2023 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE Owners Manual

Ensure that no body parts are in theclosing area.
If someone is trapped, either:
= Press the

Make sure that the SmartKey is at a min-
imum distance of 10 "s (3 m) away from
the vehicle.
When making the kicking movement, make sure
that you are standing "Nrmly on the ground. You
could otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Observe the following notes: = The key is behind the vehicle.
= Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
vehicle while performing the kicking move-ment.
= Do not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement.
= Do not carry out the kicking movement too
slowly.
= The kicking movement must be towards the
vehicle and back again.
1Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements are not
successful, wait ten seconds.
System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following cases:
= The sensors are dirty, e.g. due to road salt or
snow.
= The kicking movement is made using a pros-
thetic leg.
The tailgate can open or close unintentionally in the following situations:
= A person\bs arms or legs are moving in the sen-
sor detection range, e.g. when polishing the
vehicle or picking up objects.
= Objects are moved or placed behind the vehi-
cle, e.g. the hose of a fuel dispenser, a charg-ing cable or luggage
= Clamping straps, tarps or other coverings are
pulled over the bumper.
= A protective mat with a length reaching over
the trunk sill down into the detection range of the sensors is used.
= The protective mat is not secured correctly.
= Work is being done on the trailer hitch, trailers
or rear bicycle racks.
Deactivate the function of the key (  page 77) or
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Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate
Activating the opening angle limiter
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate in
the top half of its opening range up to a point
shortly before the end position.
Stop the opening procedure of the tailgate at
the desired position.Press and hold the closing button on the tail-
gate until you hear a short acoustic signal.
The opening angle limiter will be activated. The tailgate will then stop in the stored position
when opened.
To open the tailgate fully, pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate again a"ser it has stopped
automatically.
Deactivating the opening angle limiter
Press and hold the closing button on the tail-
gate until two short acoustic signals sound.Unlocking the tailgate with the emergency key
Requirements: = The rear seat backrest has been folded
forward.
= The cargo compartment cover has been
removed.
Remove the emergency key (  page 78).Insert emergency key 2 into opening 1 in
the trim and push it in. The tailgate will be unlocked.
Side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
&WARNING Risk of entrapment when open-
ing a side window
When opening a side window, parts of the
body could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window.If someone is trapped, release the but- ton immediately or pull it in order to
close the side window again.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
closing a side window
When closing a side window, body parts could
be trapped in the closing area in the process.
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When closing, make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.If someone is trapped, release the but- ton immediately or press the button in
order to reopen the side window.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
children operate the side windows
Children could become trapped if they operate
the side windows, particularly when unatten- ded.
Activate the child safety lock for the rear
passenger compartment side windows.When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.Never leave children unattended in thevehicle.
Requirements: = The power supply or the vehicle has been
switched on.
1Closing2Opening
The buttons on the driver\bs door take precedence.
To start automatic operation: press the b
button beyond the point of resistance or pull
and release it.To interrupt automatic operation: press or pull
the b button again.When the vehicle is switched o"M, you can con-
tinue to operate the side windows.
This function is available for around four minutes or until a front door is opened.\bVehicles with electric sunblinds on the le"s
and right rear doors: The buttons for the rear
side windows also open and close the roller
sunblinds (  page 97).
Automatic reversing function of the side windows
If an obstacle impedes a side window during the closing process, the side window will open again automatically. The automatic reversing function is
only an aid and is not a substitute for your atten- tiveness.
During the closing process, make sure that no
body parts are in the closing area.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite there being reversing protection
on the side window
The reversing function does not react:
= To so"s, light and thin objects, e.g. "Nngers.
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=During resetting.
The reversing function cannot prevent some- one from becoming trapped in these situa- tions.During the closing process, make sure
that no body parts are in the closing
area.If someone becomes trapped, press the
b button to open the side window
again.
Convenience opening (ventilating the vehicle
before starting a journey)
&WARNING Risk of entrapment when open-
ing a side window
When opening a side window, parts of the
body could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window.Release the button immediately if some-
body becomes trapped.
Requirements
= The SmartKey is in the immediate vicinity of
the vehicle.
Press and hold the Ü button on the Smart-
Key.
The following functions are performed:
= The vehicle is unlocked.
= The side windows are opened.
= The sliding sunroof is opened.
= The panoramic sliding roof is opened.
= The seat ventilation of the driver\bs seat is
switched on.\bIf the roller sunblind of the panoramic sliding
sunroof is closed, the roller sunblind is
opened "Nrst.\bIf the roller sunblinds of the rear doors are
closed, the roller sunblinds are opened "Nrst.To interrupt convenience opening: release the
Ü button.To continue convenience opening: press and
hold the Ü button again.
Convenience closing (closing the vehicle from out-
side)
&WARNING Risk of entrapment due to not
paying attention during convenience clos-
ing
When the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating, parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area of the side window and thesliding sunroof.
When the convenience closing feature isoperating, monitor the entire closing
process and make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.
Requirements
= The key is in the immediate vicinity of the vehi-
cle.
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Press and hold the

Sliding sunroof
Opening and closing the sliding sunroof
\bThe term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
the sliding sunroof is being opened and
closed
Body parts may become trapped in the range
of movement.
During opening and closing, make sure
that no body parts are in the range of
movement.Release the button immediately if some-
body becomes trapped.
or
Brie"Oy press the button in any direction
during automatic operation.
The opening or closing process will be
stopped.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the
sliding sunroof is operated by children
Children operating the sliding sunroof could
get caught in the moving parts, particularly if
unattended.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
the roller sunblind is being opened and
closed
Body parts may become trapped between the
roller sunblind and frame or sliding roof.
When opening or closing, make sure that
no body parts are in the roller sunblind\bs
range of movement.Release the button immediately if some-
body becomes trapped.
or
Brie"Oy press the button in any direction
during automatic operation.
The opening or closing process will be
stopped.*NOTE Malfunction due to snow and ice
Snow and ice may cause the sliding sunroof to
malfunction.
Open the sliding sunroof only if it is free
of snow and ice.*NOTE Damage caused by protruding
objects
Objects that protrude from the sliding sunroof
may damage the seals.
Do not allow anything to protrude from
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*NOTE Damage to the sliding sunroof when
a roof luggage rack is installed
When a roof luggage rack is installed, raising
or opening the sliding sunroof may be restric-
ted.
Check whether the sliding sunroof can
be raised or opened when a roof luggage
rack is installed.If in doubt, do not raise or open the slid-
ing sunroof.1Raise2Open3Close/lower
Use the W button to operate the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblind.
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
can be operated only when the roller sunblind is
open. Exception: ventilating the vehicle interiorCheck whether the sliding sunroof can be
raised or opened when a roof luggage rack is
installed.To start automatic operation: press the W
button beyond the point of resistance or pull
and release it.To interrupt automatic operation: brie"Oy press
the W button in any direction.
The opening/closing process will be stopped.
Vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel: the automatic raising feature is
available only when the sliding sunroof is closed or raised.
Vehicles without a panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel: the automatic opening and raising
features are available only when the sliding sun-
roof is closed.
To ventilate the vehicle interior: raise the slid-
ing sunroof.
The roller sunblind will open slightly.94Opening and closing