2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE-CLASS SUV trunk release

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

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
Z