2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-CLASS COUPE check engine

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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Child-proof locksImportant safety notes .................... 58
Rear doors ...................................... .59
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .54
Cigarette lighter ................................ 288
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .311
Trailer tow hitch .............................3 12
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 122
Controlling automatically ...............1 26
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 124
Defrosting the windows ................. 129
Defrosting the windshield .............. 128
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 119
General notes ................................ 118
Indicator lamp ................................ 126
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 124
Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control .............. 121
Ionization ....................................... 130
Maximum cooling .......................... 128
Overview of systems ......................1 18
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 130
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 126
Rear control panel ......................... 122
Refrigerant ..................................... 373
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 373
Setting the air distribution ............. 127
Setting the air vents ......................1 31
Setting the airflow ......................... 127
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 126
Setting the temperature ................ 126
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ....... ..................................... 130
Sw

itching on/off ........................... 124
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 130
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 129
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ..................................................1 28Coat hooks
......................................... 284
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 363
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 228
Display message ............................ 241
Operation/notes .............................. 63
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Combination switch .......................... 110
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 222
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 305
Display message ............................ 249
Filling capacity ............................... 372
Important safety notes .................. 372
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 31
Temperature gauge ........................ 220
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes .............................1 11
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 113
Crosswind Assist ................................. 67
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 67
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 169
Activation conditions ..................... 169
Cruise control lever ....................... 169
Deactivating ................................... 170
Display message ....... ..................... 258
Dri

ving system ............................... 168
Function/notes .............................1 68
Important safety notes .................. 169
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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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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
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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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