2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE manual transmission

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

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

Sensor range ................................. 185
Towing a trailer .............................. 184
Warning display ............................. 186
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 155
Applying or releasing manually ...... 155
Display message ............................ 241
Electric parking brake .................... 154
Emergency braking ........................ 156
General notes ................................ 154
Releasing automatically ................. 155
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Parking Pilot
Display Message ............................ 259
Exiting a parking space .................. 190
Function/notes ............................. 187
Important safety notes .................. 187
Parking .......................................... 189
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 248
Indicator lamps ................................ 42
Problem (malfunction) ................... 248
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 62
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 324
Power locks ......................................... 81
Power washers .................................. 320
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 245
Operation ......................................... 55
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 245
Operation ......................................... 56
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 72
Immobilizer ...................................... 72
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25 Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 135
General notes ................................ 135
Hill start assist ............................... 136
Trailer ............................................ 135
Q QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29
R RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 236
Radiator cover ................................... 315
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 228
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Reading lamp ..................................... 111
Rear bench seat
Folding forwards/back .................. 292
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 130
Setting the temperature ................ 125
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 250
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Rear Seat Entertainment System
AUX jacks ...................................... 287
AUX jacks CD/DVD drive .............. 287
Rear seats
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 323
Display in the multimedia system .. 192
Function/notes ............................. 191
Switching on/off ........................... 192
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 128
Switching on/off ........................... 127 Index 17

Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 373
Information .................................... 371
Tires/wheels ................................. 366
Trailer loads ................................... 384
Vehicle data ................................... 380
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 230
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 285
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 284
Display message ............................ 266
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 229
Number from the phone book ........ 230
Redialing ........................................ 230
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 230
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 286
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 224
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 235
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 235
Outside temperature ...................... 223
Setting (climate control) ................ 125
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 235
Through-loading feature ................... 291
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 236
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 348
Checking manually ........................ 347
Display message ............................ 262
Maximum ....................................... 347
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 329
Notes ............................................. 346
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 330
Recommended ............................... 344
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 347 Important safety notes .................. 347
Restarting ...................................... 348
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 350
Function/notes ............................. 348
General notes ................................ 348
Impo rtant safety notes .................. 349
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 351
Restarting ...................................... 350
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Warning message .......................... 350
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 328
Storage location ............................ 326
Tire pressure not reached .............. 329
Tire pressure reached .................... 330
Using ............................................. 328
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 360
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 359
Bar (definition) ............................... 359
Changing a wheel .......................... 361
Characteristics .............................. 359
Checking ........................................ 341
Curb weight (definition) ................. 360
Definition of terms ......................... 359
Direction of rotation ...................... 362
Display message ............................ 262
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 361
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 359
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 358
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 359
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 360
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 360
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 360
Important safety notes .................. 341
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 359 Index 21

R
the hood is closed R
the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened
All of the vehicle's systems remain active when
the engine is stopped automatically.
The HOLD function can also be activated if the
engine has been switched off automatically. It is
then not necessary to continue applying the
brakes during the automatic stop phase. When
you depress the accelerator pedal, the engine
starts automatically and the braking effect of
the HOLD function is deactivated.
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles): automatic engine switch-off can take
place a maximum of four times in a row (initial
stop, then three subsequent stops).
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the number of con-
secutive automatic engine switch-offs is unlimi-
ted.
Automatic engine start The engine starts automatically if: R
you switch off the ECO start/stop function by
pressing the ECO button R
in transmission position D or N the brake
pedal is released and the HOLD function is not
active R
you depress the accelerator pedal R
you engage reverse gear RR
you move the transmission out of position PR
you switch to the Sport Plus drive program
(Mercedes-AMG GLE 43 4MATIC) R
you switch to the Sport Plus or Sport drive
program (Mercedes-AMG vehicles) R
you activate manual gearshifting (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) R
you switch to the Offroad drive program
(vehicles without Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) R
you switch to the Offroad or Offroad Plus
drive program (vehicles with Off-Road Engi-
neering package) R
you unfasten your seat belt or open the driv-
er's door R
the vehicle starts to roll R
the brake system requires this R
the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range R
the system detects moisture on the wind-
shield when the air-conditioning system is
switched on R
the battery's condition of charge is too low
Shifting the transmission to position P does not
start the engine.
Deactivating or activating the ECO
start/stop function All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles)
X
To deactivate: press ECO button C .
Indicator lamp D goes out.X
To activate: press ECO button C .
Indicator lamp D lights up.
If indicator lamp D is off, the ECO start/stop
function has been deactivated manually or as
the result of a malfunction.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
X
To deactivate: in the Comfort drive pro-
gram, press ECO button C .
or X
Activate manual gearshifting ( Y
page 144).Driving 137
Dr ivi ng an d parking Z

or X
Switch to the Sport Plus or Sport drive pro-
gram ( Y
page 139).
Indicator lamp D goes out.X
To activate: press ECO button C .
Indicator lamp D lights up. When the
Sport Plus or Sport drive program is activa- ted, the automatic transmission switches to
the Comfort drive program.
If indicator lamp D is off, the ECO start/stop
function has been deactivated manually or as
the result of a malfunction.
Problems with the engine Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. R
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics. R
There is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
Before attempting to start the engine again: X
Turn the SmartKey back to position 0 in the ignition lock.
or X
Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster go out. X
Try to start the engine again ( Y
page 133). Avoid excessively long
and frequent attempts to start the engine as these will drain the
battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts: X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor. The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or
discharged. X
Jump-start the vehicle ( Y
page 333).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it: X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high. X
Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two minutes. X
Try to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start: X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.138
Driving
Driving and parking

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

R
you activat e th e Offroad Plus progra m (vehi-
cle s wit h th e Off-Road Engineerin g package)R
you shift th e transmission to position N while
drivin g
If cruise control is deactivated, you will hear a
warnin g tone . You will see th e Cruise Con ‐
tro l Off message in th e multifunction display
for approximately fiv e seconds.
i Whe n you switch off th e engine, th e last
speed store d is cleared .
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Gene ra l notesDistanc e Pilo t DISTRONI C regulates th e speed
and automatically help s you maintai n th e dis-
tance to th e vehicl e detecte d in front. Vehicles
are detecte d wit h th e aid of th e rada r sensor
system. Distanc e Pilo t DISTRONI C brakes auto-
matically so that th e set speed is no t exceeded .
You mus t select a lower gear in goo d time on
lon g and steep downhill gradients , especially if
th e vehicl e is laden or towin g a trailer . By doin g
so, you will mak e use of th e brakin g effec t of th e
engine. This relieves th e load on th e brak e sys-
te m and prevents th e brakes from overheating
and wearin g to o quickly.
If Distanc e Pilo t DISTRONI C detects that there is
a ris k of a collision , you will be warned visually
and acoustically. Without your intervention , Dis-
tance Pilo t DISTRONI C canno t preven t a colli-
sion . An intermittent warnin g tone will then
soun d and th e distanc e warnin g lamp will ligh t
up in th e instrumen t cluster. Brake immediately
in order to increase th e distanc e to th e vehicl e in
fron t or tak e evasive action provided it is saf e to
do so.
Fo r Distanc e Pilo t DISTRONI C to assist you
when driving, th e rada r sensor system mus t be
operational.
Dis tanc e P
ilo t DISTRONI C operate s in th e range
between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 12 0 mph
(20 0 km/h).
Do no t use Distanc e Pilo t DISTRONI C while driv-
in g on roads wit h steep gradients .
Since Distanc e Pilo t DISTRONI C transmit s rada r
waves, it can resemble th e rada r detectors of
th e responsibl e authorities. You can refer to th e
relevan t chapter in th e Operator' s Manual if
question s are asked about this. i US A only:
This device has been approve d by th e FCC as
a "Vehicular Radar System". The rada r sensor
is intended for use in an automotive rada r
system only. Removing, tamperin g with, or
altering th e device will voi d any warranties,
and is no t permitte d by th e FCC. Do no t tam -
per with, alter, or use in any non-approve d
way.
An y unauthorize d modification to this device
could voi d th e user’s authorit y to operate th e
equipment.
i Canada only: This device complies wit h
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subjec t to th e followin g tw o conditions:
1. This device may no t caus e harmful inter-
ference , and
2. This device mus t accept any interferenc e
received, includin g interferenc e that may
caus e undesired operation of th e device .
Removal, tampering, or altering of th e d evice
w
ill voi d any warranties, and is no t permitted.
Do no t tamper with, alter, or use in any non-
approve d way.
An y unauthorize d modification to this device
could voi d th e user's authorit y to operate th e
equipment.
Imp or tant safety notes
G WARNIN G
Distanc e Pilo t DISTRONI C does no t reac t to :R
people or animals R
stationary objects on th e road, e.g. stoppe d
or parked vehicles R
oncomin g vehicles and crossin g traffic
As a result , Distanc e Pilo t DISTRONI C may
neither giv e warnings no r interven e in suc h
situations. There is a ris k of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to th e traffic sit -
uation and be read y to brake.
G WARNIN G
Distanc e Pilo t DISTRONI C canno t always
clearly identify other roa d user s and complex
traffic situations.168
Driving systems
Driving and parking