2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-CLASS COUPE brake

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 180
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 289
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .312
Display in the multimedia system .. 198
Function/notes .............................1 97
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ................................ 60
Important safety notes .................... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 268
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 124
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
Display message ............................ 255
Function/information .................... 206
Trailer towing ................................. 209
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ............................. 183
Active Driving Assistance package .. 206
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
Display message ............................ 255
Function/information .................... 209
Trailer towing ................................. 211
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 256
Exiting a parking space .................. 192
Function/notes ............................. 189
Important safety notes .................. 189 Parking .......................................... 191
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 64
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 185
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes ............................. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 371
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes ............................. 182
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 50
Display message ............................ 244
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction ..................................... 43
Knee bag .......................................... 44
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 39
Side imp act a
ir bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 45
Air filter (display message) .............. 252
AIR FLOW ........................................... 126
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 131
Important safety notes .................. 131
Rear ............................................... 132
Setting ........................................... 131
Setting the center air vents ........... 131
Setting the side air vents ............... 131
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 182
Function/notes ............................. 182
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 70
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 70
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 70
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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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Blind Spot AssistActivating/deactivating ................. 228
Display message ............................ 255
Notes/function .............................. 203
Trailer towing ................................. 205
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 153
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 370
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 240
Notes ............................................. 371
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 247
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 60
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
BAS .................................................. 61
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 371
Display message ............................ 235
Important safety notes .................. 162
Maintenance .................................. 163
Parking brake ................................ 158
Riding tips ...................................... 162
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 315
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 31
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
360° camera ................................. 312
Car wash ........................................ 307
Carpets .......................................... 314 Display ........................................... 313
Exhaust pipe .................................. 312
Exterior lights ................................ 311
Gear or selector lever .................... 313
Interior ........................................... 313
Matte finish ................................... 309
Notes ............................................. 307
Paint .............................................. 309
Plastic trim .................................... 313
Power washer ................................ 309
Rear view camera .......................... 311
Roof lining ...................................... 314
Seat belt ........................................ 314
Seat cover ..................................... 313
Sensors ......................................... 311
Side running board ........................ 311
Steering wheel ............................... 313
Trim pieces .................................... 313
Washing by hand ........................... 308
Wheels ........................................... 310
Windows ........................................ 310
Wiper blades .................................. 310
Wooden trim .................................. 313
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 281
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 284
Opening/closing ............................ 284
Stowage well (under) ..................... 284
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 283
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 225
Center console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 230
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 72
Child
Restraint system .............................. 55
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 58
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 56
On the front-passenger seat ............ 57
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 58
Top Tether ....................................... 56
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Driving safetysystems
AB S(Anti-loc kBraking System) ...... .60
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 61
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 63
Distance warning function ............... 63
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 68
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 65
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 60
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 68
STEER CONTROL ............................. 70
Driving system
AIRMATIC package ........................ 182
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 197
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 206
Active Curve System ...................... 183
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 206
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 209
Active Parking Assist ..................... 189
ADS ............................................... 182
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 185
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 200
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 203
Cruise control ................................ 168
Display message ............................ 253
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 170
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 177
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 205
PARKTRONIC ................................. 186
Rear view camera .......................... 193
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 202
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 145
Brakes ........................................... 162
Break-in period .............................. 133
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 176 Downhill gradient ........................... 162
Drinking and driving ....................... 160
Driving in winter ............................. 164
Driving on flooded roads ................ 163
Driving on sand .............................. 167
Driving on wet roads ...................... 163
Driving over obstacles ................... 167
Exhaust check ............................... 160
Fuel ................................................ 160
G

eneral .......................................... 160
Hydroplaning ................................. 163
Icy road surfaces ........................... 164
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 163
Off-road driving .............................. 165
Off-road fording ............................. 164
Snow chains .................................. 333
Tire ruts ......................................... 167
Towing a trailer .............................. 212
Traveling uphill ............................... 167
Wet road surface ........................... 162
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 254
Function/notes ............................. 180
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 225
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 142
E
EASY-ENTRY featureActivating/deactivating ................. 230
Function/notes ............................. 103
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 104
Function/notes ............................. 103
Switching on/off ........................... 230
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 237
Function/notes ................................ 68
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 161
On-board computer ....................... 222
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 139
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 139
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Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 91
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
Rain closing feature .........................91
Reversin gfeature ............................ .90
Parcel shelf ........................................2 83
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 156
Parking brake ................................ 158
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 106
Rear view camera .......................... 193
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 189
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 238
Electric parking brake .................... 158
Warning lamp ................................. 273
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 109
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 188
Driving system ............................... 186
Function/notes .............................1 86
Important safety notes .................. 186
Problem (malfunction) ................... 189
Range of the sensors ..................... 187
Trailer towing ................................. 186
Warning display ............................. 188
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 244
Indicator lamps ................................ 39
Problem (malfunction) ................... 244
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 59
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 313
Power locks ......................................... 80
Power washers .................................. 309
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 241 Operation ......................................... 52
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 228
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
W

arning lamp ................................. 276
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 242
Operation ......................................... 53
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 70
Immobilizer ...................................... 70
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
General notes ................................ 137
Trailer ............................................ 138
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 137
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 27
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 232
Radiator cover ................................... 303
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 225
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 91
Reading lamp ..................................... 112
Rear bench seat
Folding forwards/back .................. 282
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 132
Setting the temperature ................ 126
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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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V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........ 287
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 261
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings .......................... 229
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 340
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 80
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 355
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 159
Pulling away ................................... 137
Raising ........................................... 353
Reporting problems ......................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 352
Towing away .................................. 325
Transporting .................................. 327
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 72
Vehicle data ................................... 373
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 373
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 373
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 375
Fording depth ................................ 375
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 376
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 373
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 80
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 366
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 183
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 253
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 315
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 225
VIN ...................................................... 366
Seat ............................................... 367
Type plate ...................................... 366
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 268
Brakes ........................................... 267
Check Engine ................................. 274
Coolant .......................................... 274
Distance warning ........................... 276
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 276
ESP
®.............................................. 270
ESP®OFF ....................................... 271
Fuel tank ........................................ 274
Overview .......................................... 32
Parking brake ................................ 273
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 39
Reserve fuel ................................... 274
Restraint system ............................ 273
Seat belt ........................................ 265
Tire pressure monitor .................... 277
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 263
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 355
Wheel chock ...................................... 352
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 351
Checking ........................................ 331
Cleaning ......................................... 310
Emergency spare wheel ................. 360
General notes ................................ 356
Important safety notes .................. 330
Information on driving .................... 330
Interchanging/changing ................ 351
Mounting a new wheel ................... 354
Mounting a wheel .......................... 352
Overview ........................................ 330
Removing a wheel .......................... 354
Storing ........................................... 352
Tightening torque ........................... 355
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 356
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 243
Operation ......................................... 45
Windows
see Side windows
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Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
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 tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require you
to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or
re-use them. Observe the relevant environmen-
tal rules and regulations when disposing of
materials. In this way you will help to protect the
environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter 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 aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
22Introduction