2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV steering

If manual gearshifting is deactivated, the auto-
matic transmission shifts:
R into the drive program that was last selected,
and
R into the driving mode that was last selected
If you change the drive program, the operating
mode that was last selected is stored for approx-
imately 60 seconds. After this time, the HYBRID
operating mode is automatically activated.
Operating the on-board computer You can display the current operating condition
of the hybrid drive system in the multifunction
display and the multimedia system in the form of
an energy flow display (Y page 263).
In the display of the multimedia system, you can
also call up a graphic display of the fuel con-
sumption and generated electricity
(Y page 266). Menus and submenus
Selecting displays in the display of the
multimedia system X
Press the Øbutton on the multimedia sys-
tem.
The vehicle menu appears.
X To select Energy flow
Energy flow: turn and press the
controller.
The energy flow is displayed.
or X To select Consumption
Consumption: turn and press the
controller.
Fuel consumption and the electric energy
generated are displayed.
X To exit the display: press the %button on
the controller.
Selecting the energy flow display in the multifunction display X
Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Use : or9 to select Energy flow
Energy flow.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
The active components of the hybrid drive
system are highlighted in the energy flow dis-
play. Energy flow display Overview
:
Internal combustion engine
; Electric motor
= Charge status of the high-voltage battery
? High-voltage battery
A Energy flow
The active components of the hybrid drive sys-
tem are highlighted.
The energy flow is indicated by arrows. The
arrows have a different colour depending on the operating state.
Automatic engine switch-off The internal combustion engine and the electric
motor are switched off.
The arrows for the energy flow are not shown.
The charge status of the high-voltage battery is
shown when the key is in position 2in the igni-
tion lock. Plug-in hybrid operation
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Charging the high-voltage battery when
stationary The internal combustion engine and the electric
motor are switched off.
The arrows for the energy flow are not shown.
Further information on charging the high-volt-
age battery via:
R a mains socket (Y page 185)
R a charging station (Y page 189)
R a wallbox (Y page 188)
Displaying the total range and electrical range The approximate range is based on the current
driving style.
X Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Trip
Trip menu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
X Press :or9 to select the approximate
total range and electrical range. Displaying fuel consumption and gen-
erated electrical energy :
Fuel consumption
; Electrical energy generated
Every bar of the graph displays the average
value for one minute.
Fuel consumption indicator :may differ from
the indicator in the From
From start start trip computer in
the Trip
Trip menu.
To reset values: the values are reset From
From
start start along with the trip computer
(Y page 284).
X To select Consumption Consumption: turn and press the
controller.
The display of the multimedia system shows
fuel consumption :and electrical energy
generated ;for the past 15 minute sof driv-
ing. Starting the vehicle
The vehicle starts in electric mode without the
internal combustion engine (noiseless start).
The internal combustion engine starts only after
the power demanded by the driver exceeds the
available power that the electric motor can cur- rently provide.
Noiseless start operation is dependent on the
outside temperature and the operating temper-
ature of the internal combustion engine. If not all
conditions for noiseless start operation are ful-
filled, the vehicle starts with the internal com-
bustion engine. 266
Plug-in hybrid operationDriving and parking

X
Switch the ignition on.
X Depress the brake pedal.
X Follow the starting instructions (Y page 160).
X Start the vehicle (Y page 160).
The vehicle is operational when READY indi-
cator :lights up. Pulling away
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
X If the Apply brake to deselect Park
Apply brake to deselect Park
(P) position (P) position display message appears in
the multifunction display, depress the brake
pedal more firmly and select the desired
transmission position.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
For further information on pulling away
(Y page 161). Driving
DYNAMIC SELECT controller Drive programs
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to change
the drive program. Depending on the drive pro-
gram selected, the following vehicle character-
istics will change:
R the drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
R the suspension
R the steering
R the energy management
If the ignition is switched off for less than four
hours, the previously selected drive program is
activated when the engine is next started. If the ignition is switched off for more than four hours, the
Comfort drive program is activated when
the engine is next started. X
Turn DYNAMIC SELECT controller :as many
times as necessary until the desired drive
program is selected.
The status icon of the selected drive program
is shown in the multifunction display.
In addition, the current drive program settings are displayed briefly in the display of the mul-
timedia system.
Available drive programs: Individual R
Individual settings Sport R
Sporty driving style with
increased boost mode
R Electric-only operation is
not possible Comfort R
Comfortable, economical
driving style
R Electric-only drive is pos-
sible Slippery R
Optimal driving charac-
teristics on slippery or
snow-covered roads
R Electric-only drive is pos-
sible Additional information for drive programs
(Y
page 171).
Using the steering wheel gearshift paddles, you
can temporarily change gear yourself. Further
information on the manual drive program
(Y page 267).
Manual gearshifting Using the steering wheel gearshift paddles, you
can temporarily change gear yourself. The trans-
mission must be in position D. During manual Plug-in hybrid operation
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gearshifting, the combustion engine is always
switched on.
Activating when driving with the electric motor:
X Pull the left or right steering wheel gearshift
paddle (Y page 172).
The combustion engine is switched on. Man-
ual gearshifting is activated temporarily. The
selected gear and Mappear in the multifunc-
tion display.
Activating when driving with the combustion
engine:
X Pull the left or right steering wheel gearshift
paddle (Y page 172).
Manual gearshifting is activated temporarily.
The selected gear and Mappear in the multi-
function display.
The ECO start/stop function is not available
when manually changing gear.
Further information on the manual drive pro-
gram (Y page 172).
Driving tips General driving tips
Drive carefully and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front. Avoid frequent and
sudden acceleration as well as abrupt braking.
During partial electric drive, pulling away and
acceleration, the electric motor supports the
internal combustion engine.
During overrun in transmission position Dand
braking, the electric motor operates as an alter-
nator.
Further information on the ECO start/stop func-
tion (Y page 269).
Additional driving tips (Y page 194).
Stationary vehicle
If the vehicle is stopped, the combustion engine is, for the most part, switched off. Automatic
climate control continues to function. The elec-
tro-mechanically assisted steering gear allows
use of the power steering without loss of com-
fort. Acceleration
Depending on the operating mode, pulling away and driving under low load conditions are per-
formed:
R entirely by electric propulsion
R in combination with the internal combustion
engine
When accelerating rapidly under increased or
full load, increased boost mode is utilised. The
electric motor supports the combustion engine
by providing additional drive torque.
Overrun mode or braking There are three possible operating modes when
the hybrid vehicle is decelerating:
R When coasting and decelerating, energy recu-
peration is already taking place (Y page 259).
The electric motor functions as an alternator
and stores the recuperated energy in the
high-voltage battery.
R When braking gently, the electric motor
increases the deceleration of the vehicle.
Energy recuperation is increased
(Y page 259). The electric motor functions as
an alternator and stores the recuperated
energy in the high-voltage battery.
R During heavy braking, the service brake is
also used to slow down the vehicle. Both sys-
tems work together.
Driving in the city In urban traffic, energy is recuperated during
frequent deceleration phases.
The vehicle is driven by the electric motor alone
only when all conditions for the automatic
engine switch-off are fulfilled.
Further information on the automatic engine
switch-off (Y page 269).
Driving on inter-urban roads The following phases are possible when driving
on inter-urban roads:
R rapid acceleration (boost mode)
R energy recuperation
R electric operation mode
The vehicle can be driven by the electric motor
alone up to a speed of approximately 120 km/h.
Depending on the characteristics of the route,
there may be a lot of recuperated energy avail-
able. This reduces consumption and emissions. 268
Plug-in hybrid operationDriving an
d parking

To avoid hazardous situations:
R make sure to check the noseweight before
each journey
R use a drawbar noseweight as close as possi-
ble to the maximum noseweight
R do not exceed the maximum permissible
noseweight
R do not use a noseweight lower than the min-
imum noseweight
When reversing the vehicle towards the trailer,
make sure there is nobody between the trailer
and the vehicle.
Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If you do not couple the trailer to the towing vehicle
correctly, the trailer could become detached.
Make sure that the following values are not
exceeded:
R the permissible trailer drawbar noseweight
R the permissible trailer load
R the permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
R the maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
The applicable permissible values, which must
not be exceeded, can be found:
R in your vehicle documents
R on the identification plates of the trailer tow
hitch and the trailer
R on the vehicle identification plate
If the values differ, the lowest value applies.
You will find the values approved by the manu-
facturer on the vehicle identification plates and
those for the towing vehicle under "Technical
data" (Y page 447).
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison to
when driving without a trailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
R is heavier
R is restricted in its acceleration and gradient-
climbing capability
R has an increased braking distance
R is affected more by strong crosswinds
R demands more sensitive steering
R has a larger turning circle
This can impair the vehicle's handling charac-
teristics. Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Maintain a safe distance. Drive carefully. When towing a trailer, always adjust your speed
to the current road and weather conditions. Do
not exceed the maximum permissible speed for
your vehicle/trailer combination. Notes on towing a trailer
General notes Check the tyre pressures when towing a trailer.
You will find the values in the tyre pressure table in the vehicle fuel filler flap (Y page 408).
Please note that when towing a trailer, the fol-
lowing driving systems have limited availability
or are not available at all.
R PARKTRONIC (Y page 225)
R Blind Spot Assist (Y page 244)
R Active Lane Keeping Assist (Y page 250)
R Active Parking Assist (Y page 228)
On vehicles without level control, the height of
the ball coupling will alter according to the load
placed on the vehicle. If necessary, use a trailer with a height-adjustable drawbar.
You will find fitting dimensions and loads under
"Technical data" (Y page 446).
Driving tips Observe the information on ESP
®
trailer stabili-
sation (Y page 77) and on pulling away with a
trailer (Y page 161).
Select the Comfortdrive program using the
DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Y page 166).
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations depends on the type of
trailer. Before beginning the journey, check the
trailer's documents to see what the maximum
permitted speed is. Observe the legally prescri-
bed maximum speed in the relevant country.
For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the maxi-
mum permissible rear axle load is increased
when towing a trailer. See the "Technical data"
section to find out whether this applies to your
vehicle (Y page 447). If you utilise any of the
added maximum rear axle load when towing a
trailer, the vehicle/trailer combination may not
exceed a maximum speed of 100 km/hf or rea-
sons concerning the operating permit. This also
applies in countries in which the permissible
maximum speed for vehicle/trailer combina-
tions is above 100 km/h. Towing a trailer
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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 283).
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.
All vehicles except PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
the coolant temperature gauge is in the instru-
ment cluster on the right-hand side (Y page 32).
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: the multifunction dis- play shows the coolant temperature in the
Coolant
Coolant (Ypage 292) submenu.
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.
In vehicles with the multimedia system
Audio 20, you can find further information on
voice-controlled navigation in the separate man-
ufacturer's operating instructions. 282
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

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 9
: Press and hold:
R
In the Audio Audio menu: selects a pre-
set list or a station list in the
desired frequency range, or
selects an audio track or video
scene using rapid scrolling
R In the Tel
Tel (Telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling if the phone
book is open a R
Confirms the selection or display
message
R In the Tel Tel(Telephone) menu:
switches to the telephone book
and starts dialling the selected
number % Press briefly:
R Back
R Switches off voice-operated navi-
gation or LINGUATRONIC
R Hides display messages or calls up
the last Trip Tripmenu function used
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory % Press and hold:
R
Calls up the standard display in the
Trip Trip menu Right control panel
~ R
Rejects or ends a call
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory 6 R
Makes or accepts a call
R Switches to the redial memory W
X R
Adjusts the volume 8 R
Mute ? R
Switches on voice-operated navi-
gation or LINGUATRONIC Multifunction display
:
Permanent display: outside temperature or
speed (Y page 293)
; Time
= Text field
? Menu bar
A Drive program (Y page 168)
B Transmission position (Y page 168)
X To display menu bar ?: press the=
or ; button on the steering wheel.
If you do not press the buttons any longer,
menu bar ?is faded out after a few seconds.
Text field =shows the selected menu or sub-
menu as well as display messages.
i Set the time using the multimedia system
(see the Digital Owner's Manual). Displays and operation
283On-board computer and displays Z

Possible displays in the multifunction dis-
play:
R ZGearshift recommendation, when shifting
manually (Y page 172)
R j Active Parking Assist (Y page 228)
R ¯ Cruise control (Y page 203)
R LIM
LIM SPEEDTRONIC (Y page 205)
R READY
READY PLUG-IN HYBRID operation activated
(PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles) (Y page 266)
R HYBRID
HYBRID operating mode, additional operating
mode displays (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
(Y page 261)
R è Electric range (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehi-
cles) (Y page 261)
R LOW RANGE
LOW RANGE LOW RANGE off-road gear
(Y page 255)
R _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
(Y page 126)
R è ECO start/stop function (Y page 161)
R ë HOLD function (Y page 219)
R a DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot (Y page 214)
R 120 km/h!
120 km/h! Maximum permissible speed
exceeded (only for certain countries)
R DSR
DSR Downhill Speed Regulation
(Y page 252) Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to call up the menu bar and select a menu.
Operating the on-board computer (Y page 282).
Depending on the equipment fitted in the vehi-
cle, you can call up the following menus:
R Trip
Trip menu (Y page 284)
R Navi Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 286)
R Audio
Audio menu (Y page 287)
R Tel
Tel menu (telephone) (Y page 288)
R Assist.
Assist. menu (assistance) (Y page 289)
R Serv.
Serv. menu (Y page 291)
R Settings
Settings menu (settings) (Y page 292)
R ON&OFFROAD
ON&OFFROAD menu (Ypage 297)
R AMG AMG menu (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
(Y page 297) Trip menu
Standard display X
Press and hold the %button on the steer-
ing wheel until the Trip Tripmenu with trip
meter :and total distance recorder ;
appears.
Trip computer "From start" or "From
reset" :
Distance
; Driving time
= Average speed
? Average fuel consumption
X Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
From start
From start orFrom reset
From reset.
The values in the From
Fromstart
start submenu are cal-
culated from the start of a journey, whilst the
values in the From reset
From resetsubmenu are calcu-
lated from the last time the submenu was reset
(Y page 285).
The From start
From start trip computer is automatically
reset if:
R the ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded.
R 9,999 kilometres have been exceeded.
The From reset From reset trip computer is automatically
reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours or
99,999 kilometres. 284
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays