The New Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class At A Glance
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4MATIC: permanent all-wheel-drive system from Mercedes- Benz. As well as the actual all-wheel-drive powertrain with 45:55 percent power distribution (front axle/rear axle), includes a single-stage transfer case and centre differential with a basic locking torque of 50 Nm as well as ESP® and 4ETS control systems.
Standard
4ETS: the electronic traction system increases the drive torque at the wheels offering good grip by braking the wheels providing less traction, thus enabling headway to be made even under the toughest of driving conditions.
Standard
7G-TRONIC: the seven-speed automatic transmission features intelligent electronic control and widely spaced gears to optimise performance, fuel consumption and noise levels.
Active light function: the bi-xenon headlamps, part of the Intelligent Light System, follow the driver's steering-wheel movements.
Adaptive belt-force limiters: reduce the force exerted on the driver or front passenger through a process of controlled yielding in line with the accident severity.
Adaptive brake lights: if the vehicle is braked abruptly, the brake lamps flash to warn the traffic behind.
ADAPTIVE BRAKE: the newly developed braking system provides assistance functions for further enhanced safety and convenience.
Adaptive front airbags: the driver and front passenger airbags are activated in line with the accident severity.
AGILITY CONTROL: a selective damping system adapts the shock absorber forces in line with the current driving situation.
Belt tensioner: any slack in the seat belt is taken up instantly in the event of a crash, reducing the forward motion of the seat occupant caused by the impact.
Belt-force limiter: during a crash this system reduces the forces exerted on the occupants by the seat belts. Standard
Bi-xenon headlamps: gas discharge lamps with projection- beam technology for main and dipped beam improve visibility at night or in poor weather conditions.
Bluetooth interface: allows a wireless connection between a mobile phone and the hands-free system.
Brake Assist (BAS): detects emergency situations based on use of the brake pedal; makes the full braking pressure available within a fraction of a second, regardless of how heavily the pedal is pressed, and thus shortens the braking distance.
Child seat recognition: the front passenger airbag is deactivated automatically if a Mercedes rear-facing child seat is installed.
Optional
COMAND APS: audio and communications system with integral radio, CD/ DVD player, hard-disc navigation, telephone operation and off-road menu. The navigation system features a tracking system for recording and storing routes outside areas covered by digitised maps if required. An integral music server for storing up to 1000 tracks is also included.
Cornering light function: the additional illumination of the area to the side of the vehicle by the bi-xenon headlamps when turning, at junctions or on tight bends enhances safety.
Country mode: this function – part of the Intelligent Light System – replaces the previous dipped-beam function and ensures brighter and more widespread illumination of the left side (LHD vehicles) or right side (RHD vehicles) of the carriageway.
Crash boxes: impact-absorbing elements in the front and rear vehicle structure minimise repair costs after collisions at low impact speeds.
Standard
Cruise control: system for controlling the vehicle speed, including SPEEDTRONIC variable speed limiter.
Dark-tinted thermal-insulation glass: for the rear side windows and the rear windscreen
Optional
Diesel particulate filter: the maintenance-free system operates without additives and reduces particulate emissions (already low thanks to engine modifications) by a further 99 percent.
Standard for all diesel models
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR): allows the driver to pre- program various maximum speeds before negotiating steep descents.
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