Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 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.
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sive information about operating
your vehicle and about services
and guarantees in printed form.
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Order no. P167 0257 13 Part no. 167 584 74 13
Edition B 2021
GLE Coupe
Operator's Manual
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe
Publication details
Internet
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cles and about Mercedes‑Benz AG can be found
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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 ohne
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.
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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 ............................28
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 .................................. 65
SmartKey ...................................................... 65
Doors ............................................................ 68
Cargo compartment .....................................72
Side windows ............................................... 77
Sliding sunroof ............................................. 80
Anti-theft protection .....................................84
Seats and stowing ..................................... 88
Notes on the correct driver's seat posi‐
tion ............................................................... 88
Seats ............................................................ 88
Steering wheel ..............................................98
Easy entry and exit feature ...........................99
Operating the memory function .................. 101
Stowage areas ............................................ 102
Cup holder .................................................. 114
Sockets ....................................................... 115
Wireless charging of the mobile phone
and connection with theexterior antenna ... 118
Installing/removing thefloor mats .............. 119
Light and visibility .................................... 121
Exterior lighting ........................................... 121
Interior lighting ........................................... 126
2Contents
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system ........................................................ 128
Mirrors ........................................................ 131
Area permeable to radio waves on the
windshield .................................................. 134
Infrared-reflective windshield function ........ 134
Climate control ........................................ 135
Overview of climate control systems ..........135
Operating the climate control system ......... 136
Driving and parking ................................. 143
Driving ........................................................ 143
DYNAMIC SELECT switch ............................157
Automatic transmission .............................. 160
Function of the 4MATIC .............................. 164
Refueling ..................................................... 164
Parking ........................................................ 167
Driving and driving safety systems .............. 174
Trailer hitch ................................................ 236
Vehicle towing instructions .........................240
Instrument Display and on-board
computer .................................................. 241
Notes on the Instrument Display and on-
board computer .......................................... 241
Instrument Display overview .......................242
Overview of the buttons on thesteering
wheel ..........................................................243
Operating the on-board computer .............. 243
Overview of what is shown on the multi‐
function display .......................................... 245
Head-up Display ......................................... 245
MBUX multimedia system ....................... 248
Overview and operation .............................. 248
System settings .......................................... 256
Navigation .................................................. 259
Telephone ...................................................266
Mercedes me and apps .............................. 269
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system ...... 276
Radio & media ............................................ 280
Sound settings ............................................ 287
Maintenance and care ............................. 288
ASSYST PLUS service interval display ........ 288
Engine compartment .................................. 289
Cleaning and care .......................................295
Breakdown assistance ............................ 303
Flat tire ....................................................... 303
Battery (vehicle) ......................................... 307
Towstarting or towing away ........................ 313
Electrical fuses ............................................ 317
Wheels and tires ...................................... 320
Notes on noise or unusual handling char‐
acteristics ...................................................320
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tires ............................................................ 320
Notes on snow chains .................................321
Tire pressure ...............................................321
Loading thevehicle .................................... 326
Tire labeling ................................................ 331
Definition of termsfor tires and loading ..... 336
Changing a wheel ....................................... 339
Emergency spare wheel .............................. 348
Collapsible spare wheel .............................. 350
Contents 3
Technical data .......................................... 353
Notes on technical data .............................. 353
Vehicle electronics .....................................353
Radio equipment approvals forthevehi‐
cle components .......................................... 355
Vehicle identification plate, VIN and
engine number overview ............................ 355
Operating fluids .......................................... 357
Vehicle data ................................................ 363
Trailer hitch ................................................ 366
Display messages and warning/indi‐
cator lamps .............................................. 368
Display messages .......................................368
Warning and indicator lamps .......................417
Index ......................................................... 431
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 162
2Combination switch 122
3Instrument Display 242
4DIRECT SELECT lever 160
5Media display 248
6Climate control systems 136
7Hazard warning light system 123
8PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps 46
9Glove box 104
AStorage compartment 104
BController forvolume and switching sound
on/off
248
Switches the MBUX multimedia system
on/off
248
CCalls up navigation 250
DCalls up radio or media 250
ECalls up thetelephone 250
FControl panel for:
Individual wheel control 209
Manual gearshifting 162
AIRMATIC or 201
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL 206
Activates/deactivates ESP®176
Downhill Speed Regulation 186
GCalls up favorites 250
HCalls up vehicle functions 250
IActive Parking Assist 224
JDYNAMIC SELECT switch 158
KTouchpad 250
LStart/stop button 144
ECO start/stop function 155
MControl panel forthe MBUX multimedia sys‐
tem
243
NAdjusts thesteering wheel mechanically 98
At aglance – Cockpit 7
OAdjusts thesteering wheel electrically 98
Switches thesteering wheel heater on/off 99
PControl panel:
On-board computer 243
Cruise control 185
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC 191
QDiagnostics connection 27
ROpens the hood 289
SElectric parking brake 170
TLight switch 121
8At aglance – Cockpit
Instrument Display
10 At aglance – Indicator and warning lamps
1#! Turn signal light 122
26Restraint system 419
3åESP®OFF 427
÷ESP®427
4RRear fog lamp 122
5KHigh beam 122
LLow beam 121
TParking lamps 121
6ÿCoolant temperature 421
7Coolant temperature display 242
8!Electric parking brake (yellow) 424
9#Electrical malfunction 421
ALDistance warning 426
B!ABS 427
CÙElectric powersteering 420
DhTire pressure monitor 429
E8Reserve fuel with fuel filler flap location
indicator
421
FFuel level 242
GElectric parking brake (red) 424
FUSA only
!Canada only
HBrakes (red) 424
$USA only
JCanada only
IüSeat belt 419
J;Check Engine 421
KäSuspension (red) 426
äSuspension (yellow) 426
At aglance – Indicator and warning lamps 11
12 At aglance – Overhead control panel
1Sun visors
2pSwitches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
126
3|Switches automatic interior lighting con‐
trol on/off
126
4cSwitches the front interior lighting
on/off
126
5uSwitches therear interior lighting
on/off
126
6pSwitches theright-hand reading lamp
on/off
126
7;me button 271
8GSOS button 271
93Opens closes the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
80
3Opens/closes theroller sunblind 80
AInside rearview mirror 132
At aglance – Overhead control panel 13
14 At aglance – Door control panel and seat adjustment
1Opens the door 68
2Locks/unlocks thevehicle 69
3Sets the memory function 101
4Adjusts the seats electrically 88
5Switches the seat heating on/off 96
6Switches the seat ventilation on/off 97
7Adjusts the front passenger seat from the
driver's seat
90
8Opens/closes thetailgate 72
9Opens/closes theright side window 77
AOpens/closes therear right side window 77
BChild safety lock fortherear side windows 64
COpens/closes therear left side window 77
DOpens/closes the left side window 77
EOperates the outside mirrors 131
FAdjusts the 4-way lumbar support 91
GSeat adjustment using the multimedia system 93
HAdjusts the head restraints 91
At aglance – Door control panel and seat adjustment 15
16 At aglance – Control settings in therear passenger compartment
1Control panel forrear compartment climate
control
136
2Storage compartment in the center console
115 V socket 116
3Switches therear seat heating on/off 96
4Cup holder
At aglance – Control settings in therear passenger compartment 17
18 At aglance – Emergencies and breakdowns
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