MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE 2022 Owners Manual


Never leave children unattended in the
v ehicle. 
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
k
ey with you and lock the vehicle. Unlocking

Fold release lever 1 do
wn as far as it will go. 
Adjust height 2 and dis
tance 3 to the
steering wheel.
Locking 
Fold release lever 1 up as f
ar as it will go. 
Check and make sure that the steering col-
umn is loc
ked by moving the steering wheel. Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
The steering wheel can be adjusted when the
v
ehicle is switched oM. 1
To adjust the distance to the steering wheel
2 To adjust the height 
Save the settings with the memory function
( pag

e 121). 118
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Switching the steering wheel heater
on/oMRequirements:
= The ignition is switc
hed on.
To switch on: push t
he switch into position
1.
Indicator lamp 3 will light up. 
To switch oM: push t
he switch into position
2.
Indicator lamp 3 will go out.
When you switch the ignition oM, t
he steering
wheel heater will switch oM. Easy entry and exit feature
Using the easy entry and exit feature
&
WARNING Risk of accident when pulling
a
way during the adjustment process of
the easy entry and exit feature
You could lose control of the vehicle. 
Always wait until the adjustment process
is com

plete before driving oM. &
WARNING Risk of becoming tr
apped dur-
ing adjustment of the easy entry and exit
feature
You and other vehicle occupants !

&
WARNING Risk of becoming tr apped if
children activate the easy entry and exit
feature!

has any body parts in the sweep of the
seat.

If someone becomes trapped, press a
pr
eset position button or seat adjust-
ment switch immediately. &
WARNING Risk of entr
apment if the mem-
ory function is activated by children
Children could become trapped if they acti-
v
ate the memory function, particularly when
unattended. 
Never leave children unattended in the
v
ehicle. 
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
k
ey with you and lock the vehicle. You can use the memory function when the igni-
tion is switc

hed oM.
Seat adjustments for up to three people can be
s
tored and called up using the memory function.
You can save settings for the following systems:
= Front seat
= Outside mirrors =
Head-up displa
y
= Steering column
= Seat contour Operating the memory function
Storing

Set the desired position for all systems. 
BrieOy press the V memory button and
then press preset position button 7, T
or U within three seconds.
An acoustic signal sounds. The settings are
stored. 
To call up: pr
ess and brieOy hold preset posi-
tion button 7, T or U.
Aser releasing the button, all systems are
moved into the stored position. Stowage areas
Notes on loading the vehicle
&
DANGER Risk of poisoning fr
om exhaust
gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
g
ases, such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tail-
gate is open when the engine is running, espe-
cially if the vehicle is in motion. 
Always switch oM t
he engine before
opening the tailgate. 
Never drive with the tailgate open. Seats and stowing
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&
WARNING Risk of injur y from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
no
t secured suPciently, they could slip, tip
over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi-
cle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. 
Always stow objects in such a way that
t

hey cannot be thrown around. 
Before the journey, secure objects, lug-
g

age or loads against slipping or tipping
over. &
WARNING Risk of injur
y due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incor
rectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets cannot always retain all
objects they contain. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
e

vent of braking manoeuvres or abrupt
changes in direction. 
Always stow objects so that they cannot
be t
hrown around in such situations. 
Always make sure that objects do not
pr

otrude from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. 
Close the lockable stowage spaces
bef
ore starting a journey. 
Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
har
d, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the load compartment. &
WARNING Risk of accident fr
om objects in
the driver's footwell and front-passenger
footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell and front-
passeng
er footwell may impede pedal travel or
block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardises the operating and road safety
of the vehicle. 
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so t
hat they cannot get into the driver's
footwell or front-passenger footwell. 
Always Nt t
he Ooor mats securely and as
prescribed in order to ensure that there
is always suPcient clearance for the
pedals. 
Do not use loose Ooor mats and do no
t
lay multiple Ooor mats on top of one
another. Vehicles with automatic front passenger airbag
shut-oM:
objects tr

apped under the front
passenger seat may interfere with the function of
the automatic front passenger airbag shut-oM or
damage the system. Please observe the notes on
the function of the automatic front passenger air-
bag shut-oM ( page 56). &
WARNING !

If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is in
mo
tion, the container may be Oung around
and liquids could be spilled. The vehicle occu-
pants may come into contact with the liquid
and if it is hot, they could be scalded. You
could be distracted from traPc conditions and
you may lose control of the vehicle. 
Only use the cup holder when the vehicle
is s

tationary. 
Only use the cup holder for containers of
t
he right size. 
Always close the container, particularly if
t
he liquid is hot. *
NOTE Damag
e to the cup holder When the rear armrest is folded back the cup
holder could become damag
ed.
Only fold the rear armrest back when the
cup holder is closed. *
NOTE Damag
e to the rear armrest due to
body weight When folded out, the rear armrest can be
damag
ed by body weight. 
Do not sit or support yourself on the rear
seat ar

mrest. &
WARNING Risk of injur
y due to an open
load compartment Ooor
If you drive with the load compartment Ooor
open, objects could be Oung ar

ound and hit
vehicle occupants as a result. There is a risk
of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction. 
Always close the load compartment Ooor
bef
ore a journey. &
WARNING !


Allow vehicle parts to cool down before
t ouching them. The driving characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on t

he distribution of the load within
the vehicle. You should bear the following in mind
when loading the vehicle:
= never exceed the permissible gross mass or
the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
information can be found on the vehicle identi-
Ncation plate ( page 430).
= the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
= always use the partition net when transporting
objects in the load compartment.
= always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
= secure the load using the tie-down eyes and
distribute the load evenly. Notes on driving with a roof load
= Ev

enly distribute the roof load, and place
heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with
the notes on loading the vehicle.
= Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling
away, braking and steering as well as rapid
cornering.
= When transporting roof loads and when the
vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select
drive programs  and A. These are
designed to focus on stability (  page 195).
% For more information on stowage compart-
ments and s
towage areas, please refer to the
Digital Owner's Manual. Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior
Overview of the front stowage compartments
1
Stowage spaces in the doors
2 Stowage compartment in the armrest with
USB por
ts (depending on vehicle equipment)
3 Stowage/telephone compartment with cup
holder in t
he front centre console
4 Glove compartment 124
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Through-loading feature in the rear bench seat
(EAS
Y-PACK Quickfold) Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
&
WARNING Risk of becoming tr
apped when
adjusting the seats
When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself
or a v
ehicle occupant. 
When adjusting a seat, make sure that
no one has an
y body parts in the sweep
of the seat. &
WARNING Risk of accident if t
he seat and
seat backrest are not engaged
The seat and seat backrest can fold forwards.
Ther
e is a risk of the following, in particular:
= The vehicle occupant may be pressed
against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
protect as intended and could cause addi-
tional injury. =
A c
hild restraint system will no longer be
properly supported or positioned and will
no longer fulNl its function as intended.
= The seat backrest will not be able restrain
objects or goods in the load compartment.
Always ensure that the seat and seat backrest
are engaged, in particular:
= Before persons travel in the vehicle while
sitting on a seat with the easy entry and
exit feature
= Aser the seat has been adjusted.
= Aser the easy entry and exit feature has
been used
= Aser the load compartment enlargement
has been folded forwards Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
t
heir seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to chil-
dren.
If you no longer require the folded-down rear seat
backrest as a load area, fold the backrest back
into place. Make sure that the red marking of the lock
v
eriN-
cation indicator is no longer visible. Otherwise,
the seat backrest is not locked.
Folding the rear seats forwards mechanically
* NOTE Damag
e to the roof lining when the
rear seat backrests are folded forwards
and backwards The roof lining could be damaged when the
seat bac

krests are folded forwards and back-
wards. 
Before you fold the seat backrests for-
w

ards and backwards, insert the head
restraints. Seats and stowing
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Press the seat belt tongue of seat belt 1 int o
marked position 2. 
Move the driver's or front passenger seat for-
w
ards, if necessary. 
To fold the les and r
ight seat backrests for-
wards: insert the head restraints for the seat
backrests ( page 112). 
Pull release lever 1. 
Fold the corresponding seat backrest for-
w

ards. 
Fold the rear seat armrest back if necessary. 
To fold the centre seat backrest forwards:
pr
ess release catch 3. 
Fold seat backrest 2 f
orwards.
Observe the following recommendations:
= If y

ou wish to fold only one of the outer seat
backrests forwards, it is recommended that
you fold the right seat backrest forwards. 126
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=
If y ou wish to fold one of the outer seat backr-
ests forwards together with the centre seat
backrest, it is recommended that you fold the
les and centre seat backrests forwards.
Folding back the rear seat backrest
* NOTE Damag
e caused by trapping the
seat belt when the seat backrest is folded
back The seat belt could become trapped and thus
damag

ed when the seat backrest is folded
back. 
Ensure that the seat belt tongue has
been inser

ted at the side in the marked
position. *
NOTE Damag
e to the roof lining when the
rear seat backrests are folded forwards
and backwards The roof lining could be damaged when the
seat bac

krests are folded forwards and back-
wards. 
Before you fold the seat backrests for-
w

ards and backwards, insert the head
restraints. Folding back the rear seat mechanically

Move the driver's or front passenger seat for-
w

ards, if necessary. 
Swivel seat backrest 1 bac
k until it engages. 
Make sure that the red marking of the lock
v

eriNcation indicator is no longer visible. Oth-
erwise, the seat backrest is not locked. Collapsible load compartment cover
Notes on the collapsible load compartment cover
&
WARNING Risk of injur
y or death due to
poorly secured objects
The load compartment cover alone cannot
secur
e or restrain heavy objects, items of lug-
gage or heavy loads.
You could be hit by an unsecured load, partic-
ularly in the event of abrupt changes in direc-
tion, sudden braking or an accident. 
Always stow objects in such a way that
t

hey cannot be thrown around. 
Secure objects, luggage or loads against
slipping or tipping o

ver, e.g. by using
lashing material, even if you are using
the load compartment cover. *
NOTE Damag
e to the collapsible load
compartment cover when the vehicle is
being loaded When the vehicle is being loaded, the collapsi-
ble load com

partment cover may be damaged. Seats and stowing
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