keyless MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 2017 Owners Manual

Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 33
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ........................................ .3 69
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
Driving dynamics display ............... 215
Switching on/off ........................... 282
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 324
Combination switch .......................... 108
Combined cargo cover and net ........ 294
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 226
Controller ........................................... 282
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 317
Display message ............................ 251
Filling capacity ............................... 379
Important safety notes .................. 378
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 235
Temperature gauge ........................ 224
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 250
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 112
Crosswind Assist ................................. 69
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 69
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 167
Activation conditions ..................... 167
Cruise control lever ....................... 166
Deactivating ................................... 167
Display message ............................ 261
Driving system ............................... 166
Function/notes ............................. 166 Important safety notes .................. 166
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 167
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 298
Imp o
rtant safety notes .................. 298
Rear compartment ......................... 299
Temperature controlled ................. 298
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 229
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ............................. 107
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
DEF
Adding ........................................... 150
Display message ............................ 254
Filling capacity ............................... 377
Important safety notes .................. 376
Diagnostics connection ...................... 29
Differential lock (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 257
Digital speedometer ......................... 227
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 140
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 318
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 238
Driving systems ............................. 255
Engine ............................................ 251
General notes ................................ 237
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 238
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 267
Lights ............................................. 250
Safety systems .............................. 239
SmartKey ....................................... 2678
Index

ECO start/stop function ................ 136
Engine number ............................... 373
Irregular running ............................ 138
Jump-starting ................................. 333
Starting (important safety notes) ... 133
Starting problems .......................... 138
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 134
Starting via smartphone ................ 134
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 134
Switching off .................................. 154
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 338
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 316
Additives ........................................ 378
Checking the oil level ..................... 315
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 316
Display message ............................ 253
Filling capacity ............................... 377
Notes about oil grades ................... 377
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 315
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 235
Engine switch-off
see ECO start/stop function
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 235
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating ................... 67
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ................................ 66
General notes .................................. 66
Important safety information ........... 67
Trailer stabilization ........................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 273
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 66
Exhaust check ................................... 157 Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 323
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 102
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in whe n locking (on-board
co
mputer) ...................................... 234
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 103
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 103
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ........................................... 103
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Storing the parking position .......... 104
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 290
F Favorites
Overview ........................................ 283
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 327
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 326
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 328
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 313
Fog lamps (extended range) ............. 110
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 291
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 161
On flooded roads ........................... 160
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 371
Two-way radio ................................ 371
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 375
Consumption statistics .................. 226
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 227
Displaying the range ...................... 227
Driving tips .................................... 156
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 376
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34 Index 11

Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 315
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps .......... .3 4
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 223
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................ .2 33
Overview ........................................ 109
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 112
Emergency lighting ........................ 112
General notes ................................ 111
Manual control ............................... 111
Overview ........................................ 111
Reading lamp ................................. 111
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 81
J Jack
Storage location ............................ 326
Using ............................................. 363
Jump starting (engine) ..................... .3 33
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 132
SmartKey ....................................... 132
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 75
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Deactivation ..................................... 75
Display message ............................ 267
Locking ............................................ 75
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 133
Start function ................................... 76
Start/Stop button .......................... 132
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .1 43
Manual gearshifting ....................... 146
Knee bag .............................................. 47 L Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 232
Display message ............................ 258
Function/information .................... 203
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 236
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 59
Level control
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182
Level control (display message) ...... 255
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package)
Basic settings ................................ 176
Function/notes ............................. 176
Important safety notes .................. 176
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 250
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 250
Light sensor (display message) ....... 250
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 233
Active light function ....................... 109
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 110
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 107
Fog lamps (extended) .................... 110
Hazard warning lamps ................... 109
High beam flasher .......................... 108
High-beam headlamps ................... 108
Highway mode ............................... 110
Light switch ................................... 107
Low-beam headlamps .................... 108
Off-road lights ................................ 110
Parking lamps ................................ 108
Rear fog lamp ................................ 108
Standing lamps .............................. 108
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Turn signals ................................... 108 Index 13

Warning lamp (function) .................. .4 5
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 96
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 98
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 96
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) ................................. .1 06
Cleaning the cover ......................... 325
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 291
Important safety notes .................... 94
Overview .......................................... 94
Seat heating problem .................... 100
Seat ventilation problem ................ 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 98
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 99
Section
Sliding sunroof ................................. 89
Securing hooks .................................. 293
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 324
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 323
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 378
Coolant (engine) ............................ 378
DEF special additives ..................... 376
Engine oil ....................................... 377
Fuel ................................................ 374
Important safety notes .................. 373
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 379
Washer fluid ................................... 379
Setting the air distribution .............. .1 26
Setting the airflow ............................ 126
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 81
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 81 Settin g the time
see a l
so Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 81
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 235
On-board computer ....................... 232
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 235
Side impact air bag ............................ .4 8
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 250
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature ......... .8 6
Important safety information ........... 85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Overview .......................................... 85
Problem (malfunction) .................... .8 8
Resettin g ........................................ .8 8
Reversin g feature ............................ .8 6
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 89
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Resetting ......................................... 90
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 77
Changing the programming ............ .7 6
Checking the battery ...................... .7 7
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Display message ............................ 267
Door central locking/unlo ckin g ...... .7 4
Importa nt safety notes .................... 74
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 76
Loss ................................................ .7 8
Mechanical key ................................ 76
Overview .......................................... 74
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 132
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 134 Index 19

Panic alarm X
To activate: press 3 button C for
approximately one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed. X
To deactivate: press 3 button C again.
or X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS ‑ GO:X
Press the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi-
cle occupants coming into contact with parts of
the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident.
The restraint system can also reduce the forces
to which vehicle occupants are subjected during
an accident.
The restraint system comprises: R
seat belt system R
air bags R
child restraint system R
child seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if, at all times, all
vehicle occupants: R
have fastened their seat belts correctly
( Y
page 44) R
have adjusted their seat and head restraint
properly ( Y
page 94). As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the correct
driver's seat position ( Y
page 94).
You also have to make sure that an air bag can
inflate properly if deployed ( Y
page 46).
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the air bag
increases the level of protection for vehicle
occupants in the event of an accident. For exam-
ple, if, in the event of an accident, the protection
offered by the seat belt is sufficient, the air bags
are not deployed. When an accident occurs, only
the air bags that increase protection in that par-
ticular accident situation are deployed. How-
ever, seat belts and air bags generally do not
protect against objects penetrating the vehicle
from the outside.
Information on restraint system operation can
be found under "Triggering of the Emergency
Tensioning Devices and air bags" ( Y
page 53).
For information on children traveling with you in
the vehicle and on child restraint systems, see
"Children in the vehicle" ( Y
page 57).
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Modifications to the restraint system may
cause it to no longer work as intended. The
restraint system may then not perform its
intended protective function and may fail in an
accident or trigger unexpectedly, for example.
This poses an increased risk of injury or even
fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic
components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify components of the
restraint system to accommodate a person
with disabilities, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for details. USA only:
for further information contact our Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1 ‑ 800 ‑ 367 ‑ 6372).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use
driving aids which have been approved specifi-
cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.Occupant safety 41
Safety Z

Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h) the Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function assists you with braking in haz-
ardous situations with: R
stationary obstacles in the path of the vehicle,
e.g. stopped or parked vehicles R
stationary pedestrians in the path of the vehi-
cle R
obstacles crossing your path that move in the
detection range of the sensors and are detec-
ted X
Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
You can prevent the intervention of Active Brake
Assist with cross-traffic function at any time by: R
depressing the accelerator pedal further R
activating kickdown R
releasing the brake pedal
The braking application of Active Brake Assist
with cross-traffic function is ended automati-
cally if: R
you maneuver to avoid the obstacle R
there is no longer a risk of collision R
there is no longer an obstacle detected in
front of your vehicle
STEER CONTROL
General information STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel
in the direction required for vehicle stabilization.
This steering assistance is provided in particular
if: R
both right wheels or both left wheels are on a
wet or slippery road surface when you brake R
the vehicle starts to skid
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( Y
page 62). No steering assistance is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if: R
ESP ®
is deactivated R
ESP ®
is malfunctioning R
the steering is malfunctioning
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electrical power steering.
Protection against theft
Immobilizer X
To activate with the SmartKey: remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. X
To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door. X
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone
can start the engine if a valid SmartKey has been
left inside the vehicle.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated when
you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the sys-
tem is not operational. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)72
Protection against theft
Safety

X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp C flashes. The alarm system
is armed after approximately 15 seconds. X
To deactivate using the SmartKey: unlock
the vehicle with the SmartKey.
or X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock. X
To deactivate using KEYLESS-GO: unlock
the vehicle with KEYLESS-GO.
or X
Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the vehi-
cle.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open: R
a door R
the vehicle with the mechanical key R
the tailgate R
the hood X
To switch the alarm off with the Smart-
Key: press the 6 or 7 button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off. X
To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The SmartKey
must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or X
Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the vehi-
cle.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you close
the open door that triggered it, for example. i If the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call sys-
tem automatically notifies the Customer
Assista nce C enter. This is done either by text
me ssage or data connection. The emergency
call system sends the message or data provi-
ded that: R
you have subscribed to the mbrace service. R
the mbrace service has been activated
properly. R
the necessary mobile phone network is
available.
Protection against theft 73
Safety Z

SmartKey
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could: R
open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users. R
get out and disrupt traffic. R
operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they: R
release the parking brake. R
shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position PR
Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
G WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a
risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag-
netic fields. Otherwise, the remote control
function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin-
ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey: R
with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey. R
with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil. R
inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
This can affect the functionality of the Smart-
Key. Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO
Start function key in the temperature-controlled
cup holder. Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO or KEY-
LESS-GO Start function key will not be detected.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function: do
not keep the SmartKey in the cargo compart-
ment. Otherwise, the SmartKey may not be
detected, e.g. when starting the engine using
the Start/Stop button.
SmartKey functions
C
7 To lock the vehicleD
T To open/close the tailgate

If activated in the multimedia system, the loca-
tor lighting also lights up in the dark (see sepa-
rate operating instructions). X
To open the tailgate automatically from
outside the vehicle: press and hold the T
button until the tailgate opens.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: X
To close the tailgate automatically from
outside the vehicle: if the SmartKey is loca-
ted in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle,
press the T button on the SmartKey.
When the tailgate closes you can then release
the button.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a KEY-
LESS-GO key in the vehicle ( Y
page 134).
Locking/unlocking centrally You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry the
SmartKey with you. You can combine the func-
tions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a conven-
tional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle by using
KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using the
7 button on the SmartKey.
The driver's door and the door at which the han-
dle is used, must both be closed. The SmartKey
must be outside the vehicle. When locking or
unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the distance
between the SmartKey and the corresponding
door handle must not be greater than 3 ft (1 m).
KEYLESS-GO checks whether a valid SmartKey
is in the vehicle by periodically establishing a
radio connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey. This happens: R
when starting the engine R
while driving R
when the external door handles are touched R
during convenience closing X
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner sur-
face of the door handle. X
To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface C
or D .
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle. X
Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface D for an extended
period.
Further information on the convenience closing
feature ( Y
page 87).
If you pull on the handle of the tailgate, only the
cargo compartment of the vehicle is unlocked.
Deactivating and activating If you do not intend to use a SmartKey for an
extended period of time, you can deactivate the
KEYLESS-GO function of the SmartKey. The
SmartKey will then use very little power, thereby
conserving battery power. For the purposes of
activation/deactivation, the vehicle must not be
nearby. X
To deactivate: press the 7 button on the
SmartKey twice in rapid succession.
The battery check lamp of the SmartKey
flashes twice briefly and lights up once, KEY-
LESS-GO is deactivated ( Y
page 77).X
To activate: press any button on the Smart-
Key.
or X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
KEYLESS-GO and all of its associated features
are available again. SmartKey 75
Opening and closing Z

KEYLESS- GO start function
Gene ra l notesBear in min d that th e engin e can be started by
any of th e vehicl e occupant s if there is a Smart -
Key in th e vehicl e ( Y
page 134).
Changing the settings of the locking
system You can chang e th e setting s of th e locking sys-
tem. This mean s that only th e driver's door and
th e fuel filler flap are unlocke d when th e vehicl e
is unlocked. This is useful if you frequentl y travel
alone. X
To change th e setting: press and hold down
th e 6 and 7 buttons simultaneousl y
for about six seconds until th e battery indica-
to r lamp flashes twice ( Y
page 77) .
If th e setting of th e locking system is changed
within th e signal range of th e vehicle, pressing
th e 7 or 6 button:R
locks or R
unlocks th e vehicl e
The SmartKey no w function s as follows :X
To unlock: press th e 6 butto n once .X
To unlock centrally: press th e 6 butto n
twice .X
To lock centrally: press th e 7 button.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol -
lows : X
To unlock th e driver's door : touch th e inner
surfac e of th e door handle on th e driver's
door .X
To unlock centrally: touch th e inner surfac e
of th e door handle on th e front-passenger
door or th e rear door .X
To lock centrally: touch th e outer sensor
surfac e on on e of th e door handles
( Y
page 75) .X
To restor e th e factory settings: press and
hold down th e 6 and 7 buttons s imul-
ta
neously for approximately six seconds until
th e battery chec k lamp flashes twice
( Y
page 77) . Mechanical key
Gene ra l notesIf th e vehicl e can no longer be locke d or
unlocke d wit h th e SmartKey or wit h KEYLESS -
GO, use th e mechanical key.
If you use th e mechanical ke y to unloc k and
open th e driver's door , th e anti-thef t alarm sys-
te m will be triggered . Switc h off th e alarm
( Y
page 72) .
If you unloc k th e vehicl e usin g th e mechanical
key, th e fuel filler flap will no t be unlocke d auto -
matically. X
To unlock th e fuel filler flap: insert th e
SmartKey int o th e ignition lock.
Removing the me chanical key
X
Push release catch C in th e direction of th e
arrow and at th e sam e time remove mechan -
ical ke y D from th e SmartKey.
Fo r further information about :R
unlocking th e driver's door ( Y
page 81)R
unlocking th e cargo compartmen t
( Y
page 85) R
locking th e vehicl e ( Y
page 81)
Inserting the me chanical key X
Push mechanical ke y D completely int o th e
SmartKey until it engage s and release
catch C is bac k in it s basic position .76
SmartKey
Opening and closing