MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV 2022 Owners Manual


Push handle 1.
The r ed $ indicator lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster.
% The electric parking brake is only securely
applied if t

he red $ indicator lamp is lit
continuously.
Releasing 
Switch on the vehicle. 
Pull handle 1.
The r

ed $ indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Emergency braking 
Press and hold handle 1.
As long as t
he vehicle is in motion, the
Release parking brake message is displayed
and the red $ indicator lamp Oashes.
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-
still, the electric parking brake is applied. The
red $ indicator lamp lights up in the instru-
ment cluster. Information on collision detection on a parked
v

ehicle If a collision is detected when the tow-away pro-
t
ection is primed on a locked vehicle, you will
receive a notiNcation in the multimedia system
when you switch the vehicle on.
You will receive information about the following
points:
= The area of the vehicle that may have been
damaged.
= The force of the impact.
The following situation can lead to inadvertent
activation:
= The parked vehicle is moved, forexample, in a
two-storey garage.
% Deactivate tow-away protection in order to
pr
event inadvertent activation. If you deacti-
vate tow-away protection, collision detection
will also be deactivated. System limits
De

tection may be restricted in the following situa-
tions:
= the vehicle is damaged without impact,
forexample, if an outside mirror is torn oM or
the paint is damaged by a key
= an impact occurs at low speed
= the electric parking brake is not applied
% You are responsible for your vehicle. There-
f

ore, always make sure that your vehicle is
free of damage and is roadworthy. Notes on parking up the vehicle
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer than
six w

eeks, it may suMer damage through disuse.
The 12 V battery may also be impaired or dam-
aged by heavy discharging.
% Further information can be obtained at a
q

ualiNed specialist workshop. 248
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Standby mode (extension of the starter battery's
per iod out of use) Standby mode function
% This function is not available for all models.
If standby mode is activated, energy loss will be
minimised dur
ing extended periods of non-opera-
tion.
Standby mode is characterised by the following:
= The starter battery is preserved.
= The maximum non-operational time appears in
the media display.
= The connection to online services is interrup-
ted.
= The ATA (anti-thes alarm system) is not availa-
ble.
= The interior protection and tow-away protec-
tion functions are not available.
= The function for detecting collisions on a
parked vehicle is not available. If the following conditions are
fulNlled, s
tandby
mode can be activated or deactivated using the
multimedia system:
= The vehicle is switched on.
= The vehicle has not been started.
Exceeding the vehicle's displayed non-operational
time may cause inconvenience; i.e. it cannot be
guaranteed that the starter battery will reliably
start the vehicle.
Charge the starter battery in the following situa-
tions:
= The vehicle's non-operational time must be
extended.
= The Battery charge insufficient for standby
mode message appears in the media display.
% Standby mode is automatically deactivated
when t
he vehicle is switched on.
Activating/deactivating standby mode (parking up
t
he vehicle)
Requirements: = The vehicle is switched oM. Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Vehicle 
Activate or deactivate Standby mode. 
Select Yes . Driving and driving safety systems
Driving systems and your responsibility
Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems
whic
h assist you in driving, parking and manoeu-
vring the vehicle. The driving systems are only
aids. They are not a substitute for you paying
attention to your surroundings and do not relieve
you of your responsibility pertaining to road traPc
law. The driver is always responsible for maintain-
ing a safe distance to the vehicle in front, for vehi-
cle speed, for braking in good time and for staying
in lane. Pay attention to the traPc conditions at
all times and intervene when necessary. Be aware
of the limitations regarding the safe use of these
systems.
Driving systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident if you fail to adapt your driving style nor
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take into account road, weather or
tr aPc condi-
tions. Information on vehicle sensors and cameras
Some driving and driving safety systems use cam-
er
as as well as radar or ultrasonic sensors to
monitor the area in front of, behind or next to the
vehicle. 1
Multifunction camera
2 Cameras in the outside mirrors
3 Front radar
4 Front camera
5 Corner radars
6 Ultrasonic sensors
7 Reversing camera &
WARNING Risk of accident due t
o restric-
ted detection performance of vehicle sen-
sors and cameras
If the area around vehicle sensors or cameras
is co
vered, 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
camer

as clear of any obstructions and
clean. 
Have damage to the bumper, radiator
g

rille or stone chipping in the area of the
front and rear windows repaired at a
qualiNed specialist workshop. Particularly, keep the areas around the sensors
and camer
as free of dirt, ice or slush
(  page 399). The sensors and cameras must
not be covered and the detection ranges around
them must be kept free. Do not attach additional
licence plate brackets, advertisements, stickers,
foils or foils to protect against stone chippings in
the detection range of the sensors and cameras.
Make sure that there are no overhanging loads
protruding into the detection range.
If there is damage to a bumper or the radiator
grille, or aser an impact, have the function of the
sensors checked at a qualiNed specialist work-
shop. Have damage or stone chipping in the area
of the cameras on the front and rear windows
repaired at a qualiNed specialist workshop. Overview of driving systems and driving safety
sy

stems =
ABS ( Anti-loc

k Braking System) ( page 251)
= OM-road ABS ( page 252)
= BAS ( Brake Assist System) ( page 252) 250
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=
ESP n
(Electr
onic Stability Program)
(  page 252)
= ESP n
Crosswind Assist (  page 254)
= ESP n
trailer stabilisation (  page 254)
= EBD ( Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
(  page 255)
= STEER CONTROL ( page 255)
= HOLD function ( page 255)
= Hill Start Assist ( page 257)
= Adaptive Brake Lights (  page 257)
= ATTENTION ASSIST (  page 257)
= Cruise control (  page 259)
= Limiter (  page 259)
= TraPc Sign Assist ( page 280)
= Speed Limit Assist (country-dependent)
(  page 278)
= AIRMATIC ( page 287)
= E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL ( page 293)
= Trailer Manoeuvring Assist (  page 316)Driving Assistance Package
The f ollowing 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 262)
= Active Speed Limit Assist (country-dependent)
( page 266)
= Route-based speed adaptation (country-
dependent) (  page 267)
= DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
( page 269)
= Active Brake Assist (  page 273)
= Active Steering Assist (country-dependent)
(  page 271)
= Active Emergency Stop Assist (country-
dependent) (  page 273)
= Active Stop-and-Go Assist (country-depend-
ent) ( page 268)
= Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
with exit warning (  page 282) =
A ctive Lane Keeping Assist (  page 284)
Parking Package = Reversing camera ( page 300)
= 360° Camera ( page 303)
= Parking Assist PARKTRONIC ( page 307)
= Active Parking Assist (  page 311) Functions of ABS
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the
br

ake pressure in critical driving situations:
= During braking, for instance, at maximum full-
stop braking or if there is insuPcient tyre 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. 5 km/h. Driving and parking
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=
ABS ma y be impaired or may not function if a
malfunction has occurred and the yellow %
ABS warning lamp lights up continuously aser
the vehicle is started. Functions of OM-r

oad ABS%
OM-road ABS is activ
ated automatically when
you select the F or G drive program.
OM-road ABS is speciall
y adapted for driving oM-
road:
= The front wheels lock cyclically during braking.
= The braking distance is shortened due to the
digging-in eMect.
System limits
= OM-road ABS functions at speeds below
40 km/h.
= If OM-road ABS intervenes, the ability to steer
may be restricted. Function of BAS
&
WARNING Risk of an accident caused b
y a
malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist System)
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emer
gency braking situation is
increased. 
Depress the brake pedal with full force in
emer

gency braking situations. ABS pre-
vents the wheels from locking. The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your
emer
gency braking situation with additional brake
force.
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. Functions of ESP
n &
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP n
is
deactiv
ated
If you deactivate ESP n
, ESP n
canno
t carry out
vehicle stabilisation. 
ESP n
should onl
y be deactivated in the
following situations. *
NOTE Mer
cedes-AMG vehicles 
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
Y
ou could otherwise fail to recognise
dangers. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
n
) can moni-
t
or and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
= When pulling away on wet or slippery carriage-
ways.
= When braking.
= Vehicles with trailer hitch: in trailer operation
from speeds of 65 km/h, if the vehicle/trailer
combination begins to sway from side to side. 252
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=
In s trong side winds when you are driving
faster than 80 km/h.
If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
by the driver, ESP n
can stabilise the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
= One or more wheels are braked.
= The engine output is adapted according to the
situation.
ESP n
is deactivated if the

Function of ESP
n
Cr osswind AssistESP
n
Cr
osswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehicle
in the lane:
= ESP n
Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
speeds between approx. 75 km/h and
200 km/h when driving straight ahead or cor-
nering slightly.
= The vehicle is stabilised by means of individual
brake application on one side. Function of ESP
n
tr
ailer stabilisation&
WARNING Risk of accident in poor r
oad
and weather conditions
In poor road and weather conditions, the
tr
ailer stabilisation cannot prevent lurching of
the vehicle/trailer combination. Trailers with a
high centre of gravity may tip over before
ESP n
detects this. 
Always adapt your driving style to suit
t

he current road and weather conditions. When driving with a trailer, ESP
n
can s
tabilise
your vehicle if the trailer begins to swerve from
side to side:
= ESP n
trailer stabilisation is active above
speeds of 65 km/h.
= Slight swerving is reduced by means of a tar-
geted, individual brake application on one
side.
= In the event of severe swerving, the operating
energy output is also reduced and all wheels
are braked.
ESP n
trailer stabilisation 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
(wit
hout OM-road
package or E-Active Body Control) Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Quick access
% ESPn
can onl
y be activated/deactivated using
quick access when at least one other function is available in quick access. ESP
n
can o
ther-
wise be found in the Assistance menu.
* NOTE Mer
cedes-AMG vehicles 
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
Y
ou could otherwise fail to recognise
dangers. 
Select ESP. 
Select On or

Activating/deactivating ESP
n
(wit h OM-road pack-
age or E-Active Body Control) *
NOTE Mer
cedes-AMG vehicles 
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
Y
ou could otherwise fail to recognise
dangers. 
Pull rocker switch 1. ESP
n
is deactiv
ated if the

The HOLD function is only an aid. The responsibil-
ity f
or 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 suPcient
means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling
away when stationary.
= The incline must not be greater than 30%.
Activating/deactivating the HOLD function &
WARNING Risk of an accident due t
o the
HOLD function being active when you
leave the vehicle
If the vehicle is only braked with the HOLD
function it could, in t
he 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
a
way before you leave it. Requirements:
= The v

ehicle is stationary.
= The driver's door is closed or the seat belt on
the driver's side is fastened.
= The vehicle has been started or has been
automatically switched oM by the ECO start/
stop function.
= The electric parking brake is released.
= Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva-
ted.
= The transmission is in position h, k or i.
Activating the HOLD function 
Depress the brake pedal, and aser a shor
t
time quickly depress further until the

Function of Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle for a short time
when pulling a
way on a hill under the following
conditions:
= The transmission is in position h or k.
= The electric parking brake is released.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and
depress it before the vehicle begins to roll away. &
WARNING Risk of accident and injur
y due
to the vehicle rolling away
Aser a shor
t time, Hill Start Assist no longer
holds the vehicle. 
Swisly mo
ve your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal. Do not
leave the vehicle when it is being held by
Hill Start Assist. Function of Adaptive Brake Lights
Adaptive Brake Lights warn following
tr
aPc in an
emergency braking situation with the following
actions:
= Oashing the brake lamps
= activating the hazard warning lights
( page 152)
If the vehicle is braked sharply from speeds above
50 km/h, the brake lamps Oash rapidly. This pro-
vides traPc travelling behind you with an even
more noticeable warning. ATTENTION ASSIST
Function of ATTENTION ASSIST
A

TTENTION ASSIST assists you on long, monoto-
nous journeys, e.g. on motorways and trunk
roads. If ATTENTION ASSIST detects indicators of
fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration on
the part of the driver, it suggests taking a break.
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannot
always detect fatigue or lapses in concentration in
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-
q
uate 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 Instrument Dis-
play. 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 aser a minimum of 15 minutes. Driving and parking
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