Practical hints – Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2010 Owners Manual User Manual
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
R
alternator malfunctioning
R
broken poly-V-belt
R
a malfunction in the electronic system
X
Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so and check the poly-V-belt.
X
If it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the
engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump
which may result in damage to the engine. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X
If it is intact: Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center immediately. Adjust driving to be consistent
with reduced braking responsiveness.
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Battery/
Alternator
Stop
Vehicle
The battery is defective.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.
X
Engage the parking brake.
X
Do not continue to drive.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
4
Check
engine
oil level
at next
refueling.
The engine oil level is too low.
X
as required (
X
If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine
checked for possible leaks.
If the message
Check engine oil level
at next refueling. appears while the
engine is running and at operating
temperature, the engine oil level has dropped
to approximately the minimum level.
The message will be stored in the vehicle
status message memory after you have
cleared it from the multifunction display.
Visually check for oil leaks. If there are no
obvious oil leaks, drive to the nearest service
station to refill your engine oil to the required
level.
For information on approved engine oils
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or visit
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
!
Engine oil level warnings should not be
ignored. Extended driving with the symbol
displayed could result in serious engine
damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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