2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE steering wheel

Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically X
Turn th e SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in th e
ignition loc k ( Y
page 145).X
Briefly press butto n C .
Both exterio r mirror s fol d in or out .
i Mak e sure that th e exterio r mirror s are
always folded out fully while driving . They
could otherwise vibrate .
i If you are driving faste r than 30 mph
(47 km/h), you can no longer fol d in th e exte -
rio r mirrors.
Setting the exterior mirrors If th e battery has been disconnected or com-
pletely discharged, th e exterio r mirror s must be
reset . Otherwise, th e exterio r mirror s will no t
fol d in when you select th e "Fold in mirror s when
locking" function in th e on-board computer
( Y
page 276). X
Turn th e SmartKey to position 1 in th e ignition
loc k ( Y
page 145).X
Briefly press butto n C .
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically If th e "Fold in mirror s when locking" function is
activated in th e on-board computer
( Y
page 276): R
th e exterio r mirror s fol d in automatically as
soo n as you loc k th e vehicl e from th e outside .R
th e exterio r mirror s fol d out again automati-
call y as soo n as you unlock th e vehicl e and
then open th e driver' s or front-passenger
door . Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterio r mirror has been pushed out of
position , procee d as follows :X
Vehicles without electricall y folding exte-
rior mirrors : mov e th e exterio r mirror int o
th e correct position manually. X
Vehicles with electricall y folding exterior
mirrors : press and hold butto n for mirror
foldin g C until you hear a click and th e mirror
engage s audibly in position .
The mirror housing is engage d again and you
can adjust th e exterio r mirror s as usual
( Y
page 110).
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
G WARNIN G
Electrolyte may escape if th e glass in an auto -
matic anti-glare mirror breaks . The electrolyt e
is harmful and causes irritation . It must no t
come int o contact wit h your skin, eyes, res -
piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
Ther e is a ris k of injury.
If you come int o contact wit h th e electrolyte,
observ e th e following: R
Rins e off th e electrolyt e from your skin
immediately wit h water. R
Immediately rinse th e electrolyt e out of
your eyes thoroughly wit h clean water.R
If th e electrolyt e is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mout h out thoroughly. Do no t
induce vomiting . R
If electrolyt e comes int o contact wit h your
skin or hair or is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately. R
Immediately chang e out of clothing whic h
has come int o contact wit h electrolyte.R
If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately. Mirrors 111
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Memory function
Storing settings
G WARNING
If you use the memory function on the driver's
side while driving, you could lose control of
the vehicle as a result of the adjustments
being made. There is a risk of an accident.
Only use the memory function on the driver's
side when the vehicle is stationary.
G WARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat or
steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-
pants – particularly children – could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme-
diately release the memory function position
button. The adjustment process is stopped.
G WARNING
Children could become trapped if they acti-
vate the memory function, particularly when
unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The memory function can be used at any time,
e.g. even when the SmartKey isn't in the ignition
lock.
With the memory function, you can store up to
three different settings, e.g. for three different
people.
The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset: R
position of the seat, backrest and head
restraint R
driver's side: steering wheel position R
driver's side: position of the exterior mirrors
on the driver's and front-passenger sides X
Adjust the seat ( Y
page 102).X
On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel
( Y
page 108) and the exterior mirrors
( Y
page 110). X
Press the M memory button and then press
one of the storage position buttons 1 , 2 or 3
within three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected preset
position. A tone sounds when the settings
have been completed.
The memory function can still be used if the
SmartKey has been removed.
Calling up a stored setting X
Press the button for storage position 1 , 2 or 3 .
Keep pressing until the seat, steering wheel
and exterior mirrors are in the stored position.
The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as
you release the storage position buttons.Memory function 113
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Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the
direction you are turning, enabling better visi-
bility in tight bends, for example. It can only be
activated when the low-beam headlamps are
switched on.
Active: R
if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/h) and switch on the turn signal or
turn the steering wheel R
if you are driving at speeds between 25 mph
(40 km/h) and 45 mph (70 km/h) and turn
the steering wheel
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after no
more than three minutes.
Cornering light function with traffic circle
function:
The cornering light function is activated on both
sides before entering a traffic circle through an
evaluation of the current GPS position of the
vehicle. It remains active until after the vehicle
has left the traffic circle. In this way, pedestrians
crossing the road, for example, are illuminated
by your vehicle in good time. Adaptive Highbeam Assist
General notes
You can use this function to set the headlamps
to change between low beam and high beam
automatically. The system recognizes vehicles
with their lights on, either approaching from the
opposite direction or traveling in front of your
vehicle, and consequently switches the head-
lamps from high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-beam
headlamp range depending on the distance to
the other vehicle. Once the system no longer
detects any other vehicles, it reactivates the
high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control panel.
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize
road users: R
who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians R
who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists R
whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
may fail to recognize other road users that
have lights, or may recognize them too late. In
this or similar situations, the automatic high-
beam headlamps will not be deactivated orExterior lighting 117
Lights and windshield wipers Z

G WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
G WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can: R
overheat and cause a fire R
lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Do not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary. Drive off immediately. Avoid high
engine speeds and driving at full throttle until
the engine has reached its operating temper-
ature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to the
desired drive position when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery roads.
You could otherwise damage the drive train.
! Mercedes-AMG vehicles: at low engine oil
temperatures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the max-
imum engine speed is restricted in order to
protect the engine. To protect the engine and
maintain smooth engine operation, avoid driv-
ing at full throttle when the engine is cold.
Observe the important safety notes for PLUG-IN
HYBRID vehicles ( Y
page 42). SmartKey positions
SmartKey
Z
To remove the SmartKey G
Power supply for some consumers, such as
the windshield wipers H
Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position I
To start the engine
As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up. Further information on situations where an
indicator lamp either fails to go out after starting
the engine or lights up while driving
( Y
page 317).
If the SmartKey is in position 0 in the ignition
lock for an extended period of time, it can no
longer be turned in the ignition lock. The steer-
ing is then locked. To unlock, remove the Smart-
Key and reinsert it into the ignition lock.
The steering is locked when you remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. X
Remove the SmartKey when the engine is
switched off.
The starter battery could otherwise be dis-
charged.
If you cannot turn the SmartKey in the ignition
lock, the starter battery may not be charged
sufficiently. X
Check the starter battery and charge it if nec-
essary ( Y
page 377).
or X
Jump-start the vehicle ( Y
page 379).
i The SmartKey can be turned in the ignition
lock even if it is not the correct SmartKey for
the vehicle. The ignition is not switched on.
The engine cannot be started. Driving 145
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Permanent setting (all vehicles except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) X
To activate: shift the DIRECT SELECT lever to
position D .X
Press button C .X
To deactivate: press button C .
or X
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to
change the drive program.
Permanent setting (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)
X
To activate: shift the DIRECT SELECT lever to
position D .X
Press button C .
Indicator lamp D lights up.X
To deactivate: press button C .
or X
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to
switch to the Individual drive program.
Indicator lamp D goes out. Shifting gears
! Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the automatic
transmission does not shift up automatically
even when the engine limiting speed for the
current gear is reached. When the engine lim-
iting speed is reached, the fuel supply is cut to
prevent the engine from overrevving. Always
make sure that the engine speed does not
reach the red area of the tachometer. There is
otherwise a risk of engine damage.
X
To shift up: pull steering wheel paddle
shifter D .
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles): if the maximum engine speed on the
currently engaged gear is reached and you
continue to accelerate, the automatic trans-
mission automatically shifts up in order to
prevent engine damage. X
To shift down: pull steering wheel paddle
shifter C .
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
Automatic down shifting occurs when coast-
ing.
If the engine exceeds the maximum engine
speed when shifting down, the automatic
transmission protects against engine damage
by not shifting down.160
Automatic transmission
Driving and parking

Shift recommendation
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown in the multifunction
display. X
Shift to recommended gear D according to
gearshift recommendation C when shown in
the multifunction display of the instrument
cluster.
Upshifting (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
! The automatic transmission does not shift
up automatically even when the engine limit-
ing speed for the current gear is reached.
When the engine limiting speed is reached,
the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine
from overrevving. Always make sure that the
engine speed does not reach the red area of
the tachometer. There is otherwise a risk of
engine damage.
C
Gear indicatorD
Upshift indicator
Before the engine speed reaches the red area,
an upshift indicator will be shown in the multi-
function display. X
When the UP message appears in the multi-
function display, pull on the right-hand steer-
ing wheel paddle shifter.
Kickdown
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: kickdown is only
possible in the temporary setting. X
For maximum acceleration, depress the
accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a lower
gear depending on the engine speed. X
Shift back up once the desired speed is
reached.
During kickdown, you cannot shift gears using
the steering wheel paddle shifters.
If you apply full throttle, the automatic trans-
mission shifts up to the next gear when the
maximum engine speed is reached. This pre-
vents the engine from overrevving.
Automatic transmission 161
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R
Shift to a lower gear using the left-hand steer-
ing wheel paddle shifter. R
Avoid high engine speeds. R
Enter and exit the water at a flat place and at
a steady walking pace. R
Drive slowly and at an even speed through the
water. R
Ensure that a bow wave does not form as you
drive. R
Do not stop and do not switch off the engine.
Water offers a high degree of resistance, and
the ground is slippery and in some cases
unstable. Therefore, it is difficult and danger-
ous to pull away in the water. R
Clean any mud from the tire tread after ford-
ing. R
Apply the brakes to dry them after fording.
Always observe the fording depth values
( Y
page 442).
Winter driving
G WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
G DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the
vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a
window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter. Drive particularly carefully on slippery road sur-
faces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and
braking maneuvers. Do not use the cruise con-
trol or DISTRONIC PLUS.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed: X
Shift the transmission to position N .
When driving in snow with or without snow
chains, select driving program Slippery
( Y
page 152).
i Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not
cover the radiator, e.g. with a protective
cover. The measuring function of the on-
board diagnosis system may otherwise pro-
vide inaccurate values. Some of these values
are required by law and must therefore always
be accurate.
The outside temperature indicator is not
d
esigned to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing
point do not guarantee that the road surface is
free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in
wooded areas or on bridges. You should pay
special attention to road conditions when tem-
peratures are around the freezing point.
For more information on driving with snow
chains, see ( Y
page 390).
For more information on driving with summer
tires, see ( Y
page 389).
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" sec-
tion ( Y
page 389).
Off-road driving
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or
turn when driving on an incline, the vehicle
could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is a
risk of an accident.
Always drive on a steep incline in the line of
fall (straight up or down) and do not turn the
vehicle.186
Driving tips
Driving and parking

X
Clean the wheels, wheel housings and the
veh icle undersi de wit h a water je t; check for
any foreign objects and damage. X
Check whether twigs or other parts of plan ts
have become tr apped. These increase the risk
of fire and can damage fuel pipes , brake
hoses or the rubber bellows of the axle jo ints
and pro peller shafts.X
After the tr ip, examine wit hout fail the entire
undercarriage, wheels, tires, brakes, body-
work structure, steering, chassis and exhaust
system for damage. X
After driv ing for extended per iods across
san d, mud, gravel, water or in sim ilarly dirt y
conditions, have the brake disc s, wheels,
brake pads/ lin ings and axle jo ints checked
and cleane d.X
If you detect strong vibr ations after off-road
travel, check for foreign objects in the wheels
and driv e train and remove them if necessary.
Foreign objects can dist urb the balance and
cause vibr ations.
Driving on sand Observe the foll owin g rules when driv ing on
san d: R
Select the Off roa d driv e program (veh icle s
wit h Off-Road Engineering package)
( Y
page 237). R
Select the Off roa d driv e program (veh icle s
wit hout Off-Road Engineering package)
( Y
page 237). R
Select a higher veh icle leve l.R
Avoid high engine speeds. R
Use the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter to shift to a lower gear appr opriate to
the terrain. R
Drive quic kly to overcome the rolling resist-
ance. Other wise the veh icle 's wheels could
become stuck in loose ground.R
Drive in the tracks of other veh icle s if poss i-
ble. Make sure that: -
the tire ruts are not too deep. -
the sand is suff icie nt ly firm.-
the ground clearance of the veh icle is suf-
ficient. Tire ruts and gravel roads
! Check that the ruts are not too deep and
that your vehicle has sufficient clearance.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged or
bottom out and get stuck.
Observe the foll owin g rules when driving along
ruts in off-road terrain or on roads wit h loose
gravel: R
Select the Off roa d drive program (vehicles
wit h Off-Road Engineering package)
( Y
page 237). R
Select the Off roa d drive program (vehicles
wit hout Off-Road Engineering package)
( Y
page 237). R
Select a higher vehicle leve l.R
Avoid high engine speeds. R
Sh ift to a lower gear using the left-hand steer-
ing wheel paddle shifter. R
Drive slowly. R
Where ruts are too deep, drive wit h the
wheels of one side on the center grassy area,
if possible.
Driving over obstacles
! Obstacles could damage the floor of the
vehicle or components of the chassis. Ask
passengers for guidance when driving over
large obstacles. The passenger should always
keep a safe distance from the vehicle when
doing so in order to avoid injury as a result of
unexpected vehicle movements. After driving
off-road or over obstacles, check the vehicle
for possible damage, especially to the under-
body and the components of the chassis. Driving tips 189
Driving and parking Z