wiper blades MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 2017 Owners Manual

Plastic trim .................................... 324
Power washer ................................ 320
Rear view camera .......................... 323
Roof lining ...................................... 325
Seat belt ....................................... .3 25
Seat cover ..................................... 325
Sensors ......................................... 323
Side running board ........................ 322
Steering wheel ............................... 324
Trim pieces ................................... .3 25
Washing by hand ........................... 320
Wheels .......................................... .3 21
Windows ........................................ 322
Wiper blades .................................. 322
Wooden trim .................................. 325
Cargo compartment cover
Notes/how to use ......................... 293
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 291
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 296
Opening/closing ............................ 296
Stowage well (under) ..................... 296
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 295
Important safety information ......... 295
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 292
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 81
CD player (on-board computer) ....... .2 29
Center console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .7 4
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 61
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ...................... ... ................... 59
On the front-passenger seat ............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 60
Top Tether ...................................... .5 9 Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 61
Rear doors ...................................... .6 2
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .5 7
Cigarette lighter ................................ 301
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .3 22
Trailer tow hitch ............................ .3 24
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 122
Controlling automatically .............. .1 25
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 124
Defrosting the windows ................. 127
Defrosting the windshield .............. 126
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 120
General notes ................................ 119
Indicator lamp ................................ 125
Ionization ....................................... 128
Maximum cooling .......................... 127
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 124
Overview of systems ..................... .1 19
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 128
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 125
Rear control panel ......................... 122
Refrigerant ..................................... 379
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 380
Setting the air distribution ............. 126
Setting the air vents ..................... .1 29
Setti ng
the airflow ......................... 126
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 125
Setting the temperature ................ 125
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 128
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 128
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 127
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 126
Coat hooks ......................................... 295 Index 7

Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 229
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
VIN ...................................................... 372
Seat ............................................... 373
Type plate ...................................... 372
WWarning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 271
Brakes ........................................... 270
Check Engine ................................. 277
Coolant .......................................... 277
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 279
Distance warning ........................... 279
ESP ®
.............................................. 273
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 274
Fuel tank ........................................ 277
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 276
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 277
Restraint system ............................ 276
Seat belt ........................................ 268
Tire pressure monitor .................... 280
Warranty .............................................. 26
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 266
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 366
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 365
Wheel chock ...................................... 362
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 361
Checking ........................................ 341
Cleaning ......................................... 321
Emergency spare wheel ................. 366
Important safety notes .................. 341
Information on driving .................... 341
Interchanging/changing ................ 361
Mounting a new wheel ................... 364
Mounting a wheel .......................... 362
Overview ........................................ 341 Removing a wheel .......................... 364
Snow chains .................................. 343
Storing ........................................... 362
Tightening torque ........................... 365
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 366
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 247
Operation ......................................... 48
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 126
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 317
Important safety notes .................. 379
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 118
Rear window wiper ........................ 115
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 115
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Winter driving
Sl ippery road surfaces ................... 161
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 343
Radiator cover ............................... 315
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 343
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Replacing ....................................... 115
Replacing (rear window) ................ 117
Replacing (windshield) ................... 115
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 325
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Z
ZONE function
Switching on/off ........................... 12624
Index

If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield will
no longer be wiped properly. This could prevent
you from observing the traffic conditions.
Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
C

X
Firmly press release knob C and pull wiper
blade D upwards from the wiper arm in the
direction of the arrow.
Installing the wiper blades
X
Position new wiper blade C in the retainer on
the wiper arm and slide it into place in the
direction of the arrow.
The wiper blade audibly engages. X
Make sure that the wiper blade is seated cor-
rectly. X
Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
Replacing the wiper blades (MAGIC
VISION CONTROL)
Moving the wiper arms to a vertical posi-
tion
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 132).X
Set the windshield wiper to position

Installing the wiper blades X
Push the new wiper blade in the dire ction of
arrow C onto the wiper arm unt il lug D
engages. X
Push the wiper blade out of the removal posi-
tion in the direction of arrow

! In car washes with a towing mechanism,
make sure that the automatic transmission is
in transmission position N , otherwise the
vehicle could be damaged. R
Vehicles with a SmartKey:
Do not remove the SmartKey from the igni-
tion lock. Do not open the driver's door or
front-passenger door when the engine is
switched off. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission selects park position P auto-
matically and locks the wheels. You can
prevent this by shifting the automatic trans-
mission to N beforehand.R
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
Do not open the driver's door or front-
passenger door when the engine is
switched off. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission selects park position P auto-
matically and locks the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in position N :X
Make sure the vehicle is stationary and the
ignition is switched off. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 132).
Use the SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop
button on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO. X
Depress and hold the brake pedal. X
Shift the automatic transmission to position
N . X
Release the brake pedal. X
Release the electric parking brake. X
Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey
in the ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off wax
from the windshield and the wiper blades. This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises
caused by residue on the windshield.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in all countries
concerned. X
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight. X
Use a soft sponge to clean. X
Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. X
Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
tle jet of water. X
Do not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlets. X
Use plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently. X
Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois. X
Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-
work.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
Power washers
G WARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
! Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information about the
correct distance is available from the equip-
ment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following: R
Tires R
Door gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc. R
Electrical components R
Battery R
Connectors R
Lamps R
Seals R
Trim R
Ventilation slots320
Care
Maintenance and care

! Do not park your vehicle for a long period of
time directly after cleaning, particularly after
cleaning the wheel rim with wheel cleaner.
Wheel cleaner can lead to the increased cor-
rosion of the brake discs and pads. Therefore,
drive for a few minutes after cleaning. By
heating up the brakes, the brake discs and
pads dry. The vehicle can then be parked for a
long period of time.
Cleaning the windows
G WARNING
You could become trapped by the windshield
wipers if they start moving while cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windshield or
wiper blades.
! Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,
solvents or cleaning agents containing sol-
vents to clean the inside of the windows. Do
not touch the insides of the windows with
hard objects, e.g. an ice scraper or ring. There
is otherwise a risk of damaging the windows.
! Clean the water drainage channels of the
windshield and the rear window at regular
intervals. Deposits such as leaves, petals and
pollen may under certain circumstances pre-
vent water from draining away. This can lead
to corrosion damage and damage to elec-
tronic components. X
Clean the inside and outside of the windows
with a damp cloth and a cleaning product that
is recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
Cleaning wiper blades
G WARNING
You could become trapped by the windshield
wipers if they start moving while cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windshield or
wiper blades. ! Do not pull the wiper blade. Otherwise, the
wiper blade could be damaged.
! Do not clean wiper blades too often and do
not rub them too hard. Otherwise, the graph-
ite coating could be damaged. This could
cause wiper noise.
! Hold the wiper arm securely when folding
back. The windshield could be damaged if the
wiper arm smacks against it suddenly. X
Fold the windshield wiper arms away from the
windshield ( Y
page 115). X
Carefully clean the wiper blades with a damp
cloth. X
Fold the windshield wiper arms back again
before switching on the ignition.
Cleaning the exterior lighting
! Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
which are suitable for plastic light lenses.
Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
could scratch or damage the plastic light len-
ses. X
Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior light-
ing using a wet sponge and a mild cleaning
agent, e. g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or
cleaning cloths.
Cleaning the mirror turn signals
! Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
that are suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable
cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could
scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the
mirror turn signals. X
Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn sig-
nals in the exterior mirror housing using a wet
sponge and mild cleaning agent, e.g.
Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning
cloths.
Cleaning the side running board
! Do not clean the aluminum inserts of the
side running board with alkaline or acidic
cleaners, such as wheel cleaner. Do not use
acidic wheel cleaners to remove brake dust.
The aluminum inserts could otherwise be
damaged.322
Care
Maintenance and care