2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV HYBRID key battery

A
AccidentAutomat icmeasures after an acc i-
dent ................................................ .10
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ...................17
Air-conditioning system
see Climat e control
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
B
Battery (high-voltage)see High-voltage battery
Battery (vehicle)
Display message .............................. 47
Im portant safety notes .................... 52
Jump starting .................................. .53
Brake pedal
Pedal resistance/pedal travel .......... 11
Brakes
RBS warning lamp ............................ 49
Recuperative Brake System ............. 11
Warning lamp ................................... 48
Breakdown
see Towing away
C
Chargingsee Charging the high-voltage bat-
tery (important safety notes)
Charging cable
Connecting ...................................... 33
Controls ........................................... 32
Important safety notes .................... 31
Indicator lamp .................................. 33
Removing ......................................... 34
Storing ............................................. 31
Warming up ..................................... 31
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ..................... 29
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) ................................................ 15
Cooling with air dehumidification ..... 17 Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................... 13
General notes .................................. 13
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................... 19
Overview of systems ........................ 13
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ................................. 18
Pre-entry climate control via key ..... 17
Rear control panel ........................... 15
Refrigerant filling capacity ............... 54
Switching residual heat on/off ........ 17
COMAND
Menu overview ................................. 50
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) ............................................ 43
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ........................... 51
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) .............................. 43
Filling capacity ................................. 54
Temperature gauge .......................... 39
Cooling
see Climate control
D
Datasee Technical data
Display
Condition of charge ......................... 40
see Display messages
Display message
Hybrid drive system ......................... 45
Display messages
Engine .............................................. 47
Vehicle ............................................. 48
Driving safety systems
Recuperative Brake System ............. 11
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation .............. 22
E
ECO start/stop function PLUG-IN HYBRID operation .............. 23
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 10
Index3

On-board computerDisplay messages ........................... .45
HYBRID menu .................................. 43
Important safety notes .................... 38
Instrument cluster menu .................. 44
Menu overview ................................. 39
Settings menu .................................. 43
Trip menu ......................................... 40
Online access to the vehicle
Data protection ................................ 37
Functions ......................................... 37
General information .........................3 6
Internet ............................................ 37
Operating safety .................................... 7
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment .............................7
P
PLUG-IN HYBRID operatingElectrical energy generated .............5 0
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation
Automatic engine start (ECO
start/stop function) .........................2 3
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ......................... 23
Charge level of the high-voltage
battery ............................................. 40
Charging the high-voltage battery .... 40
Displaying the total range and
electric range ................................... 43
Driving tips ...................................... 26
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............ 22
ECO start/stop function .................. 23
Electric motor (power display) ......... 38
Energy flow display .......................... 40
Fuel consumption ............................ 50
Fuel consumption (COMAND) .......... 50
General notes .................................. 20
High-voltage battery (condition of
charge) ............................................ 40
Hybrid drive system overview ............ 8
HYBRID menu .................................. 43
Important safety notes .................... 20
Instrument cluster (power dis-
play) ................................................. 38
Noiseless start ................................. 22
Operating (on-board computer) ....... 38 Operating mode ............................... 21
Overrun mode .................................. 24
Parking ............................................ 37
Power display (electric motor) ......... 38
Problems ......................................... 25
Problems with SRS (supplemental
restraint system) .............................. 26
Problems with the combustion
engine .............................................. 25
Problems with the hybrid drive
system ............................................. 26
Problems with the Recuperative
Brake System ................................... 25
Pulling away ..................................... 22
READY display ................................. 22
Recuperative Brake System ............. 20
Route-based operating strategy ....... 24
Shifting manually ............................. 23
Starting ............................................ 22
When the vehicle is stationary ......... 26
Pre-entry cli
mate control (via
SmartKey)
Problems (malfunctions) .................. 18
Pre-entry climate control at time of
departure
General notes .................................. 18
Setting departure time ..................... 19
Pre-entry climate control via
SmartKey
General notes .................................. 17
Protection of the environment ............. 7
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Qualified specialist workshop .............. 7
R
RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
Warning lamp ................................... 49
Recuperative Brake System
Driving safety systems ..................... 11
Important safety notes .................... 11
Refueling
Refueling process ............................ 27
Refueling process (PLUG-IN
HYBRID vehicles) ............................. 27
Index5

In the vehicle Operator's Manual, information and recommendations can be found on:
Rusing automatic climate control
Rusing the rear control panel
Rthe individual functions
Observe these notes for optimal use of the automatic climate control.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function is even available when the engine is not running
(
Ypage 17).
Use the residual heat function if you want to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when the ignition is switched off. The residual heat function can only be activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off. When the ignition is switched on, the residual heat function is switched off
(
Ypage 17).
Operating the climate control sys-
tems
Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumid-ification" function, the air inside the vehicle will
not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also
not be dehumidified. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Therefore, deactivate the cooling
with air-dehumidification function only briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
is available even when the engine is not running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu-
midified according to the temperature selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc-
tion.
XTo activate: press the¿orÁ button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿orÁ button
lights up.
XTo deactivate: press the¿orÁ but-
ton.
The indicator lamp in the ¿orÁ button
goes out. The "Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion" function has a delayed switch-off fea-
ture.
Switching the residual heat on or off
It is possible to make use of the residual heat of
the engine to continue heating the stationary
vehicle for up to 30 minutesafter the engine has
been switched off. The heating time depends on
the set interior temperature.
XTo activate: press theÌorÁ button.
The indicator lamp in the ÌorÁ button
lights up.
XTo deactivate: press theÌorÁ but-
ton.
The indicator lamp in the ÌorÁ button
goes out.
The blower will run at a low speed regardless of
the airflow setting.
If you activate the residual heat function at high
temperatures, only the ventilation will be acti-
vated. The blower runs at medium speed.
Residual heat is deactivated automatically:
Rafter approximately 30 minutes
Rwhen the ignition is switched on
Rif the battery voltage drops
Pre-entry climate control via Smart-
Key
General notes
Before getting in, the vehicle interior can be
briefly warmed or ventilated in advance and the air from the air vents can be pre-cooled.
The high-voltage battery must be sufficiently
charged before "Pre-entry climate control via
SmartKey" can be activated.
When the vehicle is pre-cooled, the following
functions are activated if required:
RClimate control system
RBlower
RSeat ventilation
Operating the climate control systems17
Climate control

When the vehicle is pre-heated, the following
functions are activated if required:
RClimate control system
RBlower
RSeat heating
If you have activated ionization via the multime-
dia system, it is activated together with pre-
entry climate control.
Activating/deactivating
Before "Pre-entry climate control via SmartKey"
can be activated, you must activate the function
using the on-board computer.
XTo activate: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
The climate control functions are activated
for up to 5 minutes for pre-heating and pre-
cooling.
XTo deactivate: "Pre-entry climate control via
SmartKey" deactivates automatically when
the engine is started.
The following functions remain active after the
engine is started:
RSeat heating (heating)
RSeat ventilation (ventilation)
RIonization
Problems with "Pre-entry climate control via SmartKey"
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
"Pre-entry climate con-
trol via SmartKey" can-
not be switched on or
has switched itself off.The condition of charge of the high-voltage battery is under the speci-
fied minimum condition of charge.
XStart the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill.
The engine powers the electric motor. The electric motor operates
as a generator. The high-voltage battery is being charged.
Further information on charging the high-voltage battery via:
Ra mains socket (Ypage 31)
Ra charging station (Ypage 35)
Ra wallbox (Ypage 34)
"Pre-entry climate control via SmartKey" has been started more than
twice with the engine switched off.
XSwitch on the engine and let it run for more than ten seconds.
XTry again to switch on "Pre-entry climate control via SmartKey".
Pre-entry climate control at time of
departure
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
General notes
You can use the "Pre-entry climate control at
departure time" function to cool or heat the
vehicle interior if the engine is not running.
The "Pre-entry climate control at departure
time" function can be activated regardless of
whether or not the vehicle is connected to an
electric power supply. The condition of charge of
the high-voltage battery must be higher than the
specified minimum condition of charge, how-
ever.
When the vehicle is connected to an electric
power supply, priority is given to charging the
high-voltage battery to the specified minimum
charge. "Pre-entry climate control at departure
time" is only activated subsequently.
18Operating the climate control systems
Climate control

iFrom a speed of 1 mph (2 km/h), the fuel
filler flap can no longer be opened.
iThe unlocking process for the fuel filler cap
may take up to 15 minutes.
:To open the fuel filler flap
;To insert the fuel filler cap
=Instruction label for fuel type to be refueled
?Tire pressure table
XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
XTurn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and
remove it.
XInsert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the
inside of the fuel filler flap.
XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and
refuel.
XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may
leak out.
Closing the fuel filler flap
XReplace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
XClose the fuel filler flap.
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehi-
cle.
If you drive at speeds above 1 mph (2 km/h)
with the fuel filler flap open, the Fuel Filler
Flap Openmessage is shown in the multifunc-
tion display.
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the
8 reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. A mes-
sage appears on the multifunction display.
In addition, the ;Check Engine warning
lamp may light up.
Information on indicator and warning lamps in
the instrument cluster (see the vehicle Opera-
tor's Manual).
Problems with the fuel tank
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The fuel filler flap cannot
be opened.The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
XUnlock the vehicle (see the vehicle Operator's Manual).
XDepressurize the fuel tank (Ypage 27).
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XUnlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (see the vehicle Oper-
ator's Manual).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jammed.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
28Refueling
Driving and parking

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

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).
Display messages45
On-board computer and displays
Z