2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV HYBRID lock

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 :.
Charging the high-voltage battery at
the charging station
Before beginning the charging process at a
charging station without communication capa-
bilities, you must first activate the station, e.g.
using an RFID card. Observe the on-site opera-
tor instructions for the charging station.
The connection for the vehicle at a charging sta-
tion is identical to the connection on a wallbox
(
Ypage 34).
Problems with the charging process
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The charge socket flap
cannot be opened.The charge socket flap is not unlocked.
XUnlock the vehicle (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).
If the SmartKey battery is discharged:
XUnlock the driver's door using the mechanical key (see the vehicle
Operator's Manual).
or
XUnlock the vehicle centrally from the inside (see the vehicle Oper-
ator's Manual).
The charge socket flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.
XLock the vehicle and unlock it again.
If, after that, the opening mechanism is still jammed:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Charging the high-voltage battery35
Driving and parking
Z

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The high-voltage battery
is not being charged.The indicator lamp on the vehicle socket flashes red.
A malfunction has occurred during the initialization of the charging
process or during charging.
XDisconnect the charging cable connector from the vehicle socket
and plug it back into the vehicle socket.
If the problem persists:
XHave the mains socket checked for correct function or use another
mains socket.
or
XUse a different charging station.
or
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The indicator lamp on the vehicle socket does not light up.
No connection can be established between the vehicle and the exter-
nal power source.
XConnect the charging cable once again.
If the problem persists:
XHave the mains socket checked for correct function or use another
mains socket.
or
XUse a different charging station.
or
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The charging cable con-
nector cannot be
removed from the vehi-
cle socket.The snap fastener on the charging cable connector is locked.
XPress and hold the button on the charging cable connector. The
snap fastener on the vehicle socket is unlocked.
XRemove the charging cable connector from the vehicle socket.
If the snap fastener on the charging cable connector is locked:
XPress and hold the button on the charging cable connector and try
to release the lock.
Online access to the vehicle
General information
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
iOperation of integrated information sys-
tems and communications equipment in
the vehicle: you must observe the legal
requirements for the country in which you are
currently driving.
36Charging the high-voltage battery
Driving and parking

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 messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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You canno tstart th eengin eagain due to amalfunction .
A warning tone also sounds.
If th eengin eis running:
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
If you switch off th eengine:
XSafeguar dth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (see th evehicl eOpera-
tor' sManual).
XNotify aqualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
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Towing Not Permit ‐ted See Operator'sManual
The hybrid drive system is malfunctioning .
XHaveth evehicl etransporte don atransporte ror trailer to th enear-
est qualified specialist workshop .
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StörungWerkstattaufsuchen(Malfunction
Visit workshop )
The hybrid drive system is malfunctioning .
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop .
Û
Malfunction
The hybrid drive system is malfunctioning .
XHaveth evehicl etowed away by aprofessional recovery compan yto
th eneares tqualified specialist workshop .
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Malfunction
The drive system is malfunctioning .
The ECO start/sto pfunction may hav efailed.
The drive powe ris restricted.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
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ChargerCable Con ‐nected
The charging cable connecto ris connecte dto th evehicl esocket.
You canno tdrive off as lon gas th echarging cable connecto ris still
connected.
Befor eyou drive off :
XRemove thecharging cable connecto rfrom th evehicl esocke t
(Ypage 34) .
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Please Wai tDepressurizing Tan k
The fuel filler flap unlocking butto nhas been pulled .The fuel tan kmus t
be depressurized before refueling.
XWait until th efuel tan kis depressurized and th efuel filler flap is
unlocked.
The opening process for th efuel filler cap may tak eup to 15
minutes.
6
Tan kis Depressur ‐izedReadyforRefu‐eling
The fuel tan kis no wdepressurized. The vehicl emay no wbe refueled .
XObserveth einformation on refuelin gon th efuel filler flap .
XOpenth efuel filler cap and remove it (Ypage 27).
46Display messages
On-board computer and displays