2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-Class trunk

Power supply ................................. 262
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 149
Removing the ball coupling ............ 262
Trailer loads ................................... 445
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 381
Installing the towing eye ................3 82
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 383
Removing the towing eye ...............3 82
Transporting the vehicle ................ 383
With both axles on the ground ....... 382
Towing eye ......................................... 369
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 304
Function/notes .............................2 26
Important safety notes .................. 226
Instrument cluster display ............. 226
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 261
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 233
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 235
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 229
PARKTRONIC ................................. 210
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 261
Transfer case ..................................... 162
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 154
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................154
Transporting the vehicle .................. 383
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 190
Driving downhill .............................1 90
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 190
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 67
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 66
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 266
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 267 Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Changing bul bs (front) ................... 121
Di

splay message ............................ 292
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 431
Installation ..................................... 431
Transmission output (maximum) .... 431
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 408
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 86
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) .............................8 5
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .......277
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........341
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 29
Data acquisition ............................... 30
Display message ............................ 311
Equipment ....................................... 26
Individual settings .......................... 273
Limited Warranty .............................3 0
Loading .......................................... 397
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 86
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 78
Lowering ........................................ 412
Maintenance .................................... 27
Parking for a long period ................ 181
Pulling away ................................... 148
Raising ........................................... 410
Reporting problems ......................... 29
Securing from rolling away ............ 409
Towing away .................................. 381
Transporting .................................. 383
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 86
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 78
22Index

The function of the electric parking brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or there is a malfunction in
the system, it may not be possible to apply the
released parking brake.
XIf this is the case, only park the vehicle on
level ground and secure it to prevent it rolling
away.
XShift the automatic transmission to position
P.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
there is a malfunction in the system. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
iThe electric parking brake performs a func-
tion test at regular intervals while the engine
is switched off. The sounds that can be heard
while this is occurring are normal.
Applying or releasing manually
XTo engage: push handle :.
When the electric parking brake is engaged,
the F (USA only) or !(Canada only)
red indicator lamp lights up in the instrument
cluster.
iThe electric parking brake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is removed.
XTo release: pull handle:.
The red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
iThe electric parking brake can only be
released:
Rif the SmartKey is in position 1in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 145) or
Rif the ignition was switched on using the
Start/Stop button To ensure that you do not roll backwards when
pulling away on an uphill slope, engage the elec-
tric parking brake (
Ypage 149).
Applying automatically
The electric parking brake is automatically
applied when the transmission is in position P
and:
Rthe engine is switched off or
Rthe driver is not wearing a seat belt and the
driver's door is opened.
To prevent the electric parking brake from being
automatically applied, pull handle :.
The electric parking brake is also engaged auto- matically if:
RDISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
standstill or
Rthe HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta-tionary
RActive Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle
stationary
In addition, at least one of the following condi-
tions must be fulfilled:
Rthe engine is switched off
Rthe driver is not wearing a seat belt and the
driver's door is opened
Rthere is a system malfunction
Rthe power supply is insufficient
Rthe vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period
The red F(USA only) or !(Canada only)
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up.
The electric parking brake is not automatically
engaged if the engine is switched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
Releasing automatically
The electric parking brake is released automat-
ically when all of the following conditions are
fulfilled:
Rthe engine is running.
Rthe transmission is in position Dor R.
Rthe seat belt has been fastened.
Ryou depress the accelerator pedal.
If the transmission is in position R, the trunk lid
must be closed.
180Parking
Driving and parking

Canceling Active Parking Assist
XStop the movement of the multifunction
steering wheel or steer yourself.
Active Parking Assist will be canceled at once.
ThePark Assist Canceled
message
appears in the multifunction display.
or
XPress the PARKTRONIC button (Ypage 212).
PARKTRONIC is switched off and Active Park-
ing Assist is immediately canceled. The Park
Assist Canceledmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
Active Parking Assist is canceled automatically
if:
Rthe electric parking brake is engaged
Rtransmission position Pis selected
Rparking using Active Parking Assist is no lon-
ger possible
Ryou are driving faster than 6 mph (10 km/h)
Ra wheel spins, ESP®intervenes or fails. The
÷ warning lamp lights up in the instrument
cluster
A warning tone sounds. The parking symbol dis-
appears and the multifunction display shows the
Park Assist Canceled
message.
When Active Parking Assist is canceled, you
must steer and brake again yourself.
If a system malfunction occurs, the vehicle is
braked to a standstill. To drive on, depress the
accelerator again.
Rear view camera
General notes
Rear view camera :is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It shows the area behind your vehicle with guide lines in the multimedia sys-
tem.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
iThe text shown in the multimedia system
display depends on the language setting. The
following are examples of rear view camera
displays in the multimedia system.
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. When maneu-
vering or parking, make sure that there are no
persons, animals or objects in the area in which you are maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function in
a limited manner:
Rif the trunk lid is open
Rin heavy rain, snow or fog
Rat night or in very dark places
Rif the camera is exposed to very bright light
Rif the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
Rif there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in win- ter
Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
Observe the notes on cleaning
(
Ypage 365)
Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
The field of vision and other functions of the rear
view camera may be restricted due to additional
accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
license plate holder, bicycle rack).
For technical reasons, leaving the standard
height can result in inaccuracies in the guide
lines on vehicles with a height-adjustable chas-
sis.
iThe rear view camera is protected from rain-
drops and dust by means of a flap. When the
rear view camera is activated, this flap opens.
Driving systems217
Driving and parking
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gory. The front-passenger front air bag could
deploy without cause, or may fail to deploy inthe event of an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always observe the permissible gross weight
of 4.4 lb (2 kg). Stow and secure heavy
objects in the cargo compartment.
Stowage nets are located in the front-passenger
footwell and on the back of the driver's and the
front-passenger seat.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 329)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
(
Ypage 330).
Through-loading facility in the rear
If objects or loads are not secured when being
transported in the through-loading facility, they
could slip or be thrown around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 329)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
(
Ypage 330).
The through-loading facility is opened from the
cargo compartment.
XFold down the rear seat armrest.
XPull the center head restraint on the rear
bench seat into the uppermost position
(
Ypage 102).
XSlide release catch :to the left and swing
flap ;to the left until it is lying on the rear
side of the rear bench seat.
XPush cover =forward until it is lying on the
rear seat armrest.
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for-
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
RThe vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
RObjects or loads in the trunk/cargo com-
partment cannot be restrained by the seat
backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
Make sure that the seat backrest and the seat
cushion are correctly engaged in position. To do
so, pull firmly on the seat backrest.
!Fold the seat cushion upwards before fold-
ing the rear bench seat forward. Otherwise,
the backrests may be damaged.
When the backrest is folded forwards, the
front seats should not be moved to their rear-
most position. Otherwise, the front seats and
the rear bench seat could be damaged.
332Stowage areas
Stowage and features

Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
(Mercedes-AMG GLE 63)
!
Inflat eth ecollapsible spar ewhee lusin gth e
tire inflation compressor before lowering th e
vehicle. The whee lrim could otherwise be
damaged.
!Do no toperate th etire inflation compressor
for longer than eigh tminute sat atime without
a break. It may otherwise overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be operate d
again once it has cooled down .
Comply wit hth emanufacturer' ssafet yinstruc-
tion son th etire inflation compressor label and
on th etire sealan tbottle.
XMoun tth ecollapsible spar ewhee las descri-
bed (Ypage 409).
The collapsible spar ewhee lmust be mounte d
before it is inflated.
XRemove th etire inflation compressor from
th estowage spac eunder th etrunk floor
(
Ypage 369).
XPull connecto r? and hos eB out of th e
housing .
XRemove th ecap from th evalv eon th ecol-
lapsible spar ewheel.
XScrew unio nnut ;of hos eB onto th evalve.
XMak esur eon/off switch Aof th etire infla-
tion compressor is set to 0.
XInsertconnecto r? into a socke tin your vehi-
cle .
Cigarette lighte rsocket: (
Ypage 342)
12 Vsockets : (
Ypage 343)
Observ eth enote son th ecigarette lighte r
(
Ypage 342). Observ eth enote son sockets
(Ypage 343).
XTurn th eSmartKey to position 1in th eignition
loc k (Ypage 145).
XPress on and off switch Aon th etire inflation
compressor to I.
The tire inflation compressor is switched on .
The tire is inflated. The tire pressur eis shown
on pressur egauge =.
XInflateth etire to th especifie dtire pressure.
The specifie dtire pressur eis printe don th e
yellow label of th eemergenc yspar ewheel.
XWhen th especifie dtire pressur ehas been
reached, press on and off switch Aon th e
tire inflation compressor to 0.
The tire inflation compressor is switched off .
XTurn theSmartKey to position 0in th eignition
lock.
XIf th etire pressur eis higher than th especifie d
pressure, press pressur erelease valv ebut -
to n: until th ecorrec ttire pressur ehas been
reached.
XUnscrew unio nnut ;on hos eB from th e
valve.
XScrew th ecap onto th evalv eof th ecollapsi-
ble spar ewhee lagain .
XStow connecto r? and hos eB in th elower
section of th etire inflation compressor.
XStow th etire inflation compressor in th evehi-
cle .
Emergency spare wheel429
Wheels and tires
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ing. Be sure to observe the manufacturer's addi-
tional instructions when installing.
Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi-
mum transmission outputs or antenna positions
must be approved by Mercedes-Benz.
The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at the
base of the antenna must not exceed the fol-
lowing values:
WavebandMaximum
transmission output
Short wave
3 - 54 MHz100 W
4 m waveband
74 - 88 MHz30 W
2 m waveband
144 - 174 MHz50 W
Trunked radio/Tetra
380 - 460 MHz10 W
70 cm waveband
400 - 460 MHz35 W
Mobile communications
(2G/3G/4G)10 W
The following can be used in the vehicle without
restrictions:
RRF transmitters with a maximum transmis-
sion output of up to 100 mW
RRF transmitters with transmitter frequencies
in the 380 - 410 MHz waveband and a maxi-
mum transmission output of up to 2 W
(trunked radio/Tetra)
RMobile telephones (2G/3G/4G)
There is no restriction for antenna positions on
the outside of the vehicle for the following wave-
bands:
RTrunked radio/Tetra
R70 cm waveband
R2G/3G/4G
Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with vehi-
cle identification number (VIN)
XOpen the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate :.
Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
;
Paint code
=VIN
Example: vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
;
Paint code
=VIN
iThe data shown on the vehicle identification
plate is used only as an example. This data is
different for every vehicle and can deviate
432Identification plates
Technical data