MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 2023 Owners Manual

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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
Before your "Nrst drive, please read this Operator\bs
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer servicelife of the vehicle, follow the instructions andwarning notices in this Operator\bs Manual. Disre-
garding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or injury to people.
Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre-
gard of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited warranty.
The standard equipment and product description
of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol- lowing factors:
= Model
= Order
= National version
= Availability
Your vehicle may therefore di"Mer from that shown
in the descriptions and illustrations in individual
cases.Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to introduce
changes in the following areas:
= Design
= Equipment
= Technical features
The following documents are components of the
vehicle:
= Digital operator\bs manual
= Printed Operator\bs Manual
= Maintenance Booklet
= Supplementary manuals relating to speci"Nc
equipment
= Supplementary documents
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. Ensure that all documents are in the vehicle orpassed on in the event of sale or rental.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Company
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Symbols .......................................................... 5
At a glance ...................................................... 6
Cockpit ........................................................... 6
Cockpit (plug-in hybrid) ................................. 10 Indicator and warning lamps .......................... 12Overhead control panel ................................. 16Door operating unit and seat adjustment ....... 18
Control settings in the rear passenger
compartment ................................................ 20
Emergencies and breakdowns ....................... 22
Digital Operator\bs Manual ..............................24
Calling up the Digital Operator\bs Manual ........ 24
General notes ............................................... 25
Protecting the environment ........................... 25
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts ........................ 26
Operator\bs Manual ........................................ 27
Touch-sensitive controls ................................ 27
Mercedes me app ......................................... 28
Service and vehicle operation ........................ 28
Operating safety ............................................ 29
Notes on assembling the license plate on
the front license plate holder ......................... 33
National information for components rele-
vant to radio regulation ................................. 33
Diagnostics connection ................................. 34
Quali"Ned specialist workshop ........................ 35
Correct use of the vehicle ............................. 35
Sport Utility Vehicle ....................................... 35 Notes for persons with electronic medical
aids .............................................................. 36
Problems with your vehicle ............................ 37 Reporting safety defects ................................ 37
Limited Warranty ........................................... 38 QR code for rescue card ............................... 38
Data storage ................................................. 38 Copyright ...................................................... 43
Occupant safety ............................................ 44
Brief overview of the most important
points ........................................................... 44
Information on the automatic functions of
the restraint system ...................................... 52
Purpose and function of the restraint sys- tem ............................................................... 55
Seat belts ..................................................... 60
Airbags ......................................................... 60
Safely transporting children in the vehicle ......61
Brief overview of most important points ......... 61 Important safety notes .................................. 62
Suitable child restraint systems for the transport of children ..................................... 67Securing the child restraint system ................ 68Child safety locks .......................................... 74
Opening and closing ...................................... 76
SmartKey ...................................................... 76 Doors ............................................................ 80
Cargo compartment ...................................... 84
Side windows ................................................ 89
Sliding sunroof .............................................. 93 Roller sun blinds ............................................ 97
Anti-the"s protection ...................................... 98
Seats and stowing ....................................... 101
Notes on the correct driver\bs seat position .. 101
Notes on grab handles ................................ 101
Seats .......................................................... 102
2Contents

Steering wheel ............................................ 114
Easy entry and exit feature .......................... 116
Memory function ......................................... 118
Stowage areas ............................................ 119 Cup holder .................................................. 134
Ashtray and cigarette lighter ........................ 135
Sockets ....................................................... 135
Wireless charging of the mobile phone and connection with the exterior antenna .... 137Installing/removing the "Ooor mats ............... 139
Light and visibility ........................................ 141
Exterior lighting ........................................... 141
Interior lighting ............................................ 146
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system ........................................................ 147
Mirrors ........................................................ 152
Area permeable to radio waves on the
windshield ................................................... 155
*nfrared-re"Oective windshield function ......... 156
Climate control ........................................... 157
Overview of climate control systems ............ 157
Operating the climate control system .......... 158
Driving and parking ..................................... 168
Driving ........................................................ 168
DYNAMIC SELECT ....................................... 190
Automatic transmission ............................... 196
Function of 4MATIC ..................................... 201
Refueling ..................................................... 201
Charging the high-voltage battery (plug-in
hybrid) ........................................................ 204
Parking ....................................................... 219
Driving and driving safety systems ............... 228 Trailer hitch ................................................. 301
Vehicle towing instructions .......................... 305
Driver\bs display ........................................... 306
Notes on the driver\bs display ....................... 306 Operating the driver\bs display ...................... 306
Driver display menus ................................... 307
Head-up Display .......................................... 309
Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical
system ........................................................ 310
Function of the power meter ........................ 310
Overview of status displays on the driver\bs
display ........................................................ 311
MBUX voice assistant .................................. 313
Notes on operating safety ........................... 313 Notes on operating safety ........................... 313Operation .................................................... 313Using the Voice Control System e"Mectively .. 315
Essential voice commands .......................... 316
MBUX multimedia system ............................321
Overview and operation ............................... 321
System settings .......................................... 332
Plug-in hybrid settings ................................. 337 O"M-road menu ............................................. 338
Navigation and tra"Pc .................................. 339
Telephone ................................................... 350
Mercedes me Apps ..................................... 353
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system ....... 360
Radio & media ............................................. 363
Sound settings ............................................ 369
Maintenance and care ................................. 370
ASSYST PLUS service interval display .......... 370
Maintenance Management .......................... 371
Telediagnosis .............................................. 371
Engine compartment ................................... 372
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Cleaning and care ....................................... 378
Breakdown assistance ................................. 388
Emergency .................................................. 388
Flat tire ....................................................... 390
Battery (vehicle) .......................................... 397
Tow starting or towing away ........................ 403
Electrical fuses ............................................ 410
Wheels and tires ......................................... 414
Notes on noise or unusual handling char-
acteristics ................................................... 414
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tires ............................................................ 414
Notes on snow chains ................................. 415 Tire pressure ............................................... 415
Loading the vehicle ..................................... 422
Tire labeling ................................................ 426
De"Nnition of terms for tires and loading ....... 431
Changing a wheel ........................................ 433
Emergency spare wheel ............................... 443
Collapsible spare wheel ............................... 445
Technical data ............................................. 448
Notes on technical data .............................. 448
Vehicle electronics ...................................... 448
Radio regulations ........................................ 450
Vehicle identi"Ncation plate, VIN and
engine number overview .............................. 450
Operating "Ouids ........................................... 452
Vehicle data ................................................ 460
Trailer hitch ................................................. 465
Display messages and warning/indicator
lamps .......................................................... 468
Display messages ........................................ 468
Warning and indicator lamps ....................... 536
Index .......................................................... 554
4Contents

In this Operator\bs Manual, you will "Nnd the follow-
ing symbols:&WARNING Danger due to failure to
observe the warning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to haz-
ards that may endanger your health or life, or
the health or life of others.
Observe the warning notices.+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to failure to observe environ-
mental notes
Environmental notes include information on
environmentally responsible behavior or envi- ronmentally responsible disposal.
Observe environmental notes.*NOTE Damage to property due to failure
to observe notes on material damage
Notes on material damage inform you of risks
which may lead to your vehicle being dam- aged.
Observe notes on material damage.\bThese symbols indicate useful instructions orfurther information that could be helpful to
you.Instruction(  page)Further information on a topicDisplayDisplay in the central display4Highest menu level, which is to be
selected in the multimedia system5Relevant submenus, which are to be
selected in the multimedia system*Indicates a causeSymbols5

Le"s-hand-drive vehicles
6At a glance !

1Steering wheel paddle shi"sers!

OAdjusts the steering wheel electrically!