charging MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 2016 Owner's Manual

Charging the high-voltage battery when
stationary
The engine and electric motor are switched off.
The arrows for the energy flow are not shown.
Further information on charging the high-volt-
age battery via: R
a mains socket ( Y
page 172)R
a charging station ( Y
page 175)R
a wallbox ( Y
page 175)
Displaying the total range and electrical
range
The approximate range is based on the current
driving style. X
Press the Y or e button on the steering
wheel to select the Trip menu.X
Confirm by pressing v on the steering
wheel. X
Press d or c to select the approximate
total range and electrical range. Displaying fuel consumption and gen-
erated electricity
C
Fuel consumption D
Electrical energy generated
Every bar of the graph displays the average
value for one minute.
Fuel consumption indicator C may differ from
the indicator in the From Start trip computer in
the Trip menu.
To reset values: the values are reset along with
the From Start trip computer ( Y
page 266).X
To select Consumption : turn and press the
controller.
The display of the multimedia system shows
fuel consumption C and electrical energy
generated D for the past 15 minute so f driv-
ing.
Starting the engine The vehicle starts in electric mode without the
internal combustion engine (noiseless start).
The internal combustion engine starts only after
the power demanded by the driver exceeds the
available power that the electric motor can cur-
rently provide.
Noiseless start operation is dependent on the
outside temperature and the operating temper-
ature of the internal combustion engine. If not all
conditions for noiseless start operation are ful-
filled, the vehicle starts with the internal com-
bustion engine.250
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation
Driving and parking

X
Press the d or c button to set Off ,
Standard or Adaptive .
When Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane
Keeping Assist is activated, the multifunction
display shows the lane markings as bright
lines in the assistance graphic. X
Press the v button to save the setting.
For further information about Lane Keeping
Assist, see ( Y
page 229).
For further information about Active Lane Keep-
ing Assist, see ( Y
page 233).
Service menu
Introduction
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you have the following options in the
Serv. menu:R
Calling up display messages in message
memory ( Y
page 280)R
Restarting the tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem ( Y
page 394) or checking the tire pres-
sure electronically ( Y
page 396)R
Calling up the service due date
( Y
page 360) R
Displaying the coolant temperature (PLUG-IN
HYBRID vehicles) ( Y
page 273)
Displaying the coolant temperature The Coolant menu is only available on PLUG-IN
HYBRID vehicles.
Observe the notes on coolant temperature
( Y
page 264). X
Press the Y or e button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett. menu.X
Press the d or c button to select the
Serv. submenu.X
Confirm by pressing v on the steering
wheel. X
Press the d or c button to select the
Coolant submenu. X
Press v to confirm your selection.
The coolant temperature is shown in a bar
display.
Settings menu
Introduction
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, In the Sett. menu you have the follow-
ing options: R
Changing HYBRID settings (PLUG-IN HYBRID
vehicles) ( Y
page 273) R
Changing the instrument cluster settings
( Y
page 274) R
Changing the light settings ( Y
page 275)R
Changing the vehicle settings ( Y
page 275)R
Changing the convenience settings
( Y
page 275) R
Restoring the factory settings ( Y
page 276)
HYBRID submenu (PLUG-IN HYBRID
vehicles)
Setting the maximum charge current
Using the Maximum Charge Current: function,
you can limit the charge current value at which
the high-voltage battery should be charged.
Before charging the high-voltage battery at a
power socket, check the maximum permissible
charge current for the relevant power socket or
the building.
Only set the maximum permissible charge cur-
rent using the function if: R
it is not possible to set the charge current on
the charging cable R
the precise maximum permitted charge cur-
rent can only be set via the on-board com-
puterMenus and submenus 273
On-board computer and displays Z

Before charging the high-voltage battery at a
wallbox or charging station, ensure that the
charging current is not limited by the function. If
charging at a wallbox or a charging station,
select the maximum value.
Further information on charging the high-volt-
age battery and setting the charge current
(PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles) ( Y
page 170).X
Press the Y or e button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett. menu.X
Press the d or c button to select the
HYBRID PLUS submenu.X
Confirm by pressing v on the steering
wheel. X
Press the d or c button to select the
Maximum Charge Current: function.
You will see the selected setting. X
Press the v button to save the setting.
The maximum charge current values in the on-
board computer may deviate from the charg-
ing cable values.
Further information on charging the high-volt-
age battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
( Y
page 170).
Setting the departure time You can climatize the vehicle interior prior to
your departure with the "Set departure time"
function. Further information on pre-entry cli-
mate control ( Y
page 140).
If you recharge the high-voltage battery, the
function also displays the charging prediction. X
Press the Y or e button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett. menu.X
Press the d or c button to select the
HYBRID PLUS submenu.X
Confirm by pressing v on the steering
wheel. X
Press the d or c button to select the
Departure Time: function.
You will see the selected setting. X
To set no departure time: press the d or
c button to select No Preselection .X
Press v to confirm.
If you recharge the high-voltage battery, the
multifunction display also shows the time
when the high-voltage battery will be fully
charged.
or X
To set a departure time: press the d or
c A , B or C to select the desired preset. X
Press the v button to confirm the selec-
tion. X
Press d or c to set the hours.X
Press v to confirm. X
Press d or c to set the minutes.X
Press v to confirm.
If you recharge the high-voltage battery, the
multifunction display shows the expected
condition of charge of the high-voltage bat-
tery for the departure time set.
Further information on charging the high-volt-
age battery (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
( Y
page 170).
Instrument cluster submenu Selecting the distance unit The Display Unit Speedometer / Odome‐
ter: function allows you to choose whether
certain displays appear in kilometers or miles in
the multifunction display. X
Press the Y or e button on the steering
wheel to select the Sett. menu.X
Press the d or c button to select the
Instrument Cluster submenu.X
Press v to confirm. X
Press the d or c button to select the
Display Unit Speedometer / Odometer
function.
You will see the selected setting: km or miles .X
Press the v button to save the setting.
The selected unit of measurement for distance
applies to: R
Digital speedometer in the Trip menuR
Odometer and the trip odometer R
Trip computer R
Current consumption and the range R
Navigation instructions in the Navi menuR
Cruise control R
DISTRONIC PLUS R
ASSYST PLUS service interval display
Selecting permanent display
The Permanent Display: function allows you
to choose whether the multifunction display
always shows the outside temperature or the
speed.
The speed display is inverse to the speedome-
ter.274
Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
I (USA
only)
$ ( Canada
only)
Parkin g Brake Inop‐
erativ e The yellow $ warning lamp lights up. The red I (US A only)
or $ (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about te n seconds
after th e electric parking brak e has been applie d or released. It then
goe s out or remain s lit .
The electric parking brak e is malfunctioning , e.g. because of over-
voltag e or undervoltage. X
Remove th e caus e for th e overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by
charging th e battery or restarting th e engine.X
Engage or release th e electric parking brake.
If it remain s impossible to apply or release th e electric parking brake:X
Switc h off th e ignition and tur n it bac k on .X
Engage or release th e electric parking brake.
If th e electric parking brak e still canno t be released:X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop .
If th e electric parking brak e still canno t be applied:X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
The yellow $ warning lamp lights up and th e red I (US A only)
or $ (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes .
It is no t possibl e to apply th e electric parking brak e manually.X
Shift th e transmission to position P .X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
' (USA
only)
M ( Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level There is no t enough brak e flui d in th e brak e flui d reservoir . In addition ,
th e ' (US A only) or M (Canada only) warning lamp lights up in
th e instrumen t cluste r and a warning tone sounds.
G WARNIN G
The braking effec t may be impaired.
There is a ris k of an accident.X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely as soo n as possible, payin g
attention to roa d and traffic conditions. Do no t continu e drivin g
under any circumstances. X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 178).X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop .X
Do no t add brak e fluid . This does no t correc t th e malfunction .
& Check Brake Pad Wea r The brak e pads/linings hav e reached their wear limit.
US A only: th e ' red brak e system warning lamp is lit while th e
engin e is running. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
S Inoperative On e or mor e main features of th e mbrace system are malfunctioning .X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .286
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

The highly flammable gas mixture forms when
charging the battery as well as when jump-start-
ing.
Always make sure that neither you nor the bat-
tery is electrostatically charged. A build-up of
electrostatic charge can be caused, for exam-
ple: R
by wearing clothing made from synthetic
fibers R
due to friction between clothing and seats R
if you push or pull the battery across the car-
pet or other synthetic materials R
if you wipe the battery with a cloth
G WARNING
During the charging process, a battery produ-
ces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or
sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can
ignite. There is a risk of an explosion. R
Make sure that the positive terminal of a
connected battery does not come into con-
tact with vehicle parts. R
Never place metal objects or tools on a bat-
tery. R
It is important that you observe the descri-
bed order of the battery terminals when
connecting and disconnecting a battery. R
When jump-starting, make sure that the
battery poles with identical polarity are
connected. R
It is particularly important to observe the
described order when connecting and dis-
connecting the jumper cables. R
Never connect or disconnect the battery
terminals while the engine is running.
G WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do
not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over
the battery. Keep children away from batter-
ies. Wash away battery acid immediately with
plenty of clean water and seek medical atten-
tion. H Environmental note
Batteries contain dangerous
substances. It is against the
law to dispose of them with
the household rubbish. They
must be collected separately
and recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally friendly
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or a special
collection point for used bat-
teries.
! Have the battery checked regularly at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the service intervals in the Mainte-
nance Booklet or contact a qualified specialist
workshop for more information.
! Always have work on batteries carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop. Should it, in
exceptional circumstances, be absolutely
necessary to disconnect the 12-volt battery
yourself, observe the following: R
secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away. R
switch off the ignition. R
always disconnect the negative terminal
clamp first, followed by the positive termi-
nal clamp.
After the battery has been disconnected, the
transmission is locked in position P .
After the work has been done, install the bat-
tery and replace the cover of the positive ter-
minal clamp firmly.
Comply with safety precautions and take pro-
tective measures when handling batteries.
Risk of explosion.
Fire, open flames and smoking are
prohibited when handling the bat-
tery. Avoid creating sparks.Battery (vehicle) 375
Breakdown assitance Z

Leave the danger zone immediately. Secure
the danger area at a suitable distance, whilst
observing legal requirements.
G WARNING
If the housing of the high-voltage battery has
been damaged, electrolyte and gases may
leak out. These are poisonous and caustic.
There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Immediately rinse electrolyte splashes off
with water and seek medical attention
straight away.
! Exhaustive discharge caused by the vehicle
standing idle for lengthy periods can damage
the high-voltage battery. If the vehicle is idle
for lengthy periods leave the high-voltage bat-
tery connected to a charging station.
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if
you wish to leave your vehicle parked for a long
period of time.
Charging the 12 V battery
G WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is a
risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting.
Do not lean over a battery.
G WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do
not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over
the battery. Keep children away from batter-
ies. Wash away battery acid immediately with
plenty of clean water and seek medical atten-
tion.
G WARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at tempera-
tures below freezing point. When jump-start- ing the vehicle or charging the battery, gases
can escape from the battery. There is a risk of
an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before
charging it or jump-starting.
! Only use battery chargers with a maximum
charging voltage of 14.8 V.
! Only charge the battery using the jump-
starting connection point.
The jump-starting connection point is in the
engine compartment ( Y
page 379).X
Open the hood. X
Connect the battery charger to the positive
terminal and ground point in the same order
as when connecting the donor battery in the
jump-starting procedure ( Y
page 379).
Keep away from fire and open flames. Do not
lean over a battery. Never charge the battery if it
is still installed in the vehicle, unless you use a
battery charger which has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. A battery charger
unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles and tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz is available as an accessory. It permits the
charging of the battery in its installed position.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for further information and availability. Read the
battery charger's operating instructions before
charging the battery.
If, at low temperatures, the indicator lamps/
warning lamps in the instrument cluster do not
light up, it is highly likely that the discharged
battery has frozen. In this case you may neither
jump-start the vehicle nor charge the battery.
The service life of a thawed-out battery may be
shorter. The starting characteristics can be
impaired, particularly at low temperatures. Have
the thawed-out battery checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: if the battery
charge is sufficient, the high-voltage battery can
also supply the 12 V battery. This only happens
if the battery charge of the 12 V battery requires
this, e.g. after using electrical consumers for an
extended period with the engine switched off.
As the on-board voltage is continuously moni-
tored this can also be performed when the
engine is switched off. The condition of charge
of the 12 V battery and the on-board voltage are
thereby kept stable for a longer period.Battery (vehicle) 377
Breakdown assitance Z

Charging the high-voltage battery
when stationary (hybrid vehicles) Only PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles are equipped
with a high-voltage battery.
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
! Only charge the high-voltage battery in the
"Charging when stationary" mode. Do not
connect any battery chargers to the high-volt-
age battery. This could damage the vehicle’s
high-voltage electrical system. X
Bring the vehicle to a stop with the engine
running.
The engine powers the electric motor. The
electric motor operates as a generator. The
high-voltage battery is being charged.
If the high-voltage battery has been discharged
excessively, charge the high-voltage battery to
at least 60%. In "Charging while stationary"
mode, you can monitor the condition of charge
of the high-voltage battery up to a maximum of
70% in the COMAND display and the multifunc-
tion display ( Y
page 248).378
Battery (vehicle)
Breakdown assitance

Jump-starting For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point in the engine com-
partment, consisting of a positive terminal and a ground point.
G WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the
battery. Keep children away from batteries. Wash away battery acid immediately with plenty of
clean water and seek medical attention.
G WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk
of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient ven-
tilation while charging and jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery.
G WARNING
During the charging process, a battery produces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or sparks
are created, the hydrogen gas can ignite. There is a risk of an explosion. R
Make sure that the positive terminal of a connected battery does not come into contact with
vehicle parts. R
Never place metal objects or tools on a battery. R
It is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting
and disconnecting a battery. R
When jump-starting, make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected. R
It is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting
the jumper cables. R
Never connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running.
G WARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures below freezing point. When jump-starting the
vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump-starting.
! Vehicles with a gasoline engine: avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the
catalytic converter could be damaged by non-combusted fuel.
If the indicator/warning lamps do not light up at low temperatures, it is very likely that the dis-
charged battery has frozen. In this case you may neither jump-start the vehicle nor charge the
battery. The service life of a thawed-out battery may be shorter. The starting characteristics can be
impaired, particularly at low temperatures. Have the thawed-out battery checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Jump-starting 379
Breakdown assitance Z

Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper cables.
Observe the following points: R
The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-
start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device. R
Vehicles with a gasoline engine: only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and exhaust
system are cold. R
Do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw first. R
Only jump-start from batteries with a 12 V voltage rating. R
Only use jumper cables which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps. R
If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected for
a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the battery slightly. R
Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
Make sure that: R
The jumper cables are not damaged. R
Bare parts of the terminal clamp do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jumper
cables are connected to the battery. R
The jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts which can move when the engine is
running, such as the V-belt pulley or the fan. X
Secure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake. X
Shift the transmission to position P .X
Make sure that the ignition is switched off. All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster must be
off. When using the SmartKey, turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it
( Y
page 145).X
Switch off all electrical consumers, e.g. rear window defroster, lighting, etc. X
Open the hood.
Position number