2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-Class lock

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4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 235
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 343
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .366
Display in the multimedia system .. 222
Function/notes .............................2 21
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 281
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 319
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 132
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 272
Display message ............................ 305
Function/information .................... 230
Trailer towing ................................. 233
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 303
Function/notes ............................. 207
Active Driving Assistance package .. 230
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 272
Display message ............................ 305
Function/information .................... 233
Trailer towing ................................. 235
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 306
Exiting a parking space .................. 216
Function/notes ............................. 213
Important safety notes .................. 213 Parking .......................................... 215
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 74
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 70
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 209
Adaptive damping system
see ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 295
Function/notes ............................. 117
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 438
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes ............................. 206
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 56
Display message ............................ 290
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 50
Important safety notes .................... 49
Introduction ..................................... 49
Knee bag .......................................... 51
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 52
P

ASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 45
Side impact air bag .......................... 51
Window curtain air bag .................... 51
Air filter (display message) .............. 298
AIR FLOW ........................................... 134
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 142
Important safety notes .................. 141
Rear ............................................... 142
Setting ........................................... 141
Setting the center air vents ........... 142
Setting the side air vents ............... 142
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 206
Function/notes ............................. 205
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 77
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 77
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 77
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Alarm systemsee ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 209
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....2 77
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 190
Ashtray ............................................... 341
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 71
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 71
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........3 60
Hiding a service message .............. 360
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 360
Service message ............................ 360
Special service requirements ......... 361
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 77
Function ...........................................7 7
Switching off the alarm .................... 77
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Display message ............................ 301
Function/notes ............................. 224
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 269
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 294
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 361
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 150
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 150
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 114Automatic transmission
Accelerato
r pedal position ............. 157
Changing gear ............................... 157
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 154
Display message ............................ 311
Drive program ................................ 158
Drive program display .................... 154
Driving tips .................................... 157
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ......... 152
Emergency running mode .............. 162
Engaging drive position .................. 156
Engaging neutral ............................ 155
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 155
Engaging reverse gear ................... 155
Engaging the park position ............ 155
Gliding mode ................................. 157
Kickdown ....................................... 157
Manual shifting .............................. 159
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 277
Overview ........................................ 154
Problem (malfunction) ................... 162
Pulling away ................................... 148
Starting the engine ........................ 147
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 159
Trailer towing ................................. 158
Transmission position display ........ 154
Transmission positions .................. 156
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 162
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 445
B
Bag hook ............................................ 334
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 258
Removing ....................................... 262
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety notes .................... 67
Battery (high-voltage)
see High-voltage battery
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Cargo compartment floorImportant safety notes .................. 337
Opening/closing ............................ 337
Stowage well (under) .................... .337
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 336
Important safety information ......... 336
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 333
CD player (on-board computer) ........269
Center console
Lower section .................................. 38
Upper section .................................. 37
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 275
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........7 8
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps .................. .120
Low-beam headlamps .................... 120
Turn signals (front) ......................... 121
Charging
see Charging the high-voltage bat-
tery (important safety notes)
Charging cable
Connecting ....................................1 74
Controls ......................................... 172
Important safety notes .................. 172
Indicator lamp ................................ 173
Removing ....................................... 174
Storing ...........................................1 72
Warming up ................................... 171
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ................... 169
Child
Restraint system .............................. 61
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 64
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 62
On the front-passenger seat ............ 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 64
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear doors ....................................... 65
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 60
Cigarette lighter ................................ 342 Cleaning
Mirror tu
rn signal ........................... 365
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 366
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 130
Controlling automatically ............... 134
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 132
Defrosting the windows ................. 137
Defrosting the windshield .............. 136
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 127
General notes ................................ 126
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................. 141
Indicator lamp ................................ 134
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 132
Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control .............. 129
Ionization ....................................... 138
Maximum cooling .......................... 136
Overview of systems ...................... 126
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ............................... 140
Pre-entry climate control via key ... 139
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 138
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 134
Rear control panel ......................... 130
Refrigerant ..................................... 440
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 440
Setting the air distribution ............. 135
Setting the air vents ...................... 141
Setting the airflow ......................... 135
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 134
Setting the temperature ................ 134
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 138
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 138
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 137
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 136
Coat hooks ......................................... 336
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CockpitOverview .......................................... 33
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ........................................ .429
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Display message ............................ 287
Operation/notes .............................. 69
COMAND
Driving dynamics display ............... 241
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 367
Combination switch .......................... 116
Combined cargo cover and net ........ 335
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 266
Convenience closing feature .............. 92
Convenience opening feature ............ 92
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 359
Display message ............................ 295
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 273
Filling capacity ............................... 439
Important safety notes .................. 438
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 277
Temperature gauge ........................ 264
Warning lamp ................................. 325
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 292
Function/notes ............................. 117
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 119
Crosswind Assist ................................. 74
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 74
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 192
Activation conditions ..................... 191
Cruise control lever ....................... 191
Deactivating ................................... 192 Display message ............................ 308
Driving system ............................... 191
Function/notes ............................. 191
Important safety notes
.................. 191
Sto

ring and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 192
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 339
Important safety notes .................. 339
Rear compartment ......................... 340
Temperature controlled ................. 340
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 269
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 294
Function/notes ............................. 114
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 275
Declarations of conformity ................. 29
DEF
Adding ........................................... 167
Display message ............................ 298
Filling capacity ............................... 437
Important safety notes .................. 436
Diagnostics connection ...................... 29
Differential lock (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 303
Digital speedometer ......................... 267
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 154
Display message
Hybrid drive system ....................... 299
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 360
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 280
Driving systems ............................. 301
Engine ............................................ 295
General notes ................................ 280
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Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 280
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 314
Lights ............................................. 292
Safety systems .............................. 281
SmartKey ....................................... 314
Tires ............................................... 309
Vehicle ........................................... 311
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 327
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 69
Warning lamp ................................. 327
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 194
Activation conditions ..................... 194
Cruise control lever ....................... 194
Deactivating ................................... 197
Display message ............................ 306
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 198
Driving tips .................................... 198
Function/notes ............................. 193
Important safety notes .................. 193
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 196
Stopping ........................................ 196
Warning lamp ................................. 327
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 275
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 85
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 78
Control panel ................................... 41
Display message ............................ 313
Emergency locking ........................... 86
Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 84
Opening (from inside) ...................... 85
Overview .......................................... 84
Power closing .................................. 86
Downhill speed regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drinking and driving ......................... 182
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 158 Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 154
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) ............................................... 237
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 237
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 277
Driver's door
see Doors
Dri ving ab
road
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 361
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 190
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 74
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 67
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 69
Distance warning function ............... 69
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 74
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
Important safety information ........... 66
Overview .......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 74
Recuperative Brake System ............. 44
STEER CONTROL ............................. 76
Driving system
AIRMATIC package ........................ 205
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 221
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 230
Active Curve System ...................... 207
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 230
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 233
Active Parking Assist ..................... 213
ADS ............................................... 206
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Emergency unlockingTailgate ............................................ 90
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 26
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .325
Display message ............................ 295
ECO start/stop function ................ 149
Engine number ............................... 433
Irregular running ............................ 152
Jump-starting ................................. 379
Starting (important safety notes) ... 147
Starting problems .......................... 152
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 147
Starting via smartphone ................ 148
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 148
Switching off .................................. 179
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 383
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................3 58
Additives ........................................ 438
Checking the oil level ..................... 357
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 357
Display message ............................ 297
Filling capacity ............................... 438
Notes about oil grades ................... 437
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 357
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 77
Viscosity ........................................ 438
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 277
Characteristics ................................. 72
Deactivating/activating ................... 72
Display message ............................ 281
Function/notes ................................ 71
General notes .................................. 71
Important safety information ........... 72
Trailer stabilization ........................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 321 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem)
...................................................... 71
Exhaust c
heck ................................... 182
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 66
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 376
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 111
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 276
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 111
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 111
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 111
Setting ........................................... 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Storing the parking position .......... 112
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 331
F
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 370
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 370
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 371
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 355
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 332
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 185
On flooded roads ........................... 185
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 431
Two-way radio ................................ 431
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 435
Consumption statistics .................. 266
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 267
Displaying the range ...................... 267
Driving tips .................................... 182
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 436
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
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Display message ............................ 299
General notes .................................. 42
High-voltage battery ........................ 43
Important safety notes .................... 42
Manual switch off ............................ 42
Opening the hood ............................ 43
Warning lamp ................................. 318
Hybrid vehicles
Important safety notes .................... 42
Hydroplaning ..................................... 185
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 76
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 357
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 35
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 263
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 119
Emergency lighting ........................ 119
Manual control ............................... 119
Overview ........................................ 118
Reading lamp ................................. 118
J
JackStorage location ............................ 369
Using ............................................. 410
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 379
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 146
SmartKey ....................................... 145
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 93
Deactivation ..................................... 79
Display message ............................ 314
Locking ............................................ 79 Removing the Start/Stop button ... 147
Start function ................................... 80
Start/Stop button .......................... 146
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 157
Manual gearshifting ....................... 161
Knee bag .............................................. 51
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Display message ............................ 305
Function/information .................... 229
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 277
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 62
Level control (display message) ...... 302
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package)
Basic settings ................................ 202
Function/notes ............................. 201
Important safety notes .................. 201
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 293
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 294
Light sensor (display message) ....... 294
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 117
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 114
Cornering light function ................. 117
Hazard warning lamps ................... 116
High beam flasher .......................... 116
High-beam headlamps ................... 116
Light switch ................................... 114
Low-beam headlamps .................... 115
Parking lamps ................................ 115
Rear fog lamp ................................ 115
Standing lamps .............................. 115
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Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 275
Turn signals ................................... 116
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 329
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 85
Emergency locking ........................... 86
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 85
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 275
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 303
Off-road gear ................................. 239
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 239
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 292
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 104
Luxury head restraints ..................... 103
M
M+S tires............................................ 389
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 363
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 173
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 273
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 348
Display message ............................ 286
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 349
Downloading routes ....................... 351
Emergency call .............................. 346
General notes ................................ 345
Geo fencing ................................... 352 Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 350
MB info call button ........................ 348
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 350
Remote vehicle locking .................. 350
Roadside Assistance button .......... 347
Search & Send ............................... 349
Self-test ......................................... 346
Speed alert .................................... 351
System .......................................... 345
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 352
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 350
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 80
General notes .................................. 80
Inserting .......................................... 81
Locking vehicle ................................ 86
Removing ......................................... 80
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 86
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 330
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 269
Memory function ............................... 113
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 221
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 230
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 233
Active Parking Assist ..................... 213
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 224
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 227
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 193
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 199
General notes ................................ 191
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 229
PARKTRONIC ................................. 210
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
R

ear view camera .......................... 217
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 226
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 280
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
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