2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE air suspension

Rear .............................................. .1 30
Setting .......................................... .1 29
Setting the center air vents ........... 129
Setting the side air vents .............. .1 29
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 180
Function/notes ............................ .1 80
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 72
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 72
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 72
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 184
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 235
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 165
Ashtray ............................................... 300
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 31
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 30
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .3 18
Hiding a service message .............. 318
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 318
Service message ............................ 318
Special service requirements ......... 318
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 72
Function .......................................... .7 2
Switching off the alarm .................... 72
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Display message ............................ 255
Function/notes ............................. 199
Audio 20
Switching on/off ........................... 282 Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 228
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified speci alist workshop
A
uthorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 250
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 319
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 137
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 136
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 107
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 143
Changing gear ............................... 143
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 140
Display message ............................ 264
Drive program ................................ 143
Drive program display .................... 142
Driving tips .................................... 143
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ......... 139
Emergency running mode .............. 147
Engaging drive position .................. 142
Engaging neutral ............................ 141
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 141
Engaging reverse gear ................... 141
Engaging the park position ............ 140
Kickdown ....................................... 143
Manual shifting .............................. 144
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 235
Overview ........................................ 140
Problem (malfunction) ................... 147
Pulling away ................................... 135
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 144
Trailer towing ................................. 143
Transmission position display ........ 142
Transmission positions .................. 142
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 147 Index 5

Tires ............................................... 262
Vehicle .......................................... .2 64
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 170
Activation conditions ..................... 170
Cruise control lever ....................... 169
Display Message ............................ 260
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 173
Driving tips ................................... .1 74
Function/notes ............................ .1 68
Important safety notes .................. 168
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 172
Stopping ........................................ 171
Switching off .................................. 172
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 279
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 64
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .8 1
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .7 4
Control panel .................................. .4 0
Display message ............................ 266
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 80
Opening (from inside) ...................... 80
Overview .......................................... 80
Power closing .................................. 81
Downhill speed regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drinking and driving ......................... 157
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Roa d Eng ineering pack-
a ge) ............................................... 211
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 212
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 235 Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 142
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving
Important safety notes .................. 131
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 319
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 204
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 165
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 64
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 63
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 69
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 63
Distance warning function ............... 64
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 69
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 62
Overview .......................................... 62
STEER CONTROL ............................. 72
Driving system
AIRMATIC package ........................ 180
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 168
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 174
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 184
Parking Pilot .................................. 187
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 195
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 204
Active Curve System ...................... 182
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 207
ADS ............................................... 180
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 184
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 199 Index 9

SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Snow chains
Information .................................... 343
Sockets
Center console .............................. 301
General notes ................................ 301
Luggage compartment .................. .3 02
Rear compartment ......................... 301
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 282
Special seat belt retractor .................. 57
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 227
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 223
Selecting the display unit .............. .2 32
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 250
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 133
STEER CONTROL .................................. 72
Steering
Display message ............................ 266
Steering Pilot
Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Display message ............................ 261
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 100
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 224
Cleaning ......................................... 324
Important safety notes .................. 100
Steering wheel heating .................. 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Switching on/off ........................... 101 Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 144
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 236
Stowage areas ................................... 288
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 289
Center console .............................. 290
Center console (rear) ..................... 290
C u
p holders ................................... 298
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 290
Glove box ....................................... 289
Important safety information ......... 288
Stowage net ................................... 290
Stowage net ....................................... 290
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 343
Sun visor ............................................ 299
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 184
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 235
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 28
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 128
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 286
T
Tachometer ........................................ 223
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 265
Emergency unlocking ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 81
Limiting the opening angle ............... 84
Opening dimensions ...................... 380
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 84
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 83
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82
Power closing .................................. 81
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 3420
Index

Comfort drive program The Comfort drive program has the following
characteristics: R
comfort-oriented engine and transmission
settings. R
optimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting up sooner. R
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully. R
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. This results in the vehicle being driven
at lower engine speeds and the wheels being
less likely to spin.
Sport drive program The Sport drive program has the following char-
acteristics: R
sporty engine and transmission settings. R
the automatic transmission shifting up later.
the fuel consumption possibly being higher as
a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points. R
the suspension exhibits sporty damping (vehi-
cles with AIRMATIC).
Drive program Sport Plus (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) The Sport Plus drive program has the following
characteristics: R
the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving
characteristics. R
the vehicle pulling away in first gear. R
the automatic transmission shifting up later.
the fuel consumption possibly being higher as
a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points. R
the suspension exhibits particularly firm
springing and damping settings (vehicles with
AIRMATIC). R
the ECO start/stop function is deactivated, it
can, however, be activated again using the
ECO button ( Y
page 137). Individual drive program In the Individual drive program, the following
properties of the drive program can be selected: R
the drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment) R
the transmission R
the suspension R
all vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles):
the steering R
all vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles):
availability of the ECO start/stop function
To select the gears in the Individual drive pro-
gram permanently using the steering wheel pad-
dle shifters, select the permanent manual gear-
shift program.
Information about configuring the Individual
drive program with the multimedia system can
be found in the Digital Operator's Manual.
Manual gear shifting
General notes You can change gear yourself using the steering
wheel paddle shifters. The transmission must be
in position D .
Depending on which steering wheel paddle
shifter is pulled, the automatic transmission
immediately shifts into the next gear down or
up, if permitted.
To use manual shifting, you have two options: R
temporary setting R
permanent setting
If you activate manual gearshifting, the multi-
function display will show the current gear
instead of transmission position D .
If manual gearshifting is deactivated, the gears
will be selected automatically.144
Automatic transmission
Driving and parking

When the HOLD function is activated, the trans-
mission is shifted automatically to position P if:R
the driver's door is open and the driver's seat
belt is unfastened. R
the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/stop
function.
The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if the HOLD function is activated
when the vehicle is stationary and: R
a system malfunction occurs. R
the power supply is not sufficient.
On steep uphill or downhill inclines or if there is
a malfunction, the transmission may also be
automatically shifted into position P .
AIRMATIC package
General notes AIRMATIC is an air suspension system with var-
iable damping for improved driving comfort.
Level control ensures the best possible suspen-
sion and constant ground clearance, even with a
laden vehicle. When you drive fast, the vehicle is
lowered automatically to improve driving safety
and to reduce fuel consumption. There is also
the option to manually adjust the vehicle level.
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles): AIRMATIC consists of:R
level settings R
level control and R
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: AIRMATIC consists
of: R
level settings R
level control and R
ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System)
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles): your vehicle may also be equipped with
the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM ( Y
page 182).
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: your vehicle is equip-
ped with the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM.
( Y
page 182).
Observe the notes on driving with a trailer
( Y
page 216).
The vehicle level can be set using the DYNAMIC
SELECT controller ( Y
page 139) or the level but- ton ( Y
page 182). The setting always corre-
sponds to the last selected function.
Important safety notes
G WARNING
When the vehicle is being lowered, people
could become trapped if their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the wheels or
underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or
in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches
when the vehicle is being lowered.
If you unlock the vehicle or open a door, the
vehicle begins to compensate for load discrep-
ancies while still parked. However, for signifi-
cant level changes, such as after the vehicle has
been stationary for a long period, the engine
must be on. For safety reasons, the vehicle is
only lowered when the doors are closed. Low-
ering is interrupted if a door is opened, and it
continues once the door has been closed.
ADS and ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping
System)
General notes The Adaptive Damping System automatically
controls the calibration of the dampers. The
damping characteristics adapt to the current
operating and driving situation.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on: R
your driving style, e.g. sporty R
the road surface conditions R
the drive program selected R
the vehicle level setting180
Driving systems
Driving and parking

Important safety notes
G WARNIN G
If wheels and tires of th e wrong siz e are used,
th e whee l brakes or suspension component s
may be damaged. Ther e is a ris k of an acci-
dent.
Always replace wheels and tires wit h those
that fulfill th e specification s of th e original
part .
When replacing wheels, mak e sur e to use th e
correct: R
designation R
model
When replacing tires , mak e sur e to use th e
correct: R
designation R
manufacturer R
model
G WARNIN G
A flat tire severely impairs th e driving , steer -
ing and braking characteristics of th e vehicle.
Ther e is a ris k of accident.
Tires without run-flat characteristics :R
do no t driv e wit h a flat tire.R
immediately replace th e flat tire wit h your
emergenc y spar e whee l or spar e wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Tires wit h run-flat characteristics :R
pay attention to th e information and warn -
ing notice s on MOExtended tires (tire s wit h
run-flat characteristics).
Accessories that are no t approve d for your vehi-
cle by Mercedes-Ben z or are no t bein g used cor-
rectl y can impair th e operating safety.
Before purchasing and usin g non-approve d
accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-
sho p and inquire about :R
suitabilit yR
legal stipulation sR
factory recommendation s Further information regarding wheels and tires
can be foun d under "Wheel/tire combinations"
( Y
page 366).
You can ask for information regarding permitte d
wheel-tire combination s at an authorize d
Mercedes-Ben z Center.
Tir e pressur e information can be found: R
on th e Tir e and Loading Information placard
on th e B-pillar on th e driver' s sideR
in th e tire pressur e table in th e fuel filler flapR
in th e "Tir e p ressure" section
Operation
Information on driving Chec k th e tire pressur e when th e vehicl e is
heavily laden and adjust prio r to a trip.
While driving , pay attention to vibrations, noises
and unusual handlin g characteristics , e.g. pull-
ing to on e side . This may indicat e that th e
wheels or tires are damaged. If you suspec t that
a tire is defective, reduce your spee d immedi-
ately. Stop th e vehicl e as soo n as possible to
chec k th e wheels and tires for damage. Hidden
tire damag e could also be causing th e unusual
handlin g characteristics . If you fin d no sign s of
damage, hav e th e tires and wheels checke d at a
qualified specialist workshop.
When parking your vehicle, mak e sur e that th e
tires do no t get deformed by th e cur b or other
obstacles. If it is necessar y to driv e ove r curbs,
spee d hump s or similar elevations, tr y to do so
slowly and at an obtuse angle. Otherwise, th e
tires , particularly th e sidewalls, may be dam-
aged.
Regular checking of wheels and tires
G WARNIN G
Damaged tires can caus e tire inflation pres-
sur e loss . As a result , you could lose control of
your vehicle. Ther e is a ris k of accident.
Chec k th e tires regularly for sign s of damag e
and replace any damaged tires immediately. Operation 341
Wheels and tires Z

All other mod -
els with: C
Opening
height D
Max.
headr oom
Steel suspen-
sion 86.4 in
(2195 mm ) 78.2 in
(1987 mm )
AIRMATIC
package 84.3 in -
87.2 in
(2140 mm -
2215 mm ) 76.0 in -
79.0 in
(1931 mm -
2006 mm )
ON&O FFROAD
package 84.3 in -
88.4 in
(2140 mm -
2245 mm ) 76.0 in -
80.2 in
(1931 mm -
2036 mm )
Missin g values were not available at time of
going to print.
Mercedes ‑ AMG vehicles
Vehicle length
191.0 in
(4852 mm)
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors 84.3 in
(2141 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
69.4 in
(1762 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S
4MATIC) 69.3 in
(1760 mm)
Wheelbase
114.8 in
(2915 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance 7.1 in
(180 mm)
Turning radius
38.7 ft
(11.80 m)
Maximum roof load
220 lb
(100 kg) Mercedes-AMG GLE 43
4MATIC
Vehicle length
190 in
(4816 mm)
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors 84.0 in
(2141 mm)
Vehicle width without exte-
rior mirrors, without side
running board 76.2 in
1935 mm
Vehicle width without exte-
rior mirrors, with side run-
ning board
Maximum vehicle height
(steel suspension) 70.7 in
(1796 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(AIRMATIC package) 71.6 in
(1818 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(ON&OFFROAD package) 72.8 in
(1848 mm)
Minimum vehicle height
(AIRMATIC package,
ON&OFFROAD package) 69.2 in
(1758 mm)
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 (AIRMATIC package,
ON&OFFROAD package) 7.1 in
(180 mm)
Maximum roof load
220 lbs
(100 kg)Vehicle data 381
Technical data Z

All other mod els
Vehicle width including
exteri or mir ror s 84.3 in
(2141 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(steel suspension) 70.7 in
(1796 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(AIRM ATIC package) 71.6 in
(1818 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(ON&OFFROAD package) 72.8 in
(1848 mm)
Mini mu m vehicle height
69.2 in
(1758 mm)
Wh eelbase
114.8 in
(2915 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (steel suspension) 8.0 in
(202 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (AIRM ATIC package) 10.0 in
(255 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (ON&OFFROAD pack-
age) 11.2 in
(285 mm)
Mini mu m ground clear-
ance 7.1 in
(180 mm)
Tu rn ing ra dius
38.7 ft
(11.80 m)
Maximum roof load
220 lb
(100 kg)
Model Vehicle
length
GLE 400 4MATIC
189.5 in
(4813 mm)
All other mod els
(4819 mm)
Vehicle data for off-road driving
Fording depth
! The dept h of water must not exceed the
value spec ifie d in the table. Note that the
poss ible for din g dept h is less in flowing water. C
Fording depth
On vehicles wit h the AIRMATIC package or the
Off-Road Engineering package, loads up to the
maximum permissible load have no influence on
fording capab ilit y.
Missing values were not availab le at the time of
going to print.
Ford ing
depth
Steel-sprung vehicles
19 .7 in
(50 cm)
Vehicles with th e AIRMATIC
package
Raised level 19 .7 in
(50 cm)
Vehicles with th e Off-Road
Engineeri ng package
Off-road level 1 19 .7 in
(50 cm)
Off-road level 2 19 .7 in
(50 cm)
Off-road level 3 23 .6 in
(60 cm)
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Raised level 19 .7 in
(50 cm)
For more information about off-road fording, see
( Y
page 161).382
Vehicle data for off-road driving
Technical data