2023 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE Owners Manual

Lower the hood to a height of around 8 in
(20 cm) and then allow it to fall, applying a lit-
tle force as you let it go.If the hood can still be li"sed slightly, open the
hood again and close it with a little more force
until it engages correctly.
Engine oil

q Checking the engine oil level using the driver\bs
display
Requirements: = The engine has been warmed up.
= The vehicle is parked on a level surface.
= The engine is running at idle speed.
= The hood is closed.
Determining the engine oil level can take up to
30 minutes with a normal driving style and even longer with an active driving style.
Driver\bs display: 4 Service
The engine oil level is shown.
One of the following messages will appear on the driver\bs display:
= Engine Oil Level Measuring Now

&WARNING Risk of "Nre and injury from
engine oil
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com- ponent parts in the engine compartment, it
may ignite.
Make sure that no engine oil is spilled next to the "Nller opening.Allow the engine to cool o"M and thor-
oughly clean the engine oil from compo-
nent parts before starting the vehicle.*NOTE Engine damage caused by an incor-
rect oil "Nlter, incorrect oil or additivesDo not use engine oils or oil "Nlters which
do not correspond to the speci"Ncations
explicitly prescribed for the service inter- vals.Follow the instructions on the service
interval display for changing the engine
oil and observe the prescribed change
intervals.Do not use additives.*NOTE Damage caused by adding too
much engine oil
Excessive engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter.
Have excess engine oil removed in a quali"Ned specialist workshop.\bDepending on driving style, the vehicle con-
sumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per 600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumptionmay also be higher than this when the vehicle
is new or if you frequently drive at high engine
speeds.\bDepending on the engine, the cap may be
located in di"Merent positions in the engine
compartment.Turn cap 1 counter-clockwise and remove it.Re"Nll engine oil.Replace cap 1 and turn it clockwise until it
engages.Check the oil level again (  page 375).376Maintenance and care

Checking the coolant level&WARNING Risk of burns from hot compo-
nent parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine com-
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
Allow the engine to cool down and only
touch component parts described in the
following.&WARNING Risk of scalding from hot cool-
ant
If you open the cap, you could be scalded.
Let the motor cool down before opening
the cap.When opening the cap, wear protective
gloves and safety glasses.Open the cap slowly to release pressure.Park the vehicle on a level surface.Check the coolant temperature display on the driver\bs display.
The coolant temperature must be in the bot-
tom quarter of the temperature indicator.Slowly turn cap 1 counter-clockwise to
release overpressure.Continue turning cap 1 counter-clockwise
and remove it.
The coolant level is correct in the following cases:
= If the engine is cold, the coolant is up to
marker bar 2.
= If the engine is warm, the coolant is up to
0.6 in (1.5 cm) over the marker bar 2.
If necessary, re"Nll with coolant that has been
approved for Mercedes-Benz.\bFurther information on coolant (  page 457).
Re"Nlling the windshield washer system
&WARNING Risk of burns from hot compo-
nent parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine com-
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
Allow the engine to cool down and only
touch component parts described in the
following.Maintenance and care377

&WARNING !

*NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is activated,
the vehicle will brake automatically in certain
situations:
= Active Brake Assist
= Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
= HOLD function
= Active Parking Assist
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar situa-
tions:
During towing.In a car wash.*NOTE Damage due to unsuitable car washBefore driving into a car wash make sure
that the car wash is suitable for the vehi-
cle dimensions.Ensure there is su"Pcient ground clear-
ance between the underbody and the guide rails of the car wash.Ensure that the clearance width of the
car wash, in particular the width of the
guide rails, is su"Pcient.
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a car
wash, ensure the following beforehand:
= Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva-
ted.
= The HOLD function is switched o"M.
= The 360° camera or the reversing camera is
switched o"M.
= The side windows and sliding sunroof are com-
pletely closed.
= The outside mirrors are folded in.
= The blower for the ventilation and heating is
switched o"M.
= The windshield wiper switch is in position Z.
= The key is at a minimum distance of 10 "s
(3 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise, the tailgate could open unintentionally.
= For car washes with a conveyor system:
- Neutral \\ is engaged.
- If you would like to leave the vehicle while
it is being washed, make sure the key is located in the vehicle. Park position ]
will otherwise be engaged automatically.\bTo prevent damage to the tires or rims, drive
straight and into the center of the guide rails
of the car wash.\bIf, a"ser the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windshield and wiper rubbers, this
will prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise.
Automatic car wash mode
In car wash mode, the vehicle is prepared for driv-
ing into an automatic car wash. Car wash mode
can be activated at a speed of up to 12 mph
(20 km/h) (  page 380).
The following settings are adjusted when car wash
mode is activated:
= The outside mirrors will be folded in.
= To prevent the windshield washer system from
starting up automatically, the rain sensor willbe deactivated.
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=The rear window wiper will be deactivated.
= The air conditioning system will be set to air-
recirculation mode.
= Parking Assist PARKTRONIC will be deactiva-
ted.
= Vehicles with 360° camera: The front image
will be activated a"ser approximately eight sec-
onds.
= Vehicles with AIRMATIC: The vehicle will be
raised to the maximum possible chassis level(  page 268).
If raising takes longer than 25 seconds, the following message will appear on the driver\bs
display:
Preparation for Automatic Car Wash Incom-
plete See Central Display . A"ser some time,
the vehicle will automatically continue being
raised.
= Vehicles with E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL: The
vehicle will be raised to the maximum possible
chassis level(  page 276).If raising takes longer than 25 seconds, the
following message will appear on the driver\bs
display:
Preparation for Automatic Car Wash Incom-
plete See Central Display . A"ser some time,
the vehicle will automatically continue being
raised.
If one of the settings cannot be selected, this will be shown by the symbol next to the respec-
tive setting.
Above a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), car wash
mode will be deactivated automatically.
The following settings will be reset when car wash
mode is deactivated:
= The outside mirrors will be folded out.
= The rain sensor will be activated.
= The rear window wiper will be activated.
= The air conditioning system will be set to fresh
air mode.
= Parking Assist PARKTRONIC will be reset to
the previously selected setting.= Vehicles with 360° camera: The front image
will be deactivated at speeds above 11 mph
(18 km/h).
= Vehicles with AIRMATIC: The vehicle will be
lowered to the previously set chassis level.
= Vehicles with E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL: The
vehicle will be lowered to the previously set
chassis level.
Activating/deactivating automatic car wash mode
Requirements
= The vehicle is stationary.
= The vehicle is switched on.
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Settings 5
Vehicle 5
Driving
Activating automatic car wash mode
Select Automatic Car Wash Mode .Select Activate .
If one of the settings cannot be selected, this is
shown by a next to the respective setting.
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\bFor an overview of the settings made whenactivating automatic car wash mode
(  page 378).
Deactivating automatic car wash mode
Select Switch Off .
The automatic car wash settings are reset.\bThe automatic car wash mode is automatically
deactivated as soon as a speed of 12 mph
(20 km/h) is exceeded.
Information on using a power washer
&WARNING Risk of an accident when using
power washers with round-spray nozzles
The water jet can cause externally invisible
damage.
Components damaged in this way may unex-
pectedly fail.
Do not use a power washer with round- spray nozzles.Have damaged tires or chassis parts
replaced immediately.To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a power washer, ensure the following:
= The key is at a minimum distance of 10 "s
(3 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise, the
tailgate could open unintentionally.
= Keep a minimum distance of 11.8 in (30 cm)
from the vehicle.
= Vehicles with decorative foil: parts of your
vehicle are covered with decorative foil. Main-
tain a minimum distance of at least 27.6 in (70 cm) between the foiled parts of the vehi-
cle and the nozzle of power washer. Move the
power washer nozzle around when cleaning
your vehicle. The water temperature of the power washer must not exceed 140 °F
(60 °C).
= Observe the information on the correct dis-
tance in the operating instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
= Do not point the nozzle of the power washer
directly at any sensitive parts, e.g. tires, gaps, electrical components, batteries, illuminantsor louvers.Washing the vehicle by hand*NOTE Engine damage due to water ingressTake care not to point the water jet
directly towards the air inlet grille below the hood.
Observe the relevant legal requirements (e.g. in
some countries, washing by hand is permitted
only in specially designated wash bays).
Use a mild cleaning agent (e.g. car shampoo).Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water using a
so"s car sponge. When doing so, do not
expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.Carefully hose the vehicle o"M with water and
dry using a chamois.\bObserve the notes on the care of car parts
(  page 383).
Notes on paintwork/matt "Nnish paintwork care
To avoid damaging the paintwork and interfering
with the driving assistance systems, please
observe the following notes:
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Paint
= Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
rinse o"M the treated areas a"serwards.
= Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse o"M
a"serwards.
= Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by
rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petro- leum ether or lighter "Ouid.
= Coolant and brake "Ouid: remove with a damp
cloth and clean water.
= Tar stains: use tar remover.
= Wax: use silicone remover.
= Do not attach stickers, "Nlms or similar materi-
als. Have "Nlm attached to the bumper only at
a quali"Ned specialist workshop.
= Remove dirt immediately, where possible.
Matt "Nnish
= Use only care products approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
= Do not attach stickers, "Nlms or similar materi-
als. Have "Nlm attached to the bumper only at
a quali"Ned specialist workshop.=
Do not polish the vehicle and alloy wheels.
= Use only car washes that correspond to the
latest engineering standards.
= Do not use any car wash program with a "Nnal
hot wax treatment.
= Do not use paint cleaners, bu"Png or polishing
products or gloss preservers, e.g. wax.
In the event of paintwork damage:
= Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a
quali"Ned specialist workshop.
= Make sure the radar sensors function
(  page 228).
Notes on cleaning decorative "Nlms
Observe the "Notes on paintwork/matte "Nnish
paintwork care" (  page 381). They also apply to
matte decorative "Nlms.
Observe the notes on cleaning decorative "Nlms to
avoid damage.
Cleaning
= For cleaning, use plenty of water and a mild
cleaning agent without additives or abrasive
substances (e.g. a car shampoo approved for Mercedes-Benz).
= Remove dirt as soon as possible. Avoid rub-
bing too hard in order not to damage the dec- orative "Nlm irreparably.
= If there is dirt on the "Nnish or if the decorative
"Nlm is dull: use the paint cleaner recommen-
ded and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
= Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
rinse o"M the treated areas a"serwards.
= Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse o"M
a"serwards.
= To prevent water stains, dry a "Nlm-wrapped
vehicle with a so"s, absorbent cloth a"ser every
car wash.
Avoiding damage to the decorative "Nlm
= The service life and color of decorative "Nlms
are impaired by:
- Sunlight
- Temperature (e.g. hot air blower)
- Weather conditions
- Stone chippings and dirt382Maintenance and care