2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC COUPE Owners Manual

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Switch on headlamps Switch on headlamps You are driving without dipped-beam headlamps.
X
Turn the light switch to the Lorà position. Adaptive Main-beam Adaptive Main-beam
Assist currently Assist currently
unavailable unavailable
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er's Manual Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
R The windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision.
R Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
X Clean the windscreen.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational again, the Adaptive Main-beam Assist available again
Adaptive Main-beam Assist available again message is dis-
played.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again. Adaptive Main-beam Adaptive Main-beam
Assist inoperative Assist inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Plus cur‐ Assist Plus cur‐
rently unavailable rently unavailable
See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is deactivated and temporarily inop-
erative. Possible causes:
R The windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision.
R Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
X Clean the windscreen.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational again, the
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus available again
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus available again message is
displayed.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is operational again. Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Plus inoper‐ Assist Plus inoper‐
ative ative Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is faulty.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 262
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Top up coolant See Top up coolant See
Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual The coolant level is too low.
! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
X Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes when doing so
(Y page 329).
If you have to top up the coolant frequently: X Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the engine cooling
system checked. ? The fan motor is faulty.
X If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, drive on to the nearest
qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in moun-
tainous terrain and stop-start traffic. ?
Coolant Stop vehi‐ Coolant Stop vehi‐
cle Switch engine cle Switch engine
off off The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine has
overheated can cause any fluids that may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire.
In addition, steam from an overheated engine can cause serious
burns, which can occur just by opening the bonnet.
There is a risk of injury!
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 167).
X Wait until the engine has cooled down.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked,
e.g. by frozen slush.
X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and
the coolant temperature is below 120 †. The engine may otherwisebe damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature gauge.
If the temperature increases again:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 120 †. Display messages
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See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual The battery is no longer being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
R faulty alternator
R torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 167).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Stop vehicle See Stop vehicle See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual The battery is no longer being charged and the charge status is too
low.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 167).
X Observe the instructions in the display #See
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message.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Stop vehicle Leave Stop vehicle Leave
engine running engine running The battery charge status is too low.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving.
X Leave the engine running.
X Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away. #
Start engine See Start engine See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual The engine is off and the charge status is too low.
X Switch off any electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window heating and interior lighting.
X Leave the engine running for a few minutes, or drive for an extended
period.
The battery charges. 264
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Check Check
eng.
eng.oil
oillev.
lev.
when
when next
nextrefuelling
refuelling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
! Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cooling
system. Otherwise the engine will be damaged.
X Check the engine oil level when next refuelling, at the latest
(Y page 327).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 328).
If you have to top up the engine oil frequently:
X Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the engine
checked.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from a qualified specialist workshop or on the internet at http://bevo.mercedes-
benz.com. 8
Reserve fuel level Reserve fuel level The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level drops
into the reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. C There is very little fuel in the fuel tank.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated.
X You must refuel at the nearest filling station. ¸
Replace air cleaner Replace air cleaner Vehicles with a diesel engine:
The engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. !
Clean the fuel fil‐ Clean the fuel fil‐
ter ter Vehicles with a diesel engine:
There is water in the fuel filter. The water must be drained off.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Refill AdBlue See Refill AdBlue See
Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual
The AdBlue
®
level has fallen below the reserve range. A warning tone
also sounds.
X Refill AdBlue ®
as soon as possible (Y page 164).Refill AdBlue No Refill AdBlue No
start in ... mi start in ... mi
The AdBlue
®
level is sufficient only for the indicated distance. A warn-
ing tone also sounds.
X Refill AdBlue ®
immediately (Y page 164).
i If you drive the vehicle at speeds greater than 15 km/h, the
Refill
Refill AdBlue
AdBlueNo
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start in
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... mi
mimessage disappears after
approximately one minute. Display
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Refill AdBlue Eng.
start not possible start not possible
The AdBlue
®
tank is empty. A warning tone also sounds. You can no
longer start the engine.
X Add at least 3.5 l of AdBlue ®
(Y page 164).
X Turn the ignition on for approximately one minute.
The system requires approximately one minute after refilling to
detect the change in the AdBlue ®
level.
X Start the engine. Check AdBlue See Check AdBlue See
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The AdBlue
®
system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Eng. start not pos‐
Eng. start not pos‐
sible in ... mi sible in ... mi
The AdBlue
®
system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Eng. start not pos‐
Eng. start not pos‐
sible sible
The AdBlue
®
system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.
You can no longer start the engine.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Driving systems
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ATTENTION ASSIST: ATTENTION ASSIST:
Take a break! Take a break! Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or
increasing lapses in 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 that you get enough rest. À
ATTENTION ASSIST ATTENTION ASSIST
inoperative inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Á
Vehicle rising Vehicle rising The vehicle rises to the level you have selected.
Á
Vehicle rising Vehicle rising
Please wait Please wait The vehicle level is too low when the vehicle is stationary. A warning
tone also sounds.
X Do not pull away.
The vehicle level is set when the display message disappears. 266
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Stop vehicle Vehi‐ Stop vehicle Vehi‐
cle too low cle too low You have pulled away while the vehicle level was too low.
AIR BODY CONTROL sets the vehicle to the selected level after a short
period.
X Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 167).
X Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away. AIR BODY CONTROL is faulty. A warning tone also sounds.
X Do not drive at speeds greater than 80 km/h.
X Make only slight steering movements. Otherwise, the front wings or
the tyres could be damaged if the steering input is too great.
X Listen for scraping sounds.
X Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions, and
set a higher vehicle level.
Depending on the fault, it may be possible to raise the vehicle.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Á
Please reduce speed Please reduce speed You cannot change the vehicle level. Possible causes:
R You are driving too quickly for the selected vehicle level.
R You are driving too quickly with a trailer or the trailer tow hitch
socket is being used, e.g. for a rear-mounted bicycle rack
X Drive more slowly and then select the desired vehicle level again
(Y page 188).
X Observe the notes on towing a trailer (Y page 219).Á
Compressor is cool‐ Compressor is cool‐
ing ing You have selected a higher vehicle level. The compressor first needs
to cool down because of frequent level changes within a short space of time.
X Drive in a manner appropriate for the current vehicle level.
X Ensure sufficient ground clearance.
X Allow the compressor to cool down.
When the compressor has cooled down, the display message dis-
appears. The vehicle then continues rising to the selected vehicle
level. Á
Malfunction Malfunction AIR BODY CONTROL is malfunctioning. The vehicle's handling char-
acteristics may be impaired.
X Drive as appropriate for the current vehicle level, but do not exceed
80 km/h.
X Ensure sufficient ground clearance.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Á
Malfunction Malfunction DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL is malfunctioning. The vehicle's handling
characteristics may be impaired.
X Do not drive at speeds greater than 80 km/h.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display
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Keeping
Keeping Assist
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Keeping Assist cur‐
Keeping Assist cur‐
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See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and
temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
R The windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision
R Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog
R There have been no lane markings for an extended period
R The lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message
disappears.
Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is operational
again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 167).
X Clean the windscreen. Lane Lane
Keeping
Keeping Assist
Assist
inoperative
inoperative or
Active
Active Lane
LaneKeeping
Keeping
Assist inoperative
Assist inoperative Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is faulty.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Blind Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist
currently unavaila‐ currently unavaila‐
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Spot Assist cur‐
Spot Assist cur‐
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See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
R The radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range
R The radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or
other sources of electromagnetic radiation
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message
disappears.
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 167).
X Restart the engine. Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist
not available when not available when
towing a trailer towing a trailer
See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual
or
Active Blind Active Blind
Spot Assist not
Spot Assist not
available when tow‐ available when tow‐
ing a trailer See ing a trailer See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is deactivated during
trailer-towing.
You have established the electrical connection between the trailer and
your vehicle.
X Press aon the steering wheel to confirm the display message. 268
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Blind Spot Assist
inoperative inoperative
or
Active Blind Spot
Active Blind Spot
Assist inoperative Assist inoperative Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is faulty.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Park Assist cancel‐
Park Assist cancel‐
led led The driver's door is open.
X Repeat the parking space measurement and parking manoeuvre
with the driver's door closed. You touched the multifunction steering wheel while steering inter-
vention was active.
X While steering intervention is active, make sure not to touch the
multifunction steering wheel. The vehicle has started to skid and ESP
®
has intervened.
X Use Active Parking Assist again later (Y page 194).Park Assist inoper‐ Park Assist inoper‐
ative ative PARKTRONIC is malfunctioning or faulty.
X Follow the instructions and helpful hints in the "Problems with
PARKTRONIC" section (Y page 193).
If the multifunction display still shows the display message: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Active Parking Assist is unavailable or malfunctioning.
X Switch off the ignition and restart the engine.
If Active Parking Assist continues to be unavailable (the jsymbol
does not appear on the multifunction display):
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Park Assist Park Assist
switched off switched off The vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically. Traffic
Traffic
Sign
SignAssist
Assist
currently unavaila‐
currently unavaila‐
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Possible causes:
R The windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision
R Visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog
X Clean the windscreen.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational, the display message disappears.
Traffic Sign Assist is operational again. Traffic Traffic
Sign
SignAssist
Assist
inoperative
inoperative Traffic Sign Assist is faulty.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. ë
Off Off The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle has started to skid.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Reactivate the HOLD function later (Y page 187). Display
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