2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV warning lights

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
b Malfunction See Owner's
Manual *T
heexterior lighting is faulty. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Ve hicles with a trailer hitch: a fuse may haveblown. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Check the fuses and replace them if necessary (→ page 522).
b Switch on headlamps *Y
ou are driving without lo w-beam headlamps. #
Turn the light switch totheL orà position.
b
Automatic driving lights
inoperative *T
he light sensor is faulty. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus inoperative *A
daptive Highbeam Assist Plus is faulty. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus currently unavailable
See Owner's Manual *A
daptive Highbeam Assist Plus is temp orarily una vailable.
The sy stem limits ha vebeen reached (→ page152). Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 61 5

Instrument display
Wa
rning and indicator lamps:
L Low beam(→
page147)
T St
anding lights (→ page147)
K High beam(→
page149)
#! Tu
rn signal lights(→ page149) R
Re
ar fog light(→ page147)
6 Re
stra int sy stem(→ page618)
ü Seat belt not
fastened(→ page 623)
J Brakes (yellow)(
→page 618)
J Brakes (red)(→
page618)
! Electric parking brake (yell
ow)
( → page 618)
! Electric parking brake (red)
(→
page 618)
! ABS malfunctioning(
→page 618)
÷ ESP®
(→ page 618)
å ESP®
OFF(→ page618)
L Distance warning(→ page 624) Ð
Po
we r-assis tedsteering malfunction‐
ing( →page 624)
à DY
NA MIC BODY CONTROL malfunc‐
tioning
à AIRMATIC malfunctioning
+ Off-road
gear (→ page197)
; Engine diagnosis (→
page 626)
% Preglow
# Electrical
fault (→ page 626)
æ Fu
elreser vewith fuel filler flap loca‐
tion indicator (→ page 626)
? Coolant
too hot/cold (→ page 626)
h Ty
re pressure monitoring sy stem
(→ page 628)
ï Tr
ailer hit chis not operational or is
swivelling(→ page 624) Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 617

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
÷ ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes The
yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp flashes while theve hicle is in motion.
At least one wheel and tyre assemb lyhas reached its traction limit (→ page216). #
Adapt your driving style to suit thero ad and weather conditions.
÷ ESP ®
wa rning lamp lights
up The
yellow ESP ®
wa rning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP ®
is malfunctioning
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP ®
is malfunctioning
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
cannot car ryout vehicle stabilisation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are
switched off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have ESP ®
ch ecked at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Drive on carefully. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 621

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Drive on carefull y. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y. Seat belt
Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
7 Seat belt warning lamp
lights up The
red seat belt warning lamp will light up once the engine has star ted.
In addition, a warning tone may sound.
The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger tofast entheir seat belts. #
Fasten your seat belt (→ page 38).
If yo u ha veplaced objects on the front passenger seat, the seat belt warning lamp may remain lit.
7 Seat belt warning lamp
fl ashes The
red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermit tent wa rning tone sounds.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt while theve hicle is in motion. #
Fasten your seat belt(→ page 38).
There are objects on the front passenger seat. #
Remo vethe objects from the front passenger seat. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 623

Driving sy
stems Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
L Wa rning lamp for dis tance
wa rning function The
red dis tancewarning lamp lights up while theve hicle is in motion.
The dis tance totheve hicle in front is too small forth e speed selected.
If th ere is an additional warning tone, you are approaching an obs tacle at too high a speed. #
Be prepared tobrake immediatel y. #
Increase the dis tance.
Ac tive Brake Assi st .Ve
hicle Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Ð Po we rst eering sy stem
wa rning lamp The
red po werst eering sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The po wer-assis tedsteering or thesteering itself is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 624
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
or #
Exit theve hicle and keep a safe dis tance from it until the engine has cooled down. #
Check the coolant le vel (→ page 492). #
Make sure that the air supply tothera diator is not obstructed. #
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the
coolant temp erature display remains below 120 °C. Ty
res Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
h Ty re pressure monitoring
sy stem warning lamp lights
up The
yellow tyre pressure monitoring sy stem warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem has de tected tyre pressure loss in at least one of the tyres. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toinsuf ficient tyre pressure
Ty res with insuf ficient tyre pressure pose thefo llowing risks:
R The tyres may bur st, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
R The tyres may wearexc essively and/or une venly, which may greatly impair tyre traction.
R ‑ The driving characteristics, steering and braking may be greatly impaired.
Yo u could then lose control of theve hicle. 628
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Ending a call ........................................ 430
Incoming call du
ring an existing call .... 431
Making ................................................ 430
Camera see 360° Camera
see Reversing camera
Car key
see Key
Car wash
see Care
Car wash (care) ....................................... 494
Car-to-X-Communication Displaying hazard warnings .................. 411
Overview ..............................................4 10
Sending hazard warnings .................... .411
Care .......................................................... 501
Air-water duct ...................................... 494
Car wash ............................................. 494
Carpet .................................................5 01
Deco rative foil .................................... .497
Displ ay................................................. 501
Exhau stpipes ...................................... 499
Exte rior lighting ................................... 499
High-pressure cleaner .........................4 95Pa
int wo rk ............................................ 496
Plastic trim .......................................... 501
Re alwo od/trim elements .................... 501
Re versing camera/360° Camera ........ 499
Ro of lining ...........................................5 01
Seat belt .............................................. 501
Seat co ver ........................................... 501
Sensors ............................................... 499
Tr ailer tow hit ch................................... 499
Wa shing byhand ................................. 495
Wheels/rims ....................................... 499
Wi ndo ws .............................................. 499
Wi per blades .......................................4 99
Carpet (Care) ............................................ 501
Changing gears ........................................ 19 5
Manually ..............................................1 95
Changing the lights
Driving abroad (symm etrical dipped
beam) .................................................. 147
Cha rging
Bat tery (vehicle) ...................................5 16
Mobile phone (wireless) ....................... 14 3
USB port ..............................................1 43Chassis
Damping characteristics ...................... 247
DY NA MIC BODY CONTROL .................. 247
Child saf ety lock
Re ar door .............................................. .74
Re ar side wind ows................................. 75
Child seat App rova l categories .............................. .56
At tach ing (no tes) ................................... 55
Basic instructions ..................................48
Fr ont passenger seat (no tes) ................. 72
Fr ont passenger seat (without auto‐
matic airbag shutoff) ............................. 71
ISOFIX/i-Size (fitting) ............................ 63
No tes on risks and dangers ...................49
Re commended child restra int sys‐
te ms ...................................................... 52
Seats suita blefor belt-secu redch ild
re stra int sy stems ................................... 67
Seats suitable for i‑Size child
re stra int sy stems ................................... 61
Seats suitable for ISOFIX child
re stra int sy stems ................................... 58
Securing on the front passenger seat ....73
Secu ring on there ar seat ...................... 70 636
Index

Brake
fluid .......................................... .558
Coolant (engine) .................................. 558
Engine oil ............................................ 556
Fu el (diesel) ......................................... 554
No tes .................................................. 552
Wi ndsc reen washer fluid .................... .559
Operating saf ety
48 V on-boa rdelectrical sy stem ............ 24
Declaration of Conformity (electro‐
magnetic compatibility) ........................ .26
Declaration of conformity (ja ck) ............ 26
Declaration of con form ity (TIREFIT kit) .. 27
Declaration of conformity (wireless
ve hicle components) ............................. 26
EQ Boost ............................................... 24
Information ............................................ 24
Operating sy stem
see On-board computer
Outside mir rors ................................ 160, 161
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ............... 161
Au tomatic mir rorfo lding function ........ 16 3
Fo lding in/out .................................... .160
Operating the memory function ........... 121
Pa rking position .................................. .162
Setting ................................................. 16 0Overhead control panel
............................12
Owner's Manual Vehicle equipment ................................. 24
Owner's Manual (digital) .......................... 20 P
Pa int code ................................................ 550
Pa intwork (cleaning instructions) .........496
Pa nel heating
Setting .................................................1 17
Pa nic alarm ................................................ 78
Ac tivating/deactivating ......................... 78
Pa noramic roof
Ad justing thero ller sunblind .................. 97
Operating thero ller sunblind ................ .96
Pa noramic sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Pa rk position
Inserting .............................................. 194
Selecting au tomatical ly....................... 194
Pa rking
see Electric parking brake Pa
rking (navigation service)
Pa ying parking charge s ....................... 422
Showing a parking option on the
map ..................................................... 422
Pa rking (service for navi gation)
No tes ................................................... 421
Selecting parking options .................... 421
Pa rking aid
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Pa rking Assist PARKTRONIC .................. 262
Ac tivating ............................................ 265
Ad justing warning tones ...................... 267
Deactivating ........................................ 265
Fu nction .............................................. 262
Side impact pr otection ........................ 264
Sy stem limitations ...............................2 62
Pa rking assistance sy stems
see Active Parking Assist
Pa rking brake
see Electric parking brake
Pa rking lights .......................................... .147
Pa rking position
Outside mir rors ................................... 16 2 Index
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