2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE service

Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 24
Protecting the environment .................. .24
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .24
Operator's Manual ................................. 25
Service and vehicle operation ................2 5
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR codes for the rescue card ................2 9
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 29
Information on copyright ....................... 31
At a glance ........................................... 32
Cockpit .................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ................................. 33
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 34
Center console ...................................... 35
Overhead control panel .........................3 7
Door control panel ................................. 38
Safety ................................................... 39
Panic alarm ............................................ 39
Occupant safety .................................... 39
Children in the vehicle ........................... 55
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 60
Driving safety systems ........................... 60
Protection against theft .........................7 0
Opening and closing...........................71
SmartKey ............................................... 71
Doors ..................................................... 77
Cargo compartment .............................. .78
Side windows ......................................... 83
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 86
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....91
Correct driver's seat position ................ 91
Seats ..................................................... 91
Steering wheel ....................................... 97
Mirrors ................................................... 99
Memory function ................................. 102
Lights and windshield wipers ..........104
Exterior lighting ................................... 104 Interior lighting .................................... 108
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with LED
headlamps) .......................................... 109
Windshield wipers ................................ 109
Climate control
................................. 113
Overview of climate control systems ... 113
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 117
Setting the air vents ............................ 122
Driving and parking ..........................124
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 124
Driving ................................................. 124
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 132
Automatic transmission ....................... 132
Refueling ............................................. 139
Parking ................................................ 145
Driving tips .......................................... 148
Driving systems ................................... 157
Towing a trailer .................................... 199
On-board computer and displays ....206
Important safety notes ........................ 206
Displays and operation ........................ 206
Menus and submenus ......................... 209
Display messages ................................ 220
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 250
Multimedia system ...........................263
General notes ...................................... 263
Important safety notes ........................ 263
Function restrictions ............................ 263
Operating system ................................ 264
Stowage and features ......................270
Stowage areas ..................................... 270
Features .............................................. 277
Maintenance and care ......................294
Engine compartment ........................... 294
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 298
Care ..................................................... 299
2Contents

Breakdown assistance.....................306
Where will I find...? .............................. 306
Flat tire ................................................ 306
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 311
Jump-starting ....................................... 313
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 316
Fuses ................................................... 318
Wheels and tires ............................... 321
Important safety notes ........................ 321
Operation ............................................ 321
Winter operation .................................. 323
Tire pressure ....................................... 324
Loading the vehicle .............................. 331
All about wheels and tires ................... 334
Changing a wheel ................................ 341
Wheel and tire combinations ............... 345
Emergency spare wheel ....................... 346
Technical data ................................... 350
Information regarding technical data ... 350
Vehicle electronics .............................. 350
Identification plates ............................. 351
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 352
Vehicle data ......................................... 358
Vehicle data for off-road driving .......... 359
Trailer tow hitch ................................... 361
Contents3

Setting ........................................... 122
Setting the center air vents ........... 122
Setting the side air vents ............... 123
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC package
ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping
System) ......................................... 170
Function/notes ............................. 169
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 70
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 70
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 70
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 173
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 218
Approach/departure angle .............. 156
Ashtray ............................................... 279
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 214
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 213
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 298
Hiding a service message .............. 298
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 298
Service message ............................ 298
Special service requirements ......... 298
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 70
Function ........................................... 70
Switching off the alarm .................... 70
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 214
Display message ............................ 238
Function/notes ............................. 189
Audio 20
Switching on/off ........................... 264
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 211
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 233
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 299
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 130
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 129
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 104
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 135
Cha
nging gear ............................... 135
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 132
Display message ............................ 246
Drive program ................................ 135
Drive program display .................... 134
Driving tips .................................... 135
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ......... 132
Emergency running mode .............. 139
Engaging drive position .................. 134
Engaging neutral ............................ 133
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 133
Engaging reverse gear ................... 133
Engaging the park position ............ 132
Kickdown ....................................... 135
Manual shifting .............................. 136
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 218
Overview ........................................ 132
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Pulling away ................................... 128
Starting the engine ........................ 127
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 136
Trailer towing ................................. 135
Transmission position display ........ 134
Transmission positions .................. 134
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 139
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 269
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 361
B
Back button ....................................... 264
Bag hook ............................................ 275
Index5

Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................71
Control panel .................................. .38
Display message ............................ 248
Emergency locking ........................... 78
Emergency unlocking ....................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 77
Opening (from inside) ...................... 77
Overview .......................................... 77
Power closing .................................. 78
Drinking and driving ......................... 149
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 135
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 218
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 134
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving
Important safety notes .................. 124
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 299
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 194
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 156
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 62
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 67
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 63
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61
Distance warning function ............... 62
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 66
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 64
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 60
STEER CONTROL ............................. 69
Driving system
ADS PLUS ...................................... 170 AIRMATIC package ........................ 169
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 159
Distance
Pilot DISTRONIC w

ith
Steering Pilot ................................. 165
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 174
Parking Pilot .................................. 177
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 185
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 194
Active Curve System ...................... 171
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 197
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 173
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 189
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
Cruise control ................................ 157
Display message ............................ 238
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 194
HOLD function ............................... 167
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 193
Rear view camera .......................... 181
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 190
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 135
Brakes ........................................... 150
Break-in period .............................. 124
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 165
Downhill gradient ........................... 150
Drinking and driving ....................... 149
Driving in winter ............................. 153
Driving on flooded roads ................ 152
Driving on sand .............................. 155
Driving on wet roads ...................... 152
Driving over obstacles ................... 156
Exhaust check ............................... 149
Fuel ................................................ 148
General .......................................... 148
Hydroplaning ................................. 152
Icy road surfaces ........................... 153
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 151
Off-road driving .............................. 154
Off-road fording ............................. 152
Snow chains .................................. 323
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 124
Tire ruts ......................................... 155
Towing a trailer .............................. 200
Traveling uphill ............................... 156
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Wet road surface ........................... 151
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................2 39
Function/notes .............................1 68
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 212
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 132
E
EASY-ENTRY featureActivating/deactivating ................. 217
Function/notes ................................ 98
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive .............................9 9
Function/notes ................................ 98
Switching on/off ........................... 217
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ................................ 66
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 149
On-board computer ....................... 209
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 130
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 129
Deactivating/activating ................. 130
General information ....................... 129
Important safety notes .................. 129
Introduction ................................... 129
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 78
Vehicle ............................................. 78
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 346
Important safety notes .................. 346
Removing ....................................... 347
Storage location ............................ 347
Stowing .......................................... 347
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 51 Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 82
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 259
Display message ............................ 234
ECO start/stop function ................ 129
Engine number ............................... 352
Irregular running ............................ 131
Jump-starting ................................. 313
Starting (important safety notes) ... 126
Starting problems .......................... 131
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 127
Starting via smartphone ................ 127
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 127
Switching off .................................. 146
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 318
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 296
Additives ........................................ 356
Checki ng the o
il level ..................... 295
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 296
Display message ............................ 236
Filling capacity ............................... 356
Notes about oil grades ................... 355
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 295
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 218
Engine switch-off
see ECO start/stop function
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 218
Characteristics ................................. 65
Deactivating/activating ................... 65
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ................................ 64
General notes .................................. 64
Important safety information ........... 64
Trailer stabilization ........................... 66
10Index

Restraintsystem warnin glamp ........ 40
Seat belt .......................................... 40
OCS
Condition s...................................... .47
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 49
Odometer ........................................... 209
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 360
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 155
Checklist before driving off-road .... 155
Fording depth ................................ 359
General information ....................... 154
Important safety notes .................. 153
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 360
Traveling uphill ............................... 156
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 168
DSR ............................................... 168
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 218
Assistance menu ........................... 213
Audio menu ................................... 211
Convenience submenu .................. 217
Display messages .......................... 220
Displaying a service message ........ 298
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 164
Factory settings submenu ............. 217
Important safety notes .................. 206
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 215
Lighting submenu .......................... 216
Menu overview .............................. 209
Message memory .......................... 221
Navigation menu ............................ 210
Operation ....................................... 207
RACETIMER ................................... 218
Settings menu ............................... 215
Standard display ............................ 209
Telephone menu ............................ 212
Trip menu ...................................... 209
Vehicle submenu ........................... 216
Video DVD operation ..................... 212
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27 Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 25
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
O

utside temperature display ........... 206
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 60
P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 351
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 301
Panic alarm .......................................... 39
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 86
Operating ......................................... 87
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 88
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Rain closing feature ......................... 88
Reversing feature ............................. 87
Parcel shelf ........................................ 275
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 145
Parking brake ................................ 146
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 101
Rear view camera .......................... 181
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Pilot .................................. 177
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 176
Driving system ............................... 174
Function/notes ............................. 174
Important safety notes .................. 174
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 177
Sensor range ................................. 174
Towing a trailer .............................. 174
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Overview .......................................... 91
Seat heating problem ......................96
Seat ventilation problem .................. 96
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 102
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 95
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 96
Section
Sliding sunroof ................................. 86
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 304
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 303
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 356
Coolant (engine) ............................ 356
DEF special additives ..................... 355
Engine oil ....................................... 355
Fuel ................................................ 353
Important safety notes .................. 352
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 357
Washer fluid ................................... 357
Setting the air distribution ............... 119
Setting the airflow ............................ 119
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 217
On-board computer ....................... 215
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 218
Side impact air bag ............................. 46
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 233
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 302
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Convenience opening feature .......... 84
Important safety information ........... 83 Opening/closing .............................. 83
Overview .......................................... 83
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Resetting ......................................... 85
Reversing feature ............................. 83
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Sliding sunro
of
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 74
Changing the programming ............. 73
Checking the battery ....................... 74
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Convenience opening feature .......... 84
Display message ............................ 249
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 71
Important safety notes .................... 71
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 73
Loss ................................................. 75
Mechanical key ................................ 73
Overview .......................................... 71
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 125
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 75
Starting the engine ........................ 127
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 127
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Snow chains
Information .................................... 323
Sockets
Center console .............................. 281
General notes ................................ 280
Luggage compartment ................... 281
Rear compartment ......................... 281
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 264
Special seat belt retractor .................. 55
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 210
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
18Index

PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................340
Replacing ....................................... 341
Service life ..................................... 322
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 340
Snow chains .................................. 323
Speed rating (definition) ................ 339
Storing ...........................................3 41
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 338
Summer tires in winter .................. 323
Temperature .................................. 335
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 340
Tire bead (definition) ......................3 40
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 340
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 339
Tire size (data) ............................... 345
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 335
Tire tread ....................................... 322
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 340
Total load limit (definition) ............. 340
Traction ......................................... 334
Traction (definition) ....................... 340
Tread wear ..................................... 334
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 340
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 334
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 339
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 340
Wheel and tire combination ........... 345
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 339
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 57
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 318
Important safety notes .................. 316
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 361
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 304
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 202
Decoupling a traile r ....................... 204
Dri

ving tips .................................... 200
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66 Important safety notes .................. 199
Installing the ball coupling ............. 201
Lights display message .................. 233
Mounting dimensions .................... 361
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 174
Power supply ................................. 205
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 128
Removing the ball coupling ............ 205
Trailer loads ................................... 361
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 316
Installing the towing eye ................ 317
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 318
Removing the towing eye ............... 317
Transporting the vehicle ................ 318
With both axles on the ground ....... 317
Towing eye ......................................... 306
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ............................. 190
Important safety notes .................. 190
Instrument cluster display ............. 190
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 204
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 197
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 199
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 193
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 204
Transfer case ..................................... 139
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 134
Transporting the vehicle .................. 318
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 156
Driving downhill ............................. 157
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 156
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 305
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