2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE center console

Roof carrier
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character-
istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
!Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use roof carriers that have been tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This
helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such a
way that the vehicle will not sustain damage
even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, ensure
that when the roof carrier is installed you can:
Rraise the sliding sunroof fully
Ropen the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel fully
Ropen the tailgate fully
You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section
(
Ypage 390).
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load
may become detached from the vehicle. You
must therefore ensure that you observe the roof
carrier manufacturer's installation instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier
XSecure the roof carrier to roof rails :. In
doing so, observe the manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions.
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Cup holder
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior
and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may not always be able to
hold the objects placed in them in the event of
an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
changes of direction.
RAlways stow objects in such a way that they cannot be tossed about in these or similar
situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets.
REnsure that closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects in
the cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 295).
!Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill.
!Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup
holder in the center console to continuous,
strong and direct sunlight. The passenger
compartment in the area of the center con-
sole can otherwise be damaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key in the tem-
perature-controlled cup hol der (
Ypage 305).
Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO key will not be rec-
ognized.
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The stowage compartments in the doors provide
space for bottles with a capacity of up to
34 fl. oz. (1.0l).
The bottles are not secured or prevented from
tipping over. Therefore, do not place any open
drink containers in the stowage compartments.
Cup holder in the front center console
:Cup holder
;Cover
XTo open: slide cover ;to its foremost posi-
tion.
XTo close: pull cover ;back as far as it will go.
You can remove the cup holder's rubber mat for
cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
Temperature-controlled cup holder in
the front-compartment center console
:Cup holder
;Residual heat indicator lamp
=Switch
The temperature-controlled cup holder can be
used to keep cold drinks cool and warm drinks
warm.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
XTo switch on the cooling function: press
and hold button =until the blue indicator
lamp on the button lights up.
XTo switch on the heating function: press
and hold button =until the red indicator
lamp on the button lights up.
XTo switch off the function: press and hold
button =until the indicator lamp on the but-
ton goes out.
When the heating function is used, the metal
insert of the cup holder is heated. Once a certain
temperature is reached, residual heat indicator
lamp ;lights up. This means that the metal
insert of the cup holder is hot. For this reason,
you must not reach into the cup holder metal
insert.
Do not use hard or sharp objects to clean the
cup holder. Use only a soft cloth to clean it.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
!Do not sit on or support your body weight on
the rear seat armrest when it is folded down,
as you could otherwise damage it.
XFold down the rear seat armrest.
Cup holder :is located in the rear seat arm-
rest.
Sun visors
Overview
GWARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
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Ashtray
Fron t ashtray
!The holder under th eashtray is no theat
resistant .Befor eplacing lit cigarette sin th e
ashtray, mak esur ethat th eashtray is prop-
erl yengaged. Otherwise ,th eholder could be
damaged.
XTo open :slid ecover :to it sforemost posi-
tion .
XFold cover =of th einsert upwards.
XTo remove th einsert: push insert =to th e
lef t?.
Inser t= slides out slightly to th eright .
XLiftinsert =up; and out .
XTo re-install th einsert: placeinsert =into
th eholder and press it down on th eright until
it engages.
XTo close: pull cover :bac kas far as it will go.
Rea r-compa rtment ashtray
!Close th eashtray when it is no tin use and
before you fol dth erear seat sforward .You
can otherwise damag eth eashtray.
Vehicles without aRear Seat Entertainmen tSys -
te m hav ean ashtray in th ecenter console in th e
rear compartment.
XTo open :briefl ypress cover ;at th etop.
The ashtray opens.
XTo remove th einsert: push int orecess =
from th eright .
Ashtray insert :slides out slightly to th e
right .
XLiftinsert :up and out .
XTo re-install th einsert: placeinsert :into
th eholder and press down on th eright until it
engages.
Cigarette lighter
GWARNIN G
You can burn yourself if you touch th ehot
heating elemen tor th esocke tof th ecigarette
lighter.
In addition ,flammabl ematerials can ignit eif:
Rth ehot cigarette lighte rfalls
Ra child hold sth ehot cigarette lighte rto
objects ,for exampl e
There is aris kof fir eand injury.
Always hold th ecigarette lighte rby th eknob.
Always mak esur ethat th ecigarette lighte ris
out of reac hof children .Never leav echildren
unsupervised in th evehicle.
!The cigarette lighte rin th ecenter console in
th efron tcompartmen tis no tintended for
operating th etire inflation compressor.
Your attention mus talways be focused on th e
traffic conditions. Only use th ecigarette lighte r
when road and traffic condition spermit .
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XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 135).
XTo open: slide cover :to its foremost posi-
tion.
XPress in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot.
XTo close: pull cover :back as far as it will go.
12 V sockets
General notes
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 135).
With the exception of the socket in the front
center console, all sockets can be used for
accessories with a maximum current draw of
240 W (20 A). The socket in the front center
console can be used for accessories with a max-
imum current draw of 180 W(15 A). Accessories
include such items as chargers for mobile
phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when the
engine is switched off, the battery may dis-
charge.
iAn emergency cut-out ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-
board voltage is too low, the power to the
sockets is automatically cut. This ensures
that there is sufficient power to start the
engine.
Socket in the front center console
!The socket is not suitable for operating the
tire inflation compressor.
XTo open: slide the cover to its foremost posi-
tion.
XLift up the cover of the socket.
XTo close: pull the cover back as far as it will
go.
Socket in the rear compartment center
console
Vehicles with the Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem have two sockets in the center console in
the rear compartment.
XLift up the cover of the socket.
Socket in the cargo compartment
XLift up the cover of socket :.
115 V socket
Important safety notes
GDANGER
When a suitable device is connected, the
115 V power socket will be carrying a high
voltage. You could receive an electric shock if the connector cable or the 115 V power
socket is pulled out of the trim or is damaged
or wet. There is a risk of fatal injury.
RUse only connector cables that are dry and
free of damage.
RWhen the ignition is off, make sure that the
115 V power socket is dry.
RHave the 115 V power socket checked or
replaced immediately at a qualified speci-
alized workshop if it is damaged or has been
pulled out of the trim.
RNever plug the connector cable into a 115 V
power socket that is damaged or has been
pulled out of the trim.
GDANGER
If you reach into the power socket or plug
inappropriate devices into the power socket,
you could receive an electric shock. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Only connect appropriate devices to the
power socket.
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