engine MERCEDES-BENZ GL 2014 Owners Manual
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The yellow $warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply or
release the electric parking brake, the red I(USA
only)/ $(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to
apply the electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission toP.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I(USA
only) $(Canada
only)
Parking BrakeParking Brake
InoperativeInoperative
The yellow $warning lamp lights up. The red I(USA
only)/ $(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten
seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or
released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of
overvoltage or undervoltage.
XRemove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by
charging the battery or restarting the engine.
XEngage or release the electric parking brake.
If it remains impossible to apply or release the electric parking
brake:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XEngage or release the electric parking brake.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow $warning lamp lights up and the red I(USA
only)/ $(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission toP.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I(USA
only) $(Canada
only)
Turn On theTurn On the
Ignition toIgnition to
Release theRelease the
Parking BrakeParking Brake
The red I(USA only)/ $(Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the
ignition was switched off.
XSmartKey:turn the SmartKey to position1in the ignition lock.
XKEYLESS-GO:switch on the ignition.
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PRE-SAFEPRE-SAFE
FunctionsFunctions
Currently LimitedCurrently Limited
See Operator'sSee Operator's
ManualManual
Vehicles without the Active Driving Assistance package: Adaptive
Brake Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are:
Rfunction is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
Rthe sensor in the bumper is dirty.
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
RAMG vehicles: ESP®is deactivated.
Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range.
Rthe on-board voltage is too low.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
Adaptive Brake Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 188).
XClean the bumpers (Ypage 380).
XRestart the engine.
XAMG vehicles: reactivate ESP®(Ypage 73).
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PRE-SAFEPRE-SAFE
FunctionsFunctions
Currently LimitedCurrently Limited
See Operator'sSee Operator's
ManualManual
Vehicles with the Active Driving Assistance package:
PRE-SAFE®Brake is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are:
Rfunction is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
Rthe sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper are dirty.
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
RAMG vehicles: ESP®is deactivated.
Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range.
Rthe on-board voltage is too low.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
PRE-SAFE®Brake is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 188).
XClean the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper
(Ypage 380).
XRestart the engine.
XAMG vehicles: reactivate ESP®(Ypage 73).
PRE-SAFEPRE-SAFE
FunctionsFunctions
Currently LimitedCurrently Limited
See Operator'sSee Operator's
ManualManual
Vehicles without the Active Driving Assistance package: Adaptive
Brake Assist is faulty. The distance warning function may also have
failed.
Vehicles with the Active Driving Assistance package:
PRE-SAFE®Brake is faulty. BAS PLUS or the distance warning
function may also have failed.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
u
SRS MalfunctionSRS Malfunction
Service RequiredService Required
There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System).
The uwarning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Further information on occupant safety (Ypage 43).
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I
AutoAutoLampLampFunctionFunction
InoperativeInoperative
The light sensor is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Switch Off LightsSwitch Off Lights
The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.
XTurn the light switch to X.
Adaptive HighbeamAdaptive Highbeam
Assist InoperativeAssist Inoperative
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Adaptive HighbeamAdaptive Highbeam
Assist CurrentlyAssist Currently
Unavailable SeeUnavailable See
Operator's ManualOperator's Manual
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily
inoperative. Possible causes are:
Rthe windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
XClean the windshield.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational again,
theAdaptive Highbeam Assist Now AvailableAdaptive Highbeam Assist Now Availablemessage is
displayed.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again.
Engine
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LOW RANGE StopLOW RANGE Stop
ApplyApplyParkingParkingBrakeBrake
A gearshift process has been canceled. LOW RANGE is in the
neutral position. There is no connection between the engine and
the drive wheels.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XApply the electric parking brake. Do not continue driving under
any circumstances.
XRepeat the gearshift process.
LOW RANGELOW RANGE
Malfunction ToMalfunction To
Park, Apply BrakePark, Apply Brake
LOW RANGE is malfunctioning.
XDo not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
XWhen parking, secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Ypage 188).
XHave the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
LOW RANGELOW RANGE
Max.Speed 25 mphMax.Speed 25 mph
You have exceeded the maximum speed for the gearshift process.
XDrive more slowly.
The gear change is made.
LOW RANGE Max.LOW RANGE Max.
Speed 40 mphSpeed 40 mph
You have exceeded the maximum speed for the gearshift process.
XDrive more slowly.
The gear change is made.
LOWLOWRANGERANGEShiftShifttoto
Position N BrieflyPosition N Briefly
You have reduced the vehicle speed, but the automatic
transmission is not in positionN.
XBriefly shift the automatic transmission to positionN.
LOWLOWRANGERANGEShiftingShifting
Canceled PleaseCanceled Please
ReactivateReactivate
The gearshift process has been canceled.
XRepeat the gearshift process.
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Blind Spot AssistBlind Spot Assist
CurrentlyCurrently
Unavailable SeeUnavailable See
Operator's ManualOperator's Manual
orActive BlindActive Blind
Spot AssistSpot Assist
CurrentlyCurrently
Unavailable SeeUnavailable See
Operator's ManualOperator's Manual
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily
inoperative. Possible causes are:
Rthe sensors are dirty.
Rfunction is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
Rthe radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellow cindicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 188).
XClean the sensors (Ypage 380).
XRestart the engine.
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is deactivated while
towing a trailer.
You have established the electrical connection between the trailer
and your vehicle.
XPress von the steering wheel to confirm the display
message.
Blind Spot AssistBlind Spot Assist
InoperativeInoperativeor
Active Blind SpotActive Blind Spot
Assist InoperativeAssist Inoperative
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellow cindicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Park AssistPark Assist
CanceledCanceled
The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been
fastened.
XRepeat the parking process with the seat belt fastened and the
driver's door closed.
You have inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel
while steering intervention was active.
XWhile steering intervention is active, make sure that the
multifunction steering wheel is not touched unintentionally.
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The vehicle has started to skid and ESP®has intervened.
XUse Active Parking Assist again later (Ypage 226).
Park AssistPark Assist
InoperativeInoperative
You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking
maneuvers.
Active Parking Assist will become available again after
approximately ten minutes (Ypage 226).
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSwitch off and restart the engine.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
PARKTRONIC is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Park AssistPark Assist
FinishedFinished
The vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically.
DISTRONIC PLUS OffDISTRONIC PLUS OffDISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated (Ypage 203).
If it was deactivated automatically, a warning tone also sounds.
DISTRONICDISTRONICPLUSPLUSNowNow
AvailableAvailable
DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been
temporarily unavailable. You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
(Ypage 203).
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DISTRONIC PLUSDISTRONIC PLUS
CurrentlyCurrently
Unavailable SeeUnavailable See
Operator's ManualOperator's Manual
DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are:
Rfunction is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
Rthe sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper are dirty.
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range.
Rthe on-board voltage is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
DISTRONIC is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 188).
XClean the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper
(Ypage 380).
XRestart the engine.
DISTRONIC PLUSDISTRONIC PLUS
InoperativeInoperative
DISTRONIC PLUS is defective.
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS) and PRE-SAFE®Brake may be
inoperative as well.
A warning tone also sounds.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
DISTRONIC PLUSDISTRONIC PLUS
PassivePassive
You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no
longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
XRemove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
DISTRONIC PLUSDISTRONIC PLUS
- - - mph- - - mph
An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.
XCheck the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS
(Ypage 203).
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Tire Press.MonitorTire Press.Monitor
CurrentlyCurrently
UnavailableUnavailable
Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received
from the wheel sensors. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily
malfunctioning.
XDrive on.
The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
problem has been solved.
TirePress.TirePress.
Sensor(s) MissingSensor(s) Missing
There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the
multifunction display.
XHave the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Tire PressureTire Pressure
MonitorMonitor
Inoperative NoInoperative No
Wheel SensorsWheel Sensors
The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor.
The tire pressure monitor is deactivated.
XMount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving
for a few minutes.
TireTirePress.Press.MonitorMonitor
InoperativeInoperative
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Shift to 'P' orShift to 'P' or
'N''N'totoStartStartEngineEngine
You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
positionRorD.
XShift the transmission to positionPorN.
Auxiliary BatteryAuxiliary Battery
MalfunctionMalfunction
The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer
being charged.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity.
XUntil then, set the automatic transmission to positionPbefore
you switch off the engine.
XBefore leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 188).
Apply Brake toApply Brake to
Shift from 'P'Shift from 'P'
You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
positionD,RorNwithout depressing the brake pedal.
XDepress the brake pedal.
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Transmission NotTransmission Not
in P Risk ofin P Risk of
Vehicle RollingVehicle Rolling
AwayAway
The driver's door is open and the transmission is in positionR,N
orD.
A warning tone also sounds.
XShift the transmission to positionP.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 188).
Service RequiredService Required
DoDoNotNotShiftShiftGearsGears
Visit DealerVisit Dealer
You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission positionDis selected:
XDrive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
transmission from positionD.
If transmission positionR,NorPis selected:
XNotify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Only Shift to 'P'Only Shift to 'P'
when Vehicle iswhen Vehicle is
StationaryStationary
The vehicle is moving.
XStop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions.
XShift the transmission to positionP.
eThe tailgate is open.
GWARNING
When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
interior if the tailgate is open.
There is a risk of poisoning.
XClose the tailgate.
fThe hood is open.
GWARNING
The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 188).
XClose the hood.
QAt least one door is open.
A warning tone also sounds.
XClose all the doors.
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