Mercedes Glkclass 2015 Owner's Manual

2015 GLK - Class

Information Provided by:

Up for anything.

Information Provided by:

Mercedes‑Benz engineers didn’t put the GLK through snow
and sand, wind gusts and crash tests, mountain trails and
racetracks just to get out of the office. They did it so you
could — with complete confidence, and in stylish comfort.
Because every adventurous soul deserves a soulmate.

GLK 250 BlueTEC. While 33 highway mpg1
places it among the most efficient SUVs on
the road, it’s also one of the most enjoyable.
A torque- rich clean diesel2 twin-turbo four
teams up with 19" wheels, a clever AGILITY
CONTROL® suspension and the all - road,
all-season grip of 4matic® all- wheel drive.

GLK 350. With a 302-hp gasoline V- 6 and
a choice of rear-wheel drive or 4matic all­wheel drive, it’s the soul of a sport sedan
wrapped in an SUV body. Standard 19" or
optional 20" wheels make good use of its
multilink suspension. Reaching 60 mph in

6.5 seconds3 makes good use of your time.

GLK 350 shown on cover with Mar s Red pa int, and optional
KEYLESS ‑GO, and Ap pearance, Driver Assistance, Lighting and
Premium Packages. GLK 350 shown above with optional Palladium
Silver metallic paint, and Driver Assistance, Lighting, Premium
and Sport Packages. Please see endnotes at back of brochure.

Information Provided by:

When what you desire 

Information Provided by:

is what you deserve.

Everyone enjoys luxury in life. But enjoying life shouldn’t
ever feel like it’s a luxury. That’s why the GLK doesn’t
just wear the Star on its grille, it earns it. It’s thoughtfully
engineered to make you feel protected and playful, smart
and indulgent, spontaneous and prepared — all at once.

Few automobiles, if any, balance passion with precision the

Information Provided by:

way a Mercedes‑Benz can. No other vehicles can trace their
heritage directly to the invention of the automobile itself —
or to the first all‑ wheel drive, the first racing victory, and the
countless safety breakthroughs among the 80,000 patents
in its family album. And while the 2015 GLK‑Class carries
this mantle forward with honor, it does it with a spirit all its
own — wrapping its inherent aptitude in a fun‑loving attitude.

In fact, it’s the way the GLK brings opposing forces into
perfect harmony that makes it stand apart from all other
SUVs. Its substantial feel — the result of actual substance
like high‑strength steel and standard 19" alloy wheels — is
matched by its refreshing style, with crisp lines that slice
through the wind while maximizing roominess. The richly
finished cabin provides the ideal environment from which
to enjoy its spirited performance — a pairing you can feel

the moment you take the wheel. Its thickly padded 3‑spoke
steering wheel is hand‑ stitched in Nappa leather — an ideal
blend of racy and refined. And while standard ATTENTION
ASSIST® and 11‑way air bag protection have long earned
the GLK acclaim for its safety, it also earns admiration on
looks alone — from its bold grille and chrome trim to its LED
taillamps. The luxury of features in a GLK is quite a rational
reason to consider one. And to consider it a necessity.

GLK 350 shown with Polar White paint, and optional 4mati c

all‑wheel dr ive, KEYLESS‑GO, and Premium and Sport Packages.

Long-distance champ. 

Information Provided by:

And companion.

Some road trips take you cross‑ country. Some take you
across town, every day, for years. That’s why Mercedes‑
Benz engineers the GLK to make every mile memorable
for you, and less impactful for the planet. With the first
clean diesel in its class, it can go farther on a gallon of

1

yet earn the same ultralow‑ emission rating as the

fuel
gasoline‑fueled GLK, in every state, from coast to coast.

Information Provided by:

GLK 250 BlueTEC shown with Black paint, and optional

brushed aluminum running bo ards, and Lighting, Premium and

Spor t Packages. Please see endnotes at back of bro chure.

When your past  

Information Provided by:

is all about  
racing ahead.

The GLK’s family tree is abundant with globetrotting
SUVs and record‑breaking racecars. Strength, agility
and endurance are deeply etched into its genomes.
To develop its natural athletic abilities into real‑ world
capabilities, the GLK underwent a regimen few SUVs
have seen. From rigorous testing in brutal climates, to
vigorous laps on the track, the GLK’s cross‑training
created a compact SUV that’s rugged yet refined, and
limber where many other SUVs lumber. Its available

®

matic

4
fuel‑efficient systems of its kind. Its trim dimensions,
nimble handling and tight turning circle deliver sport‑

all‑wheel drive is among the lightest, most

sedan rewards with an SUV’s commanding view. And
its progressive powertrains accelerate both the pace
of progress and the pulse rate of any driver’s heart.

Mileage master. State‑ of ‑the‑art clean

Information Provided by:

diesel technology makes the GLK 250
BlueTEC® one of the most fuel‑ efficient
luxury SUVs. Two turbochargers — a
fast‑ acting unit for low rpm and a larger,
more powerful turbo as the revs build,
turn the 2.1‑ liter inline ‑ 4 into a torque ‑
wielding giant: 369 lb‑ft comes on at just
1,600 rpm. So in addition to its amazing
24/33 mpg (city/highway)1, it can thrust
you from 0 to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds.3

Revel rouser. A gasoline 3.5‑liter V‑6
outputs 302 hp. It can rush the GLK 350
to 60 in a sports ‑ carlike 6.5 seconds,
but still return 25 mpg on the highway.
Its high‑ pressure Direct Injection and
rapid‑ multispark ignition can precisely
tune themselves in a single millisecond,
generating more power from every drop
of fuel with fewer emissions left behind.

Fingertip 7‑speed. The sporty, smooth
and efficient automatic transmission
features an elegant electronic selector
and shift paddles — all fingertip ‑ close
with your hands on the steering wheel.
Just a tap of either paddle gives you
instant manual control on demand. Fully
automatic shifting resumes after a few
seconds of paddle inactivity, or you can
tap the shift lever to “D” again anytime.
There’s also a pushbutton Sport setting
that raises the shift points to higher rpm,
ideal for more spirited driving moods.

Independent thinking. The versatile
4‑ wheel multilink suspension combines
sport‑sedan refinement with true SUV
flexibility. Innovative AGILITY CONTROL®
reads the road surface via the vertical
movement of each shock absorber. It
can instantly adjust their firmness for
more precise control in sharp corners,
without compromising the GLK’s silky
ride quality on rough or uneven roads.

Year‑round confidence. Standard on
the GLK 250 BlueTEC and optional on
the GLK 350, 4

®

matic

all‑wheel drive
automatically sends the engine’s torque
to the wheels that have the best grip —
whether that’s all four wheels, two of
them, or even just one. It’s lightweight,
flexible and quick to respond, so 4matic
enhances handling in any season, from
winter’s wrath to a dry curve in summer.

Greener red lights. While you’re waiting
for a light to change or for traffic to get
going, an ECO Start/Stop system can
automatically switch off the GLK 350’s
engine, helping save fuel and emissions.
An illuminated “A” symbol tells you when
the engine is paused. The instant you’re
ready to go, the V‑6 automatically fires
back to life as you lift your foot from the
brake, or as you press the accelerator.

4