2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-CLASS COUPE warning light

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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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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Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 169
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 286
Important safety notes .................. 285
Rear compartment ......................... 287
Temperature controlled ................. 286
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 225
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 248
Function/notes ............................. 108
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 229
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
DEF
Adding ........................................... 153
Display message ............................ 252
Filling capacity ............................... 370
Important safety notes .................. 370
Diagnostics connection ...................... 26
Digital speedometer ......................... 223
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 142
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 306
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 234
Driving systems ............................. 253
Engine ............................................ 249
General notes ................................ 234
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 234
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 264
Lights ............................................. 246
Safety systems .............................. 235
SmartKey ....................................... 264
Tires ............................................... 259
Vehicle ........................................... 261
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer Distance warning (warning lamp)
.... 276
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 63
Warning lamp ................................. 276
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 172
Activation conditions ..................... 172
Cruise control lever ....................... 172
Deactivating ................................... 174
Display message ............................ 256
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 175
Driving tips .................................... 176
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes .................. 171
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 174
Stopping ........................................ 173
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 230
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 79
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 72
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 263
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocki ng ....................... 80
Imp

ortant safety notes .................... 78
Opening (from inside) ...................... 79
Overview .......................................... 78
Power closing .................................. 80
Drinking and driving ......................... 160
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 147
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 143
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 232
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 307
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 167
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Index7

Instrument clusterOverview .......................................... 31
Warning and indicator lamps .......... .32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 219
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 113
Emergency lighting ........................ 113
Manual control .............................. .113
Overview ........................................ 112
Reading lamp ................................. 112
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 315
Using ............................................. 353
Jump starting (engine) ......................323
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 134
Start/Stop button .......................... 134
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Deactivation ..................................... 73
Display message ............................ 264
Locking ............................................ 73
Start function ................................... 74
Starting the engine ........................ 136
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 46
Manual gearshifting ....................... 149
Knee bag .............................................. 44
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 228
Display message ............................ 255
Function/information .................... 205
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 232
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 56
Level control (display message) ...... 253License plate lamp (display mes-
sage)
................................................... 247
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 248
Light sensor (display message) ....... 248
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 111
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 108
Cornering light function ................. 111
Hazard warning lamps ................... 110
High beam flasher .......................... 110
High-beam headlamps ................... 110
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamps .................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 109
Rear fog lamp ................................ 109
Standing lamps .............................. 109
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 229
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 278
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 79
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 230
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 246
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) ..................... 98
Luxury head restraints ....................... 97
M
M+S tires............................................ 332
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 309
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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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Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers147
;Combination switch110
=Instrument cluster31
?Horn
ADIRECT SELECT lever142
BPARKTRONIC warning dis-
play186
COverhead control panel36
DClimate control systems118
EIgnition lock134
Start/Stop button134
FunctionPage
FAdjusts the steering wheel
manually101
GAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically101
Steering wheel heating102
HCruise control lever169
IOpens the hood302
JDiagnostics connection26
KElectric parking brake158
LLight switch108
30Cockpit
At a glance

Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic
components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
details. USA only: for further information con-
tact our Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1‑800‑367‑ 6372).
Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at
regular intervals while the engine is running.
Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in
good time.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec- onds after the vehicle is started. The compo-
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6restraint
system warning lamp:
Rdoes not light up after the ignition is switched
on
Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with the
engine running
Rlights up again while the engine is running
GWARNING
If restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint
system components may be triggered unin-
tentionally or might not be triggered at all in
the event of an accident with a high rate of
vehicle deceleration. This can affect the Emer- gency Tensioning Device or air bag, for exam-
ple. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp :and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ;are
part of the Occupant Classification System
(OCS).
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled. If, in the
event of an accident, all deployment criteria
are met, the front-passenger front air bag is
deployed.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will
then not be deployed in the event of an acci-
dent.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag must
either be deactivated or enabled; see the fol-
lowing points. You must make sure of this both
before and during a journey.
RChildren in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled or deactivated depends on the instal-
led child restraint system, and the age and
size of the child. Therefore, be sure to observe
the notes on the "Occupant Classification
System (OCS)" (
Ypage 45) and on "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" (Ypage 54). There you
will also find instructions on rearward and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front-passenger seat.
RAll other persons: depending on the classi-
fication of the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag is ena-
bled or deactivated (
Ypage 45). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ (
Ypage 40) and "Air bags"
(Ypage 43). There you can also find infor-
mation on the correct seat position.
Occupant safety39
Safety
Z

Fastening and adjusting the seat belts
Observeth esafet ynote son th eseat belt
(Ypage 40) and th enote son correct use of seat
belt s (Ypage 41) .
Basic illustration
XAdjustth eseat (Ypage 94).
The seat backrest must be in an almost ver -
tical position .
XPull theseat belt smoothly from th ebelt outlet
and engage belt tongue ;intobelt
buckle :.
The seat belt on th edriver’s seat and th e
front-passenger seat may be tightened auto -
matically, see "Belt adjustment"
(
Ypage 42) .
XIf necessary, pull upward son th eshoulder
section of th eseat belt to tighten th ebelt
across your body.
The shoulder section of th eseat belt must
always be routed across th ecente rof th eshoul-
der .Adjus tth ebelt outlet if necessary.
XTo raise: slide thebelt outlet upwards.
The belt outlet will engage in various posi-
tions.
XTo lower :hold belt outlet release =and slide
belt outlet downwards .
XLet go of belt outlet release =in th edesired
position and mak esure that th ebelt outlet
engages.
All seat belt sexcep tth edriver' sseat belt are
equipped wit h aspecial seat belt retracto rto
securel yfaste nchild restrain tsystems in th evehicle. Further information can be foun
dunder
"Special seat belt retractor" (
Ypage 54).
Releasing seat belts
!Makesure that th eseat belt is fully rolled up.
Otherwise, th eseat belt or belt tongue will be
trapped in th edoor or in th eseat mechanism .
This could damag eth edoor ,th edoor trim
panel and th eseat belt .Damaged seat belt s
can no longer fulfill their protective function
and must be replaced. Visit aqualified spe-
cialist workshop.
XPress th erelease butto nin th ebelt buckle,
hold th ebelt tongue firmly and guide th ebelt
back.
Seat belt adjustment
The seat-belt adjustmen tis an integral part of
th ePRE-SAF E®convenience function .This func-
tion adjust sth edriver' sand front-passenger
seat belt to th eupper body of th eoccupants.
The belt strap is tightened slightly when :
Rthebelt tongue is engage din th ebuckle and
Rth eignition is switched on
The seat-belt adjustmen twill apply acertai n
retraction force if any slac kis detected between
th evehicl eoccupant and th eseat belt .Do no t
hold on to th eseat belt tightly while it is adjust -
ing .
You can switch th eseat-belt adjustmen ton and
off in th eon-board computer (
Ypage 230).
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger
The7 seat belt warning lamp in th einstru-
men tcluste ris areminder that all vehicl eoccu-
pants must wear their seat belts. It may ligh tup
continuously or flash. In addition ,there may be
a warning tone .
Regardles sof whether th edriver' sseat belt has
already been fastened, th e7 seat belt warn -
ing lamp lights up for six seconds eac htime th e
engin eis started. If ,after six seconds, th edriver
or front-passenger seat belt has no tbeen fas -
tene dand th edoor sare closed, th e7 seat
belt warning lamp lights up. As soo nas th edriv -
er' sand front-passenger seat belt sare fastene d
or afron tdoor is opened again ,th e7 seat
belt warning lamp goes out .
42Occupant safety
Safety