MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 2023 Owners Manual

&WARNING Risk of accident due to restric-
ted detection performance of vehicle sen- sors and cameras
If the area around vehicle sensors or cameras
is covered, damaged or dirty, certain driving
and safety systems cannot function correctly.
There is a risk of an accident.
Keep the area around vehicle sensors or
cameras clear of any obstructions and
clean.Have damage to the bumper, radiator
grille or stone chipping in the area of the
front and rear windows repaired at a
quali"Ned specialist workshop.
Keep the areas around the sensors and cameras
in particular free of dirt, ice and slush (  page 383). The sensors and cameras must
not be covered and the detection areas around them must be kept clear. Do not attach additional
license plate bracket, advertisements, stickers, wraps or stone chip protection "Nlms in the detec-
tion range of the sensors and cameras. Make sure
that there are no overhanging loads protruding
into the detection area.
If there is damage to a bumper or the radiator
grille, or a"ser an impact, have the function of the
sensors checked at a quali"Ned specialist work-
shop. Have damage or stone chipping around the cameras on the front and rear passenger com-
partment windows repaired at a quali"Ned special-
ist workshop.
Overview of driving systems and driving safety
systems
= ABS (  page 230)
= O"M-road ABS ( page 230)
= BAS (  page 230)
= ESP n
( page 231)
= ESP n
Crosswind Assist (  page 232)
= ESP n
trailer stabilization (  page 232)
= EBD (  page 234)
= STEER CONTROL (  page 234)
= HOLD function (  page 234)
=
Hill Start Assist (  page 235)
= ATTENTION ASSIST (  page 235)
= Cruise control (  page 237)
= Tra"Pc Sign Assist (  page 258)
= AIRMATIC (  page 266)
= E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (  page 272)
= Trailer Maneuvering Assist (  page 298)
Driving Assistance Package
The following functions are part of the Driving
Assistance Package. Certain functions are only
available in some countries. Some functions are
also available without the Driving Assistance
Package, albeit with restricted functionality.
= Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
(  page 239)
= Active Speed Limit Assist (country-dependent)
(  page 243)
= Route-based speed adaptation (country-
dependent) (  page 244)
= DSR (  page 246)
= Active Brake Assist (  page 253)Driving and parking229

=Active Steering Assist (country-dependent)
(  page 248)
= Active Emergency Stop Assist (country-
dependent) (  page 250)
= Active Lane Change Assist (country-depend-
ent) (  page 251)
= Active Stop-and-Go Assist (country-depend-
ent) (  page 246)
= Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
with exit warning (  page 260)
= Active Lane Keeping Assist (  page 263)
Parking Package
= Rear view camera (  page 280)
= 360° camera (  page 281)
= Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (  page 287)
= Active Parking Assist (  page 291)Function of ABS
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the
brake pressure in critical driving situations:
= During braking, for instance, at maximum full-
stop braking or if there is insu"Pcient tire trac-
tion, the wheels are prevented from locking.
= Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal. The pulsating brake
pedal can be an indication of hazardous road con- ditions and can serve as a reminder to take extra
care while driving.
System limits
= ABS is active from speeds of approx. 3 mph
(5 km/h).
= ABS may be impaired or may not function if a
malfunction has occurred and the yellow %
ABS warning lamp lights up continuously a"ser
the vehicle is started.
Function of o"M-road ABS\bO"M-road ABS is activated automatically when
you select the F drive program.
O"M-road ABS is specially adapted for driving o"M-
road:
= The front wheels lock cyclically during braking.
= The braking distance is shortened due to the
digging-in e"Mect.
System limits
= O"M-road ABS functions at speeds below
25 mph (40 km/h).
= If O"M-road ABS intervenes, the ability to steer
may be restricted.
Function of BAS
&WARNING Risk of an accident caused by a
malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist System)
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased.
230Driving and parking

Depress the brake pedal with full force in
emergency braking situations. ABS pre-
vents the wheels from locking.
The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your emergency braking situation with additional brakeforce.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
= BAS automatically boosts the brake pressure.
= BAS can shorten the braking distance.
= ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
Function of ESP n
&WARNING
Risk of skidding if ESP n
is
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP n
, ESP n
cannot carry out
vehicle stabilization.
ESP n
should only be deactivated in the
following situations.*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP n
) can moni-
tor and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
= When pulling away on wet or slippery roads.
= When braking.
If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
by the driver, ESP n
can stabilize the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
= One or more wheels are braked.
= The engine output is adapted according to the
situation.
When ESP n
is deactivated, the

\bSpinning the wheels results in a cutting
action, which enhances traction.
If the

ESPn
trailer stabilization may be impaired or may
not function if:
= The trailer is not connected correctly or is not
detected properly by the vehicle.
Activating/deactivating ESP n
(Electronic Stability
Program)
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
ß 5
y
\bESP n
can only be activated/deactivated using
quick access when at least one other function
is available in quick access. ESP n
can other-
wise be found in the Assistance menu.*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.Select ESP.Select On or Off.ESP n
is deactivated if the ESP n
OFF warning lamp

Function of EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) is charac-terized by the following:
= Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure
on the rear wheels.
= Improved driving stability when braking, espe-
cially on bends.
Function of STEER CONTROL
STEER CONTROL assists you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in
the direction required for vehicle stabilization.
This steering recommendation is given in the fol-
lowing situations:
= both right wheels or both le"s wheels are on a
wet or slippery road surface when you brake
= the vehicle starts to skid
System limits
STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
= ESP n
is deactivated.
= ESP n
is malfunctioning.
= The steering is malfunctioning.
If ESP n
is malfunctioning, you will be assisted fur-
ther by the electric power steering.
HOLD function

q HOLD function
The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a stand-
still without requiring you to depress the brake
pedal, e.g. while waiting in tra"Pc.
The HOLD function is only an aid. The responsibil-
ity for the vehicle safely standing still remains with
the driver.
System limits
The HOLD function is only intended to provide assistance when driving and is not a su"Pcient
means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling away when stationary.
= The incline must not be greater than 30%.

qActivating/deactivating the HOLD function&WARNING Risk of an accident due to the
HOLD function being active when you
leave the vehicle
If the vehicle is only braked with the HOLD
function it could, in the following situations,
roll away:
= If there is a malfunction in the system or in
the power supply.
= If the HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
Always secure the vehicle against rolling away before you leave it.
Requirements
= The vehicle is stationary.
= The driver\bs door is closed or the seat belt on
the driver\bs side is fastened.
= The vehicle has been started or has been
automatically switched o"M by the ECO start/
stop function.
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=The electric parking brake is released.
= Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva-
ted.
= The transmission is in position [, ^ or \\.
Activating the HOLD functionDepress the brake pedal, and a"ser a short
time quickly depress further until the

time. The system is not a substitute for a well-res-
ted and attentive driver. On long journeys, take
regular breaks in good time that allow for ade-
quate recuperation.
You can choose between two settings:
= Standard: normal system sensitivity.
= Sensitive: higher system sensitivity. The driver
is warned earlier and the attention level detec-
ted by ATTENTION ASSIST is adapted accord-
ingly.
If drowsiness or increasing lapses in concentra-
tion are detected, the ATTENTION ASSIST: Take
a Break! warning appears in the driver\bs display.
You can acknowledge the message and take a
break where necessary. If you do not take a break
and ATTENTION ASSIST continues to detect
increasing lapses in concentration, you will be warned again a"ser a minimum of 15 minutes.
The following information is displayed in the driv-
er\bs display:
= The length of the journey since the last break
= The attention level determined by ATTENTION
ASSIST.
The more segments 1 of the circle displayed,
the higher the detected attention level. Fewer seg- ments 1 are displayed in the circle as the atten-
tion level decreases.
If ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate the
attention level and cannot issue a warning, the
System Suspended message appears.
If a warning is given in the driver\bs display, the
multimedia system o"Mers to search for a rest
area. You can select a rest area and start naviga-
tion to this rest area.
When you restart the vehicle, ATTENTION ASSIST is automatically switched on. The last selected
sensitivity level remains stored.
System limits
ATTENTION ASSIST is active in the 37 mph
(60 km/h) to 124 mph (200 km/h) speed range.
If the system is not available due to an error, the ATTENTION ASSIST warning light is permanently
lit Û in the driver display
Particularly in the following situations, ATTENTION ASSIST only functions in a restricted manner andwarnings may be delayed or not occur:
= If you have been driving for less than approx-
imately 30 minutes.
= If the road condition is poor (uneven road sur-
face or potholes).
= If there is a strong side wind.
= If you adopt a sporty driving style (high corner-
ing speeds or high rates of acceleration).236Driving and parking

=If the Steering Assist function of Active Dis-
tance Assist DISTRONIC is active.
= If the clock is set to the incorrect time.
= If you change lanes and vary your speed fre-
quently in active driving situations.
Also observe any information regarding display
messages that can be displayed in the driver\bs
display.
The ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness or alertness assessment is reset and restarted when continu-ing the journey in the following situations:
= You switch o"M the vehicle.
= If you unfasten your seat belt and open the
driver\bs door (e.g. to change drivers or take a break).

q Setting ATTENTION ASSIST
Multimedia system: 4 © 5
Settings 5
Assistance
5 Assistance 5
ATTENTION ASSIST
Setting the sensitivitySelect = next to ATTENTION ASSIST .Select Standard or Sensitive .
Speed control cruise control

qFunction of cruise control
Cruise control regulates the speed to the value
selected by the driver.
If you accelerate to overtake, for example, the
stored speed is not deleted. If you remove your foot from the accelerator pedal a"ser overtaking,
cruise control will resume speed regulation back to the stored speed.
You can store any speed above 15 mph
(20 km/h) up to the maximum design speed.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to detect dangers (  page 228).
Mercedes!

qOperating cruise control&WARNING Risk of accident due to stored
speed
If you call up the stored speed and this is
lower than your current speed, the vehicle
decelerates.
Take into account the tra"Pc situation
before calling up the stored speed.
Requirements
= Cruise control is selected.
= ESP n
must be activated, but not intervening.
= The vehicle speed is at least 15 mph
(20 km/h).
= The transmission is in position [.
Steering wheel control panel for cruise control
JAdopts the stored/detected speed