2008 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK SUV Owners Manual

Where will I find...?
Where will I find...?
Warning triangle The warning triangle is located behind the
right-hand trim panel in the rear of the lug-
gage compartment. X
Turn release button :90° in the direction
of the arrow and remove warning triangle. X
Remove warning triangle ;.
Setting up the warning triangle X
Fold feet =down and out to the side.
X Pull side reflectors ;up to form a triangle
and lock them at the top using press-
stud :.
First-aid kit i
Check the expiry date of the first-aid kit
annually, and replace the contents when
necessary.
The first-aid kit is located in the luggage net
on the left-hand side at the rear of the boot. X
Remove first-aid kit :from the luggage
net.
Fire extinguisher* i
Have the fire extinguisher refilled after
each use and checked every two years.
Otherwise, it may fail in an emergency.
Observe the legal requirements in all coun-
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The fire extinguisher is located underneath
the front of the driver's seat.
X
Pull tab :upwards.
X Remove fire extinguisher ;.
Vehicle tool kit, jack, TIREFIT kit and
collapsible spare wheel* The vehicle tool kit, TIREFIT kit and jack can
be found on the left-hand side (when viewed
in the direction of travel) of the stowage well
under the luggage compartment floor.
X
Open the stowage well under the luggage
compartment floor (Y page 136). G
Risk of injury
The jack is designed only to raise and hold the
vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being
changed.
You must use axle stands if you are carrying
out work on the vehicle.
Make sure that the jack is placed on a firm,
non-slip, level surface. Do not use wooden
blocks or similar objects as a jack underlay.
Otherwise, the jack will not be able to achieve
its load-bearing capacity due to the restricted
height.
Do not start the engine at any time while a
wheel is being changed.
Do not lie under the vehicle when it is being
supported by the jack. If you do not raise the
vehicle as described, it could slip off the jack
(e.g. if the engine is started or if a door or the tailgate is opened or closed) and you could be
seriously injured.
i When using the jack, you should also
observe the safety notes in the "Flat tyre"
section (Y page 222).
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit :
Wheel wrench
; Towing eye
= Jack
? Folding wheel chock
A Electric air pump
B TIREFIT kit (behind the left-hand side pan-
elling)
Vehicles with collapsible emergency
spare wheel* Example
X
Remove stowage well :. Where will I find...?
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Remove the collapsible emergency spare
wheel Example
X
Remove collapsible emergency spare
wheel :.
Setting up the foldable wheel chock
The folding wheel chock serves as an addi-
tional measure for securing the vehicle
against rolling away, e.g. when a wheel is
being changed. X
Fold both plates :upwards.
X Fold out lower plate ;.
X Guide the lugs on the lower plate fully into
the openings in base plate =. Display messages
Notes
The on-board computer shows warnings or
malfunctions in the multi-function display.
Certain display messages are accompanied
by a warning tone or a continuous tone.
The multi-function display shows high-priority
display messages in red. In the following
tables, these display messages are printed in
red.
Please respond in accordance with the dis-
play messages and follow the additional
notes in this Owner's Manual.
Vehicles with a multi-function steering
wheel (4 buttons) Use the
Cbutton on the multi-function
steering wheel to fade out low-priority mes-
sages. You cannot fade out display messages
of the highest priority. The multi-function dis-
play shows these messages continuously
until the causes of the messages have been
remedied.
The on-board computer saves certain display
messages. Calling up display messages
(Y page 92).
For some display messages, the +symbol
appears in the multi-function display. More
detailed information on these display mes-
sages can be found below under "Text mes-
sages" or "Symbol messages".
Vehicles with a luxury multi-function
steering wheel*(12 buttons) Use the
aor the %button on the luxury
multi-function steering wheel to fade out low-
priority messages. You cannot fade out dis-
play messages of the highest priority. The
multi-function display shows these messages
continuously until the causes of the mes-
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The on-board computer saves certain display
messages. Calling up display messages
(Y
page 101).
All vehicles G
Risk of accident
No further messages can be displayed if the
instrument cluster and/or the multi-function
display fails.
This means that you will not see information
about the driving situation, such as the speed,
outside temperature, warning/indicator
lamps, display messages or system failures.
The vehicle's handling characteristics may be
affected. Adjust your driving style and speed
accordingly.
Immediately consult a qualified specialist
workshop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for
this purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Before starting a journey, check that the
warning and indicator lamps are operating
correctly.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
All warning and indicator lamps (except for
the main-beam indicator lamp and the turn
signal indicator lamps) light up and the
multi-function display is activated.
The following tables contain all the display
messages. To make it easier for you to find
the relevant display message, the display
messages are divided into text messages
(Y page 177) and symbol messages
(Y page 182). Text messages
G
Risk of accident and injury
The operating safety of your vehicle could be compromised if service work is carried out improp-
erly. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. Safety systems may also not
be able to protect you or others as intended.
Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. The workshop must
have the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Vehicles with a multi-function steering wheel (4 buttons): the text messages are listed
in the left-hand column under "Display messages".
Vehicles with a luxury multi-function steering wheel* (12 buttons):the text messages are
listed in the right-hand column under "Display messages". Display messages
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions 120 km/h
Max.
speed. 120 km/h
Maximum
speed
exceeded
You have exceeded the maximum speed
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.
X Drive more slowly. ABS and
ESP inop-
erative
G
Risk of accident
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program), BAS (Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE ®
*, hill start assist
and ESP ®
trailer stabilisation are temporarily unavailable. The
self diagnosis function might not be complete, for example.
The d warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus-
ter.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
the functions listed above.
X On a suitable stretch of road, carefully manoeuvre the vehi-
cle slightly to the left and right at a speed above 20 km/h
until the display message disappears. G
Risk of accident
ABS, ESP ®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
*, hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer
stabilisation are unavailable due to undervoltage. The d
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
the functions listed above.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ABS and
ESP inop-
erative
G
Risk of accident
ABS, ESP ®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
*, hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer
stabilisation are unavailable due to a malfunction. The d
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
the functions listed above.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 27
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions EBV, ABS,
ESP inop-
erative
G
Risk of accident
EBV (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP ®
, BAS,
PRE-SAFE ®
*, hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer stabilisation are
unavailable due to a malfunction. In addition, the dwarn-
ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and a warning tone
sounds.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
the functions listed above.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ESP inop-
erative ESP inop-
erative
see Own-
er's Man-
ual
G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
*, hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer sta-
bilisation are unavailable due to a malfunction. The d
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
the functions listed above.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ESP inop-
erative ESP cur-
rently
unavail.
See Own-
er's Man-
ual
G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
*, hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer sta-
bilisation are temporarily unavailable. The self diagnosis func-
tion might not be complete, for example. The dwarning
lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster. The brake sys-
tem continues to function normally, but without the functions
listed above.
X On a suitable stretch of road, carefully manoeuvre the vehi-
cle slightly to the left and right at a speed above 20 km/h
until the display message disappears. G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
*, hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer sta-
bilisation are unavailable due to undervoltage. The battery
might not be charging, for example. The dwarning lamp
also lights up in the instrument cluster. The brake system
continues to function normally, but without the functions lis-
ted above.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions G
Risk of accident
If the display message is shown and the dwarning lamp
flashes at the same time, ETS (Electronic Traction System) is
deactivated. Otherwise, the brakes on the drive wheels could
overheat.
X Let the brakes cool down until the display message disap-
pears and the dwarning lamp goes out.
ETS is reactivated. Check
brake
fluid
level
G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. In
addition, the Jwarning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up and a warning tone sounds.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not top up the brake fluid. This will not rectify the fault. To start
engine,
shift to P
or N To start
engine,
shift to
either P
or N You have attempted to start the engine and the selector lever
is in position
Dor R.
X Move the selector lever to Por N. Clean the
fuel fil-
ter There is water in the fuel filter. The water must be drained
off
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.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Top up
coolant The coolant level is too low.
X
Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before
doing so (Y page 149).
X Have the engine cooling system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop if the coolant needs topping up more often
than usual. 28
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions Check
tyres Tyre pres-
sure Check
tyres
G
Risk of accident
The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a signif-
icant loss in pressure. A warning tone also sounds.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or
braking manoeuvres. Pay attention to traffic conditions as
you do so.
X Check the tyres.
X Correct the tyre pressure. If necessary, set the correct tyre
pressure ( Ypage 152).
X If necessary, repair any defective tyres or change the wheel
(Y page 222).
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system once the tyre
pressure is correct (Y page 153). Run Flat
Indicator
inopera-
tive Run Flat
Indicator
inopera-
tive The tyre pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Check
tyres
Restart
system Check tyre
pressures
then
restart
Run Flat
Indicator A display message for the tyre pressure loss warning system
was shown.
X
Set the correct tyre pressure for all tyres (Y page 152).
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system
(Y page 153). Key does
not belong
to vehicle You have put the wrong key in the ignition lock.
X
Use the correct key. Close
doors to
lock veh. At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Close all doors and lock the vehicle again. PRE-SAFE
inopera-
tive PRE-SAFE
inopera-
tive See
Owner's
Manual
G
Risk of injury
Important functions of PRE-SAFE ®
* have failed. All other
occupant safety systems, e.g. airbags, remain available.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
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