2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE43AMG SUV headlamp

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

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
Index5

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
12Index

Lap time (RACETIMER)...................... 218
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 57
Level control
AIRMATIC ...................................... 171
Level control (display message) ...... 238
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) .................................................. .233
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 233
Light sensor (display message) ....... 233
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 216
Active light function ....................... 106
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 107
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 104
Fog lamps (extended) .................... 107
Hazard warning lamps ................... 106
High beam flasher .......................... 105
High-beam headlamps ................... 105
Highway mode ............................... 107
Light switch ................................... 104
Low-beam headlamps .................... 105
Parking lamps ................................ 105
Rear fog lamp ................................ 105
Standing lamps .............................. 105
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 216
Turn signals ................................... 105
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 270
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 78
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................7 7
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board comput er)
.
............................. .216
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/off ........................... 105 Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) ..................... 95
Luxury head restraints ....................... 94
M
M+S tires............................................ 323
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 01
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 86
Display message ............................ 227
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 286
Downloading routes ....................... 289
Emergency call .............................. 283
General notes ................................ 283
Geo fencing ................................... 289
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 88
MB info call button ........................ 285
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 288
Remote vehicle locking .................. 287
Roadside Assistance button .......... 284
Search & Send ............................... 286
Self-test ......................................... 283
Speed alert .................................... 289
System .......................................... 283
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 289
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 287
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Inserting .......................................... 73
Locking vehicle ................................ 78
Removing ......................................... 73
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 78
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 271
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 212
Memory function ............................... 102
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 185
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 194
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 197
Index13

Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
:Speedometer wit hsegments20 6
Warning and indicator lamps:
å ESP®OF F255
! ABS253
Braking252
$ (USAonly)
J (Canada only)
LLow-beam headlamps105
T Parking lamp s105
÷ ESP®25 5
K High-beam headlamps105
Electric parking brak e(red)25 8
F (USAonly)
! (Canada only)
!Electric parking brak e
(yellow)25 8
· Distanc ewarning26 1
;#! Turn signals105
=Multifunction display208
FunctionPag e
?Tachometer206
Warning and indicator lamps:
R Rear fog lamp105
; CheckEngin e259
h Tirepressur emonitor26 2
6 Restrain tsystem40
ü Seat belt s250
% Diesel engine: preglow127
ACoolan ttemperature gauge20 7
Warning and indicator lamps:
? Coolan t259
BFue llevel indicator
Warning and indicator lamps:
8 Reserve fuel wit hfuel
filler flap location indicator
(right-hand side )
259
CInstrumen tcluste rlighting20 6
iInformation on displayin gth eoutside tem-
peratur ein th emultifunction display can be foun
dunder "Outside temperature display"
(Ypage 206).
Instrument cluster33
At a glance

Automa tic anti-glare mirrors
GWARNING
Electrolyt emay escape if th eglas sin an auto -
matic anti-glare mirror breaks .The electrolyt e
is harmful and causes irritation .It mus tno t
come int ocontact wit hyour skin, eyes ,res -
piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
There is aris kof injury.
If you come int ocontact wit hth eelectrolyte,
observ eth efollowing:
RRins eoff th eelectrolyt efrom your skin
immediately wit hwater.
RImmediately rinse th eelectrolyt eout of
your eyes thoroughly wit hclean water.
RIf th eelectrolyt eis swallowed, immediately
rinse your mout hout thoroughly. Do no t
induce vomiting .
RIf electrolytecomes int ocontact wit hyour
skin or hair or is swallowed, see kmedical
attention immediately.
RImmediately chang eout of clothing whic h
has come int ocontact wit helectrolyte.
RIf an allergic reaction occurs, see kmedical
attention immediately.
The rear-view mirror and th eexterio rmirror on
th edriver's side automatically go int oanti-glare
mod eif th efollowin gcondition sare met simul-
taneously:
Rth eignition is switched on and
Rinciden tligh tfrom headlamp sstrikes th esen -
sor in th erear-view mirror
The mirror sdo no tgo int oanti-glare mod eif
revers egear is engage dor if th e
i
nterior lighting
is switched on .
Parking position for the exteri or mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Setting and stori ng the parking position
You can position th efront-passenger side exte -
rio rmirror in suc h away that you can see th e
rear whee lon that side as soo nas you engage
revers egear .You can store this position .
Using reverse gear
:Buttonfor th edriver's side exterio rmirror
;Butto nfor th efront-passenger side exterio r
mirror
=Adjustmen tbutto n
?Memory butto nM
XBring th evehicl eto astandstill.
XTurn th eSmartKey to position 2in th eignition
loc k (Ypage 125).
XPress butto n;.
XEngage revers egear .
The exterio rmirror on th efront-passenger
side moves to th edefault setting parking posi-
tion .
XUse butto n= to adjust th eexterio rmirror to
a position that allows you to see th erear
whee land th ecurb.
The parking position is stored.
iIf you shif tth etransmission to another posi-
tion ,th eexterio rmirror on th efront-
passenger side return sto th edrivin gposition .
Using the mem orybutton
You can store th eparking position of th eexte -
rio rmirror on th efront-passenger side usin g
memory butto nM ?. The revers egear mus tno t
be engage dduring th eprocess.
XTurn th eSmartKey to position 2in th eignition
loc k (Ypage 125).
XPress butto n;.
XUse butto n= to adjust th eexterio rmirror to
a position that allows you to see th erear
whee land th ecurb.
Mirrors101
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z

Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched on
even during the daytime. In some countries,
operation of the headlamps varies due to legal
requirements and self-imposed obligations.
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options
Exterior lighting can be set using:
Rthe light switch
Rthe combination switch (Ypage 105)
Rthe on-board computer (Ypage 216)
Light switch
Operation
1 WLeft-hand standing lamps
2XRight-hand standing lamps
3TParking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4ÃAutomatic headlamp mode, controlled
by the light sensor
5 LLow-beam/high-beam headlamps
BRRear fog lamp
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn the light switch to Ã.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/stand-
ing lamps) switches off automatically if you:
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
Ropen the driver's door with the SmartKey in
position 0in the ignition lock
Automatic headlamp mode
à is the favored light switch position. The
light setting is automatically selected according
to the brightness of the ambient light (excep-
tion: poor visibility due to weather conditions
such as fog, snow or spray):
RSmartKey in position 1in the ignition lock: the
parking lamps are switched on/off automat-
ically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
RWith the engine running (USA only): if you
have switched on the Daytime Running
Lightsfunction in the on-board computer,
the daytime running lamps or the parking
lamps and low-beam headlamps are switched
on or off automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
XTo switch on automatic headlamp mode:
turn the light switch to Ã.
GWARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid.
The driver is responsible for the vehicle's light-
ing at all times.
Canada only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visibility
of your vehicle during the day. The daytime run-
ning lamps function is required by law in Can-
ada. It cannot therefore be deactivated.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from a
drive position to P, the daytime running lamps/
low-beam headlamps go out after three
minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is sta-
tionary and in bright ambient light: if you turn the
light switch to the Tposition, the daytime
running lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to L, the manual settings take prec-
edence over the daytime running lamps.
USA only:
104Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

The daytime running lamps improve the visibility
of your vehicle during the day. To do this, the
daytime running lamps function must be
switched on using the on-board computer
(
Ypage 216).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to TorL, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
Even if the light sensor does not detect that it is
dark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-
lamps switch on when the ignition is switched on and the light switch is set to the Lposition.
This is a particularly useful function in the event
of rain and fog.
XTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to posi- tion 2or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to L.
The green Lindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of thick
fog. Please take note of the country-specific
regulations for the use of rear fog lamps.
XTo switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2or
start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to Lorà .
XPress the Rbutton.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
XTo switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
R button.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Parking lamps
!If the battery charge is very low, the parking
lamps or standing lamps are automatically
switched off to enable the next engine start.
Always park your vehicle safely and in a well lit
area, in accordance with the relevant legal
stipulations. Avoid using the Tparking
lamps over a period of several hours. If pos-
sible, switch on the right-hand Xor left-
hand W standing lamps.
XTo switch on: turn the light switch to T.
The green Tindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
XTo switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey should not be in the ignition lock or
it should be in position 0.
XTurn the light switch toW(left-hand side of
the vehicle) or X(right-hand side of the
vehicle).
Vehicles towing a trailer: both the right-hand
and left-hand standing lamps (tail lamps) are
always illuminated on the trailer.
Combination switch
:High-beam headlamps
;Turn signal, right
=High-beam flasher
?Turn signal, left
XTo indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;or?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction of
arrow ;or?.
XTo switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the light switch to LorÃ.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
In the Ãposition, the high-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark and
the engine is running.
Exterior lighting105
Lights and windshield wipers
Z