2009 MERCEDES-BENZ GL SUV automatic transmission

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions ABS ABS, ESP
inopera‐
tive See
Owner's
Manual
G
Risk of accident
ABS, ESP ®
and therefore also PRE-SAFE ®
are unavailable due
to a malfunction. BAS has also been deactivated.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
the functions listed above.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Refill
AdBlue at
workshop See Own‐
er's Man‐
ual
The AdBlue
®
level has fallen below the reserve range. A warn-
ing tone also sounds.
X Have the AdBlue ®
reservoir filled as soon as possible at a
qualified specialist workshop. Refill
AdBlue at
workshop No start
in: XXXX
km
The AdBlue
®
level is only sufficient for the indicated route. A
warning tone also sounds.
X Have the AdBlue ®
reservoir filled as soon as possible at a
qualified specialist workshop. Refill
AdBlue at
workshop Engine
start not
possible
The AdBlue
®
tank is empty. A warning tone also sounds. You
can no longer start the engine.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Check
AdBlue See Own‐
er's Man‐
ual
The AdBlue
®
system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also
sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. AdBlue No start
in: XXXX
km
The AdBlue
®
system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also
sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. AdBlue Engine
start not
possible
The AdBlue
®
system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also
sounds. You can no longer start the engine.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Auxiliary
battery Malfunc‐
tion The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no lon-
ger being charged.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity.
X Until then, set the automatic transmission to position P
before you switch off the engine.
X Before leaving the vehicle, apply the parking brake. Display
messages
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions ESP unavaila‐
ble See
Owner's
Manual
G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
and therefore also PRE-SAFE ®
are temporarily unavail-
able. The self diagnosis function might not be complete, for
example. BAS has also been deactivated.
X Carefully drive a short, gently winding stretch of road at a
speed above 20 km/h.
If the display message disappears, ESP ®
is available again. G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
and therefore also BAS and PRE-SAFE ®
are unavailable
due to undervoltage.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
the functions listed above.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. If the display message is shown during the journey and the
d
warning lamp is flashing, then 4ETS (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.
4ETS is activated again. ESP inopera‐
tive See
Owner's
Manual
G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
and therefore also Brake Assist and PRE-SAFE ®
are
unavailable due to a malfunction. The dwarning 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 immediately. Select
position P only when
vehicle
is at a
standstill The vehicle is moving.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions.
X Move the selector lever to P.Vehicle not in
position P The driver's door is open and the automatic transmission is
in position R,Nor D.
X Move the selector lever to P.
X Engage the parking brake. Display
messages
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions Child
seat in
wrong
position See Own‐
er's Man‐
ual
G
Risk of injury
Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition *on the front-
passenger seat: the child seat is incorrectly positioned.
X Fit the child seat in the correct position. G
Risk of injury
Vehicles with automatic child seat recognition* on the front-
passenger seat: the child seat recognition sensor is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Compass unavaila‐
ble
The compass* is malfunctioning.
X
Have the compass* checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Compass - - -
The compass* is not calibrated.
X
Calibrate the compass* (Y page 167).Compass - - -
The compass* is malfunctioning because of exterior interfer-
ence.
As soon as the source of the interference has been removed:
X
Turn the key to position 0in the ignition lock and remove
it.
X Wait until the total distance recorder has disappeared from
the multi-function display.
X Calibrate the compass* (Y page 167).No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider transmitter/
receiver range.
X
Wait until the operational readiness symbol appears in the
multi-function display (Y page 111).Drive to
workshop without
changing
gear You cannot change the transmission position due to a mal-
function.
If transmission position
Dis selected:
X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R,Nor Pis selected:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 216
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions P To start
the
engine,
shift to
either P
or N You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission
in position
Ror D.
X Shift the automatic transmission to Por N. Depress
brake to
shift out
of position P
X
Depress the brake pedal. PRE-SAFE inopera‐
tive See
Owner's
Manual
G
Risk of injury
Important functions of PRE-SAFE ®
have failed. All other occu-
pant safety systems, e.g. airbags, remain available.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Tyre pres‐
sure moni‐
tor inopera‐
tive
The tyre pressure monitor* is malfunctioning.
X
Have the tyre pressure monitor* and wheels checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. Tyre pres‐
sure moni‐
tor inopera‐
tive No
wheel sen‐
sors The fitted wheels do not have suitable tyre pressure sensors.
The tyre pressure monitor* is deactivated.
X
Fit wheels with suitable tyre pressure sensors.
The tyre pressure monitor* is activated automatically after
driving for a few minutes. Tyre pres‐
sure moni‐
tor Wheel sen‐
sor miss‐
ing
The tyre pressure monitor* is not receiving signals from one
or more wheels because:
R
a wheel without a suitable tyre pressure sensor has been
fitted, e.g. the emergency wheel*.
R the battery on one of the wheel electronics unit is dis-
charged.
R a wheel electronics unit has malfunctioned.
A line is displayed in the multi-function display for the affected
tyre instead of the tyre pressure value.
X Have the tyre pressure monitor* and wheels checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If wheels with suitable tyre pressure sensors are fitted, the
tyre pressures appear in the multi-function display after
driving for a few minutes. Display
messages
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions 8 Diff.
lock sys‐
tem over‐
heated.
Wait
briefly. The differential locks are too hot and have been disengaged.
X
Drive on carefully.
X Allow the differential locks to cool down.
The differential locks reengage as soon as they have cooled
down. Ã inopera‐
tive DSR is deactivated due to a malfunction.
X
Have DSR checked at a qualified specialist workshop. 8 Stop vehi‐
cle Apply
parking
brake A gearshift process has been cancelled. LOW RANGE is in the
neutral position. There is no connection between the engine
and the drive wheels.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions.
X Depress the parking brake firmly. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Repeat the shift process. Å Consult
workshop
If
parked,
apply pk.
brake The LOW RANGE system is malfunctioning.
X
Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km/h.
X Firmly depress the parking brake to park.
X Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Å max.
speed
70 km/h You have exceeded the maximum speed for the gearshift
process.
X
Drive more slowly.
The gearshift process is carried out. Å max.
speed
40 km/h You have exceeded the maximum speed for the gearshift
process.
X
Drive more slowly.
The gearshift process is carried out. Å Engage N
briefly You have reduced the vehicle speed, but the automatic trans-
mission is not in the
Nposition.
X Briefly shift the automatic transmission to position N.Å Shifting
process
cancelled
Reactivate The gearshift process has been cancelled.
X
Repeat the shift process. Display
messages
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Automatic transmission
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X XSolutions 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 in the ignition to position 0(Y page 63) or press
the Start/Stop button* repeatedly until all indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster go out.
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 XSolutions Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning display are lit.
You also hear a warning
tone for approximately
two seconds.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after approx-
imately 20 seconds and
the indicator lamp in
the PARKTRONIC but-
ton lights up. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched itself off.
X
If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning display are lit.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after approx-
imately 20 seconds. The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
X
Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors (Y page 203).
X Switch the ignition back on. 244
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It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed.
When towing, observe the legal requirements
in all countries concerned.
! When towing, pull away slowly and
smoothly. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
! Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
as this could damage the vehicle. If in
doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
! You may tow the vehicle for a maximum
of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must
not be exceeded.
For towing distances over 50 km, the entire
vehicle must be lifted up and transported.
! On vehicles with KEYLESS GO*, use the
key instead of the Start/Stop button. Turn
the key to position 2in the ignition lock and
shift the automatic transmission to N. Then
turn the key back to 0and leave it in the
ignition lock.
! Only secure the tow cable or towing bar
to the towing eyes. You could otherwise
damage the vehicle.
R Tow-starting the vehicle is not permitted.
R The vehicle may not be towed with the front
or rear axle raised.
R If the vehicle has suffered transmission
damage, have it carried away on a trans-
porter or trailer.
R If the engine does not start, try jump-start-
ing it (Y page 276).
R If it is not possible to jump-start the vehicle,
have it towed to the nearest qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
R If you are towing the vehicle, move the
automatic transmission selector lever to N
and turn the key to position
2 (Y page 63) in the ignition lock.
R Before towing the vehicle, make sure that
the battery is connected and charged. Oth-
erwise:
- you cannot switch on the ignition.
- you cannot shift the transmission to posi-
tion N.
- you have no support when braking.
i Switch off the automatic locking feature
before the vehicle is towed (Y page 107).
Otherwise, you could be locked out when
pushing or towing the vehicle.
Deactivate tow-away protection*
(Y page 55) before the vehicle is towed. Fitting the towing eye
Vehicles with a trailer tow hitch*: if you
intend to use the vehicle for towing, fit the ball
coupling and connect the towbar to this.
Opening the covers The mountings for the removable towing eyes
are located in the bumpers. They are located
at the front and rear behind covers. 278
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Towing in the event of malfunctions
In the event of damage to the transfer
case Have the propeller shafts between the axles
and the transfer case removed.
Have the vehicle towed with the front axle
raised.
In the event of damage to the front axle
Have the propeller shaft between the rear
axle and the transfer case removed.
Have the vehicle towed with the front axle
raised.
In the event of damage to the rear axle Have the propeller shaft between the front
axle and the transfer case removed.
Have the vehicle towed with the rear axle
raised.
! New bolts must always be used when the
propeller shafts are refitted. The specified
tightening torques must be observed.
i Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
In the event of damage to the electrical
system If the battery is defective, the automatic
transmission will be locked in position P. To
shift the automatic transmission to neutral,
you must supply power to the vehicle’s elec-
trical system in the same way as jump-start-
ing (Y page 276).
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter
or trailer. Fuses
Notes on changing fuses
The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down
faulty circuits. If a fuse blows, all the compo- nents on the circuit and their functions will
fail.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of
the same rating, which you can recognise by
the colour and value. The fuse ratings are lis-
ted in the fuse allocation chart. A Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre will be happy to advise
you. G
Risk of fire
Only use fuses that have been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the
required fuse rating for the systems con-
cerned. Do not attempt to repair or bridge
faulty fuses. A circuit overload could other-
wise cause a fire. Have the cause traced and
rectified at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
! Only use fuses that have been approved
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which
have the correct fuse rating for the system
concerned. Otherwise, components or sys-
tems could be damaged.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R dashboard fuse box on the front-passenger
side
R fuse box in the engine compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle
R fuse box in the luggage compartment on
the right-hand side of the vehicle
Fuse allocation chart The fuse allocation chart is located with the
vehicle tool kit (Y
page 209) in the stowage
compartment under the luggage compart-
ment floor. 280
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