2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE warning light

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

AUX ja cks
CD/DVD driv e .............................. .2 87
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 384
BBack button ....................................... 282
Bag hook ............................................ 293
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 217
Removing ....................................... 221
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 63
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 77
Important safety notes .................... 77
Replacing ......................................... 77
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 333
Display message ............................ 252
Important safety notes .................. 331
Jump starting ................................. 333
Overview ........................................ 331
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 232
Display message ............................ 259
Notes/function .............................. 201
Trailer towing ................................. 203
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth ®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 286
BlueTEC
Adding DEF ................................... .1 50
BlueTEC (DEF) ................................... .3 76
Bluetooth ®
Searching for a mobile phone ....... .2 85
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 81
Telephony ...................................... 284
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 244
Notes ............................................. 378 Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 250
Brakes
ABS ................................................. .6 3
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 65
BAS .................................................. 63
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 378
Display message ............................ 239
High-performance brake system .... 160
Hill start assist ............................... 136
Important safety notes .................. 158
Maintenance .................................. 159
Parking bra ke ................................ 154
R i ding tips ...................................... 158
Warning lamp ................................. 270
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 326
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 34
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 26
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 323
Car wash ........................................ 319
Carpets .......................................... 325
Display ........................................... 324
Exhaust pipe .................................. 323
Exterior lights ................................ 322
Gear or selector lever .................... 324
Interior ........................................... 324
Matte finish ................................... 321
Notes ............................................. 319
Paint .............................................. 3216
Index

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

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

Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 315
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps .......... .3 4
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 223
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................ .2 33
Overview ........................................ 109
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 112
Emergency lighting ........................ 112
General notes ................................ 111
Manual control ............................... 111
Overview ........................................ 111
Reading lamp ................................. 111
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 81
J Jack
Storage location ............................ 326
Using ............................................. 363
Jump starting (engine) ..................... .3 33
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 132
SmartKey ....................................... 132
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 75
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Deactivation ..................................... 75
Display message ............................ 267
Locking ............................................ 75
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 133
Start function ................................... 76
Start/Stop button .......................... 132
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .1 43
Manual gearshifting ....................... 146
Knee bag .............................................. 47 L Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 232
Display message ............................ 258
Function/information .................... 203
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 236
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 59
Level control
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182
Level control (display message) ...... 255
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package)
Basic settings ................................ 176
Function/notes ............................. 176
Important safety notes .................. 176
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 250
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 250
Light sensor (display message) ....... 250
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 233
Active light function ....................... 109
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 110
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 107
Fog lamps (extended) .................... 110
Hazard warning lamps ................... 109
High beam flasher .......................... 108
High-beam headlamps ................... 108
Highway mode ............................... 110
Light switch ................................... 107
Low-beam headlamps .................... 108
Off-road lights ................................ 110
Parking lamps ................................ 108
Rear fog lamp ................................ 108
Standing lamps .............................. 108
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Turn signals ................................... 108 Index 13

Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) ............................................. .2 84
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 286
Frequencies ................................... 371
Installation ..................................... 371
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 229
Transmission output (maximum) .... 371
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) .......................................... .7 6
MOExtended tires .............................. 327
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 365
Mounting a new wheel ................... 364
Preparing the vehicle .................... .3 62
Raising the vehicle ......................... 363
Removing a wheel .......................... 364
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 362
MP3
Operation ....................................... 229
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 81
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .2 25
Permanent display ......................... 233
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 224
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 227
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 131 O Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 46
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes .................... 41
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 41
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 62
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 42
Seat belt .......................................... 42
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 226
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 383
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 163
Checklist before driving off-road .... 163
Fording depth ................................ 382
General information ....................... 162
Important safety notes .................. 162
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 383
Traveling uphill ............................... 165
Off-road lights .................................... 110
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/notes ............................. 211 Index 15

Restraint system warning lamp The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at
regular intervals while the engine is running.
Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in
good time.
The u restraint system warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec-
onds after the vehicle is started. The compo-
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the u restraint
system warning lamp: R
does not light up after the ignition is switched
on R
does not go out after a few seconds with the
engine running R
lights up again while the engine is running
G WARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or may not deploy as
intended during an accident. This can affect
for example the Emergency Tensioning
Device or the air bag. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp C and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp D are
part of the Occupant Classification System
(OCS). The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag. R
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
onds, subsequently both indicator lamps are
off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the
front-passenger front air bag is able to deploy
in the event of an accident. R
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will
then not be deployed in the event of an acci-
dent.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp shows the status of the front-passenger
front air bag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag must
either be deactivated or enabled; see the fol-
lowing points. You must make sure of this both
before and during a journey. R
Children in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled or deactivated depends on the instal-
led child restraint system, and the age and
size of the child. Therefore, be sure to observe
the notes on the "Occupant Classification
System (OCS)" ( Y
page 48) and on "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" ( Y
page 57). There you
w ill also find instructions on rearward and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front-passenger seat. R
All other persons: depending on the classi-
fication of the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag is ena-
bled or deactivated ( Y
page 48). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ ( Y
page 42) and "Air bags"
( Y
page 46). There you can also find infor-
mation on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restricting the movement of vehicle occupants
in the event of an accident or the vehicle rolling
over. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants
coming into contact with parts of the vehicle
interior or being ejected from the vehicle. Fur-
thermore, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle42
Occupant safety
Safety