| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 7G-TRONIC: the seven-speed automatic transmission features
intelligent electronic control and widely spaced gears to
optimise performance, fuel consumption and noise levels. |
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| Active light function: the bi-xenon headlamps, part of the Intelligent Light System, follow the driver's steering-wheel movements. |
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Standard in conjunction with ILS |
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| 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. |
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| Adaptive brake lights: if the vehicle is braked abruptly, the brake lamps flash to warn the traffic behind. |
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| ADAPTIVE BRAKE: the newly developed braking system provides assistance functions for further enhanced safety and convenience. |
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Adaptive front airbags: the driver and front passenger airbags are activated in line with the accident severity.
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| AGILITY CONTROL: a selective damping system adapts the shock absorber forces in line with the current driving situation. |
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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. |
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| Belt-force limiter: during a crash this system reduces the
forces exerted on the occupants by the seat belts.
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| Bi-xenon headlamps: gas discharge lamps with projection-
beam technology for main and dipped beam improve visibility
at night or in poor weather conditions. |
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Standard in conjunction with ILS |
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| Bluetooth interface: allows a wireless connection between a
mobile phone and the hands-free system. |
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Standard |
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| 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. |
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| Child seat recognition: the front passenger airbag is
deactivated automatically if a Mercedes rear-facing child seat
is installed. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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Standard in conjunction with ILS |
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| 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. |
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Standard in conjunction with ILS |
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| Crash boxes: impact-absorbing elements in the front and rear vehicle structure minimise repair costs after collisions at low impact speeds. |
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Standard |
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| Cruise control: system for controlling the vehicle speed,
including SPEEDTRONIC variable speed limiter. |
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Standard |
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| Dark-tinted thermal-insulation glass: for the rear side
windows and the rear windscreen |
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| 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. |
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Standard for all diesel models |
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| Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR): allows the driver to pre-
program various maximum speeds before negotiating steep
descents. |
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Standard in conjunction with off-road engineering package |
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| EASY-PACK tailgate: an electromechanical drive system
allows the tailgate to be opened and closed automatically. |
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| Enhanced fog lamps: this function – part of the Intelligent
Light System – is used to swivel the outer headlamp outwards
so as to improve illumination at the side of the road. |
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Standard in conjunction with ILS |
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| ESP: stabilises the GLK fully automatically in dynamically
critical situations and thus reduces the risk of skidding and
roll-over; also warns the driver if the tyre inflation pressure is
too low. |
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| ESP vehicle/trailer stabilisation: this ESP component
defuses critical driving situations involving a trailer before
they become dangerous by applying individual wheel brakes
as required. |
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Standard |
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| "G" button: activates the driving program designed
specifically for off-road driving (softer accelerator pedal
characteristics, adjusted shift points/manual shift mode for
7G-TRONIC, off-road ESP® and ABS function) |
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Standard in conjunction with off-road engineering package |
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| Headlamp Assist: a sensor on the windscreen controls the
headlamps automatically, switching them on at dusk/dawn,
when it is dark, when driving through tunnels and if rain or
snow is falling. |
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Standard |
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| Headlamp cleaning system: system of pressure jets, which
eliminates any backglare caused by dirty headlamp lenses. |
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Standard in conjunction with bi-xenon headlamps / ILS |
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| Intelligent Light System: this new headlamp technology
provides five light functions which are activated depending on
the driving situation and weather conditions (also see
"Cornering light function", "Country mode", "Motorway
mode", "Active light function" and "Enhanced fog lamps").
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| Kneebag: in the event of a crash, an additional airbag reduces
the forward motion of the driver caused by the impact. |
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Standard |
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| LINGUATRONIC: this voice-operated control system can be
used to operate the car radio, CD/DVD player, CD/DVD
changer, navigation system and telephone; navigation
destinations and phone-book entries can be spoken as entire
words. |
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Optional |
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| Luxury multifunction steering wheel: the radio, telephone,
navigation system, display and other devices can be operated
via the steering wheel. |
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Optional |
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| Memory function: there are three memory slots each for
storing the position of the driver's seat and front passenger
seat. The steering-wheel and exterior-mirror settings can also
be stored. |
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| Motorway mode: at speeds above 90 km/h, the entire width
of the carriageway is illuminated; the driver's range of vision
is increased by around 50 metres. |
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Standard in conjunction with ILS |
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| NECK-PRO: crash-responsive head restraints for the driver
and front passenger, which provide support for the head at an
earlier stage in the event of a rear impact, thus minimising
the risk of injury. |
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Standard |
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| Off-road ABS: additional ABS program specifically for off-road
use, designed to shorten braking distances on poor surfaces
and extreme descents. |
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Standard in conjunction with off-road engineering package |
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| Off-road engineering package: further enhanced off-road
capability thanks to special driving programs such as off-road
ABS and Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR), plus an additional
underguard for off-road driving. |
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| Paintwork: more scratch-resistant; plus the paint has more
shine and more depth of colour. |
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Standard |
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| Panoramic sliding sunroof: a large glass roof stretching
from the windscreen to the load compartment. The front
section slides rearwards at the push of a button. |
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Optional |
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| PARKTRONIC: ultrasonic sensors assist the driver when
parking. |
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Optional |
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| PRE-SAFE: uses the sensors in the dynamic handling control
systems such as ABS, BAS or ESP® and optimises the
protective functions of the passive safety components in
potential accident situations. |
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| Rain sensor: automatic adjustment of the windscreen-wiper
speed based on the weather conditions, with two-stage
intermittent control. |
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Standard |
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| Reversing camera: when reverse gear is selected, the image
recorded by the rear camera is shown on the COMAND screen. |
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Optional |
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| Sidebags: side airbags integrated in the seat backrests reduce
the risk of injury in the event of a side impact. |
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Standard for diver and front passenger, optional for rear passengers |
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| Sound system: a multi-channel system featuring new digital
technology provides surround sound at every seat. Unique
Dolby 5.1 sound can be experienced if a DVD player is
specified. |
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Optional |
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| Speed-sensitive power steering: ensures excellent road feel
when travelling at high speed and extremely easy steering
when parking. |
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Standard for GLK 280, GLK 350, GLK 320 CDI |
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| Start-off assist: prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards
during hill-starts. |
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Standard |
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| THERMATIC automatic climate control: the enhanced
system splits the interior into two temperature zones and
provides a wide range of setting options for individual climate
control. |
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Standard |
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| THERMOTRONIC luxury automatic climate control: this
system splits the interior into three climate zones and
includes further functions such as diffused, draught-free
ventilation, an air quality sensor and residual heat utilisation. |
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| Tunnel mode: when the recirculated air button is pressed, for
example when driving into a tunnel or an underground
garage, all of the open windows and the sliding sunroof are
closed. Standard |
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Standard |
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| Up-front sensors: additional sensors on the front
crossmember supplement the work done by the crash sensor
on the centre tunnel and allow even more effective activation
of the restraint systems in line with the current situation. |
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| Windowbags: in the event of a side impact, the large air
cushion extends like a curtain across all three seat rows, from
the A-pillar to the D-pillar, reducing the risk of head injuries. |
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