2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE headlamp

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

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

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

Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 275
Turn signals ................................... 116
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 329
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 85
Emergency locking ........................... 86
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 85
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 275
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 303
Off-road gear ................................. 239
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 239
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Display message ............................ 292
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 104
Luxury head restraints ..................... 103
M
M+S tires ............................................ 389
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 363
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 173
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 273
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 348
Display message ............................ 286
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 349
Downloading routes ....................... 351
Emergency call .............................. 346
General notes ................................ 345
Geo fencing ................................... 352 Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 350
MB info call button ........................ 348
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 350
Remote vehicle locking .................. 350
Roadside Assistance button .......... 347
Search & Send ............................... 349
Self-test ......................................... 346
Speed alert .................................... 351
System .......................................... 345
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 352
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 350
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 80
General notes .................................. 80
Inserting .......................................... 81
Locking vehicle ................................ 86
Removing ......................................... 80
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 86
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 330
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 269
Memory function ............................... 113
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 221
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 230
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 233
Active Parking Assist ..................... 213
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 224
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 227
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 193
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 199
General notes ................................ 191
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 229
PARKTRONIC ................................. 210
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
R e ar view camera .......................... 217
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 226
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 280
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) Index 13

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
C
X Low-beam headlamps
115
D
` Parking lamps
115

The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on
the driver's side automatically go into anti-glare
mode if the following conditions are met simul-
taneously: R
the ignition is switched on and R
incident light from headlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting
is switched on.
Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position You can position the front-passenger side exte-
rior mirror in such a way that you can see the
rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage
reverse gear. You can store this position.
Using reverse gear
C
Button for the driver's side exterior mirrorD
Button for the front-passenger side exterior
mirror

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.
i Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops ( Y
page 29).
Exterior lighting
General notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched on
even during the daytime. In some countries,
operation of the headlamps varies due to legal
requirements and self-imposed obligations.
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using: R
the light switch R
the combination switch ( Y
page 116)R
the on-board computer ( Y
page 275)
Light switch
Operation
G c
Left-hand standing lamps
H d
Right-hand standing lamps I `
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lightingJ X
Automatic headlamp mode, controlled
by the light sensorK X
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps