display MERCEDES-BENZ GLK SUV 2008 Manual Online

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions + Close
doors to
lock vehi-
cle At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Close all doors and lock the vehicle again. 6 a
with 4
buttons:
Malfunc-
tion -
Workshop-
a with
12 buttons:
Restraint
sys. mal-
function
Consult
workshop G
Risk of injury
There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System). The 6warning lamp also lights up in the instru-
ment cluster.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 6 a
with 4
buttons:
FL mal-
func. -
Workshop-
or
FR mal-
func. -
Workshop-
a with
12 buttons:
Front left
malfunc-
tion Con-
sult work-
shop
or
Front
right mal-
function
Consult
workshop G
Risk of injury
There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) on the front left-hand or right-hand side. The 6
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 196 Display
messagesPractical advice
X204_AKB; 1; 5, en-GB
wobuchh,V ersion: 2.11.4
2008-10-15T13:20:56+02:00 - Seite 196 Dateiname: 6515_0671_02_buchblock.pdf; preflight

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions 6 a
with 4
buttons:
RL mal-
func.
workshop
or
RR mal-
func. -
Workshop-
a with
12 buttons:
Rear left
malfunc-
tion Con-
sult work-
shop
or
Rear right
malfunc-
tion Con-
sult work-
shop G
Risk of injury
There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) in the rear* on the left-hand or right-hand side. The
6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 6 a
with 4
buttons:
R.cent.mal
f. -Work-
shop-
a with
12 buttons:
Rear
centre
malfunc-
tion Con-
sult work-
shop G
Risk of injury
There is a malfunction in the rear centre SRS (Supplemental
Restraint System). The 6warning lamp also lights up in
the instrument cluster.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
197Practical advice
* optional
X204_AKB; 1; 5, en-GB
wobuchh
,V ersion: 2.11.4
2008-10-15T13:20:56+02:00 - Seite 197 ZDateiname: 6515_0671_02_buchblock.pdf; preflight

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions 6 Left
windowbag
malfunc-
tion Con-
sult work-
shop
or
Right
windowbag
malfunc-
tion Con-
sult work-
shop
G
Risk of injury
There is a malfunction in the left-hand or right-hand window-
bag. The 6warning lamp also lights up in the instrument
cluster.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. C There is only a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X
Refuel at the nearest filling station. 7 a
with 4
buttons:
Reserve
fuel level
a with
12 buttons:
Reserve
fuel level The fuel level has fallen below the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest filling station. ¥ a
with 4
buttons:
Top up
washer
fluid
a with
12 buttons:
Top up
washer
fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has drop-
ped below the minimum.
X
Top up the windscreen washer fluid (Y page 149).198 Display
messagesPractical advice
X204_AKB; 1; 5, en-GB
wobuchh,V ersion: 2.11.4
2008-10-15T13:20:56+02:00 - Seite 198 Dateiname: 6515_0671_02_buchblock.pdf; preflight

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions !
The yellow ABS
warning lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running. G
Risk of accident
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is deactivated due to a fault. There-
fore, ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-
SAFE ®
*, hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer stabilisation are also
deactivated.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
electronic support. Therefore, the wheels could lock if you brake
hard.
X Drive on carefully.
X Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
(Y page 176).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. d
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp
flashes while the
vehicle is in
motion. G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control* is switched off.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when
pulling away.
X Release the accelerator pedal while you are driving.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
.
Exceptions: (Y page 53) d
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp
flashes while the
vehicle is in
motion. At least one wheel is spinning and ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) is deactivated to prevent the brakes on the drive wheels
overheating.
X
Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
(Y page 176).
ETS switches back on again as soon as the brakes have cooled
down. The display message disappears and the dwarning
lamp goes out. d
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning. G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
is deactivated. ESP ®
and ESP ®
trailer stabilisation will not
stabilise the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
X Reactivate ESP ®
.
Exceptions: (Y page 53)
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions. Troubleshooting
201Practical advice
* optional
X204_AKB; 1; 5, en-GB
wobuchh,
Version: 2.11.4 2008-10-15T13:20:56+02:00 - Seite 201 ZDateiname: 6515_0671_02_buchblock.pdf; preflight

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X XSolutions d
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning. In addition,
a message
appears in the
multi-function
display. G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
is unavailable due to a malfunction. ESP ®
and ESP ®
trailer
stabilisation will not stabilise the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a
wheel starts to spin.
X Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
(Y page 176).
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 6
The red SRS
warning lamp is
lit while the
engine is run-
ning. G
Risk of injury
There is a malfunction in the restraint system. The airbags or belt
tensioners may either be triggered unintentionally or, in the event
of an accident, not be triggered at all.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. J
The red brake
system warning
lamp comes on
while you are
driving. A warn-
ing tone also
sounds. You are driving with the parking brake applied.
X
Release the parking brake.
The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases. J
The red brake
system warning
lamp comes on
while the engine
is running. A
warning tone
also sounds. G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the fluid reservoir.
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 Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
X Observe the additional messages in the multi-function display
(Y page 176).
Do not top up the brake fluid. This will not rectify the fault. ?
The red coolant
warning lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running and the
coolant temper-
ature gauge is at
the start of the
scale. The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is
faulty.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a
risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue
driving under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 202 TroubleshootingPractical advice
X204_AKB; 1; 5, en-GB
wobuchh,
Version: 2.11.4 2008-10-15T13:20:56+02:00 - Seite 202Dateiname: 6515_0671_02_buchblock.pdf; preflight

Warning tones
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions The anti-theft warning
alarm* is triggered. You have opened the vehicle with the anti-theft alarm system still
activated*.
X Switch off the alarm (Y page 55). You hear a warning
tone. A message appears in the multi-function display.
X
See the explanations for the display message (Y page 176). You are driving with the parking brake applied.
X
Release the parking brake. The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle.
X
Turn the light switch to $orc.
or
X If the rear foglamp is switched on: press the light switch in to
the stop. G
Risk of injury
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt
X Fasten your seat belt (Y page 70). Accident
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
G
Risk of fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank has been damaged. The leaking fuel
creates a risk of fire or explosion.
X Switch off the ignition immediately.
X Remove the ignition key.
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances. The leaking
fuel creates a risk of fire or explosion.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. You are unable to
determine the extent of
the damage.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. You cannot detect any
damage.
X
Start the engine as normal. Troubleshooting
205Practical advice
* optional
X204_AKB; 1; 5, en-GB
wobuchh,
Version: 2.11.4 2008-10-15T13:20:56+02:00 - Seite 205 ZDateiname: 6515_0671_02_buchblock.pdf; preflight

Automatic transmission
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions The transmission has
problems shifting gear The transmission is losing oil.
X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer changes gear. The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into
secondgear and reverse gear.
X Stop the vehicle.
X Turn the key to position 0(Y page 61) in the ignition lock.
X Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. Parktronic*
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions Only the red segments
in the Parktronic warn-
ing display are lit. You
also hear a warning
tone for approximately
two seconds.
Parktronic is deactiva-
ted after approximately
20 seconds and the
indicator lamp in the
Parktronic button lights
up. Parktronic has malfunctioned and has switched itself off.
X
If problems persist, have Parktronic checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Only the red segments
in the Parktronic warn-
ing display are lit. Park-
tronic is deactivated
after approximately 20
seconds. The Parktronic sensors are dirty or there is interference.
X
Clean the Parktronic sensors (Y page 171).
X Switch the ignition back on. Troubleshooting
209Practical advice
* optional
X204_AKB; 1; 5, en-GB
wobuchh,
Version: 2.11.4 2008-10-15T13:20:56+02:00 - Seite 209 ZDateiname: 6515_0671_02_buchblock.pdf; preflight

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X XSolutions Only the red segments
in the Parktronic warn-
ing display are lit. Park-
tronic is deactivated
after approximately 20
seconds. The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or
ultrasound waves.
X
See if Parktronic functions in a different location. Headlamps
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X XSolutions The headlamps are mis-
ted up on the inside. Air humidity is very high.
X
Drive with the headlamps switched on.
The headlamps are demisted after a short distance. The headlamp housing is not sealed and moisture has been able
to enter.
X
Have the headlamps checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Windscreen wipers
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X XSolutions The windscreen wipers
are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windscreen
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X
For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition
lock.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windscreen wipers back on. The windscreen wipers
fail completely.
G
Risk of accident
The windscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. The windscreen washer
fluid from the spray
nozzles no longer hits
the centre of the wind-
screen. The spray nozzles are misaligned.
X
Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist work-
shop. 210 TroubleshootingPractical advice
X204_AKB; 1; 5, en-GB
wobuchh,
Version: 2.11.4 2008-10-15T13:20:56+02:00 - Seite 210Dateiname: 6515_0671_02_buchblock.pdf; preflight