Mercedes Glkclass 2012 Owner's Manual

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2012 GLK-Class

125! years of innovation

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In 1886, Carl Benz was awarded the patent for inventing the first car,

while just 60 miles away, Gottlieb Daimler developed his own version.

Between them they also invented the motorcycle and truck, and won

the first auto race. For 125 years, a passion for innovation has driven

Mercedes -Benz to continually reinvent the automobile — and redefine

the standard for all cars. The pioneering spirit that brought such firsts

as 4 - wheel independent suspension, the Electronic Stability Program

and side curtain air bags to cars, also brought them to SUVs. Today,

the Three -Pointed Star re mains f ar m ore than a shining symbol of

Mercedes -Benz innovation. It’s a guiding beacon for all automobiles.

compact dimensions.

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uncompromised character.

To create a vehicle with the race-bred performance of a Mercedes -Benz sport sedan and the

legendary capability of our SUVs, our engineers went to some great lengths. They spent years

traversing 1.5 million miles of punishing terrain, Arctic winters, African desert heat, and even

a few racetracks. And they returned with a more compact SUV that leaves every measure of a

Mercedes-Benz undiminished. From performance and safety to quality and style, the GLK-Class

fills the big shoes that come with its 125-year legacy. With unwavering courage, flexible skills

and bold design, it might leave a smaller footprint. But it still makes a mighty impression.

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GLK 350 4matic shown with optional Iridium Silver metallic paint,

and Appearance, Lighting and Premium 1 Packages .

Tenacious confidence. Optional 4matic all -wheel drive

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integrates our 4-wheel Electronic Traction System. 4- E TS
continually redistributes torque to the wheels — or a single
wheel — with the best grip.3 A permanent 45:55 front/rear
torque split delivers precise, sporty handling on dry roads.

Surefooted competence. Standard 19" wheels offer ample
evidence of the GLK’s roadholding expertise. Even bolder 20"
wheels are optional: A new twin 5-spoke design highlights the
Appearance Package, while sculpted lower bodywork sets off
the AMG twin 5-spoke wheels in the AMG Styling Package.

any corner of the earth.

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any curve in the road.

If you want to test the mettle of an SUV, throw it a curve. The GLK-Class is one compact SUV whose

enthusiasm won’t waver under the pressures of a winding road, a weekend towing excursion,1 or

even a stoplight showdown with a sports car. With a torque - rich 3.5 - liter V-6, the GLK 350 reaches

60 mph in an exuberant 6.5 seconds,2 accompanied by the subtle growl of true dual exhausts.

Standard 19" — or optional 20" — wheels team up with a 4 -wheel multilink suspension with AGILITY

CONTROL for instant response to every change in the road. And unlike some compact SUVs, the GLK

offers the sport- sedan balance of rear-wheel drive or optional 4matic™ all - wheel drive. Most any SUV

can look confident on the surface. In the GLK- Class, you’ll feel it — on most any surface of the earth.

GLK 350 shown wi th optional Diamo nd W hite metallic paint, t rai ler h itch , and

Appearance and Premium 1 Packages. Please see endnotes at back of brochure.

Flexible muscle. The 268- hp V-6 of the GLK 350 delivers a torrent of
torque throughout its eager rev range. Its 7- speed automatic makes
even better use of all that power, continually adapting to your driving
style or letting you take charge with manual- style Touch Shift control.
Sport and Economy modes let you emphasize rpm or mpg on demand.

Nimble reflexes. Its 4 - wheel independent multilink suspension shares

more than its design inspiration with our sport sedans. It also features
our AGILITY CONTROL system — an innovation that responds to every
move of each wheel, instantly recalibrating the shock absorbers to
balance quick, agile handling with a ride that’s calm and composed.

pioneering insight.

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protective instinct.

Wherever you seek adventure in a GLK- Class, you travel with a legion of reinforcements and a legacy of safety innovation. And while

its engineering is on the cutting edge, its survival instincts have been honed for generations. After all, Mercedes -Benz didn’t just

introduce 4 - wheel disc brakes, crumple zones and the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) in the world of cars. We also pioneered

such advances as side curtain air bags and the 4-wheel Electronic Traction System in the SUV kingdom as well. The GLK- Class wraps

nine standard air bags and an army of advanced safety systems in a high - strength steel body — all ready to respond as an integrated

system of protection. It’s the reassuring result of decades spent preparing for what could be a few milliseconds of misadventure.

prepare.

High -strength body. Approximately 70% of the
GLK- Class body structure is made from high- and
ultra-high- strength steel. Advanced crumple zones,
two steel beams in each door, and an extensively
reinforced cabin help to divert impact energy over,
under and around the passenger compartment.

Adaptive brakes. An integrated system of braking
advances helps to make driving more reassuring in
a variety of situations. Should the driver lift of f the
accelerator quickly, Predictive Brake Priming sets the
brake pads closer to the discs — for more immediate
response when the driver steps on the brakes. When
driving with the windshield wipers on, Automatic
Brake Drying gently applies the brakes periodically —
to sweep away water that can accumulate on the
discs in the rain. And during uphill starts, a Hill - Start
Assist feature helps to prevent unwanted rollback.

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detect.

Emergency- sensing. Two safety systems originally
pioneered by Mercedes- Benz help you avoid potential
collisions. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
monitors the vehicle’s response to driving inputs
such as steering and braking, and responds to help
keep it on course during evasive maneuvers.3 Brake
Assist can apply full braking pressure if it detects an
emergency braking situation — based on how quickly
the driver steps on the brake pedal — potentially
shortening your overall stopping distance.

Bi-Xenon headlamps. With the optional Lighting
Package, Bi - Xenon headlamps pierce the night with
light that’s closer in perception to natural daylight
than halogen headlamps. Active Curve Illumination
swivels the headlamp beams as you turn the steering
wheel, to improve illumination into corners up to
90% over conventional fixed lamps. The package
also includes corner- illuminating front lamps, to help
brighten your path into sharp turns and driveways,
as well as headlamp washers that help to keep the
lamps cleaner with a high - pressure spray of fluid.

Daytime lighting. Standard Daytime Running Lamps
(DRLs) help make your presence more apparent to
other drivers on the road. With the optional Lighting
Package or the AMG Styling Package, bright white
LEDs help make the DRLs even more noticeable.

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react.

Advanced restraints. Nine standard air bags in the
GLK- Class offer 11- way protection. Innovative pelvic
air bags complement the front - seat side - impact air
bags. A driver’s knee air bag augments dual- stage
front air bags.5 Side curtain air bags are provided at
all four outboard seating positions, as are seat- belt
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and belt- force
limiters. In a rear impact, NECK - PRO active front
head restraints help to prevent whiplash.

Post - collision response. In the event that an
air bag or a seat -belt ETD deploys, the optional
Mercedes-Benz mbrace™ system includes Automatic
Collision Notification, which initiates a call to our
24 - hour emergency response center — even if you
cannot.6 In addition, the GLK will automatically shut
off its engine and fuel supply, turn on the hazard
flashers and some of the interior lights, partially open
the windows to help ventilate the cabin, and unlock
the doors in an effort to assist rescuers.