Driving and parking, Automatic transmission – Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 2015 Owners Manual User Manual
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M
M Solutions
The engine is not run-
ning smoothly and is
misfiring.
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
X
Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it.
The coolant tempera-
ture gauge shows a
value above 248 ‡
(120 †).
The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
X
Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down.
X
Check the coolant level (
Y
page 303). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position N when you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
DIRECT SELECT lever
Overview of transmission positions
The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the
steering column.
j
Park position with parking lock
k
Reverse gear
i
Neutral
h
Drive
i
The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns
to its original position. The current trans-
mission position P, R, N or D appears in the
transmission position display (
Y
page 157)
in the multifunction display.
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Automatic transmission
Driving
and
parking