Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Safety systems
Display messages
Unavailable See Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
Risk of accident
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE®, hill start assist and
ESP® trailer stabilization are temporarily not available.
In addition, the warning lamps
light up in
the instrument cluster.
The self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
► Carefully drive a suitable distance making
slight steering
movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
► Drive on carefully.
► Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Risk of accident
ABS, ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, hill start assist and ESP® trailer
stabilization are temporarily not available.
In addition, the warning lamps
light up in
the instrument cluster.
For example, the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
► Drive on carefully.
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
► Drive on carefully.
►Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages
Inoperative See Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
Risk of accident
ABS, ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, hill start assist and ESP® trailer
stabilization are not available due to a malfunction.
The (USA only)/
(Canada only), warning lamps in
the instrument cluster also light up.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
► Drive on carefully.
► Visit a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
Display messages
Unavailable See Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
Risk of accident
ESP®, PRE-SAFE® and BAS, hill start assist and ESP® trailer stabilization are temporarily not available.
In addition, the warning lamps
light up in the
instrument cluster.
The self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
► Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of
road, making slight
steering movements, at a speed above 20 km/h.
If the display message disappears, ESP® is available again.
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
► Drive on carefully.
► Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
ESP®, PRE-SAFE® and BAS, hill start assist and ESP® trailer
stabilization are temporarily not available.
In addition, the warning lamps
light up in the
instrument cluster.
For example, the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
► Drive on carefully.
► Visit a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
If the display message is shown while the vehicle is in motion and
the warning lamp flashes, the
electronic traction system is
deactivated. Otherwise, the brakes on the drive wheels could
overheat.
► Let the brakes cool down until the display
message disappears
and the warning lamp goes out.
The electronic traction system is active again.
Display messages
Inoperative See Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
Risk of accident
ESP®, PRE-SAFE® and BAS, hill start assist and ESP® trailer
stabilization are not available due to a malfunction.
In addition, the warning lamps
light up in the
instrument cluster.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
► Drive on carefully.
► Visit a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
Display messages
Inoperative See Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
Risk of accident
EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP®, BAS,
PRE-SAFE®, hill start assist and ESP® trailer stabilization are not
available due to a malfunction.
In addition, the warning lamps
light up in
the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
► Drive on carefully.
► Visit a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
Display messages
Brake Wear
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
► Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages
(USA only)
(Canada only)
Release Parking Brake
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
You are driving with the parking brake applied. A warning tone also
sounds.
► Release the parking brake
Display messages
(USA only)
(Canada only)
Check Brake Fluid Level
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
Risk of accident
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
Additionally, the red (USA only)/
(Canada only)
warning lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning
tone sounds.
► 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.
► Engage the parking brake.
► Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
► Do not add brake fluid. This will not
correct the malfunction.
WARNING
Driving with the message Check Brake Fluid Level displayed can result in an
accident. Have your brake system checked immediately.
Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake
fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the
brake fluid catching fire. You can be seriously burned.
Display messages
Tele Aid Inoperative
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
USA only: one or more of the main functions in the mbrace system
are malfunctioning.
Canada only: one or more of the main functions of the TELEAID
system are malfunctioning.
► USA only: have the mbrace system checked
at a qualified
specialist workshop.
► Canada only: have the TELEAID system
checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Display messages
PRE-SAFE Inoperative See Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
Risk of injury
Important functions of PRE-SAFE® have failed. All other occupant
safety systems, e.g. air bags, remain available.
► Visit a qualified specialist workshop
immediately
Display messages
Child Seat In Wrong Position See Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
Risk of accident
Canada only: front-passenger seat with BabySmart™ air bag
deactivation system:
The BabySmart™ child seat is positioned incorrectly.
► Install the child seat in the correct
position.
Risk of injury
Canada only: front-passenger seat with BabySmart™ air bag
deactivation system:
The sensor for the air bag deactivation system is faulty.
► Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages
Restraint Sys.
Malfunction Service Required
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
Risk of accident
There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System).
► Visit a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
WARNING
In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS
may not be operational.
For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked. Otherwise the SRS
may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious
or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could
also result in injury.
Display messages
Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even
though:• a child, a small adult or an object
weighing less than the
system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger
seat.
• the front-passenger seat is unoccupied.
The system may detect objects or forces applying additional
weight on the seat.
► Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as
soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
► Engage the parking brake.
► Switch off the ignition.
► Open the front-passenger door.
► Remove the child and the child restraint
system from the frontpassenger
seat.
► If necessary, secure the child in a child
restraint system on a
suitable rear seat.
► Make sure that no objects are exerting
force on the seat, e.g.:
• trapped books, bags, etc. lying on, behind
or beside the seat
• head restraints pressing against the
headliner
The system may otherwise detect these forces and interpret the
seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually is.
► Keep the seat unoccupied, close the
front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
Observe the indicator
lamp and the
multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
• the
indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit.
When the indicator lamp is on, OCS has deactivated
the front-passenger air bag.
• the Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See
Operator's
Manual or Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manual display messages must not appear in the
multifunction display. Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds
until the necessary system checks have been completed and to
make sure that the display messages do not appear in the
multifunction display.
If these conditions are met, the front-passenger seat can be
occupied again. Whether the
indicator lamp
remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the
occupant.
If the conditions are not met, the system is not operating correctly.
► Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
WARNING
If the indicator lamp remains off
even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any children 12
years old and under and other small individuals use the frontpassenger seat
until the system has been repaired.
Display messages
Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator's Manual
Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions
The front-passenger air bag is deactivated during the journey even
though an adult or a person larger than a certain size is occupying
the front-passenger seat. If additional forces are applied to the
seat, the system may interpret the occupant's weight as lower
than it actually is.
► Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as
soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
► Engage the parking brake.
► Switch off the ignition.
► Have the occupant get out of the
vehicle.
► Set the seat higher.
► Make sure that no objects are exerting
force on the seat, e.g.
books, bags etc. lying under, behind or beside the seat.
These forces may otherwise cause the system to detect too low
a weight and interpret the seat occupant's weight as less than
it actually is.
► Keep the seat unoccupied, close the
front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
Observe the indicator
lamp and the
multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
• the
indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit.
When the indicator lamp is on, OCS has deactivated
the front-passenger air bag.
• the Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See
Operator's
Manual or Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manual display messages must not appear in the
multifunction display. Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds
until the necessary system checks have been completed and to
make sure that the display messages do not appear in the
multifunction display.
If these conditions are met, the front-passenger seat can be
occupied again. Whether the
indicator lamp
remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the
occupant.
If the conditions are not met, the system is not operating correctly.
► Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
WARNING
If the indicator lamp
remains lit with an adult occupant on the front-passenger seat even after
performing the above corrective steps, do not have any passenger use the
frontpassenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Message memory menu
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Running the Vehicle While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here
are some things to know.
WARNING
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Specifications
Engine
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
Wheels and tires
Road wheel
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