2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE open bonnet

Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 139
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 385 B
Bag hook ............................................ 304
Ball coupling
Swinging in .................................... 231
Swinging out .................................. 228
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/note s................................ 65
Important safety notes .................... 66
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 339
Display message ............................ 270
Important safety notes .................. 337
Jump starting ................................. 341
Overview ........................................ 337
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 49
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 275
Notes/function .............................. 218
Trailer towing ................................. 220
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Topping up AdBlue ®
....................... 164
BlueTEC (AdBlue ®
) ............................. 377
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 318
Closing ........................................... 319
Display message ............................ 283
Important safety notes .................. 318
Opening ......................................... 319
Boot
see Tailgate
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 381Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 259
Notes ............................................. 380
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 69
Display message ............................ 267
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 380
Display message ............................ 254
Driving tips .................................... 172
Important safety notes .................. 172
Parking brake ................................ 169
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 331
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 29 C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car wash (care) ................................. 324
Care
360° camera ................................. 328
Automatic car wash ....................... 324
Carpets .......................................... 330
Display ........................................... 329
Exhaust pipe .................................. 328
Exterior lighting ............................. 327
Gear or selector lever .................... 329
High-pressure cleaner .................... 325
Interior ........................................... 329
Matt paintwork .............................. 326
Note s............................................. 323
Paint .............................................. 325
Plastic trim .................................... 329
Reversing camera .......................... 328 Index
5

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift pad-
dles 158
;
Combination switch 117
=
Instrument cluster 29
?
Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 154
B
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
199
C
Overhead control panel 35
D
Climate control systems 126
E
Ignition lock 146
Start/Stop button 146 Function Page
F
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
108
G
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
108
Steering wheel heating 109
H
Cruise control lever 179
I
Opens the bonnet 319
J
Diagnostics connection 24
K
Electric parking brake 169
L
Light switch 115Cockpit
27At a glance

Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 35
;
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
199
=
Combination switch 117
?
Instrument cluster 29
A
Horn
B
DIRECT SELECT lever 154
C
Steering wheel gearshift pad-
dles 158
D
Light switch 115
E
Electric parking brake 169 Function Page
F
Diagnostics connection 24
G
Opens the bonnet 319
H
Ignition lock 146
Start/Stop button 146
I
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
108
J
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
108
Steering wheel heating 109
K
Cruise control lever 179
L
Climate control systems 12628
CockpitAt a glance

Protection against theft
Immobiliser
X To activate with the key: remove the key
from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can start
the engine if a valid key has been left inside the vehicle.
i The immobiliser is always deactivated when
you start the engine. ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
X
To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm system
is primed after approximately 15 seconds.
X To switch off: unlock the vehicle with the key
or KEYLESS-GO.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed and you open: R a door
R the vehicle with the emergency key element
R the tailgate
R the bonnet X
To stop the alarm with the key: press the
% or& button on the key.
The alarm stops.
or X Remove the Start/Stop button from the igni-
tion lock.
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The alarm stops.
X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The key must
be outside the vehicle.
The alarm stops.
or X Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The key must be inside the vehicle.
The alarm stops.
The alarm does not switch off, even if you close the open door that has triggered it, for example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the Mercedes‑Benz emergency
call system automatically sends a message to
the Customer Assistance Centre. This is done by means of a text message or a data con-
nection. The emergency call system sends a
message or establishes a data connection
provided that:
R you have subscribed to the Mercedes ‑Benz
emergency call system
R the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call system
has been activated properly
R the necessary mobile phone network is
available Tow-away protection
Function An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your
vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while
tow-away protection is primed. This can occur if
the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for exam-
ple.
Priming X
Make sure that: Protection against theft
75Safety Z

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
Windscreen wipersLights and windscreen wipers

Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically. The vehicle may begin moving. There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes :
ECO start/stop display
The ECO start/stop function is activated when-
ever you start the engine using the key or the
Start/Stop button.
If the è ECO symbol is shown in green in the
multifunction display, the ECO start/stop func-
tion switches the engine off automatically once
the vehicle stops moving.
If the ECO start/stop function has been man-
ually deactivated (Y page 151) or a malfunction
has caused the system to be deactivated, the
è ECO symbol is not displayed.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the ECO start/stop
function is only available in drive programs
Comfort andSlippery.
Automatic engine switch-off If the vehicle is braked to a standstill with the
transmission in Dor N, the ECO start/stop func-
tion switches off the engine automatically.
The ECO start/stop function is operational and
the è ECO symbol is displayed in green in the
multifunction display, if:
R the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green
R the outside temperature is within the range
that is suitable for the system
R the engine is at normal operating temperature R
the set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached
R the battery is sufficiently charged
R the system detects that the windscreen is not
misted up when the air-conditioning system isswitched on
R the bonnet is closed
R the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened
If the conditions for automatic engine switch-off are not all met, the èECO symbol is shown in
yellow.
All of the vehicle's systems remain active when the engine is switched off automatically.
The HOLD function can be activated if the
engine has been switched off automatically. It is
then not necessary to continue applying the
brakes during the automatic stop phase. When
you depress the accelerator pedal, the engine
starts automatically and the braking effect of
the HOLD function is deactivated.
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles): automatic engine switch-off can take
place a maximum of four times in a row (initial
switch-off, then three subsequent switch-offs).
The è ECO symbol is shown in yellow in the
multifunction display after the engine has been
started automatically for the fourth time. When
the è ECO symbol is shown in green in the
multifunction display, automatic engine switch- off is again possible.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the number of con-
secutive automatic engine stops is unlimited.
Automatic engine start The engine is started automatically if:
R
you switch off the ECO start/stop function by
pressing the ECO button
R in transmission position Dor N, the brake
pedal is released and the HOLD function is not active
R you depress the accelerator pedal
R you engage reverse gear R
R you move the transmission out of position P
R you switch to the Sport PlusorSport drive
program (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
R you activate manual gearshifting (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles)
R you unfasten your seat belt or open the driv-
er's door 150
DrivingDriving and pa
rking

The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around freezing
point.
Bear in mind that the outside temperature dis-
play indicates the measured air temperature
and not the road surface temperature.
The outside temperature display is in the multi-
function display (Y page 237).
A change in the outside temperature is shown in the multifunction display after a delay. Coolant temperature gauge
G
WARNING
If you open the bonnet while the engine is
overheating or while there is a fire in the
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other leaking ser-
vice products. There is a danger of injury.
Allow an overheating engine to cool down
before opening the bonnet. If there is a fire in the engine compartment, leave the bonnet
closed and notify the fire brigade.
The coolant temperature gauge is in the instru-
ment cluster on the right-hand side (Y page 29).
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the coolant temperature
may rise to 120 †.
At high outside temperatures and when driving
uphill, the coolant temperature may rise to the
end of the scale. Operating the on-board computer
Overview :
Multifunction display
; Right control panel
= Left control panel
X To activate the on-board computer: turn
the key to position 1in the ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
In vehicles with the multimedia system
COMAND Online, you can find further informa-
tion on LINGUATRONIC in the separate operat-
ing instructions.
Left control panel =
; R
Calls up the menu and menu bar 9
: Press briefly:
R Scrolls through lists
R Selects a submenu or function
R In the Audio Audio menu: selects the
previous or next station, when the preset list or station list is active,
or an audio track or video scene
R In the Tel Tel(telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or telephone num-
ber 236
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

Engine
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions +
Top up coolant See Top up coolant See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual The coolant level is too low.
! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
X Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Y page 321).
If you have to top up the coolant frequently: X Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the engine cooling
system checked. ? The fan motor is faulty.
X If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue driving
to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in moun-
tainous terrain and stop-start traffic. ?
Coolant Stop vehi‐ Coolant Stop vehi‐
cle Switch engine cle Switch engine
off off The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine is
overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the
engine compartment to catch fire.
In addition, steam from an overheated engine can cause serious
burns, which can occur just by opening the bonnet.
There is a risk of injury.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 167).
X Wait until the engine has cooled down.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked,
e.g. by frozen slush.
X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and
the coolant temperature is below 120 †. The engine may otherwisebe damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
If the temperature increases again:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 120 †. Display messages
269On-board computer and displays Z