauge	112
Control system	112
Introduction	112
Multifunction steering wheel	112
Multifunction display	114
Menus and submenus	115
Trip menu	115
Navi menu	117
Audio menu	117
Tel menu	119
Service menu	120
Settings menu	121
Audio system	127
Audio and telephone operation	127
Audio system overview	127
Operating safety	128
Audio system components	128
Menu	132
Operation	134
SYS menu	137
Radio operation	138
Satellite radio	142
CD and MP3 mode	148
Audio AUX mode	156
Telephone	157
Emergency calls “911”	163
Phone book	164
Call lists	166
Making calls	167
Functions during a single call	169
Driving systems	170
Introduction	170
Cruise control	170
Hill-start assist system	173
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)	173
Parktronic system (Parking Assist)	174
Rear view camera	176
Climate control system	179
Control panel	179
Notes on climate control system	180
Deactivating the climate control system	181
Air conditioning	181
Automatic mode	181
Setting temperature	182
Adjusting air vents	182
Adjusting air distribution	183
Adjusting air volume	184
Front defroster	184
Maximum cooling MAX COOL	184
Air recirculation mode	185
Using driver-side settings for passenger side	185
Rear window defroster	186
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel	186
Extending and retracting the roller sunblinds	186
Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel	187
Synchronizing	188
Loading and storing	189
Loading instructions	189
Roof rack	190
Parcel nets	190
Cargo tie-down rings	190
Hooks	191
Expanding cargo volume	191
Cargo compartment cover blind	192
Cargo net (Canada only)	193
Front storage compartments	194
Rear storage compartments	195
Useful features	197
Cup holders	197
Sun visors	197
Ashtrays	198
Cigarette lighter	199
Power outlets	199
Compass	201
Tele Aid	202
Garage door opener	207
Floormat (driver’s side)	211
Operation	214
Vehicle equipment	214
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	214
At the gas station	214
Refueling	214
Check regularly and before a long trip	215
Engine compartment	216
Hood	216
Engine oil	217
Transmission fluid level	218
Coolant level	218
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	219
Brake fluid level	219
Tires and wheels	220
Safety notes	220
Important guidelines	220
Recommended tire inflation pressure	221
Checking tire inflation pressure	223
Maximum tire inflation pressure	229
Loading the vehicle	229
Maximum tire load	233
Direction of rotation	233
Tire care and maintenance	234
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	235
Rotating tires	236
Tire labeling	237
Load identification	240
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	240
Tire ply material	241
Tire and loading terminology	241
Winter driving	243
General information	243
Winter tires	243
Snow chains	244
Winter driving instructions	245
Driving instructions	245
Drive sensibly – save fuel	245
Drinking and driving	245
Pedals	246
Power assistance	246
Brakes	246
Driving off	247
Hydroplaning	248
Standing water	248
Trailer towing	248
Driving abroad	251
Control and operation of radio transmitters	251
Emission control	251
Maintenance	252
Notes	252
Maintenance service indicator message	252
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	253
Resetting the maintenance service indicator	253
Vehicle care	253
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	253
Practical hints	262
Vehicle equipment	262
Where will I find ...?	262
First aid kit	262
Vehicle tool kit	262
Spare wheel	264
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display	264
Notes	264
Text messages	266
Symbol messages	272
What to do if …	290
Lamps in instrument cluster	290
Lamp in center console	299
Unlocking/locking manually	301
Unlocking the vehicle	301
Locking the vehicle	301
Unlocking and opening the tailgate	302
Manually unlocking the gear selector lever	303
Fuel filler flap	303
Resetting activated NECK-PRO active front head restraints	303
Replacing SmartKey batteries	304
Replacing bulbs	305
Safety notes	305
Bulbs	306
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	307
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	310
Replacing wiper blades	312
Safety notes	312
Placing wiper arms in vertical position	312
Removing wiper blades	313
Installing wiper blades	313
Flat tire	314
Safety notes	314
Preparing the vehicle	314
Mounting the spare wheel	314
Battery	319
Safety notes	319
Charging the battery	321
Jump starting	321
Towing the vehicle	323
Safety notes	323
Installing towing eye bolt	324
Towing with all wheels on the ground	325
Towing with one axle raised	326
Stranded vehicle	326
Fuses	327
Introduction	327
Before replacing fuses	327
Fuse box in passenger compartment	327
Fuse box in engine compartment	328
Fuse box in cargo compartment	328
Technical data	330
Vehicle equipment	330
Parts service	330
Warranty coverage	330
Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet	330
Identification labels	330
Vehicle specification GLK 350 (204.956)	332
Vehicle specification GLK 350 4MATIC (204.987)	332
Rims and tires	333
Notes	333
Same size tires	335
Spare wheel	335
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	336
Capacities	336
Approved engine oils	337
Engine oil additives	338
Air conditioning refrigerant	338
Brake fluid	338
Premium unleaded gasoline	338
Fuel requirements	339
Gasoline additives	339
Coolants	339
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	341

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Switching automatic central locking on or

off

Use this function to switch the automatic

central locking on or off. With the automatic

central locking activated, the vehicle is

locked centrally at a vehicle speed of

approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).

Press button

;

to select the

Settings

menu.

Press button

to select the

Vehicle

submenu.

Press button

to select the

Automatic Door Lock:

function.

The current setting

Enabled

Disabled

is shown.

Press button

to change the current

status.

Depending on the previous status, the

Automatic Door Lock:

feature will be

Enabled

Disabled

Convenience submenu

Access the

Convenience

submenu via the

Settings

menu. Use the

Convenience

submenu to activate the easy-entry/exit

feature (

page 124), or to set the fold-in

function for exterior rear view mirrors

(

page 124).

Activating easy-entry/exit feature

Use this function to activate and deactivate

the easy-entry/exit feature (

page 83).

Warning!

You must make sure no one can become

trapped or injured by the moving steering

wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is

activated.

To stop steering wheel movement, move

steering wheel adjustment stalk or press one

of the memory position buttons.

Do not leave children unattended in the

vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

Children could open the driver’s door and

unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit

feature, which could result in an accident

and/or serious personal injury.

Press button

;

to select the

Settings

menu.

Press button

to select the

Convenience

submenu.

Press button

to select the

Easy Entry/Exit:

function.

The current setting

Enabled

Disabled

is shown.

Press button

to change the current

status.

Depending on the previous status, the

Easy Entry/Exit:

feature will be

Enabled

Disabled

Switching fold-in function for exterior

rear view mirrors on or off

This feature is only available in Canada

vehicles.

Use this function to set the exterior rear view

mirrors to be folded in automatically when

you lock your vehicle.

With this function set to

Enabled

and the

exterior rear view mirrors folded in using the

button on the door control panel

(

page 85), the exterior rear view mirrors will

124

Control system

Controls in detail