2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE windshield wipers

Index
....................................................... 4Digital Operator's Manual
..................25
Introduction .......................................... .25
Operation ............................................... 25 Introduction
......................................... 26
Protecting the environment ...................26
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .26
Operator's Manual ................................. 27
Service and vehicle operation ................27
Operating safety .................................... 29
QR code for rescue card ........................ 31
Data stored in the vehicle ......................31
Information on copyright ....................... 34 At a glance
........................................... 35
Cockpit .................................................. 35
Instrument cluster .................................36
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 37
Center console ...................................... 38
Overhead control panel .........................40
Door control panel ................................. 41 Safety
................................................... 42
Panic alarm ............................................ 42
Occupant safety .................................... 42
Children in the vehicle ........................... 57
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 63
Driving safety systems ........................... 64
Protection against theft ........................ .73Opening and closing
...........................74
SmartKey ............................................... 74
Doors ..................................................... 80
Cargo compartment ...............................82
Side windows ......................................... 86
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 89 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....94
Correct driver's seat position ................ 94
Seats ..................................................... 94
Steering wheel ....................................... 99
Mirrors ................................................. 102 Memory function ................................. 105 Lights and windshield wipers
..........106
Exterior lighting ................................... 106
Interior lighting .................................... 110
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with LED
headlamps) .......................................... 111
Windshield wipers ................................ 111 Climate control
................................. 115
Overview of climate control systems ... 115
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 119
Setting the air vents ............................ 124 Driving and parking
..........................126
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 126
Driving ................................................. 126
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 134
Automatic transmission ....................... 135
Refueling ............................................. 142
Parking ................................................ 144
Driving tips .......................................... 147
Driving systems ................................... 156
Towing a trailer .................................... 199
Bicycle rack ......................................... 205
Notes on towing vehicles ..................... 207 On-board computer and displays
....208
Important safety notes ........................ 208
Displays and operation ........................ 208
Menus and submenus ......................... 211
Display messages ................................ 222
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 251 Multimedia system
...........................264
General notes ...................................... 264
Important safety notes ........................ 264
Function restrictions ............................ 264
Operating system ................................ 265 Stowage and features
......................272
Stowage areas ..................................... 272
Features .............................................. 280 2
Contents

Transporting ..................................3
23
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81
Unlocking (SmartKey) ..................... .74
Vehicle data ................................... 364
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) .....................3 64
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 364
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 366
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity ................................................. .367
Maximum water depth ................... 366
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 364
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 358
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 170
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 239
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 310
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 214
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .264
VIN ...................................................... 358
Seat ............................................... 359
Type plate ...................................... 358 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 254
Brakes .......................................... .253
Coolant .......................................... 260
Distance warning ........................... 262
Engine diagnostics ......................... 259
ESP ®
.............................................. 256
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 257
Fuel tank ........................................ 259
Overview .......................................... 36
Parking brake ................................ 259
PASSENGER AIR BAG ..................... .43
Reserve fuel .................................. .259
Restraint system ............................ 259
Seat belt ........................................ 251
Tire pressure monitor .................... 263
Warranty .............................................. 27 Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 249
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 264
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 352
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 351
Wheel chock ...................................... 349
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 347
Checking ........................................ 327
Cleaning ......................................... 304
Emergency spare wheel ................. 353
Important safety notes .................. 327
Information on driving .................... 327
Interchanging/changing ................ 347
Mounting a new whee l................... 351
Mounting a whee l.......................... 348
Overview ........................................ 327
Removing a whee l.......................... 350
Snow chains .................................. 329
Storing ........................................... 348
Tightening torque ........................... 351
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 352
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 232
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 122
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 299
Important safety notes .................. 363
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 114
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 111
Replacing the wiper blades
(MAGIC VISION CONTROL) ............ 113
Switching on/of f........................... 111
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 151
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 329
Radiator cover ............................... 297 Index
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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:
R the light switch
R the combination switch (Y page 107)
R the on-board computer (Y page 218)
Light switch Operation
0047
0063
Left-hand standing lamps
0048 0064
Right-hand standing lamps
0049 0060
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
004A 0058
Automatic headlamp mode, controlled
by the light sensor
004B 0058
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0084 005E
Rear fog lamp
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to 0058.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/stand-
ing lamps) switches off automatically if you:
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey in
position 0092in the ignition lock Automatic headlamp mode
0058 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):
R SmartKey in position 0047in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on/off auto-
matically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
R With the engine running (USA only): if you
have switched on the Daytime Running
Daytime Running
Lights Lights function 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.
X To switch on automatic headlamp mode:
turn the light switch to 0058. G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to 0058, 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
0058.
The automatic headlamp mode 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 driving 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 0060position, the daytime
running lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to 0058, the manual settings take prec-
edence over the daytime running lamps.
USA only: 106
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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
(Y page 218).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to 0060or0058, 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 0058position.
This is a particularly useful function in the event
of rain and fog.
X To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey to position
0048in the igni-
tion lock or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 0058.
The green 0058indicator 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.
X To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
SmartKey to position 0048in the ignition lock or
start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 0058or0058.
X Press the 005Ebutton.
The yellow 005Eindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
005E button.
The yellow 005Eindicator 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 0060parking
lamps over a period of several hours. If pos-
sible, switch on the right-hand 0064or left-
hand 0063 standing lamps. X
To switch on: turn the light switch to 0060.
The green 0060indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
X To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey should not be in the ignition lock or in key position 0092in the ignition lock.
X Turn the light switch to 0063(left-hand side of
the vehicle) or 0064(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
0043
High-beam headlamps
0044 Turn signal, right
0087 High-beam flasher
0085 Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow 0044or0085.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction of
arrow 0044or0085.
X To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the light switch to 0058or0058.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow 0043.
In the 0058position, the high-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark and
the engine is running. Exterior lighting
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The blue
0057indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the high-beam headlamps:
move the combination switch back to its nor- mal position.
The blue 0057indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist: if
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is activated, it auto-
matically controls activation and deactivation of
the high-beam headlamps (Y page 109).Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button
0043.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a
turn signal using the combination switch, only the turn signal lamp on the corresponding
side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button
0043.
The hazard warning lamps automatically switch
on if:
R an air bag is deployed or
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed
of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes to a
standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-
cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of above
6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full brake appli-
cation.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off. Intelligent Light System
General notes The Intelligent Light System is a system that
adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit the
prevailing driving and weather conditions. It
offers advanced functions for improved illumi-
nation of the road surface, e.g. depending on the vehicle speed or weather conditions. The sys-
tem includes the active light function, corneringlight function, highway mode and extended
range fog lamps. The system is only active when it is dark.
You can activate or deactivate the "Intelligent
Light System" using the on-board computer
(Y page 218).
Active light function The active light function is a system that moves
the headlamps according to the steering move- ments of the front wheels. In this way, relevant
areas remain illuminated while driving. This
allows you to recognize pedestrians, cyclists
and animals sooner.
Active: when the lights are switched on.
Vehicles with Lane Keeping Assist: the active
light function evaluates the course of the lane in which you are driving and adjusts the light in
advance.
Vehicles with the drive program S+(Sport Plus):
when the drive program is activated, the active
light function headlamps swing in and out. This
shows that the light setting is in sport mode. The
dynamism of the active light function increases.
Cornering light function The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the
direction you are turning, enabling better visi-
bility in tight bends, for example. It can only be
activated when the low-beam headlamps are
switched on.
Active:
R if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/h) and switch on the turn signal or
turn the steering wheel
R if you are driving at speeds between 25 mph
(40 km/h) and 45 mph (70 km/h) and turn
the steering wheel 108
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The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after no
more than three minutes.
Cornering light function with traffic circle
function:
The cornering light function is activated on both sides before entering a traffic circle through an
evaluation of the current GPS position of the
vehicle. It remains active until after the vehicle
has left the traffic circle. In this way, pedestrians
crossing the road, for example, are illuminated
by your vehicle in good time.
Highway mode Highway mode increases the range of the beam.
Active: if you are driving at a speed above
110 km/h and do not make any large steering
movements for at least 1,000 m or if you are
driving at a speed above 130 km/h.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds below
80 km/h following activation.
Extended range fog lamps The extended range fog lamps reduce the glare
experienced by the driver and improve the illu-
mination of the edge of the road.
Active: if you are driving at speeds below
40 mph (70 km/ h)and you switch on the rear
fog lamp.
Not active: if, following activation, you are driv-
ing at speeds above 60 mph (100 km/h)or if you
switch off the rear fog lamp Adaptive Highbeam Assist
General notes You can use this function to set the headlamps
to change between low beam and high beam
automatically. The system recognizes vehicles
with their lights on, either approaching from the opposite direction or traveling in front of your
vehicle, and consequently switches the head-
lamps from high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-beam
headlamp range depending on the distance to
the other vehicle. Once the system no longer
detects any other vehicles, it reactivates the
high-beam headlamps. The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control panel.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize road users:
R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam
Assist may fail to recognize other road users
that have lights, or may recognize them too
late. In this, or in similar situations, the auto-
matic high-beam headlamps will not be deac-
tivated or will be activated regardless. There is a risk of an accident.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditionsand switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting
to the prevailing light, visibility and traffic con-
ditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
impaired if:
R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R dirt on the sensors or the sensors are
obscured
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off X
To switch on: turn the light switch to 0058.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow 0043.
The 00CE indicator lamp in the multifunction
display lights up when it is dark and the light
sensor activates the low-beam headlamps.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h):
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the vehi-
cle and other road users. Exterior lighting
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If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 19 mph (30 km/h) and no other road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The 0057indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h) or other road users
have been detected or the roads are ade-
quately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The 0057indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The 00CEindi-
cator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X To switch off: move the combination switch
back to its normal position or move the light
switch to another position.
The 00CE indicator lamp in the multifunction
display goes out. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions may
cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This
moisture does not affect the functionality of the headlamp. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel
0043
003D Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 004A Switches the front interior lighting on
0087 0043 Switches the rear interior lighting on/
off 0085
0033 Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
0083 003D Switches the right-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0084 Switches the automatic interior lighting con-
trol on Interior lighting control
General notes The interior light functions are automatically
switched off after some time to prevent the
vehicle's battery from discharging, unless the
SmartKey is in position
0048in the ignition lock.
The color and brightness of the ambient lighting
are set using the multimedia system (see Digital Operator's Manual).
Automatic interior lighting control X
To switch on: set the switch to center posi-
tion 0084.
X To switch off: set the switch to the 0033
position.
The interior lighting automatically switches on if you:
R Unlock the vehicle
R Open a door
R Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior lighting is switched on for a set time
when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition
lock. This delayed switch-off can be adjusted via
the multimedia system (see Digital Operator's
Manual). Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically if
the vehicle is involved in an accident.
X To switch off the crash-responsive emer-
gency lighting:
press the hazard warning
lamp button.
or X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
SmartKey. 110
Interior lightingLights and windshield wipers

Replacing bulbs (vehicles with LED
headlamps)
The front and rear light clusters of your vehicle
are equipped with light-emitting diodes. Do not
replace the vehicle's bulbs yourself. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop which has the nec-
essary specialist knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required.
Lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that these func-
tion correctly at all times. Have the headlamp
setting checked regularly. Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers
on/off
! Do not operate the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry, as this could damage
the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col-
lected on the windshield can scratch the glass
if wiping takes place when the windshield is
dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always use
washer fluid when operating the windshield
wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on the
windshield after the vehicle has been washed
in an automatic car wash, wax or other resi-
dues may be the reason for this. Clean the
windshield using washer fluid after washing
the vehicle in an automatic car wash.
! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to
optical influences and the windshield becom- ing dirty in dry weather conditions, the wind-
shield wipers may be activated inadvertently. This could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch off the windshield wipers in dry weather. Combination switch
0047
003F Windshield wiper off
0048 0062 Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor set
to low sensitivity)
0049 0063 Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
004A 00AA Continuous wipe, slow
004B 00A9 Continuous wipe, fast
0084 00D3 Single wipe
006B 00D4 To wipe with washer fluid
X Switch on the ignition.
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
In the 0062or0063 position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically according
to the intensity of the rain. In the 0063position,
the rain sensor is more sensitive than in
the 0062 position, causing the windshield wiper
to wipe more frequently.
Vehicles with MAGIC VISION CONTROL: the
washer fluid is fed through the wiper blades and when wiping with washer fluid 00D4the washer
fluid is emitted directly from the blades.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield will no longer be wiped properly. This could prevent
you from observing the traffic conditions. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury. Windshield wipers
111Lights and windshield wipers
Z