Mercedes-Benz GLE 2018 User manual

Australia 2018-2
Supplement to the Owner's Manual
Mercedes-Benz

Symbols
In this Owner's Manual, you will find the follo‐
wing symbols:
&DANGER Danger due to not observing
the warning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to
hazards that may endanger your health or
life, or the health or life of others.
#Please observe the warning notices in
this Owner's Manual.
+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to failure to observe envi‐
ronmental notes
Environmental notes include information on
environmentally responsible behaviour or
environmentally 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.

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
Before you drive off for the first time, read this
supplement carefully and familiarise yourself
with your vehicle. For your own safety and a lon‐
ger vehicle life, follow the instructions and warn‐
ing notices in this supplement. Disregarding
them may lead to damage to the vehicle or per‐
sonal injury.
The equipment or model designation of your
vehicle may vary according to:
Rmodel
Rorder
Rnational version
Ravailability
The illustrations in this supplement show a left-
hand-drive vehicle. On right-hand drive vehicles,
the layout of components and controls differs
accordingly.
Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its vehic‐
les to the state of the art.
Mercedes-Benz therefore reserves the right to
introduce changes in the following areas:
Rdesign
Requipment
Rtechnical features
The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐
fer from that shown in the descriptions and
illustrations.
The following are integral parts of the vehicle:
RDigital Owner's Manual
RPrinted Owner's Manual
RAustralian Supplement to the Owner's
Manual
RService Booklet
REquipment-dependent Supplements
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all
times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all of
the documents on to the new owner.

Protection of the Environment .................... 3
Operating Safety .......................................... 4
Changes as compared to the Owner's
Manual .......................................................... 6
Warning Lamps ............................................... 6
Traffic Sign Assist ........................................... 6
Snow Chains ................................................... 6
Child Restraints .............................................. 6
Instructions for Safe Usage of the Jack ......... 23
Wheels and Tyres .......................................... 24
Instructions for Various Fuel Types ............... 24
Vehicle Towing Capabilities and Towing
Systems ........................................................ 25
Build Date ..................................................... 26
Vehicle Identification Plate ........................... 26
2Contents

+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to operating conditions and
personal driving style
The pollutant emission of your vehicle is
directly related to the way you operate your
vehicle.
You can help to protect the environment by
operating your vehicle in an environmentally-
responsible manner. Please observe the fol‐
lowing recommendations on operating condi‐
tions and personal driving style.
Operating conditions:
#make sure that the tyre pressure is cor‐
rect.
#do not carry any unnecessary weight
(e.g. roof luggage racks once you no
longer need them).
#adhere to the service intervals.
a regularly serviced vehicle will contrib‐
ute to environmental protection.
#always have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
#do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
#do not warm up the engine while the
vehicle is stationary.
#drive carefully and maintain a suitable
distance from the vehicle in front.
#avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
#change gear in good time and use each
gear only up to Ô of its maximum
engine speed.
#switch off the engine in stationary traf‐
fic, e.g. by using the ECO start/stop
function.
#drive fuel-efficiently. Observe the ECO
display for a fuel-efficient driving style.
Protection of the Environment 3

&WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐
functions or system failures
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this could result in malfunctions
or system failures.
#Always have the prescribed service/
maintenance work as well any required
repairs carried out at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
&WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable
materials on hot parts of the exhaust
system
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact
with hot parts of the exhaust system.
#When driving on unpaved roads or off-
road, regularly check the vehicle under‐
side.
#Remove trapped plants or other flam‐
mable material.
#If there is damage, consult a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
If you modify the on-board electronics, the gen‐
eral operating permit is rendered invalid.
&WARNING Risk of accident or injury due
to incorrect modification of electronic
components and parts
Modification to electronic components, their
software or wiring could impair their function
and/or the function of other networked com‐
ponent parts. In particular, systems relevant
to safety could also be affected.
As a result, these may no longer function
properly and/or jeopardise the operating
safety of the vehicle.
#Never tamper with the vehicle's wiring,
electronic components or software.
#You should have all work on electrical
and electronic components carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
*NOTE Damage to the vehicle
In the following situations, in particular, there
is a risk of damage to the vehicle:
Rthe vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a
high kerb or an unpaved road
Rthe vehicle is driven too fast over an
obstacle, e.g. a kerb, speed bump or pot‐
hole
Ra heavy object strikes the underbody or
chassis components
In situations such as this, the body, the
underbody, chassis components, wheels or
tyres could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in this
way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an accident, may not absorb the loads that
arise as intended.
If the underbody panelling is damaged, flam‐
mable materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can collect between the underbody and
the underbody panelling. These materials
may ignite if they come into contact with hot
parts on the exhaust system.
4Operating Safety

#Have the vehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
or
#If driving safety is impaired while con‐
tinuing your journey, pull over and stop
the vehicle immediately in accordance
with the traffic conditions, and contact
a qualified specialist workshop.
Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or others
could fail to recognise certain dangers. Leave
warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when using
your vehicle:
Rthe safety notes in this manual
Rthe vehicle technical data
Rtraffic rules and regulations
Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Operating Safety 5

Warning Lamps
Brake Warning Lamp:
If the brake warning lamp comes on, have the
brake system immediately checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks.
To test the brake warning lamp, switch on the
ignition. The brake warning lamp will come on
and should go out when the engine is turned on.
Exterior Lamp Failure Indicator System:
The centre high-mounted stop lamp is not inclu‐
ded in the exterior lamp failure indicator system.
Traffic Sign Assist
&WARNING
Traffic Sign Assist feature is a driver assis‐
tance aid only and may not be accurate in all
instances.
The driver at all times remains solely respon‐
sible for monitoring the driving environment
and observing all traffic and/or speed signs
as well as complying with all applicable road
rules.
In particular, when accepting the displayed
speed restriction when Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC, cruise control, or the
speed limiter is activated.
It is the driver’s responsibility to adjust the
speed of the vehicle in accordance with the
designated speed limits.
Snow Chains
&WARNING
Some wheel and suspension combinations
are not compatible with the use of snow
chains.
Please refer to your dealership for more
information.
Child Restraints
Important Notes
&EXTREME HAZARD
Do not use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an airbag in front of it!
The use of ISOFIX lower anchorages is only
allowed for ISOFIX compatible child restraints
approved to AS/NZS 1754:2013. PLEASE REFER
TO THE VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL FOR
INSTRUCTION ON FITMENT OF ISOFIX COMPATI‐
6Changes as compared to the Owner's Manual

BLE CHILD RESTRAINTS USING ISOFIX LOWER
ANCHORAGES IN THE VEHICLE.
&WARNING Fitment of child restraints to
SLC, SL and GT series:
These vehicles are not engineered/manufac‐
tured with an upper child-restraint anchorage
point.
For this reason, child restraints that require
upper anchor attachment clip to be secured
to the vehicle upper anchorage point can not
be installed. Please consult with an accredi‐
ted child restraint installer if you are unsure
if your child restraint requires upper anchor
attachment to the vehicle.
Installation of Child Restraints
&WARNING
Child restraint anchorage points are
designed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child restraints.
Under no circumstances are they to be used
for adult seat belt harnesses or for attaching
other items or equipment to the vehicle.
Cars with foldable backseat rests: Always
lock backrest in its upright position when
rear seat bench is occupied by passengers,
or the extended cargo area is not in use.
Check for secure locking by pushing and pull‐
ing on the backrest.
Attachment clip installation
In order to facilitate the secure installation of
child restraining devices, your Mercedes-Benz is
equipped with two or three child restraint upper
anchorage fittings for the rear seat. These
anchorage points are provided for the attach‐
ment clip of the upper anchorage strap of child
restraining devices.
#To secure the upper anchorage strap to the
upper anchor fitting, securely fasten the
attachment clip 1, which is part of the
upper anchorage strap, to the upper anchor
fitting 2.
%For safety, please make sure that the attach‐
ment clip has attached to the upper anchor
fitting beyond the safety catch, as illustrated.
Changes as compared to the Owner's Manual 7

&WARNING
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd
wish to advise that the child restraint upper
anchor fitting installed to the rear seating
position of this vehicle MUST only be used
with NEW child restraint systems complying
with AUSTRALIAN STANDARD AS/NZS
1754-2000, 2004, 2010 or 2013 versions.
THE UPPER ANCHOR FITTINGS ARE NOT
COMPATIBLE WITH OLDER CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.
Upper Anchor Fitting
A-Class
The upper anchorages are located on the rear
side of the rear seat backrests.
Seats with adjustable head restraints:
#Move head restraint upwards.
#For an upper anchorage strap with one belt
strap, route the upper anchorage strap under
the head restraint between the two head
restraint bars.
#For an upper anchorage strap with two belt
straps, route the upper anchorage strap on
the left and right past the side of the head
restraint.
#Move head restraint back down again slightly
if required. Make sure that you do not inter‐
fere with the correct routing of upper anchor‐
age strap.
Seats without adjustable head restraints:
#For an upper anchorage strap with one belt
strap, route the upper anchorage strap cen‐
trally over the head restraint
#For an upper anchorage strap with two belt
straps, route the upper anchorage strap on
the left and right past the side of the head
restraint.
All seats:
#Securely fasten the attachment clip which is
part of the upper anchorage strap, to the
upper anchor fitting 1.
#Tension upper anchorage strap. Comply with
the manufacturer’s installation instructions
when doing so.
#Ensure that the upper anchorage strap is not
twisted.
B-Class
The upper anchorages are located on the rear
side of the rear seat backrests.
8Changes as compared to the Owner's Manual