2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-CLASS SUV windshield wipers

KEYLESS-GO
Generalnotes
Vehicles wit hKEYLESS-GO are equipped wit h a
SmartKey featurin gan integrate dKEYLESS-GO
function and adetachable Start/Sto pbutton.
A chec kwhic hperiodically establishes aradi o
connection between th evehicl eand th eSmart -
Key determine swhether avalid SmartKey is in
th evehicle. This occurs, for example, when
starting th eengine.
Whe nyou insert th eStart/Sto pbutto nint oth e
ignition lock, th esystem needs approximately
two seconds recognition time. You can then use
th eStart/Sto pbutton.
Pressing th eStart/Sto pbutto nseveral times in
succession corresponds to th edifferen tke y
position sin th eignition lock. This is only th e
cas eif you are no tdepressing th ebrak epedal .
If you depress th ebrak epedal and press th e
Start/Sto pbutton, th eengin estart simmedi-
ately.
To start th evehicl ewithout actively usin gth e
SmartKey:
Rth eStart/Sto pbutto nmus tbe inserted in th e
ignition lock.
Rth eSmartKey mus tbe in th evehicle.
Rth evehicl emus tno tbe locke dwit hth e
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO (Ypage 79).
Do no tkeep th eSmartKey:
Rwit helectronic devices, e.g. amobile phone
o
r another SmartKey.
Rwit hmetallic objects ,e.g. coins or metal foil.
Rinside metallic objects ,e.g. ametal case.
This can impair th efunctionalit yof th eKEY-
LESS-GO key.
Do no tkeep th eKEYLESS-GO ke yin th etem-
perature-controlled cup holder (
Ypage 340).
Otherwise ,th eKEYLESS-GO ke ywill no tbe rec -
ognized.
If you loc kth evehicl ewit hth eSmartKey' s
remot econtrol or wit hKEYLESS-GO ,after a
short time:
Ryou will no tbe able to switch on th eignition
wit hth eStart/Sto pbutton.
Ryou will no tbe able to start th eengin ewit hth e
Start/Sto pbutto nuntil th evehicl eis
unlocke dagain . If you loc
kth evehicl ecentrally usin gth ebutto n
on th efron tdoor (
Ypage 85) ,you can continu e
to start th eengin ewit hth eStart/Sto pbutton.
The engin ecan be switched off while th evehicl e
is in motion by pressing and holding th eStart /
Stop butto nfor three seconds. This function
operate sindependentl yof th eECO start/sto p
automatic engin eswitch-off function .
Key positions wit hKEYLESS-G O
:Start/Stopbutto n
;Ignition loc k
As soo nas th eignition is switched on ,all th e
indicator lamp sin th einstrumen tcluste rligh t
up. Further information on situation swher ean
indicator lamp either fail sto go out after starting
th eengin eor lights up while drivin g
(
Ypage 317).
If Start/Sto pbutto n: has no tyet been
pressed, this corresponds to th eke ybein g
remove dfrom th eignition .
XTo switch on th epower supply :press
Start/Sto pbutto n: once .
The powe rsupply is switched on .You can no w
activat eth ewindshield wipers, for example.
The powe rsupply is switched off again if:
Rth edriver's door is opened and
Ryou press Start/Sto pbutto n: twice when in
this position
XTo switch on th eignition: press Start/Sto p
butto n: twice .
The ignition is switched on .
If you press Start/Sto pbutto n: once when
in this position ,th eignition is switched off
again .
146Driving
Driving and parking

Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe-
cific differences are possible. Please note
that your vehicle may not be equipped with all
features described. This also applies to
safety-related systems and functions.
iRead the information on qualified specialist
workshops (Ypage 29).
Engine compartment
Hood
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never unlatch the hood while driving. Before
every trip, ensure that the hood is locked.
GWARNING
When opening and closing the hood, it may
suddenly fall into the closed position. There is a risk of injury to persons within range of
movement of the hood.
Open and close the hood only when no one is
within its range of movement.
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
GWARNING
The engine compartment contains moving
components. Certain components, such as
the radiator fan, may continue to run or start
again suddenly when the ignition is off. There is a risk of injury.
If you need to do any work inside the engine
compartment:
Rswitch off the ignition
Rnever reach into the area where there is a
risk of danger from moving components,
such as the fan rotation area
Rremove jewelry and watches
Rkeep items of clothing and hair, for exam-
ple, away from moving parts
GWARNING
The ignition system and the fuel injection sys-
tem work under high voltage. If you touch
components which are under voltage, you
could get an electric shock. There is a risk of
injury.
Never touch components of the ignition sys-
tem or fuel injection system when the ignition
is switched on.
Opening the hood
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by
the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
356Engine compartment
Maintenance and care

!Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield wip-
ers or the hood.
XMake sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
XPull release lever :on the hood.
The hood is released.
XReach into the gap, pull hood catch handle ;
up and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately 15 in
(40 cm), the hood is opened and held open
automatically by the gas-filled strut.
Closing the hood
XLower the hood and let it fall from a height of
approximately 8 in (20 cm).
XCheck that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close it
with a little more force.
Radiator
Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not cover
the radiator, for example with a winter front or bug cover. The readings of the on-board-diag-
nostic system may otherwise be inaccurate.
Some of these readings are required by law and
must be accurate at all times.
Engine oil
General notes
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumption may
be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if
you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be
in a different location.
When checking the oil level:
Rpark the vehicle on a level surface.
Rthe engine should be switched off for approx-
imately five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature.
Rif the engine is not at normal operating tem-
perature, e.g. if the engine was only started
briefly, wait about 30 minutes before carrying
out the measurement.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
Engine compartment357
Maintenance and care
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Observe these notes if your vehicle has a clear
matte finish. This will help you to avoid damage
to the paintwork due to incorrect treatment.
These notes also apply to light alloy wheels witha clear matte finish.
iThe vehicle should preferably be washed by
hand using a soft sponge, car shampoo and
plenty of water.
iUse only insect remover and car shampoo
from the range of recommended and
approved Mercedes-Benz care products.
Cleaning the vehicle parts
Cleaning the wheels
GWARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
!Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
!Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after cleaning.
Braking heats the brake discs and the brake
pads/linings, thus drying them. The vehicle
can then be parked.
Cleaning the windows
GWARNING
You could become trapped by the windshield wipers if they start moving while cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windshield orwiper blades.
!Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,
solvents or cleaning agents containing sol-
vents to clean the inside of the windows. Do
not touch the insides of the windows with
hard objects, e.g. an ice scraper or ring. There
is otherwise a risk of damaging the windows.
!Clean the water drainage channels of the
windshield and the rear window at regular
intervals. Deposits such as leaves, petals and pollen may under certain circumstances pre-
vent water from draining away. This can lead
to corrosion damage and damage to elec-
tronic components.
XClean the inside and outside of the windows
with a damp cloth and a cleaning product that
is recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
Cleaning wiper blades
GWARNING
You could become trapped by the windshield wipers if they start moving while cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windshield or
wiper blades.
!Do not pull the wiper blade. Otherwise, the
wiper blade could be damaged.
!Do not clean wiper blades too often and do
not rub them too hard. Otherwise, the graph-
ite coating could be damaged. This could
cause wiper noise.
!Hold the wiper arm securely when folding
back. The windshield could be damaged if the
wiper arm smacks against it suddenly.
XFold the windshield wiper arms away from the
windshield (Ypage 122).
XCarefully clean the wiper blades with a damp
cloth.
XFold the windshield wiper arms back again
before switching on the ignition.
364Care
Maintenance and care

XTo close:clip in cover :on the front of the
dashboard.
XFold cover :inwards until it engages.
Fuse box in the engine compartment
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Ypage 384).
GWARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by
the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
!Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
!When closing the cover, make sure that it is
lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture seep-
ing in or dirt could otherwise impair the oper-
ation of the fuses.
XOpen the hood (Ypage 356).
XUse a dry cloth to remove any moisture from
the fuse box.
XTo open: open clamps ;.
XFold up cover :in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
XTo close: check whether the seal is seated
correctly in cover :.
XInsert cover:at the side of the fuse box into
the retainers.
XFold down cover :and close clamps ;.
XClose the hood.
Fuse box under the rear bench seat
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Ypage 384).
!Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
!When closing the cover, make sure that it is
lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture seep-
ing in or dirt could otherwise impair the oper-
ation of the fuses or the cover could be dam-
aged by the rear bench seat.
XFold the right-hand rear bench seat forward
(Ypage 332).
XTo open: lift and fold out carpet :in the
direction of the arrow.
XRelease clamps ;by pressing them in the
direction of the arrow.
XFold cover =up in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
iThe fuse allocation chart is located under
cover =.
Fuses385
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