Mercedes-Benz GLE 2021 Owner's manual

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tents of the Operator's Manual
directly via thevehicle's multi‐
media system (menu item "Vehi‐
cle information"). Start with the
quick guide or broaden your
knowledge with practical tips.
Here you can find comprehen‐
sive information about operating
your vehicle and about services
and guarantees in printed form.
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page.
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is available free-of-charge in
familiar app stores.
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Order no. P167 0214 13 Part no. 167 584 48 12
Edition A 2021
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Operator's Manual
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz GLE
Publication details
Internet
Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi‐
cles and about Mercedes‑Benz AG can be found
on thefollowing websites:
https://www.mbusa.com (USA only)
https://www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only)
Documentation team
©Mercedes‑Benz AG: Not to be reprinted, trans‐
lated or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in
part, without written permission from
Mercedes‑Benz AG.
Vehicle manufacturer
Mercedes‑Benz AG
Mercedesstraße 120
70372 Stuttgart
Germany
Front passenger airbag warning
Example
&WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries
if the front passenger airbag is enabled
If the front passenger airbag is enabled, a
child on the front passenger seat may be
struck by the front passenger airbag during
an accident.
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
system on a seat protected by an ENABLED
FRONT AIRBAG in front of it, this can result in
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to thechild.
Observe thechapter "Children in thevehicle".
As at 24.09.2019
Thank youfor purchasing a Mercedes-Benz
Before youfirst drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle. Foryour own safety and a longer
operating lifespan of thevehicle, follow the
instructions and warning notices in this Opera‐
tor's Manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to thevehicle or injury to people.
Damage to thevehicle resulting from the disre‐
gard of the instructions is not coveredby the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The standard equipment and product description
of your vehicle may vary and depends on thefol‐
lowing factors:
RModel
ROrder
RNational version
RAvailability
Mercedes-Benz reservestheright to introduce
changes in thefollowing areas:
RDesign
REquipment
RTechnical features
The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐
fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐
trations.
The following documents are integral parts of
thevehicle:
RDigital Operator's Manual
RPrinted Operator's Manual
RMaintenance Booklet
REquipment-dependent Supplements
Keep these documents in thevehicle at all
times. If you sell thevehicle, always pass all of
the documents on to the new owner.
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Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
A Daimler Company
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Symbols ........................................................ 5
At aglance .................................................... 6
Cockpit ........................................................... 6
Indicator and warning lamps .........................10
Overhead control panel ................................ 12
Door control panel and seat adjustment ....... 14
Control settings in therear passenger
compartment ................................................ 16
Emergencies and breakdowns ...................... 18
Digital Operator's Manual ......................... 20
Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual ...... 20
General notes............................................. 22
Protecting the environment .......................... 22
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts ....................... 23
Operator's Manual ........................................23
Service and vehicle operation ....................... 24
Operating safety ...........................................25
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components ...................................... 27
Diagnostics connection ................................ 27
Qualified specialist workshop ....................... 28
Correct use of thevehicle ............................29
Sport Utility Vehicle ...................................... 29
Notesfor persons with electronic medi‐
cal aids ......................................................... 29
Problems with your vehicle ........................... 29
Reporting safety defects ...............................30
Limited Warranty .......................................... 31
QR code forrescue card ...............................31
Data storage .................................................31
Copyright ...................................................... 34
Occupant safety......................................... 36
Restraint system ...........................................36
Seat belts ..................................................... 38
Airbags ......................................................... 42
PRE-SAFE®system ....................................... 49
Automatic measures after an accident ......... 50
Safely transporting children in thevehi‐
cle ................................................................. 51
Notes on pets in thevehicle .........................64
Opening and closing .................................. 66
SmartKey ...................................................... 66
Doors ............................................................ 69
Cargo compartment .....................................73
Side windows ................................................ 78
Sliding sunroof ............................................. 82
Roller sun blinds ...........................................86
Anti-theft protection .....................................87
Seats and stowing ...................................... 91
Notes on the correct driver's seat posi‐
tion ............................................................... 91
Seats ............................................................ 91
Steering wheel ............................................ 104
Easy entry and exit feature .........................106
Operating the memory function .................. 107
Stowage areas ............................................ 108
Cup holder .................................................. 120
Sockets ....................................................... 121
Wireless charging of the mobile phone
and connection with theexterior antenna .. 123
Installing/removing thefloor mats .............125
Light and visibility ................................... 126
Exterior lighting .......................................... 126
Interior lighting ........................................... 131
2Contents
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system ........................................................ 133
Mirrors ........................................................ 138
Area permeable to radio waves on the
windshield ...................................................141
Infrared-reflective windshield function ........ 141
Climate control ........................................ 142
Overview of climate control systems ..........142
Operating the climate control system ......... 143
Driving and parking ................................. 150
Driving ........................................................ 150
DYNAMIC SELECT switch ............................164
Automatic transmission .............................. 167
Function of the 4MATIC .............................. 171
Refueling ..................................................... 172
Parking ........................................................ 174
Driving and driving safety systems .............. 181
Trailer hitch ................................................. 249
Vehicle towing instructions .........................253
Instrument Display and on-board
computer .................................................. 254
Notes on the Instrument Display and on-
board computer .......................................... 254
Instrument Display overview ...................... 255
Overview of the buttons on thesteering
wheel ..........................................................256
Operating the on-board computer .............. 256
Overview of what is shown on the multi‐
function display .......................................... 258
Head-up Display ......................................... 258
MBUX multimedia system ....................... 261
Overview and operation .............................. 261
System settings .......................................... 269
Navigation .................................................. 272
Telephone ...................................................279
Mercedes me and apps .............................. 282
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system ...... 289
Radio & media ............................................ 293
Sound settings ...........................................300
Maintenance and care ............................. 301
ASSYST PLUS service interval display .........301
Engine compartment .................................. 302
Cleaning and care ....................................... 308
Breakdown assistance ............................. 316
Emergency ..................................................316
Flat tire ....................................................... 318
Battery (vehicle) ......................................... 324
Towstarting or towing away ....................... 329
Electrical fuses ........................................... 334
Wheels and tires ...................................... 337
Notes on noise or unusual handling char‐
acteristics ...................................................337
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tires ............................................................ 337
Notes on snow chains ................................ 338
Tire pressure .............................................. 338
Loading thevehicle .................................... 345
Tire labeling ................................................ 349
Definition of termsfor tires and loading ..... 354
Changing a wheel ....................................... 357
Emergency spare wheel .............................. 366
Collapsible spare wheel .............................. 368
Contents 3
Technical data .......................................... 371
Notes on technical data .............................. 371
Vehicle electronics ...................................... 371
Vehicle identification plate, VIN and
engine number overview .............................373
Operating fluids .......................................... 375
Vehicle data ................................................ 382
Trailer hitch ................................................ 385
Display messages and warning/indi‐
cator lamps .............................................. 387
Display messages .......................................387
Warning and indicator lamps ...................... 438
Index ......................................................... 452
4Contents
In this Operator's Manual, you will find thefol‐
lowing symbols:
&DANGER Danger due to not observing
thewarning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐
ards that may endanger your health or life, or
the health or life of others.
#Observe thewarning notices.
+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to failure to observe envi‐
ronmental 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
damaged.
#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 Information on the multifunction dis‐
play/media 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
Left-hand-drive vehicles
6At aglance – Cockpit
1Steering wheel gearshift paddles 169
2Combination switch 127
3Instrument Display 255
4DIRECT SELECT lever 167
5Media display 261
6Climate control systems 143
7Hazard warning light system 128
8PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps 46
9Glove box 110
AStorage compartment 110
BController forvolume and switching sound
on/off
261
Switches the MBUX multimedia system
on/off
261
CCalls up navigation 263
DCalls up radio or media 263
ECalls up thetelephone 263
FControl panel for:
Individual wheel control (vehicles without off-
road package) or
220
Manual gearshifting 169
AIRMATIC or 209
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL 216
Activates/deactivates ESP®184
Downhill Speed Regulation 194
GCalls up favorites 263
HCalls up vehicle functions 263
IActive Parking Assist 237
JDYNAMIC SELECT switch 166
KTouchpad 263
LStart/stop button 151
ECO start/stop function 162
MControl panel forthe MBUX multimedia sys‐
tem
256
At aglance – Cockpit 7
NAdjusts thesteering wheel mechanically 104
OAdjusts thesteering wheel electrically 105
Switches thesteering wheel heater on/off 105
PControl panel:
On-board computer 256
Cruise control 193
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC 199
QDiagnostics connection 27
ROpens the hood 302
SElectric parking brake 178
TLight switch 126
8At aglance – Cockpit
Instrument Display
10 At aglance – Indicator and warning lamps
1#! Turn signal light 127
26Restraint system 440
3åESP®OFF 448
÷ESP®448
4RRear fog lamp 127
5KHigh beam 127
LLow beam 126
TParking lamps 126
6ÿCoolant temperature 442
7Coolant temperature display 255
8!Electric parking brake (yellow) 445
9#Electrical malfunction 442
ALDistance warning 447
B!ABS 448
CÙElectric powersteering 441
DhTire pressure monitor 450
E8Reserve fuel with fuel filler flap location
indicator
442
FFuel level 255
GElectric parking brake (red) 445
FUSA only
!Canada only
HBrakes (red) 445
$USA only
JCanada only
IüSeat belt 440
J;Check Engine 442
KäSuspension (red) 447
äSuspension (yellow) 447
At aglance – Indicator and warning lamps 11
12 At aglance – Overhead control panel
1Sun visors
2pSwitches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
131
3|Switches automatic interior lighting con‐
trol on/off
131
4cSwitches the front interior lighting
on/off
131
5uSwitches therear interior lighting
on/off
131
6pSwitches theright-hand reading lamp
on/off
131
7;me button 284
8GSOS button 284
93Opens closes the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
82
3Opens/closes theroller sunblind 82
AInside rearview mirror 139
At aglance – Overhead control panel 13
14 At aglance – Door control panel and seat adjustment
1Opens the door 69
2Locks/unlocks thevehicle 70
3Sets the memory function 107
4Adjusts the seats electrically 91
5Switches the seat heating on/off 102
6Switches the seat ventilation on/off 103
7Adjusts the front passenger seat from the
driver's seat
93
8Opens/closes thetailgate 73
9Opens/closes theright side window 78
AOpens/closes therear right side window 78
BChild safety lock fortherear side windows 64
COpens/closes therear left side window 78
DOpens/closes the left side window 78
EOperates the outside mirrors 138
FAdjusts the 4-way lumbar support 94
GSeat adjustment using the multimedia system 100
HAdjusts the head restraints 97
At aglance – Door control panel and seat adjustment 15
16 At aglance – Control settings in therear passenger compartment
1Control panel forrear compartment climate
control
143
2Storage compartment in the center console
115 V socket 122
3Switches therear seat heating on/off 102
4Adjusts therear seats electrically 94
5Cup holder
At aglance – Control settings in therear passenger compartment 17
18 At aglance – Emergencies and breakdowns
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