light MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV 2015 Owners Manual
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Possible causes/consequences and
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Stop vehicle See Stop vehicle See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual The battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge level
is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 219).
X Observe the instructions in the #See Owner's Manual
See Owner's Manual
display message.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Stop Stop
vehicle
vehicle Leave
Leave
engine running
engine running The battery charge level is too low.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Start the engine.
X Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away. #
Start engine See Start engine See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual The engine is off and the battery charge level is too low.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window heating and interior lighting.
X Leave the engine running for a few minutes, or drive for a longer
distance.
The battery charges. 4
Check eng. oil Check eng. oil
lev. when next lev. when next
refuelling refuelling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
! Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cool-
ing system. Otherwise the engine will be damaged.
X Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest
(Y page 416).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 416).
If you have to top up the engine oil frequently:
X Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the engine
checked.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from a quali- fied specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.co m. Display
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Stop vehicle Vehi‐ Stop vehicle Vehi‐
cle too low cle too low You have pulled away while the vehicle level is still too low.
AIR BODY CONTROL sets the vehicle to the selected level after a
short period.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 219).
X Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away. AIR BODY CONTROL is faulty. A warning tone also sounds.
X Do not drive at speeds above 80 km/h.
X Make only slight steering movements. Otherwise, the front
wings or the tyres could be damaged if the steering movement
is too great.
X Listen for scraping sounds.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions, and set a higher vehicle level.
Depending on the malfunction, it may be possible to raise the
vehicle.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Á
Please Please
reduce
reducespeed
speed You cannot change the vehicle level. Possible causes:
R You are driving too fast for the selected vehicle level.
R You are driving too fast with a trailer or the trailer-coupling
socket is being used, e.g. for a bicycle rack.
X Drive more slowly and then select the desired vehicle level again
(Y page 252).
X Observe the notes on towing a trailer (Y page 303).Á
Compressor Compressor
is
iscool‐
cool‐
ing
ing You have selected a higher vehicle level. The compressor first
needs to cool down because of frequent level changes.
X Drive in a manner appropriate for the current vehicle level.
X Make sure that there is sufficient ground clearance.
X Allow the compressor to cool down.
When the compressor has cooled down, the display message
disappears. The vehicle then continues rising to the selected
level. 360
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Display messages
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MSolutions Cruise control
Cruise control
- - - mph - - - mph A condition for activating cruise control has not been met.
You have tried to store a speed below 30 km/h or ESP
®
is switched
off, for example.
If ESP ®
is switched off, the yellow ESP ®
OFF warning lamp lights up
(Y page 383).
X If conditions permit, drive faster than 30 km/h and store the
speed.
or
X Reactivate ESP ®
(Y page 86).
The yellow ESP ®
OFF warning lamp goes out.
or X Check the activation conditions for cruise control (Y page 230).120 km/h! 120 km/h!
Maximum speed Maximum speed
exceeded exceeded Only for certain countries: the maximum speed has been excee-
ded.
In addition, the multifunction display shows
120 km/h! 120 km/h!.
X Drive more slowly. 366
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Key not detected Key not detected
(white display mes-
sage) The key is currently undetected.
X Change the location of the key in the vehicle.
If the key still cannot be detected: X Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired
position. Â
Key not detected Key not detected
(red display message) The key is not in the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle
centrally or start the engine.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Y page 219).
X Locate the key.
X Press aon the steering wheel to confirm the display mes-
sage. Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves,
the key is not detected whilst the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Y page 219).
X Insert the key into the ignition lock and bring into key mode. Â
Remove starting Remove starting
button, then button, then
insert key insert key The key is continually undetected.
The key detection function has a temporary malfunction or is
faulty. A warning tone also sounds.
X Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired
position.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
General notes
Some systems carry out a self-diagnosis when the ignition is switched on. Several warning and indicator lamps can thereby temporarily light up or flash. This behaviour is non-critical. These
warning and indicator lamps only indicate a malfunction if they light up or flash after the engine is started or during a journey. Wa
rning and indi cator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Safety
Seat belts Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions ü
N
Only for certain countries: the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for
6 seconds after the engine starts.
The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten
their seat belts.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 50).ü
N
Only for certain countries: the red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the
engine starts. In addition, a warning tone sounds for up to 6 seconds.
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 50).
The warning tone ceases. ü
N
The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts, as soon as
the driver's or the front-passenger door is closed.
The driver or passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 50).
The warning lamp goes out.
There are objects on the front-passenger seat.
X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow them in a
secure place.
The warning lamp goes out. ü
N
The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning
sounds.
The driver or passenger has not fastened their seat belt. At the same time, you are driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly driven faster than 25 km/h.
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 50).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases.
There are objects on the front-passenger seat. At the same time, you are
driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly driven faster than 25 km/h.
X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow them in a
secure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases. 376
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Safety systems
Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions J
N
The yellow brake system warning lamp lights up while the engine is running
or the ECO start/stop function is activated.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: the yellow brake system warning lamp is shown in
the READY driving status.
G WARNING
The brake system is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be
affected.
There is a risk of an accident. X If the multifunction display shows a display message, please observe this.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. J
N
The red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: the red brake system warning lamp is shown in the READY driving status.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics
may be affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstan-
ces.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 219).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
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N
The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: the yellow ABS warning lamp is shown in the READY
driving status.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) has been deactivated due to a fault. Therefore BAS (Brake Assist System), BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION
PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program), PRE‑SAFE ®
,
PRE‑SAFE ®
PLUS, PRE‑SAFE ®
Brake, the HOLD function, Hill Start Assist,
ESP ®
trailer stabilisation, Crosswind Assist, adaptive brake lights, STEER
CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are also
deactivated.
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 danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in 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 unavail- able. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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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.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: the yellow ABS warning lamp is shown in the READY
driving status.
A warning tone also sounds.
EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction. Therefore ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS with
Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP ®
,
PRE‑ SAFE ®
, PRE‑SAFE ®
PLUS, PRE‑ SAFE®
Brake, the HOLD function, Hill Start
Assist, ESP ®
trailer stabilisation, Crosswind Assist, adaptive brake lights,
STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist 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, for example, if you
brake hard.
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 danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 380
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Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions J÷
!
N
The red brake system warning lamp and the yellow ESP ®
and ABS warning
lamps light up while the engine is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: the red brake warning lamp, yellow ESP ®
warning
lamp and ABS are shown in the READY driving status.
ABS and ESP ®
are unavailable due to a fault. Therefore BAS, BAS PLUS with
Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, EBD,
PRE‑SAFE ®
, PRE‑ SAFE®
PLUS, PRE‑ SAFE®
Brake, the HOLD function, Hill Start
Assist, ESP ®
trailer stabilisation, Crosswind Assist, adaptive brake lights,
STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist 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, for example, if you
brake hard.
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 danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ÷
N
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
ESP ®
or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or
at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal 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 86) it may be better to deactivate ESP ®
.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP ®
(Y page 85). Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions ÷
N
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: the yellow ESP ®
warning lamp is shown in the
READY driving status.
ESP ®
, BAS, BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS, PRE ‑SAFE®
, PRE‑SAFE ®
PLUS, PRE‑SAFE ®
Brake, the HOLD
function, Hill Start Assist, ESP ®
trailer stabilisation, Crosswind Assist, adap-
tive brake lights, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active
Blind Spot Assist are unavailable 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 danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 382
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