ESP MERCEDES-BENZ GL SUV 2009 Manual PDF
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2009, Model line: GL SUV, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ GL SUV 2009Pages: 309, PDF Size: 10.27 MB
Page 221 of 309
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions Tyre pres‐
sure moni‐
tor currently
unavaila‐
ble No sensor signals can be received due to radio interference.
The tyre pressure monitor* is temporarily malfunctioning.
X
Drive on.
The tyre pressure monitor* restarts automatically as soon
as the problem has been solved. Tyre pres‐
sure Check
tyres
G
Risk of accident
The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a signif-
icant loss in pressure.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or
braking manoeuvres. Pay attention to traffic conditions as
you do so.
X Check the tyres.
X Check the tyre pressure. If necessary, correct the tyre pres-
sure (Y page 180).
X If necessary, repair any defective tyres or change the wheel
(Y page 262).
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system once the tyre
pressure is correct (Y page 182).Check
tyres, then
restart
Run Flat
Indicator A tyre pressure loss warning system display message
appeared.
X
Correct the tyre pressure on all tyres ( Ypage 180).
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system
(Y page 182). Run Flat
Indicator inopera‐
tive The tyre pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Please
correct tyre pres‐
sures
Vehicles with tyre pressure monitor*:
There is insufficient pressure in one or more tyres or the tyre
pressures on individual wheels differ too much.
X
Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity. If neces-
sary, correct the tyre pressure (Y page 180).Cruise
control
and SPEED‐
TRONIC inopera‐
tive Speedtronic and cruise control are faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC
and SPEED‐
TRONIC inopera‐
tive
Distronic* and Speedtronic are malfunctioning.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 218
Display
messagesPractical advice
* optional
X164_AKB; 2; 3, en-GB
wobuchh
,V ersion: 2.11.8.1
2009-03-31T14:14:58+02:00 - Seite 218
Dateiname: 6515431202_buchblock.pdf; erzeugt am 01. Apr 2009 00:17:59; WK
Page 222 of 309
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions Cruise
control - - - km/h A condition for activating cruise control has not been met.
X
Activate ESP ®
(Y page 52)
X If conditions permit, drive faster than 30 km/h and store
the speed (Y page 117). Symbol messages
G
Risk of accident and injury
The operating safety of your vehicle could be compromised if service work is carried out improp-
erly. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. Safety systems may also not
be able to protect you or others as intended.
Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. The workshop must
have the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions E The tailgate is open.
X
Close the tailgate. G
Risk of accident
Vehicles with an anti-theft alarm system*:
The bonnet is open.
X Stop immediately, paying attention to road and traffic con-
ditions.
X Close the bonnet. ; At least one door is open.
X
Close the doors. ? The engine fan is faulty.
X
If the coolant temperature is less than 120 †, you can
continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist work-
shop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop/start driving. Display
messages
219Practical advice
* optional
X164_AKB; 2; 3, en-GB
wobuchh
,V ersion: 2.11.8.1
2009-03-31T14:14:58+02:00 - Seite 219 Z
Dateiname: 6515431202_buchblock.pdf; erzeugt am 01. Apr 2009 00:17:59; WK
Page 223 of 309
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions # The battery is not being charged.
Possible causes are:
R
a faulty alternator
R a torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the
engine, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Open the bonnet.
X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise over-
heat.
X Switch off the engine.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is OK:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. # Battery/
Alterna‐
tor Stop
vehicle The battery is faulty.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under
any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. # Brake wear The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. J EBV, ABS,
ESP inop‐
erative
See Own‐
er's Man‐
ual
G
Risk of accident
EBV (Electronic Brake Force Distribution), ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System), ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) and there-
fore PRE-SAFE ®
are unavailable due to a fault. BAS (Brake
Assist) is also deactivated.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
the functions listed above.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 220
Display
messagesPractical advice
X164_AKB; 2; 3, en-GB
wobuchh,V ersion: 2.11.8.1
2009-03-31T14:14:58+02:00 - Seite 220
Dateiname: 6515431202_buchblock.pdf; erzeugt am 01. Apr 2009 00:17:59; WK
Page 225 of 309
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions ° Malfunc‐
tion The level control has malfunctioned.
X
Drive as appropriate for the current vehicle level, but do not
exceed 80 km/h.
X Make sure that there is sufficient ground clearance.
X Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. ° Rising
20 km/h max. The vehicle is being adjusted to off-road level 3. The display
message indicates the maximum speed allowed for off-road
level 3.
X
Do not exceed a maximum speed of 20 km/h. ° 20 km/h max. You are driving in off-road level 3. The display message indi-
cates the maximum speed allowed for off-road level 3.
X
Do not exceed a maximum speed of 20 km/h. Æ being low‐
ered
20 km/h max. The vehicle is being lowered from off-road level 3 to off-road
level 2. The display message indicates the maximum speed
allowed for off-road level 3.
X
Do not drive faster than 20 km/h until the vehicle has
reached off-road level 2. Æ Bring
speed
below
20 km/h
G
Risk of accident
You are exceeding the speed permissible for the selected off-
road level.
X Do not exceed a maximum speed of 20 km/h.
X Adjust your driving style to the altered handling character-
istics.
X Only make slight steering movements and avoid fast steer-
ing movements.
X Be aware of the altered handling characteristics. 8 Locking
system
inopera‐
tive Con‐
sult work‐
shop The differential locks are faulty.
X
Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km/h.
X Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. 222
Display
messagesPractical advice
X164_AKB; 2; 3, en-GB
wobuchh,V ersion: 2.11.8.1
2009-03-31T14:14:58+02:00 - Seite 222
Dateiname: 6515431202_buchblock.pdf; erzeugt am 01. Apr 2009 00:18:00; WK
Page 227 of 309
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions ? Coolant
Stop car,
turn
engine off The coolant is too hot.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the
engine, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not blocked,
e.g. by slush.
X Wait until the display message disappears before restarting
the engine. Otherwise, there is a risk of engine damage.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display
(Y page 100).
X If the temperature increases again, visit a qualified special-
ist workshop immediately. The poly-V-belt may have torn.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the
engine, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Open the bonnet.
X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise over-
heat.
X Switch off the engine.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is OK:
X Wait until the display message disappears before restarting
the engine. Otherwise, there is a risk of engine damage.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display
(Y page 100).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. + Top up
coolant
See Own‐
er's Man‐
ual The coolant level is too low.
X
Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before
doing so (Y page 177).
X Have the engine cooling system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop if the coolant needs topping up more often
than usual. 224
Display
messagesPractical advice
X164_AKB; 2; 3, en-GB
wobuchh,V ersion: 2.11.8.1
2009-03-31T14:14:58+02:00 - Seite 224
Dateiname: 6515431202_buchblock.pdf; erzeugt am 01. Apr 2009 00:18:00; WK
Page 229 of 309
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions b Trailer
Left-hand
tail lamp
or
Trailer
Right-
hand tail
lamp The left-hand or right-hand trailer tail lamp is faulty.
X
Change the bulb. b Turn sig‐
nal, rear
left
or
Turn sig‐
nal, rear
right The rear left-hand or right-hand turn signal is faulty.
X
Change the bulb ( Ypage 254). b Turn sig‐
nal in
mirror,
left
or
Turn sig‐
nal in
mirror,
right The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror
is faulty. The display message will only appear if all LEDs have
failed.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b Turn sig‐
nal,
front left
or
Turn sig‐
nal,
front
right The front left-hand or right-hand turn signal is faulty.
X
Change the bulb ( Ypage 254). b Left-hand
brake lamp
or
Right-
hand
brake lamp The left-hand or right-hand brake lamp is faulty.
X
Change the bulb ( Ypage 254). b 3rd brake
lamp The third brake lamp is faulty. The display message will only
appear if all LEDs have failed.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 226
Display
messagesPractical advice
X164_AKB; 2; 3, en-GB
wobuchh,V ersion: 2.11.8.1
2009-03-31T14:14:58+02:00 - Seite 226
Dateiname: 6515431202_buchblock.pdf; erzeugt am 01. Apr 2009 00:18:00; WK
Page 231 of 309
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions b Reversing
lamp, left
or
Reversing
lamp,
right The left-hand or right-hand reversing lamp is faulty.
X
Change the bulb ( Ypage 254). b Left-hand
tail lamp
or
Right-
hand tail
lamp The left-hand or right-hand tail lamp is faulty.
X
Change the bulb ( Ypage 254). b Left day‐
time driv‐
ing lamp
or
Right
daytime
driving
lamp The left or right daytime driving lamp is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ¸ Replace
air
cleaner
element
The engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced.
33
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 4 Check
engine
oil level
when next
refuelling The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level.
X
Check the engine oil level ( Ypage 176).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil.
X Have the engine checked for leaks if the engine oil needs
topping up more often than usual. 4 Add
1 litre
engine
oil when
next refu‐
elling
The oil level is too low
33
.
X Check the engine oil level ( Ypage 176).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil.
X Have the engine checked for leaks if the engine oil needs
topping up more often than usual. 33
Only for certain countries. 228
Display
messagesPractical advice
X164_AKB; 2; 3, en-GB
wobuchh,V ersion: 2.11.8.1
2009-03-31T14:14:58+02:00 - Seite 228
Dateiname: 6515431202_buchblock.pdf; erzeugt am 01. Apr 2009 00:18:00; WK
Page 233 of 309
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions h Tyre pres‐
sure
Check
tyres
G
Risk of accident
The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped signifi-
cantly. The affected wheel is highlighted in the tyre pressure
display of the tyre pressure monitor*.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or
braking manoeuvres. Pay attention to traffic conditions as
you do so.
X Check the tyres.
X If necessary, repair any defective tyres or change the wheel
(Y page 262).
X Check the tyre pressure. If necessary, correct the tyre pres-
sure (Y page 180).
The display message will disappear automatically after you
have been driving for a few minutes with the corrected tyre
pressure. h Please
correct
tyre pres‐
sure(s)
Vehicles with tyre pressure monitor*: the pressure is insuffi-
cient in at least one of the tyres or the pressure difference
between the individual tyres is too great.
X
Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity. If neces-
sary, correct the tyre pressure (Y page 180).+ Change
key bat‐
teries
The KEYLESS GO* key batteries are discharged.
X
Change the batteries ( Ypage 253). + Key does
not
belong to
vehicle You have put the wrong key in the ignition lock.
X
Use the correct key. 230
Display
messagesPractical advice
* optional
X164_AKB; 2; 3, en-GB
wobuchh
,V ersion: 2.11.8.1
2009-03-31T14:14:58+02:00 - Seite 230
Dateiname: 6515431202_buchblock.pdf; erzeugt am 01. Apr 2009 00:18:00; WK
Page 235 of 309
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions & Inopera‐
tive
Refuel
vehicle The fuel level in the fuel tank is too low. The auxiliary heat-
ing* cannot be switched on.
X
Refuel at the nearest filling station. & inopera‐
tive See
Owner's
Manual
The auxiliary heating* is temporarily malfunctioning or is
defective.
X
When the vehicle is on a level surface and the engine has
cooled down, make up to four attempts to switch on the
auxiliary heating*, waiting several minutes between each
attempt.
X If the auxiliary heating* does not switch on, visit a qualified
specialist workshop. C There is only a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X
Refuel at the nearest filling station. 8 Reserve
fuel The fuel level has fallen below the reserve range. The opera-
tion of the auxiliary heating* can no longer be guaranteed.
X
Refuel at the nearest filling station. ~ Please
enter PIN
You have not yet logged on to your mobile phone
*.
X Enter the PIN for the SIM card. ~ Bluetooth
ready The Bluetooth connection between your mobile phone and
the audio system or COMAND APS* is not activated.
X
If desired, activate the Bluetooth connection between the
mobile phone and the audio system or COMAND APS* (see
separate operating instructions). ~ No tele‐
phone
inserted
Your mobile phone is not inserted in the bracket*.
X
Insert the mobile phone into the bracket* ( Ypage 164). ¥ Top up
washer
fluid The washer fluid level has dropped to approximately
⅓of the
total reservoir capacity.
X Top up the windscreen washer fluid (Y page 178).232
Display messagesPractical advice
* optional
X164_AKB; 2; 3, en-GB
wobuchh,
Version: 2.11.8.1 2009-03-31T14:14:58+02:00 - Seite 232
Dateiname: 6515431202_buchblock.pdf; erzeugt am 01. Apr 2009 00:18:01; WK
Page 238 of 309
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions !
The yellow ABS
warning lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning. G
Risk of accident
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is deactivated due to a fault. ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) and ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
and also PRE-SAFE ®
are therefore temporarily unavailable.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. Therefore, the wheels could lock if you
brake hard.
X Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
(Y page 211).
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. !
The yellow ABS
warning lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning. G
Risk of accident
The on-board voltage is too low. ABS has been deactivated due to
undervoltage.
Therefore, ESP ®
, BAS and PRE-SAFE ®
are also deactivated.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. Therefore, the wheels could lock if you
brake hard.
X Switch off consumers that are not required, e.g. rear window
heating or interior lighting.
ABS will be available again as soon as the vehicle's electrical
system voltage increases. d
J
!
The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp,
the red brake
system warning
lamp and the
yellow ABS
warning lamp
light up while the
engine is run-
ning. A warning
tone also
sounds. G
Risk of accident
EBV is faulty. ABS, Brake Assist, ESP ®
and PRE-SAFE ®
are there-
fore no longer available. The brake system continues to function
normally, but without the functions listed above. Therefore, the
wheels could lock if you brake hard.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Troubleshooting
235Practical advice
X164_AKB; 2; 3, en-GB
wobuchh, Version: 2.11.8.1 2009-03-31T14:14:58+02:00 - Seite 235 Z
Dateiname: 6515431202_buchblock.pdf; erzeugt am 01. Apr 2009 00:18:01; WK