ESP MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 2019 Owner's Guide

tion of the sliding sunroof or open a side win-
dow. The noise will be reduced or eliminated. Sliding sunroof reversing feature
Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding
sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/slid- ing panel. In the following section, the term
"sliding sunroof" refers to both sliding sunroof
variants.
The sliding sunroof is equipped with an auto-
matic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks
or restricts the sliding sunroof during the closing process, the sliding sunroof opens again auto-
matically. However, the automatic reversing
feature is only an aid and does not relieve you of the responsibility of paying attention when clos-
ing the sliding sunroof. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R over the last 1/6 in (4 mm) of the closing
movement
R during resetting
R when closing the sliding sunroof again man-
ually immediately after automatic reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R press the switch in any direction during the
automatic closing process
The closing process is stopped. Operating the sliding sunroof
Opening and closing 0043
To raise
0044 To open
0087 To close/lower
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0047or0048 in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 0056switch in the corre-
sponding direction.
If you press the 0056switch beyond the pres-
sure point, an automatic opening/closing proc- ess is started in the corresponding direction.
You can stop automatic operation by pressing/
pulling the switch again.
When opening and raising the roof, automatic
operation is only available if the sliding sunroof
is in the closed position.
The sun protection cover automatically opens
along with the sliding sunroof. You can open or
close the sun protection cover manually when
the sliding sunroof is raised or closed.
You can continue to operate the sliding sunroof
after switching off the engine or removing the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. This function is available for up to five minutes or until the driv-
er's or front-passenger door is opened.
Resetting !
If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened
or closed fully after resetting, contact a quali- fied specialist workshop.
Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move
smoothly.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0047or0048 in the
ignition lock.
X Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear
(Y page 93). Sliding sunroof
93Opening and closing Z

X
Keep the 0056switch pressed for another
second.
X Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be fully
opened and closed again (Y page 93).
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps above. Operating the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
Opening and closing 0043
To raise
0044 To open
0087 To close/lower
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel can only be opened when the roller sunblind is
open.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0047or0048 in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 0056switch in the corre-
sponding direction.
If you press/pull the 0056switch beyond the
pressure point, automatic operation is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop auto-
matic operation by pressing/pulling the switch
again.
The automatic raising feature is available only
when the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed. Operating the roller sunblinds for the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
between the roller sunblind and frame or slid- ing sunroof during automatic opening or clos-
ing. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing, make sure that no
body parts are in the sweep of the roller sun- blind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be stop- ped.
The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The roller sunblinds can only be
opened and closed together when the pano-
rama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed.
Roller sunblind reversing feature The roller sunblinds are equipped with an auto-
matic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks
or restricts a roller sunblind during the closing
process, the roller sunblind opens again auto-
matically. However, the automatic reversing
feature is only an aid and is not a substitute of
your attentiveness when closing the roller sun-
blind. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react in par-
ticular to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fingers. This means that the reversing featurecannot prevent someone being trapped in
these situations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing the roller sunblind, make sure
that no body parts are in the sweep area. 94
Sliding sunroofOpening and closing

If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R press the switch in any direction during the
automatic closing process
The closing process is stopped.
Opening and closing the roller sun-
blinds 0043
Opens
0044 Opens
0087 Closes
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0047or0048 in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 0056switch in the corre-
sponding direction.
If you press the 0056switch beyond the pres-
sure point, an automatic opening/closing proc- ess is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by pressing/
pulling the switch again.
Resetting the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel and the roller
sunblinds !
If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel and the roller sunblinds cannot be fully
opened or closed after resetting, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
Reset the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblinds if the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel or the roller
sunblinds do not move smoothly.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0047or0048 in the
ignition lock.
X Pull the 0056switch repeatedly to the point of
resistance in the direction of arrow 0087until
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is fully closed.
X Keep the 0056switch pulled for an additional
second.
X Pull the 0056switch repeatedly to the point of
resistance in the direction of arrow 0087until
the roller sunblinds are fully closed.
X Keep the 0056switch pulled for an additional
second.
X Make sure that the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblinds canbe fully opened again.
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps above. Problems with the sliding sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with a sliding sunroof or a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel. In the following section, the term "sliding sunroof" refers to both sliding sunroof variants. G
WARNING
If you close the sliding sunroof again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the sliding
sunroof closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R press the switch in any direction during the automatic closing process
The closing process is stopped. Sliding sunroof
95Opening and closing Z

When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If you drive off while the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature is making adjustments, you could lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always wait until the adjustment process is
complete before driving off.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in
and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board computer
(Y page 240).
Position of the steering wheel when the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel swings up when you:
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
R open the driver's door and KEYLESS-GO is in
position 0047.
R open the driver's door and the SmartKey is in
position 0092or0047 in the ignition lock.
i The steering wheel only moves up if it has
not already reached the upper stop.
Position of the steering wheel for driv-
ing The steering wheel is moved to the last selected
position when:
R the driver's door is closed
R you insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock
or
R you press the Start/Stop button once on vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO
When you close the driver's door with the igni-
tion switched on, the steering wheel is also
automatically moved to the previously set posi- tion.
The last position of the steering column is stored
when you:
R switch the ignition off
R save the setting with the memory function
(Y page 108). Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is trig-
gered in an accident, the steering column will
move upwards when the driver's door is opened.
This occurs irrespective of the position of the
SmartKey in the ignition lock. This makes it eas- ier to exit the vehicle and rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is only
operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY feature is
activated in the on-board computer
(Y page 240). Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever 0043for-
wards or back. Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine. Mirrors
105Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

G
WARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0047or0048 in the
ignition lock (Y page 135).
X Exterior mirror on the driver's side: press but-
ton 0043.
Exterior mirror on the front-passenger side:
press button 0044.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding but-
ton lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after some
time. You can adjust the selected exterior
mirror using button 0087as long as the indicator
lamp is lit.
X Press button 0087up, down, or to the right or
left until you have adjusted the exterior mirror
to the correct position. You should have a
good overview of traffic conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger field of vision.
The exterior mirrors are heated automatically if
the rear window defroster is switched on and the
outside temperature is low. Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0047or0048 in the
ignition lock (Y page 135).
X Briefly press 0043.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while driving. They
could otherwise vibrate.
i If you are driving faster than 30 mph
(47 km/h), you can no longer fold in the exte-
rior mirrors.
Resetting the exterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or com-
pletely discharged, the exterior mirrors must be reset. Otherwise, the exterior mirrors will not
fold in when you select the "Fold in mirrors whenlocking" function in the on-board computer
(Y page 241).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0047in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X Briefly press 0043.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is
activated in the on-board computer
(Y
page 241):
R the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside.
R the exterior mirrors fold out again automati-
cally as soon as you unlock the vehicle and
then open the driver's or front-passenger
door. 106
MirrorsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some countries,
operation of the headlamps varies due to legal
requirements and self-imposed obligations. Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using:
R the light switch
R the combination switch (Y page 111)
R the on-board computer (Y page 239)
Light switch Operation
0047
0063
Left-hand standing lamps
0048 0064
Right-hand standing lamps
0049 0060
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
004A 0071
Automatic headlamp mode, controlled
by the light sensor
004B 0058
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0084 005E
Rear fog lamp
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to 0071.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/stand-
ing lamps) switches off automatically if you:
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey in
position 0092in the ignition lock Automatic headlamp mode
0071 is the favored light switch position. The
light setting is automatically selected according
to the brightness of the ambient light (excep-
tion: poor visibility due to weather conditions
such as fog, snow or spray):
R SmartKey in position 0047in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on/off auto-
matically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
R With the engine running (USA only): if you
have switched on the Daytime Running
Daytime Running
Lights Lights function in the on-board computer,
the daytime running lamps or the parking
lamps and low-beam headlamps are switched on or off automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
X To switch on automatic headlamp mode:
turn the light switch to 0071. G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to 0058, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
0058.
The automatic headlamp mode is only an aid.
The driver is responsible for the vehicle's light-
ing at all times.
Canada only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visibility
of your vehicle during the day. The daytime run-
ning lamps function is required by law in Can-
ada. It cannot therefore be deactivated.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from a driving position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after three
minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is sta-
tionary and in bright ambient light: if you turn the light switch to the 0060position, the daytime
running lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to 0058, the manual settings take prec-
edence over the daytime running lamps.
USA only: 110
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

The daytime running lamps improve the visibility
of your vehicle during the day. To do this, the
daytime running lamps function must be
switched on using the on-board computer
(Y page 239).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to 0060or0058, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
Even if the light sensor does not detect that it is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-
lamps switch on when the ignition is switched on and the light switch is set to the 0058position.
This is a particularly useful function in the event
of rain and fog.
X To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey to position
0048in the igni-
tion lock or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 0058.
The green 0058indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of thick fog. Please take note of the country-specific
regulations for the use of rear fog lamps.
X To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
SmartKey to position 0048in the ignition lock or
start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 0058or0071.
X Press the 005Ebutton.
The yellow 005Eindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
005E button.
The yellow 005Eindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Parking lamps ! If the battery charge is very low, the parking
lamps or standing lamps are automatically
switched off to enable the next engine start.
Always park your vehicle safely and in a well lit area, in accordance with the relevant legal
stipulations. Avoid using the 0060parking
lamps over a period of several hours. If pos-
sible, switch on the right-hand 0064or left-
hand 0063 standing lamps. X
To switch on: turn the light switch to 0060.
The green 0060indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
X To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey should not be in the ignition lock or in key position 0092in the ignition lock.
X Turn the light switch to 0063(left-hand side of
the vehicle) or 0064(right-hand side of the
vehicle).
Vehicles towing a trailer: both the right-hand
and left-hand standing lamps (tail lamps) are
always illuminated on the trailer. Combination switch
0043
High-beam headlamps
0044 Turn signal, right
0087 High-beam flasher
0085 Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow 0044or0085.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction of
arrow 0044or0085.
X To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the light switch to 0058or0058.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow 0043.
In the 0058position, the high-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark and
the engine is running. Exterior lighting
111Lights and windshield wipers Z

The blue
0057indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the high-beam headlamps:
move the combination switch back to its nor- mal position.
The blue 0057indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist: if
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is activated, it auto-
matically controls activation and deactivation of
the high-beam headlamps (Y page 113).Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button
0043.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a
turn signal using the combination switch, only the turn signal lamp on the corresponding
side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button
0043.
The hazard warning lamps automatically switch
on if:
R an air bag is deployed or
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed
of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes to a
standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-
cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of above
6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full brake appli-
cation.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off. Intelligent Light System
General notes The Intelligent Light System is a system that
adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit the
prevailing driving and weather conditions. It
offers advanced functions for improved illumi-
nation of the road surface, e.g. depending on the vehicle speed or weather conditions. The sys-
tem includes the active light function, corneringlight function, highway mode and extended
range fog lamps. The system is only active when it is dark.
You can activate or deactivate the "Intelligent
Light System" using the on-board computer
(Y page 239).
Active light function The active light function is a system that moves
the headlamps according to the steering move- ments of the front wheels. In this way, relevant
areas remain illuminated while driving. This
allows you to recognize pedestrians, cyclists
and animals sooner.
Active: when the lights are switched on.
Vehicles with Lane Keeping Assist: the active
light function evaluates the course of the lane in which you are driving and adjusts the light in
advance.
Cornering light function The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the
direction you are turning, enabling better visi-
bility in tight bends, for example. It can only be
activated when the low-beam headlamps are
switched on.
Active:
R if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/h) and switch on the turn signal or
turn the steering wheel
R if you are driving at speeds between 25 mph
(40 km/h) and 45 mph (70 km/h) and turn
the steering wheel
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after no
more than three minutes.
Cornering light function with traffic circle
function: 112
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

The cornering light function is activated on both
sides before entering a traffic circle through an
evaluation of the current GPS position of the
vehicle. It remains active until after the vehicle
has left the traffic circle. In this way, pedestrians
crossing the road, for example, are illuminated
by your vehicle in good time.
Highway mode Highway mode increases the range of the beam.
Active: if you are driving at a speed above
110 km/h and do not make any large steering
movements for at least 1,000 m or if you are
driving at a speed above 130 km/h.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds below
80 km/h following activation.
Extended range fog lamps The extended range fog lamps reduce the glare
experienced by the driver and improve the illu-
mination of the edge of the road.
Active: if you are driving at speeds below
40 mph (70 km/ h)and you switch on the rear
fog lamp.
Not active: if, following activation, you are driv-
ing at speeds above 60 mph (100 km/h)or if you
switch off the rear fog lamp
Off-road lights The off-road lights facilitate the early recogni-
tion of objects/obstacles when driving off-road thanks to a symmetrical, wider and brighter dis-
tribution of light from the low-beam headlamps.
Active: when driving at speeds no faster than
30 mph (50 km/h) and the off-road program
selector wheel is in position 1 or 2.
Not active: when driving at speeds above
30 mph (50 km/h).
When the off-road lights are switched on, the
cornering light function is permanently activa-
ted, the active light function is deactivated and
the headlamp range control is set to static
mode. Adaptive Highbeam Assist
General notes You can use this function to set the headlamps
to change between low beam and high beam
automatically. The system recognizes vehicles
with their lights on, either approaching from the
opposite direction or traveling in front of your
vehicle, and consequently switches the head-
lamps from high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-beam
headlamp range depending on the distance to
the other vehicle. Once the system no longer
detects any other vehicles, it reactivates the
high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control panel.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize road users:
R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam
Assist may fail to recognize other road users
that have lights, or may recognize them too
late. In this, or in similar situations, the auto-
matic high-beam headlamps will not be deac-
tivated or will be activated regardless. There is a risk of an accident.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditionsand switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting
to the prevailing light, visibility and traffic con-
ditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
impaired if:
R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R dirt on the sensors or the sensors are
obscured Exterior lighting
113Lights and windshield wipers Z

The interior lighting automatically switches on if
you:
R Unlock the vehicle
R Open a door
R Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior lighting is switched on for a set time when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition
lock. This delayed switch-off can be adjusted via
the multimedia system (see Digital Operator's
Manual). Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically if
the vehicle is involved in an accident.
X To switch off the crash-responsive emer-
gency lighting:
press the hazard warning
lamp button.
or X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
SmartKey. Replacing bulbs (vehicles with LED
headlamps)
The front and rear light clusters of your vehicle
are equipped with light-emitting diodes. Do not
replace the vehicle's bulbs yourself. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop which has the nec-
essary specialist knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required.
Lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that these func-
tion correctly at all times. Have the headlamp
setting checked regularly. Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps)
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot when operating. If you change a bulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury. Allow these components to cool down before
changing a bulb.
Do not use a bulb if it has been dropped or if its
glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if:
R you touch it
R it is hot
R you drop it
R you scratch it
Use bulbs only in closed lamps that have been
designed for this purpose. Only install spare
bulbs of the same type and the specified volt-
age.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service life
of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube with
your bare hands. If necessary, clean the glass
tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and rub it
off with a lint-free cloth.
Protect bulbs from moisture during operation.
Do not allow bulbs to come into contact with
liquids.
Replace only the bulbs listed (Y page 115).
Have the bulbs that you cannot replace yourself
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
Headlamps and lights are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times. Have
the headlamp setting checked regularly. Overview of bulb replacement - bulb
types
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend. Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlamps)
115Lights and windshield wipers Z