2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE HYBRID climate control

When the vehicle is pre-heated, the following
functions are activated if required: R
Climate control system R
Blower R
Seat heating
If you have activated ionization via the multime-
dia system, it is activated together with pre-
entry climate control.
Activating/deactivating Before "Pre-entry climate control via SmartKey"
can be activated, you must activate the function
using the on-board computer. X
To activate: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
The climate control functions are activated
for up to 5 minutes for pre-heating and pre-
cooling. X
To deactivate: "Pre-entry climate control via
SmartKey" deactivates automatically when
the engine is started.
The following functions remain active after the
engine is started: R
Seat heating (heating) R
Seat ventilation (ventilation) R
Ionization
Problems with "Pre-entry climate control via SmartKey" Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
"Pre-entry climate con-
trol via SmartKey" can-
not be switched on or
has switched itself off. The condition of charge of the high-voltage battery is under the speci-
fied minimum condition of charge. X
Start the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill.
The engine powers the electric motor. The electric motor operates
as a generator. The high-voltage battery is being charged.
Further information on charging the high-voltage battery via: R
a mains socket ( Y
page 31)R
a charging station ( Y
page 35)R
a wallbox ( Y
page 34)
"Pre-entry climate control via SmartKey" has been started more than
twice with the engine switched off. X
Switch on the engine and let it run for more than ten seconds. X
Try again to switch on "Pre-entry climate control via SmartKey".
Pre-entry climate control at time of
departure
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. General notes You can use the "Pre-entry climate control at
departure time" function to cool or heat the
vehicle interior if the engine is not running.
The "Pre-entry climate control at departure
time" function can be activated regardless of
whether or not the vehicle is connected to an
electric power supply. The condition of charge of
the high-voltage battery must be higher than the
specified minimum condition of charge, how-
ever.
When the vehicle is connected to an electric
power supply, priority is given to charging the
high-voltage battery to the specified minimum
charge. "Pre-entry climate control at departure
time" is only activated subsequently.18
Operating the climate control systems
Climate control

The running time of the "Pre-entry climate con-
trol at departure time" function may be reduced
if: R
the vehicle is not connected to an electric
power supply and R
the high-voltage battery is not fully charged
With active "Pre-entry climate control at depar-
ture time" the condition of charge of the high-
voltage battery can be reduced, even if the
charge cable connector is connected.
When the vehicle is cooled, the following func-
tions are activated if required: R
Climate control system R
Blower R
Seat ventilation
When the vehicle is heated, the following func-
tions are activated if required: R
Climate control system R
Blower R
Seat heating
If you have activated ionization via the multime-
dia system, it is activated together with "Pre-
entry climate control".
Information on activating or deactivating "Pre-
entry climate control at departure time" using
the multimedia system (see the vehicle Opera-
tor's Manual).
Setting the departure time You can set the departure time using the on-
board computer or via the online access to the
vehicle. The activation of the "Pre-entry climate
control at departure time" function can be linked
to this departure time. Your vehicle will then be
cooled or heated until the desired temperature
is reached in time for the set departure time.
"Pre-entry climate control at departure time" will
be activated a maximum of 55 minutes before
departure. If the departure is delayed, the vehi-
cle will be heated or cooled for another five
minutes. X
To set the departure time: set the departure
time using the on-board computer
( Y
page 44). Set the departure time using
the Mercedes connect me web App http://
www.mercedes.me. X
To activate or deactivate "Pre-entry cli-
mate control at departure time": activate
or deactivate "Pre-entry climate control at
departure time" using the on-board com- puter. Activate or deactivate "Pre-entry cli-
mate control at departure time" using the
Mercedes connect me web App http://
www.mercedes.me.
The "Pre-entry climate control at departure
time" function switches off automatically when
the vehicle is started. The following functions
remain active: R
Seat heating R
Seat ventilation R
Ionization
To deactivate "Pre-entry climate control at
departure time": the activated "Pre-entry cli-
mate control at departure time" can be deacti-
vated using the ; button ( Y
page 19).
Activating/deactivating the "Immedi-
ate pre-entry climate control" function
using the button You can activate "Immediate pre-entry climate
control" even if the vehicle interior is already at
the desired temperature. This means, for exam-
ple, that the vehicle interior continues to be
cooled or heated if the journey is interrupted for
up to 50 minutes and the interior temperature is
kept constant.
X
To activate or deactivate "Immediate pre-
entry climate control": press button C .
The blue or red indicator lamp in the button
lights up or goes out.
The colors of the indicator lamps on button C
have the following meanings: R
blue: cooling activated R
red: heating activated R
yellow: departure time is preselectedOperating the climate control systems 19
Climate control Z

Available drive programs:
Individual R
Indivi dual settings
Sp ort R
Spo rty driv ing style wit h
increased boost mode R
Electric-only operation is
not poss ible
Comfort R
Comfortable, economical
driv ing style R
Electric-only operation is
poss ible
Slippery R
Optimal driv ing charac-
teristics on slipp ery or
snow-covered roads R
Electric-only operation is
poss ible
Further information on the driv e program (see
the veh icle Operator's Manual).
Using the steering wheel paddle shifters, you
can temporar ily change gears yourself. For fur-
ther information on the manual driv e program
( Y
page 23).
Manual gear shifting Using the steering wheel paddle shifters, you
can temporar ily change gears yourself. The
transmission must be in position D . When you
activate manual gearshifting, the combustion
engine is automatically swit ched on.X
To activate: pull the left or right steering
wheel paddle shifter.
Manual gearshifting is activated temporar ily.
The selected gear and M appear in the mult i-
function display.
The ECO start /s top function is not availab le
when manually changing gear.
Further information on manual gearshifting (see
the veh icle Operator's Manual).
ECO start/stop function
General notes
The ECO start/stop function swit ches the com-
bustion engine off automatically when the veh i-
cle stops moving and at spee ds below 80 mph
(13 0 km/ h) ( Y
page 24). All vehicle systems remain active, e.g. the auto-
matic climate control.
The ECO start/stop function is neither available
in the Sport drive program nor during manual
shifting.
Automatic engine switch-off The engine is switched off automatically, includ-
ing when: R
the driver removes his/her foot from the
accelerator in the Comfort drive program and
a speed of 80 mph (130 km/h) is not excee-
ded ( Y
page 24) R
the engine has reached its operating temper-
ature R
the driver’s seat belt is fastened and the
driver’s door is closed R
the driver only slightly depresses the accel-
erator pedal in order to, for example, maintain
the current speed for a limited distance R
the hood is closed and engaged properly R
the high-voltage battery is charged suffi-
ciently R
no malfunctions are present in the hybrid
drive system
The internal combustion engine will not be
switched off automatically, if: R
the self-diagnosis function of the engine man-
agement is active R
there is a malfunction in the hybrid drive sys-
tem R
the climate control of the vehicle requires it R
the high-voltage battery is charging
( Y
page 40).
Automatic engine start The automatically switched-off internal combus-
tion engine starts automatically in certain situa-
tions, if: R
the power demand from the driver via the
accelerator pedal is greater than the electric
motor alone can provide R
the driver switches to the Sport drive pro-
gram or to manual gearshifting R
the condition of charge of the high-voltage
battery has reached the lower limit R
the driver has selected the CHARGE operating
mode Driving 23
Driving and parking

Hybrid drive system Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The hybrid drive system
has been switched off
automatically. You have been in an accident.
The hybrid drive system remains switched off if: R
the internal combustion engine cannot be restarted after a few
seconds. R
the red u restraint system warning lamp in the instrument clus-
ter is lit. X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The hybrid drive system
has been switched off
automatically. The multi-
function display also
shows a display mes-
sage. An electrical short circuit has occurred in the hybrid drive system or an
electrical connection has been disconnected. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction dis-
play (see the vehicle Operator's Manual). X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Driving tips
General driving tips Drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. Avoid frequent and
sudden acceleration as well as abrupt braking.
During partial electric driving, pulling away and
acceleration, the electric motor supports the
internal combustion engine.
During overrun in transmission position D and
braking, the electric motor will operate as a gen-
erator.
Further information on the ECO start/stop func-
tion ( Y
page 23).
You can find further driving tips in the vehicle
Operator's Manual.
Stationary vehicle If the vehicle is stopped, the combustion engine
is, for the most part, switched off. Automatic
climate control continues to function. The elec-
tromechanically assisted steering gear allows
you to use the power steering without reduced
comfort. Acceleration Depending on the operating mode, pulling away
and driving under low load conditions are per-
formed: R
entirely by electric propulsion R
in combination with the internal combustion
engine
When accelerating rapidly under increased or
full load, increased boost mode is utilized. The
electric motor supports the combustion engine
by providing additional drive torque.
Overrun mode or braking There are three possible operating modes when
the hybrid vehicle is decelerating: R
energy recovery takes place even when the
vehicle is decelerating purely in overrun mode
( Y
page 20). The electric motor operates as a
generator and stores the recovered energy in
the high-voltage battery R
when the brakes are applied lightly, the vehi-
cle is slowed down further by the electric
motor. This increases the energy recovery
taking place ( Y
page 20). The electric motor
operates as a generator and stores the recov-
ered energy in the high-voltage battery R
during heavy braking, the service brake is also
used to slow down the vehicle. The two sys-
tems work together26
Driving tips
Driving and parking

R
Never touch damaged components or the
damaged orange cables of the high-voltage
electrical system. R
Do not remove the covers of the high-voltage
electrical system components that are
marked with a warning sticker.
General notes
Method of operation The vehicle is equipped with a high-voltage bat-
tery for driving. The high-voltage battery stores
the energy needed to operate the electric motor
and releases it again.
The electric motor uses energy that has been
stored in the high-voltage battery when pulling
away, accelerating and during the journey.
In overrun mode, kinetic energy is converted by
means of energy recuperation into electrical
energy and stored in the high-voltage battery.
Information on overrun mode ( Y
page 24).
The high-voltage battery can be charged as fol-
lows: R
through energy recuperation while the vehicle
is in motion R
through the combustion engine while driving
in CHARGE operating mode ( Y
page 21)R
with the relevant charging cable at an electri-
cal outlet while the vehicle is stationary R
at a wallbox while the vehicle is stationary R
at a charging station while the vehicle is sta-
tionary
The high-voltage battery can be charged in a
nominal voltage range from 100 V to 240 V.
You can view the condition of charge of the high-
voltage battery in the multifunction display.
Information about this can be found under
"Energy flow display" ( Y
page 40).
High and low outside temperatures Low outside temperatures
At very low outside temperatures the maximum
power output of the high-voltage battery may be
reduced. The high-voltage battery is then no
longer able to provide the normal electrical
power output.
High outside temperatures
To prevent damage to the high-voltage battery
due to very high outside temperatures, the max- imum power output of the high-voltage battery
is reduced by the vehicle.
Energy consumption and electrical
range The maximum electrical range is generally
reduced by: R
high and low outside temperatures R
operating the climate control system R
switching on consumers
The battery's physical characteristics are such
that leaving the vehicle parked for long periods
at low outdoor temperatures without charging it
can lead to: R
a reduction in battery performance R
longer charge times
Notes on battery care Avoid storing or transporting the vehicle at
excessively high or low temperatures over a long
period.
If you park the vehicle and leave it stationary for
long periods: R
check the condition of charge of the high-
voltage battery more often R
connect the vehicle to a power supply
This prevents self-discharge and damage to the
high-voltage battery.
Terms of use Please note the information on exceptions and
limitations in warranty documentation and in
the Maintenance Booklet.
Handling the charging cable and charg-
ing cable controls Always read the notes on the charging cable on
the inside of the charge socket flap.
Do not leave the charging cable controls
( Y
page 32) hanging loose from an electrical
outlet. Otherwise, this could result in a poor
contact with the electrical outlet and malfunc-
tions when charging the vehicle.30
Charging the high-voltage battery
Driving and parking

You can call up remote query and remote con-
figuration functions for your vehicle using online
access to the vehicle. This is possible from an
Internet-enabled computer, as well as many
modern smartphones.
Please call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) to
obtain the relevant Internet address.
Online access to the vehicle is restricted to the
contractual periods of mbrace. Activated
access to the mbrace emergency call system is
required for use.
In order to be able to use online access to the
vehicle, you must agree to the local terms of
use.
Further information about the supported end
devices, available languages and contractual
periods is available at any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
In order to be able to call up online access to the
vehicle, the vehicle must be connected to the
Internet ( Y
page 37).
Notes on data protection Remember that online access to the vehicle
offers access to your data.
i Prevent unauthorized persons from
accessing this data.
Every person who has access to the informa-
tion stated can use the functions of the online
access to the vehicle.
i Information when selling a vehicle or
buying a used vehicle: R
If you sell your vehicle, you are obliged to
delete the vehicle from your personal area
on the online access to the vehicle. R
If you have bought a used vehicle, it is pos-
sible that the previous owner still has
access to the online access to the vehicle.
Calling up functions
The online access to the vehicle allows you
access to your vehicle's information and func-
tions using remote query and remote configu-
ration. The following functions can be accessed: R
request the current condition of charge of the
high-voltage battery R
program the departure time ( Y
page 44)R
set or activate the "Pre-entry climate control
at departure time" function (see the separate
COMAND operating instructions)
Information on additional functions and operat-
ing instructions can be found within the online
access to the vehicle.
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet
i This function is not available in all countries
and requires activated access to the mbrace
emergency call system.
You can use the online access to the vehicle if
the vehicle has a connection to the Internet via a
mobile phone network. The necessary data is
transmitted by radio. The vehicle automatically
recognizes whether a connection to the Internet
is possible or not. No presets are necessary.
i Restrictions in reception are possible if the
vehicle is in an underground car park, for
example. Restrictions may also occur in areas
with poor mobile network coverage.
Parking X
Apply the electric parking brake.
The red $ indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up. X
Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the
automatic transmission to P .X
Switch the ignition off.
The READY indicator in the instrument cluster
goes out.
You can find further information on parking and
switching off the combustion engine in the vehi-
cle Operator's Manual. Parking 37
Driving and parking Z

Vehicle Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being
charged. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. X
Until then, set the automatic transmission to position P before you
switch off the engine. X
Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
; Pre-Entry Climate
Ctrl. (Via Smart‐
Key) Available
Again After Engine
Start With the engine switched off, you have attempted to switch on the pre-
entry climate control more than twice. X
Let the engine run for ten seconds.
After running the engine, the pre-entry climate control is opera-
tional again.
; Pre-Entry Climate
Ctrl. (Via Smart‐
Key) Inoperative HV
Battery Low The on-board voltage is too low. The pre-entry climate control cannot
be switched on. X
Drive for a longer distance.
The battery is being charged. When the condition of charge of the
high-voltage battery is over the specified minimum, pre-entry cli-
mate control is operational again.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Safety systems The information "while the engine is running" given in the vehicle Operator's Manual regarding the
signaling behavior of a warning/indicator lamp corresponds to the READY driving status. When a
warning/indicator lamp lights up in the READY driving status with the corresponding information,
the causes/consequences and solutions given in the vehicle Operator's Manual also apply to your
vehicle.48
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays