2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE battery

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

Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 337
Opening/closing ............................ 337
Stowage well (under) .................... .3 37
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 336
Important safety information ......... 336
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 333
CD player (on-board computer) ....... .2 69
Center console
Lower section .................................. 38
Upper section .................................. 37
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 275
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .7 8
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps .................. .1 20
Low-beam headlamps .................... 120
Turn signals (front) ......................... 121
Charging
see Charging the high-voltage bat-
tery (important safety notes)
Charging cable
Connecting ................................... .1 74
Controls ......................................... 172
Important safety notes .................. 172
Indicator lamp ................................ 173
Removing ....................................... 174
Storing .......................................... .1 72
Warming up ................................... 171
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ................... 169
Child
Restraint system .............................. 61
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 64
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 62
On the front-passenger seat ............ 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 64
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear doors ....................................... 65
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 60
Cigarette lighter ................................ 342 Cleaning
Mirror tu rn signal ........................... 365
T railer tow hitch ............................. 366
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 130
Controlling automatically ............... 134
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 132
Defrosting the windows ................. 137
Defrosting the windshield .............. 136
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 127
General notes ................................ 126
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................. 141
Indicator lamp ................................ 134
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 132
Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control .............. 129
Ionization ....................................... 138
Maximum cooling .......................... 136
Overview of systems ...................... 126
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ............................... 140
Pre-entry climate control via key ... 139
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 138
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 134
Rear control panel ......................... 130
Refrigerant ..................................... 440
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 440
Setting the air distribution ............. 135
Setting the air vents ...................... 141
Setting the airflow ......................... 135
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 134
Setting the temperature ................ 134
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 138
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 138
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 137
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 136
Coat hooks ......................................... 3366
Index

Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 90
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 26
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .3 25
Display message ............................ 295
ECO start/stop function ................ 149
Engine number ............................... 433
Irregular running ............................ 152
Jump-starting ................................. 379
Starting (important safety notes) ... 147
Starting problems .......................... 152
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 147
Starting via smartphone ................ 148
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 148
Switching off .................................. 179
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 383
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .3 58
Additives ........................................ 438
Checking the oil level ..................... 357
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 357
Display message ............................ 297
Filling capacity ............................... 438
Notes about oil grades ................... 437
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 357
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .2 77
Viscosity ........................................ 438
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 277
Characteristics ................................. 72
Deactivating/activating ................... 72
Display message ............................ 281
Function/notes ................................ 71
General notes .................................. 71
Important safety information ........... 72
Trailer stabilization ........................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 321 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 71
Exhaust c heck ...................................
182
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .3 66
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 376
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 111
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 276
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 111
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 111
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 111
Setting ........................................... 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Storing the parking position .......... 112
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 331
F Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 370
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 370
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 371
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 355
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 332
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 185
On flooded roads ........................... 185
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 431
Two-way radio ................................ 431
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 435
Consumption statistics .................. 266
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 267
Displaying the range ...................... 267
Driving tips .................................... 182
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 436
Fuel gauge ....................................... 3410
Index

Grade (gasoline) ............................ 434
Important safety notes .................. 434
Low outside temperatures ............ .4 36
Problem (malfunction) ................... 166
Quality (diesel) ............................... 435
Refueling ........................................ 162
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 434
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 164
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 298
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 267
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 434
Problem (malfunction) ................... 166
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 384
Before changing ............................. 384
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 384
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 385
Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 385
Important safety notes .................. 384
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 355
General notes ................................ 352
Important safety notes .................. 352
Opening/closing the garage doo r. .3 54
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 353
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 353
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 277
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box .......................................... .3 30
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 407
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ..................... .1 16 Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 102
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 103
Adjusting (manually) ..................... .1 03
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 103
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 104
Luxury ............................................ 103
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 118
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 117
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 293
Switching on/off ........................... 116
High-voltage battery
Battery care ................................... 171
Charging ........................................ 378
Charging (charging station) ............ 175
Charging (mains socket) ................ 172
Charging (wallbox) ......................... 175
Charging cable warming ................ 171
Cruise range .................................. 171
Energy consumption ..................... .1 71
General notes .................................. 43
Method of operation ..................... .1 70
Outside temperatures .................... 171
Overvoltage protection .................. 172
Problems with the charging proc-
ess ................................................. 176
Terms of use .................................. 171
Vehicle fire ....................................... 43
Hill start assist .................................. 149
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 205
Display message ............................ 304
Function/notes ............................ .2 04
Hood
Closing .......................................... .3 57
Display message ............................ 313
Important safety notes .................. 356
Opening ......................................... 356
Horn ...................................................... 33
Hybrid drive system
Automatic switch off ........................ 42
Danger of electric shock .................. 42 Index 11

Display message ............................ 299
General notes .................................. 42
High-voltage battery ........................ 43
Important safety notes .................... 42
Manual switch off ............................ 42
Opening the hood ............................ 43
Warning lamp ................................. 318
Hybrid vehicles
Important safety notes .................... 42
Hydroplaning ..................................... 185
IIgnition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 76
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 357
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 35
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 263
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 119
Emergency lighting ........................ 119
Manual control ............................... 119
Overview ........................................ 118
Reading lamp ................................. 118
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 369
Using ............................................. 410
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 379
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 146
SmartKey ....................................... 145
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 93
Deactivation ..................................... 79
Display message ............................ 314
Locking ............................................ 79 Removing the Start/Stop button ... 147
Start function ................................... 80
Start/Stop button .......................... 146
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 157
Manual gearshifting ....................... 161
Knee bag .............................................. 51
L Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Display message ............................ 305
Function/information .................... 229
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 277
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 62
Level control (display message) ...... 302
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package)
Basic settings ................................ 202
Function/notes ............................. 201
Important safety notes .................. 201
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 293
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 294
Light sensor (display message) ....... 294
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 117
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 114
Cornering light function ................. 117
Hazard warning lamps ................... 116
High beam flasher .......................... 116
High-beam headlamps ................... 116
Light switch ................................... 114
Low-beam headlamps .................... 115
Parking lamps ................................ 115
Rear fog lamp ................................ 115
Standing lamps .............................. 11512
Index

Important safety notes .................. 210
Problem (malfunction) ................... 213
Range of the sensors .................... .2 10
Trailer towing ................................. 210
Warning display ............................. 211
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 290
Indicator lamps ................................ 45
Problem (malfunction) ................... 290
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 65
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 367
PLUG-IN HYBRID operating
Electrical energy generated ........... 250
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation
Automatic engine start (ECO
start/stop function) ....................... 253
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ....................... 253
Charge level of the high-voltage
battery ........................................... 247
Charging the high-voltage battery .. 248
Displaying the total range and
electric range ................................. 250
Driving tips .................................... 252
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ......... 251
ECO start/stop function ................ 253
Electric motor (power display) ....... 245
Electrical energy generated
(Audio 20) ...................................... 250
Electrical energy generated
(COMAND) ..................................... 250
Energy flow display ........................ 247
Fuel consumption .......................... 250
Fuel consumption (Audio 20) ......... 250
Fuel consumption (COMAND) ........ 250
General notes ................................ 242
High-voltage battery (condition of
charge) .......................................... 247
Hybrid drive system overview ........ 244
HYBRID menu ................................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 242
Instrument cluster (power dis-
play) ............................................... 245
Instrument cluster overview .......... 245
Noiseless start ............................... 250
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 247
Operating mode ............................. 246 Overrun mode ................................ 253
Pa rking .......................................... 254
P o wer display (electric motor) ....... 245
Problems with SRS (supplemental
restraint system) ............................ 256
Problems with the combustion
engine ............................................ 255
Problems with the hybrid drive
system ........................................... 256
Problems with the Recuperative
Brake System ................................ 255
Pulling away ................................... 251
READY display ............................... 250
Recuperative Brake System ........... 242
Resetting the values (Audio 20) ..... 250
Resetting the values (COMAND) .... 250
Route-based operating strategy ..... 253
Shifting manually ........................... 251
Starting .......................................... 250
When the vehicle is stationary ....... 252
Power locks ......................................... 86
Power washers .................................. 363
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-entry climate control (via
SmartKey)
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 140
Pre-entry climate control at depar-
ture time
General notes ................................ 140
Pre-entry climate control at time of
departure
Setting departure time ................... 141
Pre-entry climate control via key
General notes ................................ 139
Pre-entry climate control via
SmartKey
Activating/deactivating ................. 139
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 287
Operation ......................................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Display message ............................ 287
Function/notes ................................ 74
Important safety notes .................... 7416
Index

Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 294
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 364
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Convenience opening feature ......... .9 2
Important safety information ........... 91
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Overview .......................................... 91
Problem (malfunction) .................... .9 5
Resettin g ........................................ .9 3
Reversin g feature ............................ .9 1
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 95
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99
Resetting ......................................... 97
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 81
Changing the programming ............ .8 0
Checking the battery ...................... .8 1
Convenience closing feature ............ 93
Convenience opening feature .......... 92
Dis play message ............................ 314
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .7 8
Important safety notes .................... 78
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 80
Loss ................................................ .8 3
Mechanical key ................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 145
Problem (malfunction) ............ ......... 83
Starting the engine ........................ 147
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Snow chains
Informat ion .................................... 390
Sockets
Center console .............................. 343
General notes ................................ 343
Luggage compartment .................. .3 43
Rear compartment ......................... 343
Special seat belt retractor .................. 60
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 267
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 263
Selecting the display unit .............. .2 74
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 293
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 147
STEER CONTROL .................................. 76
Steering
Display message ............................ 313
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Display message ............................ 308
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 108
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 107
Button overview ............................... 36
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 264
Cleaning ......................................... 367
Important safety notes .................. 107
Steering wheel heating .................. 108
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 109
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 159
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 277
Stowage areas ................................... 329
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 330
Center console .............................. 331
C e
nter console (rear) ..................... 331
Cup holders ................................... 339
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 331
Glove box ....................................... 330
Important safety information ......... 330
Stowage net ................................... 331
Stowage net ....................................... 331Index 19