ECU MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV 2013 Owner's Guide
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 SolutionsFor further information about the Occupant Classification System,
see (
Y page 47). Front Passenger
Airbag Enabled
See Operator's
Manual The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even
though:
R
a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the
system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger
seat
or
R the front-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detect objects or forces applying additional
weight on the seat.
G WARNING
The air bag may deploy unintentionally.
There is an increased risk of injury.
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 160).
X Switch the ignition off.
X Open the front-passenger door.
X Remove the child and the child restraint system from the front-
passenger seat.
X Make sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the
weight.
The system may otherwise detect the additional weight and
interpret the seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually
is.
X Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
X Observe the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp in the
center console and the multifunction display and check the
following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
R the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS (Occupant
Classification System) has
disabled the
front-passenger air bag
(Y page 47).
R the Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's
Manual or Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manual display messages must not be shown in
the multifunction display.238
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0050 Solutions00AC
Coolant Too Hot
Stop Vehicle Turn
Engine Off The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some
fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire.
Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns
which can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
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 ( Y page 160).
X Wait until the engine has cooled down.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out
and the coolant temperature is below 248 ‡ (120 †).
Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
X If the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Under normal operating
conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †). 244
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0050 Solutions003D 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 ( Y page 160).
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
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 301).
X If necessary, add engine oil ( Y page 301).
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 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 messages
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0050 SolutionsLane Keeping
Assist Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
or Active Lane
Keeping Assist
Currently
Unavailable See
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 ( Y page 160).
X Clean the windshield. Lane Keeping
Assist
Inoperative or
Active Lane
Keeping Assist
Inoperative Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.248
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0050 SolutionsBlind Spot Assist
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
or Active Blind
Spot Assist
Currently
Unavailable See
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 0063 indicator 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 ( Y page 160).
X Clean the sensors ( Y page 307).
X Restart the engine. Blind Spot Assist
Inoperative or
Active Blind Spot
Assist Inoperative Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellow
0063 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Park Assist
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 184). Display messages
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0050 SolutionsPark Assist
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 184).
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. Parking Guidance
Finished The vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically.
DISTRONIC PLUS Off DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated (
Y page 171). If it was
deactivated automatically, a warning tone also sounds. DISTRONIC PLUS Now
Available DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been
temporarily
unavailable. You
can now
reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y page 171). DISTRONIC PLUS
Currently
Unavailable See
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 ( Y page 160).
X Clean the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper
(Y page 307).
X Restart the engine.250
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Tires
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 SolutionsCheck
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 160).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 312).
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 335). Run Flat Indicator
Then Restart Run
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 335).Run Flat Indicator
Inoperative Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Correct
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 336).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 338).252
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0050 SolutionsCheck
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 ( Y page 160).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 312).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 336).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Warning
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 ( Y page 160).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 312). Display messages
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0050 Solutions0066 The hood is open.
G WARNING
The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
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.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 160).
X Close the hood. 0051 At least one door is open.
X
Close all the doors. 00CC
Power Steering
Malfunction See
Operator's Manual The power steering is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
X If you are able to steer safely:
carefully drive
on to
a qualified
specialist workshop.
X If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on.
Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop. Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/
receiver range.
X
Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol
appears in the multifunction display. 00B2
Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X
Add washer fluid ( Y page 303). Display messages
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SmartKey
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 Solutions00AF
Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X
Use the correct SmartKey. 00AF
Take Your Key from
Ignition The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
X
Remove the SmartKey. 00AF
Obtain a New Key The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00AF
Replace Key Battery The batteries of the KEYLESS-GO key are discharged.
X
Change the batteries ( Y page 77).00AF
Don't Forget Your
Key The display message is shown for a maximum of 60 seconds and
is only a reminder.
You have opened the driver's door with the engine switched off.
The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the ignition lock.
X
Remember to take the KEYLESS-GO key with you when you
leave the vehicle. 00AF
Key Not Detected
(red display message) The KEYLESS-GO 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 against rolling away ( Y page 160)
(Y page 160).
X Locate the KEYLESS-GO key. The KEYLESS-GO key is not detected while the engine is running
because
there is
interference from
a strong source of radio waves.
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 against rolling away ( Y page 160).
X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.256
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