ECU MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 2016 Repair Manual

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Tir e Pressure Moni‐
tor Inoperative No
Wheel Sensor s The wheels mounte d do no t hav e a suitable tire pressur e sensor . The
tire pressur e monitor is deactivated. X
Moun t wheels wit h suitable tire pressur e sensors.
The tire pressur e monitor is activated automatically after drivin g for
a few minutes.
Tir e Press. Monito r
Inoperative The tire pressur e monitor is faulty.X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
Vehicle Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Shift to 'P' or 'N'
to Start Engine You hav e attempte d to start th e engin e wit h th e transmission in posi-
tion R or D . X
Shift th e transmission to position P or N .
Apply Brake to
Shift fro m 'P' You hav e attempte d to shift th e transmission to position D , R or N
without depressing th e brak e pedal .X
Depress th e brak e pedal .
To Deselect P or N,
Depres s Brake and
Start Engine Wit h th e engin e switched off , you hav e attempte d to shift th e trans -
mission out of position P or N int o another transmission position .X
Depress th e brak e pedal .X
Start th e engine.
Transmission Not in
P Ris k of Vehicl e
Rollin g Awa y The driver's door is open/not completely closed and th e transmission
is in position R , N or D .
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNIN G
The vehicl e may rol l away.
There is a ris k of an accident.X
Shift th e transmission to position P .X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 178).X
Clos e th e driver's door completely.
Onl y Shift to 'P'
whe n Vehicl e is Sta ‐
tionar y The vehicl e is moving .X
Stop th e vehicl e safely as soo n as possible, payin g attention to roa d
and traffic conditions. X
Shift th e transmission to position P .Display messages 31 1
On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Servic e Required Do
Not Shift Gears
Visit Dealer You canno t chang e th e transmission position due to a malfunction .
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position D is selected:X
Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting th e trans -
mission from position D .
If transmission position R , N or P is selected:X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 178).X
Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Reversing Not Possi‐
ble Servic e Required You canno t shift int o th e transmission position R due to a malfunction .
The transmission position s P , N or D continu e to be available.
A warning tone also sounds. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
Transmission Mal ‐
function Sto p A malfunction has occurred in th e mechanical transmission compo -
nents.
A warning tone also sounds. The gearbox automatically shift s to posi-
tion N . 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.X
Shift th e transmission to position P .X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 178).X
Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Sto p Vehicl e Leave
Engine Runnin g Wai t
Transmission Cool‐
ing PLUG-I N HYBRID vehicles:
The transmission has overheated. Pullin g away can be temporarily
impaire d or no t possible.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
Wait until th e display message disappear s before pullin g away.
Auxiliary Batter y
Malfunction The auxiliary battery for th e automatic transmission is no longer bein g
charged. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .X
Unti l then , set th e automatic transmission to position P before you
switch off th e engine.X
Befor e leaving th e vehicle, apply th e electric parking brake.
e The tailgat e is open .
G WARNIN G
Whe n th e engin e is running, exhaust gase s can ente r th e vehicl e inte-
rio r if th e tailgat e is open .
There is a ris k of poisoning .X
Clos e th e tailgate.312
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
f The hoo d is open .
G WARNIN G
The open hoo d may bloc k your vie w when th e vehicl e is in motion .
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.X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 178).X
Clos e th e hood.
Q At least on e door is open .
A warning tone also sounds. X
Clos e all th e doors.
; Pre-Entry Climat e
Ctrl. (Vi a Smart‐
Key ) Available
Again After Engine
Start PLUG-I N HYBRID vehicles:
Wit h th e engin e switched off , you hav e attempte d to switch on th e pre -
entr y climat e control mor e than twice .X
Let th e engin e run for te n seconds.
Afte r runnin g th e engine, th e pre-entry climat e control is opera-
tional again .
; Pre-Entry Climat e
Ctrl. (Vi a Smart‐
Key ) Inoperative HV
Batter y Low PLUG-I N HYBRID vehicles:
The on-boar d voltag e is to o low. The pre-entry climat e control canno t
be switched on .X
Drive for a longer distance.
The battery is bein g charged. Whe n th e condition of charg e of th e
high-voltage battery is ove r th e specified minimum , pre-entry cli -
mat e control is operational again .

Safety systems Warning/
indicator
lamp Q Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
M'
Q ' (USA only), M (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is lit
while the engine is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
The red brake system warning lamp is shown in the READY driving status.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be
affected.
There is a risk of an accident. X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances. X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y
page 178).X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
M'
Q ' (USA only), M (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is lit
while the engine is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
The red brake system warning lamp is shown in the READY driving status.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
There is a risk of an accident. X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances. X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y
page 178).X
Do not add brake fluid. Adding more will not correct the malfunction. X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 317
On-board computer and displays Z

Warning/
indicator
lamp Q Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
M'
Q ' (USA only), M (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is lit
while the engine is running.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
The red brake system warning lamp is shown in the READY driving status.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
RBS is malfunctioning. Pedal travel may be longer than usual and braking per-
formance may be affected.
There is a risk of an accident. X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances. X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y
page 178).X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.

Tires Warning/
indicator
lamp Q Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
w
Q The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires.
G WARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards: R
they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase. R
they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tire trac-
tion. R
the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly
impaired.
There is a risk of an accident. X
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay
attention to the traffic conditions as you do so. X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y
page 178).X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. X
Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat tire
( Y
page 370). X
Check the tire pressure ( Y
page 394).X
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
w
Q The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)
flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
G WARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire pressure.
There is a risk of an accident. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.328
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe-
cific differences are possible. Please note
that your vehicle may not be equipped with all
features described. This also applies to
safety-related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops ( Y
page 29).
Stowage areas
Loading guidelines
G WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
G WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the vehicle
weight including fuel, vehicle tool kit, spare
wheel, installed accessories, vehicle occupants
and luggage/cargo.
Do not exceed the load limit or permitted gross
vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your vehicle.
The gross load limit and the GVWR are specified
on the vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar
of the driver's door ( Y
page 397).
The load must also be distributed so that the
weight on each axle never exceeds the gross
axle weight rating (GAWR) for the front and rear
axles. The specifications for GVWR and GAWR
are on the vehicle identification plate on the B-
pillar of the driver's door ( Y
page 397).
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
( Y
page 397).
The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle
are dependent on the distribution of the load
within the vehicle. For this reason, you should
observe the following notes when transporting a
load: R
Never exceed the maximum permissible
gross vehicle mass or the gross axle weight
rating for the vehicle (including occupants). R
The cargo compartment is the preferred place
to carry objects. R
Position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the cargo compart-
ment as possible. R
The load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests. R
Always place the load against the rear or front
seat backrests. Make sure that the seat
backrests are securely locked into place. R
Always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible. R
Use the cargo tie-down rings and the parcel
nets to transport loads and luggage. R
Use cargo tie-down rings and fastening mate-
rials appropriate for the weight and size of the
load. R
Hook in the cargo net when loading. R
Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie-downs. Pad sharp edges for
protection.Stowage areas 329
Stowage and features Z

Stowage spaces
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. R
Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations. R
Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets. R
Close the lockable stowage spaces while
driving. R
Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines ( Y
page 329).
Glove box
X
To open: pull handle C and open glove box
flap D .X
To close: fold glove box flap D upwards until
it engages.
i The glove box can be cooled ( Y
page 142). G
Glove box unlocked H
Glove box locked
The glove box can be locked and unlocked using
the mechanical key.
Partition C for stowing flat objects is located in
the upper section of the glove box. It can be
removed to increase the stowage space in the
glove box. X
To remove: pull out partition CX
To install: insert partition C and push it back
until it engages.
Stowage compartment under the arm-
rest330
Stowage areas
Stowage and features

gory. The front-passenger front air bag could
deploy without cause, or may fail to deploy in
the event of an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always observe the permissible gross weight
of 4.4 lb (2 kg). Stow and secure heavy
objects in the cargo compartment.
Stowage nets are located in the front-passenger
footwell and on the back of the driver's and the
front-passenger seat.
Observe the loading guidelines ( Y
page 329)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
( Y
page 330).
Through-loading facility in the rear If objects or loads are not secured when being
transported in the through-loading facility, they
could slip or be thrown around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants.
Observe the loading guidelines ( Y
page 329)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
( Y
page 330).
The through-loading facility is opened from the
cargo compartment. X
Fold down the rear seat armrest. X
Pull the center head restraint on the rear
bench seat into the uppermost position
( Y
page 102).X
Slide release catch C to the left and swing
flap D to the left until it is lying on the rear
side of the rear bench seat. X
Push cover

! The backrest is heavy. Therefore, take care
when folding it down. Make sure that the head
restraints are pushed all the way in so that the
backrests and seat cushions are not dam-
aged.
Observe the loading guidelines ( Y
page 329).
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backrests
can be folded forwards separately to increase
the cargo compartment capacity.
Folding the rear bench seat forwards
If the driver's or front-passenger seat is set for a
larger person, it may not be possible to fold the
rear bench seat forward. In this case, move the
front seats as far forward as possible. X
Move the head restraints to the lowest posi-
tion ( Y
page 103).X
Fold seat cushion C up.
X
Pull release handle D up in the direction of
the arrow until the backrest is fully released. X
Pull release handle D up in the direction of
the arrow until backrest C is fully released.X
Fold the backrest forward until it reaches the
cargo compartment position. X
Guide seat belts D under respective clips C .
Folding the rear bench seat back
X
Fold seat backrest D back until it engages.
Make sure not to trap the seat belt while doing
so. X
Swing seat cushion C back.X
Pull up and adjust the head restraints if nec-
essary ( Y
page 103).
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
General notes
G WARNING
The Top Tether anchorages cannot secure a
load. If you secure a load with the Top Tether
anchorages, the Top Tether anchorages could
be pulled out during braking, abrupt changes
in direction or in the event of an accident. The
load could slip, tip over or be flung around and
thereby hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk
of injury.Stowage areas 333
Stowage and features Z