Drive system - GLE SUV March 2025 V167 MBUX Owner's Manual

Display message	Possible causes/consequences and solutions
Towing Not Permitted See Operator's Manual	The drive system is malfunctioning. Have the vehicle transported using only a transporter or trailer (Permitted towing methods (plug-in hybrid)) .
Acoustic Presence Indicator Inoperative	The sound generator (acoustic vehicle warning system) is malfunctioning. No vehicle noises are being produced. The vehicle may not be heard by other road users. Drive with particular care. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Charging Cable Connected	You cannot pull away while the charging cable is connected. Disconnect the charging cable from the vehicle.
Not Possible to Unlock Charging Cable See Operator's Manual	The charging cable connector cannot be removed from the vehicle socket. If the charging cable is under strain, relieve the strain on the charging cable connector by carefully pulling on the charging cable. Press the charging interruption button (Ending the AC charging process (level 1/2)) . If the charging cable connector cannot be removed after that: Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicle Not Currently Being Charged Try a Different Charging Station	A fault has occurred in the charging station or the RFID card is not recognized. Start the charging process at a different charging station. or Use an alternative authentication method or payment method.
Charging Fault Change Charging Mode See Operator's Manual	A temporary malfunction has occurred in the charging station. Wait until the malfunction has passed. or Start the charging process at a different charging station. or Use an alternative authentication method or payment method.
Authentication Failed Use Different Authentication Method or Charging Station	Plug-and-Charge is not expected to be available at this charging station. Use an alternative authentication method or payment method. or Start the charging process at a different charging station.
Only Electric Drive Available Power Limited	The fuel tank is empty and the combustion engine is switched off. The output of your vehicle is limited because you are driving in electric mode. Refuel immediately. Subsequently, there may be temporary restrictions in the availability of electric mode over a distance of31 mi(50 km). If there is fuel in the vehicle, there is a malfunction with the combustion engine. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
"Electric" Drive Program Currently Unavailable	The state of charge of the high-voltage battery or the environmental conditions are not sufficient for the Electric drive program. Drive on and observe the notes on plug-in hybrid operation (Notes on plug-in hybrid operation) . or Charge the high-voltage battery (Notes on charging the high-voltage battery) .
Reduced Drive Power See Operator's Manual	The drive system switches to emergency operation mode due to a malfunction. Drive on carefully. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Preparing Drive System…	The insulation of the drive system is being tested. This process can last for up to ten seconds.
Battery Overheated Stop! Everyone Get Out! Outdoors if Possible	Plug-in hybrid:The high-voltage battery has overheated. There is a risk of fire. Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions. If possible, stop the vehicle in the open air and ensure that all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle. Supporting vehicle functions may activate automatically (e.g., the climate control's air-recirculation mode). Do not continue driving. In the event of smoke, leave the danger zone and notify the fire service immediately. Notify a qualified specialist workshop even if there are no external signs of fire.
Malfunction	The drive system is malfunctioning. A warning tone will also sound. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Malfunction Service Required	The drive system is malfunctioning. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do Not Shift Gears Service Required	The drive system cannot be restarted due to a malfunction. If the transmission position is changed using the DIRECT SELECT lever, the drive system will be switched off in park positionor neutral. Consult a qualified specialized workshop and do not change the transmission position.
Have High-Voltage System Checked See Operator's Manual	A function restriction has occurred in the drive system. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do Not Restart Vehicle Service Required	It is not possible to restart the drive system due to a fault. Do not switch off the drive system; drive on to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Malfunction	The drive system is malfunctioning. The output of your vehicle is restricted. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Stop Switch Off Vehicle	The drive system is malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions and switch off the drive system. Do not continue driving. Do not tow the vehicle; stop towing if necessary. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Performance Extremely Limited	The drive system is outside the normal operating temperature range, e.g. due to extremely low or high outside temperatures. Output will be severely restricted. Once the operating temperature of the drive system returns to normal, the full output will be available again. The display message will disappear. If the drive system power output is still reduced, there is a malfunction in the drive system. Drive on carefully. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
High-Voltage Battery Fault No Start in Approx.XXXmiService Required(yellow display message)	A fault has occurred in the high-voltage battery. It will no longer be possible to start the electric drive system after the distance displayed has been covered. Have the necessary maintenance work carried out on the high-voltage battery at a qualified specialist workshop.
High-Voltage Battery Fault No Start in Approx.XXXmiService Required(red display message)	A fault has occurred in the high-voltage battery. It will no longer be possible to start the electric drive system after the distance displayed has been covered. Have the necessary maintenance work carried out on the high-voltage battery immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Hight-Voltage Battery Fault Do Not Restart Service Required	A fault has occurred in the high-voltage battery. It will no longer be possible to restart the drive system once it has been switched off. Do not switch off the drive system; drive on to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Please Wait Depressurizing Fuel Tank	Vehicles with gasoline engines:the pressure in the fuel tank needs to be reduced before the fuel filler flap is opened. This pressure reduction can take up to 15 minutes.
Fuel Tank Is Depressurized Ready for Refueling	Vehicles with gasoline engines:the pressure in the fuel tank is released and the fuel filler flap opens.
Tank Ventilation Malfunction Service Required	Vehicles with gasoline engine:There is a malfunction in the fuel system. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.