2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV coolant

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Anti-theft alarm system
Malfunction *T
he anti-theft alarm sy stem is malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
¥ Top up washer fluid *T
hewasher fluid le vel in thewa sher fluid reser voir has dropped below the minimum. #
Top up thewa sher fluid (/ page 363). Engine
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M MSolutions
To switch off the engine,
press the Start/Stop but-
ton for at least 3 seconds
or 3 times. *Y
ou ha vepressed thest art/ stop button while theve hicle is in motion. #
Information about switching off the engine while driving (/ page188).
+
Top up coolant See Own-
er’s Manual *T
he coolant le vel is too lo w.
* NO
TEEngine dama gedue toinsuf ficient coolant #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient coolant. 450
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Add coolant (/ page 362). #
Have the engine cooling sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
ÿ
Coolant Stop vehicle
Switch engine off *T
he coolant is too hot. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions and switch off the engine. &
WARNING Danger of bu rns when opening the bonn et
If yo u open the engine bonn etwhen the engine has overheated or during a fire inthe engine compartment, you
could come into contact wi thhot gases or other escaping operating fluids. #
Before opening the bonn et, allow the engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine compartment, keep the engine bonn etclosed and call thefire service. #
Wait until the engine has cooled down. #
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
th e coolant temp erature display remains below 120°C.
ÿ *T
hefan mo tor is defective. #
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that
th e coolant temp erature display remains below 120 °C. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 451

Instrument display
Depending on
the display setting, the positions
of the indicator lamps on the instrument display
may dif fer from theex ample shown.
Indicator and warning lamps:
6 Re
stra int sy stem (/ page 492)
ü Seat belt (/
page 492)
ï Trailer hit ch (/page 493)
Ù Powe rst eering (/ page 493)
ÿ Coolanttemp erature (/ page 495)
; Engine diagnostics (/
page 495)
% Preglow #
Elect
rical fault (/ page 495)
8 Re
ser vefuel with fuel filler flap loca‐
tion indicator (/ page 495)
! Elect
ric pa rking brake (red)
(/ page 498)
! Electric parking brake (yellow)
(/
page 498)
J Brakes (yellow) (/
page 498)
J Brakes (red) (/
page 498)
L Distance warning (/ page 500)
ä AIRMATIC/E -ACTIVE BODY CON‐
TROL (/ page 500)
! ABS (/
page 502)
÷ ESP®
(/ page 502)
å ESP®
OFF (/ page 502)
h Ty
re pressure monitoring sy stem
(/ page 504)
T St
anding lights (/ page156)
L Low beam (
/page 156)
K High beam (/
page158)
#! Tu
rn signal lights (/ page158) R
Re
ar fog lamp (/ page156) Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 491

Engine
Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
ÿ Coolant warning lamp (red) *T
he red coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Po ssible causes:
R The temp erature sensor is malfunctioning
R The coolant le vel is too low
R The air supply tothera diator is obstructed
R The radiator fan is faulty
R The engine coolant pump is faulty
If th ere is an additional warning tone, the coolant temp erature has exceeded 120°C. &
WARNING Danger of bu rns when opening the bonn et
If yo u open the engine bonn etwhen the engine has overheated or during a fire inthe engine compartment, you
could come into contact wi thhot gases or other escaping operating fluids. #
Before opening the bonn et, allow the engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine compartment, keep the engine bonn etclosed and call thefire service. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions and switch off the engine. Do not continue
driving. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 495

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
If th e coolant temp erature display is at the lo wer end of thete mp erature scale: #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If th e coolant temp erature display is at the upper end of thete mp erature scale: #
Exit theve hicle and keep a safe dis tance from it until the engine has cooled down. #
Check the coolant le vel (/ page 362). #
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.
ÿ Coolant warning lamp (yel‐
low) *T
he yellow coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Po ssible causes:
R The temp erature sensor is malfunctioning
R The charge air, transmission oil or bat tery cooling is faulty #
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop.
;
Engine diagnosis warning
lamp *T
he yellow engine diagno stics warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
A malfunction has occu rred in the engine, theex haust sy stem or the fuel sy stem.
The emissions limit value may ha vebeen exceeded and the engine may be running in emergency operation mode. #
Have theve hicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
Ve hicles with a diesel engine: the fuel tank may ha vebeen run dr y. 496
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Inserting/removing
theflacon (fra‐
gr ance sy stem)...................................... 178
Ionisation...............................................1 78
No te....................................................... 174
Re ar air vents........................................ 184
Re ar operating unit................................ 175
Re sidual heat......................................... 17 7
Re sidual heat (rear operating unit)........ 178
Setting (MBUX multimedia sy stem)....... 175
Setting the air distribution..................... 174
Setting the air flow ................................. 174
Setting the fragrance sy stem.................1 78
Setting theve hicle interior temp era‐
ture........................................................ 174
St ationary heater/ ventilation................ 180
Switching on/of f................................... 175
Switching there ar wind owheater
on/off....................................................1 74
THERMATIC contro l panel...................... 174
THERMOTRONIC contro l panel..............174
Ve ntilating theve hicle (con venience
opening).................................................. 94
Wi ndsc reen heating............................... 17 9
Coat hook .................................................. .144 Cockpit
Overview................................................... 6
Cof fee cup symbol
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Collapsible spare wheel Inflating.................................................. 411
No tes....................................................4 09
Re moving............................................... 41 0
Collision de tection (pa rked vehicle) ........ 223
Combination switch .................................. 15 8
Compu ter
see On-board computer
Consum ption indicator
Calling up.............................................. 204
Con venience closing ................................... 95
Con venience opening ..................................94
Coolant (engine) Check le vel............................................ 362
No tes..................................................... 424
Cooling see Climate control
Co pyright..................................................... 38 Cornering light
...........................................1 59
Co ver
see Roller sunblind
Cross Traf fic Alert..................................... 293
Crosswind Assist Function/no tes..................................... 228
Cruise control Activating.............................................. 235
Buttons.................................................. 235
Calling up a spee d................................. 235
Deactivating.......................................... 235
Fu nction................................................ 233
Re quirements........................................ 235
Selecting.............................................. .235
Setting a speed..................................... 235
St oring a speed.....................................2 35
Sy stem limitations................................. 233
Cup holder Switching the cooling/heating func‐
tion on/off............................................1 46
Cushionbag.................................................. 45 512
Index

¯
AdBlue sy stem fault Emer‐
ge ncy op. in XXX miles See Owner's
Manual.................................................. 487
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault Engine
st art not possible................................. .488
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault See Own‐
er's Manual .......................................... .487
5 Add 1 litre engine oil when
next refuelling....................................... 488
é ATTENTION ASSIST inoperative ....460
é ATTENTION ASSIS T:Take a
break!....................................................4 60
: Automatic driving lights inoper‐
ative...................................................... 439
Á Change key bat teries .................... 437
J Check brake fluid le vel................. 459
# Check brake pads See Owner's
Manual.................................................. 459
ï Check trailer hitch lo ck................ 443
h Check tyre(s)............................... .483 !
Clean the fuel filter ...................... 452
Á Compressor is cooling ..................473
ÿ Coolant Stop vehicle Switch
engine off..............................................4 51
_ Currently una vailable Camera
view restricted....................................... 469
ç Currently unavailable Radar
sensors dirty.........................................4 68
! currently una vailable See Own‐
er's Manual ............................................ 474
÷ currently una vailable See Own‐
er's Manual ............................................ 475
5 Engine oil le vel cannot be
measured .............................................. 490
5 Engine oil le velRe duce oil le vel.... 489
5 Engine oil le velSt op vehicle
Switch engine off.................................. 489
5 Engine oil pressure Stop
Switch off engine.................................. 490 ä
Fault Drive at max. 80 km/h
...................................................... 470, 471
ä Fault Stop.....................................4 71
6 Front left malfunction Consult
wo rkshop (e xample).............................. 434
& inoperative Battery low................ 442
& inoperative Refuel vehicle ............ 442
& inoperative See Owner's Man....... 441
! inoperative See Owner's Manual ..475
÷ inoperative See Owner's Manual ..476
T inoperative See Owner's Man‐
ual......................................................... 477
G Inoperative................................... 478
î inoperative................................... 463
: Intelligent Light Sy stem inoper‐
ative...................................................... 440
Á Key not de tected (red displ ay
messa ge)............................................... 438
Á Key not de tected (white displ ay
messa ge)............................................... 437 514
Index

:
Left dipped beam (e xamp le)........ .439
6 Left wind owbag malfunction
Consult workshop (e xample)................ .434
 Lowe ring....................................... 472
: Malfunction See Owner's Man‐
ual......................................................... 439
î Max. speed 40 km/h...................4 64
ð Maximum speed exceeded ........... 463
î Notpossible in cur rent drive
program ................................................ 464
Ø ..................................................... 486
ç Off................................................ 462
ë Off................................................ 460
ï Operation only possible in
transmission position P .........................443
! Parking brake See Owner's
Manual .................................................. 455
Á Please reduce speed .................... 473
Ý Please wait 48 V battery charg‐
ing ........................................................ .481 h
Rectify tyre pressure.................... 483
Ø Refill Ad Blue See Owne r’s
Manual.................................................. 485
! Release parking brake .................. 458
¸ Replace air cleaner ...................... 452
Á Replace key.................................. 437
8 Reser vefuel le vel......................... 452
6 Restra int sys. malfunction Con‐
sult workshop........................................ 434
# See Owner's Manual....................4 79
y Siderunning board not exten‐
ded........................................................ 445
Ù Steering malfunction Incre ased
ph ysical ef fort See Owner's Manual ......446
Ù Steering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's Manual .........446
# Stop vehicle Lea veengine run‐
ning ....................................................... 480
# Stop vehicle See Owner's Man‐
ual......................................................... 480 ç
suspended................................... 462
: Switch off lights...........................4 40
: Switch on headla mps................... 440
Ø Top up AdBlue Emergency op.
in XXX miles See Owner's Manual......... 486
+ Top up coolant See Owner ’s
Manual.................................................. 450
¥ Top up washer fluid ...................... 450
ï Trailer coupling extending…......... 443
! Turn on the ignition torelease
th e parking brake..................................4 59
d Vehicle is operational Switch
off ignition before exiting..................... .443
Á Vehicle rising Please wait............ .472
Á Vehicle rising................................4 72
h Warning tyre defect..................... .484
h Wheel sensor(s) missing .............. 482
Ø XX,X l Top up AdBlue Switch on
ignition, wait 60 sec. or eng. start
not poss................................................ 486 Index
515