Mercedes-Benz GLE 2024 Owner's manual

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Order no. P167 0781 13 Part no. 167 584 06 27
Edition A 2024
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Air bag warning sticker for USA and Canada
&WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries if
the front passenger air bag is enabled
If the front passenger air bag is enabled, a
child on the front passenger seat may be
struck by the front passenger air bag in the
event of an accident.
#NEVER use a rearward-facing child
restraint system on a seat with an ENA-
BLED FRONT AIR BAG. This can result in
the DEATH of or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD.
Observe the chapter "Children in the vehicle".
As at 26.09.22
Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
Before your rst drive, please read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your
vehicle. For your own safety and a longer service
life of the vehicle, follow the instructions and
warning notices in this Operator's Manual. Disre-
garding them may lead to damage to the vehicle
or injury to people.
Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre-
gard of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited warranty.
The standard equipment and product description
of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol-
lowing factors:
RModel
ROrder
RNational version
RAvailability
Your vehicle may therefore dier from that shown
in the descriptions and illustrations in individual
cases.
Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to introduce
changes in the following areas:
RDesign
REquipment
RTechnical features
The following documents are components of the
vehicle:
RDigital Operator's Manual
RPrinted Operator's Manual
RMaintenance Booklet
RSupplementary manuals relating to specic
equipment
RSupplementary documents
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times.
Ensure that all documents are in the vehicle or
passed on in the event of sale or rental.
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Symbols .......................................................... 5
At a glance ...................................................... 6
Cockpit ........................................................... 6
Cockpit (plug-in hybrid) ................................. 10
Indicator and warning lamps .......................... 12
Overhead control panel ................................. 16
Door operating unit and seat adjustment ....... 18
Control settings in the rear passenger
compartment ................................................ 20
Emergencies and breakdowns ....................... 22
Digital Operator's Manual .............................. 24
Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual ........ 24
General notes ............................................... 25
Protecting the environment ........................... 25
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts ........................ 26
Operator's Manual ........................................ 27
Touch-sensitive controls ................................ 27
Mercedes me app ......................................... 28
Service and vehicle operation ........................ 28
Operating safety ............................................ 29
Notes on assembling the license plate on
the front license plate holder ......................... 33
National information for components rele-
vant to radio regulation ................................. 33
Diagnostics connection ................................. 34
Qualied specialist workshop ........................ 35
Correct use of the vehicle ............................. 35
Sport Utility Vehicle ....................................... 35
Notes for persons with electronic medical
aids .............................................................. 36
Problems with your vehicle ............................ 37
Reporting safety defects ................................ 37
Limited Warranty ........................................... 38
QR code for rescue card ............................... 38
Data storage ................................................. 38
Copyright ...................................................... 43
Occupant safety ............................................ 44
Brief overview of the most important
points ........................................................... 44
Information on the automatic functions of
the restraint system ...................................... 52
Purpose and function of the restraint sys-
tem ............................................................... 55
Seat belts ..................................................... 60
Airbags ......................................................... 60
Children in the vehicle ................................... 61
Brief overview of most important points ......... 61
Important safety notes .................................. 62
Suitable child restraint systems for the
transport of children ..................................... 67
Securing the child restraint system ................ 68
Child safety locks .......................................... 74
Occupant presence reminder ........................ 75
Opening and closing ...................................... 77
SmartKey ...................................................... 77
Doors ............................................................ 81
Cargo compartment ...................................... 85
Side windows ................................................ 90
Sliding sunroof .............................................. 94
Roller sun blinds ............................................ 98
Anti-the protection ...................................... 99
Seats and stowing ....................................... 102
Notes on the correct driver's seat position .. 102
Notes on grab handles ................................ 102
2Contents
Seats .......................................................... 103
Steering wheel ............................................ 114
Easy entry and exit feature .......................... 117
Memory function ......................................... 118
Stowage areas ............................................ 119
Cup holder .................................................. 134
Ashtray and cigarette lighter ........................ 136
Sockets ....................................................... 136
Wireless charging of the mobile phone
and connection with the exterior antenna .... 137
Installing/removing the oor mats ............... 138
Light and visibility ........................................ 140
Exterior lighting ........................................... 140
Interior lighting ............................................ 145
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system ........................................................ 146
Mirrors ........................................................ 151
Area permeable to radio waves on the
windshield ................................................... 154
Infrared-reective windshield function ......... 155
Climate control ........................................... 156
Overview of climate control systems ............ 156
Operating the climate control system .......... 157
Driving and parking ..................................... 167
Driving ........................................................ 167
DYNAMIC SELECT ....................................... 189
Automatic transmission ............................... 195
Function of 4MATIC ..................................... 200
Refueling ..................................................... 200
Charging the high-voltage battery (plug-in
hybrid) ........................................................ 203
Parking ....................................................... 218
Driving and driving safety systems ............... 227
Trailer hitch ................................................. 301
Vehicle towing instructions .......................... 306
Driver's display ........................................... 307
Notes on the driver's display ....................... 307
Operating the driver's display ...................... 307
Driver display menus ................................... 308
Head-up Display .......................................... 310
Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical
system ........................................................ 311
Function of the power meter ........................ 312
Overview of status displays on the driver's
display ........................................................ 312
MBUX voice assistant .................................. 314
Notes on operating safety ........................... 314
Operation .................................................... 314
Using the Voice Control System eectively .. 316
Essential voice commands .......................... 317
MBUX multimedia system ............................ 322
Overview and operation ............................... 322
System settings .......................................... 334
Plug-in hybrid settings ................................. 338
O-road menu ............................................. 340
Navigation and trac .................................. 341
Telephone ................................................... 351
Mercedes me Apps ..................................... 354
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system ....... 361
Radio & media ............................................. 364
Sound settings ............................................ 370
Maintenance and care ................................. 371
ASSYST PLUS service interval display .......... 371
Contents 3
Maintenance Management .......................... 372
Telediagnosis .............................................. 372
Engine compartment ................................... 373
Cleaning and care ....................................... 379
Breakdown assistance ................................. 389
Emergency .................................................. 389
Flat tire ....................................................... 391
Battery (vehicle) .......................................... 398
Tow starting or towing away ........................ 405
Electrical fuses ............................................ 412
Wheels and tires ......................................... 415
Notes on noise or unusual handling char-
acteristics ................................................... 415
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tires ............................................................ 415
Notes on snow chains ................................. 416
Tire pressure ............................................... 416
Loading the vehicle ..................................... 423
Tire labeling ................................................ 427
Denition of terms for tires and loading ....... 432
Changing a wheel ........................................ 434
Emergency spare wheel ............................... 444
Collapsible spare wheel ............................... 446
Technical data ............................................. 449
Notes on technical data .............................. 449
Vehicle electronics ...................................... 449
Radio regulations ........................................ 451
Vehicle identication plate, VIN and
engine number overview .............................. 451
Operating uids ........................................... 453
Vehicle data ................................................ 461
Trailer hitch ................................................. 467
Display messages and warning/indicator
lamps .......................................................... 469
Display messages ........................................ 469
Warning and indicator lamps ....................... 538
Index .......................................................... 558
4Contents
In this Operator's Manual, you will nd the follow-
ing symbols:
&WARNING Danger due to failure to
observe the warning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to haz-
ards that may endanger your health or life, or
the health or life of others.
#Observe the warning notices.
+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to failure to observe environ-
mental notes
Environmental notes include information on
environmentally responsible behavior or envi-
ronmentally responsible disposal.
#Observe environmental notes.
*NOTE Damage to property due to failure
to observe notes on material damage
Notes on material damage inform you of risks
which may lead to your vehicle being dam-
aged.
#Observe notes on material damage.
%These symbols indicate useful instructions or
further information that could be helpful to
you.
#Instruction
(/ page) Further information on a topic
Display Display in the central display
4Highest menu level, which is to be
selected in the multimedia system
5Relevant submenus, which are to be
selected in the multimedia system
* Indicates a cause
Symbols 5
Le-hand drive vehicles
6At a glance – Cockpit
1Steering wheel paddle shiers 198
2Combination switch 141
3Driver's display 307
4DIRECT SELECT lever 195
5Central display 322
6Climate control systems 157
7£ Hazard warning light system 142
8PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp 49
9Glove box 123
AStowage compartment 123
B8 Controller for volume and switching
sound on/o
322
Ü Switches the MBUX multimedia system
on/o
322
Cz Calls up navigation 324
D| Calls up radio or media 324
E% Calls up the telephone 324
FSwitch panel for:
G O-road menu 340
p Manual gearshiing 198
¿ AIRMATIC or 266
¿ E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL 273
å Activates/deactivates ESP®230
î Downhill Speed Regulation 246
Gú Fingerprint sensor 322
Hy Calls up vehicle functions 324
Ic Active Parking Assist 293
JDYNAMIC SELECT switch 192
KTouchpad 324
LStart/stop button 171
è ECO start/stop function 182
MControl panel for the MBUX multimedia system 324
NAdjusts the steering wheel manually 114
At a glance – Cockpit 7
OAdjusts the steering wheel electrically 115
ý Switches the steering wheel heater
on/o
116
PControl panel:
Driver's display 307
Cruise control 237
H Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC 241
QDiagnostics connection 34
ROpens the hood 373
S! Electric parking brake 223
TLight switch 140
8At a glance – Cockpit
Le-hand drive vehicles
10 At a glance – Cockpit (plug-in hybrid)
1Driver's display:
õ Operational readiness 307
Power availability display
Power meter 312
Trip computer
ECO Assist 186
2Central display:
Plug-in hybrid settings 338
Energy ow display 340
3& Switches immediate pre-entry climate
control on/o
164
4A Sets pre-entry climate control for depar-
ture time
164
5DYNAMIC SELECT switch 189
6\ Calls up the EQ menu 338
7° Haptic accelerator pedal 189
8q Reduces recuperation 186
9± Increases recuperation 186
A6 Depressurizes the fuel tank 200
At a glance – Cockpit (plug-in hybrid) 11
Driver's display
12 At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps
1#! Turn signal lights 141
2ä Suspension (red) 552
ä Suspension (yellow) 552
3# Electrical malfunction 545
4Ù Power steering (red) 544
Ù Power steering (yellow) 544
56 Restraint system 541
6ü Seat belt 541
7L Distance warning 552
8! ABS 552
9h Tire pressure monitoring system 556
A; Engine diagnosis 545
Bå ESP® OFF 552
÷ ESP®552
C_ Plug-in hybrid: reduced performance 543
Dp Gasoline engine: reduced power
Eÿ Coolant temperature 545
FCoolant temperature display
G! Electric parking brake (yellow) 549
HElectric parking brake (red) 549
F USA only
! Canada only
IBrakes (red) 549
$ USA only
J Canada only
é Recuperative Brake System, USA only 549
J Brakes (yellow), Canada only 549
J8 Reserve fuel with fuel ller ap location
indicator
545
KFuel level
LK High beam 141
L Low beam 140
T Standing lights 140
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps 13
MR Rear fog light 141 NH Mercedes-Benz emergency call system 556
14 At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps
16 At a glance – Overhead control panel
1Sun visors
2p Switches the le-hand reading lamp
on/o
145
3| Switches automatic interior lighting con-
trol on/o
145
4c Switches the front interior lighting on/o 145
5u Switches the rear interior lighting on/o 145
6p Switches the right-hand reading lamp
on/o
145
7; me button 354
8G SOS button 354
93 Opens/closes the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
94
3 Opens/closes the roller sunblind 94
AInside rear-view mirror 152
At a glance – Overhead control panel 17
18 At a glance – Door operating unit and seat adjustment
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