2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE engine

Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 25
Protecting the environment .................. .2 5
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .2 5
Operator's Manual ................................. 26
Service and vehicle operation ............... .2 6
Operating safety .................................... 28
QR codes for the rescue card ............... .3 0
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 30
Information on copyright ....................... 32
At a glance ........................................... 33
Cockpit .................................................. 33
Instrument cluster ................................. 34
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Center console ...................................... 36
Overhead control panel ........................ .3 9
Door control panel ................................. 40
Safety ................................................... 41
Panic alarm ............................................ 41
Occupant safety .................................... 41
Children in the vehicle ........................... 57
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 62
Driving safety systems ........................... 62
Protection against theft ........................ .7 2
Opening and closing ........................... 74
SmartKey ............................................... 74
Doors ..................................................... 80
Cargo compartment .............................. .8 1
Side windows ......................................... 85
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 89
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 94
Correct driver's seat position ................ 94
Seats ..................................................... 94
Steering wheel ..................................... 100
Mirrors ................................................. 102
Memory function ................................. 105
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 107
Exterior lighting ................................... 107 Interior lighting .................................... 111
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with LED
headlamps) .......................................... 112
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps) ................................... 112
Windshield wipers ................................ 114
Climate control ................................. 119
Overview of climate control systems ... 119
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 124
Setting the air vents ............................ 129
Driving and parking .......................... 131
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 131
Driving ................................................. 131
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 139
Automatic transmission ....................... 140
Refueling ............................................. 147
Parking ................................................ 153
Driving tips .......................................... 156
Driving systems ................................... 166
Towing a trailer .................................... 215
On-board computer and displays .... 223
Important safety notes ........................ 223
Displays and operation ........................ 223
Menus and submenus ......................... 226
Display messages ................................ 237
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 268
Multimedia system ........................... 281
General notes ...................................... 281
Important safety notes ........................ 281
Function restrictions ............................ 281
Operating system ................................ 282
Stowage and features ...................... 288
Stowage areas ..................................... 288
Features .............................................. 298
Maintenance and care ...................... 314
Engine compartment ........................... 314
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 3182
Contents

1, 2, 3 ...4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 209
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 302
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .3 23
Display in the multimedia system .. 196
Function/notes ............................ .1 95
AABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ................................ 63
Important safety notes .................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 286
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 124
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 232
Display message ............................ 259
Function/information .................... 204
Trailer towing ................................. 207
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 231
Display message ............................ 244
Function/notes ................................ 64
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 231
Display message ............................ 245
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety notes .................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 256 Function/notes ............................. 182
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 232
Display message ............................ 258
Function/information .................... 207
Trailer towing ................................. 209
Active light function ......................... 109
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 65
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 184
Adaptive damping system
see ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ............................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 378
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Adjusting the volume
Audio 20 ........................................ 282
COMAND ....................................... 282
A D S (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes ............................. 180
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 53
Display message ............................ 248
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Knee bag .......................................... 47
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Side impact air bag .......................... 48
Window curtain air bag .................... 48
Air filter (display message) .............. 254
AIR FLOW ........................................... 125
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 129
Important safety notes .................. 1294
Index

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

Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 33
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ........................................ .3 69
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
Driving dynamics display ............... 215
Switching on/off ........................... 282
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 324
Combination switch .......................... 108
Combined cargo cover and net ........ 294
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 226
Controller ........................................... 282
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 317
Display message ............................ 251
Filling capacity ............................... 379
Important safety notes .................. 378
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 235
Temperature gauge ........................ 224
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 250
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 112
Crosswind Assist ................................. 69
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 69
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 167
Activation conditions ..................... 167
Cruise control lever ....................... 166
Deactivating ................................... 167
Display message ............................ 261
Driving system ............................... 166
Function/notes ............................. 166 Important safety notes .................. 166
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 167
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 298
Imp o
rtant safety notes .................. 298
Rear compartment ......................... 299
Temperature controlled ................. 298
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 229
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ............................. 107
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
DEF
Adding ........................................... 150
Display message ............................ 254
Filling capacity ............................... 377
Important safety notes .................. 376
Diagnostics connection ...................... 29
Differential lock (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 257
Digital speedometer ......................... 227
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 140
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 318
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 238
Driving systems ............................. 255
Engine ............................................ 251
General notes ................................ 237
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 238
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 267
Lights ............................................. 250
Safety systems .............................. 239
SmartKey ....................................... 2678
Index

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

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 201
Cruise control ................................ 166
Display message ............................ 255
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 204
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 203
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package) ........... 176
Rear view camera .......................... 191
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 200
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Brakes ........................................... 158
Break-in period .............................. 131
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 174
Downhill gradient ........................... 158
Drinking and driving ....................... 157
Driving in winter ............................. 161
Driving on flooded roads ................ 160
Driving on sand .............................. 164
Driving on wet roads ...................... 160
Driving over obstacles ................... 164
Exhaust check ............................... 157
Fuel ................................................ 156
General .......................................... 156
Hydroplaning ................................. 160
Icy road surfaces ........................... 161
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 159
Off-road driving .............................. 162
Off-road fording ............................. 161
Snow chains .................................. 343
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 131
Tire ruts ......................................... 164
Towing a trailer .............................. 216
Traveling uphill ............................... 165
Wet road surface ........................... 159
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 257
Function/notes ............................. 210
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 229
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 139 E EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 234
Function/notes ............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/notes ............................. 101
Switching on/off ........................... 234
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................ 295
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 157
On-board computer ....................... 226
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 137
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 136
Deactivating/activating ................. 137
General information ....................... 136
Important safety notes .................. 136
Introduction ................................... 136
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 81
Vehicle ............................................. 81
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 367
Important safety notes .................. 366
Removing ....................................... 367
Storage location ............................ 367
Stowing .......................................... 367
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 53
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 85
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 26
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 277
Display message ............................ 25110
Index

ECO start/stop function ................ 136
Engine number ............................... 373
Irregular running ............................ 138
Jump-starting ................................. 333
Starting (important safety notes) ... 133
Starting problems .......................... 138
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 134
Starting via smartphone ................ 134
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 134
Switching off .................................. 154
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 338
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 316
Additives ........................................ 378
Checking the oil level ..................... 315
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 316
Display message ............................ 253
Filling capacity ............................... 377
Notes about oil grades ................... 377
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 315
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 235
Engine switch-off
see ECO start/stop function
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 235
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating ................... 67
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ................................ 66
General notes .................................. 66
Important safety information ........... 67
Trailer stabilization ........................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 273
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 66
Exhaust check ................................... 157 Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 323
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 102
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in whe n locking (on-board
co
mputer) ...................................... 234
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 103
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 103
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ........................................... 103
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Storing the parking position .......... 104
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 290
F Favorites
Overview ........................................ 283
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 327
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 326
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 328
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 313
Fog lamps (extended range) ............. 110
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 291
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 161
On flooded roads ........................... 160
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 371
Two-way radio ................................ 371
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 375
Consumption statistics .................. 226
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 227
Displaying the range ...................... 227
Driving tips .................................... 156
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 376
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34 Index 11

Grade (gasoline) ............................ 374
Important safety notes .................. 374
Low outside temperatures ............ .3 75
Problem (malfunction) ................... 150
Quality (diesel) ............................... 375
Refueling ........................................ 147
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 374
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 149
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 254
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 374
Problem (malfunction) ................... 150
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 339
Before changing ............................. 339
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 339
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 340
Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 340
Important safety notes .................. 339
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 313
General notes ................................ 310
Important safety notes .................. 310
Opening/closing the garage doo r. .3 12
Problems when programming ....... .3 12
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 311
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 311
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 235
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box .......................................... .2 89
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 81
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 360 H Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ..................... .1 09
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 96
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 96
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 97
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 98
Luxury .............................................. 97
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 111
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................ .1 08
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 110
Display message ............................ 250
Replacing bulbs ............................ .1 13
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Highway mode ................................... 110
Hill start assist .................................. 136
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 179
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ............................ .1 79
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 81
Hood
Closing .......................................... .3 15
Display message ............................ 266
Important safety notes .................. 314
Opening ......................................... 314
Horn ...................................................... 33
Hydroplaning ..................................... 160
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 72
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps12
Index