Safety

All-disc antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the front and rear seats, and side curtain-type airbags are standard. The company’s Tele Aid emergency communication system can summon help, and it kicks in automatically to call Mercedes’ roadside assistance center if an airbag deploys. The system can also be used to track a stolen vehicle. Standard enhanced traction control works while accelerating and when going downhill or uphill.

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    General notes
    When you lock the vehicle, you can simultaneously: - close the side windows - close the sliding sunroof or the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel On vehicles with a panorama roof with ...

    Downhill gradients
    On long and steep gradients, you must reduce the load on the brakes by shifting early to a lower gear. This allows you to take advantage of the engine braking effect and helps avoid overheatin ...

    Complete safety package for maximum occupant protection
    In combination with the front and rear deformation zones, the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class's highstrength passenger cell provides a highly efficient foundation for the occupant protection systems. Thes ...