steering MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 2018 Owners Manual

Index ....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual .................. 26
Introduction .......................................... .2 6
Operation ............................................... 26
Introduction ......................................... 27
Protecting the environment .................. .2 7
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .2 7
Operator's Manual ................................. 28
Service and vehicle operation ............... .2 8
Operating safety .................................... 30
QR codes for the rescue card ............... .3 2
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 32
Information on copyright ....................... 35
At a glance ........................................... 36
Cockpit .................................................. 36
Instrument cluster ................................. 37
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 38
Center console ...................................... 39
Overhead control panel ........................ .4 2
Door control panel ................................. 43
Safety ................................................... 44
Panic alarm ............................................ 44
Occupant safety .................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ........................... 59
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 65
Driving safety systems ........................... 66
Protection against theft ........................ .7 5
Opening and closing ........................... 77
SmartKey ............................................... 77
Doors ..................................................... 83
Cargo compartment .............................. .8 4
Side windows ......................................... 88
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 92
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 97
Correct driver's seat position ................ 97
Seats ..................................................... 97
Steering wheel ..................................... 103
Mirrors ................................................. 105 Memory function ................................. 108
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 110
Exterior lighting ................................... 110
Interior lighting .................................... 114
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with LED
headlamps) .......................................... 115
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps) ................................... 115
Windshield wipers ................................ 117
Climate control ................................. 122
Overview of climate control systems ... 122
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 127
Setting the air vents ............................ 132
Driving and parking .......................... 134
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 134
Driving ................................................. 134
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 142
Automatic transmission ....................... 143
Refueling ............................................. 150
Parking ................................................ 156
Driving tips .......................................... 159
Driving systems ................................... 169
Towing a trailer .................................... 219
Bicycle rack ......................................... 225
On-board computer and displays .... 228
Important safety notes ........................ 228
Displays and operation ........................ 228
Menus and submenus ......................... 231
Display messages ............................... 243
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 274
Multimedia system ........................... 287
General notes ...................................... 287
Important safety notes ........................ 287
Function restrictions ............................ 287
Operating system ................................ 288
Stowage and features ...................... 295
Stowage areas ..................................... 2952
Contents

Air-conditioning system
see Climat e control
AIRMATIC package
ADS (A dapt ive Damping System) .. .1 83
Function/notes ............................ .1 83
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 75
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 75
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 186
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 240
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 168
Ashtray ............................................... 307
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 36
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 36
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .3 25
Hiding a service message .............. 325
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 325
Service message ............................ 325
Special service requirements ......... 326
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function .......................................... .7 5
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 237
Display message ............................ 260
Function/notes ............................. 202
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 234
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 255
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 326
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop functio n) .................................... 140
A uto matic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 139
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 110
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 146
Changing gear ............................... 146
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 143
Display message ............................ 270
Drive program ................................ 146
Drive program display .................... 145
Driving tips .................................... 146
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ......... 142
Emergency running mode .............. 150
Engaging drive position .................. 145
Engaging neutral ............................ 144
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 144
Engaging reverse gear ................... 144
Engaging the park position ............ 144
Important safety notes .................. 143
Kickdown ....................................... 146
Manual shifting .............................. 147
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 240
Overview ........................................ 143
Problem (malfunction) ................... 150
Pulling away ................................... 138
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 147
Trailer towing ................................. 146
Transmission position display ........ 145
Transmission positions .................. 145
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 150
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 294
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 394 Index 5

Paint ............................................. .3 28
Plastic trim ................................... .3 31
Power washer ................................ 327
Rear view camera .......................... 330
Roof lining ...................................... 333
Seat belt ........................................ 332
Seat cover ..................................... 332
Sensors ......................................... 330
Side running board ........................ 330
Steering wheel ............................... 332
Trim pieces ................................... .3 32
Washing by hand ........................... 327
Wheels .......................................... .3 29
Windows ........................................ 329
Wiper blades .................................. 329
Wooden trim .................................. 332
Cargo compartment cover
Notes/how to use ......................... 300
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 298
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 302
Opening/closing ............................ 303
Stowage well (under) ..................... 302
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 301
Important safety information ......... 301
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 299
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 87
CD player (on-board computer) ....... .2 34
Center console
Lower section .................................. 40
Upper section .................................. 39
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .7 7
Child
Restraint system .............................. 61
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 64
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors .................................... ... ..... 62
On the front-passenger seat ............ 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 64
Top Tether ...................................... .6 2 Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear doors ...................................... .6 5
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .6 0
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 307
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .3 30
Trailer tow hitch ............................ .3 31
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 125
Controlling automatically .............. .1 28
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 127
Defrosting the windows ................. 130
Defrosting the windshield .............. 129
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 123
General notes ................................ 122
Indicator lamp ................................ 128
Ionization ....................................... 131
Maximum cooling .......................... 130
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 127
Overview of systems ..................... .1 22
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 131
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 128
Rear control panel ......................... 125
Refrigerant ..................................... 389
Refrigerant filli ng capacity ............. 390
Setti
ng the air distribution ............. 129
Setting the air vents ..................... .1 32
Setting the airflow ......................... 129
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 128
Setting the temperature ................ 128
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 131
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 131
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 130
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 129 Index 7

Safety systems .............................. 244
SmartKey ....................................... 273
Tires ............................................... 268
Vehicle ........................................... 270
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 173
Activation conditions ..................... 173
Cruise control lever ....................... 173
Display Message ............................ 265
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 176
Driving tips .................................... 177
Function/notes ............................. 171
Important safety notes .................. 171
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 175
Stopping ........................................ 174
Switching off .................................. 175
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 285
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 84
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 77
Control panel ................................... 43
Display message ............................ 272
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Overview .......................................... 83
Power closing .................................. 84
Downhill speed regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drinking and driving ......................... 160
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 146
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) ............................................... 214 Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 215
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 241
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 145
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving
Important safety notes .................. 134
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 326
Drivi ng Assistance PLUS package ... 208
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 168
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 67
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 69
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 72
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67
Distance warning function ............... 68
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 72
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 70
Important safety information ........... 66
Overview .......................................... 66
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving system
AIRMATIC package ........................ 183
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 171
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 177
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 187
Parking Pilot .................................. 190
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 198
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 208
Active Curve System ...................... 184 Index 9

Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 238
Turn signals ................................... 111
see Interior lighting
see Replacing the bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 295
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 83
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 239
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 262
Off-road gear ................................. 216
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 216
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 255
Replacing bulbs ............................. 116
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 101
Luxury head restraints ..................... 100
M
M+S tires ............................................ 353
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 328
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 313
Display message ............................ 249
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 313
Downloading routes ....................... 316
Emergency call .............................. 310
General notes ................................ 310
Geo fencing ................................... 316
Info call button .............................. 312
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 315 Remote fault diagnosis .................. 315
Remote vehicle locking .................. 314
Roadside assistance button ........... 311
Search & Send ............................... 313
Self-test ......................................... 310
Speed alert .................................... 316
System .......................................... 310
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 316
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 314
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 79
General notes .................................. 79
Inserting .......................................... 79
Locking vehicle ................................ 84
Removing ......................................... 79
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 84
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 296
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 234
Memory function ............................... 108
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 198
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 208
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 210
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 202
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 204
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 171
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 177
General notes ................................ 169
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 206
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 187
Parking Pilot .................................. 190
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Rear view camera .......................... 194
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 203
Mess age memory (on-board com-
pute r) .................................................. 243
Mirror
Vanity mirror (sun visor) ................ 305
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 330
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors14
Index

see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) ............................................. .2 91
Connecting (device manager) ....... .2 92
Frequencies ................................... 381
Installation ..................................... 381
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 235
Transmission output (maximum) .... 381
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) .......................................... .7 9
MOExtended tires .............................. 336
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 375
Mounting a new wheel ................... 374
Preparing the vehicle .................... .3 72
Raising the vehicle ......................... 373
Removing a wheel .......................... 374
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 372
MP3
Operation ....................................... 234
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 87
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .2 30
Permanent display ......................... 238
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 229
Overview .......................................... 38
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ..................... .2 88
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
N
Navigation
Entering a destination .................... 289
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 232
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 134 O Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 49
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Belt warning ..................................... 48
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 44
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 45
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 45
Seat belt .......................................... 45
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 231
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 393
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 167
Checklist before driving off-road .... 166
Fording depth ................................ 392
General information ....................... 165
Important safety notes .................. 165
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 393
Traveling uphill ............................... 168
Off-road lights .................................... 113
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/notes ............................. 214 Index 15

Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/notes ............................. 215
Off-road drive program .................. 215
Offroad Plus drive program ............ 216
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the Off-Road Engineering package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 218
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 213
DSR ............................................... 213
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 216
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 70
Off-road ABS .................................... 67
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 72
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) ............................................... 214
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 215
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 240
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 240
Assistance menu ........................... 236
Audio menu ................................... 234
Convenience submenu .................. 239
Display messages .......................... 243
Displaying a service message ........ 325
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 176
Factory settings submenu ............. 240
Important safety notes .................. 228
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 238
Lighting submenu .......................... 238
Menu overview .............................. 231
Message memory .......................... 243
Navigation menu ............................ 232
On and Offroad menu .................... 240
Operation ....................................... 229
RACETIMER ................................... 241
Service menu ................................. 237
Settings menu ............................... 238
Standard display ............................ 231
Telephone menu ............................ 235
Trip menu ...................................... 231
Vehicle submenu ........................... 239 Video DVD operation ..................... 234
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 26
O perato
r's Manual
Overview .......................................... 28
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ........... 228
Overhead control panel ...................... 42
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 65
P Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 382
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 328
Panic alarm .......................................... 44
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 92
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 95
Operating ......................................... 94
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 95
Reversing feature ............................. 93
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 156
Parking brake ................................ 157
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 107
Rear view camera .......................... 194
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Pilot .................................. 190
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 189
Driving system ............................... 18716
Index

Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Convenience opening feature .......... 89
Dis play message ............................ 273
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .7 7
Important safety notes .................... 77
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 79
Loss ................................................ .8 1
Mechanical key ................................ 79
Overview .......................................... 77
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 135
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 137
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Snow chains
Information .................................... 353
Sockets
Center console .............................. 308
General notes ................................ 308
Luggage compartment .................. .3 08
Rear compartment ......................... 308
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 288
Special seat belt retractor .................. 60
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 232
In the Instrument cluster ................. 37
Segments ...................................... 228
Selecting the display unit .............. .2 38
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 255
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 136
STEER CONTROL ..................... ............. 75
Ste e ring
Display message ............................ 272
Steering Pilot
Activating/deactivating ................. 236 Display message ............................ 266
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 104
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 103
Button overview ............................... 38
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 229
Cleaning ......................................... 332
Important safety notes .................. 103
Steering wheel heating .................. 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 108
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 104
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 147
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 241
Stowage areas ................................... 295
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 296
Center console .............................. 297
Center console (rear) ..................... 297
Cup holders ................................... 304
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 297
Glove box ....................................... 296
Important safety information ......... 295
Stowage net ................................... 297
Stowage net ....................................... 297
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 353
Sun visor ............................................ 305
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 183
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 186
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 241
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 30
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 131
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 293
T
Tachometer ........................................ 22820
Index

Tailgate
Display message ............................ 271
Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 84
Limiting the opening angle ............... 88
Opening dimensions ...................... 390
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 87
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 85
Power closing .................................. 84
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 383
Information .................................... 381
Tires/wheels ................................. 376
Trailer loads ................................... 394
Vehicle data ................................... 390
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 235
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 291
Authorizing a mobile phone via the
device manager (connecting) ......... 292
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 292
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 291
Display message ............................ 272
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 235
Number from the phone book ........ 235
Redialing ........................................ 235
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 235
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 229
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 240
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 240
Outside temperature ...................... 228 Setting (climate control) ................ 128
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 240
Through-loading feature ................... 298
Timing ( RACETIMER) ......................... 241
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 358
Checking manually ........................ 357
Display message ............................ 268
Maximum ....................................... 357
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 338
Notes ............................................. 356
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 339
Recommended ............................... 354
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 357
Important safety notes .................. 358
Restarting ...................................... 358
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 360
Function/notes ............................. 358
General notes ................................ 358
Important safety notes .................. 359
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 361
Restarting ...................................... 361
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Warning message .......................... 360
Tire pressure table ............................ 355
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 337
Storage location ............................ 335
Tire pressure not reached .............. 338
Tire pressure reached .................... 339
Using ............................................. 337
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 370
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 369
Bar (definition) ............................... 369
Changing a wheel .......................... 371
Characteristics .............................. 369
Checking ........................................ 351
Curb weight (definition) ................. 370
Definition of terms ......................... 369
Direction of rotation ...................... 372
Display message ............................ 268 Index 21

Sports Utility Vehicle
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.
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll-
over rate than other types of vehicles.
Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe
or fatal injury.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is signif-
icantly more likely to die than a person wearing
a seat belt.
You and all vehicle occupants should always
wear your seat belts.
Operating safety
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
G WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk
of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. G WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if: R
the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road R
you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb, a speed bump or a pothole in the road R
a heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the loads they are designed
to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the two following two conditions: 1)30
Operating safety
Introduction