Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Displays and operation

Coolant temperature display

WARNING WARNING

Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.

Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.

Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.

The coolant temperature gauge is in the instrument cluster on the left-hand side.

Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).

If the coolant temperature rises above 248 ‡(120 †), do not drive any further If the coolant temperature is too high a display message is shown.

If the coolant temperature rises above 248 ‡(120 †), do not drive any further as this could damage the engine.

Tachometer

The red band in the tachometer indicates the engine's overrevving range.

The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine when the red band is reached. Do not drive in the overrevving range, as this could damage the engine.

The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine when the red band is reached.

Outside temperature display

The outside temperature display is in the multifunction display ().

WARNING WARNING

The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.

Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges.

Changes in the outside temperature are displayed after a short delay.

Speedometer with segments

The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available.

Cruise control () activated: The segments light up from the stored speed to the maximum speed.

Operating the on-board computer

Overview

The on-board computer is activated as soon as you turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock.

You can control the multifunction display and the settings in the on-board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.

  1. Multifunction display
  2. ight control panel
  3. To switch on the Voice Control System; see the separate operating instructions
  4. Back button
  5. Left control panel

Left control panel

Right control panel

Right control panel

Back button

Back button

Multifunction display

Multifunction display

Values and settings as well as display messages are shown in the multifunction display.

  1. : Description field
  2. ; Menu bar
  • To show menu bar 2: press the button on the steering wheel. or button on the steering wheel.

See also:


Indicator lamps
Turn-signal indicator lamps/Hazard warning indicator lamps These indicator lamps blink on and off when a turn-signal lamp is operating. NOTE: ● If the blinking is too fast, the cause may be a blown lamp bulb or a faulty turn-signal conn ...

Starting the Engine
Before Starting the Engine 1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully. 2) Manual Transmission – Shift into “N” (Neutral) and depress the clutch pedal all the way to the floor. Hold it while starting the engine. Automatic Transmission – ...