2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE winter tires

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

Segments ...................................... 206
Selecting the display unit ............... 215
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 126
Starting the engine ........................ 127
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 126
STEER CONTROL .................................. 69
Steering
Display message ............................ 248
Steering Pilot
Activating/deactivating ................. 214
Display message ............................ 243
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 97
Button overview ............................... 34
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 207
Cleaning ......................................... 304
Important safety notes .................... 97
Steering wheel heating .................... 98
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 102
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 136
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 218
Stowage areas ................................... 270
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 271
Center console .............................. 272
Center console (rear) ..................... 272
Cup holders ................................... 277
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 272
Glove box ....................................... 271
Important safety information ......... 270
Stowage net ................................... 272
Stowage net ....................................... 272
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 323
Sun visor ............................................ 279 Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 173
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 218
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 27
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 121
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 268
T
Tachometer ........................................ 206
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 247
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 78
Limiting the opening angle ............... 82
Opening dimensions ...................... 358
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 81
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 80
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 79
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 352
Information .................................... 350
Tires/wheels ................................. 345
Trailer loads ................................... 361
Vehicle data ................................... 358
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 213
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 267
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 266
Display message ............................ 248
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 212
Number from the phone book ........ 213
Redialing ........................................ 213
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 213
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Index19

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
Index21

Overview .......................................... 33
Parking brake ................................ 258
PASSENGER AIR BAG ......................40
Reserv efuel .................................. .259
Restraint system ............................ 258
Seat belt ........................................ 250
Tire pressure monitor .................... 262
Warranty .............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 248
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 345
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 345
Wheel chock ...................................... 342
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 341
Checking ........................................ 321
Cleaning ......................................... 301
Emergency spare wheel ................. 346
Important safety notes .................. 321
Information on driving .................... 321
Interchanging/changing ................ 341
Mounting a new wheel ................... 344
Mounting a wheel .......................... 341
Overview ........................................ 321
Removing a wheel .......................... 343
Snow chains .................................. 323
Storing ...........................................3 41
Tightening torque ........................... 345
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 345
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 230
Operation ......................................... 46
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 120
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 297
Important safety notes .................. 357
Windshield wi pers
Probl

em (malfunction) ................... 112
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 110 Switching on/off ........................... 109
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 153
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 323
Radiator cover ............................... 295
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 323
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 302
Replacing ....................................... 110
Replacing (windshield) ................... 110
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 305
Z
ZONE function
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Index23

merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for maintaining the distance to the
vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in
good time, and for staying in lane. Always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road and
weather conditions and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The driving safety systems described only work
as effectively as possible when there is ade-
quate contact between the tires and the road
surface. Pay particular attention to the informa-
tion regarding tires, recommended minimum
tire tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and tires"
section (
Ypage 321).
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter
tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snow chains.
Only in this way will the driving safety systems
described in this section work as effectively as
possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that
the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steering the vehicle when
braking.
The ! ABS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you
only brake gently.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 60).
GWARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop. When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (
Ypage 253) and dis-
play messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (
Ypage 222).
Braking
XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking sit-
uation is over.
XTo make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions, and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
General information
BAS operates in emergency braking situations.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS
automatically boosts the braking force, thus
shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 60).
GWARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
Braking
XKeep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
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Safety
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Winter driving
GWARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
GDANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a
window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road sur-
faces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and
braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise control or
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
XShift the transmission to position N.
When driving in snow with or without snow
chains, select driving program Slippery
(
Ypage 132).
iVehicles with a diesel engine: do not
cover the radiator, e.g. with a protective
cover. The measuring function of the on-
board diagnosis system may otherwise pro-
vide inaccurate values. Some of these values
are required by law and must therefore always be accurate.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing
point do not guarantee that the road surface is
free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in
wooded areas or on bridges. You should pay
special attention to
road conditions w

hen tem-
peratures are around the freezing point.
For more information on driving with snow
chains, see (
Ypage 323).
For more information on driving with summer
tires, see (
Ypage 323).
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (
Ypage 341).
Off-road driving
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or
turn when driving on an incline, the vehicle
could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is a risk of an accident.
Always drive on a steep incline in the line of
fall (straight up or down) and do not turn the
vehicle.
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If the vehicle level is high, the vehicle center of gravity is raised. This could cause the vehicle
to tip over more easily on uphill or downhill
gradients. There is a risk of an accident.
Select the lowest possible vehicle level.
Driving tips153
Driving and parking
Z

!In car washes with a towing mechanism,
make sure that the automatic transmission is
in transmission position N, otherwise the
vehicle could be damaged.
RVehicles with a SmartKey:
Do not remove the SmartKey from the igni-
tion lock. Do not open the driver's door or
front-passenger door when the engine is
switched off. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission selects park position Pauto-
matically and locks the wheels. You can
prevent this by shifting the automatic trans-
mission to Nbeforehand.
RVehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
Do not open the driver's door or front-
passenger door when the engine is
switched off. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission selects park position Pauto-
matically and locks the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in position N:
XMake sure the vehicle is stationary and the
ignition is switched off.
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 125).
Use the SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop
button on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO.
XDepress and hold the brake pedal.
XShift the automatic transmission to position
N.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XRelease the electric parking brake.
XSwitch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey
in the ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off wax
from the windshield and the wiper blades. This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises
caused by residue on the windshield.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in all countries
concerned.
XDo not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
XUse a soft sponge to clean.
XUse a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
XThoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
tle jet of water.
XDo not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlets.
XUse plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently.
XRinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
XDo not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-
work.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
Power washers
GWARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
!Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information about the
correct distance is available from the equip-
ment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
RTires
RDoor gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc.
RElectrical components
RBattery
RConnectors
RLamps
RSeals
RTrim
RVentilation slots
300Care
Maintenance and care

XVehicles with the AIRMATIC package:
make sure that the normal vehicle level is
selected (
Ypage 171).
XSwitch off the engine.
XVehicles without KEYLESS-GO:remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the driv-
er's door.
The on-board electronics now have status 0.
This is the same as the SmartKey having been
removed.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(
Ypage 125).
XMake sure that the engine cannot be started
via your smartphone (Ypage 127).
XMake sure that the passengers are not endan-
gered as they do so. Make sure that no one is
near the danger area while a wheel is being
changed. Anyone who is not directly assisting
in the wheel change should, for example,
stand behind the barrier.
XGet out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traffic
conditions when doing so.
XClose the driver's door.
XUnload heavy luggage.
iOnly operate the tire inflation compressor
using a 12 V socket, even if the ignition is
turned off (
Ypage 280).
An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-
board voltage is too low, the power to the
sockets is automatically cut. This ensures
that there is sufficient power to start the
engine.
MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
General notes
With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat char-
acteristics), you can continue to drive your vehi-
cle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one
or more tires. The affected tire must not show
any clearly visible damage.
You can recognize MOExtended tires by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the
sidewall of the tire. You will find this marking
next to the tire size designation, the load-bear-
ing capacity and the speed index (
Ypage 335). MOExtended tires may only be used in conjunc-
tion with an active tire pressure loss warning
system or with an active tire pressure monitor.
If a pressure loss warning message appears
in the multifunction display:
Robserve the instructions in the display mes-
sages (Ypage 244).
Rcheck the tire for damage.
Rif driving on, observe the following notes.
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode is
approximately 50 miles (80 km) when the vehi-
cle is partially laden and approximately 18 miles
(30 km) when the vehicle is fully laden.
In addition to the vehicle load, the driving dis-
tance possible depends upon:
Rvehicle speed
Rroad condition
Routside temperature
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
may be reduced by extreme driving conditions
or maneuvers, or it can be increased through a
moderate style of driving.
The driving dista
nce possible in run-flat mode is
counted from the moment the tire pressure loss
warning appears in the multifunction display.
You must not exceed a maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
When replacing one or all tires, please observe
the following specifications for your vehicle's
tires:
Rsize
Rtype and
Rthe "MOExtended" mark
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It
is therefore recommended that you additionally
equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run-flat properties, e.g.
winter tires. A TIREFIT kit may be obtained from
a qualified specialist workshop.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When driving in emergency mode, the driving
characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when corner-
ing, accelerating quickly and when braking.
There is a risk of an accident.
Flat tire307
Breakdown assistance
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