2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK-CLASS SUV engine

Vehicle
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Shift to 'P' or 'N'
to Start Engine
You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position R or D.
X Shift the transmission to position P or N.
Risk of Rolling
Transmission Not
in P
You have attempted to stop the engine with the Start/Sto p button
while the transmission was not in position P.
GWARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 168).
AThe tailgate is open.
GWARNING
When the engine is running, exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
interior if the tailgate is open.
There is a risk of poisoning.
X Close the tailgate.
?The hood is open.
GWARNING
The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, p aying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 168).
X Close the hood.
CAt least one door is open.
X Close all the doors.
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On-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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Don't Forget Your
Key
The display message is shown for a maximum of 60 seconds and
is only a reminder.
You have opened the driver's door with the engine switched off.
The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the ignition lock.
X Remember to take the KEYLESS-GO key with you when you
leave the vehicle.
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Key Not Detected

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
General notes
Some systems carry out a self-diagnosis when the ignition is switched on. Therefore, some
indicator and warning lamps may light up or flash temporarily. Thi s behavior is non-critical.
These indicator and warning lamps only indicate a malfunction i f they light up or flash after
starting the engine or whilst driving.
Seat belts
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After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up for 6 seconds.The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger
to fasten their seat belts.
X Fasten your seat belt ( Y page 58).
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After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up. In addition, a warn-
ing tone sounds for up
to 6 seconds.The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
X Fasten your seat belt ( Y page 58).
The warning tone ceases.
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The red seat belt warn-
ing lamp lights up after
the engine starts, as
soon as the driver's or
the front-passenger
door is closed.The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
X Fasten your seat belt ( Y page 58).
The warning lamp goes out.
There are objects on the front-passenger seat.
X Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out.
260Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

Safety systems
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J (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on while the engine is run-
ning. A warning tone
also sounds.There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
GWARNING
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, p aying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not con tinue driving
under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 168).
X Do not add brake fluid. Adding more will not remedy the mal-
function.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
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The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunc -
tion. BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program), PRE

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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 (elec-
tronic brake force distribution), PRE

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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.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but wi thout 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 sever ely affec-
ted. 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.
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J (Canada only)
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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.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but wi thout 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 sever ely affec-
ted. 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.
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On-board computer and displays

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The yellow ESP®
warn-
ing lamp flashes while
the vehicle is in motion.ESP ®
or traction control has intervened because there is a r isk 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 a s 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 c onditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
.
In rare cases ( Y page 71) , it may be best to deactivate ESP ®
.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP ®
(Y page 71).
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The yellow ESP ®
OFF
warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.ESP ®
is deactivated.
GWARNING
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 ®
.
In rare cases ( Y page 71) , it may be best to deactivate ESP ®
.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP ®
(Y page 71).
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather c onditions.
If ESP ®
cannot be activated:
X Drive on carefully.
X Have ESP ®
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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The yellow ESP ®
and
ESP ®
OFF warning
lamps are lit while the
engine is running.ESP ®
, BAS, BAS PLUS, PRE

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The yellow ESP ®
and
ESP ®
OFF warning
lamps are lit while the
engine is running.ESP ®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function, hill start assist and
ESP ®
trailer stabilization are temporarily unavailable.
BAS PLUS and PRE