Driving systems, Tires, On-board computer and displays – Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2011 Owners Manual User Manual

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Driving systems

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

·
The red DTR distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds.

G

Risk of accident

A warning is issued if:

R

you are approaching a vehicle in front at too great a speed

R

DISTRONIC has detected a stationary obstacle in your line of
travel

X

Be prepared to brake immediately.

X

Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action.

Tires

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

h
USA only:
The yellow combination
low tire pressure
telltale/TPMS
malfunction telltale for
the TPMS is on.

G

Risk of accident

The TPMS has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the
tires.

X

Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.

X

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.

X

Check the tire pressure. If necessary, correct the tire pressure
(

Y

page 341).

X

If necessary, change a wheel (

Y

page 350).

h
USA only:
The yellow combination
low tire pressure
telltale/TPMS
malfunction telltale for
the TPMS flashes for 60
seconds and then
remains illuminated.

The TPMS is faulty.

X

Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.

X

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

G

Warning

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked every other week when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and
Loading Information placard on the driver's door B-pillar or, if available, the tire inflation pressure
label on the inside of the fuel filler flap. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size

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Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

On-board computer and displays

BA 164.8 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 2, en-US
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Version: 3.0.3.5

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