2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV automatic transmission system

Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 25
Protecting the environment .................. .25
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .25
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 .............................. .81
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 ...................................... 318
2Contents

Rear ...............................................130
Setting ...........................................1 29
Setting the center air vents ........... 129
Setting the side air vents ...............1 29
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 180
Function/notes .............................1 80
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 72
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 72
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 72
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 184
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 235
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 165
Ashtray ............................................... 300
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 31
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 30
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........3 18
Hiding a service message .............. 318
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 318
Service message ............................ 318
Special service requirements ......... 318
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 72
Function ...........................................7 2
Switching off the alarm .................... 72
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Display message ............................ 255
Function/notes ............................. 199
Audio 20
Switching on/off ........................... 282 Audio menu (on-board computer)
.... 228
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified speci
alist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 250
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 319
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 137
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 136
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 107
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 143
Changing gear ............................... 143
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 140
Display message ............................ 264
Drive program ................................ 143
Drive program display .................... 142
Driving tips .................................... 143
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ......... 139
Emergency running mode .............. 147
Engaging drive position .................. 142
Engaging neutral ............................ 141
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 141
Engaging reverse gear ................... 141
Engaging the park position ............ 140
Kickdown ....................................... 143
Manual shifting .............................. 144
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 235
Overview ........................................ 140
Problem (malfunction) ................... 147
Pulling away ................................... 135
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 144
Trailer towing ................................. 143
Transmission position display ........ 142
Transmission positions .................. 142
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 147
Index5

CockpitOverview .......................................... 33
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ........................................ .369
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

ortant 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 ....................................... 267
8Index

Tires ............................................... 262
Vehicle ...........................................264
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 170
Activation conditions ..................... 170
Cruise control lever ....................... 169
Display Message ............................ 260
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 173
Driving tips ....................................1 74
Function/notes .............................1 68
Important safety notes .................. 168
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 172
Stopping ........................................ 171
Switching off .................................. 172
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 279
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 64
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Automatic locking (switch) ...............8 1
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .74
Control panel .................................. .40
Display message ............................ 266
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 80
Opening (from inside) ...................... 80
Overview .......................................... 80
Power closing .................................. 81
Downhill speed regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drinking and driving ......................... 157
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Roa d Eng
ineering pack-
age) ............................................... 211
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 212
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 235 Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 142
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving
Important safety notes .................. 131
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 319
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 204
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 165
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 64
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 63
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 69
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 63
Distance warning function ............... 64
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 69
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 62
Overview .......................................... 62
STEER CONTROL ............................. 72
Driving system
AIRMATIC package ........................ 180
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 168
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 174
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 184
Parking Pilot .................................. 187
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 195
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 204
Active Curve System ...................... 182
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 207
ADS ............................................... 180
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 184
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 199
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Blind Spot Assist ............................ 201
Cruise control ................................ 166
Display message ............................ 255
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 204
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 203
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package) ........... 176
Rear view camera .......................... 191
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 200
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Brakes ........................................... 158
Break-in period .............................. 131
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 174
Downhill gradient ........................... 158
Drinking and driving ....................... 157
Driving in winter ............................. 161
Driving on flooded roads ................ 160
Driving on sand .............................. 164
Driving on wet roads ...................... 160
Driving over obstacles ................... 164
Exhaust check ............................... 157
Fuel ................................................ 156
General .......................................... 156
Hydroplaning ................................. 160
Icy road surfaces ........................... 161
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 159
Off-road driving .............................. 162
Off-road fording ............................. 161
Snow chains .................................. 343
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 131
Tire ruts ......................................... 164
Towing a trailer .............................. 216
Traveling uphill ............................... 165
Wet road surface ........................... 159
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 257
Function/notes ............................. 210
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 229
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 139E
EASY-ENTRY featureActivating/deactivating ................. 234
Function/notes ............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/notes ............................. 101
Switching on/off ........................... 234
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................ 295
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 157
On-board computer ....................... 226
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 137
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 136
Deactivating/activating ................. 137
General information ....................... 136
Important safety notes .................. 136
Introduction ................................... 136
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 81
Vehicle ............................................. 81
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 367
Important safety notes .................. 366
Removing ....................................... 367
Storage location ............................ 367
Stowing .......................................... 367
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 53
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 85
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 26
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 277
Display message ............................ 251
10Index

Mobile phoneConnecting (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 .. 224Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
N
NavigationMenu (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
Index15

Sensor range ................................. 185
Towing a trailer .............................. 184
Warning display ............................. 186
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 155
Applying or releasing manually ...... 155
Display message ............................ 241
Electric parking brake .................... 154
Emergency braking ........................ 156
General notes ................................ 154
Releasing automatically ................. 155
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Parking Pilot
Display Message ............................ 259
Exiting a parking space .................. 190
Function/notes ............................. 187
Important safety notes .................. 187
Parking .......................................... 189
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 248
Indicator lamps ................................ 42
Problem (malfunction) ................... 248
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 62
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 324
Power locks ......................................... 81
Power washers .................................. 320
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 245
Operation ......................................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 245
Operation ......................................... 56
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 72
Immobilizer ...................................... 72
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25 Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 135
General notes ................................ 135
Hill start assist ............................... 136
Trailer ............................................ 135
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 236
Radiator cover ................................... 315
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 228
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Reading lamp ..................................... 111
Rear bench seat
Folding forwards/back .................. 292
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 130
Setting the temperature ................ 125
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 250
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Rear Seat Entertainment System
AUX jacks ...................................... 287
AUX jacks CD/DVD drive .............. 287
Rear seats
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 323
Display in the multimedia system .. 192
Function/notes ............................. 191
Switching on/off ........................... 192
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 128
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Index17

Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children secured
in the rear seats are safer than children secured
in the front-passenger seat. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install
a child restraint system on a rear seat. Children are generally better protected there.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the
vehicle:
Ralways secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safetynotes on the "Occupant classification system
(OCS)" (
Ypage 48)
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
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.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(
Ypage 43 )and the notes on correct use of seat
belts (Ypage 44).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb s(18 kg) until they reach a height where a
three-point seat belt can be properly fastened
without a booster seat.
Special seat belt retractor
GWARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac- tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are
equipped with a special seat belt retractor.
When activated, the special seat belt retractor
ensures that the seat belt will not slacken once
the child restraint system has been secured.
Children in the vehicle57
Safety
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