Driving and parking, Driving – Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 2015 Owners Manual User Manual
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is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
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WARNING
Flammable materials introduced through
environmental influence or by animals can
ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or
parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk
of fire.
Carry out regular checks to make sure that
there are no flammable foreign materials in
the engine compartment or in the exhaust
system.
!
Do not depress the accelerator when
starting the engine.
General notes
i
Vehicles with a gasoline engine: the
catalytic converter is preheated for up to
30 seconds after a cold start. The sound of
the engine may change during this time.
Automatic transmission
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P.
i
You can also start the engine when the
transmission is in position N.
Starting procedure with the SmartKey
i
To start the engine using the SmartKey
instead of KEYLESS-GO, pull the Start/
Stop button out of the ignition lock.
X
To start a gasoline engine: turn the
SmartKey to position 3 in the ignition lock
(
Y
page 149) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
X
To start a diesel engine: turn the Smart-
Key to position 2 in the ignition lock
(
Y
page 149).
The % preglow indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X
When the % preglow indicator lamp
goes out, turn the SmartKey to position 3
(
Y
page 149) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
i
You can start the engine without preglow
if the engine is warm.
Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine
You can start the engine if a valid SmartKey
with the integrated KEYLESS-GO function is in
the vehicle. Always take the SmartKey with
you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only
leave it for a short time. Pay attention to the
important safety notes.
i
The Start/Stop button can be used to
start the vehicle without inserting the
SmartKey into the ignition lock. The Start/
Stop button must be inserted in the ignition
lock and the SmartKey must be in the vehi-
cle.
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X
To start a gasoline engine: press the
Start/Stop button once (
Y
page 149).
The engine starts.
X
To start a diesel engine: press the Start/
Stop button once (
Y
page 149).
Preglow is activated and the engine starts.
Pulling away
Automatic transmission
G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or R,
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