2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE43AMG SUV engine

Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 24
Protecting the environment .................. .24
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .24
Operator's Manual ................................. 25
Service and vehicle operation ................2 5
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR codes for the rescue card ................2 9
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 29
Information on copyright ....................... 31
At a glance ........................................... 32
Cockpit .................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ................................. 33
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 34
Center console ...................................... 35
Overhead control panel .........................3 7
Door control panel ................................. 38
Safety ................................................... 39
Panic alarm ............................................ 39
Occupant safety .................................... 39
Children in the vehicle ........................... 55
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 60
Driving safety systems ........................... 60
Protection against theft .........................7 0
Opening and closing...........................71
SmartKey ............................................... 71
Doors ..................................................... 77
Cargo compartment .............................. .78
Side windows ......................................... 83
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 86
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....91
Correct driver's seat position ................ 91
Seats ..................................................... 91
Steering wheel ....................................... 97
Mirrors ................................................... 99
Memory function ................................. 102
Lights and windshield wipers ..........104
Exterior lighting ................................... 104 Interior lighting .................................... 108
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with LED
headlamps) .......................................... 109
Windshield wipers ................................ 109
Climate control
................................. 113
Overview of climate control systems ... 113
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 117
Setting the air vents ............................ 122
Driving and parking ..........................124
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 124
Driving ................................................. 124
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 132
Automatic transmission ....................... 132
Refueling ............................................. 139
Parking ................................................ 145
Driving tips .......................................... 148
Driving systems ................................... 157
Towing a trailer .................................... 199
On-board computer and displays ....206
Important safety notes ........................ 206
Displays and operation ........................ 206
Menus and submenus ......................... 209
Display messages ................................ 220
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 250
Multimedia system ...........................263
General notes ...................................... 263
Important safety notes ........................ 263
Function restrictions ............................ 263
Operating system ................................ 264
Stowage and features ......................270
Stowage areas ..................................... 270
Features .............................................. 277
Maintenance and care ......................294
Engine compartment ........................... 294
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 298
Care ..................................................... 299
2Contents

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 168
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 281
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .303
Display in the multimedia system .. 186
Function/notes .............................1 85
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 268
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 118
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 214
Display message ............................ 240
Function/information .................... 194
Trailer towing ................................. 197
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 214
Display message ............................ 227
Function/notes ................................ 62
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 214
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety notes .................... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 238 Function/notes ............................. 171
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 215
Display message ............................ 240
Function/information .................... 197
Trailer towing ................................. 199
Active light function ......................... 106
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 63
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 173
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 234
Function/notes ............................. 107
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 356
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
Adjusting the volume
Audio 20 ........................................ 264
COMAND ....................................... 264
ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping Sys-
tem)
Fu
nction/notes ............................. 170
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 51
Display message ............................ 231
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Knee bag .......................................... 45
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Side impact air bag .......................... 46
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air filter (display message) .............. 237
AIR FLOW ........................................... 118
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 123
Important safety notes .................. 122
Rear ............................................... 123
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Setting ........................................... 122
Setting the center air vents ........... 122
Setting the side air vents ............... 123
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC package
ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping
System) ......................................... 170
Function/notes ............................. 169
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 70
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 70
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 70
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 173
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 218
Approach/departure angle .............. 156
Ashtray ............................................... 279
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 214
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 213
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 298
Hiding a service message .............. 298
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 298
Service message ............................ 298
Special service requirements ......... 298
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 70
Function ........................................... 70
Switching off the alarm .................... 70
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 214
Display message ............................ 238
Function/notes ............................. 189
Audio 20
Switching on/off ........................... 264
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 211
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 233
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 299
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 130
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 129
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 104
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 135
Cha
nging gear ............................... 135
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 132
Display message ............................ 246
Drive program ................................ 135
Drive program display .................... 134
Driving tips .................................... 135
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ......... 132
Emergency running mode .............. 139
Engaging drive position .................. 134
Engaging neutral ............................ 133
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 133
Engaging reverse gear ................... 133
Engaging the park position ............ 132
Kickdown ....................................... 135
Manual shifting .............................. 136
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 218
Overview ........................................ 132
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Pulling away ................................... 128
Starting the engine ........................ 127
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 136
Trailer towing ................................. 135
Transmission position display ........ 134
Transmission positions .................. 134
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 139
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 269
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 361
B
Back button ....................................... 264
Bag hook ............................................ 275
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Cargo compartment floorImportant safety notes .................. 276
Opening/closing ............................ 276
Stowage well (under) .................... .276
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 274
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
CD player (on-board computer) ........212
Center console
Lower section .................................. 36
Upper section .................................. 35
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 216
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........7 1
Child
Restraint system .............................. 56
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 59
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 57
On the front-passenger seat ............ 58
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 58
Top Tether ...................................... .57
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 59
Rear doors ...................................... .60
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .55
Cigarette lighter ................................ 280
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .302
Trailer tow hitch .............................3 04
C

limate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 115
Controlling automatically ...............1 18
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 118
Defrosting the windows ................. 120
Defrosting the windshield .............. 120
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 113
General notes ................................ 113
Indicator lamp ................................ 118
Ionization ....................................... 122
Maximum cooling .......................... 120 Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 117
Overview of systems ......................1
13
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 121
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 118
Rear control panel ......................... 115
Refrigerant ..................................... 357
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 358
Setting the air distribution ............. 119
Setting the air vents ......................1 22
Setting the airflow ......................... 119
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 118
Setting the temperature ................ 119
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 121
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 121
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 121
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 120
Coat hooks ......................................... 276
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 349
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
Switching on/off ........................... 264
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 304
Combination switch .......................... 105
Connectin g a USB de
vice
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 209
Controller ...........................................2 64
Convenience closing feature .............. 84
Convenience opening feature ............ 84
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 297
Display message ............................ 234
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Filling capacity ............................... 357
Important safety notes .................. 356
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 218
Temperature gauge ........................ 207
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 31
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 233
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 109
Crosswind Assist ................................. 66
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 66
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 158
Activation conditions ..................... 158
Cruise control lever ....................... 158
Deactivating ................................... 159
Display message ............................ 243
Driving system ............................... 157
Function/notes ............................. 157
Important safety notes .................. 157
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 158
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 278
Important safety notes .................. 277
Rear compartment ......................... 279
Temperature controlled ................. 278
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 212
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ............................. 104
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 216
Declarations of conformity ................. 27DEF
Adding ........................................... 142
Display message ............................ 237
Filling capacity ............................... 355
Important safety notes .................. 355
Diagnostics connection ...................... 28
Digital speedometer ......................... 210
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 132
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 298
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 221
Driving systems ............................. 238
Engine ............................................ 234
General notes ................................ 220
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 220
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 249
Lights ............................................. 233
Safety systems .............................. 222
SmartKey ....................................... 249
Tires ............................................... 244
Vehicle ........................................... 246
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 161
Activation conditions ..................... 161
Cruise control lever ....................... 160
Display Message ............................ 241
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 164
Driving tips .................................... 165
Function/notes ............................. 159
Important safety notes .................. 159
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 163
Stopping ........................................ 162
Switching off .................................. 163
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 261
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 62
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 216
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 78
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Wet road surface ........................... 151
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................2 39
Function/notes .............................1 68
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 212
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 132
E
EASY-ENTRY featureActivating/deactivating ................. 217
Function/notes ................................ 98
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive .............................9 9
Function/notes ................................ 98
Switching on/off ........................... 217
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ................................ 66
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 149
On-board computer ....................... 209
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 130
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 129
Deactivating/activating ................. 130
General information ....................... 129
Important safety notes .................. 129
Introduction ................................... 129
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 78
Vehicle ............................................. 78
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 346
Important safety notes .................. 346
Removing ....................................... 347
Storage location ............................ 347
Stowing .......................................... 347
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 51 Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 82
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 259
Display message ............................ 234
ECO start/stop function ................ 129
Engine number ............................... 352
Irregular running ............................ 131
Jump-starting ................................. 313
Starting (important safety notes) ... 126
Starting problems .......................... 131
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 127
Starting via smartphone ................ 127
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 127
Switching off .................................. 146
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 318
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 296
Additives ........................................ 356
Checki ng the o
il level ..................... 295
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 296
Display message ............................ 236
Filling capacity ............................... 356
Notes about oil grades ................... 355
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 295
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 218
Engine switch-off
see ECO start/stop function
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 218
Characteristics ................................. 65
Deactivating/activating ................... 65
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ................................ 64
General notes .................................. 64
Important safety information ........... 64
Trailer stabilization ........................... 66
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Warning lamp ................................. 255
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 64
Exhaust check ................................... 149
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 303
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 101
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Folding in/out (automatically) .......1 00
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 100
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 100
Setting ...........................................1 00
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 102
Storing the parking position .......... 101
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 272
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 265
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 307
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 306
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 308
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ...........................................2 92
Fog lamps (extended range) ............. 107
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 273
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 152
On flooded roads ........................... 152
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 350
Two-way radio ................................ 350
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 354
Consumption statistics .................. 209
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 210 Displaying the range ......................2
10
Driving tips ....................................1 48
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 353
Important safety notes .................. 353
Low outside temperatures ............. 354
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Quality (diesel) ............................... 354
Refueling ........................................ 139
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 353
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 141
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 237
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 353
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 318
Before changing ............................. 319
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 319
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 319
Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 320
Important safety notes .................. 318
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 292
General notes ................................ 289
Important safety notes .................. 290
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 92
Problems when programming ........2 91
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 290
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 291
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 218
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box ...........................................2 71
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 339
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H
Hazard warning lamps...................... 106
Head restraints
Adjusting .........................................9 3
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 94
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 94
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 94
Luxury .............................................. 94
Headlamps
Fogging up .....................................1 08
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 05
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 107
Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Highway mode ................................... 107
Hill start assist .................................. 128
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 167
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes .............................1 67
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 63
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 95
Display message ............................ 248
Important safety notes .................. 294
Opening ......................................... 294
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 152
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 70
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insect protection on the radiator .... 295
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 33
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 206Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 216
Overview ........................................ 106
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 109
Emergency lighting ........................ 109
General notes ................................ 108
Manual control ............................... 108
Overview ........................................ 108
Reading lamp ................................. 108
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 263
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 306
Using ............................................. 342
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 313
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 125
Start/Stop button .......................... 125
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 72
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Deactivation ..................................... 72
Display message ............................ 249
Locking ............................................ 72
Start function ................................... 73
Starting the engine ........................ 127
Unlocking ......................................... 72
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 135
Manual gearshifting ....................... 138
Knee bag .............................................. 45
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 215
Display message ............................ 240
Function/information .................... 193
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
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