2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV HYBRID ignition

Urban driving
In city traffic, energy is recuperated during fre-
quent deceleration phases.
The vehicle can be driven by the electric motor
alone up to a speed of approximately 80 mph
(130 km/h).
The vehicle is driven by the electric motor alone
only when all conditions for the automatic
engine switch-off are fulfilled.
Further information on the automatic engine
switch-off (
Ypage 23).
Driving on inter-urban roads
The following phases are possible when driving
on inter-urban roads:
Rrapid acceleration (boost mode)
Renergy recuperation
Relectric operation mode
The vehicle can be driven by the electric motor
alone up to a speed of approximately 74 mph
(120 km/ h).
A great deal of recovered energy may be avail-
able, depending on the route profile. This
reduces consumption and emissions.
Highway driving
When driving on a highway, switching off the
combustion engine has a particularly positive
effect on fuel consumption and emissions.
If the driver removes his/her foot from the
accelerator pedal in the Comfortdrive program
and a speed of 80 mph (130 km/h) is not excee-
ded, the combustion engine is automatically
switched off.
Further information on the automatic engine
switch-off (
Ypage 23).
Refueling
Refueling
General information
Observe the important safety notes under
"Refueling" in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Pressure in the fuel tank must be released
before refueling. Otherwise, the fuel filler flap
cannot be opened.
If you unlock/lock the vehicle from the outside,
the fuel filler flap also unlocks/locks.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed in
the instrument cluster
8. The arrow next to
the filling pump indicates the side of the vehicle.
Preparing to refuel
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑ GO:
XOpen the driver's door.
The vehicle electronics now have status 0.
This is the same as the SmartKey having been
removed.
The driver’s door can be closed again.
Opening the fuel filler flap (PLUG-IN
HYBRID vehicles)
XPull switch ;.
Indicator lamp :flashes and the Please
Wait Depressurizing Tankmessage
appears in the multifunction display.
If the fuel filler cap is unlocked, indicator
lamp :lights up.
The Tank is Depressurized Ready for
Refuelingmessage appears in the multi-
function display.
Please be sure to observe the information on
refueling on the fuel filler flap.
There is a malfunction if:
Rindicator lamp :first flashes and then goes
out
Rthe yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp
lights up
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If, after the charging process, the charging cable
is:
Rleft connected to the power socket, the cur-
rently selected values will be used for the nextcharging process.
Rremoved from the power socket, the values
will be reset to the minimum setting for the
next charging process. You may then need to reset the values of the maximum charge cur-
rent.
iIf the vehicle requires more time than usual
when charging, check the maximum charge
current settings using the controls on the
charging cable or in the on-board computer's
menu.
Indicator lamp on the vehicle socket
When the indicator lamp on the vehicle socket
lights up, this means the following:
Indicator
lamp
Flashes
orangeThe connection between the
vehicle and the current
source is being established
before charging begins.
Flashes
greenThe high-voltage battery is
being charged.
Flashes redA malfunction has occurred
while charging.
The indicator lamp goes out
after approximately
90 seconds.
Lights up
orangeA charging break for the high-
voltage battery is taking
place.
The indicator lamp goes out
after approximately
90 seconds.
Lights up
greenThe high-voltage battery is
fully charged.
The indicator lamp goes out
after approximately
90 seconds.
iIf the indicator lamp is off, lock or unlock the
vehicle. The indicator lamp then displays the
current status of the charging process again.
Connecting the charging cable
XShift the transmission to position P.
XSwitch the ignition off.
XPress the charge socket flap in the direction
of arrow:.
The charge socket flap swings up.
XPress fastener ;to the left.
Socket cap =is open.
XInsert the power supply plug into the electri-
cal outlet to the stop.
XInsert the charging cable connector into vehi-
cle socket ?to the stop.
Indicator lamp Afirst flashes orange and
then green.
The high-voltage battery is being charged.
If the charging cable is connected to the vehicle, you cannot start the engine or move the vehicle.
As soon as the charging process begins, you can
display the charging prediction on the Settings
on-board computer menu. The charging predic-
tion is either the anticipated condition of charge
at the programed departure time or the time
when the high-voltage battery will be fully
charged (
Ypage 44).
iDepending on the temperature, the fan and
battery cooling system may audibly switch on
during the charging process.
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Removing the charging cable
The high-voltage battery is fully charged when:
Rthe charge level display reaches 100% in the
multifunction display (Ypage 40)
Rthe indicator lamp in the vehicle socket lightsup green after unlocking or locking the vehicle
XPress and hold button Bon the charging
cable connector and remove the charging
cable connector from the vehicle socket.
XClose socket cap =.
XClose charge socket flap :.
XRemove the mains plug from the mains
socket and safely stow away the charging
cable inside the vehicle (
Ypage 31).
Charging the high-voltage battery
from the wallbox
General notes
It is recommended that you charge your vehicle
using a wallbox or at a charging station.
Make sure that the maximum charging current is
not limited in the Settings
menu of the on-
board computer. You must select the maximum
value if charging at a wallbox or a charging sta-
tion (
Ypage 43).
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(
Ypage 29).
Connecting the charging cable
XShift the transmission to position P.
XSwitch the ignition off.
XPress the charge socket flap in direction of
arrow:.
The charge socket flap swings up.
XPress fastener ;to the left.
Socket cap =is open.
XInsert the charging cable connector into vehi-
cle socket ?to the stop.
Indicator lamp Afirst flashes orange and
then green.
The high-voltage battery is being charged.
If the charging cable is connected to the vehicle,
you cannot start the engine or move the vehicle.
As soon as the charging process begins, you can
display the charging prediction in the Settings
on-board computer menu. The charging predic-
tion is either the anticipated condition of charge
at the departure time set or the time when the
high-voltage battery will be fully charged
(
Ypage 44).
iDepending on the temperature, the fan and
battery cooling system may audibly switch on
during the charging process.
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Driving and parking

You can call up remote query and remote con-
figuration functions for your vehicle using online
access to the vehicle. This is possible from an
Internet-enabled computer, as well as many
modern smartphones.
Please call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)to
obtain the relevant Internet address.
Online access to the vehicle is restricted to the
contractual periods of mbrace. Activated
access to the mbrace emergency call system is
required for use.
In order to be able to use online access to the
vehicle, you must agree to the local terms of
use.
Further information about the supported end
devices, available languages and contractual
periods is available at any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
In order to be able to call up online access to the vehicle, the vehicle must be connected to the
Internet (
Ypage 37).
Notes on data protection
Remember that online access to the vehicle
offers access to your data.
iPrevent unauthorized persons from
accessing this data.
Every person who has access to the informa-
tion stated can use the functions of the online
access to the vehicle.
iInformation when selling a vehicle or
buying a used vehicle:
RIf you sell your vehicle, you are obliged to
delete the vehicle from your personal area
on the online access to the vehicle.
RIf you have bought a used vehicle, it is pos-
sible that the previous owner still has
access to the online access to the vehicle.
Calling up functions
The online access to the vehicle allows you
access to your vehicle's information and func-
tions using remote query and remote configu-
ration. The following functions can be accessed:
Rrequest the current condition of charge of the
high-voltage battery
Rprogram the departure time (Ypage 44)
Rset or activate the "Pre-entry climate control
at departure time" function (see the separate
COMAND operating instructions)
Information on additional functions and operat-
ing instructions can be found within the online
access to the vehicle.
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet
iThis function is not available in all countries
and requires activated access to the mbrace
emergency call system.
You can use the online access to the vehicle if
the vehicle has a connection to the Internet via a mobile phone network. The necessary data is
transmitted by radio. The vehicle automatically
recognizes whether a connection to the Internet
is possible or not. No presets are necessary.
iRestrictions in reception are possible if the
vehicle is in an underground car park, for
example. Restrictions may also occur in areas with poor mobile network coverage.
Parking
XApply the electric parking brake.
The red !indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
XUse the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the
automatic transmission to P.
XSwitch the ignition off.
The READY indicator in the instrument cluster
goes out.
You can find further information on parking and
switching off the combustion engine in the vehi-
cle Operator's Manual.
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Trip menu
Energy flow display
Selecting the energy flow display in the
multifunction display
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Tripmenu.
XUse: or9 to select Energy Flow.
XConfirm by pressing aon the steering
wheel.
The active components of the hybrid drive
system are highlighted in the energy flow dis-
play.
Overview
:Internal combustion engine
;Electric motor
=High-voltage battery condition of charge
?High-voltage battery
AEnergy flow
The active components of the hybrid drive sys-
tem are highlighted.
The energy flow is indicated by arrows. The
arrows have a different color depending on the
operating state.
Automatic engine switch-off
The engine and electric motor are switched off.
The arrows for the energy flow are not shown.
The condition of charge of the high-voltage bat-
tery is shown when the SmartKey is in position 2
in the ignition lock.
Engine running while vehicle is stationary
The combustion engine is running while the
vehicle is stationary. The high-voltage battery is
not being charged.
The arrows for the energy flow are not shown.
The combustion engine is highlighted.
Charging while vehicle is stationary
The engine powers the electric motor. The elec-
tric motor operates as a generator. The high-
voltage battery is being charged.
The arrow representing energy flow is shown in
white.
40Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays

Display messages
Hybrid drive system
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences an dMSolutions
d
Vehicl eOperationalSwitchtheIgnitionOff Before Exitin g
You are exitingth evehicle when it is in aready-to-driv estate. The
READY indicator in th emultifunction display is on . Awarnin gtone also
sounds.
If you leav eth evehicle:
XSafeguar dth evehicle against rollin gaway (se eth evehicle Opera-
tor' sManual).
XSwitc hof fth eignition and remov eth eSmartKey.
If you do no tleav eth evehicle:
XSwitc hof fth eelectrical consumers ,e.g. automatic climat econtrol,
seat heating.
Please note th efollowing: th eelectrical consumers are supplied by th e
12 Vbattery. If th evehicle is lef tin aready-to-driv estat efo ran exten-
ded period, it will switch of fonce th e12 Vbattery is almost empty. It
will then only be possible to start th evehicle usin g asecon dbattery
(jump-starting).
Change the curren tdrive programbeforechangingtheoperatingmode.orExit manualdrive progra m Mbeforechangingtheoperating mod e
You haveattempted to chang eth eoperatin gmode when in automatic
drive program Sport, Individual (wit hactivated Spor tcharacteristics )
or manual drive program M.
XSelec tth eComfort ,Slippery or Individual (wit hactivated Comfort or
Ec ocharacteristics )drive program (Ypage 22).
XSelectth epreferred operatin gmode HYBRID ,E-MODE ,E-SAVE or
CHARGE (Ypage 21).
E-MODE CurrentlyUnavailable
The condition of charg eof th ehigh-voltage battery has dropped to th e
lowe rlimit and th eE-MODE operatingmode has bee nswitched off.
Driving wit hth einternal combustion engin eis activated and th eoper-
atin gmode switches to th ebasi cHYBRID setting.
XContinue drivin gusin gth einternal combustion engine.
You can switch to th eE-SAVE orCHARGE operatingmode as
require d (
Ypage 21).
If you selec tCHARGE ,th ehigh-voltage battery is charged.
Once th echarg elevel display fo rth ehigh-voltage battery has
increase dslightly, you can switch to th eE-MODE operatingmode
again .
OnlyE-MODE Availa ‐ble Power Limite dRefuel Immediately
The fueltank has bee nrun dry and th ecombustion engin ehas bee n
switched off.
A warnin gtone also sounds.
The vehicle will be powered by electrical energ yonly. Performanc eis
restricte dand th evehicle may accelerat emore slowly than normal.
XRefuel at th enearest gas station without fail .
In th e"Total range and electric range" menu, you can display th e
approximat erange of th evehicle (
Ypage 43).
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