2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class ESP

Safety systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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ABS, ESP DefectiveVisit Workshop
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP®(Electronic Stability Program),
BAS (Brake Assist), the HOLD function, hill start assist and ESP®trailer
stabilization are temporarily unavailable.
BAS and the adaptive brake lights may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷and! warning lamps light up in the instru-
ment cluster.
Possible causes are:
Rself-diagnosis is not yet complete.
Rthe on-board voltage may be insufficient.
GWARNING
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.
XCarefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering move-
ments at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Currently Unavaila‐ble See Operator'sManual
ABS, ESP®, BAS, the HOLD function, hill start assist and ESP®trailer
stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction.
BAS and the adaptive brake lights may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷and! warning lamps light up in the instru-
ment cluster.
GWARNING
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.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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ESPDefectiveVisitWorkshop
ESP®,BAS, th eHOLD function ,hill start assist and ES P®trailer sta-
bilization are unavailable due to amalfunction .
BA Sand th eadaptive brak elights may also hav efailed.
The ÷ warning lamp also lights up in th einstrumen tcluster.
The self-diagnosis function might no tbe complete, for example.
GWARNIN G
The brak esystem continues to function normally, but without th e
function slisted above.
The braking distanc ein an emergenc ybraking situation can thus
increase.
If ES P
®is no toperational, ES P®is unable to stabiliz eth evehicle.
There is an increased ris kof skiddin gand an accident.
XCarefully drive asuitable distance, making slight steering move-
ments at aspeed abov e12 mph (20 km/ h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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ABS,ESP,EBDDefec‐tive Visit Workshop
EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP®, BAS, the HOLD
function, hill start assist and ESP®trailer stabilization are unavailable
due to a malfunction.
BAS and the adaptive brake lights may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷,Jand! warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
GWARNING
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.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
F(USA
only)
!(Canada
only)
Release Park. Brake
You are driving with the parking brake applied. A warning tone also
sounds.
XRelease the parking brake.
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$(USA
only)
J( Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level
There is no tenough brak efluid in th ebrak efluid reservoir .In addition ,
th e$ (USAonly)/J (Canada only) warning lamp lights up in th e
instrumen tcluste rand awarning tone sounds.
GWARNIN G
The braking effec tmay be impaired.
There is aris kof an accident.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions. Do no tcontinu edrivin g
under any circumstances.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 130).
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop .
XDo notadd brak efluid .This does no tcorrec tth emalfunction .
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CheckBrakePadWear
The brak epads/linings hav ereached their wear limit.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
G
mbrace Inoperative
USA only:on eor mor emain function sof th embrace system are mal-
functioning .
Canad aonly :on eor mor emain function sof th eTELE AI Dsystem are
malfunctioning .
XUSA only:hav eth embrace system checke dat aqualified specialist
workshop .
XCanadaonly :hav eth eTele AI Dsystem checke dat aqualified spe -
cialist workshop .
6
SRSMalfunctionSer‐viceRequired
The restrain tsystem is faulty. The 6warning lamp also lights up in
th einstrumen tcluster.
GWARNIN G
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered
unintentionally or, in th eevent of an accident, may no tbe triggered .
There is an increased ris kof injury.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
Fo rfurther information about th erestrain tsystem, see (
Ypage 34).
6
Front Lef tMalfunc‐tio nServic eRequiredorFron tRight MalfunctionServic eRequired
The restrain tsystem has malfunctioned at th efron ton th elef tor right .
The 6 warning lamp also lights up in th einstrumen tcluster.
GWARNIN G
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered
unintentionally or, in th eevent of an accident, may no tbe triggered .
There is an increased ris kof injury.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
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6
RearLef tMalfunc‐tio nServic eRequiredorRea rRight MalfunctionServic eRequired
The rear left-han dor right-hand restrain tsystem has malfunctioned.
The 6 warning lamp also lights up in th einstrumen tcluster.
GWARNIN G
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered
unintentionally or, in th eevent of an accident, may no tbe triggered .
There is an increased ris kof injury.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
6
RearCenterMalfunc‐tionServic eRequired
The rear center restrain tsystem has malfunctioned. The 6warning
lamp also lights up in th einstrumen tcluster.
GWARNIN G
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered
unintentionally or, in th eevent of an accident, may no tbe triggered .
There is an increased ris kof injury.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
6
LeftSid eCurtai nAirbag MalfunctionServiceRequiredorRigh tSideCurtai nAirbagMalfunctionServiceRequired
There is amalfunction in th eleft-han dor right-hand window curtai nair
bag. The 6warning lamp also lights up in th einstrumen tcluster.
GWARNIN G
The lef tor right window curtai nair bag may either be triggered unin-
tentionally or, in th eevent of an accident, may no tbe triggered .
There is an increased ris kof injury.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
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FrontPassengerAir‐bag Disabled SeeOperator' sManual
ABabySmart ™compatible child restrain tsystem is installed on th e
front-passenger seat .
The 45indicator lamp also lights up.
The front-passenger air bag is therefore disabled.
Further information on BabySmart™ (
Ypage 50).
FrontPassengerAir‐bag Enabled SeeOperator's Manual
The 45indicator lamp does not remain lit if a special Baby-
Smart™-compatible child restraint system has been installed on the
front-passenger seat.
The BabySmart™ system is malfunctioning.
GWARNING
The front-passenger front air bag can be triggered unintentionally in
the event of an accident.
There is a risk of an accident.
XMake sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the child
seat.
XCheck for correct installation of the child restraint system.
XIf the 45indicator lamps do not light up, have the Baby-
Smart™ system checked as soon as possible at a qualified special-
ist workshop.
Do not transport a child on the front-passenger seat until the air bag
deactivation system has been repaired.
Lights
i
Display messages about LEDs:
This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed.
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
b
CheckLeftLowBeamorCheck Right LowBeam
The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
b
Check Trailer LeftTail LamporCheckTrailer Right TailLamp
The left or right-hand trailer tail lamp is faulty.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself.
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
b
Check Trailer LeftTurn Signalor CheckTrailer Right TurnSignal
The left or right-hand trailer turn signal lamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself.
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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b
CheckTrailerBrakeLamp
The trailer brak elamp is defective.
XChec kwhether you are permitte dto replace th ebulb yourself .
or
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
Check RearLef tTurnSignalor
Check Rea rRight
Tur nSignal
The rear left-han dor rear right-hand tur nsignal is defective.
XChec kwhether you are permitte dto replace th ebulb yourself
(Ypage 93) .
or
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
Check Front LeftTurnSignalor
Check Front Right
Tur nSignal
The fron tleft-han dor fron tright-hand tur nsignal is defective.
XChec kwhether you are permitte dto replace th ebulb yourself
(Ypage 93) .
or
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
Check LeftMirrorTur nSignalor
Check Right Mirror
Tur nSignal
The tur nsignal in th eleft-han dor right-hand exterio rmirror is defec -
tive.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
Check Center BrakeLamp
The high-mounte dbrak elamp is faulty.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
Check LeftBrakeLam porCheck RightBrake Lam p
The leftor right-hand brak elamp is defective.
XReplac eth ebulb (Ypage 92) .
b
Check Lef tHig hBeamorCheck RightHig hBea m
The lef tor right-hand high beam is defective.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
LicensePlate Lam p
There isashort circuit in th eLE Dlamps. The LEDs hav ebeen switched
off .
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
RearFog Lam p
The rear fog lamp is defective.
XCheckwhether you are permitte dto replace th ebulb yourself
(Ypage 93) .
or
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
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b
Front LeftParkin gLamporFront RightParkin gLam p
The fron tlef tor fron tright parking or standing lamp is defective.
XChec kwhether you are permitte dto replace th ebulb yourself
(Ypage 93) .
or
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
Backup Light
The backup lamp is defective.
XReplaceth ebulb (Ypage 92).
b
Check Front Lef tSidemarkerLam por
Check Front Right
Sidemarke rLam p
The lef tor right fron tside marke rlamp is defective.
XChec kwhether you are permitte dto replace th ebulb yourself
(Ypage 93) .
or
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
Check LeftTai lLamporCheck RightTai lLam p
The lef tor right-hand tai llamp is defective.
XChec kwhether you are permitte dto replace th ebulb yourself
(Ypage 93) .
or
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
Check LeftDaytim eRunningLightorChec kRightDaytim eRunnin gLight
The leftor right-hand daytime runnin glamp is defective.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
Malfunction SeeOperator'sManual
The exterio rlighting is defective.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
AutoLam pFunctionInoperative
The ligh tsensor is defective.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
b
Switch Off Lights
The lights are still switched on when you leav eth evehicle. Awarning
tone also sounds.
XTurn th eligh tswitch to Ã.
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Engine
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
+
Check CoolantLevel. See Opera‐tor's Manual
The coolant level is too low.
XAdd coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Ypage 238).
XHave the coolant system checked at a qualified specialist workshop
if the coolant needs topping up more often than usual.
?The fan motor is faulty.
XAt coolant temperatures below 248 ‡(120 †), drive to the nearest
qualified specialist workshop.
XAvoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in moun-
tainous terrain and stop-start traffic.
?
Coolant Too HotStopVehicleSwitchEngine Off
The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some
fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch
fire.
Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns which
can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, pay- ing attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 130).
XLeave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the
engine has cooled down.
XMake sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked,
e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
XDo not start the engine again until the display message goes out and
the coolant temperature is below 248 ‡ (120 †). Otherwise, the
engine could be damaged.
XPay attention to the coolant temperature display.
XIf the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
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