suspension MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 2016 Owners Manual

Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 209
AMG menu (on-board computer) .... .2 77
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 190
Ashtray ............................................... 341
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 71
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 71
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .3 60
Hiding a service message .............. 360
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 360
Service message ............................ 360
Special service requirements ......... 361
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 77
Function .......................................... .7 7
Switching off the alarm .................... 77
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Display message ............................ 301
Function/notes ............................. 224
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 269
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 294
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 361
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 150
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 150
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 114 Automatic transmission
Accelerato r pedal position ............. 157
C hanging gear ............................... 157
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 154
Display message ............................ 311
Drive program ................................ 158
Drive program display .................... 154
Driving tips .................................... 157
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ......... 152
Emergency running mode .............. 162
Engaging drive position .................. 156
Engaging neutral ............................ 155
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 155
Engaging reverse gear ................... 155
Engaging the park position ............ 155
Gliding mode ................................. 157
Kickdown ....................................... 157
Manual shifting .............................. 159
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 277
Overview ........................................ 154
Problem (malfunction) ................... 162
Pulling away ................................... 148
Starting the engine ........................ 147
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 159
Trailer towing ................................. 158
Transmission position display ........ 154
Transmission positions .................. 156
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 162
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 445
B
Bag hook ............................................ 334
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 258
Removing ....................................... 262
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety notes .................... 67
Battery (high-voltage)
see High-voltage battery4
Index

AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 209
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 224
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 227
Cruise control ................................ 191
Display message ............................ 301
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 193
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 199
HOLD function ............................... 204
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 229
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package) ........... 201
PARKTRONIC ................................. 210
Rear view camera .......................... 217
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 226
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 157
Brakes ........................................... 183
Break-in period .............................. 144
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 198
Downhill gradient ........................... 183
Drinking and driving ....................... 182
Driving in winter ............................. 186
Driving on flooded roads ................ 185
Driving on sand .............................. 189
Driving on wet roads ...................... 185
Driving over obstacles ................... 189
Exhaust check ............................... 182
Fuel ................................................ 182
General .......................................... 181
Hydroplaning ................................. 185
Icy road surfaces ........................... 186
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 184
Off-road driving .............................. 187
Off-road fording ............................. 185
Snow chains .................................. 390
Tire ruts ......................................... 189
Towing a trailer .............................. 257
Traveling uphill ............................... 190
Wet road surface ........................... 184
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 304
Function/notes ............................. 236
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 270 DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 152
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation ............ 251
E EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 275
Function/notes ............................. 109
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 110
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off ........................... 275
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................ 336
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 283
Function/notes ................................ 74
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 182
On-board computer ....................... 267
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 150
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 150
Deactivating/activating ................. 151
General information ....................... 150
Important safety notes .................. 149
Introduction ................................... 149
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation ............ 253
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 86
Vehicle ............................................. 86
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 426
Important safety notes .................. 426
Removing ....................................... 427
Storage location ............................ 427
Stowing .......................................... 427
Technical data ............................... 430
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 56 Index 9

Summer tires .................................... .3 89
Sun visor ............................................ 340
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system .......................................... .2 09
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 277
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 28
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 138
TTachometer ........................................ 263
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 293
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 312
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 87
Limiting the opening angle .............. .9 0
Opening dimensions ..................... .4 41
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 89
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 88
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 88
Power closing .................................. 86
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 433
Emergency spare wheel ................. 430
Information ................................... .4 31
Tires/wheels ................................. 413
Trailer loads ................................... 445
Vehicle data ................................... 441
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 270
Display message ............................ 314
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 270
Number from the phone book ....... .2 70
Redialing ........................................ 271
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 270 Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 264
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .2 77
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 273
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .2 77
Outside temperature ..................... .2 64
Setting (climate control) ................ 134
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 277
Through-loading feature ................... 332
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 277
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 394
Checking manually ........................ 393
Displ ay message ............................ 309
Ma xi
mum ....................................... 393
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 373
Notes ............................................. 392
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 373
Recommended ............................... 390
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 393
Important safety notes .................. 394
Restarting ...................................... 394
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 396
Function/notes ............................ .3 94
General notes ................................ 394
Important safety notes .................. 395
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 397
Restarting ...................................... 397
Warning lamp ................................. 328
Warning message .......................... 396
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 371
Important safety notes .................. 371
Storage location ............................ 369
Tire pressure not reached .............. 373
Tire pressure reached .................... 373
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 40720
Index

Use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to change
the drive program. Depending on the drive pro-
gram selected the following vehicle character-
istics will change: R
the drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment) R
the transmission R
the suspension R
the steering R
the availability of the ECO start/stop function
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, the Comfort drive
program is activated. For further information
about starting the engine, see ( Y
page 147).
X
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles): turn DYNAMIC SELECT controller C as
many times as necessary until the desired
drive program is selected.
The selected drive program appears in the
multifunction display. After five seconds the
display goes out.
In addition, the current drive program settings
are displayed in the multimedia system dis-
play.
Drive programs available (all vehicles
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles):
Individual
Individual settings
Sport
Sporty driving characteris-
tics
Comfort
Comfortable and economi-
cal driving characteristics
Slippery
Optimal driving characteris-
tics on slippery or snow-
covered roads Off-road
Optimal driving characteris-
tics for easily negotiable off-
road terrain
Offroad Plus
(vehicles with
Off-Road Engi-
neering pack-
age) Optimal driving characteris-
tics for rough terrain
Further information on: R
the Individual , Sport , Comfort and Slippery
drive programs ( Y
page 158)R
the Offroad drive program (vehicles without
Off-Road Engineering package)
( Y
page 237) R
the Offroad and Offroad Plus drive pro-
grams (vehicles with Off-Road Engineering
package) ( Y
page 237)
X
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: turn DYNAMIC
SELECT controller C as many times as nec-
essary until the desired drive program is
selected.
The selected drive program appears in the
multifunction display. After five seconds the
display goes out.
In addition, the current drive program settings
are displayed in the multimedia system dis-
play.
Drive programs available (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles):
Individual
Individual settings
Comfort
Comfortable and economi-
cal driving characteristics
Sport
Sporty driving characteris-
ticsDYNAMIC SELECT controller 153
Driving and parking Z

R
you use th e DIRECT SELECT lever to switch
th e transmission position ( Y
page 154).R
use th e DYNAMIC SELECT controller to
chang e th e drive progra m ( Y
page 152).R
you activat e manual gearshiftin g
( Y
page 159).R
you leav e th e suitable speed range.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles Glidin g mod e is characterized by th e following:R
th e combustion engin e is disconnected from
th e drive train .R
th e engin e speed corresponds to th e idlin g
speed. R
in th e multifunction display, th e glidin g sym -
bol appears in th e drive progra m display.
Glidin g mod e can be activated under th e follow-
in g conditions: R
th e Comfor t drive progra m is activated or you
select th e "Comfort" setting for th e drive sys-
te m within th e Individua l drive program. You
can fin d information about this in th e Digital
Operator' s Manual.R
th e ECO start/sto p function is activated.R
you are drivin g carefully wit h low acceleration
of th e vehicle.R
th e engin e is at normal operating tempera-
ture. R
th e speed is within a suitable range.R
th e cours e of th e roa d is suitable, e.g. there
are no steep up or downhill gradients .R
you are no longer depressin g th e accelerato r
pedal .
Glidin g mod e is d eactivated under th e fo
llowin g
conditions: R
you hav e deactivated th e ECO start/sto p
function .R
you depress th e accelerato r pedal .R
you depress th e brak e pedal .R
you use th e DIRECT SELECT lever to switch
th e transmission position ( Y
page 154).R
use th e DYNAMIC SELECT controller to
chang e th e drive progra m ( Y
page 152).R
you activat e manual gearshiftin g
( Y
page 159).R
you leav e th e suitable speed range. Towing a trailer X
Drive in th e middle of th e engin e speed range
on uphil l gradients .X
Dependin g on th e uphil l or downhill gradient,
use left-han d steerin g whee l paddl e shifter
( Y
page 159) to select a lower gear , eve n if
cruise control or DISTRONI C PLU S are acti-
vated.
Drive programs
Slippery drive program The Slipper y drive progra m has th e followin g
characteristics : R
reduce d engin e and transmission setting s for
optimum propulsion on slipper y or snow-cov-
ere d roads. R
optimized ES P ®
stabilit y control on slipper y or
snow-covered roads. R
th e vehicl e has improved drivin g stabilit y on
slipper y or snow-covered roads, for example.
Comfort drive program The Comfor t drive progra m has th e followin g
characteristics : R
comfort-oriented engin e and transmission
settings. R
optimal fuel consumption resultin g from th e
automati c transmission shiftin g up sooner.R
th e vehicl e pullin g away mor e gentl y in
forward and revers e gears, unless th e accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully. R
th e automati c transmission shiftin g up
sooner. This result s in th e vehicl e bein g driven
at lower engin e speeds and th e wheels bein g
less likely to spin .
Sp or t drive program The Sport drive progra m has th e followin g char-
acteristics : R
sport y engin e and transmission settings. R
th e automati c transmission shiftin g up later.
th e fuel consumption possibl y bein g higher as
a result of th e later automati c transmission
shift points . R
th e suspension exhibits sport y dampin g (vehi-
cle s wit h AIRMATIC) .158
Automatic transmission
Driving an d parking

Activating the HOLD function X
Mak e sur e that th e activation condition s are
met .X
Depress th e brak e pedal .X
Quickl y depress th e brak e pedal further
until C appear s in th e multifunction display.
The HOLD function is activated. You can
release th e brak e pedal .
i If depressing th e brak e pedal th e first time
does no t activat e th e HOLD function , wait
briefl y and then tr y again .
Deactivating the HOLD function The HOLD function is deactivated automatically
if: R
you accelerate and th e transmission is in
position D or R .R
you shif t th e transmission to position P .R
you depress th e brak e pedal again wit h a cer-
tai n amount of pressur e until C disappear s
from th e multifunction display.R
you secure th e vehicl e usin g th e electric park -
ing brake. R
you activat e DISTRONI C PLUS.
i Afte r a time, th e electric parking brak e
secures th e vehicl e and relieves th e servic e
brake.
When th e HOLD function is activated, th e trans -
mission is shifte d automatically to position P if:R
th e driver's door is open and th e driver's seat
belt is unfastened. R
th e engin e is switched off , unless it is auto -
matically switched off by th e ECO start/sto p
function .
The electric parking brak e secures th e vehicl e
automatically if th e HOLD function is activated
when th e vehicl e is stationary and :R
a system malfunction occurs. R
th e powe r supply is no t sufficient. On steep uphil l or downhill inclines or if there is
a malfunction , th e transmission may also be
automatically shifte d int o position P .
AIRMATIC package
Gene ra l notesAIRMATIC is an air suspension wit h variable
damping for improve d drivin g comfort . Level
control ensures th e best possibl e suspension
and constan t ground clearance , eve n wit h a
laden vehicle. When you drive fast, th e vehicl e is
lowered automatically to improve drivin g safet y
and to reduce fuel consumption . There is also
th e option to manually adjust th e vehicl e level.
All vehicles (excep t Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles): AIRMATIC consist s of:R
level setting s R
level control and R
AD S (Adaptive Dampin g System)
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: AIRMATIC consist s
of: R
level setting s R
level control and R
AD S PLU S (Adaptive Dampin g System)
All vehicles (excep t Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles): your vehicl e may also be equipped wit h
th e ACTIVE CURVE SYSTE M ( Y
page 207).
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: your vehicl e is equip -
ped wit h th e ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM.
( Y
page 207).
Observ e th e note s on drivin g wit h a trailer
( Y
page 257).
The vehicl e level can be set usin g th e DYNAMIC
SELECT controller ( Y
page 152) or th e level but -
to n ( Y
page 207). The setting always corre-
spond s to th e last selected function .
Import ant safety notes
G WARNIN G
When th e vehicl e is bein g lowered, people
could become trapped if their limb s are
between th e vehicl e body and th e wheels or
underneat h th e vehicle. There is a ris k of
injury.Driving systems 205
Driving and parking Z

Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or
in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches
when the vehicle is being lowered.
If you unlock the vehicle or open a door, the
vehicle begins to compensate for load discrep-
ancies while still parked. However, for signifi-
cant level changes, such as after the vehicle has
been stationary for a long period, the engine
must be on. For safety reasons, the vehicle is
only lowered when the doors are closed. Low-
ering is interrupted if a door is opened, and it
continues once the door has been closed.
ADS and ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping
System) General notes The Adaptive Damping System automatically
controls the calibration of the dampers. The
damping characteristics adapt to the current
operating and driving situation.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on: R
your driving style, e.g. sporty R
the road surface conditions R
the drive program selected R
the vehicle level setting
Selecting Comfort mode
In the Comfort drive program, the driving char-
acteristics of your vehicle are more comforta-
ble. Therefore, select this mode if you favor a
more comfortable driving style. Also select the
Comfort drive program when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. on straight stretches of high-
way. X
Select the Comfort drive program using
DYNAMIC SELECT controller C .
The vehicle is adjusted to normal level.
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles): in the Comfort drive program, the vehicle
is lowered by 0.6 in (15 mm) if you: R
drive at speeds above 70 mph (112 km/h) or R
drive at speeds between 60 mph (96 km/h)
and 70 mph (112 km/h) for longer than
20 seconds
The vehicle is raised again if you: R
drive at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h) or R
drive at speeds between 25 mph (40 km/h)
and 40 mph (64 km/h) for longer than
20 seconds
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: in the Comfort drive
program, the vehicle is: R
lowered by 0.4 in (10 mm) if you drive at
speeds above 112 mph (180 km/h) R
raised again if you drive at speeds below
87 mph (140 km/h)
Selecting Sport mode
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
the Sport drive program ensures even better
contact with the road. Select this drive program
when employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on
winding country roads.
DSR is not available in the Sport drive program.
For further information on DSR, see
( Y
page 236). X
Select the Sport drive program using
DYNAMIC SELECT controller C .
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles): the vehicle is lowered by 0.6 in (15 mm)
compared to the normal level.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the vehicle
remains at the normal level.206
Driving systems
Driving and parking

Selecting Sport Plus tuning (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles)
The very firm setting of the suspension setting in
the Sport Plus drive program ensures the best
possible contact with the road. Select this drive
program when employing a sporty driving style,
e.g. on winding country roads or primarily when
driving on race circuits.
DSR is not available in the Sport Plus drive pro-
gram. For further information on DSR, see
( Y
page 236). X
Select the Sport Plus drive program using
DYNAMIC SELECT controller C .
The vehicle is lowered by 0.4 in (10 mm) com-
pared to the normal level.
Active Curve System The ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM uses active stabil-
izers to optimize both driving comfort and vehi-
cle dynamics. Depending on the drive program
selected ( Y
page 206), the ACTIVE CURVE SYS-
TEM also changes the setting.
If you have selected the Comfort drive program:R
rolling movement is reduced in the event of
changing surface undulations R
the roll angle when cornering is reduced R
the driving is dynamic
If you have selected the Sport drive program:R
the roll angle is reduced significantly R
the driving is even more dynamic
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: if you have selected
the Sport Plus drive program:R
the roll angle is reduced even more signifi-
cantly R
the driving is designed for maximum dyna-
mism Vehicle level Important safety notes
G WARNING
When the vehicle is being lowered, people
could become trapped if their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the wheels or
underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or
in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches
when the vehicle is being lowered.
G WARNING
When you drive with the vehicle raised, the
driving characteristics could be impaired by
the vehicle's raised center of gravity. The vehi-
cle could rollover more easily, for example on
a bend. There is a risk of an accident.
Always select as low a vehicle level as possi-
ble and adjust your driving style.
G WARNING
When you drive with the chassis lowered or
raised, the vehicle's braking and driving char-
acteristics can be significantly impaired. You
could also exceed the permissible vehicle
height if the chassis is raised. There is a risk of
an accident.
Adjust the vehicle level before pulling away.
G WARNING
Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle
may start to skid and roll over in the event of
an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when
the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road
conditions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to
the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
! When driving on extremely rough terrain,
select a high vehicle level in good time. Make
sure there is always sufficient ground clear-
ance. You will otherwise damage the vehicle. R
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll-
over rate than other types of vehicles.Driving systems 207
Driving and parking Z

Setting the normal vehicle level
! Make sure that there is enough ground
clearance when the vehicle is being lowered.
It could otherwise hit the ground, damaging
the underbody.
X
Start the engine.
If indicator lamp D is lit:X
Press button C .
Indicator lamp D flashes while the vehicle is
being lowered, and goes out as soon as the
desired vehicle level is reached.
Vehicles with no trailer coupled: the vehi-
cle is adjusted to the height of the selected
drive program ( Y
page 152).
Vehicles with a trailer coupled: the vehicle
is adjusted to normal level regardless of the
drive program selected ( Y
page 152). The
vehicle remains at the normal level, even if the
drive program is changed.
During the adjustment, the Lowering mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
If you press the 8 or v button on the
multifunction steering wheel, the message will
disappear.
AMG adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem
General notes
i AMG adaptive sport suspension system is
available for Mercedes-AMG vehicles and for
the GLE 450.
The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously. This improves driving
safety and ride comfort. The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on: R
your driving style, e.g. sporty R
the road surface condition, e.g. bumps R
your individual selection of Sport, Sport + or
Comfort
The suspension setting can be adjusted using
the corresponding button in the center console
or the DYNAMIC SELECT controller
( Y
page 152).
Each time you start the engine with the ignition
key or the Start/Stop button, Comfort mode is
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see ( Y
page 147).
Sport mode
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
Sport mode ensures even better contact with
the road. Select this mode when employing a
sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads. X
Press button C repeatedly until indicator
lamp

The AMG Suspension System SPORT + mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
In "Sport +" mode, the vehicle is lowered by
10 mm compared to the normal level.
Comfort mode In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics of
your vehicle are more comfortable. Select this
mode if you favor a more comfortable driving
style, but also when driving fast on straight
roads, e.g. highways. X
Press button C repeatedly until indicator
lamps D and