2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV service

Index
....................................................... 4Digital Operator's Manual
..................26
Introduction .......................................... .26
Operation ............................................... 26 Introduction
......................................... 27
Protecting the environment ...................27
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .27
Operator's Manual ................................. 28
Service and vehicle operation ................28
Operating safety .................................... 30
QR code for rescue card ........................ 32
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 .........................42
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 ........................ .75Opening and closing
...........................77
SmartKey ............................................... 77
Doors ..................................................... 83
Cargo compartment ...............................84
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 .................................... 220
Bicycle rack ......................................... 226
Notes on towing vehicles ..................... 228 On-board computer and displays
....229
Important safety notes ........................ 229
Displays and operation ........................ 229
Menus and submenus ......................... 232
Display messages ................................ 244
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 2
Contents

Stowage and features
......................295
Stowage areas .....................................2 95
Features .............................................. 304 Maintenance and care
......................321
Engine compartment ........................... 321
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 325
Care ..................................................... 326 Breakdown assistance
.....................334
Where will I find...? .............................. 334
Flat tire ................................................ 335
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 340
Jump-starting ....................................... 343
Towing and tow-starting ..................... .345
Fuses ................................................... 349 Wheels and tires
............................... 351
Important safety notes ........................ 351
Operation ............................................ 351
Winter operation .................................. 353
Tire pressure ....................................... 354
Loading the vehicle .............................. 361
All about wheels and tires ................... 364
Changing a wheel ................................ 371
Wheel and tire combinations .............. .376
Emergency spare wheel ....................... 376 Technical data
................................... 381
Information regarding technical data ... 381
Vehicle electronics .............................. 381
Identification plates ............................ .382
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 383
Vehicle data ......................................... 390
Vehicle data for off-road driving .......... 392
Trailer tow hitch ................................... 394 Contents
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ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes ............................ .184
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 56
Display message ............................ 254
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) .............. 260
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 .............. .132
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 184
Function/notes ............................ .183
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 75
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 75
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 187
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 241
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 168Ashtray
............................................... 307
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .237
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .237
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .325
Hiding a service message .............. 325
Resetting the service interval dis-
pla y................................................ 325
Service message ............................ 325
Special service requirements ......... 326
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function ........................................... 75
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 238
Display message ............................ 261
Function/note s............................. 203
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 235
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 256
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 326
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 140
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 139
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 110
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 146
Changing gear ............................... 146
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 143
Display message ............................ 270
Drive program ................................ 146
Drive program display .................... 145
Driving tips .................................... 146
DYNAMIC SELECT controlle r......... 142
Emergency running mode .............. 150
Engaging drive position .................. 145
Engaging neutral ............................ 144 Index
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Function/notes ............................. 110
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Declarations of conformity .................30
Decorative film
Cleaning instructions .................... .329
DEF
Adding .......................................... .153
Display message ............................ 260
Filling capacity ............................... 387
Important safety notes .................. 386
Diagnostics connection ......................31
Differential lock (display mes-
sage) .................................................. .263
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 26
Introduction ..................................... 26
Digital speedometer ......................... 233
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 325
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 244
Driving systems ............................ .261
Engine ............................................ 257
General notes ................................ 244
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 244
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 273
Lights ............................................. 256
Safety systems .............................. 245
SmartKey ....................................... 273
Tires ............................................... 268
Vehicle .......................................... .270
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 285
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 240
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .84
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .77
Control panel .................................. .43Display message ............................ 272
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety note
s.................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Overview .......................................... 83
Power closing .................................. 84
Downhill speed regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drinking and driving ......................... 160
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 146
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) ............................................... 215
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 216
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 242
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 145
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving
Important safety notes .................. 134
Towing vehicles ............................. 228
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 326
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 209
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 168
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 67
Braking assistance appropriate tothe situation ..................................... 69
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 72
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67
Distance warning function ............... 68
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 72 Index
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Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................ .59
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................ .84
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 377
Important safety notes .................. 376
Removing ...................................... .377
Storage location ............................ 377
Stowing .......................................... 377
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 56
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 88
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 283
Display message ............................ 257
ECO start/stop function ................ 139
Engine number ............................... 383
Irregular running ............................ 141
Jump-starting ................................. 343
Starting (important safety notes) ... 136
Starting problems .......................... 141
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 137
Starting via smartphone ................ 137
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 137
Switching off .................................. 157
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 349
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 141
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .323
Additives ........................................ 388
Checking the oil level ..................... 322
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 323
Display message ............................ 259
Filling capacity ............................... 387
Notes about oil grades ................... 387 Notes on oil level/consumption .... 322
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .241
Engine switch-off
see ECO start/stop function
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .287
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 242
Characteristics ................................. 70
Deactivating/activating ................... 71
Display message ............................ 245
Function/notes ................................ 70
General notes .................................. 70
Important safety information ........... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 279
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 70
Exhaust check ................................... 160
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .331
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 107
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 241
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 106
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 106
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 107
Setting ........................................... 106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 108
Storing the parking position .......... 107
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 297 F
Favorites Overview ........................................ 289
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 336
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 335 Index
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Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ...............................58
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 45
Seat belt .......................................... 45
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ...............................54
Odometer ...........................................2 32
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 393
Checklist after driving off-roa d...... 167
Checklist before driving off-road .... 166
Fording depth ................................ 392
General information ....................... 165
Important safety notes .................. 165
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 393
Traveling uphill ............................... 168
Off-road lights .................................... 113
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/note s............................. 215
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/note s............................. 216
Off-road drive program .................. 216
Offroad Plus drive progra m............ 217
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the Off-Road Engineering package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 219
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 214
DSR ............................................... 214
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 217
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 70
Off-road ABS .................................... 67
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 72
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) ............................................... 215
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 216 Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 241
On-board computer
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 176
AMG menu ..................................... 241
Assistance menu ........................... 237
Audio menu ................................... 235
Convenience submenu .................. 240
Display messages .......................... 244
Displaying a service message ........ 325
Factory settings submenu ............. 241
Important safety notes .................. 229
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 239
Lighting submenu .......................... 239
Menu overview .............................. 232
Message memory .......................... 244
Navigation menu ............................ 233
On and Offroad menu .................... 241
Operation ....................................... 230
RACETIMER ................................... 242
Service menu ................................. 238
Settings menu ............................... 239
Standard display ............................ 232
Telephone menu ............................ 236
Trip menu ...................................... 232
Vehicle submenu ........................... 240
Video DVD operation ..................... 235
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manua l................ 26
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 28
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ........... 229
Overhead control panel ...................... 42
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 65 16
Index

Route guidance active
...................... 234S
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 ........................................ 235
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 97
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat bel t......................... 48
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 333
Correct usage .................................. 47
Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Introduction ..................................... 45
Releasing ......................................... 48
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 240
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 ......................... 333
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/of
f....... 101
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.. 102
Section
Sliding sunroof ................................. 92
Securing hooks .................................. 300
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 332
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 330
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 238
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) ......... 241
On-board compute r....................... 239
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 242
Side impact air bag ............................. 51
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 256 Index
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Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 330
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
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Convenience opening feature .......... 89
Display message ............................ 273
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .77
Important safety notes .................... 77
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 79
Loss .................................................81
Mechanical key ................................ 79
Overview .......................................... 77
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 135
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 137
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Snow chains
Information .................................... 353
Sockets
Center console .............................. 308
General notes ................................ 308
Luggage compartment ...................3 08
Rear compartment ......................... 308 Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 288
Special seat belt retractor .................. 60
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 233
In the Instrument cluster ................. 37
Segments ...................................... 229
Selecting the display unit .............. .239
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 136
STEER CONTROL .................................. 75
Steering
Display message ............................ 272
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 104
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 103
Button overview ............................... 38
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 230
Cleaning ......................................... 332
Important safety notes .................. 103
Steering wheel heating .................. 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 108
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 104
Switching on/of f........................... 104
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 147
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 242
Stowage areas ................................... 295
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 296
Center console .............................. 297
Center console (rear) ..................... 297
Cup holders ................................... 304
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 297
Glove box ....................................... 296
Important safety information ......... 295
Stowage net ................................... 297 20
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