MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV 2015 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2015, Model line: GLK-CLASS SUV, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV 2015Pages: 386, PDF Size: 26 MB
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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.
À
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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Lane Keeping
Assist Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's ManZ
ual or Active Lane
Keeping Assist CurZ
rently Unavailable
See Operator's ManZ
ual
Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deact ivated
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 have been no lane markings for an extended 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 mes-
sage 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, p aying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 168).
X Clean the windshield.
Lane Keeping
Assist InoperaZ
tive or Active Lane
Keeping Assist
Inoperative
Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Blind Spot Assist
Currently UnavailZ
able See OperaZ
tor's ManZ
ual or Active Blind
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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DISTRONIC PLUS
Inoperative
DISTRONIC PLUS is defective. BAS PLUS and PRE
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Tires
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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 339).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure monitor ( Y page 342).
Check
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.
GWARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose 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 gre atly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braki ng, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or b raking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as y ou do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 168).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire ( Y page 314).
X Check the tire pressure ( Y page 339).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
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Warning
Tire Malfunction
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
GWARNING
Driving with a flat tire poses 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 b raking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as y ou do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 168).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire ( Y page 314).
Tire Press. Monitor
Currently UnavailZ
able
Because there is interference from a strong source of ra dio waves,
no signals from the tire pressure sensors are detected. The tire
pressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning.
X Drive on.
The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon a s the
problem has been resolved.
TirePress. SenZ
sor(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 quali fied spe-
cialist workshop.
Tire Pressure MonZ
itor Inoperative
No 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 af ter driving
for a few minutes.
Tire pressure monZ
itor
Inoperative
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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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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Power Steering MalZ
function See OperZ
ator's Manual
The power steering is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
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 ServiceYour vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/
receiver range. X Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol
appears in the multifunction display.
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Check Washer Fluid
The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X Add washer fluid ( Y page 303).
SmartKey
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Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle
You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X Use the correct SmartKey.
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Take Your Key from
Ignition
The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
X Remove the SmartKey.
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Obtain a New Key
The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Replace Key Battery
The battery of the KEYLESS-GO key is discharged.
X Change the battery ( Y page 81).
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