2023 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE Owners Manual

=switching on the interior lighting
Function of the post-collision brake a"ser an acci-
dent
Depending on the accident situation, the post-col- lision brake can minimise the severity of a further
collision or even avoid it.
If an accident is detected, the post-collision brake
can initiate automatic braking. When the vehicle has come to a standstill, the electric parking
brake is automatically applied.
The driver can cancel automatic braking by taking
the following actions:
= Braking more strongly than automatic braking
= Fully depressing the accelerator pedal with
force
Purpose and function of the restraint system
Overview of deployment situations (restraint sys- tem)
Make sure that the following prerequisites in par-
ticular have been met so that the components of the restraint system are able to provide the inten-ded level of protection:
= Sit correctly (  page 45).
= Fasten the seat belt correctly (  page 46).
- Function of the seat belt warning lamp
(  page 48).
- Function of the rear seat belt status dis-
play (  page 49).
= The u restraint system warning lamp is not
lit up a"ser the self-test (  page 47).
= The PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps dis-
play the correct status of the front passenger air bag (  page 49).
Depending on the detected deployment situation,
the components of the restraint system can be
activated or deployed independently of each
other:
= Emergency Tensioning Device: frontal impact,
rear impact, side impact, rollover
= Driver\bs air bag, front passenger air bag: fron-
tal impact
= Knee bag: frontal impact
= Side impact air bag: side impact
= Window curtain air bag: side impact, rollover,
frontal impact
= PRE-SAFE n
Impulse Side: side impact
The installation location of an air bag is identi"Ned
by the AIRBAG symbol (  page 60).
Observe the information on the function of the
restraint system (  page 55).
Information on how the restraint system works
How the restraint system functions depends on
the severity of the impact detected and the appa- rent type of accident.
Occupant safety !

For more information about types of accidents,
see "Overview of deployment situations"
(  page 55).
The activation thresholds for the components of
the restraint system are determined based on the evaluation of the sensor values measured at vari-
ous points in the vehicle. This process is pre-emp-
tive in nature. The triggering/deployment of the
components of the restraint system must take place in good time at the start of the collision.
Factors that can be seen and measured only a"ser
a collision has occurred cannot play a decisive
role in air bag deployment. Nor do they provide an indication of air bag deployment.
The vehicle may be deformed signi"Ncantly without
an air bag being deployed. This is the case if only parts which are relatively easily deformed are a"Mected and the rate of vehicle deceleration is
not high. Conversely, an air bag may be deployed
even though the vehicle su"Mers only minor defor-
mation. If very rigid vehicle parts such as longitu- dinal members are hit, this may result in su"P-
ciently high levels of vehicle deceleration.Depending on the apparent type of accident and
the detected deployment situation, Emergency
Tensioning Devices and/or air bags can supple- ment the protection o"Mered by a correctly worn
seat belt.
When enabled, an air bag can provide additional
protection for the respective vehicle occupant.
Potential protection provided by each air bag:
= Knee air bag: thigh, knee and lower leg
= Driver\bs air bag, front passenger air bag: head
and ribcage
= Window air bag: head
= Side air bag: ribcage and pelvis
However, no system available today can com-
pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities in every
accident situation. In particular, the seat belt and
air bag generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside. It is also
not possible to completely rule out the risk of injury caused by the air bag deploying.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
vehicle towed to a quali"Ned specialist workshop
a"ser an accident. Take this into account, particu-larly if an Emergency Tensioning Device is trig-
gered or an air bag deployed.
If the Emergency Tensioning Devices are triggered
or an air bag is deployed, you will hear a bang, and a small amount of powder may also be
released:
= The bang will not generally a"Mect your hearing.
= In general, the powder released is not hazard-
ous to health but may cause short-term
breathing di"Pculties to persons su"Mering from
asthma or other pulmonary conditions.
Provided it is safe to do so, leave the vehicle
immediately or open the window in order to
prevent breathing di"Pculties.
Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling or environmental protec-
tion measures. National guidelines regarding
waste disposal must be observed. In California,
see the https://dtsc.ca.gov/. Using the search function, you will "Nnd information on perchlorate,
for example.56Occupant safety !

Information on the limited protection provided bythe restraint system
Risk due to the incorrect behavior of vehicle occu-
pants
All vehicle occupants must make sure of the fol-
lowing in particular:
= They observe the information on the correct
seat position (  page 45).
= There are no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile
objects in the pockets of their clothing. Store
such objects in a suitable place.
&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
an incorrect seat position
The seat belt does not o"Mer the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the seat backrest to an almost vertical position.
In particular, you could slip beneath the seat- belt and become injured.
Adjust the seat properly before begin-
ning your journey.Always ensure that the seat backrest is
in an almost vertical position and thatthe shoulder belt is routed across the center of your shoulder.
Risk due to objects in the vehicle interior
All vehicle occupants must make sure of the fol-
lowing in particular:
= They observe the information on the correct
seat position (  page 45).
= There are no objects between the seat, door
and door pillar (B-pillar).
= There are no hard objects, e.g. coat hangers,
hanging on the grab handles or coat hooks.
= There are no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile
objects in the pockets of their clothing. Store
such objects in a suitable place.
&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
blocked seat belt buckle or seat belt
anchorage
Objects next to the front seat that block the seat belt buckle or the moving seat belt
anchorage on the front seat impair the func- tion of the Emergency Tensioning Devices.
Before starting the journey, make sure
that there are no objects around the seat
belt buckle or between the front seat
and door.&WARNING Risk of injury from objects in
the deployment area of an airbag
Objects in the deployment area of an airbag
can hinder or prevent the correct deployment
of the airbag.
The airbag may then deploy in an uncontrolled manner and may even cause additional inju-
ries to the vehicle occupants by deploying.
This may be the case in particular if the airbag is integrated into the seat.
Always stow and secure objects cor-
rectly.Before commencing your journey, make
sure that no objects are stowed in the
deployment area of an airbag.
The installation location of an air bag is identi"Ned
by the AIRBAG (  page 60) symbol.
Occupant safety !

Risk due to installing accessories
Do not attach accessories such as mobile naviga-
tion devices, mobile phones or cup holders within the deployment area of an air bag, e.g. on the
cockpit, on the door, on the side window or on the side trim.
In addition, no connecting cables, tensioning
straps or retaining straps may be routed or attached to the vehicle within the deploymentarea of an air bag. Always comply with the acces-sory manufacturer\bs installation instructions and,
in particular, the notes on suitable places for
installation.&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
unsuitable protective covers
Unsuitable protective covers mean that air
bags can no longer protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do.
Use only protective covers approved by
Mercedes-Benz for the seat in question.
In addition, the function of the automatic
passenger air bag deactivation may be restricted
by an unsuitable protective cover. If the front
passenger seat is occupied, ensure that the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps display thecorrect status of the front passenger air bag
(  page 49).
Risk due to pets in the vehicle interior&WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to animals le"s unsecured or unattended in
the vehicle
If you leave animals in the vehicle unattended or unsecured, they could possibly press but-
tons or switches.
An animal may: = Activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
= Switch systems on or o"M and endanger
other road users
Unsecured animals may be thrown around in
the vehicle in the event of an accident or sud-
den steering and braking maneuvers and injure vehicle occupants in the process.
Never leave animals in the vehicle unat-
tended.Always correctly secure animals while
driving, e.g. using a suitable animal car-
rier.
Risk due to modi"Ncation, damage or wear to the
components of the restraint system
&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
modi"Ncations to the restraint system
Vehicle occupants may no longer be protected
as intended if alterations are made to the
restraint system.
Never alter the parts of the restraint sys- tem.Never tamper with the wiring or any elec-
tronic component parts or their so"s-
ware.If it is necessary to modify the vehicle to accom- modate a person with disabilities, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details.58Occupant safety !

USA only: for details, contact our Customer Assis-
tance Center on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1!

Have a deployed air bag replaced at a
quali"Ned specialist workshop as soon as
possible.&WARNING Risk of injury due to deployed
airbag
A deployed airbag no longer o"Mers any protec-
tion.
Have the vehicle towed to a quali"Ned
specialist workshop in order to have the
deployed airbag replaced.Have deployed air bags replaced immediately.&WARNING Risk of injury or death from
deployed pyrotechnic Emergency Tension-
ing Devices
Pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices that have been deployed are no longer opera-
tional and are unable to perform their inten-
ded protective function.
Therefore, have deployed pyrotechnic
Emergency Tensioning Devices immedi-ately replaced at a quali"Ned specialist
workshop.
Seat belts
Releasing seat belts
Press the release button in the seat belt buckle and guide the seat belt back with the
seat belt tongue.*NOTE Damage caused by trapping the
seat belt
If an unused seat belt is not fully retracted, it
may become trapped in the door or in the seat
mechanism.
Always ensure that an unused seat belt
is fully retracted.Airbags
Overview of air bags
1Driver\bs knee air bag2Driver\bs air bag3Front passenger air bag4Window curtain air bag5Side impact air bag
The installation location of an air bag is identi"Ned
by the AIRBAG symbol.
Note the information under "Overview of deploy- ment situations" (  page 55).
60Occupant safety

Brief overview of most important points
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
Always observe the following when transporting
children:
= Never leave children unattended in the vehicle
(  page 63).
= Secure children up to a height of 5 "s (1.50 m)
on the respective seat (see illustration above)
properly with a suitable and approved child
restraint system , and secure small children in
a rearward-facing child restraint system.
= Observe the child restraint system manufac-
turer\bs installation instructions.
Le"s/right rear seat (preferred seats)
Second row of seats !

Be sure to observe:
= If the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure
that the status of the front passenger air bag is correct for the current situation
(  page 49).
(*) rearward-facing child restraint system only in
combination with automatic air bag shuto"M
Center rear seat (second row of seats only) Securing system:vVehicle seat belt (  page 73)¯Additionally attach Top Tether if recom-
mended by the manufacturer of the child restraint system (  page 72).
Important safety notes
Basic information
Be diligent
Bear in mind that negligence when securing a
child in the child restraint system may have seri-
ous consequences. Always be diligent in securing
a child carefully before every journey.
Never allow babies and children to travel sitting
on the lap of another vehicle occupant.
To improve protection for children younger than
12 years old or under 5 "s (1.50 m) in height,
Mercedes-Benz recommends you observe the fol- lowing information:
= Always secure the child in a child restraint sys-
tem suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
= The child restraint system must be appropriate
to the age, weight and size of the child.
= The vehicle seat must be suitable for the child
restraint system to be installed:
Accident statistics show that children secured on
the rear seats are generally safer than children secured on the front seats. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install a
child restraint system on a rear seat.
The generic term "child restraint system" The generic term "child restraint system" is used
in this Operator\bs Manual. A child restraint system
is, for example:
= a baby car seat= a rearward-facing child seat
= a forward-facing child seat
= a child booster seat !