engine MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV 2015 Owners Manual

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Coolant Too Hot
Stop Vehicle Turn
Engine Off
The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can ca use 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 168).
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 g oes out
and the coolant temperature is below 248 ‡ (120 †). Other-
wise, 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 †).
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#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 168).
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 ov erheat.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged: X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Check Engine Oil
At Next Refueling
The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
X Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 301).
X If necessary, add engine oil ( Y page 302).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
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Fuel Level Low
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range. X Refuel at the nearest gas station.
CThere is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail.
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Gas Cap Loose
The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap i s 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.
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Replace Air Filter
Vehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is di rty and must
be replaced.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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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.
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Refill AdBlue At
Workshop See OperZ
ator'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.
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Refill AdBlue At
Workshop No Start
in .. km
The DEF level is only sufficient for the indicated dista nce. A warn-
ing tone also sounds.
X Have DEF refilled as soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop.
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Refill AdBlue At
Workshop Eng.
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.
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Check AdBlue See
Operator's Manual
The DEF system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Eng. Start Not PosZ
sible In ..km
The DEF system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Eng. Start Not PosZ
sible
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
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Attention Assist:
Take a Break!
Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detecte d 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 tim e so you get
enough rest.
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Attention Assist
Inoperative
ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Off
The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle is skidding.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Reactivate the HOLD function later ( Y page 184).
The HOLD function is deactivated. When the brake pedal i s firmly
depressed, an activation condition is not fulfilled.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Check the activation conditions for the HOLD function
(Y page 184).
Radar Sensors DeacZ
tivated See OperaZ
tor's Manual
The radar sensor system is deactivated.
X Switch on the radar sensor system ( Y page 233).
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Blind Spot Assist
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Spot Assist CurZ
rently Unavailable
See Operator's ManZ
ual
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inop-
erative. 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 sta-
tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-
sage 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, p aying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 168).
X Clean the sensors ( Y page 309).
X Restart the engine.
Blind Spot Assist
InoperaZ
tive or Active
Blind Spot Assist
Inoperative
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellow 9 indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Park Assist CanZ
celed
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 multi-
function 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 189).
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Park Assist InoperZ
ative
You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking
maneuvers.
Active Parking Assist will become available again after approx -
imately ten minutes ( Y page 189).
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, p aying
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 FinZ
ished
The vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically.
DISTRONIC PLUS OffDISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated ( Y page 176). If it was
deactivated automatically, a warning tone also sounds.
DISTRONIC PLUS Now
Available
DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been tempo-
rarily unavailable. You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
( Y page 176).
DISTRONIC PLUS CurZ
rently Unavailable
See Operator's ManZ
ual
DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. Possible cause s are:
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the sensors in the radiator trim 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 sta-
tions 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 mes-
sage disappears.
DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, p aying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 168).
X Clean the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper
(Y page 309).
X Restart the engine.
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Vehicle
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Shift to 'P' or 'N'
to Start Engine
You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position R or D.
X Shift the transmission to position P or N.
Risk of Rolling
Transmission Not
in P
You have attempted to stop the engine with the Start/Sto p button
while the transmission was not in position P.
GWARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 168).
AThe tailgate is open.
GWARNING
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.
?The hood is open.
GWARNING
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, p aying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 168).
X Close the hood.
CAt least one door is open.
X Close all the doors.
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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.
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Key Not Detected

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
General notes
Some systems carry out a self-diagnosis when the ignition is switched on. Therefore, some
indicator and warning lamps may light up or flash temporarily. Thi s behavior is non-critical.
These indicator and warning lamps only indicate a malfunction i f they light up or flash after
starting the engine or whilst driving.
Seat belts
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up for 6 seconds.The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger
to fasten their seat belts.
X Fasten your seat belt ( Y page 58).
ü
After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up. In addition, a warn-
ing tone sounds for up
to 6 seconds.The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
X Fasten your seat belt ( Y page 58).
The warning tone ceases.
ü
The red seat belt warn-
ing lamp lights up after
the engine starts, as
soon as the driver's or
the front-passenger
door is closed.The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
X Fasten your seat belt ( Y page 58).
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.
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Safety systems
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions
$ (USA only)
J (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on while the engine is run-
ning. A warning tone
also sounds.There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
GWARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, p aying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not con tinue driving
under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 168).
X Do not add brake fluid. Adding more will not remedy the mal-
function.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
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The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunc -
tion. BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program), PRE