2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE buttons

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Rear seats
The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down from level 3to level 2after approximately eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down from level 2to level 1after approximately ten minutes.
The system automatically switches off approximately 35 minutes after it is set to level 1.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0047or0048 in the ignition lock (Y page 135).
X To switch on: press button0043repeatedly until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button0043repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat heating may switch off.
Activating/deactivating seat ventilation The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons indicate the blower setting you have selected.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0047or0048 in the ignition lock (Y page 135).
X To switch on: press button0043repeatedly until the desired blower setting is set.
X To switch off: press button0043repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat ventilation may switch off.
i You can open the side windows and the sliding sunroof using the "Convenience opening" feature
(Y page 89). The seat ventilation of the driver's seat automatically switches to the highest level. 102
SeatsSeats
, steering wheel and mirrors

X
Adjust the seat (Y page 98).
X On the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel
(Y page 104) and the exterior mirrors
(Y page 105).
X Press memory button Mand then press mem-
ory position button 1,2or 3within three sec-
onds.
The settings are stored in the selected preset position. A tone sounds when the settings
have been completed.
The memory function can still be used if the
SmartKey has been removed. Calling up a stored setting
X Press and hold the relevant storage position
button 1,2or 3until the seat, steering wheel
and exterior mirrors are in the stored position.
The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position buttons. Memory function
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Optimum use of automatic climate
control
The following contains notes and recommenda-
tions on optimum use of the dual-zone auto-
matic climate control or 3-zone automatic cli-
mate control.
R You can switch on climate control by using the
0058 and005A or0058 and0056 buttons.
The indicator lamps in the 0058and
005A buttons or the 0058and0056 buttons
light up.
R Vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate
control: in automatic mode, you can also use
the 00F0 button to set a climate mode
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). The MEDIUM
level is recommended.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "Windshield defrosting" function
briefly until the windshield is clear again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if
there are unpleasant outside odors or when in a tunnel. The windows could otherwise fog up,
since no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in
air-recirculation mode.
R Vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate
control: use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side for
the front-passenger side and the rear com-
partment as well. The indicator lamp above
the 00D6 button goes out.
R Vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate
control: use the "residual heat" function if
you want to heat or ventilate the vehicle inte- rior when the ignition is switched off. The
residual heat function can only be activated or
deactivated with the ignition switched off.
R If you change the settings of the climate con-
trol system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds at
the bottom of the screen in the multimedia
system display. You will see the current set-
tings of the various climate control functions.
During automatic engine switch-off, the climate
control system only operates at a reduced capa-
city. If you require the full climate control output, you can switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button (Y page 140). Operating the climate control sys-
tems
Activating/deactivating climate con-
trol
General notes When the climate control is switched off, the air
supply and air circulation are also switched off.
The windows could fog up. Therefore, switch off
climate control only briefly
Activate climate control primarily using the
0058 button (Y page 128).
In the rear compartment, you can also switch
climate control on and off using the 0058and
0078 buttons.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X To activate: press the0058button.
The indicator lamp in the 0058button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to auto-
matic mode.
X To deactivate: press the0078button.
The indicator lamp in the 0078button lights
up. Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
Activating/deactivating X
To activate: press the005Aor0056 button.
The indicator lamp in the 005Aor0056 button
lights up.
X To deactivate: press the005Aor0056 but-
ton.
The indicator lamp in the 005Aor0056 button
goes out. The "Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion" function has a delayed switch-off fea-
ture. Operating the climate control systems
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The temperature setting for the driver's side
is adopted for the rear compartment and the
front-passenger side.
X Turn thumbwheel 0043to the left or right
(Y page 125).
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
X To increase or decrease the rear compart-
ment temperature using the rear control
panel: turn control 0075counter-clockwise or
clockwise on the rear control panel
(Y page 125).
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings Front control panel
009C
Directs the airflow through the center
vents
009B Directs air through the footwell air vents
009F Directs the airflow through the center
and footwell vents
0061 Directs air through the defroster vents
0087 Directs the airflow through the defroster
and center vents (Canada only)
0086 Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
008F Directs the airflow through the defroster,
center and footwell air vents (Canada
only)
Rear control panel
0099 Directs the airflow through the rear cen-
ter and B-pillar air vents
009B Directs air through the footwell air vents
i Using the rear control panel, you can also
activate both air distribution positions simul-
taneously. In order to do this, press both air
distribution buttons. The air is then routed
through all rear air vents.
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side air vents. The side air vents can only be closed
when the controls on the side air vents are
turned downwards. Setting X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X Press the 008Fbutton repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display. Setting the airflow
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X To increase: press the0097button.
X To reduce: press the0095button.
i You can use 3-zone automatic climate con-
trol to set the airflow in the rear compartment
separately. Switching the ZONE function on/off
X To activate: press the00D6button.
The indicator lamp above the 00D6button
lights up.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the tem-
perature setting for the driver's side is not
adopted for the front-passenger side.
3-zone automatic climate control: the tem-
perature setting for the driver's side is not
adopted for the front-passenger side and the rear compartment.
X To deactivate: press the00D6button.
The indicator lamp above the 00D6button
goes out.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the tem-
perature setting for the driver's side is adop-
ted for the front-passenger side.
3-zone automatic climate control: the tem-
perature setting for the driver's side is adop-
ted for the front-passenger side and the rear
compartment. Defrosting the windshield
General notes You can use this function to defrost the wind-
shield or to clear a fogged up windshield or front
side windows on the inside.
Switch off the "Windshield defrosting" function
as soon as the windshield is clear again. Operating the climate control systems
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There is a short delay before a change in outside
temperature appears in the multifunction dis-
play. Coolant temperature gauge
G
WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
! A display message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡
(120 †), do not continue driving. The engine
will otherwise be damaged.
All vehicles except PLUG-IN HYBRID: the
coolant temperature display is on the instru-
ment cluster on the right-hand side (Y page 37).
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level, the coolant temperature
may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †). Operating the on-board computer
Overview 0043
Multifunction display
0044 Right control panel
0087 Left control panel
X To activate the on-board computer: turn
the SmartKey to position 0047in the ignition
lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
Vehicles with the COMAND multimedia system: you can find further information on the Voice
Control System in the separate operating
instructions.
Vehicles with the Audio 20 multimedia system:
you can find further information on voice-oper-
ated control for navigation in the manufactur-
er's operating instructions. 230
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

X
Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Intell. Light System
Intell. Light System function.
If the Intell. Light System
Intell. Light System function has
been switched on, the cone of light and the
0058 symbol in the multifunction display are
shown in orange.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
When you activate Intell. Light System Intell. Light System,
you activate the following functions:
R Highway mode
R Active light function
R Cornering light function
R Extended range fog lamps
R Off-road lights
Further information on the Intelligent Light Sys-
tem (Y page 112).
Vehicle submenu Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
If you activate the Automatic AutomaticDoor
DoorLock
Lockfunc-
tion, the vehicle is centrally locked above a
speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett.
Sett.menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Vehicle
Vehicle submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Automatic Door Lock
Automatic Door Lock function.
When the Automatic Door Lock
Automatic Door Lock function is
activated, the vehicle doors are displayed in
orange in the multifunction display.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
For further information on the automatic locking
feature, see (Y page 84).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on the Acoustic
Acoustic Lock Lockfunction, an
acoustic signal sounds when you lock the vehi-
cle.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settings
Settings menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Vehicle
Vehicle submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm. X
Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Acoustic Lock Acoustic Lock function.
If the Acoustic Lock Acoustic Lock function is activated,
the 0037 symbol in the multifunction display
lights up orange.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
Convenience submenu Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
G
WARNING
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:
R press one of the memory function position
buttons, or
R move 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.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett. Sett.menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Convenience
Convenience submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Using 0064or0063, select the Easy
EasyEntry/
Entry/
Exit
Exit function.
If the Easy
Easy Entry/Exit
Entry/Exit function is activated,
the vehicle steering wheel is displayed in
orange in the multifunction display.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature (Y page 104).
Switching the seat belt adjustment on/off X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steering
wheel to select the Settings Settingsmenu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Convenience
Convenience submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm. 240
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays

mbrace
General notes The mbrace system is only available in the USA.
A license agreement must be in place in order to
activate the mbrace service. Make sure that
your system is activated and operational. To
register, press the 00D9Info call button. If any of
the steps mentioned are not carried out, the
system may not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation, con- tact one of the following telephone hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at
1-800 FOR-MERCEDE S(1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007
Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will be
sent to you by mail. You can use this password
to log onto the mbrace area under "Owners
Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
The system is available if:
R it has been activated and is operational
R the corresponding mobile phone network is
available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center
R a service subscription is available
Determining the location of the vehicle on a map
is only possible if:
R GPS reception is available
R the vehicle position can be forwarded to the
Customer Assistance Center
The mbrace system To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as
follows:
X Press the 0081or0082 button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
or X Use the multimedia system volume control.
The system offers various services, e.g.: R Automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R Info call
You can find information and a description of all
available features under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com. System self-test After you have switched on the ignition, the sys-
tem carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been detected if one of the following occurs:
R The indicator lamp in the SOS button does not
come on during the system self-test.
R The indicator lamp in the 0052Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in the 00D9Info call button
does not light up during the system self-diag-
nosis.
R The indicator lamp in one or more of the fol-
lowing buttons continues to light up red after
the system self-diagnosis:
- SOS button
- 0052 Roadside Assistance call button
- 00D9 Info call button
R The Inoperative Inoperative or theService Not
Service Not
Activated Activated message appears in the multi-
function display after the system self-diagno-
sis.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above,
the system may not operate as expected. In the event of an emergency, help will have to be
summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center or call the following telephone assistance services:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at
1-800 FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007.
Emergency call Important safety notes
G
WARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if:
R you see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
R the vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
R the vehicle is not visible or cannot easily be
seen by other road users, particularly whendark or in poor visibility conditions 310
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garage door opener, contact a Mercedes-Benz
Service Center.
Alternatively, you can call the following tele-
phone assistance services:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100
R HomeLink ®
hotline 1-800-355-3515 (free of
charge)
More information on HomeLink ®
and/or com-
patible products is also available on the Internet
at http://www.homelink.com .
Notes on the declaration of conformity
(Y page 30).
USA: FCC ID: CB2HMIHL4
Canada: IC: 279B-HMIHL4
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When you operate or program the door with
the integrated garage door opener, persons in the range of movement of the door may
become trapped or be struck by the door.
There is a risk of injury.
When using the integrated garage door
opener, always make sure that nobody is
within the range of movement of the door. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
Programming Programming the buttons
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Y page 317). Garage door remote control
0083is not included
with the integrated garage door opener.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X Select one of buttons 0044to0085 to use to con-
trol the garage door drive.
X To start programming mode: press and
hold one of buttons 0044to0085 on the integrated
garage door opener.
The garage door opener is now in program-
ming mode. After a short time, indicator
lamp 0043lights up yellow.
Indicator lamp 0043lights up yellow as soon as
button 0044,0087or0085 is stored for the first time.
If the selected button has already been pro-
gramed, indicator lamp 0043will only light up
yellow after ten seconds have elapsed.
X Release button 0044,0087or0085. Indicator
lamp 0043flashes yellow.
X To program the remote control: point
garage door remote control 0083towards but-
tons 0044to0085 on the rear-view mirror at a dis-
tance of 2 to 8 in (5 to 20 cm).
X Press and hold button 0084on remote control
0083 until indicator lamp 0043lights up green.
When indicator lamp 0043lights up green: pro-
gramming is finished.
When indicator lamp 0043flashes green: pro-
gramming was successful. The next step is to synchronize the rolling code (Y page 318).
X Release button 0084on remote control 0083for
the garage door drive system.
If indicator lamp 0043lights up red: repeat the
programing procedure for the corresponding
button on the rear-view mirror. When doing
so, vary the distance between remote control 0083 and the rear-view mirror.
The required distance between remote con-
trol 0083and the integrated garage door opener
depends on the garage door drive system. Features
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