2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV Owners Manual

The driver's seat backrest will then move for-
w ards only if it is not already in the frontmost
position.
The steering wheel and the driver's seat will move
bac
k to the last driving position in the following
cases:
= You switch the power supply or the vehicle on
when the driver's door is closed.
= You close the driver's door when the vehicle is
switched on.
The last drive position will be saved when: = If you switch oM the vehicle.
= Vehicles with memory function: you call up the
seat settings via the memory function.
= Vehicles with memory function: you save the
seat settings via the memory function.
Vehicles with memory function: press one of the
memory function position switches to stop the
adjustment process. Memory function
Function of the memory function
&
WARNING Risk of an accident if t he mem-
ory function is used while driving
If you use the memory function on the driver's
side while dr
iving, you could lose control of
the vehicle as a result of the adjustments
being made. 
Only use the memory function on the
dr
iver's side when the vehicle is station-
ary. &
WARNING Risk of entr
apment when
adjusting the seat with the memory func-
tion
When the memory function adjusts the seat,
y
ou and other vehicle occupants !

=
Head-up displa y
= Steering column
= Seat contour Operating the memory function
Storing

Set the desired position for all systems. 
BrieOy press the V memory button and
then press preset position button 7, T
or U within three seconds.
An acoustic signal sounds. The settings are
stored. 
To call up: pr
ess and brieOy hold preset posi-
tion button 7, T or U.
Aser releasing the button, all systems are
moved into the stored position. Stowage areas
Notes on loading the vehicle
&
DANGER Risk of poisoning fr
om exhaust
gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
g
ases, such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tail-
gate is open when the engine is running, espe-
cially if the vehicle is in motion. 
Always switch oM t
he engine before
opening the tailgate. 
Never drive with the tailgate open. &
WARNING Risk of injur
y from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
no
t secured suPciently, they could slip, tip
over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi-
cle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. 
Always stow objects in such a way that
t

hey cannot be thrown around. 
Before the journey, secure objects, lug-
g

age or loads against slipping or tipping
over. &
WARNING Risk of injur
y due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incor
rectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets cannot always retain all
objects they contain. Seats and stowing
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There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
e
vent of braking manoeuvres or abrupt
changes in direction. 
Always stow objects so that they cannot
be t
hrown around in such situations. 
Always make sure that objects do not
pr

otrude from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. 
Close the lockable stowage spaces
bef
ore starting a journey. 
Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
har
d, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the load compartment. &
WARNING Risk of accident fr
om objects in
the driver's footwell and front-passenger
footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell and front-
passeng
er footwell may impede pedal travel or
block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardises the operating and road safety
of the vehicle. 
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so t
hat they cannot get into the driver's
footwell or front-passenger footwell. 
Always Nt t
he Ooor mats securely and as
prescribed in order to ensure that there
is always suPcient clearance for the
pedals. 
Do not use loose Ooor mats and do no
t
lay multiple Ooor mats on top of one
another. Vehicles with automatic front passenger airbag
shut-oM:
objects tr

apped under the front
passenger seat may interfere with the function of
the automatic front passenger airbag shut-oM or
damage the system. Please observe the notes on
the function of the automatic front passenger air-
bag shut-oM ( page 56). &
WARNING !

*
NOTE Damag e to the rear armrest due to
body weight When folded out, the rear armrest can be
damag
ed by body weight. 
Do not sit or support yourself on the rear
seat ar

mrest. &
WARNING Risk of injur
y due to an open
load compartment Ooor
If you drive with the load compartment Ooor
open, objects could be Oung ar

ound and hit
vehicle occupants as a result. There is a risk
of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction. 
Always close the load compartment Ooor
bef
ore a journey. &
WARNING !

Notes on driving with a roof load
= Ev
enly distribute the roof load, and place
heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with
the notes on loading the vehicle.
= Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling
away, braking and steering as well as rapid
cornering.
= When transporting roof loads and when the
vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select
drive programs  and A. These are
designed to focus on stability ( page 206).
% For more information on stowage compart-
ments and s
towage areas, please refer to the
Digital Owner's Manual. Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior
Overview of the front stowage compartments
1
Stowage spaces in the doors
2 Stowage compartment in the armrest with
USB por
ts (depending on vehicle equipment)
3 Stowage/telephone compartment with cup
holder in t
he front centre console
4 Glove compartment Through-loading facility to luggage compartment
Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
&
WARNING Risk of becoming tr
apped when
adjusting the seats
When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself
or a v
ehicle occupant. 
When adjusting a seat, make sure that
no one has an
y body parts in the sweep
of the seat. &
WARNING Risk of accident if t
he seat and
seat backrest are not engaged
The seat and seat backrest can fold forwards.
Ther
e is a risk of the following, in particular:
= The vehicle occupant may be pressed
against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
protect as intended and could cause addi-
tional injury. 130
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=
A c hild restraint system will no longer be
properly supported or positioned and will
no longer fulNl its function as intended.
= The seat backrest will not be able restrain
objects or goods in the load compartment.
Always ensure that the seat and seat backrest
are engaged, in particular:
= Before persons travel in the vehicle while
sitting on a seat with the easy entry and
exit feature
= Aser the seat has been adjusted.
= Aser the easy entry and exit feature has
been used
= Aser the load compartment enlargement
has been folded forwards Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
t

heir seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to chil-
dren.
If you no longer require the folded-down rear seat
backrest as a load area, fold the backrest back
into place. Make sure that the red marking of the lock
v
eriN-
cation indicator is no longer visible. Otherwise,
the seat backrest is not locked.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, a message
will be displayed on the instrument cluster instead
of the red lock veriNcation indicator.
Folding the rear seats forwards mechanically
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can fold
the outer seat backrests forwards mechanically. 
Move the driver's or front passenger seat for-
w
ards, if necessary. 
To fold the les and r
ight seat backrests for-
wards: if necessary, insert the head restraints
for the seat backrests ( page 117). 
Pull release lever 1. 
Fold the corresponding seat backrest for-
w

ards. Seats and stowing
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Fold the rear seat armrest back if necessary. 
To fold the centre seat backrest forwards:
pr ess release catch 3.
Fold seat backrest 2 f
orwards.
Observe the following recommendations:
= If y

ou wish to fold only one of the outer seat
backrests forwards, it is recommended that
you fold the right seat backrest forwards.
= If you wish to fold one of the outer seat backr-
ests forwards together with the centre seat
backrest, it is recommended that you fold the
les and centre seat backrests forwards.
Folding the rear seats forwards electrically
If a seat in the second row of seats is not engaged
and locked, this will be shown on the multifunc-
tion display on the instrument cluster. 
Ensure that the centre seat backrest is in an
upr

ight position. 
To fold the les or r
ight seat backrest for-
wards: brieOy press one of buttons 1.
The head restraint in the rear will move into a
suitable position. The rear seat will fold for-
wards. The centre seat backrest will fold for-
wards together with the les seat backrest. Observe the following recommendations:
=
If y

ou wish to fold only one of the outer seat
backrests forwards, it is recommended that
you fold the right seat backrest forwards.
= If you wish to fold one of the outer seat backr-
ests forwards together with the centre seat
backrest, it is recommended that you fold the
les and centre seat backrests forwards.
Folding back the rear seat backrest
* NOTE Damag
e caused by trapping the
seat belt when folding back the seat back-
rest The seat belt could become trapped and thus
be damag

ed when the seat backrest is folded
back. 
Make sure that the seat belt is not trap-
ped when f
olding back the seat backrest. 132
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Folding back the rear seat mechanically

Move the driver's or front passenger seat for-
w
ards, if necessary. 
Swivel seat backrest 1 bac
k until it engages.
Make sure that the red marking of the lock
v

eriNcation indicator is no longer visible. Oth-
erwise, the seat backrest is not locked. Folding back the rear seat electrically

Les or r
ight seat backrest: brieOy pull one of
buttons 1.
The rear seat will fold back. The centre seat
backrest will fold back together with the les-
hand seat backrest.
If a seat backrest is not engaged and locked,
this will be shown on the multifunction display
on the instrument cluster. Folding the seat backrest on the third row of
seats f
orwards
Requirements: = The seats and the seat backrests on the sec-
ond row of seats have been moved forwards
suPciently. 
Pull release catch 1 f
or the seat backrest
forwards. 
Fold the seat backrest forwards. Seats and stowing
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