2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE ignition

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Front Passenger Air ‐
bag Enable d See
Operator' s Manual The front-passenger fron t air bag is enabled during th e journey, eve n
though : R
a child, a small adult or an objec t weighing less than th e system' s
weigh t threshold is locate d on th e front-passenger seat
or R
th e front-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detec t objects or force s applyin g additional weigh t on
th e seat .
G WARNIN G
The front-passenger fron t air bag may deploy unintentionally.
There is an increased ris k of injury.X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely as soo n as possible, payin g
attention to roa d and traffic conditions.X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 153).X
Switc h th e ignition off .X
Ope n th e front-passenger door .X
Remove th e child and th e child restrain t system from th e front-
passenger seat .X
Mak e sur e that there are no objects on th e seat addin g to th e
weight.
The system may otherwise detec t th e additional weigh t and inter-
pre t th e seat occupant's weigh t as greate r than it actually is.X
Kee p th e seat unoccupied , close th e front-passenger door and
switch on th e ignition .X
Observ e th e PASSENGER AI R BA G indicator lamp s in th e center
console and th e multifunction display and chec k th e foll owing:
Se at unoccupied and ignition switched on :R
a self-diagnosis is carrie d out . The PASSENGER AI R BA G OF F and
PASSENGER AI R BA G ON indicator lamp s mus t ligh t up simulta-
neousl y for approximately six seconds R
th e PASSENGER AI R BA G OF F indicator lamp mus t then ligh t up
and remain lit after th e self-diagnosis . If th e indicator lamp is on ,
OCS has disabled th e front-passenger fron t air bag ( Y
page 49)R
th e Front Passenger Airbag Enable d See Operator' s
Manual or Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Opera‐
tor's Manual display message s mus t no t be shown in th e mul-
tifunction display X
Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until th e necessar y system
checks hav e been completed.X
Mak e sur e that th e display message s do no t appear in th e multi-
function display.
If these condition s are fulfilled , th e front-passenger seat can be occu-
pied again . Whether th e PASSENGER AI R BA G OF F or ON indicator
lamp remain s lit or goe s out depend s on how OCS classifies th e occu-
pant.
If th e condition s are no t fulfilled , th e system is no t operating correctly.Display messages 24 9
On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Parking Pilo t is unavailable or malfunctioning .X
Switc h off th e ignition and restar t th e engine.
If th e Parking Pilo t continues to be unavailable (the ] symbol does
no t appear in th e multifunction display):X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
Parkin g Pilot Fin ‐
ished The vehicl e is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappear s automatically.
Distance Pilot off Distanc e Pilo t DISTRONI C is deactivated.
If a warning tone also sounds, Distanc e Pilo t has deactivated auto -
matically ( Y
page 168).
Distance Pilot
available again Distanc e Pilo t DISTRONI C is operational again after having been tem-
porarily unavailable . You can no w reactivat e Distanc e Pilo t
DISTRONI C ( Y
page 168).
Distance Pilot Cur ‐
rently Unavailable
See Operator' s Man ‐
ual Distanc e Pilo t DISTRONI C is temporarily inoperative.
Steering Pilo t is also temporarily inoperative.
Possibl e causes are: R
th e radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to elec -
tromagneti c radiation emitted by nearby TV or radi o station s or
other source s of electromagneti c radiationR
th e system is outside th e operating temperature rangeR
th e on-boar d voltag e is to o low
A warning tone also sounds.
Whe n th e causes state d abov e no longer apply, th e display message
disappears.
Distanc e Pilo t DISTRONI C is operational again .
If th e display message does no t disappear :X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely as soo n as possible, payin g
attention to roa d and traffic conditions.X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 153).X
Restart th e engine.
Distance Pilot inop‐
erativ e Distanc e Pilo t DISTRONI C is malfunctioning .
The followin g may hav e also failed:R
Active Brake Assis tR
Active Brake Assis t wit h cross-traffic function
A warning tone also sounds. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
Distance Pilot Sus ‐
pended You hav e depressed th e accelerato r pedal . Distanc e Pilo t DISTRONI C
is no longer controllin g th e speed of th e vehicle.X
Remove your foo t from th e accelerato r pedal .260
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Becaus e there is interferenc e from a stron g source of radi o waves, th e
SmartKey is no t detecte d whils t th e engin e is running.
A warning tone also sounds. X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely as soo n as possible, payin g
attention to roa d and traffic conditions.X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 153).X
Inser t th e SmartKey int o th e ignition loc k and drive in SmartKey
mode.

X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock. X
To switch on the cooling function: press
and hold button

Socket in the cargo compartment X
Lift up the cover of socket C .
115 V socket
Important safety notes
G DANGER
When a suitable device is connected, the
115 V power socket will be carrying a high
voltage. You could receive an electric shock if
the connector cable or the 115 V power
socket is pulled out of the trim or is damaged
or wet. There is a risk of fatal injury. R
Use only connector cables that are dry and
free of damage. R
When the ignition is off, make sure that the
115 V power socket is dry. R
Have the 115 V power socket checked or
replaced immediately at a qualified speci-
alized workshop if it is damaged or has been
pulled out of the trim. R
Never plug the connector cable into a 115 V
power socket that is damaged or has been
pulled out of the trim.
G DANGER
If you reach into the power socket or plug
inappropriate devices into the power socket,
you could receive an electric shock. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Only connect appropriate devices to the
power socket. ! Note that work and repairs on the 115 V
power socket should only be carried out by
qualified specialist personnel.
General notes The 115 Vp ower socket provides an alternating
voltage of 115 V so that small electronic devices
can be connected. These devices, such as
games consoles, chargers and laptops, must not
consume more than a maximum of 150 watts
altogether.
Requirements for operation of these devices: R
the electronic device that you connect has a
suitable connector and conforms to stand-
ards specific to the country you are in. R
the plug of the electronic device is plugged
correctly into 115 V power socket. R
the maximum wattage of the device to be
connected must not exceed 150 watts. R
the on-board power supply is within a permis-
sible voltage range. R
the 12 V sockets in the rear compartment and
the cargo compartment are operational.
Using the 115 V power socket
X
To switch on: switch the ignition on. X
Open flap

The system offers various services, e.g.: R
Automatic and manual emergency call R
Roadside Assistance call R
MB Info call
You can find information and a description of all
available features under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test After you have switched on the ignition, the sys-
tem carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been detected
if one of the following occurs: R
The indicator lamp in the SOS button does not
come on during the system self-test. R
The indicator lamp in the R Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system. R
The indicator lamp in the

The mobile phone is no longer connected to the
multimedia system.
However, if you want to use your mobile phone,
do so only when the vehicle is stationary and in
a safe location.
Downloading destinations in COMAND Downloading destinations Downloading destinations gives you access to a
database with over 15 million points of interest
(POIs). These can be downloaded on the navi-
gation system in your vehicle. If you know the
destination, the address can be downloaded.
Alternatively, you can obtain the location of
Points of Interest (POIs)/important destinations
in the vicinity.
Furthermore, you can download routes with up
to four way points.
You are prompted to confirm route guidance to
the address entered. X
Select Yes by turning 3 or sliding 1
the controller and confirm with 7 .
The system calculates the route and subse-
quently starts the route guidance with the
address entered.
If you select No the address can be stored in
the address book.
The destination download function is available
if: R
the vehicle is equipped with a navigation sys-
tem. R
the relevant mobile phone network is availa-
ble and data transfer is possible.
Route Assistance
This service is part of the mbrace PLUS Package
and cannot be purchased separately.
You can use the Route Assistance function even
if the vehicle is not equipped with a navigation
system.
Within the framework of this service, you receive
a professional and reliable form of navigation
support without having to leave your vehicle.
The customer service representative finds a
suitable route depending on your vehicle's cur-
rent position and the desired destination. You
will then be guided live through the current route
section. Search & Send General notes To use "Search & Send", your vehicle must be
equipped with mbrace and a navigation system.
Additionally, an mbrace service subscription
must be completed.
"Search & Send" is a destination entry service. A
destination address which is found on Google
Maps ®
can be transferred via mbrace directly to
your vehicle's navigation system.
Specifying and sending the destination
address X
Go to the website http://maps.google.com
and enter a destination address into the entry
field. X
To send the destination address to the e-
mail address of your mbrace account:
click on the corresponding button on the web-
site.
Example:
If you select 'Send to vehicle' and then
'Mercedes-Benz', the destination address will
be sent to your vehicle. X
When the "Send" dialog window appears:
Enter the e-mail address you specified when
setting up your mbrace account into the cor-
responding field. X
Click "Send".
Information on specific commands such as
"Address entry" or "Send" can be found on the
website.
Calling up a transmitted destination
address X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 132).
The transmitted destination address is loaded
into the vehicle's navigation system.
A display message appears, asking whether
navigation should be started. X
Select Yes by turning 3 or sliding 1
the controller and confirm with 7 .
The system calculates the route and subse-
quently starts the route guidance with the
address entered.
If you select No
the address can be stored in
the address book. Features 307
Stowage and features Z

If you have sent more than one destination
address, each individual destination must be
confirmed separately.
Destination addresses are loaded in the same
order as the order in which they were sent.
If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles with
mbrace and activated mbrace accounts:
If multiple vehicles are registered under the
same e-mail address, the destination will be
sent to all the vehicles.
Vehicle remote opening You can use the vehicle remote opening if you
have unintentionally locked your vehicle and a
replacement SmartKey is not available.
The vehicle can be opened by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately opened
remotely within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remote unlocking
may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days, the vehicle can no longer be opened
remotely.
The vehicle remote unlocking feature is availa-
ble if the relevant mobile phone network is avail-
able and a data connection is possible. X
Contact the following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
You will be asked for your password. X
Return to your vehicle at the time agreed upon
with the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center.
Alternatively, the vehicle can be opened via: R
the Internet, under the "Owners Online" sec-
tion R
the telephone application (e. g. for iPhone ®
,
Android)
To do this, you will need your identification num-
ber and password.
Vehicle remote closing
The vehicle remote-closing feature can be used
when you have forgotten to lock the vehicle and
you are no longer nearby.
The vehicle can then be locked by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center. The vehicle can be immediately remotely locked
within four days of the ignition being turned off.
After this time, remote closing may be delayed
by 15 to 60 minutes. After 30 days the vehicle
can no longer be locked remotely.
The vehicle remote closing feature is available if
the relevant mobile phone network is available
and a data connection is possible. X
Contact the following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
You will be asked for your password.
The next time you are inside the vehicle and you
switch on the ignition, the Doors Locked
Remotely message appears in the multifunction
display.
Alternatively, the vehicle can be locked via: R
the Internet, under the "Owners Online" sec-
tion R
the telephone application (e. g. for iPhone ®
,
Android)
To do this, you will need your identification num-
ber and password.
Stolen vehicle recovery service If your vehicle has been stolen: X
Notify the police.
The police will issue a numbered incident
report. X
This number will be forwarded to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
together with your PIN.
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center then tries to locate the system. The
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
contacts you and the local law enforcement
agency if the vehicle is located.
However, only the law enforcement agency is
informed of the location of the vehicle.
If the anti-theft alarm system is activated for
longer than 30 seconds, the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center is automatically
notified.
Vehicle Health Check
With the Vehicle Health Check, the Customer
Assistance Center can provide improved sup-
port for problems with your vehicle. During an308
Features
Stowage and features