2002 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 warning

275 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
* C = Category, see page 2721 Transfer case differential lock is active, the ABS is not available.
2 Have the brake system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as possible.
3 The display or the system is malfunctioning.
See page 239 for notes on the antilock brake system
(ABS).
Line 1 Line 2 C*
ABS NOT ACTIVE LOCK ACTIVE
1
1
ABS SYSTEM VISIT WORKSHOP!
2
2
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP!
3
2
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BRAKE ASSIST
* C = Category, see page 2721 Transfer case differential lock is active, the BAS is not available.
A malfunction has been detected in the system. The
brake system functions in the usual manner, but
without brake assist system (BAS), see page 237.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
BAS NOT ACTIVE LOCK ACTIVE
1
1
BRAKE ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE! 2
BRAKE ASSIST VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP! 2
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277 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index BRAKE PAD WEAR
* C = Category, see page 272When this message appears during braking, it indicates
that the brake pads are worn down.
Have the brake system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.BRAKE FLUID
* C = Category, see page 272 Line 1 Line 2 C*
BRAKE PAD WEAR VISIT WORKSHOP! 2Line 1 Line 2 C*
BRAKE FLUID VISIT WORKSHOP! 2Wa r n i n g !
Driving with this message 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.
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PA R K I N G B R A K E
* C = Category, see page 272
SEAT BELT SYSTEM* C = Category, see page 272 Line 1 Line 2 C*
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE PARKING BRAKE! 1Line 1 Line 2 C*
SEAT BELT SYSTEM VISIT WORKSHOP! 1
FRT. PASS. SEAT BELT FASTEN SEAT BELT! 2
DRIVER’S SEAT BELT FASTEN SEAT BELT! 2
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279 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability program)
* C = Category, see page 2721 Transfer case differential lock is selected, the ESP is not available,
see page 243.
2 Transfer case differential lock is active, the ESP is not available,
see page 243.
3 The enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP and the torque
reduction feature are unavailable.
4 This message may be displayed if the power supply was
interrupted (battery disconnected or empty). Synchronize ESP, see
page 244
5 The system is temporarily unavailable. The reason could be that
the self-diagnosis has not been completed. The display will clear
itself after driving a short distance at more than 12 mph (2o km/h).
6 The system is unavailable due to low voltage, e.g. battery not being
charged.
7 A malfunction has been detected in the system. In case of ESP
malfunction the ESP warning lamp in the instrument cluster
illuminates and the ESP switch in the center console does not
function. If in addition the ABS is malfunctioning, only partial
engine output will be available.
8 The display or the system is malfunctioning. Line 1 Line 2 C*
ESP NOT ACTIVE LOCK SELECTED
1
1
ESP NOT ACTIVE LOCK ACTIVE
2
1
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. NOT AVAILABLE!
3, 4, 5, 6
2
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. VISIT WORKSHOP!
3, 7
2
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP!
8
2
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COOLANT (coolant level)
* C = Category, see page 272When this message appears while driving, the coolant
level has dropped below the required level. If no leaks
are noticeable and the engine temperature does not
increase, continue to drive to the nearest service station
and have coolant added to the coolant system.The low engine coolant level warning should not be
ignored. Extended driving with the symbol displayed
may cause serious engine damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
In cases of major or frequent minor coolant loss, have
the cooling system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.
Note:
Do not drive without coolant in the cooling system. The
engine will overheat causing major engine damage.
Monitor the coolant temperature gauge while driving,
see page 123.
See page 306 for instructions on topping up the coolant.Line 1 Line 2 C*
COOLANT CHECK LEVEL! 2
Wa r n i n g !
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may
burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts.
You can be seriously burned.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index COOLANT (coolant temperature)
* C = Category, see page 272
1 This may indicate that the poly-V-belt has broken. Should this
con dition o ccur, the poly-V-belt must be repla ced befo re co ntin uin g
to operate the vehicle. Otherwise, the engine will overheat due to
an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the
engine. Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message
displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
2 The cooling fan for the coolant is faulty. Observe the coolant
temperature gauge. See page 123
During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city
traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 120
°C.
The engine should not be operated with the coolant
temperature above 120
°C. Doing so may cause serious
engine damage which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
COOLANT STOP, ENGINE OFF!
1
1
COOLANT VISIT WORKSHOP!
2
2
Wa r n i n g !
Driving when your engine is badly overheated can
cause some fluids which may have leaked into the
engine compartment to catch fire. You could be
seriously burned.Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious
burns and can occur just by opening the engine
hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear
steam coming from it.Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do
not stand near the vehicle until it cools down.
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
* C = Category, see page 272.
1 The engine oil level must be checked immediately. See Engine oil
level indicator on page 127 or checking oil level on page 304.
2 There is no oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage.3 There is a risk of damaging the engine or catalytic converter. The
engine oil level must be checked immediately. See Engine oil level
indicator on page 127 or checking oil level on page 304.
4 The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level.
Check the engine oil level immediately. See Engine oil level
indicator on page 127 or checking oil level on page 304; and check
the engine for visible leakage (loss of oil).
It may be that there is water in the engine oil. Have the engine oil
checked.
5 The measuring system is malfunctioning.
When the “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – CHECK LEVEL!”
message appears while the engine is running and at
operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped
to approximately the minimum mark on the dipstick.
When this occurs, the warning will first come on
intermittently and then stay on if the oil level drops
further.
If no oil leaks are noted, continue to drive to the nearest
service station where the engine oil should be topped to
the “full” mark on the dipstick with an approved oil.
The engine oil level warnings should not be ignored.
Extended driving with the symbol displayed could
result in serious engine damage that is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK LEVEL!
1
2
ENGINE OIL LEVEL STOP, ENGINE OFF!
2
1
ENGINE OIL LEVEL REDUCE OIL LEVEL
3
2
ENGINE OIL VISIT WORKSHOP!
4
2
ENGINE OIL LEVEL VISIT WORKSHOP!
5
2
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