2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE keyless

ically. The automatic reversing feature is, how-
ever, only an aid and is no substitute for your
attention when closing a side window. G
WARNING
The reversing function does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R over the last 4 mm of the closing movement
R during resetting
R when closing the side window again man-
ually immediately after automatic reversing
This means that the reversing function cannot prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If someone
becomes trapped, press the switch to open
the side window again. Opening and closing the side win-
dows
The switches for all side windows are located on
the driver's door. There is also a switch on each door for the corresponding side window.
The switches on the driver's door take prece-
dence. :
Front left
; Front right
= Rear right
? Rear left
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X To open manually: press and hold the cor-
responding button. X
To open fully: press the button beyond the
point of resistance and release it.
Automatic operation is started.
X To close manually: pull the corresponding
button and hold it.
X To close fully: pull the button beyond the
point of resistance and release it.
Automatic operation is started.
X To interrupt automatic operation: press/
pull the corresponding switch again.
If you press/pull the switch beyond the point of resistance and release, automatic operation is
started in the corresponding direction. You can
stop automatic operation by pressing/pulling
again.
You can continue to operate the side windows
after switching off the engine or removing the
key. This function remains active for five
minutes or until the driver's or front-passenger
door is opened.
The side windows cannot be operated from the
rear when the override feature for the side win-
dows is activated (Y page 63). Convenience opening feature
General notes Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO
start function:
you can ventilate the vehicle
before you start driving.
To do this, the key is used to carry out the fol-
lowing functions simultaneously:
R unlock the vehicle
R open the side windows
R open the panorama sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblind
R switch on the seat ventilation for the driver's
seat
The convenience opening feature can only be
operated using the key. The key must be close to
the vehicle. For vehicles without KEYLESS-GO,
the key must be near the driver's door handle.
The "convenience opening" feature is also avail-
able when the vehicle is unlocked. Side windows
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Convenience opening feature
X
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: point the tip
of the key at the door handle on the driver's
door.
X Press and hold the %button until the side
windows and the panorama sliding sunroof
are in the desired position.
If the roller sunblind of the panorama sliding
sunroof is closed, the roller sunblind is
opened first.
X Press and hold the %button again until the
panorama sliding sunroof is in the desired
position.
X To interrupt convenience opening: release
the % button. Convenience closing feature
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When the convenience closing feature is oper- ating, parts of the body could become trapped
in the closing area of the side window and the
sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating. When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area.
When you lock the vehicle, you can simultane-
ously:
R close the side windows
R close the panorama sliding sunroof
On vehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof,
you can then close the roller sunblind.
Proceed as follows if someone is trapped:
R Release the &button to interrupt the clos-
ing procedure.
R Press and hold the %button to open.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
R Release the sensor surfaces on the exterior
door handle to interrupt the closing proce-
dure.
R To open, pull the same door handle immedi-
ately and hold it firmly. The side windows and the sliding sunroof open for as long as the door handle is held and the door is not
opened.
Notes on the automatic reversing feature for:
R the side windows (Y page 92)
R the panorama sliding sunroof (Y page 97)
Using the key The key must be close to the vehicle. For vehi-
cles without KEYLESS-GO, the key must be near
the driver's door handle.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: point the tip
of the key at the door handle on the driver's
door.
X Press and hold the &button until the side
windows and the panorama sliding sunroof
are fully closed.
X Make sure that all the side windows and the
panorama sliding sunroof are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof: X Press and hold the &button again until the
roller sunblind of the panorama sliding sun-
roof closes.
X To interrupt convenience closing: release
the & button.
Using KEYLESS-GO X
Touch recessed sensor surface :on the
door handle until the side windows and the
panorama sliding sunroof are fully closed.
i Make sure you only touch recessed sensor
surface :.
X Make sure that all the side windows and the
panorama sliding sunroof are closed.
X Vehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof:
touch recessed sensor surface :on the door 94
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Adjusting the steering wheel electri-
cally :
To adjust the steering wheel height
; To adjust the steering wheel position (fore-
and-aft adjustment)
The steering wheel can also be adjusted when
the key is removed from the ignition lock.
i Further related subjects:
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (Y page 110)
R Storing settings (Y page 114) Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 146).
X To switch on/off: turn the lever in the direc-
tion of arrow :or;.
Indicator lamp =lights up or goes out.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: when you switch off the ignition and open the driver's door, the
steering wheel heating is switched off.
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when you
remove the key from the ignition lock, the steer-
ing wheel heating is switched off. Steering wheel
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Problems with the steering wheel heating
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The steering wheel heat-
ing has switched itself
off prematurely or can-
not be switched on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum-
ers are switched on.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the
rear window heating or interior lighting. EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the steering
wheel.
Move the steering wheel adjustment lever if
there is a risk of entrapment by the steering
wheel. The adjustment process is stopped.
Press one of the memory function position but-
tons. This function is only available on vehicles
with a memory function. G
WARNING
If children activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT fea- ture, they can become trapped, particularly
when unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature is making adjustments, you could lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always wait until the adjustment process is
complete before driving off.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in
and out of your vehicle easier. You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board computer
(Y page 248).
Position of the steering wheel when the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel tilts upwards if you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door and KEYLESS-GO is in
position 1
R open the driver's door and the key is in posi-
tion 0or 1in the ignition lock
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if it
has not already reached the upper stop.
Position of the steering wheel for driv-
ing The steering wheel is moved to the previously
set position if:
R the driver's door is closed and
R you insert the key into the ignition lock
or
R you press the Start/Stop button once on vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO
If you close the driver's door with the key inser- ted in the ignition lock, the steering wheel is
automatically moved to the previously set posi-
tion.
The last position of the steering column is stored when you:
R switch the ignition off
R save the setting with the memory function
(Y page 114). 110
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This could damage the windscreen wiper
blades or scratch the windscreen.
For this reason, you should always switch off the windscreen wipers in dry weather. Combination switch
1
$ Windscreen wipers off
2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor set
to low sensitivity)
3 Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4 ° Continuous wipe, slow
5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast
B í Single wipe
C î Wipes with washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 146).
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
In the ÄorÅ position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically according to the intensity of the rain. In the Åposition,
the rain sensor is more sensitive than in the
Ä position, causing the windscreen wiper to
wipe more frequently.
Vehicles with MAGIC VISION CONTROL: the
washer fluid is fed through the wiper blades and when wiping with washer fluid îthe washer
fluid is emitted directly from the blades.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windscreen will
no longer be wiped properly. This could mean
you are unable to observe the traffic conditions. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windscreen wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! Always position the windscreen wiper arms
vertically before folding them away from the
windscreen. By doing so, you will avoid dam-
age to the bonnet.
! To avoid damaging the windscreen wiper
blades, make sure that you touch only the
wiper arm of the windscreen wiper.
! Never open the bonnet if a windscreen
wiper arm has been folded away from the
windscreen.
Never fold a windscreen wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windscreen.
Hold the windscreen wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the windscreen wiper arm without a wiper blade
and it falls onto the windscreen, the wind-
screen may be damaged by the force of the
impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Replacing the wiper blades (standard
wiper blades) Moving the wiper blades to a vertical posi-
tion
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:
X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition lock
(Y page 146).
X Set the windscreen wipers to position °.
X Turn the key to position 1in the ignition lock
(Y page 146).
X As soon as the wiper arms are vertical to the
bonnet, turn the key to position 0in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 146).122
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X
Remove the key.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
screen until you feel them snap into place.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
X Set the windscreen wipers to position °.
X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
the windscreen wipers start.
X When the wiper arms have reached the verti-
cal position, press the Start/Stop button
repeatedly until the windscreen wipers stop.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
screen until you feel them snap into place.
Removing the wiper blades X
Firmly press release knob :and pull wiper
blade ;upwards from the wiper arm in the
direction of the arrow.
Fitting the wiper blades X
Position new wiper blade :in the retainer on
the wiper arm and slide it into place in the
direction of the arrow.
The wiper blade audibly engages.
X Make sure that the wiper blade sits correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the windscreen.
Replacing the wiper blades (MAGIC
VISION CONTROL) Moving the wiper blades to a vertical posi-
tion
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:
X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition lock
(Y page 146).
X Set the windscreen wipers to position °.
X Turn the key to position 1in the ignition lock
(Y page 146).
X As soon as the wiper arms are vertical to the
bonnet, turn the key to position 0in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 146).
X Remove the key.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
screen until you feel them snap into place.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
X Set the windscreen wipers to position °.
X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
the windscreen wipers start.
X When the wiper arms have reached the verti-
cal position, press the Start/Stop button
repeatedly until the windscreen wipers stop.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
screen until you feel them snap into place.
Removing the wiper blades Windscreen wipers
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To start the vehicle without actively using the
key:
R the Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock
R the key must be in the vehicle
R the vehicle must not be locked with the key or
KEYLESS-GO (Y page 79)
Do not keep the key:
R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another key
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal film
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the key's functionality.
Do not keep the key in the temperature-control- led cup holder (Y page 307). Otherwise, the key
is not detected.
If you lock the vehicle with the key's remote
control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a short time:
R you will not be able to switch on the ignition
with the Start/Stop button
R you will not be able to start the engine with the
Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again
If you lock the vehicle centrally using the button
on the front door (Y page 85), you can continue
to start the engine with the Start/Stop button.
The engine can be switched off while the vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/
Stop button for three seconds. This function
operates independently of the ECO start/stop
automatic engine switch-off function.
Key positions with the Start/Stop button :
Start/Stop button
; Ignition lock
When you switch on the ignition, all of the indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster light up.
Further information on situations where an indi- cator lamp either fails to go out after starting the
engine or lights up while driving (Y page 288).
If Start/Stop button :has not yet been
pressed, this corresponds to the key being
removed from the ignition.
X To switch on the power supply: press
Start/Stop button :once.
The power supply is switched on. You can now activate the windscreen wipers, for example.
The power supply is switched off again if:
R the driver's door is opened and
R you press Start/Stop button :twice when in
this position
X To switch on the ignition: press Start/Stop
button :twice.
The ignition is switched on.
If you press Start/Stop button :once when
in this position, the ignition is deactivated
again.
Removing the Start/Stop button
You can remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock and start the vehicle as normal
using the key.
It is only possible to switch between Start/Stop
button mode and key operation when the trans-
mission is in position P.
X Remove Start/Stop button :from ignition
lock ;.
You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but-
ton from the ignition lock when you leave the
vehicle. You should, however, always take the
key with you when leaving the vehicle. As long as
the key is in the vehicle:
R the vehicle can be started using the Start/
Stop button
R electrically powered equipment can be oper-
ated Driving
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Starting the vehicle
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they can:
R open doors and endanger other persons or
road users
R climb out and be injured by the traffic
R operate vehicle equipment and, for exam-
ple, trap themselves.
Children could also set the vehicle in motion, for example by:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R starting the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. Always
keep the key out of reach of children. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation. G
WARNING
Flammable materials introduced through
environmental influence or by animals can
ignite if in contact with the exhaust system or parts of the engine that heat up. There is a risk
of fire.
Carry out regular checks to make sure that
there are no flammable foreign materials in
the engine compartment or in the exhaust
system.
! Do not depress the accelerator when start-
ing the engine. General notes Vehicles with a petrol engine:
the catalytic
converter is preheated for up to 30 seconds
after a cold start. The sound of the engine may
change during this time.
Automatic transmission X
Shift the transmission to position P
(Y page 154).
The transmission position indicator in the
multifunction display shows P(Y page 154).
i You can start the engine in transmission
position Pand N.
Starting procedure with the key X
To start a diesel engine: turn the key to
position 2in the ignition lock (Y page 146).
The % preglow indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
X Turn the key to position 3in the ignition lock
(Y page 146) and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
i Vehicles with a diesel engine:
you can
start the engine without preglow if the engine
is warm.
Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine The Start/Stop button can be used to start the
vehicle without inserting the key into the ignition
lock. The key must be in the vehicle and the
Start/Stop button must be inserted in the igni-
tion lock. This mode for starting the engine oper-
ates independently of the ECO start/stop auto- matic engine start function.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Press the Start/Stop button once
(Y page 146).
Vehicles with a petrol engine: the engine
starts.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: preglow is
activated and the engine starts. 148
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