2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE HYBRID cooling

A Accident
Automat ic measures after an acc i-
dent ................................................ .1 0
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................. .1 7
Air-conditioning system
see Climat e control
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
B Battery (high-voltage)
see High-voltage battery
Battery (vehicle)
Dis play message .............................. 47
Im portant safety notes .................... 52
Jump starting .................................. .5 3
Brake pedal
Pedal resistance/pedal travel .......... 11
Brakes
RBS warning lamp ............................ 49
Recuperative Brake System ............. 11
Warning lamp ................................... 48
Breakdown
see Towing away
C
Charging
see Charging the high-voltage bat-
tery (important safety notes)
Charging cable
Connecting ...................................... 33
Controls ........................................... 32
Important safety notes .................... 31
Indicator lamp .................................. 33
Removing ......................................... 34
Storing ............................................. 31
Warming up ..................................... 31
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ..................... 29
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) ................................................ 15
Cooling with air dehumidification ..... 17 Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................... 13
General notes .................................. 13
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................... 19
Overview of systems ........................ 13
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ................................. 18
Pre-entry climate control via key ..... 17
Rear control panel ........................... 15
Refrigerant filling capacity ............... 54
Switching residual heat on/off ........ 17
COMAND
Menu overview ................................. 50
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) ............................................ 43
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ........................... 51
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) .............................. 43
Filling capacity ................................. 54
Temperature gauge .......................... 39
Cooling
see Climate control
D
Data
see Technical data
Display
Condition of charge ......................... 40
see Display messages
Display message
Hybrid drive system ......................... 45
Display messages
Engine .............................................. 47
Vehicle ............................................. 48
Driving safety systems
Recuperative Brake System ............. 11
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation .............. 22
E
ECO start/stop function
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation .............. 23
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 10 Index 3

Overview of climate control systems
General notes Observe the notes and the recommended settings in the vehicle Operator's Manual. The windows
could otherwise fog up.
Climate control regulates the temperature and air humidity in the vehicle interior. Due to the elec-
trical refrigerant compressor, the "Cooling with dehumidification" function is also operational with-
out the combustion engine running. Optimum climate control is only achieved with the side windows
and roof closed.
The residual heat function can only be activated or deactivated with the ignition switched off
( Y
page 17).
The "Pre-entry climate control" function is available. Use this function to briefly preheat or ventilate
the driver's seat area or the entire vehicle interior before entering the vehicle. The air from the air
vents can also be pre-cooled.
Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
USA only
Front control panelC
Sets the temperature, leftD
Defrosts the windshield

In the vehicle Operator's Manual, information and recommendations can be found on: R
using automatic climate control R
using the rear control panel R
the individual functions
Observe these notes for optimal use of the automatic climate control.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function is even available when the engine is not running
( Y
page 17).
Use the residual heat function if you want to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when the ignition
is switched off. The residual heat function can only be activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off. When the ignition is switched on, the residual heat function is switched off
( Y
page 17).
Operating the climate control sys-
tems
Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumid-
ification" function, the air inside the vehicle will
not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also
not be dehumidified. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Therefore, deactivate the cooling
with air-dehumidification function only briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
is available even when the engine is not running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu-
midified according to the temperature selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc-
tion. X
To activate: press the Z or V button.
The indicator lamp in the Z or V button
lights up. X
To deactivate: press the Z or V but-
ton.
The indicator lamp in the Z or V button
goes out. The "Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion" function has a delayed switch-off fea-
ture.
Switching the residual heat on or off
It is possible to make use of the residual heat of
the engine to continue heating the stationary
vehicle for up to 30 minutesafter the engine has
been switched off. The heating time depends on
the set interior temperature. X
To activate: press the K or V button.
The indicator lamp in the K or V button
lights up. X
To deactivate: press the K or V but-
ton.
The indicator lamp in the K or V button
goes out.
The blower will run at a low speed regardless of
the airflow setting.
If you activate the residual heat function at high
temperatures, only the ventilation will be acti-
vated. The blower runs at medium speed.
Residual heat is deactivated automatically: R
after approximately 30 minutes R
when the ignition is switched on R
if the battery voltage drops
Pre-entry climate control via Smart-
Key
General notes Before getting in, the vehicle interior can be
briefly warmed or ventilated in advance and the
air from the air vents can be pre-cooled.
The high-voltage battery must be sufficiently
charged before "Pre-entry climate control via
SmartKey" can be activated.
When the vehicle is pre-cooled, the following
functions are activated if required: R
Climate control system R
Blower R
Seat ventilationOperating the climate control systems 17
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

GLE 550 e 4MATIC
Wheelbase
114.8 in
(2915 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (steel suspension) 8.0 in
(202 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (AIRMATIC package) 10.0 in
(255 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (ON&OFFROAD pack-
age) 11.2 in
(285 mm)
Minimum ground clear-
ance 7.1 in
(180 mm)
Turning radius
38.7 ft
(11.80 m)
Maximum roof load
220 lb
(100 kg)
Permissible trailer load,
braked at a minimum gradi-
ent-climbing capability of 12%
from a standstill 4410 lbs
(2000 kg)
Maximum drawbar nose-
weight, the drawbar nose-
weight is not included in the
trailer load 355 lbs
(160 kg)
Gross rear axle weight rat-
ing when towing a trailer 3704 lbs
(1680 kg)
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system and drive train
may be necessary, depending on the vehicle
type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chassis
frame. C
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch D
Rear axle center line
Ball position of the ball coupling
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions
stated in the illustration must not be exceeded.
High-voltage battery Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
GLE 500 e 4MATIC
Model
Energy content
Nominal capacity
Range in electric-only
mode (according to NEDC) Vehicle data 55
Technical data