ESP MERCEDES-BENZ GL 2016 Manual PDF

Messages in the multifunction display
If a gear change process has not been successful, the following messages may be displayed in
the multifunction display:
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
LOW RANGE Max.
Speed 40 km/h You have been driving faster than 40 km/h. Additionally, the indi-
cator lamp on the button in the center console blinks. X
Drive more slowly to carry out the gear change process.
LOW RANGE Shift to
Position N Briefly The transmission is in position D and you are driving at below
40 km/h. X
Shift the transmission to N to complete the gear change proc-
ess.
LOW RANGE Shifting
Canceled Please
Reactivate The gear change process was not carried out. X
Ensure that all gear change conditions are fulfilled and carry out
the gear change process again.
LOW RANGE Stop
Apply Parking Brake A warning tone also sounds. The gear change process has not been
completed. LOW RANGE is in the neutral position. There is no
connection between the engine and the drive wheels.
! Do not drive any further. You could otherwise damage the
vehicle's drive train. X
Stop the vehicle. Take into account the road and traffic condi-
tions when doing this. X
Depress the electric parking brake ( Y
page 190).X
Carry out the gear change process again.
If the gear change process has been carried out, the LOW
RANGE
Stop Apply Parking Brake message disappears.
ON&OFFROAD menu in the COMAND
display (vehicles with the ON&OFF-
ROAD package) You can display some driving systems, driving
programs and additional information in the
COMAND display. X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock. X
Make sure that COMAND is activated, see
the separate COMAND operating instruc-
tions. X
Press function button C .
The corresponding displays appear in the
COMAND display: R
Level control R
Steering angle R
Vehicle's angle of inclination262
Driving systems
Driving and parking

R
Uphill or downhill gradient in percentage R
On-road/off-road program selected R
Condition of the differential lock for the
transfer case R
LOW RANGE off-road gear is selected R
Condition of the LOW RANGE off-road
gear R
On-road trailer program is selected
Towing a trailer
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Installing an unsuitable ball coupling may
result in overloading of the trailer tow hitch
and the rear axle. This applies especially if the
ball coupling in question is longer or angled
differently. This could seriously impair the
driving characteristics and the trailer can
come loose. There is a risk of an accident.
You should only ever install a ball coupling
that has the permissible dimensions and that
is designed to meet your trailer-towing
requirements. Do not modify the ball coupling
or the trailer tow hitch.
You will find the values approved by the man-
ufacturer on the vehicle identification plates
and those for the towing vehicle under "Tech-
nical data" ( Y
page 458).
G WARNING
If the ball coupling is not installed correctly or
not secured with the bolt provided and the
corresponding spring cotter, the trailer may
come loose. There is a risk of an accident.
Always install and secure the ball coupling as
described. Before every journey, ensure that
the ball coupling is secured with the bolt and
the corresponding spring cotter.
G WARNING
When the vehicle/trailer combination begins
to lurch, you could lose control of it. The vehi- cle/trailer combination could even rollover.
There is a risk of an accident.
On no account should you attempt to
straighten up the vehicle/trailer combination
by increasing the speed. Reduce vehicle
speed and do not countersteer. Apply the
brake as necessary.
Please observe the manufacturer's operating
instructions for the trailer coupling if a
detachable trailer coupling is used.
Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If
you do not couple the trailer to the towing
vehicle correctly, the trailer could become
detached.
Make sure that the following values are not
exceeded: R
the permissible trailer drawbar noseweight R
the permissible trailer load R
the permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle R
the maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
The applicable permissible values, which
must not be exceeded, can be found: R
in the vehicle documents R
on the identification plates for the trailer
tow hitch and the trailer R
on the vehicle identification plate
If the values differ, the lowest value applies.
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison
with when driving without a trailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination: R
is heavier R
is restricted in its acceleration and gradi-
ent-climbing capability R
has an increased braking distance R
is affected more by strong crosswinds R
demands more sensitive steering R
has a larger turning radius Towing a trailer 263
Driving and parking Z

This could impair the handling characteris-
tics.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your
speed to the current road and weather con-
ditions. Do not exceed the maximum permis-
sible speed for your vehicle/trailer combina-
tion.
Notes on towing a trailer
General notes The following models cannot be used to tow a
trailer: R
GLE 550 e 4MATIC Sport Utility Vehicle R
Do not exceed the legally prescribed max-
imum speed for vehicle/trailer combina-
tions in the relevant country.
This lowers the risk of an accident. R
Only install an approved trailer coupling on
your vehicle.
Further information on availability and on
installation is available from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. R
The bumpers of your vehicle are not suita-
ble for installing detachable trailer cou-
plings. R
Do not install hired trailer couplings or
other detachable trailer couplings on the
bumpers of your vehicle. R
If you no longer need the ball coupling,
remove it from the ball coupling recess.
This will reduce the risk of damage to the
ball coupling.
When towing a trailer, set the tire pressure on
the rear axle of the towing vehicle for the
maximum load. You will find the values in the
tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap of the
vehicle ( Y
page 425).
Please note that when towing a trailer, the
following driving systems have limited avail-
ability or are not available at all: R
PARKTRONIC ( Y
page 224)R
Blind Spot Assist ( Y
page 244)R
Active Lane Keeping Assist ( Y
page 251) You will find installing dimensions and loads
under "Technical data" ( Y
page 457).
Driving tips Observe the information on ESP ®
trailer sta-
bilization ( Y
page 75) and on pulling away with
a trailer ( Y
page 168).
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations depends on the type of
trailer. Before beginning the journey, check
the trailer's documents to see what the max-
imum permissible speed is. Observe the
legally prescribed maximum speed in the rel-
evant country.
For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the max-
imum permissible rear axle load is increased
when towing a trailer. See "Technical data" to
find out whether this applies to your vehicle
( Y
page 458). If you utilize any of the added
maximum rear axle load when towing a trailer,
the vehicle/trailer combination may not
exceed a maximum speed of 60 mph
(100 km/h) for reasons concerning the oper-
ating permit. This also applies in countries in
which the permissible maximum speed for
vehicle/trailer combinations is above 60 mph
(100 km/ h) .
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison
with when driving without a trailer.
Use the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter to shift into a lower gear in good time
on long and steep downhill gradients.
This also applies if you have activated cruise
control or DISTRONIC PLUS.
This will use the braking effect of the engine,
so that less braking will be required to main-
tain the speed. This relieves the load on the
brake system and prevents the brakes from
overheating and wearing too quickly. If you
need additional braking, depress the brake
pedal repeatedly rather than continuously.264
Towing a trailer
Driving and parking

Drivin g tipsIf th e trailer swings from sid e to side:X
Do no t accelerate.X
Do no t counter-steer .X
Brak e if necessary.R
Maintain a greater distanc e from th e vehi-
cl e in fron t than when drivin g without a
trailer .R
Avoid braking abruptly. If possible, brake
gentl y at first to allow th e trailer to run on .
Then, increase th e braking forc e rapidly.R
The values given fo r gradient-climbin g
capabilities from a standstill refer to sea
level. Whe n drivin g in mountainous areas,
note that th e powe r output of th e engin e
and , consequently, th e vehicle' s gradient-
climbin g capability, decreases wit h
increasing altitude.
Installing th e ball coupling
G WARNING
If th e ball couplin g is no t correctl y installed
and secured, it can come loose durin g th e
journey and endanger other road users. There
is a ris k of an acciden t and injury.
Always install and secure th e ball couplin g as
described . Before every journey, ensur e that
th e ball couplin g is secure d wit h th e bolt and
th e correspondin g sprin g cotter.
G WARNING
If th e ball couplin g is no t installed correctl y or
no t secure d wit h th e bolt provided and th e
correspondin g sprin g cotter, th e trailer may
come loose. There is a ris k of an accident.
Always install and secure th e ball couplin g as
described . Before every journey, ensur e that
th e ball couplin g is secure d wit h th e bolt and
th e correspondin g sprin g cotter. G WARNING
If th e ball couplin g is no t installed and secure d
correctl y th e trailer may come loose. There is
a ris k of an accident.
Install and secure th e ball couplin g as descri-
bed in th e ball couplin g installation instruc -
tions. Mak e sur e that th e ball couplin g is
installed and secure d correctl y befor e every
journey.
X
Pull protective cap C in th e direction of th e
arrow, out of th e ball couplin g recess .X
Stow protective cap C so that it canno t be
thrown around .
Observ e th e loadin g guidelines
( Y
page 340) and th e safet y note s regard -
in g stowag e spaces ( Y
page 341).Towing a trailer 265
Driving and parking Z

X
Detach the trailer cable and decouple the
trailer. X
Switch off the engine.
Permissible trailer loads and drawbar
loads
Weight specifications Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight rating
The gross trailer weight is calculated by add-
ing the weight of the trailer to the weight of
the load and equipment on the trailer.
You will find installing dimensions and loads
under "Technical data" ( Y
page 457).
Permissible noseweight
You will find installing dimensions and loads
under "Technical data" ( Y
page 457).
Loading a trailer R
When loading the trailer, make sure that
neither the permissible gross weight of the
trailer nor the gross vehicle weight is
exceeded. The permissible gross vehicle
weight is indicated on the identification
plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side of
the vehicle.
You can find the maximum permissible val-
ues on the type plates of your vehicle and
the trailer. When calculating how much
weight the vehicle and trailer may carry,
pay attention to the respective lowest val-
ues. R
The trailer drawbar load on the ball coupling
must be added to the rear axle load to avoid
exceeding the permissible gross axle
weight. The permissible gross vehicle
weight is indicated on the identification
plate on the B-pillar on the driver's side of
the vehicle.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends a trailer
load where the trailer drawbar noseweight accounts for 8% to 15% of the trailer's per-
missible gross weight.
i The weight of additional accessories, pas-
sengers, and cargo reduces the permissi-
ble trailer load and drawbar load for your
vehicle.
Checking the vehicle and trailer weight R
To check that the weights of the towing
vehicle and the trailer comply with the max-
imum permissible values, have the vehicle/
trailer combination (including the driver,
passengers, and cargo with a fully laden
trailer) weighed on a calibrated weigh-
bridge. R
Check the gross axle weight rating of the
front and rear axles, the gross weight of the
trailer and trailer drawbar load.
Removing the ball coupling X
Remove the spring cotter. X
Remove the bolt from the ball coupling
recess. X
Remove the ball coupling from the ball cou-
pling recess. X
Clean the ball coupling if it is dirty. X
Stow the ball coupling so that it cannot be
thrown around.
Observe the loading guidelines ( Y
page 340)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces ( Y
page 341).
Information on cleaning and care of the trailer
tow hitch ( Y
page 381).
Trailer power supply
! You can connect accessories with a max-
imum power consumption of 240 W to the
permanent power supply.
You must not charge a trailer battery using
the power supply.
The trailer socket of your vehicle is equipped
at the factory with a permanent power supply. Towing a trailer 269
Driving an d parking Z

Display messages
Introduction
General notes Display message s appear in th e multifunction display.
Display message s wit h graphi c displays may be shown in simplified form in th e Operator's
Manual and may therefore diffe r from th e multifunction display.
Please respon d in accordance wit h th e display message s and follow th e additional note s in this
Operator's Manual.
Certain display message s are accompanied by an audible warnin g tone or a continuous tone .
Whe n you stop and par k th e vehicle, pleas e observ e th e note s on :R
HOLD function ( Y
page 217)R
Parking ( Y
page 189)
Hiding display messages X
Press th e v or 8 butto n on th e steerin g wheel.
The multifunction display hide s th e display message .
High-priorit y display message s are shown in red in th e multifunction display. Some high-pri -
orit y display message s canno t be hidden .
The multifunction display shows these message s continuously until th e causes fo r th e mes -
sage s hav e been remedied.
Message memory
The on-boar d compute r saves certain display message s in th e message memory . You can cal l
up th e display messages:X
Press Y or e on th e steerin g whee l to selec t th e Serv. menu.
If there are display messages, th e multifunction display shows 2 Messages
, fo r example.X
Press th e c or d butto n to selec t th e entry, e.g. 2 messages .X
Press v to confirm .X
Press th e c or d butto n to scroll through th e display messages.
Whe n th e ignition is switched off, all display message s are deleted, apar t from som e high-
priorit y display messages. Once th e causes of th e high-priorit y display message s hav e been
rectified, th e correspondin g display message s are also deleted.290
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Front Passenger
Airbag Disabled
See Operator' s Man ‐
ual
See Operator' s Man ‐
ual The front-passenger air bag is deactivated during th e journey, eve n
though : R
an adult
or R
a person of th e correspondin g stature is on th e front-passenger
seat
If additional forces are applied to th e seat , th e system may inter-
pre t th e occupant's weight as lowe r than it actually is.
G WARNIN G
The front-passenger air bag does no t deploy during an accident.
There is an increase d ris k of injury.X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely as soo n as possible, payin g
attention to roa d and traffic conditions.X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 189).X
Switc h th e ignition off. X
Hav e th e occupant get out of th e vehicle.X
Kee p th e seat unoccupied , close th e front-passenger doo r and
switch on th e ignition .X
Observ e th e PASSENGER AI R BA G OF F indicato r lamp in th e
center console and th e multifunction display and chec k th e fol-
lowing:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on :R
th e PASSENGER AI R BA G OF F indicato r lamp mus t then ligh t up
and remain lit . If th e indicato r lamp is on , OCS has disabled th e
front-passenger fron t air bag ( Y
page 54)R
th e Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator' s
Manual or Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Oper‐
ator's Manual display message s mus t no t be shown in th e
multifunction display X
Wait fo r a period of at leas t 60 seconds until th e necessar y sys-
te m checks hav e been completed.X
Mak e sur e that th e display message s do no t appea r in th e mul-
tifunction display.
If these condition s are fulfilled , th e front-passenger seat can be
occupied again . Whether th e PASSENGER AI R BA G OF F indicato r
lamp remain s lit or goe s out depend s on how OCS classifie s th e
occupant .
If th e condition s are no t fulfilled , th e system is no t operating cor-
rectly. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Display messages 30 1
On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
If these condition s are fulfilled , th e front-passenger seat can be
occupied again . Whether th e PASSENGER AI R BA G OF F indicato r
lamp remain s lit or goe s out depend s on how OCS classifie s th e
occupant .
If th e condition s are no t fulfilled , th e system is no t operating cor-
rectly. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Lights
i Vehicles wit h LE D bulbs in th e ligh t clusters :
The display message fo r th e correspondin g lamp only appears when all of th e LEDs in th e
lamp hav e failed.
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
I Check Lef t Corner ‐
ing Light or Check
Right Cornering
Light The lef t or right-hand cornering ligh t is defective.X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Check Lef t Low
Bea m or Check
Right Low Bea m The lef t or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective. X
Chec k whether you are permitte d to replac e th e bulb yourself
( Y
page 136).
or X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
I Traile r right tai l
lam p The lef t or right-hand trailer tai l lamp is faulty.X
Consult th e manufacturer' s operating instructions.
I Traile r lef t indi‐
cator or Traile r
right indicator The lef t or right-hand trailer tur n signal lamp is defective.X
Consult th e manufacturer' s operating instructions.
I Traile r brake lam p The trailer brak e lamp is defective.X
Consult th e manufacturer' s operating instructions.Display messages 30 3
On-board computer and displays Z

Tires Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Check Tire Pres‐
sure Soon The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant
loss in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes: R
you have changed the positions of the wheels and tires or instal-
led new wheels and tires. R
the tire pressure in one or more tires is not correct.
G WARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards: R
they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase. R
they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction. R
the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident. X
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so. X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y
page 189).X
Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire ( Y
page 387). X
Check the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire pres-
sure. X
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire
pressure is correct ( Y
page 412).
Check Tire Pres‐
sure Then Restart
Run Flat Indicator The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display mes-
sage and has not been restarted since. X
Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires. X
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system ( Y
page 412).
Run Flat Indicator
Inoperative The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Please Correct
Tire Pressure The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great. X
Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity ( Y
page 412).X
If necessary, correct the tire pressure. X
Restart the tire pressure monitor ( Y
page 415).318
Displa y messages
On-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Check Tires The tire pressur e in on e or mor e tires has dropped significantly.
The whee l position is displayed in th e multifunction display.
A warnin g tone also sounds.
G WARNIN G
Tir e pressures that are to o low pos e th e following hazards :R
they may burst, especially as th e load and vehicl e speed
increase . R
they may wear excessivel y and/o r unevenly, whic h may greatl y
impair tire traction .R
th e drivin g characteristics , as well as steerin g and braking, may
be greatl y impaired.
There is a ris k of an accident. X
Stop th e vehicl e without makin g any sudden steerin g or brakin g
maneuvers . Pay attention to th e traffic condition s as you do so.X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 189).X
Chec k th e tires and , if necessary, follow th e instruction s fo r a
flat tire ( Y
page 387). X
Chec k th e tire pressur e ( Y
page 412).X
If necessary, correc t th e tire pressure.
Warnin g Tir e Mal ‐
function The tire pressur e in on e or mor e tires has dropped suddenly. The
whee l position is shown in th e multifunction display.
G WARNIN G
Drivin g wit h a flat tire poses a ris k of th e following hazards :R
a flat tire affects th e abilit y to steer or brak e th e vehicle.R
you could los e control of th e vehicle.R
continued drivin g wit h a flat tire will caus e excessive heat build-
up and possibl y a fire.
There is a ris k of an accident. X
Stop th e vehicl e without makin g any sudden steerin g or brakin g
maneuvers . Pay attention to th e traffic condition s as you do so.X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 189).X
Chec k th e tires and , if necessary, follow th e instruction s fo r a
flat tire ( Y
page 387). Display messages 31 9
On-board computer and displays Z