2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV roof

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Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................ .379
Care
360° camera ................................. 383
Automatic car wash ....................... 379
Carpets .......................................... 385
Display .......................................... .384
Exhaust pipe .................................. 383
Exterior lighting ............................ .382
Gear or selector lever .................... 384
High-pressure cleaner .................... 380
Interior .......................................... .384
Matt paintwork .............................. 381
Notes ............................................. 378
Paint .............................................. 380
Plastic trim ................................... .384
Reversing camera .......................... 383
Roof lining ...................................... 385
Seat belt ........................................ 385
Seat cover ..................................... 385
Sensors ......................................... 382
Side running board ........................ 382
Steering wheel ............................... 384
Trim pieces ................................... .384
Washing by hand ........................... 380
Wheels .......................................... .381
Windows ........................................ 381
Wiper blades .................................. 382
Wooden trim .................................. 384
CD player (on-board computer) ........287
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 294
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 85
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Changing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamps .............. .129
Main-beam headlamps ................... 129
Turn signals (front) ......................... 130 Charging
see Charging the high-voltage bat-
tery (important safety notes)
Charging cable
Connection ................................... .188
Control panel ......................... 185, 186
Disconnecting ................................ 188
Heating up ..................................... 185
Important safety notes .................. 185
Indicator lamps .............................. 187
Storing .......................................... .185
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ................... 182
Child
Restraint system .............................. 59
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 63
ISOFIX .............................................. 60
On the front-passenger sea t............ 62
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 63
Recommendations ........................... 67
Suitable positions ............................ 63
Top Tether ....................................... 60
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 68
Rear doors ....................................... 69
Cigarette lighter ................................ 364
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 382
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 383
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 149
Controlling automaticall y............... 141
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 145
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 139
Demisting the windows .................. 143
Demisting the windscreen ............. 143
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................. 149
Indicator lamp ................................ 141
Information about using
THERMATIC automatic climate
control ........................................... 137
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 139
Ionisation ....................................... 146 6
Index

On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer)
.......................................... 297
On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................2 97
Assistance menu ........................... 289
Audio menu ................................... 287
Convenience submenu .................. 296
Display messages .......................... 300
Displaying a service message ....... .378
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 213
Factory setting submenu .............. .297
Heating submenu ........................... 295
HYBRID menu ................................ 292
Important safety notes .................. 281
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 293
Light submenu ............................... 293
Menu overview .............................. 284
Message memory .......................... 300
Navigation menu ............................ 286
On and Offroad menu .................... 297
Operating the TV ............................ 288
Operating video DVD ..................... 288
Operation ....................................... 282
RACETIMER ................................... 298
Service menu ................................. 291
Settings menu ............................... 292
Standard displa y............................ 284
Telephone menu ............................ 288
Trip menu ...................................... 284
Vehicle submenu ........................... 294
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety note ...................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 282
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 69 P
Paint code .......................................... 434
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 380
Panic alarm .......................................... 43 Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ......... 101
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ............................................... 104
Operating ....................................... 103
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ......................... 103
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Rain closing feature ....................... 103
Reversing feature ........................... 102
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 191
Parking brake ................................ 192
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 119
Reversing camera .......................... 232
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 228
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 304
Electric parking brake .................... 192
Warning lamp ................................. 346
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 314
Switching on/of f........................... 122
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 227
Driving system ............................... 225
Function/note s............................. 225
Important safety notes .................. 225
Problem (fault) ............................... 228
Sensor rang e................................. 225
Trailer towing ................................. 225
Warning display ............................. 226
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 311
Indicator lamps ................................ 44
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 311
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 70
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 384 16
Index

Pulling away
General notes ................................ 161
Trailer ............................................ 161
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) ....................................................1 61Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 298
Radiator cover ................................... 374
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 287
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Rain closing feature
Sliding sunroof ............................... 102
Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof) ................................. 103
RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
Warning lamp ................................. 340
Reading lamp ..................................... 127
Rear bench seat
Folding the bench seat forwards/back ............................................... 355
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .155
Setting the temperature ................ 141
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 314
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Rear seat
Adjusting ....................................... 111
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 145
Switching on/off ........................... 144
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 133
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 48 Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ....... .118
Dipping (manual) ........................... 117
Recuperative Brake System
Driving safety systems ..................... 43
Important safety notes .................... 43
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 175
Notes for Mercedes‑ AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 437
Refuelling (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehi-
cles) ............................................... 176
Refuelling process ......................... 176
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 151
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 152
Garage door opener ....................... 367
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 367
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 128
Important safety notes .................. 128
Overview of bulb type s.................. 128
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 129
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 152
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 318
Warning lamp ................................. 347
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 146
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 309
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 346
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Rev counter ........................................ 281
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 383
Display in the multimedia system .. 233
Function/note s............................. 232 18
Index

Switching on/of
f........................... 233
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 102
Roller sunblind s............................. 104
Side windows ................................... 98
Sliding sunroof ............................... 102
Tailgate ............................................ 94
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 314
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 103
Roof carrier ........................................ 360
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 385
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 442
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 286S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Hybrid drive system ......................... 41
see Occupant safety
Safety net
Attaching ....................................... 358
Important safety information ......... 358
Safety notes
Hybrid vehicles ................................ 41
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
Selecting ........................................ 287
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 46
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 296
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 47
Adjusting the height ......................... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 385
Display message ............................ 308
Fastening ......................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 45
Introduction ..................................... 45
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 48
Releasing ......................................... 47 Warning lamp ................................. 337
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 109
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 109
Cleaning the cover ......................... 385
Correct driver's seat position ........ 107
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 354
Important safety notes .................. 108
Overview ........................................ 108
Seat heating problem .................... 113
Seat ventilation problem ................ 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 112
Switching the seat ventilation on/ off .................................................. 113
Section
Sliding sunroof ............................... 101
Securing hooks .................................. 356
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 384
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 382
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 291
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
AdBlue ®
special additive s.............. 439
Brake fluid ..................................... 441
Coolant (engine) ............................ 441
Engine oil ....................................... 439
Fuel ................................................ 436
Important safety notes .................. 435
Washer fluid ................................... 442
Setting the air distribution ............... 142
Setting the airflow ............................ 142
Setting the charge current (on-
board computer) ............................... 292
Setting the departure time (on-
board computer) ............................... 292 Index
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Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 297
On-board computer ....................... 292
SETUP (on-board computer) .............298
Side lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Side marker lamp Display mes-
sage .................................................... 314
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 99
Convenience opening ..................... .99
Important safety notes .................... 98
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Overview .......................................... 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Resetting ....................................... 100
Reversing feature .............................98
Sidebag ................................................ 50
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ......... 101
Opening/closing ............................1 02
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Rain closing feature ....................... 102
Resetting ....................................... 103
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains
Information ................................... .408
Socket
Luggage compartment ................... 365
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 365
General notes ................................ 364
Rear compartment ......................... 365
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Spectacles compartment ................. 353
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 285
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 281
Selecting a display unit .................. 293
SPEEDTRONIC
Activating variable ......................... 206
Deactivating variable ..................... 207
Display message ............................ 328
Function/notes ............................ .205 Important safety notes .................. 205
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 205
Permanent ..................................... 207
Selecting ........................................ 206
Storing the current spee d.............. 205
Variabl e......................................... 205
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 160
STEER CONTROL .................................. 80
Steering
Display message ............................ 335
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 290
Display message ............................ 328
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 115
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 114
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 282
Cleaning ......................................... 384
Important safety notes .................. 114
Steering wheel heating .................. 115
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 172
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 116
Switching on/of f........................... 115
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 298
Stowage areas ................................... 351
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 352
Centre console .............................. 353
Centre console (rear) ..................... 353
Cup holde r..................................... 361
Glove compartment ....................... 352
Important safety information ......... 351
Spectacles compartment ............... 353
Stowage net ....................................... 353
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 353
Summer tyres .................................... 40720
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to
dispose of it in an environmentally-responsible
manner in accordance with the European Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Directive.
There is a network of return points and disas-
sembly plants available. You can return your
vehicle to these plants free of charge. This
makes a valuable contribution to the recycling
process and the conservation of resources.
For further information on recycling old vehi-
cles, recovery and the terms of the policy, visit
the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well as
control units and sensors for these restraint
systems, may be installed in the following
areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs
or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified
specialist workshop. Introduction
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Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
p
Switches the left-hand
reading lamp on/off 127
;
c
Switches the front inte-
rior lighting on 127
=
u
Switches the rear inte-
rior lighting on/off 127
?
|
Switches the front inte-
rior lighting/automatic inte-
rior lighting control off 127
A
p
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 127
B
3
Opens/closes the pan-
orama sliding sunroof with
roller sunblinds 103 Function Page
C
Spectacles compartment 353
D
ê
Deactivates the interior
motion sensor 82
E
G
SOS button (Mercedes-
Benz emergency call system) 365
F
ë
Deactivates tow-away
protection 82
G
Rear-view mirror 117
H
Buttons for the garage door
opener
367Overhead control panel
39At a glance

Windowbags
Windowbags
:are integrated into the side of
the roof frame and deploy in the area from the A-
pillar to the C-pillar.
When deployed, the windowbag enhances the
level of protection for the head. However, it does
not protect the chest or arms.
In the event of a side impact, the windowbag is
deployed on the side which the impact occurs.
If the system determines that they can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt, a windowbag may be deployed in other accident situations (Y page 55).Automatic front-passenger front air-
bag deactivation
Introduction In order to recognise a child restraint system on
the front-passenger seat, the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system cat- egorises the person in the front-passenger seat.
Depending on that result, the front-passenger
front airbag is either enabled or disabled. If a
rearward-facing child restraint system is fitted
to the front-passenger seat, the PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up after
the system self-test and remain lit. The front-
passenger front airbag is disabled.
The system does not disable:
R the sidebag
R the windowbag
R the seat belt tensioner
In the following situation, the sidebag and the
seat belt tensioner are deactivated:
R the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system has not categorised the person on the front-passenger seat as an
adult or a person of corresponding stature
and
R the seat belt tongue of the seat belt is not
inserted into the front-passenger seat belt
buckle
Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with the automatic front-passenger front airbag deacti-
vation system (Y page 62). If this is not the
case, always install a child restraint system on a
suitable rear seat (Y page 63).
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat, be
sure to observe the correct positioning of the
child restraint system. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. a
cushion. The entire base of the child restraint
system must always rest on the seat cushion of
the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the
forward-facing child restraint system must, as
far as possible, be resting on the backrest of the
front-passenger seat. The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain bythe head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat
backrest and the head restraint position accord-
ingly. Only then is the correct function of the
automatic front-passenger front airbag deacti-
vation system guaranteed. Always observe the
information on suitable positioning of the child
restraint system (Y page 63) in addition to the
child restraint system manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions.
Operation of automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation :
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
; PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp Occupant safety
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