Mercedes-Benz GLE 2015 User manual

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Index ....................................................... 3
Introduction ......................................... 25
At a glance ........................................... 30
Safety ................................................... 41
Opening and closing ........................... 84
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 107
Lights and windscreen wipers ......... 121
Climate control ................................. 135
Driving and parking .......................... 157
On-board computer and displays .... 281
Stowing and features ....................... 351
Maintenance and care ...................... 373
Breakdown assistance ..................... 386
Wheels and tyres .............................. 405
Technical data ................................... 433
2Contents

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 252
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................383
Display in the multimedia system .. 238
Function/notes .............................236
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 301
Function/notes ................................ 70
Important safety notes .................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 341
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ....................................145
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 139
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 291
Display message ............................ 326
Function/notes .............................247
Towing a trailer .............................. 249
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 323
Function/notes .............................222
Active Driving Assistance package .. 247
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 291
Display message ............................ 325
Function/notes .............................250
Towing a trailer .............................. 252
Active light function ......................... 124
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 326
Exiting a parking space .................. 231
Function/notes .............................228
Important safety notes .................. 228
Parking .......................................... 230
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 78
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 74
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 75
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes .............................224
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 315
Function/notes .............................126
Switching on/off ........................... 126
AdBlue®
Display message ............................ 318
Filling capacity ............................... 439
Important safety notes .................. 439
Topping up ..................................... 180
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 440
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 123
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes .............................221
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 135
Air filter (white display message) .... 318
AIR FLOW ...........................................141
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Glove compartment ....................... 155
Important safety notes .................. 154
Rear ............................................... 155
Setting ...........................................154
Setting the centre air vents ........... 155
Setting the side air vents ...............155
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation .......................... 51
Introduction ..................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Airbags
Display message ............................ 311
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Index 3

Important safety guidelines .............48
Kneebag ........................................... 50
Sidebag ............................................ 50
Triggering .........................................55
Windowbag ...................................... 51
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)... 221
Function/notes............................. 220
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 81
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 81
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 81
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 224
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 297
Anti-glare film .................................... 372
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 202
Aquaplaning ....................................... 197
Ashtray ............................................... 363
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 290
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 289
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 378
Hiding a service message .............. 378
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 378
Service message ............................ 377
Special service requirements ......... 378
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 81
Function ........................................... 81
Switching off the alarm .................... 81
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 291
Display message ............................ 322
Function/notes............................. 240
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 287
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 315
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 162
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 162
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 311
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 51
Problems ......................................... 55
System self-test ............................... 54
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 122
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 170
Changing gear ............................... 170
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 168
Display message ............................ 332
Drive program display .................... 168
Drive programs .............................. 171
Driving tips .................................... 170
DYNAMIC SELECT controller......... 166
Emergency running mode .............. 175
Engaging drive position .................. 169
Engaging neutral ............................ 169
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 168
Engaging reverse gear ................... 168
Engaging the park position ............ 168
Gliding mode................................. 170
Kickdown ....................................... 170
Manual shifting .............................. 172
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 297
Overview ........................................ 167
Problem (fault) ............................... 175
Pulling away ................................... 161
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Steering wheel gearshift paddles... 172
Trailer towing ................................. 171
Transmission position display ........ 168
Transmission positions .................. 170
4Index

Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode .........................175
Auxiliary heating
Setting ...........................................295
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 335
Important safety notes .................. 149
Problem (display message) ............ 154
Remote control .............................. 151
Setting the departure time ............. 152
Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 150
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 447
B
Bag hook ............................................ 356
Ball coupling
Swinging in ....................................276
Swinging out .................................. 274
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 71
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 71
Important safety notes .................... 72
Battery (high-voltage)
see High-voltage battery
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 87
Replacing ......................................... 87
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 395
Display message ............................ 317
Important safety notes .................. 392
Jump starting ................................. 397
Overview ........................................ 392
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 55
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 291
Display message ............................ 326
Notes/function .............................. 244
Trailer towing ................................. 246
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Topping up AdBlue®....................... 180
BlueTEC (AdBlue®).............................439
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 373
Closing ...........................................374
Display message ............................ 334
Important safety notes .................. 373
Opening ......................................... 374
Boot
see Tailgate
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 306
Notes ............................................. 441
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ...........................................75
Display message ............................ 314
Brake pedal
Pedal resistance/pedal travel .......... 43
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 74
BAS .................................................. 71
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 71
Brake fluid (notes) .........................441
Display message ............................ 301
Driving tips ....................................196
High-performance brake system .... 197
Important safety notes .................. 196
Parking brake ................................ 192
RBS warning lamp .......................... 340
Recuperative Brake System ............. 43
Warning lamp ................................. 339
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 386
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32
Index 5

C
Calling up a fault
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) .................................379
Care
360° camera ................................. 383
Automatic car wash ....................... 379
Carpets .......................................... 385
Display ...........................................384
Exhaust pipe .................................. 383
Exterior lighting .............................382
Gear or selector lever .................... 384
High-pressure cleaner .................... 380
Interior ...........................................384
Matt paintwork .............................. 381
Notes ............................................. 378
Paint .............................................. 380
Plastic trim ....................................384
Reversing camera .......................... 383
Roof lining ...................................... 385
Seat belt ........................................ 385
Seat cover ..................................... 385
Sensors ......................................... 382
Side running board ........................ 382
Steering wheel ............................... 384
Trim pieces ....................................384
Washing by hand ........................... 380
Wheels ...........................................381
Windows ........................................ 381
Wiper blades .................................. 382
Wooden trim .................................. 384
CD player (on-board computer) ........287
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 294
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 85
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Changing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamps ...............129
Main-beam headlamps ................... 129
Turn signals (front) ......................... 130
Charging
see Charging the high-voltage bat-
tery (important safety notes)
Charging cable
Connection ....................................188
Control panel ......................... 185, 186
Disconnecting ................................ 188
Heating up ..................................... 185
Important safety notes .................. 185
Indicator lamps .............................. 187
Storing ...........................................185
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ................... 182
Child
Restraint system .............................. 59
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 63
ISOFIX .............................................. 60
On the front-passenger seat............ 62
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 63
Recommendations ........................... 67
Suitable positions ............................ 63
Top Tether ....................................... 60
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 68
Rear doors ....................................... 69
Cigarette lighter ................................ 364
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 382
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 383
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 149
Controlling automatically............... 141
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 145
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 139
Demisting the windows .................. 143
Demisting the windscreen ............. 143
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................. 149
Indicator lamp ................................ 141
Information about using
THERMATIC automatic climate
control ........................................... 137
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 139
Ionisation ....................................... 146
6Index

Overview of systems ......................135
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ............................... 148
Pre-entry climate control via key ... 147
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 145
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 141
Rear control panel ......................... 138
Setting the air distribution ............. 142
Setting the air vents ......................154
Setting the airflow ......................... 142
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 141
Setting the temperature ................ 141
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 145
Switching on/off ........................... 139
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 146
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 144
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ..................................................143
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) .............................136
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 138
Coat hooks ......................................... 358
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 291
Display message ............................ 307
Operation/notes .............................. 73
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 384
COMAND Online
Driving dynamics display............... 258
Combination switch .......................... 123
Combined luggage cover and net .... 357
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lights
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 284
Convenience closing feature .............. 99
Convenience opening feature ............ 99
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 145
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 376
Display message ............................ 316
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 292
Important safety notes .................. 441
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 297
Temperature gauge........................ 282
Warning lamp ................................. 347
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 313
Function/notes............................. 124
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 128
Crosswind Assist ................................. 78
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 204
Activation conditions ..................... 204
Cruise control lever ....................... 203
Deactivating ................................... 205
Display message ............................ 328
Driving system ............................... 203
Important safety notes .................. 203
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 203
Selecting ........................................ 204
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 204
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 361
Important safety notes .................. 361
Rear compartment ......................... 362
Temperature controlled ................. 362
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Index 7

Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 287
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 314
Function/notes .............................122
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 293
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Diagnostics connection ......................27
Differential lock (display mes-
sage) ...................................................324
Digital speedometer ......................... 285
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 129
Display message ............................ 313
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 121
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 294
Switching on/off ........................... 122
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 168
Display message
Driving systems .............................322
Hybrid drive system ....................... 320
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 336
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 377
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 300
Engine ............................................ 316
General information ....................... 300
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 300
Key ................................................ 336
Lights ............................................. 313
Safety systems .............................. 301
Tyres .............................................. 330
Vehicle ...........................................332
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 73
Warning lamp ................................. 349
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ..................................................349
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 209
Activation conditions ..................... 209
Cruise control lever ....................... 208
Deactivating ................................... 212
Display message ............................ 327
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play................................................ 213
Driving tips .................................... 213
Function/notes............................. 207
Important safety notes .................. 207
Selecting ........................................ 208
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 211
Stopping ........................................ 210
Warning lamp ................................. 349
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 294
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 92
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 85
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 334
Emergency locking ........................... 93
Emergency unlocking ....................... 92
Important safety notes .................... 90
Opening (from the inside) ................ 91
Power closing .................................. 92
Doors
Overview .......................................... 90
Downhill speed regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drive program
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 168
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) ............................................... 254
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 254
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 171
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 378
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 121
Driving assistance, crosswind ........... 78
8Index

Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 202
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ...............................................71
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 73
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 78
Recuperative Brake System .............43
STEER CONTROL ............................. 80
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 70
ADAPTIVE BRAKE............................. 78
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 74
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 75
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 71
Distance warning function ............... 73
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75
Important safety guidelines ............. 70
Overview .......................................... 70
PRE-SAFE®Brake ............................. 78
Driving system
ADS ............................................... 221
AIRMATIC package ........................ 220
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 214
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 236
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 247
Active Curve System ...................... 222
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 247
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 250
Active Parking Assist ..................... 228
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 224
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 240
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 244
Cruise control ................................ 203
Display message ............................ 322
Distronic Plus ................................ 207
HOLD function ............................... 219
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 246
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package) ........... 216
PARKTRONIC ................................. 225
Reversing camera .......................... 232
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 205
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 242
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 197
Automatic transmission ................. 170
Brakes ........................................... 196
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 213
Downhill gradient ........................... 196
Driving abroad ............................... 121
Driving in winter ............................. 198
Driving on flooded roads ................ 197
Driving on sand .............................. 201
Driving on wet roads ...................... 197
Driving over obstacles ................... 201
Fuel ................................................ 194
General .......................................... 194
Icy road surfaces ........................... 198
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 197
New brake pads/linings ................ 197
Off-road driving .............................. 199
Off-road fording ............................. 198
Running-in tips............................... 157
Snow chains .................................. 408
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 121
Towing a trailer .............................. 273
Travelling uphill .............................. 202
Tyre ruts ........................................ 201
Wet road surface ........................... 196
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 324
Function/notes............................. 252
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 288
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 166
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation ............ 267
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 296
Function/notes............................. 116
Index 9

EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ...........................117
Function/notes .............................116
Switching on/off ........................... 296
EASY-PACK luggage compartment
management system ........................ 358
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 303
Function/notes ................................ 78
ECO display
Function/notes .............................194
On-board computer ....................... 285
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 162
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 162
Deactivating/activating ................. 163
General information ....................... 162
Important safety notes .................. 162
Introduction ................................... 161
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation ............ 269
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 92
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 86
General notes .................................. 86
Inserting .......................................... 87
Locking vehicle ................................ 93
Removing ......................................... 87
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................92
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 428
Important safety notes .................. 428
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel .............................................431
Removing ....................................... 429
Storage location ............................ 429
Stowing .......................................... 429
Technical data ............................... 432
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 97
Vehicle ............................................. 92
Engine
Display message ............................ 316
ECO start/stop function ................ 161
Engine number............................... 435
Jump-starting ................................. 397
Running irregularly ......................... 165
Starting (important safety notes)... 160
Starting problems .......................... 165
Starting the engine with the key .... 160
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 160
Stopping ........................................ 191
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 402
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 347
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 433
Problem (fault) ............................... 165
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 440
Checking the oil level ..................... 375
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 375
Display message ............................ 317
Filling capacity ............................... 440
Notes about oil grades................... 439
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 375
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 297
Topping up ..................................... 375
Viscosity ........................................ 440
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 25
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 298
Characteristics ................................. 76
Deactivating/activating ................... 77
Display message ............................ 301
Function/notes................................ 75
General notes .................................. 75
Important safety guidelines ............. 76
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 77
Warning lamp ................................. 343
10 Index

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 76
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 383
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) .......................................394
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 117
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........118
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 296
Folding in/out (automatically)....... 118
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 118
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 118
Parking position ............................. 119
Resetting ....................................... 118
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 120
F
Fault message
see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 387
First-aid kit ......................................... 386
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 416
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 417
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 414
Raising the vehicle ......................... 415
Removing a wheel.......................... 416
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 414
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyres......................... 388
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 388
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 389
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 372
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 125
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 354
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 198
On flooded roads ........................... 197
Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 369
Mobile phone ................................. 433
Two-way radio ................................ 433
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 311
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 51
Problems ......................................... 55
System self-test ............................... 54
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 437
Consumption information .............. 438
Consumption statistics .................. 284
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 285
Displaying the range ...................... 285
Driving tips .................................... 194
Fuel gauge....................................... 32
Grade (petrol) ................................ 436
Important safety notes .................. 436
Low outside temperatures ............. 438
Notes for Mercedes‑AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 437
Problem (malfunction) ................... 179
Quality (diesel)............................... 438
Refuelling ....................................... 175
Tank content/reserve fuel............. 436
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 177
Opening (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehi-
cles) ............................................... 177
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 318
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 285
Gauge.............................................. 32
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 436
Problem (malfunction) ................... 179
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 402
Before changing ............................. 402
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 402
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 403
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Fuse box under rear bench seat.... 403
Important safety notes .................. 402
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 369
Frequencies ................................... 369
General notes ................................ 367
Important safety notes .................. 367
Opening/closing the garage door..368
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 367
Synchronising the rolling code ....... 368
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 297
Gearshift paddles
see Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 298
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 25
Glove compartment .......................... 352
H
Hazard warning lamps ......................124
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting (manually) ......................110
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 110
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 111
Luxury ............................................ 110
Headlamp
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 442
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 127
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 380
High-voltage battery
Battery care ................................... 184
Charging ........................................ 396
Charging (charging station) ............ 189
Charging (mains socket) ................ 185
Charging (wallbox) ......................... 188
Charging cable heating up ............. 185
Energy consumption ......................184
General notes .................................. 42
Method of operation ......................183
Outside temperatures .................... 184
Problems during charging .............. 190
Protective device ........................... 185
Range ............................................ 184
Terms of use .................................. 184
Vehicle fire ....................................... 42
Hill start assist .................................. 161
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 220
Display message ............................ 325
Function/notes .............................219
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hybrid drive system
Automatic switch off ........................ 41
Danger of electric shock .................. 41
Display message ............................ 320
General notes .................................. 41
High-voltage battery ........................ 42
Important safety notes .................... 41
Manual switch off ............................ 41
Opening the bonnet ......................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 340
Hybrid vehicles
Important safety notes .................... 41
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 81
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 346
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 347
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 349
Engine diagnostics ......................... 347
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 313
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 374
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
12 Index

Instrument cluster lighting .............. 281
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating .................294
Display message ............................ 314
Overview ........................................ 124
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 294
Interior lighting
Automatic control system .............. 127
Emergency lighting ........................ 128
Manual control ............................... 127
Overview ........................................ 127
Reading lamp ................................. 127
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 83
Function ...........................................82
Priming ............................................ 82
Switching off .................................... 82
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....60
J
Jack
Storage location ............................387
Using ............................................. 415
Jump starting (engine) ......................397
K
Key
Changing the battery ....................... 87
Checking the battery ....................... 87
Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Display message ............................ 336
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 85
Emergency key element ................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 84
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 86
Loss ................................................. 89
Modifying the programming ............. 86
Overview .......................................... 84
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 158
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Key positions
Key ................................................ 158
KEYLESS GO .................................. 158
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ......................100
Deactivation ..................................... 85
Display message ............................ 336
Locking ............................................ 85
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 159
Start function ................................... 86
Start/Stop button .......................... 158
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Unlocking ......................................... 85
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................170
Manual gearshifting ....................... 174
Kneebag ............................................... 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 291
Display message ............................ 325
Function/information.................... 246
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 298
Lashing eyelets ................................. 355
Level control (display message) ...... 322
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package)
Basic settings ................................ 217
Function/notes............................. 216
Important safety notes .................. 216
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 314
Light sensor (display message) ....... 315
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 294
Active light function ....................... 124
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 126
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 122
Cornering light function ................. 124
Dipped-beam headlamps............... 122
Driving abroad ............................... 121
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Foglamps (extended range) ........... 125
Hazard warning lamps ................... 124
Headlamp flasher........................... 124
Headlamp range ............................ 123
Light switch ................................... 121
Main-beam headlamps................... 123
Motorway mode ............................. 125
Off-road lights ................................ 125
Parking lamps ................................ 122
Rear foglamp ................................. 122
Side lamps ..................................... 122
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 293
Turn signals ................................... 123
see Interior lighting
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 203
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 208
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 205
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 351
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 92
Emergency locking ........................... 93
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 91
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 295
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 324
Off-road gear ................................. 255
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 255
Luggage compartment cover
Notes/function .............................. 356
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment
Important safety notes .................. 354
Luggage compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 359
opening/closing ............................ 359
stowage well, under ....................... 359
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 112
Luxury head restraint ....................... 110
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 407
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 126
Changing bulbs.............................. 129
Display message ............................ 314
Switching on/off........................... 123
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 381
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 186
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 292
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
centre console ............................... 352
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 287
Memory function ............................... 120
Mercedes-Benz Contact
Display message ............................ 306
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 365
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 236
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 247
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 250
Active Parking Assist ..................... 228
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 240
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 244
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 207
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 214
General notes ................................ 203
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 246
PARKTRONIC ................................. 225
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Reversing camera .......................... 232
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 242
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Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 300
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 433
Installation ..................................... 433
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 288
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 366
Transmission output (maximum) .... 433
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 86
MOExtended tyres ............................. 388
Motorway mode ................................ 125
MP3
Operating ....................................... 287
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 283
Permanent display ......................... 293
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 282
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 286
see separate operating instructions
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 157
O
Occupant safety
Airbags ............................................ 48
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation ..........................51
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Important safety notes.................... 43
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 44
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 70
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 57
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 57
Restraint system introduction .......... 43
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 44
Odometer
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 445
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 200
Checklist before driving off-road .... 200
Fording depth ................................ 444
General information ....................... 199
Important safety notes .................. 199
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 445
Travelling uphill .............................. 202
Off-road lights .................................... 125
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/notes............................. 254
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/notes............................. 254
Off-road drive program .................. 254
Offroad Plus drive program............ 255
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the Off-Road Engineering package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 258
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 252
DSR ............................................... 252
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 255
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 76
Off-road ABS .................................... 71
Off-road ESP®.................................. 77
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) ............................................... 254
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 254
Oil
see Engine oil
Index 15

On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 297
On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................297
Assistance menu ........................... 289
Audio menu ................................... 287
Convenience submenu .................. 296
Display messages .......................... 300
Displaying a service message ........378
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 213
Factory setting submenu ...............297
Heating submenu ........................... 295
HYBRID menu ................................ 292
Important safety notes .................. 281
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 293
Light submenu ............................... 293
Menu overview .............................. 284
Message memory .......................... 300
Navigation menu ............................ 286
On and Offroad menu .................... 297
Operating the TV ............................ 288
Operating video DVD ..................... 288
Operation ....................................... 282
RACETIMER ................................... 298
Service menu ................................. 291
Settings menu ............................... 292
Standard display............................ 284
Telephone menu ............................ 288
Trip menu ...................................... 284
Vehicle submenu ........................... 294
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety note ...................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 282
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows........................... 69
P
Paint code .......................................... 434
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 380
Panic alarm .......................................... 43
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ......... 101
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ............................................... 104
Operating ....................................... 103
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ......................... 103
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Rain closing feature ....................... 103
Reversing feature ........................... 102
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 191
Parking brake ................................ 192
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 119
Reversing camera .......................... 232
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 228
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 304
Electric parking brake .................... 192
Warning lamp ................................. 346
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 314
Switching on/off........................... 122
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 227
Driving system ............................... 225
Function/notes............................. 225
Important safety notes .................. 225
Problem (fault) ............................... 228
Sensor range................................. 225
Trailer towing ................................. 225
Warning display ............................. 226
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 311
Indicator lamps ................................ 44
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 311
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 70
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 384
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PLUG-IN HYBRID operating
Electrical energy generated ........... 266
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation
Automatic engine start (ECO
start/stop function) ....................... 269
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ....................... 269
Charge status of the high-voltage
battery ...........................................263
Charging the high-voltage battery .. 264
Displaying the total range and
electric range ................................. 266
Driving tips ....................................268
DYNAMIC SELECT controller......... 267
ECO start/stop function ................ 269
Electric motor (power display)....... 261
Electrical energy generated
(Audio 20) ...................................... 266
Electrical energy generated
(COMAND Online) .......................... 266
Energy flow display ........................ 263
Fuel consumption .......................... 266
Fuel consumption (Audio 20) ......... 266
Fuel consumption (COMAND
Online) ........................................... 266
General notes ................................ 259
High-voltage battery (charge sta-
tus) ................................................ 263
Hybrid drive system overview ........ 260
HYBRID menu ................................ 292
Important safety notes .................. 259
Instrument cluster (power dis-
play)............................................... 261
Instrument cluster overview .......... 261
Noiseless start ............................... 266
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 263
Operating mode ............................. 262
Overrun mode ................................ 269
Parking .......................................... 270
Power display (electric motor) ....... 261
Problems with SRS (supplemental
restraint system) ............................ 272
Problems with the combustion
engine ............................................ 271
Problems with the hybrid drive
system ........................................... 272
Problems with the Recuperative
Brake System ................................ 271
Pulling away ................................... 267
READY display ............................... 266
Recuperative Brake System ........... 259
Resetting the values (Audio 20) ..... 266
Resetting the values (COMAND
Online) ........................................... 266
Route-based operating strategy ..... 269
Shifting manually ........................... 267
Starting .......................................... 266
When the vehicle is stationary ....... 268
Power closing ...................................... 92
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-entry climate control (via key)
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 148
Pre-entry climate control at depar-
ture time
General notes ................................ 148
Pre-entry climate control at time of
departure
Setting departure time ................... 149
Pre-entry climate control via key
Activating/deactivating ................. 147
General notes ................................ 147
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 57
PRE-SAFE®(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 307
PRE-SAFE®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 290
Display message ............................ 307
Function/notes................................ 78
Important safety notes .................... 79
Warning lamp ................................. 349
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 308
Operation ......................................... 57
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)......... 81
Immobiliser ...................................... 81
Interior motion sensor ..................... 82
Tow-away protection ........................ 82
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Index 17