MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class 2014 X204 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2014, Model line: GLK-Class, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class 2014 X204Pages: 382, PDF Size: 4.36 MB
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0050
0050Solutions 003D The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes are:
R
a defective 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 Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 164).
X Open the hood.
X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00B2
Check Engine Oil Check Engine Oil
At Next Refueling At Next Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 303).
X If necessary, add engine oil ( Ypage 303).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com. 00B6
Fuel Level Low Fuel Level Low The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 00A8 There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. Display
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Gas Cap Loose Gas Cap Loose The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:
X Close the fuel filler cap.
If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 009E
Replace Air Filter Replace Air Filter Vehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is dirty and must
be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 003A
Check Fuel Filter Check Fuel Filter Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The
water must be drained off.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0099
Refill AdBlue At Refill AdBlue At
Workshop See Workshop See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The DEF level has fallen below the reserve range. A warning tone
also sounds.
X
Have DEF refilled as soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop. 0099
Refill AdBlue At Refill AdBlue At
Workshop No Start Workshop No Start
in .. km in .. km The DEF level is only sufficient for the indicated distance. A
warning tone also sounds.
X
Have DEF refilled as soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop. 0099
Refill AdBlue At Refill AdBlue At
Workshop Eng. Workshop Eng.
Start Not Possible Start Not Possible The DEF tank is empty. A warning tone also sounds. You can no
longer start the engine.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 0099
Check AdBlue See Check AdBlue See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The DEF system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 250
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Eng. Start Not Eng. Start Not
Possible in ..km Possible in ..km The DEF system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 0099
Eng. Start Not Eng. Start Not
Possible Possible The DEF system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.
You can no longer start the engine.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Driving systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 00AD
Attention Assist: Attention Assist:
Take a Break! Take a Break! Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue
or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver. A warning tone
also sounds.
X
If necessary, take a break.
During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get
enough rest. 00AD
Attention Assist Attention Assist
Inoperative Inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00D9
Off Off The HOLD function is deactivated. the vehicle is skidding.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Reactivate the HOLD function later (Y page 183). The HOLD function is deactivated. When the brake pedal is firmly
depressed, an activation condition is not fulfilled.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Check the activation conditions for the HOLD function
(Y page 183). Radar Sensors Radar Sensors
Deactivated See Deactivated See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The radar sensor system is deactivated.
X
Switch on the radar sensor system (Y page 233). Display
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0050
0050Solutions Lane Keeping
Lane Keeping
Assist Currently Assist Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Operator's
Manual Manual
orActive
Active
Lane Keeping
Lane Keeping
Assist Currently Assist Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated
and temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are:
R
the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
R there are no lane markings for a longer period.
R the lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is operational
again.
If the display message does not disappear:
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 ( Ypage 164).
X Clean the windshield. Lane Keeping Lane Keeping
Assist Assist
Inoperative Inoperative
orActiv
Activ
e Lane Keeping
e Lane Keeping
Assist Inoperative Assist Inoperative Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 252
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0050
0050Solutions Blind Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist
Currently Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Operator's
Manual Manual
orActive
Active
Blind Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist
Currently Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily
inoperative. Possible causes are:
R
the sensors are dirty.
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
R the 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 0063indicator 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:
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 ( Ypage 164).
X Clean the sensors (Y page 309).
X Restart the engine. Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist
Inoperative Inoperative
orActiv
Activ
e Blind Spot
e Blind Spot
Assist Inoperative Assist Inoperative Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellow
0063indicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Park Assist Park Assist
Canceled Canceled The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been
fastened.
X
Repeat 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.
X
While steering intervention is active, make sure that the
multifunction steering wheel is not touched unintentionally. The vehicle has started to skid and ESP
®
has intervened.
X Use Active Parking Assist again later (Y page 188). Display
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0050
0050Solutions Park Assist
Park Assist
Inoperative Inoperative You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking
maneuvers.
Active Parking Assist will become available again after
approximately ten minutes (Y
page 188).
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Switch off and restart the engine.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. PARKTRONIC is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Park Assist Park Assist
Finished Finished The vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically.
DISTRONIC PLUS Off DISTRONIC PLUS Off DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated (Y
page 175). If it was
deactivated automatically, a warning tone also sounds. DISTRONIC
DISTRONIC
PLUS
PLUSNow
Now
Available
Available DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been
temporarily unavailable. You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y
page 175). DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
Currently Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are:
R
function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper are dirty.
R the 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.
R the system is outside the operating temperature range.
R the 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:
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 ( Ypage 164).
X Clean the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper
(Y page 309).
X Restart the engine. 254
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0050
0050Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
Inoperative Inoperative
DISTRONIC PLUS is defective. BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE
®
Brake
may also have failed.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
Passive Passive You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no
longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
X
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
- - - mph - - - mph An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.
X
Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y page 175). Cruise Control Cruise Control
Inoperative Inoperative Cruise control is defective.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise Control Cruise 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.
X
If conditions permit, drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) and
store the speed.
X Check the activation conditions for cruise control
(Y page 173). Display
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Tires
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Check
Check
Tire Pressure Soon Tire Pressure Soon Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant
loss in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire 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
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 164).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 314).
X Check the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire
pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire
pressure is correct (Y page 337).Check Check
Tire
TirePressure
Pressure
Then Restart Run
Then Restart Run
Flat Indicator Flat Indicator Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display
message and has not been restarted since.
X
Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system (Y page 337).Run Flat Indicator Run Flat Indicator
Inoperative Inoperative Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Correct Correct
Tire Pressure Tire 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.
X Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 338).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 341).256
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Check
Check
Tires Tires 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.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire 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
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 164).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 314).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 338).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Warning Warning
Tire Malfunction Tire Malfunction The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R a flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R you could lose control of the vehicle.
R continued driving with a flat tire 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
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 164).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 314). Display
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0050
0050Solutions Tire
Tire
Press.
Press. Monitor
Monitor
Currently
Currently
Unavailable Unavailable Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received
from the wheel sensors. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily
malfunctioning.
X
Drive on.
The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
problem has been solved. TirePress. TirePress.
Sensor(s) Missing Sensor(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.
X
Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop. Tire Pressure Tire Pressure
Monitor Monitor
Inoperative No Inoperative No
Wheel Sensors Wheel Sensors The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor.
The tire pressure monitor is deactivated.
X
Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving
for a few minutes. Tire Pressure Tire Pressure
Monitor Monitor
Inoperative Inoperative The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicle
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0050 0050Solutions Shift
Shift
to
to'P'
'P' or
or'N'
'N'
to Start Engine
to Start Engine You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position
Ror D.
X Shift the transmission to position Por N. Risk of Rolling Risk of Rolling
Shift to 'P' Shift to 'P' You have attempted to stop the engine with the Start/Stop button
while the transmission was not in position
P.
X Shift the transmission to position P.0065 The tailgate is open.
G WARNING
When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
interior if the tailgate is open.
There is a risk of poisoning.
X Close the tailgate. 258
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