2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE HYBRID window

Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 26
Introduction .......................................... .2 6
Operation ............................................... 26
Introduction ......................................... 27
Protecting the environment .................. .2 7
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .2 7
Operator's Manual ................................. 28
Service and vehicle operation ............... .2 8
Operating safety .................................... 30
QR codes for the rescue card ............... .3 2
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 32
Information on copyright ....................... 35
At a glance ........................................... 36
Cockpit .................................................. 36
Instrument cluster ................................. 37
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 38
Center console ...................................... 39
Overhead control panel ........................ .4 2
Door control panel ................................. 43
Safety ................................................... 44
Panic alarm ............................................ 44
Occupant safety .................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 65
Driving safety systems ........................... 66
Protection against theft ........................ .7 5
Opening and closing ........................... 77
SmartKey ............................................... 77
Doors ..................................................... 83
Cargo compartment .............................. .8 4
Side windows ......................................... 88
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 92
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 97
Correct driver's seat position ................ 97
Seats ..................................................... 97
Steering wheel ..................................... 103
Mirrors ................................................. 105 Memory function ................................. 108
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 110
Exterior lighting ................................... 110
Interior lighting .................................... 114
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with LED
headlamps) .......................................... 115
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps) ................................... 115
Windshield wipers ................................ 117
Climate control ................................. 122
Overview of climate control systems ... 122
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 127
Setting the air vents ............................ 132
Driving and parking .......................... 134
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 134
Driving ................................................. 134
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 142
Automatic transmission ....................... 143
Refueling ............................................. 150
Parking ................................................ 156
Driving tips .......................................... 159
Driving systems ................................... 169
Towing a trailer .................................... 219
Bicycle rack ......................................... 225
On-board computer and displays .... 228
Important safety notes ........................ 228
Displays and operation ........................ 228
Menus and submenus ......................... 231
Display messages ............................... 243
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 274
Multimedia system ........................... 287
General notes ...................................... 287
Important safety notes ........................ 287
Function restrictions ............................ 287
Operating system ................................ 288
Stowage and features ...................... 295
Stowage areas ..................................... 2952
Contents

1, 2, 3 ...4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 213
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 308
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .3 30
Display in the multimedia system .. 200
Function/notes ............................ .1 98
AABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 244
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 293
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 127
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 237
Display message ............................ 264
Function/information .................... 208
Trailer towing ................................. 210
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 237
Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes ................................ 67
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 237
Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 261 Function/notes ............................. 184
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 237
Display message ............................ 263
Function/information .................... 210
Trailer towing ................................. 213
Active light function ......................... 112
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 72
Adaptive Damping System
see ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 256
Function/notes ............................. 113
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 388
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 288
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes ............................. 183
Air bags
Depl oyment ..................................... 56
Disp lay message ............................ 253
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 50
Important safety notes .................... 49
Introduction ..................................... 49
Knee bag .......................................... 50
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 45
Side impact air bag .......................... 51
Window curtain air bag .................... 51
Air filter (display message) .............. 259
AIR FLOW ........................................... 128
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 132
Important safety notes .................. 132
Rear ............................................... 133
Setting ........................................... 132
Setting the center air vents ........... 132
Setting the side air vents ............... 1324
Index

Paint ............................................. .3 28
Plastic trim ................................... .3 31
Power washer ................................ 327
Rear view camera .......................... 330
Roof lining ...................................... 333
Seat belt ........................................ 332
Seat cover ..................................... 332
Sensors ......................................... 330
Side running board ........................ 330
Steering wheel ............................... 332
Trim pieces ................................... .3 32
Washing by hand ........................... 327
Wheels .......................................... .3 29
Windows ........................................ 329
Wiper blades .................................. 329
Wooden trim .................................. 332
Cargo compartment cover
Notes/how to use ......................... 300
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 298
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 302
Opening/closing ............................ 303
Stowage well (under) ..................... 302
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 301
Important safety information ......... 301
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 299
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 87
CD player (on-board computer) ....... .2 34
Center console
Lower section .................................. 40
Upper section .................................. 39
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .7 7
Child
Restraint system .............................. 61
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 64
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors .................................... ... ..... 62
On the front-passenger seat ............ 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 64
Top Tether ...................................... .6 2 Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear doors ...................................... .6 5
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .6 0
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 307
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .3 30
Trailer tow hitch ............................ .3 31
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 125
Controlling automatically .............. .1 28
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 127
Defrosting the windows ................. 130
Defrosting the windshield .............. 129
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 123
General notes ................................ 122
Indicator lamp ................................ 128
Ionization ....................................... 131
Maximum cooling .......................... 130
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 127
Overview of systems ..................... .1 22
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 131
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 128
Rear control panel ......................... 125
Refrigerant ..................................... 389
Refrigerant filli ng capacity ............. 390
Setti
ng the air distribution ............. 129
Setting the air vents ..................... .1 32
Setting the airflow ......................... 129
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 128
Setting the temperature ................ 128
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 131
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 131
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 130
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 129 Index 7

Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/notes ............................. 215
Off-road drive program .................. 215
Offroad Plus drive program ............ 216
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the Off-Road Engineering package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 218
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 213
DSR ............................................... 213
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 216
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 70
Off-road ABS .................................... 67
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 72
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) ............................................... 214
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 215
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 240
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 240
Assistance menu ........................... 236
Audio menu ................................... 234
Convenience submenu .................. 239
Display messages .......................... 243
Displaying a service message ........ 325
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 176
Factory settings submenu ............. 240
Important safety notes .................. 228
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 238
Lighting submenu .......................... 238
Menu overview .............................. 231
Message memory .......................... 243
Navigation menu ............................ 232
On and Offroad menu .................... 240
Operation ....................................... 229
RACETIMER ................................... 241
Service menu ................................. 237
Settings menu ............................... 238
Standard display ............................ 231
Telephone menu ............................ 235
Trip menu ...................................... 231
Vehicle submenu ........................... 239 Video DVD operation ..................... 234
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 26
O perato
r's Manual
Overview .......................................... 28
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ........... 228
Overhead control panel ...................... 42
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 65
P Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 382
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 328
Panic alarm .......................................... 44
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 92
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 95
Operating ......................................... 94
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 95
Reversing feature ............................. 93
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 156
Parking brake ................................ 157
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 107
Rear view camera .......................... 194
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Pilot .................................. 190
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 189
Driving system ............................... 18716
Index

Function/notes ............................. 187
Important safety notes .................. 187
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 190
Sensor range ................................ .1 88
Towing a trailer .............................. 187
Warning display ............................. 189
Parking assistance
see Driving system
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 158
Applying or releasing manually ...... 158
Display message ............................ 246
Electric parking brake .................... 157
Emergency braking ........................ 159
General notes ................................ 157
Releasing automatically ................. 158
Warning lamp ................................. 282
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Parking Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 194
Detecting parking spaces .............. 191
Display Message ............................ 264
Exiting a parking space .................. 193
Function/notes ............................. 190
Important safety notes .................. 190
Parking .......................................... 192
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 253
Indicator lamps ................................ 45
Problem (malfunction) ................... 253
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 65
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 331
Power locks ......................................... 84
Power washers .................................. 327
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 250
Operation ......................................... 58 PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 250
Operation ......................................... 59
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Immobilizer ...................................... 75
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 27
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 138
Ge neral note s ................................ 138
Hi ll start assist ............................... 139
Trailer ............................................ 138
Q QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 32
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31
R RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 241
Radiator cover ................................... 322
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 234
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Radio-controlled devices (instal-
ling) ..................................................... 320
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Reading lamp ..................................... 114
Rear bench seat
Folding forwards/back .................. 299
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 133
Setting the temperature ................ 128
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 255
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Rear Seat Entertainment System
AUX jacks ...................................... 294 Index 17

AUX jacks CD/DVD drive .............. 294
Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 330
Display in the multimedia system .. 195
Function/notes ............................. 194
Switching on/off ........................... 195
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 105
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 107
Reflective safety jacket .................... 334
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 389
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Important safety notes .................. 150
Refueling process .......................... 151
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 316
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 115
High-beam headlamps ................... 116
Important safety notes .................. 115
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 116
Low-beam headlamps .................... 116
Overview of bulb types .................. 115
Turn signals (front) ......................... 117
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Rescue card ......................................... 32
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 258
Warning lamp ................................. 283
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 131
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 251
Introduction ..................................... 44 Warning lamp ................................. 282
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 93
Roller sunblinds ............................... 94
Side windows ................................... 89
Sliding sunroof ................................. 93
Tailga te ............................................ 85
Re v
ersing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 255
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 29
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 94
Rear side windows ......................... 306
Roof carrier ........................................ 304
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 333
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 390
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 232
Route guidance active ...................... 233
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 293
Inserting/removing ........................ 293
Removing ....................................... 293
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Selecting ........................................ 234
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 9718
Index

Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ........................ .4 8
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 332
Correct usage .................................. 47
Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Introduction .................................... .4 5
Releasin g ......................................... 48
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 239
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 101
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 99
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 109
Cleaning the cover ......................... 332
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 298
Important safety notes .................... 97
Overview .......................................... 97
Seat heating problem .................... 103
Seat ventilation problem ................ 103
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 108
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 101
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 102
Section
Sliding sunroof ................................. 92
Securing hooks .................................. 300
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 332
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 330
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 237
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 388
Coolant (engine) ............................ 388
DEF special additives ..................... 386
Engine oil ....................................... 387
Fuel ................................................ 384 Important safety notes .................. 383
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 389
Washer fluid ................................... 389
Setting the air distribution ............... 129
Setting the airflow ............................ 129
Setting the date / time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 240
On-board computer ....................... 238
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 241
Side impact air bag ............................. 51
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 255
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Convenience opening feature .......... 89
Important safety information ........... 88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Overview .......................................... 88
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91
Resetting ......................................... 91
Reversing feature ............................. 89
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 92
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 95
Resetting ......................................... 93
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 80
Changing the programming ............. 79
Checking the battery ....................... 80 Index 19

Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 390
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 393
Fording depth ................................ 392
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 393
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 390
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 84
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 382
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 185
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 260
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 335
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 234
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
VIN ...................................................... 382
Seat ............................................... 383
Type plate ...................................... 382
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 277
Brakes ........................................... 276
Coolant .......................................... 283
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 285
Distance warning ........................... 285
Engine diagnostics ......................... 283
ESP ®
.............................................. 279
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 280
Fuel tank ........................................ 283
Overview .......................................... 37
Parking brake ................................ 282
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 45
Reserve fuel ................................... 283
Restraint system ............................ 282
Seat belt ........................................ 274
Tire pressure monitor .................... 286
Warranty .............................................. 28
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 272 Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 376
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 375
Wheel chock ...................................... 372
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 371
Checking ........................................ 351
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Emergency spare wheel ................. 376
Important safety notes .................. 351
Information on driving .................... 351
Interchanging/changing ................ 371
Mounting a new wheel ................... 374
Mounting a wheel .......................... 372
Overview ........................................ 351
Removing a wheel .......................... 374
Snow chains .................................. 353
Storing ........................................... 372
Tightening torque ........................... 375
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 376
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 252
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 129
Infrared reflective .......................... 320
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 325
Important safety notes .................. 389
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Rear window wiper ........................ 118
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 118
Rep lacing the wiper blades
( MAGIC VISION CONTROL) ............ 119
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 164
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 353
Radiator cover ............................... 32224
Index