MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV 2019 Owner's Manual

Removing the wiper blades
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield. X
Firmly press release knob 0043and pull wiper
blade 0044upwards from the wiper arm in the
direction of the arrow.
Installing the wiper blades X
Position new wiper blade 0043in the retainer on
the wiper arm and slide it into place in the
direction of the arrow.
The wiper blade audibly engages.
X Make sure that the wiper blade is seated cor-
rectly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
Replacing the wiper blades (MAGIC
VISION CONTROL) Moving the wiper arms to a vertical posi-
tion
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0092in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X Set the windshield wiper to position 00AAon
the combination switch. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0047in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X As soon as the wiper arms are vertical to the
hood, turn the SmartKey to position 0092in the
ignition lock (Y page 135).
X Remove the SmartKey.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the windshield
until you feel them snap into place.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
X Set the windshield wiper to the 00AAposition.
X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
the windshield wiper starts.
X When the wiper arms are vertical to the hood,
press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
the windshield wiper stops.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the windshield
until you feel them snap into place.
Removing a wiper blade X
To bring the wiper blade into position to
be removed:
hold the wiper arm firmly with
one hand. With the other hand, turn the wiper blade in the direction of arrow 0043beyond the
point of resistance.
The wiper blade engages in the removal posi-
tion with an audible click.
X To remove a wiper blade: firmly press
release knob 0044and pull the wiper blade
upwards 0087. Windshield wipers
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Installing the wiper blades
X
Push the new wiper blade in the direction of
arrow 0043onto the wiper arm until lug 0044
engages.
X Push the wiper blade out of the removal posi-
tion in the direction of arrow 0087beyond the
point of resistance.
The wiper blade disengages with an audible
click and is freely movable again.
X Make sure that the wiper blade is seated cor-
rectly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade Removing a wiper blade X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Fold wiper arm 0043away from the rear window
until it engages.
X Position wiper blade 0044at a right angle to
wiper arm 0043.
X Hold wiper arm 0043and press wiper blade 0044
in the direction of the arrow until it releases.
X Remove wiper blade 0044.
Installing a wiper blade
X Place new wiper blade 0044onto wiper arm 0043.
X Hold wiper arm 0043and press wiper blade 0044
in the opposite direction to the arrow until it
engages.
X Make sure that wiper blade 0044is seated cor-
rectly.
X Position wiper blade 0044parallel to wiper
arm 0043.
X Fold wiper arm 0043back onto the rear window. 120
Windshield wipersLights and windshield wipers

Problems with the windshield wipers
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The windshield wipers
are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper
movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the igni-
tion lock.
or X Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windshield wipers back on. The windshield wipers
fail completely. The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Windshield wipers
121Lights and windshield wipers Z

Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the fol-
lowing pages. The windows could otherwise fog up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
R Switch off climate control only briefly
R Switch on air-recirculation mode only briefly
R Switch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function
R Activate the "Windshield defrosting" function
briefly, if required
Climate control regulates the temperature and
the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters
undesirable substances out of the air.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
is only available when the engine is running.
Optimum climate control is only achieved with
the side windows and roof closed.
The residual heat function can only be activated or deactivated with the ignition switched off
(Y page 131).
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during
warm weather, e.g. using the convenience
opening feature (Y page 89). This will speed
up the cooling process and the desired inte-
rior temperature will be reached more
quickly. If you start the engine using your smartphone,
the last selected climate control setting is reac-
tivated (Y page 137).
i The integrated filter filters out most parti-
cles of dust and soot and completely filters
out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pollutants and odors. A clogged filter reduces the
amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior.
Depending on the operating conditions and
environmental influences, the interval for
replacing the filter may be shorter than speci- fied.
i Vehicles with ionization of the interior
air with air filter: in addition to ionization,
the vehicle has an air filter with anti-allergenic properties that contribute to improved air fil-
tration.
i It is possible that under certain circumstan-
ces the residual heat function may be activa-
ted automatically an hour after the SmartKey has been removed in order to dry the auto-
matic climate control. The vehicle is then ven-tilated for 30 minutes.
i Plug-in hybrid vehicles:
observe the notes
on climate control in the separate operating
instructions. 122
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
USA only
Front control panel
0043 Sets the temperature, left (Y page 128)
0044 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 129)
0087 Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or off (Y page 130)
0085 Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 127)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 130)
0084 Sets the temperature, right (Y page 128)
006B Switches air-recirculation mode on/off (Y page 131)
006C Sets the air distribution (Y page 129)
006D Increases the airflow (Y page 129)
006E Reduces the airflow (Y page 129)
006F Activates/deactivates climate control (Y page 127)
0070 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
Rear control panel
0071 Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
0072 Directs the air distribution through the rear air vents (Y page 129)
0073 Switches the seat heating on the right-hand side on/off (Y page 101)
0074 Directs the air distribution through the footwell vents (Y page 129)
0075 Switches the rear climate control on/off (Y page 127)
0076 Switches the seat heating on the left-hand side on/off (Y page 101) Overview of climate control systems
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Canada only
Front control panel
0043 Sets the temperature, left (Y page 128)
0044 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 129)
0087 Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 129)
0085 Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 127)
Switches the residual heat on or off (Y page 131)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 130)
0084 Sets the temperature, right (Y page 128)
006B Switches air-recirculation mode on/off (Y page 131)
006C Sets the air distribution (Y page 129)
006D Increases the airflow (Y page 129)
006E Reduces the airflow (Y page 129)
006F Activates/deactivates climate control (Y page 127)
0070 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
Rear control panel
0071 Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
0072 Directs the air distribution through the rear air vents (Y page 129)
0073 Switches the seat heating on the right-hand side on/off (Y page 101)
0074 Directs the air distribution through the footwell vents (Y page 129)
0075 Switches the rear climate control on/off (Y page 127)
0076 Switches the seat heating on the left-hand side on/off (Y page 101)124
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Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control
USA only
Front control panel
0043 Sets the temperature, left (Y page 128)
0044 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 129)
0087 Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or off (Y page 130)
0085 Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 127)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 130)
0084 Sets the temperature, right (Y page 128)
006B Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 129)
006C Activates/deactivates climate control (Y page 127)
006D Sets the air distribution (Y page 129)
006E Increases the airflow (Y page 129)
006F Reduces the airflow (Y page 129)
0070 Display
0071 Adjusts the climate mode settings (Y page 128)
0072 Switches air-recirculation mode on/off (Y page 131)
0073 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
Rear control panel
0074 Increases the airflow (Y page 129)
0075 Sets the temperature (Y page 128)
0076 Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
0077 Directs the airflow through the rear air vents (Y page 129)
0078 Switches the seat heating on the right-hand side on/off (Y page 101)
0079 Directs the airflow through the footwell vents (Y page 129)
007A Switches the rear climate control on/off (Y page 127)
007B Reduces the airflow (Y page 129)
007C Switches the seat heating on the left-hand side on/off (Y page 101) Overview of climate control systems
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Canada only
Front control panel
0043 Sets the temperature, left (Y page 128)
0044 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 129)
0087 Switches the residual heat on or off (Y page 131)
0085 Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 127)
0083 Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 130)
0084 Sets the temperature, right (Y page 128)
006B Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 129)
006C Activates/deactivates climate control (Y page 127)
006D Sets the air distribution (Y page 129)
006E Increases the airflow (Y page 129)
006F Reduces the airflow (Y page 129)
0070 Display
0071 Adjusts the climate mode settings (Y page 128)
0072 Switches air-recirculation mode on/off (Y page 131)
0073 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
Rear control panel
0074 Increases the airflow (Y page 129)
0075 Sets the temperature (Y page 128)
0076 Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
0077 Directs the airflow through the rear air vents (Y page 129)
0078 Switches the seat heating on the right-hand side on/off (Y page 101)
0079 Directs the airflow through the footwell vents (Y page 129)
007A Switches the rear climate control on/off (Y page 127)
007B Reduces the airflow (Y page 129)
007C Switches the seat heating on the left-hand side on/off (Y page 101)126
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Optimum use of automatic climate
control
The following contains notes and recommenda-
tions on optimum use of the dual-zone auto-
matic climate control or 3-zone automatic cli-
mate control.
R You can switch on climate control by using the
0058 and005A or0058 and0056 buttons.
The indicator lamps in the 0058and
005A buttons or the 0058and0056 buttons
light up.
R Vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate
control: in automatic mode, you can also use
the 00F0 button to set a climate mode
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). The MEDIUM
level is recommended.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "Windshield defrosting" function
briefly until the windshield is clear again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if
there are unpleasant outside odors or when in a tunnel. The windows could otherwise fog up,
since no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in
air-recirculation mode.
R Vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate
control: use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side for
the front-passenger side and the rear com-
partment as well. The indicator lamp above
the 00D6 button goes out.
R Vehicles with 3-zone automatic climate
control: use the "residual heat" function if
you want to heat or ventilate the vehicle inte- rior when the ignition is switched off. The
residual heat function can only be activated or
deactivated with the ignition switched off.
R If you change the settings of the climate con-
trol system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds at
the bottom of the screen in the multimedia
system display. You will see the current set-
tings of the various climate control functions.
During automatic engine switch-off, the climate
control system only operates at a reduced capa-
city. If you require the full climate control output, you can switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button (Y page 140). Operating the climate control sys-
tems
Activating/deactivating climate con-
trol
General notes When the climate control is switched off, the air
supply and air circulation are also switched off.
The windows could fog up. Therefore, switch off
climate control only briefly
Activate climate control primarily using the
0058 button (Y page 128).
In the rear compartment, you can also switch
climate control on and off using the 0058and
0078 buttons.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X To activate: press the0058button.
The indicator lamp in the 0058button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to auto-
matic mode.
X To deactivate: press the0078button.
The indicator lamp in the 0078button lights
up. Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
Activating/deactivating X
To activate: press the005Aor0056 button.
The indicator lamp in the 005Aor0056 button
lights up.
X To deactivate: press the005Aor0056 but-
ton.
The indicator lamp in the 005Aor0056 button
goes out. The "Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion" function has a delayed switch-off fea-
ture. Operating the climate control systems
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Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The indicator lamp in the
005A or0056 button
flashes three times or
remains off. The "Cool-
ing with air dehumidifi-
cation" function cannot
be switched on. Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a mal-
function.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
General notes In automatic mode, the set temperature is main-
tained automatically at a constant level. The
system automatically regulates the temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow and the air dis- tribution.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
is activated automatically in automatic mode.
In the rear compartment, you can also switch
climate control for the rear seats to automatic
mode using the 0058button.
Automatic control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press the0058button.
The indicator lamp in the 0058button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are
activated.
X To switch to manual mode: press the008F
button.
3-zone automatic climate control: when auto-
matic mode is activated, you can select a cli-
mate mode (Y page 128). Adjusting the climate mode settings
You can select the following climate mode set-
tings in automatic mode:
FOCUS high airflow, slightly cooler setting
MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting
DIFFUSE low airflow, slightly warmer and draft- free setting X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X Press the 0058button.
X Press the 00F0button repeatedly until the
desired climate mode appears in the display. Setting the temperature
Dual-zone automatic climate control Different temperatures can be set for the driv-
er's and front-passenger sides.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X To increase or decrease: turn control0043or
0084 counter-clockwise or clockwise
(Y page 123).
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
3-zone automatic climate control You can select different temperature settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as well
as for the rear compartment.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0048in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X To increase or decrease temperature in
the front compartment:
turn control0043or
0084 counter-clockwise or clockwise
(Y page 125).
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
X To increase or reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the front con-
trol panel: press the00D6button.
The indicator lamp in the 00D6button goes
out. 128
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