2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-CLASS COUPE check oil

AMGAdaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 185
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....2 31
Approach/departure angle .............. 167
Ashtray ............................................... 288
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 27
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 27
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........3 06
Hiding a service message .............. 306
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 306
Service message ............................ 306
Special service requirements ......... 307
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 70
Function ...........................................7 0
Switching off the alarm .................... 70
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 228
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ............................. 200
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 225
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 248
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 307
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 139
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 139
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 108
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 145
Changing gear ............................... 145
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 142
Display message ............................ 261
Drive program ................................ 147
Drive program display .................... 143
Driving tips .................................... 145 DYNAMIC SELECT control
ler ......... 142
Eme
rgency running mode .............. 150
Engaging drive position .................. 144
Engaging neutral ............................ 143
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 143
Engaging reverse gear ................... 143
Engaging the park position ............ 143
Gliding mode ................................. 146
Kickdown ....................................... 146
Manual shifting .............................. 147
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 231
Overview ........................................ 142
Problem (malfunction) ................... 150
Pulling away ................................... 137
Starting the engine ........................ 136
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 147
Trailer towing ................................. 147
Transmission position display ........ 143
Transmission positions .................. 145
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 150
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 376
B
Bag hook ............................................ 283
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 213
Removing ....................................... 217
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 75
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 322
Display message ............................ 250
Important safety notes .................. 320
Jump starting ................................. 323
Overview ........................................ 320
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Deactivating/activating ................. 139
General information ....................... 138
Important safety notes .................. 138
Introduction ................................... 138
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 80
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 360
Important safety notes .................. 360
Removing ....................................... 361
Storage location ............................ 361
Stowing .......................................... 361
Technical data ............................... 364
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 50
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 85
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 23
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 274
Display message ............................ 249
ECO start/stop function ................ 138
Engine number ............................... 367
Irregular running ............................ 141
Jump-starting ................................. 323
Starting (important safety notes) ... 136
Starting problems .......................... 141
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 136
Starting via smartphone ................ 136
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 136
Switching off .................................. 157
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 327
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 141
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 304
Additives ........................................ 371
Checking the oil level ..................... 303
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 303
Display message ............................ 251
Filling capacity ............................... 371 Notes about oil grades ................... 370
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 303
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Viscosity ........................................ 371
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 232
Characteristics ................................. 66
Deactivating/activating ................... 66
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ................................ 65
General notes .................................. 65
Important safety information ........... 65
Trailer stabilization ........................... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 270
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 65
Exhaust check ................................... 160
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 312
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 104
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 105
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 105
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 105
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 105
Setting ........................................... 105
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Storing the parking position .......... 106
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 280
F
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 316
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 315
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 317
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 301
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 281
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O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)Conditions ....................................... 46
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 46
System self-test .............................. .48
Occupant safety
Air bags .......................................... .43
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Important safety notes .................... 38
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 38
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 39
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 59
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 52
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 53
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 39
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 46
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 46
System self-test ............................... 48
Odometer ........................................... 222
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 375
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 166
Checklist before driving off-road .... 166
Fording depth ................................ 375
General information ....................... 165
Important safety notes .................. 165
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 376
Traveling uphill ............................... 167
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 180
DSR ............................................... 180
Oil
see Engine oil On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 231
Assistance menu ........................... 227
Audio menu ................................... 225
Convenience submenu .................. 230
Display messages .......................... 234
Displaying a service message ........ 306
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 175
Facto ry se
ttings submenu ............. 231
Important safety notes .................. 219
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 229
Lighting submenu .......................... 229
Menu overview .............................. 222
Message memory .......................... 234
Navigation menu ............................ 223
Operation ....................................... 220
RACETIMER ................................... 232
Service menu ................................. 229
Settings menu ............................... 229
Standard display ............................ 222
Telephone menu ............................ 226
Trip menu ...................................... 222
Vehicle submenu ........................... 230
Video DVD operation ..................... 225
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outside temperature display ........... 220
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 59
P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 366
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 309
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 89
Operating ......................................... 90
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Switching seat heating on/off ......... 98
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 100
Section
Sliding sunroof ................................. 89
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 311
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 229
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 371
Coolant (engine) ............................ 372
DEF special additives ..................... 370
Engine oil ....................................... 370
Fuel ................................................ 368
Important safety notes .................. 367
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 373
Washer fluid ................................... 372
Setting the air distribution ............... 127
Setting the airflow ............................ 127
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 231
On-board computer ....................... 229
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 232
Side impact air bag ............................. 45
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 247
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 310
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Important safety information ........... 85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Overview .......................................... 85
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Resetting ......................................... 88
Reversing feature ............................. 85
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 75
Changing the programming ............. 74
Checking the battery ....................... 75 Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Display message ............................ 264
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 74
Loss ................................................. 77
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Overview ..........................................
72
P

ositions (ignition lock) ................. 134
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77
Starting the engine ........................ 136
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 136
Snow chains
Information .................................... 333
Sockets
Center console .............................. 289
General notes ................................ 289
Luggage compartment ................... 289
Rear compartment ......................... 289
Special seat belt retractor .................. 54
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 223
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 219
Selecting the display unit ............... 229
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 247
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 135
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 136
STEER CONTROL .................................. 70
Steering
Display message ............................ 263
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 227
Display message ............................ 258
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
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Steering wheelAdjusting (electrically) ...................1 02
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 101
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 220
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Important safety notes .................. 101
Steering wheel heating .................. 102
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 147
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 232
Stowage areas ................................... 278
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 279
Center console .............................. 280
Center console (rear) ..................... 280
Cup holders ................................... 285
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 280
Glove box ....................................... 279
Important safety information ......... 279
Stowage net ................................... 280
Stowage net ....................................... 280
Summer tires ..................................... 332
Sun visor ............................................ 287
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 185
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 232
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 25
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 130
T
Tachometer ........................................ 219
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 262
Emergency unlocking ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 81
Limiting the opening angle ............... 84
Opening dimensions ...................... 373 Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 84
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 82
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 367
Emergency spare wheel ................. 364
Information .................................... 365
Tires/wheels ................................. 356
Trailer loads ................................... 376
Vehicle data ................................... 373
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 226
Display message ............................ 263
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 226
Number from the phone book ........ 226
Redialing ........................................ 226
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 226
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 220
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Outside temperature ...................... 220
Setting (climate control) ................ 126
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 231
Through-loading feature ................... 281
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 232
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 337
Checking manually ........................ 336
Display message ............................ 259
Maximum ....................................... 336
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 318
Notes ............................................. 335
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 319
Recommended ............................... 333
Tire pressure loss warning system
Genera l note
s ................................ 336
Index17

GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
Roverheat and cause a fire
Rlose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
!Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid high
engine speeds and driving at full throttle until
the engine has reached its operating temper-
ature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to the
desired drive position when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery roads.
You could otherwise damage the drive train.
!Mercedes-AMG vehicles: at low engine oil
temperatures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the max-
imum engine speed is restricted in order to
protect the engine. To protect the engine and
maintain smooth engine operation, avoid driv-
ing at full throttle when the engine is cold.
SmartKey positions
SmartKey
gTo remove the SmartKey
1Power supply for some consumers, such as
the windshield wipers
2Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3To start the engine
iThe SmartKey can be turned in the ignition
lock even if it is not the correct SmartKey for
the vehicle. The ignition is not switched on.
The engine cannot be started.
Start/Stop button
General notes
When you insert the Start/Stop button into the
ignition lock, the system needs approximately
two seconds recognition time. You can then use
the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times in
succession corresponds to the different key
positions in the ignition lock. This is only the
case if you are not depressing the brake pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the Smart-
Key determines whether a valid SmartKey is in
the vehicle. This occurs, for example, when
starting the engine.
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Driving and parking

Problems with the transmission
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The transmission has
problems shifting gear.The transmission is losing oil.
XHave the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
All vehicles (except
Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles):
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no lon-
ger changes gear.The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only partly possible to engage the gears or the transmission is in
positionN.
XStop the vehicle.
XShift the transmission to position P.
XSwitch off the engine.
XWait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
XShift the transmission to positionDor R.
XHave the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles:
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no lon-
ger changes gear.The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into secondgear and reverse gear.
XStop the vehicle.
XShift the transmission to position P.
XSwitch off the engine.
XWait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
XShift the transmission to positionDor R.
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into secondgear; ifRis
selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
XHave the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
Transfer case
!
Performance tests may only be carried out
on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake system
or transfer case could otherwise be damaged.
Contact a qualified specialist workshop for a
performance test.
!Because ESP®is an automatic system, the
engine and ignition must be switched off
(SmartKey in position 0or 1or Start/Stop
button in position 0or 1) when the electric
parking brake is being tested on a brake dyna-
mometer (maximum 10 seconds).
Braking triggered automatically by ESP
®may
seriously damage the brake system.
!Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised, as
doing so will damage the transmission.
Refueling
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling.
150Refueling
Driving and parking

Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" sec-
tion (Ypage 332).
Off-road driving
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or
turn when driving on an incline, the vehicle
could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is a risk of an accident.
Always drive on a steep incline in the line of
fall (straight up or down) and do not turn the
vehicle.
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If the vehicle level is high, the vehicle center of gravity is raised. This could cause the vehicle
to tip over more easily on uphill or downhill
gradients. There is a risk of an accident.
Select the lowest possible vehicle level.
!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or a hole in the road
Ra heavy object strikes the undercarriage or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the undercar-
riage, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no longer withstand the strain they are designed
to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
When driving off-road, substances such as sand,
mud and water or water mixed with oil may get
into the brakes. This could result in a reduced
braking effect or in total brake failure and also in
increased wear and tear. The braking charac-
teristics change depending on the material
ingressing the brakes. Clean the brakes after
driving off-road. If you detect a reduced braking
effect or grinding noises, have the brake system checked in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible. Adapt your driving style to the
different braking characteristics.
Driving off-road increases the likelihood of dam-
age to the vehicle, which, in turn, can lead to
failure of the mechanical assembly or systems.
Adapt your driving style to suit the terrain con-
ditions. Drive carefully. Have damage to the
vehicle rectified immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Do not switch to transmission position
Nwhen
driving off-road. If you try to brake the vehicle
using the service brake, you could lose cont

rol
of the vehicle. If the gradient is too steep for your
vehicle, drive back down in reverse gear.
General notes
Read this section carefully before driving your
vehicle off-road. Practice by driving over more
gentle off-road terrain first.
Familiarize yourself with the characteristics of
your vehicle and the gear shift operation before driving through difficult terrain.
Driving tips165
Driving and parking
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