2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE rear view mirror

Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows: X
Vehicles without electrically folding exte-
rior mirrors: move the exterior mirror into
the correct position manually. X
Vehicles with electrically folding exterior
mirrors: press and hold mirror-folding but-
ton C until you hear a click and the mirror
engages in position audibly.
The mirror housing is engaged again and you
can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
( Y
page 105).
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
G WARNING
Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an auto-
matic anti-glare mirror breaks. The electrolyte
is harmful and causes irritation. It must not
come into contact with your skin, eyes, res-
piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with the electrolyte,
observe the following: R
Rinse off the electrolyte from your skin
immediately with water. R
Immediately rinse the electrolyte out of
your eyes thoroughly with clean water. R
If the electrolyte is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly. Do not
induce vomiting. R
If electrolyte comes into contact with your
skin or hair or is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately. R
Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with electrolyte. R
If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately. The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on
the driver's side automatically go into anti-glare
mode if the following conditions are met simul-
taneously: R
the ignition is switched on and R
incident light from headlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting
is switched on.
Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position You can position the front-passenger side exte-
rior mirror in such a way that you can see the
rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage
reverse gear. You can store this position.
Using reverse gear
C
Button for the driver's side exterior mirror D
Button for the front-passenger side exterior
mirror

The flap closes again when: R
you have finished the maneuvering process R
you switch off the engine R
you open the cargo compartment
Observe the notes on cleaning ( Y
page 330).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the rear view camera has
been deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera X
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey is
in position H in the ignition lock.X
Make sure that the Activation by R gear
function is selected in the multimedia system
(see the Digital Operator's Manual). X
Engage reverse gear.
The rear view camera flap opens. The multi-
media system shows the area behind the vehi-
cle with guide lines.
The image from the rear view camera is avail-
able throughout the maneuvering process. X
To switch the function mode for vehicles
with trailer tow hitch: using the controller,
select symbol C for the "Reverse parking"
function or symbol D for "Coupling up a
trailer".
The symbol of the selected function is high-
lighted.
To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to ] or after
driving forwards a short distance.
Displays in the multimedia system The rear view camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.
The rear view camera does not show objects in
the following positions: R
very close to the rear bumper R
under the rear bumper R
in the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
! Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.: R
the bumper of a parked vehicle R
the drawbar of a trailer R
the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch R
the rear section of an HGV R
a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bottom-
most guideline.
C
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicle D
White guide line without turning the steering
wheel, vehicle width including the exterior
mirrors (static)

R
yello w brackets wit h thin lines: Parking Assis t
PARKTRONI C is activeR
yello w brackets wit h normal lines: an objec t is
presen t in close range of th e vehicl eR
red line: an objec t is presen t in th e immediat e
close range of th e vehicl e
i The camera in th e rear area is protected
from raindrops and dust by mean s of a flap .
Whe n th e camera is activated, this flap opens.
The flap closes again in th e followin g situa-
tions: R
you hav e finished th e maneuverin g processR
you switch th e engin e offR
you open th e cargo compartmen t
Observ e th e note s on cleaning ( Y
page 330).
Fo r technical reasons, th e flap may remain
open briefl y after th e camera has been deac -
tivated.
Impor tant safety notesThe 360°camera is only an aid and may sho w a
distorted vie w of obstacles, sho w them incor-
rectl y or no t at all. The 360°camera is no t a
substitut e for attentive driving.
You are always responsibl e for saf e maneuver-
in g and parking. Mak e sur e that there are no
persons, animals or objects in th e maneuverin g
area while maneuverin g and parkin g in parkin g
spaces.
You are always responsibl e for safet y and mus t
continue to pay attention to your immediat e
surroundings when parkin g and maneuvering.
This applies to th e area s behind , in fron t of and
beside th e vehicle. You could otherwise endan -
ger yourself and others.
The 360° camera will no t function or will func-
tion in a limite d manne r in th e followin g situa-
tions: R
th e doors are openR
th e exterio r mirror s are folded inR
th e tailgat e is openR
in heav y rain , snow or fogR
at night or in ver y dark placesR
th e cameras are exposed to ver y bright ligh tR
th e area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LE D
lighting (the display may flicker) R
there is a sudden chang e in temperature,
suc h as when drivin g into a heated garage in
winte r R
th e camera lenses are dirty or covered R
th e vehicl e component s in whic h th e cameras
are installed a re damaged In this event , h av e
th e camera position and setting checke d at a
qualified specialist workshop
Do no t use th e 360° camera under suc h cir -
cumstances. You can otherwise injur e other s or
caus e damage to objects or th e vehicle.
Guide lines are always shown at roa d level. In
trailer mode, th e guide lines are shown at th e
level of th e trailer coupling.
The field of vision and other function s of th e
camera system may be restricted due to addi-
tional accessories on th e rear of th e vehicl e (e.g.
license plat e holder, bicycle rack) .
On vehicles wit h height-adjustable chassis,
dependin g on technical conditions, leavin g th e
standard height can result in :R
inaccuracies in th e guide linesR
inaccuracies in th e display of generated
images (top view)
Activati on conditionsThe 360° camera imag e can be displayed in th e
followin g situations: R
your vehicl e is equipped wit h a 360° cameraR
th e SmartKey is in ke y position H in th e igni-
tion loc k R
th e multimedia system is switched on
Switching on the 360° camera X
Press th e

Activating the 360° camera using
reverse gear The 360° camera images can be automatically
displayed by engagin g revers e gear .X
Mak e sur e that th e SmartKey is in position H
in th e ignition lock.X
Mak e sur e that th e Activatio n by R gea r
function is selected on th e multimedia system
(see th e Digital Operator' s Manual).X
To sho w th e 360° camera image: engage
revers e gear .
The multimedia system shows th e area
behind th e vehicl e in split-scree n mode. You
see th e to p vie w of th e vehicl e and th e imag e
from th e rear vie w camera.
Selecting the split-screens or 180° viewSelecting split-scree n vie wX
To switch to th e lin e wit h th e vehicl e icons :
slid e 5 th e controller .X
To select on e of th e vehicl e icons : tur n 3
th e controller .X
To switch to 180 ° Vie w : tur n 3 th e con-
troller to select 180 ° Vie w and press 7 to
confirm .
i The 180 ° Vie w option is only available in th e
followin g views:R
Top vie w wit h pictur e from th e rear vie w
camera R
Top vie w wit h pictur e from th e fron t camera
Displays in the mu ltimedia system
Important safety notes
The camera system may sho w a distorted vie w
of obstacles, sho w them incorrectl y or no t at all.
Obstacles are no t shown by th e system in th e
followin g locations:R
under th e fron t and rear bumpersR
ver y close to th e fron t and rear bumpersR
in th e area immediately abov e th e tailgat e
handle R
ver y close to th e exterio r mirror sR
in th e transitional areas between th e various
cameras in th e virtual to p vie w ! Objects no t at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g. :R
th e bumper of a parked vehicl eR
th e drawbar of a trailer R
th e ball couplin g of a trailer to w hitchR
th e rear section of an HGV R
a slante d pos t
Use th e guidelines only for orientation .
Approach objects no further than th e bottom-
mos t guideline.
Top view wit h pictur e fr om th e rea r view
camera
C
Yello w guide lin e at a distanc e of approx -
imately 13 ft (4. 0 m) from th e rear of th e
vehicl eD
Symbol for th e spli t scree n setting wit h to p
vie w and rear vie w camera imag e

i You can also select the camera setting in the
exterior mirrors for the rear-facing view.
Top view with trailer view
C
Symbol for the trailer view settingD
Trailer drawbar marker assistant

Most U.S. states and all Canadian provinces
require by law: R
Safety chains between the towing vehicle and
the trailer. The chains should be cross-wound
under the trailer drawbar. They must be fas-
tened to the vehicle's trailer coupling, not to
the bumper or the axle.
Leave enough play in the chains to make tight
cornering possible. R
A separate brake system for certain types of
trailer. R
Safety switch for braked trailers. Check the
specific legal requirements applicable to your
state.
If the trailer becomes detached from the tow-
ing vehicle, the safety feature triggers the
trailer brakes.
Towing a trailer There are numerous legal requirements con-
cerning the towing of a trailer, e.g. speed restric-
tions. Make sure that your car/trailer combina-
tion complies with the local regulations: R
in your place of residence R
in the location to which you are driving
The police and local authorities can provide reli-
able information.
Observe the following when towing a trailer: R
To gain driving experience and to become
accustomed to the new handling characteris-
tics, you should practice the following in a
traffic-free location: -
cornering -
stopping -
backing up R
Before driving, check: -
trailer tow hitch -
safety switch for braked trailers -
safety chains -
electrical connections -
lights -
wheels R
Adjust the exterior mirrors to provide an
unobstructed view of the rear section of the
trailer. R
If the trailer has electronically controlled
brakes, pull away carefully. Brake manually using the brake controller and check whether
the brakes function correctly. R
Secure any objects on the trailer to prevent
the cargo from slipping when the vehicle is in
motion. R
When you couple up a trailer, check at regular
intervals that the load is firmly secured. If the
trailer is equipped with trailer lights and
brakes, check the trailer to ensure that these
are working. R
Bear in mind that the handling will be less
stable when towing a trailer than when driving
without one. Avoid sudden steering move-
ments. R
The vehicle/trailer combination is heavier,
accelerates more slowly, has a decreased
gradient climbing capability and a longer
braking distance.
It is more susceptible to side winds and
requires more careful steering. R
If possible, do not brake suddenly, but instead
depress the brake pedal moderately at first so
that the trailer can activate its brakes. Then
increase the pressure on the brake pedal. R
If the automatic transmission repeatedly
shifts between gears on uphill or downhill gra-
dients, shift to a lower gear using the left-hand
steering wheel paddle shifter.
A lower gear and lower speed reduce the risk
of engine failure. R
When driving downhill, shift to a lower gear to
utilize the engine's braking effect.
Avoid continuous brake application as this
may overheat the vehicle brakes and, if instal-
led, the trailer brakes. R
If the coolant temperature increases dramat-
ically while the air-condition ing system is
switched on, switch off the air-conditioning
system.
Coolant heat can also be dissipated by open-
ing the windows and switching the ventilation
blower and the interior temperature to the
highest level. R
When overtaking, pay particular attention to
the extended length of your vehicle/trailer
combination.
Due to the length of the vehicle/trailer com-
bination, you require additional road space in
relation to the vehicle you are overtaking
before you can change back to the original
lane.Towing a trailer 223
Driving and parking Z

Information on Roadside Assistance
( Y
page 29).
Downloading routes Downloading routes allows you to transfer and
save predefined routes in the navigation sys-
tem.
A route can be prepared and sent either by a
customer service representative or under "Own-
ers Online" at http://www.mbusa.com .
Each route can include up to four way points.
Once a route has been received by the naviga-
tion system, you will see the Do you want to
start route guidance? Destination
Received destination has been saved
in "Previous destinations". message on
the multimedia system display.
The route is saved. X
To start route guidance: select Yes .
An overview of the route is shown in the dis-
play.
If you select No , the saved route can be called
up later in the navigation menu. X
Select Start .
Route guidance starts.
Downloaded and saved routes can be called up
again.
Speed alert You can define the upper speed limit, which
must not be exceeded by the vehicle.
If the vehicle exceeds the set speed, a message
is sent to the Customer Assistance Center. The
Customer Assistance Center then forwards this
information to you.
You can select the way in which you receive this
information beforehand. Possible options
include text message, e-mail or an automated
call.
The data you receive contains the following
information: R
the location where the speed limit was excee-
ded R
the time at which the speed limit was excee-
ded R
the selected speed limit which was exceeded Geo fencing Geo fencing allows you to select areas which the
vehicle should not enter or leave. You will be
informed if the vehicle crosses the boundaries
of the selected areas. You can select the way in
which you receive this information beforehand.
Possible options include text message, e-mail or
an automated call.
The area can be determined as either a circle or
a polygon with a maximum of ten corners. You
can specify up to ten areas simultaneously. Dif-
ferent settings are possible for each area.
These settings can be called up under "Owners
Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Alternatively, you can also trigger an Info call
and notify the customer service representative
that you wish to activate geo-fencing.
Currently inactive areas can be activated by text
message.
Triggering the vehicle alarm With this function, you can trigger the vehicle's
panic alarm via text message. An alarm sounds
and the exterior lighting flashes. Depending on
the setting, the panic alarm lasts five or ten sec-
onds. Afterwards, the alarm switches off.
Garage door opener
General notes The HomeLink ®
garage door opener integrated
in the rear-view mirror allows you to operate up
to three different door and gate systems.
Use the integrated garage door opener only on
garage doors that: R
have safety stop and reverse features and R
meet current U.S. federal safety standards
Once programed, the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror will assume the
function of the garage door system's remote
control. Please also read the operating instruc-
tions for the garage door system.
When programming a garage door opener, park
the vehicle outside the garage. Do not run the
engine while programming.
Certain garage door drives are incompatible
with the integrated garage door opener. If you
have difficulty programing the integrated garage316
Features
Stowage and features

Several attempts might be necessary. You
should test every position for at least
25 seconds before trying another position.
Synchronizing the rolling code Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
( Y
page 317).
If the garage door system uses a rolling code,
you will also have to synchronize the garage
door system with the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror. To do this you will
need to use the programming button on the door
drive control panel. The programming button
may be located in different places depending on
the manufacturer. It is usually located on the
door drive unit on the garage ceiling.
Familiarize yourself with the garage door drive
operating instructions, e.g. under "Program-
ming additional remote controls", before carry-
ing out the following steps.
Your vehicle must be within reach of the garage
door or gate opener drive. Make sure that nei-
ther your vehicle nor any persons/objects are
present within the sweep of the door or gate. X
Turn the SmartKey to position H in the igni-
tion lock ( Y
page 135).X
Get out of the vehicle. X
Press the programming button on the door
drive unit.
You now have 30 seconds to initiate the next
step. X
Get into the vehicle. X
Press previously programed button D ,