jump start MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE 2015 Owners Manual

Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 139
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 385 B
Bag hook ............................................ 304
Ball coupling
Swinging in .................................... 231
Swinging out .................................. 228
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/note s................................ 65
Important safety notes .................... 66
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 339
Display message ............................ 270
Important safety notes .................. 337
Jump starting ................................. 341
Overview ........................................ 337
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 49
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 275
Notes/function .............................. 218
Trailer towing ................................. 220
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Topping up AdBlue ®
....................... 164
BlueTEC (AdBlue ®
) ............................. 377
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 318
Closing ........................................... 319
Display message ............................ 283
Important safety notes .................. 318
Opening ......................................... 319
Boot
see Tailgate
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 381Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 259
Notes ............................................. 380
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 69
Display message ............................ 267
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 380
Display message ............................ 254
Driving tips .................................... 172
Important safety notes .................. 172
Parking brake ................................ 169
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 331
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 29 C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car wash (care) ................................. 324
Care
360° camera ................................. 328
Automatic car wash ....................... 324
Carpets .......................................... 330
Display ........................................... 329
Exhaust pipe .................................. 328
Exterior lighting ............................. 327
Gear or selector lever .................... 329
High-pressure cleaner .................... 325
Interior ........................................... 329
Matt paintwork .............................. 326
Note s............................................. 323
Paint .............................................. 325
Plastic trim .................................... 329
Reversing camera .......................... 328 Index
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Snow chains .................................. 351
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 115
Towing a trailer .............................. 227
Travelling uphill .............................. 177
Tyre ruts ........................................ 177
Wet road surface ........................... 173
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 273
Function/note s............................. 193
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 241
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 153 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 248
Function/note s............................. 110
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 111
Function/note s............................. 110
Switching on/of f........................... 248
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 256
Function/note s................................ 72
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 171
On-board computer ....................... 238
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 150
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 150
Deactivating/activating ................. 151
General information ....................... 150
Important safety notes .................. 150
Introduction ................................... 149
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 52
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 86
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 80
General notes .................................. 80
Inserting .......................................... 81 Locking vehicle ................................ 87
Removing ......................................... 81
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 86
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 367
Important safety notes .................. 367
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 369
Removing ....................................... 368
Storage location ............................ 368
Stowing .......................................... 368
Technical data ............................... 371
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 92
Vehicle ............................................. 86
Engine
Display message ............................ 269
ECO start/stop function ................ 149
Engine number ............................... 374
Jump-starting ................................. 341
Running irregularly ......................... 152
Starting (important safety notes )... 148
Starting problems .......................... 152
Starting the engine with the key .... 148
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 148
Stopping ........................................ 168
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 346
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 294
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 372
Problem (fault) ............................... 152
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 379
Checking the oil level ..................... 320
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 320
Display message ............................ 270
Filling capacity ............................... 379
Notes about oil grade s................... 378
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 320
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 250
Topping up ..................................... 320
Viscosity ........................................ 379
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 22 Index
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Problem (malfunction) ...................1
64
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .346
Before changing ............................ .346
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 346
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 347
Fuse box under rear bench sea t.... 347
Important safety notes .................. 346 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 313
Frequencies ................................... 314
General notes ................................ 311
Important safety notes .................. 312
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 13
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 312
Synchronising the rolling code ....... 313
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 250
Gearshift paddles
see Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 250
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 22
Glove compartment .......................... 300H
Hazard warning lamps ......................117
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 104
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 104
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 105
Luxury ............................................ 104
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 120
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 325
Hill start assist .................................. 149
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 192 Display message ............................ 274
Function/notes ............................
.191
Horn ...................................................... 27 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 75
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 294
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 295
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 297
Engine diagnostics ......................... 294
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 266
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insect protection on the radiator .... 319
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 31
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 235
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 246
Display message ............................ 267
Overview ........................................ 117
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 246
Interior lighting
Automatic control system .............. 121
Emergency lighting ........................ 121
Manual control ............................... 121
Overview ........................................ 120
Reading lamp ................................. 120
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 77
Function .......................................... .76
Priming ............................................ 76
Switching off .................................... 76
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....54 J
Jack Storage location ............................3 32
Using ............................................. 358
Jump starting (engine) ......................341 Index
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The engine cannot be
started using the key. the on-board voltage is too low.
X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 339).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 341).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine cannot be
started using the Start/
Stop button. The key is in
the vehicle. The vehicle is locked.
X Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again. The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Check the key battery (Y page 81) and replace if necessary
(Y page 81).
If this does not work: X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. You have lost a key. X
Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. You have lost the emer-
gency key element. X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. Doors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they can:
R open doors and endanger other persons or
road users
R climb out and be injured by the traffic
R operate vehicle equipment and, for exam-
ple, trap themselves. Children could also set the vehicle in motion,
for example by:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R starting the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. Always
keep the key out of reach of children.
United Kingdom only: 84
DoorsOpening and closing

Problems with the engine
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. R
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
R There is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
Before attempting to start the engine again:
X Turn the key back to position 0in the ignition lock.
or X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster go out.
X Try to start the engine again (Y page 148). Avoid excessively long
and frequent attempts to start the engine, as this will drain the
battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. The
reserve fuel warning
lamp is lit and the fuel
gauge display shows
0. The fuel tank is empty.
X Refuel the vehicle. The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor. The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or
discharged.
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 341).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
X Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two minutes.
X Try to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicles with a petrol
engine:
The engine is not running
smoothly and is misfir-
ing. There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter
and damage it.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop. 152
DrivingDriving and parking

Before handling the battery, touch the vehicle
body to remove any existing electrostatic
build-up.
The highly flammable gas mixture is created
while the battery is charging and when jump-
starting.
Always make sure that neither you nor the bat-
tery is electrostatically charged. Electrostatic
charge is created, for example:
R by wearing synthetic fibre clothing
R by friction between clothing and the seat
R when you pull or push the battery across car-
pet or other synthetic materials
R when you rub the battery with a cloth G
WARNING
During the charging process, a battery produ- ces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or
sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can
ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
R Make sure that the positive terminal of a
connected battery does not come into con-
tact with vehicle parts.
R Never place metal objects or tools on a bat-
tery.
R It is important that you observe the descri-
bed order of the battery terminals when
connecting and disconnecting a battery.
R When jump-starting, make sure that the
battery poles with identical polarity are
connected.
R It is particularly important to observe the
described order when connecting and dis-
connecting the jump leads.
R Never connect or disconnect the battery
terminals while the engine is running. G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not breathe in any battery gases. Do not
lean over the battery. Keep the batteries out
of the reach of children. Immediately rinse off
battery acid thoroughly with plenty of clean
water and seek medical attention at once. H
Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants.
It is illegal to dispose of them
with the household rubbish.
They must be collected sep-
arately and disposed of in anenvironmentally responsible
recycling system. Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or to a col-
lection point for used batter-
ies.
! Have the battery checked regularly at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the service intervals in the Service
Booklet or contact a qualified specialist work- shop for more information.
! Always have work on the batteries carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop. Should
it, in exceptional circumstances, be abso-
lutely necessary to disconnect the 12-volt
battery yourself, please observe the follow-
ing:
R secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
R switch the ignition off.
R first, disconnect the negative terminal, fol-
lowed by the positive terminal.
The transmission is locked in position Pafter
disconnecting the battery.
After the work has been completed, firmly
reinstall the battery and the cover of the pos- itive terminal.
Comply with safety precautions and take pro-
tective measures when handling batteries. Risk of explosion
Fire, naked flames and smoking are
prohibited when handling the bat-
tery. Avoid creating sparks.338
Battery (vehicle)Breakdown assistance

Battery acid is caustic. Avoid contact
with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Wear suitable protective clothing, in
particular gloves, an apron and a
face mask.
Immediately rinse acid splashes off
with clean water. Consult a doctor if
necessary. Wear eye protection.
Keep children away.
Observe this Owner's Manual.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use batteries which have
been tested and approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz. These batteries provide
increased impact protection to prevent vehicle
occupants from suffering acid burns should the battery be damaged in the event of an accident.
In order for the battery to achieve the maximum possible service life, it must always be suffi-
ciently charged.
Like other batteries, the vehicle battery may
discharge over time if you do not use the vehicle.In such cases, have the battery disconnected ata qualified specialist workshop. You can also
charge the battery with a charger recommended
by Mercedes-Benz. For more information,
please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Have the battery charge checked more fre-
quently if you use the vehicle mainly for short
trips or if you leave it standing idle for a lengthy period. Consult a qualified specialist workshop
if you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for a
long period of time.
When you park the vehicle, remove the key if you do not require any electrical consumers. The
vehicle will then use very little energy, thus con- serving battery power.
If the power supply has been interrupted, e.g. if the battery was discharged, you will have to:
R set the clock. Information on setting the clock
can be found in the Digital Owner's Manual. On vehicles with a multimedia system and
navigation system, the clock is set automati-
cally.
R reset the function for folding the exterior mir-
rors in/out automatically, by folding the mir-
rors out once (Y page 112). Charging the 12 V battery
G
WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting.
Do not lean over a battery. G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not breathe in any battery gases. Do not
lean over the battery. Keep the batteries out
of the reach of children. Immediately rinse off
battery acid thoroughly with plenty of clean
water and seek medical attention at once. G
WARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at tempera-
tures below freezing point. When jump-start-
ing the vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of
an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before
charging it or jump-starting.
! Only use battery chargers with a maximum
charging voltage of 14.8 V.
! Only
charge the battery using the jump-start
connection point.
The jump-starting connection point is in the
engine compartment (Y page 341).
X Open the bonnet.
X Connect the battery charger in the same
order as when connecting the donor battery
during jump-starting: to the positive terminal
and earth point (Y page 341). Battery (vehicle)
339Breakdown assistance Z

Keep away from fire and open flames. Do not
lean over the battery. Never charge the battery
if it is still fitted to the vehicle, unless you use a battery charger which has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. A battery charger
unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles and tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz is available as an accessory. This device
permits charging of the battery in position. Con-
tact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for infor-
mation and availability. Read the battery charg-
er's operating instructions before charging the
battery.
If the indicator/warning lamps do not light up at
low temperatures, it is very likely that the dis-
charged battery has frozen. In this case you may
neither jump-start the vehicle nor charge the
battery. The service life of a battery that has
been thawed may be reduced. The starting char-
acteristics may be impaired, especially at low
temperatures. Have the thawed battery
checked at a qualified specialist workshop. 340
Battery (vehicle)Breakdown assistance

Jump-starting
For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a pos- itive terminal and an earth point, in the engine compartment. G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not breathe in any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery. Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. Immediately rinse off battery acid
thoroughly with plenty of clean water and seek medical attention at once. G
WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, naked flames, creating sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery. G
WARNING
During the charging process, a battery produces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or sparks
are created, the hydrogen gas can ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
R Make sure that the positive terminal of a connected battery does not come into contact with
vehicle parts.
R Never place metal objects or tools on a battery.
R It is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting
and disconnecting a battery.
R When jump-starting, make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected.
R It is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting
the jump leads.
R Never connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running. G
WARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures below freezing point. When jump-starting the
vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump-starting.
! Vehicles with a petrol engine:
avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the
non-combusted fuel may damage the catalytic converter.
If the indicator/warning lamps do not light up at low temperatures, it is very likely that the dis-
charged battery has frozen. In this case you may neither jump-start the vehicle nor charge the
battery. The service life of a battery that has been thawed may be reduced. The starting charac-
teristics may be impaired, especially at low temperatures. Have the thawed battery checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. Jump-starting
341Breakdown assistance Z

Do not use a rapid charging device to start the vehicle. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jump leads.
Observe the following points:
R The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-
start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
R Vehicles with a petrol engine: only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and exhaust system
are cold.
R Do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw first.
R Jump-starting may only be performed using batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
R Only use jump leads that have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
R If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected for
a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the empty battery a little.
R Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
Make sure that:
R The jump leads are not damaged,
R Non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps do not come into contact with other metal parts while
the jump leads are connected to the battery.
R The jump leads cannot come into contact with parts which can move when the engine is running,
such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
X Secure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Make sure that the ignition is switched off . All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster must be
off. When using the key, turn the key to position 0in the ignition lock and remove it (Y page 146).
X Switch off all electrical consumers, e.g. rear window heating, lighting etc.
X Open the bonnet. Position number
Bidentifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting
device.
X Slide cover :of positive terminal ;in the direction of the arrow.
X Connect positive terminal ;on your vehicle to positive terminal =of donor battery Busing the
jump lead, always beginning with positive terminal ;on your own vehicle first.
X Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed. 342
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