2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE ABS

1, 2, 3 ... 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 ........................................ .3 66
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 ASSENG
ER 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 Index 3

Alarm system
see 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 .............. 114 Automatic transmission
Accelerato r pedal position ............. 157
C hanging 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 battery4
Index

Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 377
Display message ............................ 296
Important safety notes .................. 374
Jump starting ................................. 379
Overview ........................................ 374
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Display message ............................ 305
Notes/function .............................. 227
Trailer towing ................................. 229
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 167
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 436
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 286
Notes ............................................. 438
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 293
Brake pedal
Pedal resistance/pedal travel .......... 44
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS .................................................. 67
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 438
Display message ............................ 281
High-performance brake system .... 185
Important safety notes .................. 183
Maintenance .................................. 184
Parking brake ................................ 179
RBS warning lamp .......................... 318
Recuperative Brake System ............. 44
Riding tips ...................................... 183 Warning lamp ................................. 317
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 369
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 34
C California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 26
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 366
Car wash ........................................ 361
Carpets .......................................... 368
Display ........................................... 367
Exhaust pipe .................................. 366
Exterior lights ................................ 365
Gear or selector lever .................... 367
Interior ........................................... 367
Matte finish ................................... 363
Notes ............................................. 361
Paint .............................................. 363
Plastic trim .................................... 367
Power washer ................................ 363
Rear view camera .......................... 365
Roof lining ...................................... 368
Seat belt ........................................ 368
Seat cover ..................................... 367
Sensors ......................................... 365
Side running board ........................ 365
Steering wheel ............................... 367
Trim pieces .................................... 367
Washing by hand ........................... 362
Wheels ........................................... 364
Windows ........................................ 364
Wiper blades .................................. 364
Wooden trim .................................. 367
Cargo compartment cover
Notes/how to use ......................... 334
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 332 Index 5

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
Me
rcedes-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 ............................................... 2068
Index

Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 431
Installation ..................................... 431
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 270
Transmission output (maximum) .... 431
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 80
MOExtended tires .............................. 370
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 412
Mounting a new wheel ................... 411
Preparing the vehicle .................... .4 09
Raising the vehicle ......................... 410
Removing a wheel .......................... 411
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 409
MP3
Operation ....................................... 269
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .2 65
Permanent display ......................... 274
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 264
Overview .......................................... 36
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 268
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 144
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Air bags .......................................... .4 9
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59 Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 44
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 52
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 45
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 45
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 266
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 443
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 188
Checklist before driving off-road .... 188
Fording depth ................................ 442
General information ....................... 187
Important safety notes .................. 186
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 444
Traveling uphill ............................... 190
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/notes ............................. 237
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/notes ............................. 237
Off-road drive program .................. 238
Offroad Plus drive program ............ 238
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the Off-Road Engineering package)
Displays in the CO MAND d isplay ... 241
O ff-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 235
DSR ............................................... 236
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 239
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 72
Off-road ABS .................................... 6714
Index

Vehicle data ................................... 441
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 441
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 443
Fording depth ................................ 442
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 444
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 441
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 86
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 432
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 207
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 302
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 369
Video
Operating the DVD ........................ .2 70
VIN ...................................................... 432
Seat ............................................... 433
Type plate ...................................... 432
W
Warning
Stickers .......................................... .4 2
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 319
Brakes .......................................... .3 17
Check Engine ................................. 325
Coolant .......................................... 325
Distance warning ........................... 327
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 327
ESP ®
.............................................. 321
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 322
Fuel tank ........................................ 325
Hybrid drive system ....................... 318
Overview .......................................... 35
Parking brake ................................ 324
PASSENGER AIR BAG ..................... .4 5
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys -
tem) .............................................. .3 18
Reserve fuel ................................... 325
Restraint system ............................ 324
Seat belt ........................................ 316
Tire pressure monitor .................... 328 Warranty .............................................. 26
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 314
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 414
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 412
Wheel chock ...................................... 409
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 408
Checking ........................................ 388
Cleaning ......................................... 364
Emergency spare wheel ................. 426
General notes ................................ 413
Important safety notes .................. 387
Information on driving .................... 387
Interchanging/changing ................ 408
Mounting a new wheel ................... 411
Mounting a wheel .......................... 409
Overview ........................................ 387
Removing a wheel .......................... 411
Storing .......................................... .4 09
Tightening torque ........................... 412
Wheel size/tire si ze ....................... 413
Wi
ndow curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 289
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 136
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 359
Important safety notes .................. 439
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Rear window wiper ........................ 122
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 122
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 186
Snow chains .................................. 390
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 389
Overview ........................................ 389
Radiator cover ............................... 357 Index 23

Depending on the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag must
either be deactivated or enabled; see the fol-
lowing points. You must make sure of this both
before and during a journey. R
Children in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled or deactivated depends on the instal-
led child restraint system, and the age and
size of the child. Therefore, be sure to observe
the notes on the "Occupant Classification
System (OCS)" ( Y
page 52) and on "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" ( Y
page 60). There you
will also find instructions on rearward and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front-passenger seat. R
All other persons: depending on the classi-
fication of the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag is ena-
bled or deactivated ( Y
page 52). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ ( Y
page 46) and "Air bags"
( Y
page 49). There you can also find infor-
mation on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction Seat belts are the most effective means of
restricting the movement of vehicle occupants
in the event of an accident or the vehicle rolling
over. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants
coming into contact with parts of the vehicle
interior or being ejected from the vehicle. Fur-
thermore, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle
occupant in the best position in relation to the
air bag.
The seat belt system comprises: R
Seat belts R
Emergency Tensioning Devices for the front
seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear R
Seat belt force limiters
If the seat belt is pulled out of the belt outlet
quickly or with a jerky movement, the belt
retractor locks. The belt strap cannot be extrac-
ted any further.
The Emergency Tensioning Device tightens the
seat belt in an accident, pulling the belt close
against the body. However it does not pull the
vehicle occupant back in the direction of the
backrest. The Emergency Tensioning Device does not cor-
rect an incorrect seat position or the routing of
an incorrectly fastened seat belt.
When triggered, a seat belt force limiter helps to
reduce the force exerted by the seat belt on the
vehicle occupant.
The seat belt force limiters for the front s eats are
s ynchronized with the front air bags, which
absorb part of the deceleration force. This can
reduce the force exerted on the vehicle occu-
pants during an accident.
! If the front-passenger seat is unoccupied,
do not insert the belt tongue into the buckle of
the front-passenger seat. This may otherwise
lead to the triggering of the Emergency Ten-
sioning Device in the event of an accident,
which will then need to be replaced.
Important safety notes The use of seat belts and child restraint systems
is required by law in: R
all 50 states R
the U.S. territories R
the District of Columbia R
all Canadian provinces
Even where this is not required by law, all vehicle
occupants should correctly fasten their seat
belts before starting the journey.
G WARNING
If the seat belt is incorrectly fastened, it can-
not protect as intended. Furthermore, an
incorrectly fastened seat belt can cause addi-
tional injury, for example, in an accident, dur-
ing braking or when abruptly changing direc-
tion. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants are
seated properly with a correctly fastened seat
belt.
G WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This46
Occupant safety
Safety

Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Introduction The Occupant Classification System (OCS) cat-
egorizes the person in the front-passenger seat.
Depending on that result, the front-passenger
front air bag is either enabled or deactivated.
The system does not deactivate: R
the side impact air bag R
the window curtain air bag R
the Emergency Tensioning Devices
In the following situation, the side impact air bag
and the Emergency Tensioning Device are deac-
tivated: R
OCS has not categorized the person on the
front-passenger seat as an adult or a person
of corresponding stature and R
the seat belt tongue of the seat belt is not
inserted into the front-passenger seat belt
buckle
Prerequisites To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit: R
with the seat belt fastened correctly R
in an almost upright position with their back
against the seat backrest R
with their feet resting on the floor, if possible
If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, OCS may produce a false classifica-
tion, e.g. because the front passenger: R
transfers their weight by supporting them-
selves on a vehicle armrest R
sits in such a way that their weight is raised
from the seat cushion
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat, be
sure to observe the correct positioning of the
child restraint system. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system, e.g.
cushions. The entire base of the child restraint
system must always rest on the seat cushion of
the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the
forward-facing child restraint system must lie as
flat as possible against the backrest of the front-
passenger seat.
The child restraint system must not touch the
roof or be subjected to a load by the head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
and the head restraint position accordingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function
correctly. Always observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation instructions.
Occupant Classification System opera-
tion (OCS)
C
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp D
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps indicate whether the front-
passenger front air bag is activated or deactiva-
ted. X
Press the start/stop button once or twice, or
turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
The system carries out a self-diagnosis test.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simul-
taneously for about six seconds.
The indicator lamps then display the status of
the front-passenger front air bag: R
PASSENGER AIRBAG ON lights up: the front-
passenger front airbag is enabled. If, in the
case of an accident, all deployment criteria
are met, the front-passenger front air bag is
deployed. R
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. It will then
not be deployed in the event of an accident.
If the status of the front-passenger front air bag
changes whilst the vehicle is in motion, an air
bag display message may appear in the instru-
ment cluster ( Y
page 290). Always observe the
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamps when the front-
passenger seat is occupied. Make sure that the
status of the front-passenger front air bag is
correct before and during a journey.52
Occupant safety
Safety