MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE 2015 Owners Manual

Tyres
Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions h
N
The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is
lit.
The tyre pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the
tyres.
G WARNING
Underinflated tyres pose the following risks:
R the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase
R the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tyre
traction
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly
impaired
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres.
Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 167).
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat tyre
(Y page 333).
X Check the tyre pressure (Y page 354).
X If necessary, correct the tyre pressure. h
N
The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)
flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit.
The tyre pressure monitor is faulty.
G WARNING
The system is possibly unable to detect or register low tyre pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 298
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models,
series and optional equipment for your vehi-
cle that were available at the time of going to
press. National variations are possible. Note
that your vehicle may not be equipped with all
of the functions described. This is also the
case for systems and functions relevant to
safety.
i Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops: (Y page 25). Stowage areas
Loading guidelines
G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially when braking or abruptly changing directions.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open. G
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them. The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle
are dependent on the distribution of the load
within the vehicle. For this reason, you should
observe the following notes when transporting a
load:
R never exceed the maximum permissible gross
vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads
for the vehicle (including occupants).
R the luggage compartment is the preferred
place to store objects.
R position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the load compart-
ment as possible.
R the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R always place the load against the rear or front
seat backrests. Make sure that the seat
backrests are securely locked into place.
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R use the lashing eyelets and the luggage nets
to transport loads and luggage.
R only use lashing eyelets and fastening com-
ponents that are suitable for the weight and
size of the load.
R secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant lashing material. pad sharp
edges for protection.
i Load restraints are available at any qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. Stowage compartments
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you do not correctly store objects in the
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, especially when brak- ing or abruptly changing directions.
R Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar situa-
tions.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage compartments, lug-
gage nets or stowage nets. Stowage areas
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Close lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the luggage compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 299).
Glove compartment X
To open: pull handle :and open glove com-
partment flap ;.
X To close: fold glove compartment flap ;
upwards until it engages.
i The glove compartment can be cooled and
ventilated (Y page 143). 1
Glove compartment unlocked
2 Glove compartment locked
The glove compartment can be locked and
unlocked using the emergency key element. Partition
:for stowing flat objects is located in
the upper section of the glove compartment. It
can be removed to increase the stowage space in the glove compartment.
X To remove: pull out partition :
X To install: insert partition :and push it back
until it engages.
Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest Vehicles without touchpad
X To open: pull handle :up.
The armrest folds out. 300
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Vehicles with touchpad and COMAND Online
X To open: press button :at the front.
Armrest ;folds out.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-
lowing may be in the stowage space:
R a multimedia connector unit with 2 USB ports
(Media Interface), e.g. for use with an iPod ®
,
iPhone ®
or MP3 player (see the separate
operating instructions)
R a mobile phone bracket (Y page 310)
i There is a removable stowage tray in the
storage compartment, in which objects such
as an iPod ®
can be stored.
Spectacles compartment X
To open: press marking :.
Spectacles compartment ;opens down-
wards.
X To close: press marking :again and spec-
tacles compartment ;returns upwards and
engages.
Make sure that the spectacles compartment is
always closed while the vehicle is in motion. Stowage compartment in the front
centre console X
To open: slide cover :forwards.
Stowage compartment ;appears.
X To close: pull cover :back as far as it will go.
Stowage compartment in the rear
centre console X
To open: briefly press the stowage compart-
ment marking.
Stowage compartment :opens.
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
there may be open stowage spaces above and
below the stowage compartment. Additional stowage space
Depending on the equipment, the following
additional stowage areas are available in the
vehicle:
R stowage net in the front-passenger footwell
R the map pockets on the back of the driver's
and front-passenger seat Stowage areas
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R
luggage nets on the right-hand side of the
luggage compartment
R folding coat hooks next to the grab handles in
the rear.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 299)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
(Y page 299). Through-loading facility in the rear
compartment
If objects or loads are not secured when being
transported in the through-loading facility, they
could slip or be thrown around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 299)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
(Y page 299). The through-loading facility is opened from the
luggage compartment.
X Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X Pull the centre head restraint on the rear
bench seat into the uppermost position
(Y page 103).
X Slide release catch :to the left and swing
flap ;to the left until it is lying on the rear
side of the rear bench seat. X
Push cover =forward until it is lying on the
rear seat armrest. Enlarging the luggage compartment
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for- wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
R The vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt cannot protect as intended and
could result in additional injury.
R Objects or loads in the boot/luggage com-
partment cannot be restrained by the seat
backrest.
This poses an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged before every trip.
Make sure that the seat backrest and the seat
cushion are correctly engaged in position. To do
so, pull firmly on the seat backrest.
! Fold the seat cushion upwards before fold-
ing the rear bench seat forward. Otherwise,
the backrests may be damaged.
When the backrest is folded forwards, the
front seats cannot be moved to their rearmost
position. Otherwise, the front seats and the
rear bench seat could be damaged.
! The backrest is heavy. Therefore, exercise
care when folding it down. Make sure that the
head restraints are pushed all the way in so
that the backrests and seat cushions are not
damaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 299).
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backrests can be folded forwards separately to increase
the luggage compartment capacity. 302
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Folding the rear bench seat forwards
If the driver's or front-passenger seat is set for a
larger person, it may not be possible to fold the rear bench seat forwards. In this case, move the
front seats as far forward as possible.
X Fold back the outer head restraints and move
the centre head restraint to the lowest posi-
tion (Y page 104).
X Fold seat cushion :upwards. X
Pull release handle ;upwards in the direc-
tion of the arrow until backrest :is fully
released.
X Fold backrest :forwards until it reaches the
luggage compartment position. X
Guide seat belts ;under respective clips :.
Folding the rear bench seat back X
Fold seat backrest :back until it engages.
Make sure not to trap the seat belt while doing so.
X Swing seat cushion ;back.
X Readjust the head restraint if necessary
(Y page 104).
X Readjust the head restraint if necessary. You
can find information about this in the Digital
Owner's Manual. Securing a load
Lashing eyelets General notes
G
WARNING
The Top Tether anchorages cannot secure a
load. If you secure a load with the Top Tether
anchorages, the Top Tether anchorages could be pulled out during braking, abrupt changes
in direction or in the event of an accident. The load could slip, tip over or be flung around and
thereby collide with vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury.
Only use the lashing eyelets when securing a
load.
Observe the following notes on securing loads: R secure the load using the lashing eyelets.
R distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
evenly. Stowage areas
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R
do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
load. These are only intended as an anti-slip
protection for light loads.
R do not route lashing materials across sharp
edges or corners.
R pad sharp edges for protection.
Luggage compartment There are four lashing eyelets
:in the luggage
compartment.
Bag hook G
WARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-
gage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly
changing directions. There is a risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
! The bag hook can bear a maximum load of
3 kg. Do not use it to secure a load. There is one bag hook on either side of the lug-
gage compartment. X
Press bag hook marking :.
X Turn bag hook :until it engages. Parcel shelf
! The maximum load which may be placed on
the parcel shelf is 1.5 kg. X
To remove: pull parcel shelf :in the direc-
tion of arrow ;.
X Fold parcel shelf :up.
X To install: insert parcel shelf :and slide
backwards until it engages.
Observe the direction information on the label with an arrow and the message "FRONT" on
the underside of the parcel shelf. Coat hooks on the tailgate
:
Coat hook 304
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Stowage well under the luggage com-
partment floor
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you drive when the luggage compartment
floor is open, objects could be flung around,
thus striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially when braking or abruptly
changing directions.
Always close the luggage compartment floor
before a journey.
The TIREFIT kit, tyre-change tool kit, etc. are
located in the stowage compartment.
Opening/closing the luggage compart-
ment floor X
To open: holding the ribbing, press handle :
downwards ;.
Handle :folds upwards.
X Swing the luggage compartment floor
upwards using handle :and hold it in place. X
Pull rod =from the bracket on the underside
and turn it as far as it will go. X
Position rod =in the corner of the luggage
compartment floor ?.
X To close: remove rod =from the corner of
luggage compartment floor.
X Fasten rod =to the bracket on the underside
of the luggage compartment floor.
X Fold the luggage compartment floor down.
X Press the luggage compartment floor down
until it engages.
Locking and unlocking the luggage
compartment floor 1
Luggage compartment floor, released
2 Luggage compartment floor, locked
The luggage compartment floor can be locked
and unlocked using the emergency key element. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When a load is transported on the roof, the
vehicle's centre of gravity rises and the han-
dling changes. If you exceed the maximum Stowage areas
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roof load, the handling as well as steering and
braking characteristics are severely affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always observe the maximum roof load and
adapt your driving style.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use roof carriers that have been tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This
helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain damage
even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, ensure
that when the roof carrier is fitted you can:
R raise the sliding sunroof fully
R open the panorama sliding sunroof fully
R open the tailgate fully
You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 381).
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load
may become detached from the vehicle. You
must therefore ensure that you observe the roof
carrier manufacturer's installation instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier X
Open covers :carefully in the direction of
the arrow.
X Fold covers :upwards.
X Only secure the roof carrier to the anchorage
points under covers :.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Features
Cup holders
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may not always be able to
hold the objects placed in them in the event of an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
changes of direction.
R Always stow objects in such a way that they
cannot be tossed about in these or similar
situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not proj-
ect from stowage spaces, luggage nets or
stowage nets.
R Ensure that closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey.
R Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or outsize objects
in the load compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 299).
! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill.
! Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup
holder in the centre console to continuous,
strong and direct sunlight. The passenger
compartment in the area of the centre con-
sole can otherwise be damaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key in the tem-
perature-controlled cup holder (Y page 307).
Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO
Start function key will not be detected.
The stowage compartments in the doors provide
space for bottles with a capacity of up to 1.0 l.
The bottles are not secured or prevented from
tipping over. Therefore, do not place any open
drink containers in the stowage compartments. 306
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Cup holders in the front centre console
:
Cover
; Cup holders
X To open: slide cover :to its foremost posi-
tion.
X To close: pull cover :back as far as it will go.
You can remove the rubber mat of the cup
holder to clean it. Wash it with clean, lukewarm water only.
Temperature-controlled cup holder in
the front-compartment centre console :
Cup holders
; Residual heat indicator lamp
= Button
The temperature-controlled cup holder can be
used to keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
X To switch on the cooling function: press
button =repeatedly until the blue indicator
lamp on the button lights up. X
To switch on the heating function: press
button =repeatedly until the red indicator
lamp on the button lights up.
X To switch off the function: press button=
repeatedly until the indicator lamp on the but-
ton goes out.
When the heating function is used, the metal
insert of the cup holder is heated. Once a certain
temperature is reached, residual heat indicator
lamp ;lights up. This means that the metal
insert of the cup holder is hot. For this reason,
you must not reach into the cup holder metal
insert.
Do not use hard or sharp objects to clean the
cup holder. Use only a soft cloth to clean it.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest !
Do not sit on or support your body weight on
the rear seat armrest when it is folded down,
as you could otherwise damage it. X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
Cup holder :is located in the rear seat arm-
rest. Features
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