2014 GLK 350 Happy Owner, some notes...
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
2014 GLK 350 Happy Owner, some notes...
Hello,
Proud owner of a beautiful Pebble Grey 2014 GLK 350, Sahara Beige interior and premium package! Pre-owned with less than 18,000 mils.
Love the car and the handling! Impeccable and luxurious cabin!
I had the car delivered, after a few days I realized that the Tire Inflating Compressor is not there nor is the First Aid Kit!
I called the dealer and he said he would be happy to send a first Aid Kit, but that the Compressor does not come with the car! Although there's an empty place where it is suppose to be and the manual shows that it's there.
He said he just looked at a new GLK and that too did not have it!
The explanation is that now Mercedes includes the Emergency Road side service and that they would take care of inflating the spare tire and I wouldn't need this. but what if I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere with no reception and can't reach anyone, How do I inflate the tire then?
Had anyone experienced this issue?
Proud owner of a beautiful Pebble Grey 2014 GLK 350, Sahara Beige interior and premium package! Pre-owned with less than 18,000 mils.
Love the car and the handling! Impeccable and luxurious cabin!
I had the car delivered, after a few days I realized that the Tire Inflating Compressor is not there nor is the First Aid Kit!
I called the dealer and he said he would be happy to send a first Aid Kit, but that the Compressor does not come with the car! Although there's an empty place where it is suppose to be and the manual shows that it's there.
He said he just looked at a new GLK and that too did not have it!
The explanation is that now Mercedes includes the Emergency Road side service and that they would take care of inflating the spare tire and I wouldn't need this. but what if I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere with no reception and can't reach anyone, How do I inflate the tire then?
Had anyone experienced this issue?
Last edited by Maher1; 08-24-2015 at 06:24 PM. Reason: I missed a fact
#2
Senior Member
My 2014 250 did not come with the compressor and I don't think any US 250 got it. They give you run flats on the 250 instead.
My 350 has an inflatable spare and the compressor.
Dealer sales people are not always the best source.The 350 should have a compressor if it has the space saver inflatible spare. Press them to give you a compressor.
My 350 has an inflatable spare and the compressor.
Dealer sales people are not always the best source.The 350 should have a compressor if it has the space saver inflatible spare. Press them to give you a compressor.
#3
My 2014 350 GLK (US spec.) came with a compressor.
Hello,
Proud owner of a beautiful Pebble Grey 2014 GLK 350, Sahara Beige interior and premium package! Pre-owned with less than 18,000 mils.
Love the car and the handling! Impeccable and luxurious cabin!
I had the car delivered, after a few days I realized that the Tire Inflating Compressor is not there nor is the First Aid Kit!
I called the dealer and he said he would be happy to send a first Aid Kit, but that the Compressor does not come with the car! Although there's an empty place where it is suppose to be and the manual shows that it's there.
He said he just looked at a new GLK and that too did not have it!
The explanation is that now Mercedes includes the Emergency Road side service and that they would take care of inflating the spare tire and I wouldn't need this. but what if I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere with no reception and can't reach anyone, How do I inflate the tire then?
Had anyone experienced this issue?
Proud owner of a beautiful Pebble Grey 2014 GLK 350, Sahara Beige interior and premium package! Pre-owned with less than 18,000 mils.
Love the car and the handling! Impeccable and luxurious cabin!
I had the car delivered, after a few days I realized that the Tire Inflating Compressor is not there nor is the First Aid Kit!
I called the dealer and he said he would be happy to send a first Aid Kit, but that the Compressor does not come with the car! Although there's an empty place where it is suppose to be and the manual shows that it's there.
He said he just looked at a new GLK and that too did not have it!
The explanation is that now Mercedes includes the Emergency Road side service and that they would take care of inflating the spare tire and I wouldn't need this. but what if I'm stuck in the middle of nowhere with no reception and can't reach anyone, How do I inflate the tire then?
Had anyone experienced this issue?
#4
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Thanks to both replies! May I ask what's a "run flat" ?
Also, my spare feels "deflated when I touch it, So I would need to inflate after installing (enter compressor) correct?
Thanks
Also, my spare feels "deflated when I touch it, So I would need to inflate after installing (enter compressor) correct?
Thanks
#6
Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Toronto, N.J
Posts: 105
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
93 500e. 15 GLK 250
Really? What's a run flat? Go buy the compressor if you are so worried
If they have to ask....
#7
^WOW! That wasn't a helpful response at all.
I have a 2015 350 and it has the compressor so I think the dealer is incorrect in this situation. I am planning my first road trip in the GLK and checked my spare, thought the same thing, that it is not inflated so I planned to take it somewhere to have it inflated. I'd be interested to know if that is actually how it is supposed to be, but I doubt it.
Run Flats are tires that can go a certain distance and speed even when they are flat. I believe the vehicles that don't come with a spare came with run flat tires instead.
I have a 2015 350 and it has the compressor so I think the dealer is incorrect in this situation. I am planning my first road trip in the GLK and checked my spare, thought the same thing, that it is not inflated so I planned to take it somewhere to have it inflated. I'd be interested to know if that is actually how it is supposed to be, but I doubt it.
Run Flats are tires that can go a certain distance and speed even when they are flat. I believe the vehicles that don't come with a spare came with run flat tires instead.
Trending Topics
#8
Yes, that is how the tire is "supposed" to be - for better or for worse. It takes up less space that way.
#11
You should probably have a look here at page 362 and 363: https://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/Digital...l/2014_GLK.pdf
#12
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Yes, thanks. I guess I got heckled for not knowing what a Run flat is! I had never heard that term before but I guess that's my fault. I also was bad for asking if the compressor came with the car! Oh well.
In any case, the inflated tire turns out that that's how it comes, and after installing it, you connect the compressor and inflate it before you lower the car. There's a video on Youtube.
However, you can only go about 50 miles and stay within a certain speed. Also, you can't run the compressor more than 8 minutes at a time.
In any case, the inflated tire turns out that that's how it comes, and after installing it, you connect the compressor and inflate it before you lower the car. There's a video on Youtube.
However, you can only go about 50 miles and stay within a certain speed. Also, you can't run the compressor more than 8 minutes at a time.
#14
Don't take it too personally, everyone thinks that since they know everything everyone should also and instead of being helpful to share their wealth of knowledge they feel it's better to belittle people. There are some helpful people out there.
#16
Senior Member
#17
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Thanks, Yes I know it's the internet :-) you see that sort of thing on Yahoo responses, I didn't expect those type of answers here however! Oh well, No harm done.
#18
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 369
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes
on
13 Posts
2020 C8, 2020 defender 110X, 2019 720S, 2014 GLK 350 4matic, 2015 escalade platinum, 2013 RRS HSELux
2014 GLK 350 Happy Owner, some notes...
Just checked the trunk. It has a flat air compressor stored in the left compartment.
#19
Junior Member
Thread Starter
My Dealer insists that the compressor on my (U.S.) 2014 GLK is an "accessory" and is not included with the car, he said new cars are not equipped with them because you don't need to inflate the tire yourself, but you can call MB roadside assistance and they will come change the flat for you!
#22
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Happy ending!
My dealer finally agreed that I was correct and he is sending the compressor! there were actually 3 things missing from the tool box, compressor, a folding wheel choke and a valve extractor. He's sending all three. Commended me for being diligent :-)
My dealer finally agreed that I was correct and he is sending the compressor! there were actually 3 things missing from the tool box, compressor, a folding wheel choke and a valve extractor. He's sending all three. Commended me for being diligent :-)
#25
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Philly area
Posts: 861
Likes: 0
Received 37 Likes
on
34 Posts
350 GLK, C280
You could be stranded for hours waiting for service, especially if it is late at night and you are in a place far distant from a dealer. Who is your dealer kidding? My wife waited for more than an hour for MB service to change a flat. Then called me. It was a half hour trip and another 15 minutes to get her going again and still MB didn't show and never apologized. Get the pump!. I counted 7 flats between Bridgeport CT and Clinton NJ on Sunday.