MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV 2022 Owners Manual

Attaching/removing the partitioning net
&
WARNING Risk of injur y or death due to
poorly secured objects
The partitioning net alone cannot secure or
r
estrain heavy objects, items of luggage 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 partitioning net. For safety reasons, always use a partitioning net
when tr
ansporting a load.
Damaged partitioning nets can no longer fulNl
their functions and must be replaced. Visit a quali-
Ned specialist workshop. Partitioning net without load compartment
enlar

gement Partitioning net with load compartment enlarge-
ment 138
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Partitioning net in the rear position

To attach: extend and unfold the partitioning
net. 
Attach the upper hooks of the partitioning net
t

o holders 1 on the roof lining. 
Attach lower hooks 2 in e
yelets 3 on the
les and right. 
Pull on the loose ends of the lashing straps
until t

he partitioning net is tight. 
Aser dr
iving a short distance, check the ten-
sion of the partitioning net and re-tension it if
necessary. 
To remove: pull t
he belt clamps until the lash-
ing straps are loose. 
Remove lower hooks 2 fr
om eyelets 3 on
the les and right. 
Detach upper hooks from holders 1. Overview of the tie-down eyes in the load com-
par
tment Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(
 pag

e 127). 1
Tie-down eyes Overview of bag hooks
&
WARNING Risk of injur
y when using bag
hooks with heavy objects
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or it
ems of luggage. Seats and stowing
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Objects or items of luggage may be
Oung
ar ound and hit vehicle occupants. 
Only hang light objects on the bag
hook
s. 
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on t

he bag hooks. Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(
 pag

e 127).
Subject the bag hooks to a maximum load of 3 kg
and do not attach any goods to them. 1
Bag hooks Coat hook on the tailgate
1
Coat hook on the tailgate
Coat hooks are not suitable for heavy objects.
Use t
he coat hooks only for light objects such as
jackets. EASY-PACK load-securing kit
Notes on the snap-in module for the load com-
par
tment (telescopic rods)
The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you to
use your load compartment for a variety of purpo-
ses. The components are located in the stowage
space under the load compartment Ooor.140
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1
Telescopic rod with mounting elements and
holder
s
Installing a telescopic rod &
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. 
Open the load compartment Ooor . 
Attach the holders 1 in t
he desired position
to the side of the load compartment Ooor. 
Close the load compartment Ooor
. 
Turn the mounting elements 2 t
o n. 
Insert the mounting elements 2 int
o the
holders 1. 
Extend the telescopic rod 3. 
Insert the telescopic rod 3 int
o the mounting
elements 2. 
Turn both mounting elements 2 t
o & until
you feel them engage. Seats and stowing
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Locking and unlocking the load compartment
Ooor

Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock-
wise 2 (t
o lock) or anti-clockwise 1 (to
unlock). Attaching a roof luggage rack
&
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o exceed-
ing the maximum roof load
The vehicle centre of gravity and the usual
dr
iving characteristics as well as the steering
and braking characteristics alter.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-
ing characteristics, as well as steering and
braking, will be greatly impaired. 
Never exceed the maximum roof load
and adjus

t your driving style. You will
Nnd inf
ormation on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section.
* NOTE Damag
e to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted head-
room clearance If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi-
mum per
mitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-
aged. 
Observe the signposted headroom clear-
ance. 
If the vehicle height is greater than the
per
mitted headroom clearance, do not
enter. 
Observe the changed vehicle height with
add-on r
oof equipment. *
NOTE Damag
e to the panorama sliding
sunroof due to non-approved roof luggage
racks The panorama sliding sunroof may be dam-
ag

ed by the roof luggage rack if you attempt to
open it when using a roof luggage rack not
tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz. 
When a roof luggage rack is Ntt
ed, open
the panorama sliding sunroof only if this
has been tested and approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
The panorama sliding sunroof may be raised
t
o allow ventilation of the vehicle interior. 
Secure the roof rack to the roof railing. 142
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Observe the manufacturer's installation
ins
tructions. Cup holders
Switching the cooling or heating function for the
t
emperature-controlled cup holder on or oM&
WARNING Risk of injur
y by touching the
heating elements
The cup holder's heating elements may be
v
ery hot.
You can burn yourself on them. 
Do not touch the cup holder's hot heat-
ing elements. 
Ensure that no children can access the
cup holder's ho

t heating elements. 
Never leave children unattended in the
v
ehicle. *
NOTE Damag
e to objects in the tempera-
ture-controlled cupholder If you place objects into the temperature-con-
tr
olled cup holder, they may become dam-
aged. 
Do not place objects into the tempera-
tur
e-controlled cup holder. Cup holder in the front centre console Seats and stowing
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Cup holder in the rear centre console

To switch on: on cup holder 1, pr ess button
2 repeatedly until the blue (keep cool) or red
(keep warm) indicator lamp on the button
lights up.
If you use the heating function, the metal
insert of the cup holder will be heated. Once a
certain temperature has been reached, the
warning lamp will light up. Do not reach into the cup holder's metal insert when the warn-
ing lam

p is lit. 
To switch oM: pr
ess button 2 repeatedly until
the indicator lamp on the button goes out.
% Clean the removable rubber mat only with
clean, luk

ewarm water and the cup holder
only with a sos cloth. Sockets
Using the 12 V socket
Requirements:
= Onl

y connect devices up to a maximum of
240 W (20 A).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle
has the following 12 V sockets: = In the stowage compartment in the front
centre console
= In the load compartment Example: 12 V socket in the stowage compartment
in t
he front centre console 
Lis up cap 1 of t
he socket and insert the
plug of the device.
If you have connected a device to the 12 V
soc
ket, leave the cover of the stowage compart-
ment open. 144
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Using the 230 V socket in the rear passenger
com
partment &
DANGER Risk of f
atal injuries due to dam-
age from a connecting cable or socket
You could receive an electric shock when pull-
ing t
he connecting cable or the 230 V power
socket out of the trim, or if it is damaged or
wet. 
Use only connecting cables that are dry
and fr

ee of damage. 
When the vehicle is switched oM, mak
e
sure that the 230 V power socket is dry. 
Immediately have the 230 V power
soc

ket checked or replaced at a qualiNed
specialist workshop if it is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim. 
Never plug the connecting cable into a
230 V po

wer socket that is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim. &
DANGER Risk of deat
h due to using the
socket incorrectly
In particular, you could receive an electric
shoc
k:
= if you touch the inside of the socket
= if you insert unsuitable devices or objects
into the socket 
Do not touch the inside of the socket. 
Only connect suitable devices to the
soc

ket. Requirements:
= Onl

y connect devices with a suitable plug
which conforms to the standards speciNc to
the country you are in.
= Only connect devices up to a maximum of
150 W (0.65 A).
= Do not use multiple socket outlets.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the design
of the centre console and stowage compartment
may diMer. 
Mercedes-Maybach vehicles with individual
r

ear seats: open the stowage compartment of
the centre console of the rear compartment . 
Open Oap 3. 
Insert the plug of the device into 230 V socket
1.
When t

he on-board electrical system voltage is
suPcient, indicator lamp 2 lights up. Seats and stowing
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Overview of USB ports
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle
has t he following USB ports:
= in the stowage compartment of the cockpit
armrest (  page 130)
= in the front centre console next to the mobile
phone stowage compartment
= in the rear centre console
= vehicles with Rear Comfort Package: in the
centre armrest of the rear seat
= vehicles with three rows of seats: between the
seats of the third row of seats
If the vehicle is switched on you can charge USB
devices, e.g. mobile phones, at USB ports. The
charging voltage is approximately 5 V (up to 3 A). Wireless charging of the mobile phone and con-
nection wit
h the exterior aerial Notes on wirelessly charging the mobile phone
&
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 receptacles cannot always retain all
objects within.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
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. 
Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
point
ed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the boot/load compartment. Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
&
WARNING Risk of Nr
e from placing objects
in the mobile phone stowage compart-
ment
Placing other objects in the mobile phone
s
towage compartment could constitute a Nre
hazard. 
Apart from a mobile phone, do not place
an

y other objects in the mobile phone
stowage compartment, especially those
made of metal. *
NOTE Damag
e to objects caused by plac-
ing them in the mobile phone stowage
compartment If objects are placed in the mobile phone
s

towage compartment, these may be dam-
aged by electromagnetic Nelds.146
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Do not place credit cards, storage
media, ski passes or o
ther objects sensi-
tive to electromagnetic Nelds in the
mobile phone stowage compartment. *
NOTE Damag
e to the mobile phone stow-
age compartment caused by liquids If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage
com
partment, the compartment may be dam-
aged. 
Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile
phone s
towage compartment. Always observe the notes for persons with elec-
tr
onic medical aids (  page 41).
= Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
mobile phone is connected to the vehicle's
exterior aerial via the charging module.
= The charging function and wireless connection
of the mobile phone to the vehicle's exterior
aerial are only available if the vehicle is
switched on. =
Small mobile phones ma
y not be able to be
charged in every position of the mobile phone
stowage compartment.
= Large mobile phones which do not rest Oat in
the mobile phone stowage compartment may
not be able to be charged or connected with
the vehicle's exterior aerial.
= The mobile phone may heat up during the
charging process. This may also depend on
the applications (apps) currently open in the
background.
= To ensure more ePcient charging and connec-
tion with the vehicle's exterior aerial, remove
the protective cover from the mobile phone.
Protective covers which are necessary for
wireless charging are an exception. Wireless charging of a mobile phone in the cock-
pit Requirements:
= The mobile phone is suit

able for wireless
charging. %
A list of compatible mobile phones can be
f

ound at: https://www.mercedes-benz-
mobile.com/ 
Place the mobile phone as close to the centre
of mat 1 as possible wit

h the display facing
upwards.
When a message is shown in the multimedia
system, the mobile phone is being charged.
Malfunctions detected during the charging
process are shown in the multimedia system
display.
% The mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g.
using clean, luk

ewarm water. Seats and stowing
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