2014 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-Class brake

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0049
Check Check
Trailer
Trailer Left
Left
Turn Signal
Turn Signal orCheckCheck
Trailer
Trailer Right
RightTurn
Turn
Signal
Signal The left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is defective.
X
Observe the separate operating instructions provided by the
trailer manufacturer. 0049
Check Trailer Check Trailer
Brake Lamp Brake Lamp The trailer brake lamp is defective.
X
Observe the separate operating instructions provided by the
trailer manufacturer. 0049
Check Rear Left Check Rear Left
Turn Signal Turn Signal
orCheckCheck
Rear Right Turn
Rear Right Turn
Signal Signal The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Front Left Check Front Left
Turn Signal Turn Signal
orCheckCheck
Front Right Turn
Front Right Turn
Signal Signal The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is defective.
X
Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 119).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left Mirror Check Left Mirror
Turn Signal Turn Signal
orCheckCheck
Right Mirror Turn
Right Mirror Turn
Signal Signal The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is
defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Check
Center
Center Brake
Brake
Lamp
Lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left Tail Check Left Tail
and Brake and Brake
Lamps Lamps
orCheck RightCheck Right
Tail and Brake
Tail and Brake
Lamps Lamps The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is defective.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 244
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messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0099
Eng. Start Not Eng. Start Not
Possible in ..km Possible in ..km The DEF system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 0099
Eng. Start Not Eng. Start Not
Possible Possible The DEF system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.
You can no longer start the engine.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Driving systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 00AD
Attention Assist: Attention Assist:
Take a Break! Take a Break! Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue
or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver. A warning tone
also sounds.
X
If necessary, take a break.
During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get
enough rest. 00AD
Attention Assist Attention Assist
Inoperative Inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00D9
Off Off The HOLD function is deactivated. the vehicle is skidding.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Reactivate the HOLD function later (Y page 183). The HOLD function is deactivated. When the brake pedal is firmly
depressed, an activation condition is not fulfilled.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Check the activation conditions for the HOLD function
(Y page 183). Radar Sensors Radar Sensors
Deactivated See Deactivated See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The radar sensor system is deactivated.
X
Switch on the radar sensor system (Y page 233). Display
messages
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
Inoperative Inoperative
DISTRONIC PLUS is defective. BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE
®
Brake
may also have failed.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
Passive Passive You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no
longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
X
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
- - - mph - - - mph An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.
X
Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y page 175). Cruise Control Cruise Control
Inoperative Inoperative Cruise control is defective.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise Control Cruise Control
- - - mph - - - mph A condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled.
You have tried to store a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h), for
example.
X
If conditions permit, drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) and
store the speed.
X Check the activation conditions for cruise control
(Y page 173). Display
messages
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
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Check
Tires Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 164).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 314).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 338).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Warning Warning
Tire Malfunction Tire Malfunction The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R a flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R you could lose control of the vehicle.
R continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 164).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 314). Display
messages
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Safety systems
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0027
(USA only)
004D (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warning tone
also sounds. There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
G WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
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 Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 164).
X Do not add brake fluid. Topping up will not remedy the
malfunction.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display. 0025
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is deactivated due to a malfunction.
BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP
®
(Electronic Stability
Program), PRE-SAFE ®
, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake, the HOLD function, hill
start assist and ESP ®
trailer stabilization are therefore also
deactivated, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other
systems, such as the navigation system or the automatic
transmission, will not be available. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
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The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
ABS is temporarily unavailable. BAS, BAS PLUS, ESP
®
, EBD
(electronic brake force distribution), PRE-SAFE ®
,
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake, the HOLD function, hill start assist and
ESP ®
trailer stabilization are therefore also deactivated, for
example.
Possible causes are:
R Self-diagnosis is not yet complete.
R The on-board voltage may be insufficient.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Carefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering
movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the
warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 264
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0025
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds.
EBD is not available due to a malfunction. Therefore, BAS, BAS
PLUS, ESP
®
, PRE-SAFE ®
, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake, the HOLD function,
hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer stabilization are also unavailable,
for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0027
(USA only)
004D (Canada only)
00E500BB0025
The red brake warning
lamp, the yellow ESP ®
and ESP ®
OFF warning
lamps and the yellow
ABS warning lamp are
lit while the engine is
running. ABS and ESP
®
are not available due to a malfunction. Therefore,
BAS, BAS PLUS, EBD, PRE-SAFE ®
, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake, the HOLD
function, hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer stabilization are also
unavailable, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
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The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion. ESP
®
or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
X When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
.
For exceptions, see: (Y page 70).00BB
The yellow ESP
®
OFF
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running. ESP
®
is deactivated.
G WARNING
If ESP ®
is switched off, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Reactivate ESP ®
.
For exceptions, see: (Y page 70).
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
If ESP ®
cannot be activated:
X Drive on carefully.
X Have ESP ®
checked at a qualified specialist workshop. 00E500BA00BB
The yellow ESP
®
and
ESP ®
OFF warning
lamps are lit while the
engine is running. ESP
®
, BAS, BAS PLUS, PRE-SAFE ®
, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake, the HOLD
function, hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer stabilization are
unavailable due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 266
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