2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV park assist

Information on driving .................... 341
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 360
Labeling (overview) ........................ 356
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 361
Load index .....................................358
Load index (definition) ................... 360
M+S tires ....................................... 343
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 360
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 360
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) .............................3 60
Maximum tire load ......................... 358
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 360
MOExtended tires .......................... 343
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 361
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................3 60
Replacing ....................................... 361
Service life ..................................... 342
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 361
Snow chains .................................. 343
Speed rating (definition) ................ 360
Storing ...........................................3 62
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 359
Summer tires in winter .................. 343
Temperature .................................. 355
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 361
Tire bead (definition) ......................3 60
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 360
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 359
Tire size (data) ............................... 366
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 356
Tire tread ....................................... 342
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 360
Total load limit (definition) ............. 361
Traction ......................................... 355
Traction (definition) ....................... 361
Tread wea r ..................................... 355
T

WR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 361
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 354 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 359
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 361
Wheel and tire combination ........... 366
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 359
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 338
Important safety notes .................. 336
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 384
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 324
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 219
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 220
Driving tips .................................... 216
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 68
Important safety notes .................. 215
Installing the ball coupling ............. 217
Lights display message .................. 250
Mounting dimensions .................... 384
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 184
Power supply ................................. 221
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 135
Removing the ball coupling ............ 221
Trailer loads ................................... 384
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 336
Installing the towing eye ................ 337
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 338
Removing the towing eye ............... 337
Transporting the vehicle ................ 338
With both axles on the ground ....... 337
Towing eye ......................................... 326
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ............................. 200
Important safety notes .................. 200
Instrument cluster display ............. 200
Trail er c
oupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 221
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Trailer towingActive Blind Spot Assist ................. 207
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 209
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 203
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 221
Transfer case ..................................... 147
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 142
Transporting the vehicle .................. 338
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 165
Driving downhill ............................. 166
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ...............................................1 65
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 25
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 26
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 226
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 227
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 250
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 114
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 371
Installation ..................................... 371
Transmission output (maximum) .... 371
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 361
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) .............................8 0
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .......235 USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 286
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........299
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 29
Data acquisition ............................... 30
Display message ............................ 264
Equipment ....................................... 26
Individual settings .......................... 232
Limited Warranty .............................3 0
Loading .......................................... 351
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 365
Maintenance .................................... 27
Operating safety .............................. 28
Parking .......................................... 153
Parking for a long period ................ 156
Pulling away ................................... 135
Raising ........................................... 363
Reporting problems ......................... 29
Securing from rolling away ............ 362
Towing away .................................. 336
Transporting .................................. 338
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 74
Vehicle data ................................... 380
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 380
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 383
Fording depth ................................ 382
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 383
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 380
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 372
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 255
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 326
Index23

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers144
;Combination switch108
=Instrument cluster34
?Horn
ADIRECT SELECT lever140
BParking Assist PARKTRONIC
warning display186
COverhead control panel39
DClimate control systems119
EIgnition lock132
Start/Stop button132
FunctionPage
FAdjusts the steering wheel
manually100
GAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically100
Steering wheel heating101
HCruise control lever166
IOpens the hood314
JDiagnostics connection29
KElectric parking brake154
LLight switch107
Cockpit33
At a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
FunctionPage
:Multimedia system (see the
separate operating instruc-
tions)
;cSeat heating98
=sSeat ventilation99
?cParking Assist
PARKTRONIC184
Aè ECO start/stop func-
tion136
FunctionPage
B£ Hazard warning lamps109
CPASSENGER AIR BAG indica-
tor lamp42
ATA indicator lamp72
DåESP®67
36Center console
At a glance

Rvehicles with the memory function: the front-
passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an unfav-
orable position.
Rvehicles with a multicontour seat: the air pres-
sure in the side bolsters of the seat backrest
is increased.
If the hazardous situation passes without result-
ing in an accident, PRE-SAFE
®slackens the belt
pre-tensioning. On vehicles with multicontour
seats, the air pressure in the side bolsters is
reduced again. All settings made by PRE-SAFE
®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced:
XMove the seat backrest or seat back slightly
when the vehicle is stationary.
The seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and
the locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE
®convenience function. Informa-
tion about the convenience function can be
found under "Belt adjustment" (
Ypage 45).
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory occu-
pant protection system PLUS)
Introduction
PRE-SAFE®PLUS is only available in vehicles
with the Driving Assistance package.
Using the radar sensor system, PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS is able to detect that a head-on or rear-end
collision is imminent. In certain hazardous sit-
uations, PRE-SAFE
®PLUS takes pre-emptive
measures to protect the vehicle occupants.
Important safety notes
The intervention of PRE-SAFE®PLUS cannot
prevent an imminent collision.
The driver is not warned about the intervention
of PRE-SAFE
®PLUS.
PRE-SAFE®PLUS does not intervene if the vehi-
cle is backing up.
When driving, or when parking or exiting a park-
ing space with assistance from Parking Pilot,
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS will not apply the brakes.
Function
PRE-SAFE®PLUS intervenes in certain situa-
tions if the radar sensor system detects an
imminent head-on or rear-end collision.
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detected:
Rif the radar sensor system detects that a
head-on collision is imminent, the seat belts
are pre-tensioned.
Rif the radar sensor system detects that a rear-
end collision is imminent:
-the brake pressure is increased if the driver
applies the brakes when the vehicle is sta- tionary.
-the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
The PRE-SAFE®PLUS braking application is can-
celed:
Rif the accelerator pedal is depressed when a
gear is engaged
Rif the risk of a collision passes or is no longer
detected
Rif Distance Pilot DISTRONIC indicates an
intention to pull away
If the hazardous situation passes without result-
ing in an accident, the original settings are
restored.
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on the
type and severity of the impact:
Rthe hazard warning lamps are activated
Rthe emergency lighting is activated
Rthe vehicle doors are unlocked
Rthe front side windows are lowered
Rvehicles with a memory function: the electri-
cally adjustable steering wheel is raised
Rthe engine is switched off and the fuel supply
is cut off
Rvehicles with mbrace: automatic emergency
call
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GWARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
Braking
XKeep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
Active Brake Assist
General information
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 62).
Active Brake Assist consists of a distance warn-
ing function with an autonomous braking func-
tion and Adaptive Brake Assist.
Active Brake Assist can help you to minimize the
risk of a collision with the vehicle traveling in
front or reduce the effects of such a collision.
If Active Brake Assist detects that there is a risk
of collision, you will be warned visually and
acoustically. If you do not react to the visual and
audible collision warning, autonomous braking
can be initiated in critical situations. If you apply
the brake yourself in a critical situation, Adap-
tive Brake Assist of the Active Brake Assist sys-
tem supports you.
Important safety notes
In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
impaired if:
Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
Rthere is snow or heavy rain
Rthere is interference by other radar sources
Rthere are strong radar reflections, for exam-
ple in parking garages
Ra narrow vehicle is traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
Ra vehicle is traveling in front on a different line
Rnew vehicles or after servicing is carried out
on the Active Brake Assist system
Observe the notes in the section on breaking-
in (
Ypage 131).
Following damage to the front end of the vehicle,
have the configuration and operation of the
radar sensor checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. This also applies to collisions at slow
speeds where there is no visible damage to the
front of the vehicle.
Activating/deactivating
Active Brake Assist is automatically active after switching on the ignition.
You can activate or deactivate Active Brake
Assist (
Ypage 231) in the on-board computer.
When deactivated, the distance warning func-
tion and the autonomous braking function are
also deactivated.
If Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the æ
symbol appears in the assistance graphic dis-
play.
If DSR (
Ypage 210) is activated, Active Brake
Assist is deactivated.
Distance warning function
General information
The distance warning function can help you to
minimize the risk of a front-end collision with a
vehicle ahead or reduce the effects of such a
collision. If the distance warning function
detects that there is a risk of a collision, you will
be warned visually and acoustically.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems (Ypage 62).
GWARNING
The distance warning function does not react:
Rto people or animals
Rto oncoming vehicles
Rto crossing traffic
Rwhen cornering
Thus, the distance warning function cannot
provide a warning in all critical situations.
There is a risk of an accident.
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Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-uation and be ready to brake.
GWARNING
The distance warning function cannot always
clearly identify objects and complex traffic
situations.
In such cases, the distance warning function
may:
Rgive an unnecessary warning
Rnot give a warning
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and do not rely solely on the distance
warning function.
Function
Starting at a speed of around 4 mph (7 km/h),
the distance warning function warns you if you
rapidly approach a vehicle in front. An intermit-
tent warning tone will then sound, and the ·
distance warning lamp will light up in the instru-
ment cluster.
XBrake immediately in order to increase the
distance from the vehicle in front.
or
XTake evasive action, provided it is safe to do
so.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving conditions
may also cause the system to display a warning.
With the help of the radar sensor system, the
distance warning function can detect obstacles
that are in the path of your vehicle for an exten-
ded period of time.
Up to a speed of around 44 mph (70 km/h), the
distance warning function can also react to sta-
tionary obstacles, such as stopped or parked
vehicles.
Autonomous braking function
If the driver does not react to the distance warn- ing signal in a critical situation, Active Brake
Assist can assist the driver with the autonomous
braking function. Vehicles without Distance Pilot DISTRONIC:
the autonomous braking function is available in
the following speed ranges:
R4 - 65 mph (7 - 105 km/h) for moving objects
R4 - 31 mph (7 - 50 km/h) for stationary
objects
Vehicles with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC: the
autonomous braking function is available in the
following speed ranges:
R4 - 124 mph (7 - 200 km/h) for moving
objects
R4 - 31 mph (7 - 50 km/h) for stationary
objects
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving conditions
may also cause the Autonomous Braking Func-
tion to intervene.
If the autonomous braking function requires a
particularly high braking force, preventative
passenger protection measures (PRE-SAFE
®)
are activated simultaneously (Ypage 55).
Adaptive Brake Assist
General information
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Ypage 62).
With the help of adaptive Brake Assist, the dis-
tance warning signal can detect obstacles that
are in the path of your vehicle for an extended
period of time.
If adaptive Brake Assist detects a risk of colli-
sion with the vehicle in front, it calculates the
braking force necessary to avoid a collision. If
you apply the brakes forcefully, adaptive Brake
Assist will automatically increase the braking
force to a level suitable for the traffic conditions.
Adaptive Brake Assist provides braking assis-
tance in hazardous situations at speeds above
4 mph (7 km/h). It uses radar sensor technology
to assess the traffic situation.
Up to a speed of approximately 155 mph
(250 km/h), Adaptive Brake Assist is capable of
reacting to moving objects that have already
been detected as such at least once over the
period of observation.
Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h), Adaptive Brake Assist reacts to sta-
tionary obstacles.
If adaptive Brake Assist demands particularly
high braking force, preventative passenger pro-
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Safety
Z

iObserve the restrictions described in the
"Important safety notes" section
(
Ypage 70).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function will initially brake your vehicle by a partial
application of the brakes if a danger of colli-
sion is detected. There may be a collision
unless you brake yourself. Even after subse-
quent full application of the brakes a collision
cannot always be avoided, particularly when
approaching at too high a speed. There is a
risk of an accident.
Always apply the brakes yourself and try to
take evasive action, provided it is safe to do
so.
In the event of a partial application of the brakes,
the vehicle is braked with up to 50% of the full
braking pressure.
GWARNING
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function cannot always clearly identify objects and
complex traffic situations.
In such cases, Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function might:
Rissue an unnecessary warning or engage
Rneither give a warning nor intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay particular attention to the traffic
situation and be prepared to brake, especially
if Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic func-
tion alerts you. Terminate the intervention in a
non-critical driving situation.
GWARNING
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function cannot always clearly identify people, partic-
ularly if they are moving. Active Brake Assist
with cross-traffic function cannot intervene in
these cases. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay particular attention to the traffic
situation and be prepared to brake, especially
if Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic func-
tion alerts you.
In order to maintain the appropriate distance to
the vehicle in front and thus prevent a collision,
you must apply the brakes yourself.
GWARNING
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function does not react:
Rto small people, e.g. children
Rto animals
Rto oncoming vehicles
Rwhen cornering
As a result, Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function may not warn you or engage in
all critical situations. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake.
In the event of snowfall or heavy rain, the rec-
ognition can be impaired.
Recognition by the radar sensor system is also
impaired if:
Rthere is dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
Rthere is interference by other radar sources
Rthere are strong radar reflections, for exam-
ple in parking garages
Ra narrow vehicle is traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
Ra vehicle is traveling in front on a different line relative to the center of your vehicle
Rvehicles quickly move into the radar sensor
system detection range
Recognition by the camera system is also
impaired in the event of:
Rdirt on the camera or if the camera is covered
Rglare on the camera system, e.g. from the sun being low in the sky
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