2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE check oil

Clean
the brakes af ter driving off-road. If you
th en notice reduced braking ef fect or hear
scraping noises, ha vethe brake sy stem checked
at a qualified specialist workshop. Adapt your
driving style to thech anged braking characteris‐
tics.
* NO
TEDama gecaused bydriving over
obs tacles The
vehicle can be damaged by:
R driving onto high kerbs or unpa vedro ads.
R quickly driving over obs tacles su chas
ke rbs, speed bumps or po tholes.
R heavy objects hitting the underbody or
ch assis components. #
Do not drive over obs tacles that could
damage theve hicle. #
Check theve hicle regular lyfor dama ge
during off-road driving. #
Adjust theve hicle speed tosuit the
ro ad sur face conditions. #
Ifth ere is damage, consult a qualified
specialist workshop immediately. +
ENVIRONMENTAL
NOTEEnvironmental
dama gedue tonon-obser vance of pro‐
hibition signs Environmental pr
otection has priority. Treat
nature with respect. #
Be sure toobser veprohibition signs. Checklist before driving off-road
Check
thefo llowing points before driving off-
ro ad:
R Fuel le vel
R Vehicles with a diesel engine: AdBlue ®
le vel
R Engine oil le vel:fill engine oil tothe maxi‐
mum le velto ensure full gradeability
(/ page 336).
R Tyre-change tool kit and spare wheel
R Tyres and wheels %
Further information about special all-ter rain
tyres forre trofitting can be ob tained from a
qu alified specialist workshop.
Off-road driving
Re ad this section before driving your vehicle off-
ro ad. Practise bydriving over more gentle off-
ro ad terrain firs t.
R Obse rveth e no tes on the cross-country ABS
(/ page 200).
R If necessar y,select theF (/page 178)
drive program befo redriving off-road.
R Select a vehicle le vel suitable for off-road ter‐
ra in (/ page 239). Toavo id damaging the
ve hicle, make sure there is alw ays suf ficient
ground clearance.
R Alw ayske ep the engine running and in gear
when driving on downhill gradients and
slopes. Obse rveth e no tes on driving in
mountainous terrain.
R Do not drive on unknown terrain that is not
easily visible and stay on mar kedro utes.
R Alw ayske ep the doors and windo wsclosed
while theve hicle is in motion. Driving and parking
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1
Multifunction camera
2 Cameras in the outside mir rors
3 Front radar
4 Front camera
5 Corner radars
6 Ultrasonic sensors
7 Reversing camera &
WARNING Risk of accident due to
re stricted de tection per form ance of vehi‐
cle sensors and cameras
If th e area around vehicle sensors or cam‐
eras is co vered, damaged or dirty, cer tain
driving and saf ety sy stems cann otfunction
cor rectly. The reis a risk of an accident. #
Keep the area around vehicle sensors
or cameras clear of any obstructions
and clean. #
Have damage tothe bumper, radiator
grille or stone chipping in the area of
th e front and rear wind owsrepaired at
a qu alified specialist workshop. Pa
rticular ly,ke ep the areas around the sensors
and cameras free of dirt, ice or slush
(/ page 345). The sensors and cameras must
not be co vered and the de tection ranges around
th em must be kept free. Do not attach additional
licence plate brackets, ad vertisements, sticke rs,
fo ils or foils toprotect against stone chippings in
th e de tection range of the sensors and cameras.
Make sure that there are no overhanging loads
pr otru ding into the de tection range.
If th ere is damage toa bumper or thera diator
grille, or af ter an impact, ha vethe function of
th e sensors checked at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop. Ha vedamage or stone chipping in the
area of the cameras on the front and rear win‐
do ws repaired at a qualified specialist workshop. Overview of driving sy
stems and driving
saf ety sy stems R
ABS (Anti-lo ckBra king System)
(/ page 200)
R Off-road ABS (/ page 200)
R BAS (Bra keAssist System) (/ page 201) R
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
(/ page 201)
R ESP ®
Crosswind Assist (/ page 202)
R ESP ®
trailer stabilisation (/ page 202)
R EBD (Electronic Brakeforc eDistribution)
(/ page 204)
R STEER CONTROL (/ page 204)
R HOLD function (/ page 204)
R Hill Start Assist (/ page 205)
R Adaptive Brake Lights (/ page 206)
R ATTENTION ASSIST (/ page 206)
R Cruise contro l (/page 208)
R Limiter (/ page 208)
R Traf fic Sign Assi st (/ page 229)
R Speed Limit Assist (count ry-dependent)
(/ page 228)
R AIRMATIC (/ page 237)
R E-AC TIVE BODY CONTROL (/ page242)
R Trailer Manoeuv ring Assi st (/ page 265) Driving and parking
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fi
ed based on the actual operating conditions
and/or loads.
Examples of arduous operating conditions:
R Regular city driving with frequent intermedi‐
ate stops
R Mainly short-dis tance driving
R Frequent operation in mountainous terrain or
on poor road sur faces
R When the engine is of ten le ftidling for long
periods
R Operation in particula rly dusty conditions
and/or if air-recirculation mode is frequently
used
In these or similar operating conditions, ha vethe
interior air filter, air filter, engine oil and oil filter,
fo rex ample, changed more frequent ly. The tyres
must be checked more frequently if theve hicle
is operated under increased loads. Further infor‐
mation can be obtained at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop. Battery disconnection periods
The ASS
YST PLUS service inter val display can
calculate the service due date only when the
battery is connec ted. #
Notedown the service due date displa yed on
th e instrument display before disconnecting
th e battery (/ page 333). Engine compartment
Opening and closing
the bonnet &
WARNING Risk of accident due todriv‐
ing with the bonn etunlo cked
The bonn etmay open and block your vie w. #
Neverre lease the bonn etwhen driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the
engine bonn etis loc ked. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
when opening and closing the bonn et
The bonnet may suddenly drop into the end
position. There is a
risk of injury for an yone in the
engine bonn et's range of mo vement. #
Do not open or close the bonn etifth ere
is a person in the bonn et's range of
mo vement. &
WARNING Risk of burn s when opening
th e bonn et
If yo u open the bonn etwhen the engine has
ove rheated or when there is a fire inthe
engine compartment, thefo llowing situations
may occur:
R You could come into contact with hot
ga ses.
R You could come into contact with other
hot, escaping operating fluids. #
Before opening the bonn et, allow the
engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, keep the bonn etclosed and
call thefire service. 334
Maintenance and care

On-board computer:
4 Service 5
Engine oil level
One of thefo llowing messages will appear on
th e multifunction display:
R Engine oil level Measuring now : measure‐
ment of the oil le vel is not yet possible. #
Repeat there qu est af ter a maximum of
30 minutes' driving.
R Engine oil level OK andthe bar display for
indicating the oil le vel on the multifunction
display is green and is between "min" and
"max": the oil le vel is cor rect.
R Engine oil level Add 1,0 l andthe bar display
fo r indicating the oil le vel on the multifunc‐
tion display is orange and is below "min": #
Add 1 l of engine oil.
R Reduce engine oil level andthe bar display
fo r indicating the oil le vel on the multifunc‐
tion display is orange and is abo ve"max": #
Drain off any excess engine oil that has been
added. Todo so, consult a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
R For engine oil level turn on ignition #
Switch on the ignition tocheck the engine oil
le ve l.
R Engine oil level System inoperative : The oil
le ve l sensor is defective or not connecte d. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
R Engine oil level System currently unavail. #
Close the bonn et.
To pping up engine oil &
WARNING Risk of burn s from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain component parts in the engine com‐
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine,
th e cooler and parts of theex haust sy stem. #
Allow the engine tocool down and only
to uch co mponent parts described in
th efo llowing. &
WARNING Risk offire and injury from
engine oil
If engine oil comes into con tact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite. #
Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
next tothefiller opening. #
Allow the engine tocool off and thor‐
oughly clean the engine oil from compo‐
nent parts before starting theve hicle. *
NO
TEEngine damage causedbyan
incor rect oil filter, incor rect oil or addi‐
tives #
Do not use engine oils or oil filters
which do not cor respond tothe specifi‐
cations explicitly prescribed forthe
service inter vals. #
Follow the instructions on the service
inter val display forch anging the engine
oil and obser vethe prescribed change
inter vals. Maintenance and care
337

#
Do not use additives. *
NO
TEDama gecaused bytopping up too
much engine oil To
o much engine oil can damage the engine
or the catalytic con verter. #
Have excess engine oil remo ved at a
qu alified specialist workshop. %
Depending on driving style, theve hicle con‐
sumes up to0.8 litr e of oil pe r10 00 km. The
oil consum ption may be higher than this
when theve hicle is new or if you frequently
drive at high engine speeds.
% Depending on the engine, the cap may be
ins talled in the engine compartment in dif‐
fe re nt locations. #
Turn cap 1anti-clockwise and remo veit. #
Top up the engine oil. #
Replace cap 1and turn it clockwise until it
engages. #
Check the oil le vel again (/ page 336). Checking
the coolant le vel &
WARNING Risk of burn s from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain component parts in the engine com‐
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine,
th e cooler and parts of theex haust sy stem. #
Allow the engine tocool down and only
to uch co mponent parts described in
th efo llowing. &
WARNING Risk of scalding from hot
coolant
If yo u open the cap, you could be scalded. #
Let the mo tor cool down before opening
th e cap. #
When opening the cap, wear pr otective
gl ove s and saf etygl asses. #
Open the cap slowly torelease pres‐
sure. 338
Maintenance and care

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions #
Switch off the engine. #
Add 1 l of engine oil (/ page 337). #
Check the engine oil le vel.
No tes on engine oil (/ page 399).
00B3
Engine oil pressure Stop
Switch off engine *T
he oil pressure is too lo w.
* NO
TEEngine damage causedbydriving with insuf ficient oil pressure #
Avoid driving with insuf ficient oil pressure. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. Do not continue driving. #
Switch off the engine. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
00B3 Engine oil level cannot be
measured *T
he electrical connection tothe oil le vel sensor has been inter rupte d or the oil le vel sensor is faulty. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 466
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions and switch off the engine. Do not continue
driving. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y.
If th e coolant temp erature display is at the lo wer end of thete mp erature scale: #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If th e coolant temp erature display is at the upper end of thete mp erature scale: #
Exit theve hicle and keep a safe dis tance from it until the engine has cooled down. #
Check the coolant le vel (/ page 338). #
Make sure that the air supply tothera diator is not obstructed. #
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the
coolant temp erature display remains below 120°C.
ÿ Coolant warning lamp (yel‐
low) *T
he yellow coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Po ssible causes:
R The temp erature sensor is malfunctioning
R The charge air, transmission oil or bat tery cooling is faulty
R The radiator shutters are bloc ked or defective #
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop. 472
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

0099
AdBlue sy stem fault Engine
st art not possible................................. .464
0099 AdBlue sy stem fault See Own‐
er's Manual .......................................... .463
00B3 Add 1 litre engine oil when
next refuelling....................................... 465
é ATTENTION ASSIST inoperative ....434
é ATTENTION ASSIS T:Take a
break!....................................................4 35
: Automatic driving lights inoper‐
ative....................................................... 414
006F Cannotfold 2nd seat rowfor‐
wa rds See Owner's Manual................... 423
Á Change key bat teries .................... 412
004D Check brake fluid le vel................. 433
ï Check trailer hitch lo ck................. 419
0077 Check tyre(s)................................4 59
003A Clean the fuel filter ...................... 426
00C4 Compressor is cooling .................449 ÿ
Coolant Stop vehicle Switch
engine off..............................................4 25
á Currently unavailable Camera
view restricted....................................... 445
¸ Currently una vailable Radar
sensors dirty.........................................4 44
0025 currently una vailable See Own‐
er's Manual .......................................... .450
00E5 currently una vailable See Own‐
er's Manual ............................................ 451
00B3 Engine oil le vel cannot be
measured .............................................. 466
00B3 Engine oil le velRe duce oil le vel.... 465
00B3 Engine oil le velSt op vehicle
Switch engine off.................................. 465
00B3 Engine oil pressure Stop
Switch off engine.................................. 466
ä Fault Drive at max. 80 km/h
...................................................... 446,447
ä Fault Stop.....................................4 470075
Front left malfunction Consult
wo rkshop (e xample).............................. 409
003B inoperative Battery low................. 417
003B inoperative Refuel vehicle .............4 17
003B inoperative See Owner's Man....... 417
0025 inoperative See Owner's Manual .. 451
00E5 inoperative See Owner's Man‐
ual......................................................... 452
007A inoperative See Owner's Man‐
ual......................................................... 453
0053 Inoperati ve................................... 454
î inoperati ve................................... 439
: Intelligent Light Sy stem inoper‐
ative....................................................... 41 5
Á Key being initialised Please wait...4 13
Á Key not de tected (red displ ay
messa ge)............................................... 413
Á Key not de tected (white display
messa ge)............................................... 412
: Left dipped beam (e xamp le)........ .414 490
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