ESP MERCEDES-BENZ GL 2014 Owners Manual

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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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Cruise ControlCruise Control
InoperativeInoperative
Cruise control is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Cruise ControlCruise Control
--- mph--- mph
A condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled.
You have tried to store a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h), for
example.
XIf conditions permit, drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) and
store the speed.
XCheck the activation conditions for cruise control
(Ypage 201).
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Tires
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Check TireCheck Tire
Pressure SoonPressure Soon
The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant
loss in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 188).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Ypage 387).
XCheck the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire
pressure.
XRestart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire
pressure is correct (Ypage 412).
Check TireCheck Tire
PressurePressure
Then Restart RunThen Restart Run
Flat IndicatorFlat Indicator
The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display
message and has not been restarted since.
XSet the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
XRestart the tire pressure loss warning system (Ypage 412).
Run Flat IndicatorRun Flat Indicator
InoperativeInoperative
The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
RectifyRectify
Tire PressureTire 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.
XCheck the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Ypage 412).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
XRestart the tire pressure monitor (Ypage 415).
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CheckCheck
TiresTires
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 188).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Ypage 387).
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 412).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
WarningWarning
Tire MalfunctionTire Malfunction
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
GWARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
Ra flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
Ryou could lose control of the vehicle.
Rcontinued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 188).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Ypage 387).
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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.
Vehicle
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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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2nd2ndSeatSeatRow,Row,LeftLeft
Not LockedNot Lockedor2nd2nd
Seat Row, RightSeat Row, Right
Not LockedNot Locked
The second row of seats is not engaged on the left-hand or right-
hand side.
XFold back the second row of seats until it engages.
o
3rd3rdSeatSeatRow,Row,LeftLeft
Not LockedNot Lockedor3rd3rd
Seat Row, RightSeat Row, Right
Not LockedNot Locked
The third row of seats is not engaged on the left-hand or right-hand
side.
XFold back the third row of seats until it engages.

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