2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE Owners Manual

=frequent operation in mountainous terrain or
on poor road surfaces
= when the engine is often left idling for long
periods
= operation in particularly dusty conditions
and/or if air-recirculation mode is frequently used
In these or similar operating conditions, have the
interior air filter, engine air cleaner, engine oil
and oil filter etc. changed more frequently. The
tires must be checked more frequently if the vehicle is operated under increased loads. Fur

Never touch the danger zone surround

Do not close the hood manually.Push handle 1 of the hood catch upwards
and lift the hood by approximately 15 in
(40 cm).Lower the hood to a height of around 8 in
(20 cm) and then allow it to fall, applying a
little force as you let it go.If the hood can still be lifted slightly, open
the hood again and close it with a little more
force until it engages correctly.
Engineoil
Checkingtheengineoillevelusingtheon-
boardcomputer
Requirements:
= The engine has warmed up.
= The vehicle is parked on a level surface.
= The engine is running at idle speed.
The engine oil level is determined during driving. Determining the engine oil level can take up to
30 minutes with a normal driving style and even
longer with an active driving style.
On-board computer: 4 Service 5
Engine Oil Level
You will see one of the following messages on
the multifunction display:
= Measuring Engine Oil Level... : measurement
of the oil level is not yet possible.
Repeat the request after a maximum of
30 minutes driving.
= Engine Oil Level OK and the bar display for
indicating the oil level on the multifunction
display is green and is between "min" and "max": the oil level is correct.
= Engine Oil Level Add 1,1 qts. and the bar dis

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
=Engine Oil Level System Currently Unavail. :
Close the hood.
Refillingengineoil
&WARNING Risk of burns from hot com

Turn cap 1 counter-clockwise and remove
it.Add engine oil.Replace cap 1 and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.Check the oil level again (  page 457).Checkingcoolantlevel&WARNING Risk of burns from hot com

Continue turning cap 1 counter-clockwise
and remove it.
The coolant level is correct in the following
cases:
= If the engine is cold, up to marker bar 2
= If the engine is warm, up to 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
over marker bar 2
If necessary, add coolant that has been
approved for Mercedes-Benz.
= Further information on coolant (  page 533)
Addingwasherfluidtothewindshield
washersystem
&WARNING Risk of burns from hot com

Keepingtheair-waterductfreeKeep the area between the hood and the
windshield free of deposits, e.g. ice, snow
and leaves.
Cleaningandcare
Notesonwashingthevehicleinacarwash
&WARNING Risk of accident due to
reduced braking effect after washing the
vehicle
The braking effect is reduced after washing the vehicle.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake carefully while paying attention to
the traffic conditions until the braking
effect has been fully restored.*NOTE Damage due to unsuitable car
washBefore driving into a car wash make
sure that the car wash is suitable for
the vehicle dimensions.Ensure there is sufficient ground clear

The following settings are made when car washmode is activated:
= The outside mirrors are folded down.
= The rain sensor is deactivated to prevent the
windshield washer system from starting up automatically.
= The rear window wiper is deactivated.
= The air conditioning system is set to air-recir