2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-Class ESP

Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
!NThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
The yellow ABS warning lamp is shown in the READY driving status.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunction. BAS (Brake
Assist), BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS, ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program), ESP®trailer stabilization, EBD (Elec-
tronic Brake-force Distribution), PRE ‑SAFE®, PRE‑SAFE®PLUS, PRE ‑SAFE®Brake,
HOLD function, hill start assist, Crosswind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane
Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist, for example, are therefore also deac-
tivated.
In addition, the ÷andå warning lamps may light up in the instrument
cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
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.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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.
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Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
!NThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
The yellow ABS warning lamp is shown in the READY driving status.
ABS is temporarily unavailable. BAS, BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLI-
SION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP
®, ESP®trailer stabilization, EBD,
PRE‑ SAFE®, PRE ‑SAFE®PLUS, PRE ‑SAFE®Brake, HOLD function, hill start assist,
Crosswind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind
Spot Assist, for example, are therefore also deactivated.
In addition, the ÷andå warning lamps may light up in the instrument
cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
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 front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard, for exam-
ple.
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.
XCarefully 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:
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
!NThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
The yellow ABS warning lamp is shown in the READY driving status.
EBD is not available due to a malfunction. ABS, BAS, BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP
®, ESP®trailer stabilization,
PRE‑SAFE®, PRE ‑SAFE®PLUS, PRE ‑SAFE®Brake, HOLD function, hill start assist,
Crosswind Assist, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind
Spot Assist, for example, are therefore also deactivated.
In addition, the ÷andå warning lamps may light up in the instrument
cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
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 exam-
ple.
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.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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!N $ (USA only), J(Canada only): the red brake warning lamp and the yellow
ESP®, ESP®OFF and ABS warning lamps are lit while the engine is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
ABS and ESP
®are malfunctioning. BAS, BAS PLUS, COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS, ESP®trailer stabilization, PRE‑SAFE®, PRE‑SAFE®PLUS,
PRE‑SAFE®Brake, HOLD function, hill start assist, Crosswind Assist, STEER CON-
TROL, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist, for example, are
therefore also deactivated.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
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 exam-
ple.
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.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
÷NThe 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.
XWhen pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary.
XEase off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
XAdapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
XDo not deactivate ESP®.
In rare cases (
Ypage 72), it may be best to deactivate ESP®.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP®(Ypage 72).
åN The yellow ESP®OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
The yellow ESP
®OFF warning lamp is lit in the READY driving status.
ESP®is deactivated.
GWARNING
If ESP
®is switched off, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
Further driving systems or driving safety systems are thus restricted, e.g. Active
Blind Spot Assist. The system does not perform course-correcting brake applica-
tions.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XReactivate ESP®.
In rare cases (
Ypage 72), it may be best to deactivate ESP®.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP®(Ypage 72).
XAdapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
If ESP
®cannot be activated:
XDrive on carefully.
XContact a qualified specialist workshop and have ESP®checked.
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Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
÷åNThe yellow ESP®and ESP®OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
The yellow ESP
®and ESP®OFF warning lamps are lit in the READY driving status.
ESP®, BAS, BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS, ESP®trailer stabilization, PRE‑ SAFE®, PRE‑SAFE®PLUS, PRE‑ SAFE®Brake,
HOLD function, hill start assist, Crosswind, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping
Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are unavailable due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
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.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
÷åN The yellow ESP®and ESP®OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
The yellow ESP
®and ESP®OFF warning lamps are lit in the READY driving status.
ESP®, BAS, BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS, ESP®trailer stabilization, PRE‑ SAFE®, PRE‑SAFE®PLUS, PRE‑ SAFE®Brake,
HOLD function, hill start assist, Crosswind, STEER CONTROL, Active Lane Keeping
Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist are unavailable due to a malfunction.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Self-diagnosis is not yet complete.
GWARNING
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.
XCarefully 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:
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Tires
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
hNThe yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires.
GWARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tire trac-
tion.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly
impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay
attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 178).
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat tire
(Ypage 370).
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 394).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
hN The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)
flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
GWARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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!The backrest is heavy. Therefore, take care
when folding it down. Make sure that the head
restraints are pushed all the way in so that the backrests and seat cushions are not dam-
aged.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 329).
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backrests
can be folded forwards separately to increase
the cargo compartment capacity.
Folding the rear bench seat forwards
If the driver's or front-passenger seat is set for a
larger person, it may not be possible to fold the rear bench seat forward. In this case, move the
front seats as far forward as possible.
XMove the head restraints to the lowest posi-
tion (Ypage 103).
XFold seat cushion :up.
XPull release handle ;up in the direction of
the arrow until the backrest is fully released.
XPull release handle ;up in the direction of
the arrow until backrest :is fully released.
XFold the backrest forward until it reaches the
cargo compartment position.
XGuide seat belts ;under respective clips :.
Folding the rear bench seat back
XFold seat backrest;back until it engages.
Make sure not to trap the seat belt while doing so.
XSwing seat cushion :back.
XPull up and adjust the head restraints if nec-
essary (Ypage 103).
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
General notes
GWARNING
The Top Tether anchorages cannot secure a
load. If you secure a load with the Top Tether
anchorages, the Top Tether anchorages could
be pulled out during braking, abrupt changes
in direction or in the event of an accident. The
load could slip, tip over or be flung around and
thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk
of injury.
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Problems with the 115 V power socket
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The warning lamp on the
115 V power socket is
not lit.The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak.
XStart the engine.
or
XCharge the battery (Ypage 377).
If the indicator lamp still does not light up:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
The temperature of the DC/AC converter is temporarily too high.
XRemove the electronic device connector from the 115 V socket.
XLet the DC/AC converter cool down.
If the indicator lamp still does not light up after cooling down the
converter:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
You have connected an electronic device that has a constant nominal
power of less than 150 watts, but has a very high switch-on current.
This device will not work. If you connect such a device, the 115 V
power socket will not supply it with power.
XConnect a suitable electronic device.
mbrace
General notes
The mbrace system is only available in the USA.
You must have a license agreement to activate
the mbrace service. Make sure that your system
is activated and operational. To log in, press the
ï MB Info call button. If any of the steps
mentioned are not carried out, the system may
not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation, con-
tact one of the following telephone hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will be
sent to you by mail. You can use this password
to log onto the mbrace area under "Owners
Online" at http://www.mbusa.com. The system is available if:
Rit has been activated and is operational
Rthe corresponding mobile phone network is
available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center
Ra service subscription is available
Determining the location of the vehicle on a map
is only possible if:
RGPS reception is available.
Rthe vehicle position can be forwarded to the
Customer Assistance Center.
The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as
follows:
XPress the WorX button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
or
XUse the volume control on the multimedia
system.
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