2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV ECO mode

Ryellowbrackets wit hthin lines: Parking Assis t
PARKTRONI Cis active
Ryello wbrackets wit hnormal lines: an objec tis
presen tin close range of th evehicl e
Rred line: an objec tis presen tin th eimmediat e
close range of th evehicl e
iThe camera in th erear area is protected
from raindrops and dust by mean sof aflap .
Whe nth ecamera is activated, this flap opens.
The flap closes again in th efollowin gsitua-
tions:
Ryou hav efinished th emaneuverin gprocess
Ryou switch th eengin eoff
Ryou open th ecargo compartmen t
Observ eth enote son cleaning (
Ypage 330).
Fo rtechnical reasons, th eflap may remain
open briefl yafter th ecamera has been deac -
tivated.
Impor tant safety notes
The 360°camera is only an aid and may sho w a
distorted vie wof obstacles, sho wthem incor-
rectl yor no tat all. The 360°camera is no t a
substitut efor attentive driving.
You are always responsibl efor saf emaneuver-
in g and parking. Mak esur ethat there are no
persons, animals or objects in th emaneuverin g
area while maneuverin gand parkin gin parkin g
spaces.
You are always responsibl efor safet yand mus t
continue to pay attention to your immediat e
surroundings when parkin gand maneuvering.
This applies to th earea sbehind ,in fron tof and
beside th evehicle. You could otherwise endan -
ger yourself and others.
The 360° camera will no tfunction or will func-
tion in alimite dmanne rin th efollowin gsitua-
tions:
Rth edoors are open
Rth eexterio rmirror sare folded in
Rth etailgat eis open
Rin heav yrain ,snow or fog
Rat night or in ver ydark places
Rth ecameras are exposed to ver ybright ligh t
Rthearea is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LE D
lighting (the display may flicker)
Rthere is asudden chang ein temperature,
suc has when drivin ginto aheated garage in
winte r
Rthecamera lenses are dirty or covered
Rth evehicl ecomponent sin whic hth ecameras
are inst alled are damaged In this event ,hav e
th ecamera position and setting checke dat a
qualified specialist workshop
Do no tuse th e360° camera under suc hcir -
cumstances. You can otherwise injur eother sor
caus edamage to objects or th evehicle.
Guide lines are always shown at roa dlevel. In
trailer mode, th eguide lines are shown at th e
level of th etrailer coupling.
The field of vision and other function sof th e
camera system may be restricted due to addi-
tional accessories on th erear of th evehicl e(e.g.
license plat eholder, bicycle rack) .
On vehicles wit hheight-adjustable chassis,
dependin gon technical conditions, leavin gth e
standard height can result in :
Rinaccuracies in theguide lines
Rinaccuracies in th edisplay of generated
images (top view)
Activati onconditions
The 360° camera imag ecan be displayed in th e
followin gsituations:
Ryour vehicl eis equipped wit h a360° camera
RtheSmartKey is in ke yposition 2in th eigni-
tion loc k
Rthemultimedia system is switched on
Switching onthe 360° camera
XPress th eØ buttonin th ecenter console
for longer than tw oseconds.
Dependin gon whether transmission position
h ork is selected, th efollowin gappears :
Raspli tscree nwit hto pvie wand th eimag e
from th efron tcamera or
Ra spli tscree nwit hto pvie wand th eimag e
from th erear vie wcamera
or
XPress th eØ buttonin th ecenter console.
The vehicl emen uis displayed.
XSelec t360 °Cameraand press 7to confirm .
Dependin gon whether transmission position
h ork is selected, th efollowin gappears :
Raspli tscree nwit hto pvie wand th eimag e
from th efron tcamera or
Ra spli tscree nwit hto pvie wand th eimag e
from th erear vie wcamera
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Driving and parking
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Activating the360°camera using
reverse gear
The 360° camera images can be automatically
displayed by engagin grevers egear .
XMakesur ethat th eSmartKey is in position 2
in th eignition lock.
XMak esur ethat th eActivatio nby Rgea rfunction is selected on th emultimedia system
(see th eDigital Operator' sManual).
XTo sho wthe360° camera image: engage
revers egear .
The multimedia system shows th earea
behind th evehicl ein split-scree nmode. You
see th eto pvie wof th evehicl eand th eimag e
from th erear vie wcamera.
Selecting the split-screens or 180°view
Selecting split-scree nvie w
XTo switch to th elin ewit hth evehicl eicons :
slid e5 thecontroller .
XTo select on eof th evehicl eicons :tur n3
th econtroller .
XTo switch to 180°Vie w:tur n3 thecon-
troller to select 180°Vie w
and press 7to
confirm .
iThe180°Viewoption is only available in th e
followin gviews:
RTop vie wwit hpictur efrom th erear vie w
camera
RTop vie wwit hpictur efrom th efron tcamera
Displays in the multimedia system
Important safety notes
The camera system may sho w adistorted vie w
of obstacles, sho wthem incorrectl yor no tat all.
Obstacles are no tshown by th esystem in th e
followin glocations:
Runder th efron tand rear bumpers
Rver yclose to th efron tand rear bumpers
Rin th earea immediately abov eth etailgat e
handle
Rver yclose to th eexterio rmirror s
Rin thetransitional areas between th evarious
cameras in th evirtual to pvie w
!Objects no tat ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g. :
Rthebumper of aparked vehicl e
Rthedrawbar of atrailer
Rth eball couplin gof atrailer to whitch
Rtherear section of an HGV
Raslante dpos t
Use th eguidelines only for orientation .
Approach objects no further than th ebottom-
mos tguideline.
Top view wit hpictur e from th erea rview
camera
:Yello wguide lin eat adistanc eof approx -
imately 13 ft (4. 0m) from th erear of th e
vehicl e
;Symbol for th espli tscree nsetting wit hto p
vie wand rear vie wcamera imag e
=Guide lines for th emaximum steering input
?Yello wlan emarking th ecours eth etires will
tak eat th ecurren tsteering whee langle
(dynamic )
AYellowguide lin efor th evehicl ewidt h
includin gth eexterio rmirrors, for curren t
steering whee langle (dynamic )
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iYou can also select the camera setting in the
exterior mirrors for the rear-facing view.
Top view with trailer view
:Symbol for the trailer view setting
;Trailer drawbar marker assistant
=Ball coupling
?Red guide line at a distance of approximately
0.30 m from the ball coupling
The lines are shown at the level of the trailer
coupling.
iFor technical reasons, the ball coupling of
the trailer tow hitch is only partially visible in
the multimedia system display.
180° view
:Symbol for the full screen setting with rear
view camera image
;Your vehicle
=Warning displays for Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC
i180° view can also be selected as front
view.
Select this view when you are driving out of an
exit and the view of crossing traffic is restricted,
for example.
Exiting 360° camera display mode
The 360° camera display is stopped:
Rwhen you select transmission position j, or
Rwhen you are driving at moderate speeds
The previous display appears in the multimedia
system. You can also switch the display by
selecting the &symbol in the display and
pressing the controller to confirm.
ATTENTION ASSIST
General notes
ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long,
monotonous journeys, such as on highways. It is
active in the 37 mph (60 km/h) to 125 mph
(200 km/h) range. If ATTENTION ASSIST
detects typical indicators of fatigue or increas-
ing lapses in concentration on the part of the
driver, it suggests taking a break.
Important safety notes
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to the driver. It
might not always recognize fatigue or increasing inattentiveness in time or fail to recognize them
at all. The system is not a substitute for a well-
rested and attentive driver.
The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is
restricted and warnings may be delayed or not
occur at all:
Rif the length of the journey is less than approx-
imately 30 minutes
Rif the road condition is poor, e.g. if the surface
is uneven or if there are potholes
Rif there is a strong side wind
Rif you have adopted a sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds or high rates of accel-
eration
Rif you are predominantly driving slower than
37 mph (60 km/h) or faster than 125 mph
(200 km/h)
Rif you are driving with the Steering Pilot of
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC activated
Rif the time has been set incorrectly
Rin active driving situations, such as when you
change lanes or change your speed
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Most U.S. states and all Canadian provinces
require by law:
RSafety 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.
RA separate brake system for certain types of
trailer.
RSafety 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:
Rin your place of residence
Rin the location to which you are driving
The police and local authorities can provide reli-
able information.
Observe the following when towing a trailer:
RTo 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
RBefore driving, check:
-trailer tow hitch
-safety switch for braked trailers
-safety chains
-electrical connections
-lights
-wheels
RAdjust the exterior mirrors to provide an
unobstructed view of the rear section of the
trailer.
RIf the trailer has electronically controlled
brakes, pull away carefully. Brake manually using the brake controller and check whether
the brakes function correctly.
RSecure any objects on the trailer to prevent
the cargo from slipping when the vehicle is in
motion.
RWhen 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.
RBear in mind that the handling will be less
stable when towing a trailer than when driving
without one. Avoid sudden steering move-
ments.
RThe 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.
RIf 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.
RIf 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.
RWhen 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.
RIf the coolant temperature increases dramat-
ically while the air-condit ioning 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.
RWhen 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.
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RHighway mode
RActive light function
RCornering light function
RExtended range fog lamps
ROff-road lights
Further information on the Intelligent Light Sys-
tem (
Ypage 112).
Vehicle submenu
Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
If you activate the AutomaticDoorLockfunc-
tion, the vehicle is centrally locked above a
speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Vehiclesubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Automatic Door Lockfunction.
When the Automatic Door Lockfunction is
activated, the vehicle doors are displayed in
orange in the multifunction display.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
For further information on the automatic locking
feature, see (
Ypage 84).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on the AcousticLockfunction, an
acoustic signal sounds when you lock the vehi-
cle.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Vehiclesubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Acoustic Lockfunction.
If the Acoustic Lockfunction is activated,
the & symbol in the multifunction display
lights up orange.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Convenience submenu
Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
GWARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the steering
wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress one of the memory function position
buttons, or
Rmove the switch for steering wheel adjust-
ment in the opposite direction to that in
which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.menu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Conveniencesubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XUsing :or9, select the EasyEntry/Exitfunction.
If the EasyEntry/Exitfunction is activated,
the vehicle steering wheel is displayed in
orange in the multifunction display.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature (
Ypage 104).
Switching the seat belt adjustment on/off
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
XPress the:or9 button to select the
Conveniencesubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Belt Adjustmentfunction.
If the BeltAdjustmentfunction is activated,
the vehicle seat belt is shown in orange in the
multifunction display.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
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On-board computer and displays
Z

If the multifunction display shows oil temper-
ature?orB in blue, the engine or the
transmission are not yet at normal operating
temperature. Avoid driving at full engine out-
put during this time.
SETUP
:Engine mode (Comfort/ Sport/Sport +)
;Suspension setting Comfort/Sport/
Sport +
=Transmission position D/M
?ESP®mode (ON/OFF)
SETUP displays the following information/func- tions:
Rthe digital speedometer
Rthe gear indicator
Rthe engine mode
Rthe suspension mode
Rthe transmission position
Rthe ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) mode
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XPress the9button repeatedly until SETUP
is displayed.
RACE TIMER
Displaying and starting RACETIMER
The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a
closed race circuit. Do not use the function on
public roads.
:Lap
;RACETIMER You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is
running or if the SmartKey is in position
2in the
ignition lock.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XPress the9button repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown.
XTo start: press the abutton to start the
RACETIMER.
Displaying the intermediate time
XPress the =or; button to select
Interm. Time.
XPress ato confirm.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
Starting a new lap
:RACETIMER
;Fastest lap time (best lap)
=Lap
XPress ato confirm New Lap.
iIt is possible to store a maximum of sixteen
laps. The 16th lap can only be completed with
Finish Lap
.
Stopping the RACETIMER
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On-board computer and displays
Z

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Á
Max.Speed 12 mph
You are exceedin gth espeed permissibl efor th eselected off-road
level.
In addition ,th evehicl elevel display appear sabov eth edisplay mes -
sage ,and awarning tone sounds.
GWARNIN G
The vehicl ecould ti pand rollover.
There is aris kof an accident.
XAdjus tyour drivin gstyle to th ealtere dhandlin gcharacteristics .
XOnly makeslight steering movement sand avoid fas tsteering move-
ments .
XDo notexceed 12 mph (20 km/h) until th evehicl ehas reached off -
roa dlevel 2.
Á
Raisin gMax.Speed12 mph
The vehicl eis bein gadjusted to off-road level 3.
In addition ,th evehicl elevel display appear sabov eth edisplay mes -
sage .
The display message refers to th emaximum speed permissibl e
(dependin gon th emodel type) for off-road level 3.
XDo no tdrive at speeds abov e12 mph (20 km/h).
g
LoweringMax .Speed 12 mph
The vehicl eis bein glowered from off-road level 3to off-road level 2.
In addition ,th evehicl elevel display appear sabov eth edisplay mes -
sage .
The display message refers to th emaximum speed permissibl e
(dependin gon th emodel type) for off-road level 3.
XDo no texceed 12 mph (20 km/h)until the vehicle has reached off-
road level 2.
ACTIVECURVESYSTEMMalfunctionThe ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM is faulty. The vehicle's handlin g charac-
teristics may beaffected.
XDo not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
ACTIVECURVESYSTEMMalfunction seeOperator's Manual
The ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM is faulty. The vehicle's handlin g charac-
teristics are severe lyimpaired. A warning tone also sounds.
GWAR NING
There isa risk of an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
XAdjust your driving style to the altered handling characteristics.
XAvoid sudden acceleration around tight corners and fast steering
movements.
XDo not drive at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
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On-board computer and displays
Z

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Becausethere is interferenc efrom astron gsource of radi owaves, th e
SmartKey is no tdetecte dwhils tth eengin eis running.
A warning tone also sounds.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 156).
XInsertth eSmartKey int oth eignition loc kand drive in SmartKey
mode.
Â
Remove 'Start 'But ‐ton and Insert Key
RThe SmartKey detection function has atemporar ymalfunction or is
faulty.
RThe SmartKey is continually undetected.
A warning tone also sounds.
XInser tth eSmartKey int oth eignition loc kand tur nit to th edesire d
position .
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop .
Warning and indicat orlamps in the instrume nt cluster
General notes
Some systems carry out aself-diagnosis when th eignition is switched on .Therefore ,som eindicator
and warning lamp smay ligh tup or flas htemporarily. This behavio ris non-critical .These indicator
and warning lamp sonly indicat e amalfunction if they ligh tup or flas hafter starting th eengin eor
whils tdriving.
Safety
Seat belts
Warning/
indicator
lam pNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
üNAfte rstarting th eengine, th ered seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6seconds .
The seat belt warning lamp remind sth edriver and fron tpassenger to faste ntheir
seat belts.
XFaste nyour seat belt (Ypage 48).
üNAfte rstarting th eengine, th ered seat belt warning lamp lights up. In addition , a
warning tone sounds for up to 6seconds.
The driver's seat belt is no tfastened.
XFaste nyour seat belt (Ypage 48).
The warning tone ceases .
274Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays