ESP MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV 2017 Owners Manual
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Blind Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist
currently unavaila‐ currently unavaila‐
ble ble
See
SeeOwner's
Owner's Man‐
Man‐
ual
ual Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to elec-
tromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or
other sources of electromagnetic radiation
R the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range
The yellow 9indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mirrors.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message
disappears.
Blind Spot Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 166).
X Restart the engine. Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist
not available when not available when
towing a trailer towing a trailer
See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual
. Blind Spot Assist is deactivated while towing a trailer.
You have established the electrical connection between the trailer and
your vehicle.
X Press aon the steering wheel to confirm the display message. Blind Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist
inoperative inoperative Blind Spot Assist is malfunctioning.
The yellow
9indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mirrors.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Parking Pilot can‐ Parking Pilot can‐
celled celled The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been fas-
tened.
X Repeat the parking process with the seat belt fastened and the
driver's door closed. You inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel while
steering intervention was active.
X While steering intervention is active, make sure not to touch the
multifunction steering wheel. The vehicle has started to skid and ESP
®
has intervened.
X Use Parking Pilot again later (Y page 196).Parking Pilot inop‐ Parking Pilot inop‐
erative erative You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking manoeu-
vres.
Parking Pilot will become available again after approximately ten
minutes (Y page 196).
X Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Switch off and restart the engine.
If the multifunction display still shows the display message:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Distance Pilot pas‐
Distance Pilot pas‐
sive sive You have depressed the accelerator pedal. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Distance Pilot
Distance Pilot
- - - km/h - - - km/h A condition for activating Distance Pilot DISTRONIC has not been met.
X Check the activation conditions for Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
(Y page 182). Distance Pilot and Distance Pilot and
Limiter inoperative Limiter inoperative Distance Pilot DISTRONIC and speed limiter are faulty. A warning tone
also sounds.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise control and Cruise control and
Limiter inoperative Limiter inoperative Cruise control and speed limiter are faulty.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Limiter passive
Limiter passive If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kick-
down), the limiter is switched to passive mode.
The speed limitation is not active.
X Drive slower than the stored speed and without kickdown.
X Call up the last speed stored again.
or X Set a new speed.
When the display message disappears, the speed limitation is active. Cruise control Cruise control
- - - km/h - - - km/h R
A condition for activating cruise control has not been met.
You have tried to store a speed below 30 km/h, for example.
R ESP ®
is deactivated. The yellow ESP ®
OFF warning lamp is lit.
X If conditions permit, drive at a speed greater than 30 km/h and
store the speed.
or X Check the activation conditions for cruise control (Y page 177).
or
X Reactivate ESP ®
(Y page 227). 120 km/h! 120 km/h!
Maximum Maximum
speed
speedexcee‐
excee‐
ded
ded For certain countries only: the maximum speed has been exceeded.
In addition, the multifunction display shows 120 km/h!
120 km/h!.
X Drive more slowly. Display
messages
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Tyres
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Tyre
Tyre
pressure
pressure Check
Check
tyre(s)
tyre(s) The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant loss
in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible cause:
R you have changed the positions of the wheels and tyres or fitted new
wheels and tyres
R the tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped
G WARNING
Underinflated tyres pose the following risks:
R the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase
R the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tyre 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
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 166).
X Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat
tyre (Y page 317).
X Check and, if necessary, correct the tyre pressures.
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system when the tyre pres-
sure is correct (Y page 339). Check tyre pres‐ Check tyre pres‐
sures then restart sures then restart
Run Flat Indicator Run Flat Indicator The tyre pressure loss warning system generated a display message
and has not been restarted since.
X Set the correct tyre pressure in all four tyres.
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system (Y page 339).Run Flat Indicator Run Flat Indicator
inoperative inoperative The tyre pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Rectify tyre pres‐
Rectify tyre pres‐
sure sure The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 340).
X If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.
X Restart the tyre pressure monitor (Y page 341).256
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messagesOn-board computer and displays
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Check tyre(s)
Check tyre(s) The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly. The
wheel position appears in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Underinflated tyres pose the following risks:
R the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase
R the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tyre 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
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 166).
X Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat
tyre (Y page 317).
X Check the tyre pressure (Y page 340).
X If necessary, correct the tyre pressure. Warning tyre defect Warning tyre defect The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position appears in the multifunction display.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tyre, there is a risk of the following hazards: R a flat tyre impairs the ability to steer or brake the vehicle
R you could lose control of the vehicle
R continued driving with a flat tyre will cause excessive heat build-up
and possibly a fire
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 166).
X Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat
tyre (Y page 317). Tyre Tyre
press.
press. monitor
monitor
currently unavaila‐
currently unavaila‐
ble ble No signals can be received from the tyre pressure sensors due to
strong RF interference. The tyre pressure monitor is temporarily mal-
functioning.
X Drive on.
The tyre pressure monitor starts automatically as soon as the cause
has been rectified. Display
messages
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Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions !
N
The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) has been deactivated due to a fault. BAS (Brake
Assist), Active Brake Assist, ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program), ESP ®
trailer sta-
bilisation, the HOLD function, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and
PRE‑SAFE ®
are also therefore deactivated, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and/or accident.
X Observe the additional display messages on the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other systems, such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission, will be unavailable. Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster
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Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
M Solutions !
N
The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, Active Brake Assist, ESP ®
, ESP ®
trailer stabilisation, EBD (electronic brake force distribution), the HOLD function,
hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and PRE ‑SAFE®
, for example, are also
deactivated.
Possible causes:
R self-diagnosis is not yet complete
R the on-board voltage may be insufficient
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for exam-
ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements
at a speed above 20 km/h.
The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes
out.
If the warning lamp is still on: X Observe the additional display messages on the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 268
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Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions !
N
The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warning tone
also sounds.
EBD is faulty. Therefore, ABS, BAS, Active Brake Assist, ESP ®
, ESP ®
trailer stabi-
lisation, the HOLD function, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and
PRE‑SAFE ®
, for example, are not available either.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for exam-
ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and/or accident.
X Observe the additional display messages on the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. !
֌
J
N
The red brake system warning lamp and the yellow ABS, ESP ®
and ESP ®
OFF
warning lamps are lit while the drive system is running.
ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning. Therefore, BAS, Active Brake Assist, EBD,
PRE‑ SAFE ®
, the HOLD function, hill start assist, the adaptive brake lights and ESP ®
trailer stabilisation, for example, are also unavailable.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for exam-
ple.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The braking
distance may increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and/or accident.
X Observe the additional display messages on the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster
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Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
M Solutions ÷
N
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
ESP ®
or traction control has intervened due to a risk of skidding or because at least
one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated.
X Depress the accelerator pedal only as far as necessary when pulling away.
X Accelerate more gently while the vehicle is in motion.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
.
In rare cases (Y page 73) it may be better to deactivate ESP ®
.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP ®
(Y page 72). å
N
The yellow ESP ®
OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP ®
is deactivated. ESP ®
will not stabilise the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a
wheel starts to spin.
G WARNING
If ESP ®
is deactivated, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
Further driving systems or driving safety systems are thus restricted.
There is an increased risk of skidding and/or accident.
X Reactivate ESP ®
.
In rare cases (Y page 73) it may be better to deactivate ESP ®
.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP ®
(Y page 72).
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
If ESP ®
cannot be activated:
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately and have the ESP ®
system
checked. M
N
Mercedes-AMG vehicles only:
The yellow SPORT handling mode warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
SPORT handling mode is activated.
G WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is activated, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and/or accident.
X Only switch to SPORT handling mode in accordance with the conditions descri-
bed in the "Deactivating/activating ESP ®
" section (Y page 73).270
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Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions ֌
N
The yellow ESP ®
and ESP ®
OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running.
ESP ®
, ESP ®
trailer stabilisation, BAS, Active Brake Assist, the HOLD function, hill
start assist, the adaptive brake lights and PRE‑SAFE ®
are not available due to a
malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and/or accident.
X Observe the additional display messages on the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ֌
N
The yellow ESP ®
and ESP ®
OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running.
ESP ®
, ESP ®
trailer stabilisation, BAS, the HOLD function, hill start assist and PRE-
SAFE ®
are temporarily unavailable.
Adaptive brake lights and Active Brake Assist may have also failed.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Self-diagnosis is not yet complete
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
The braking distance may thus increase in an emergency braking situation.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and/or accident.
X Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road, making slight steering movements
at a speed above 20 km/h.
The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on: X Observe the additional display messages on the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Warning and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster
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Tyres
Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions h
N
The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is
lit.
The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the
tyres.
G WARNING
Underinflated tyres pose the following risks:
R the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase
R the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tyre
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 manoeuvres.
Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 166).
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat tyre
(Y page 317).
X Check the tyre pressure (Y page 340).
X If necessary, correct the tyre pressure. h
N
The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)
flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit.
The tyre pressure monitor is faulty.
G WARNING
The system is possibly unable to detect or register low tyre pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 276
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