lights MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE 2015 Owners Manual

Index
....................................................... 3Introduction
......................................... 22 At a glance
........................................... 27 Safety
................................................... 37 Opening and closing
...........................78 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..101 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........115 Climate control
................................. 126 Driving and parking
..........................145 On-board computer and displays
....235 Stowing and features
.......................299 Maintenance and care
......................318 Breakdown assistance
.....................331 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 348 Technical data
................................... 3722
Contents

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 193
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 28
Display in the multimedia system .. 212
Function/notes ............................ .210 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 254
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 289
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 52
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .136
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 130
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 245
Display message ............................ 275
Function/notes ............................ .221
Towing a trailer .............................. 224
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 273
Function/notes ............................ .196
Active Driving Assistance package .. 221
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 245
Display message ............................ 274
Function/notes ............................ .224
Towing a trailer .............................. 226
Active light function ......................... 118
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 275
Exiting a parking space .................. 205 Function/notes ............................
.202
Important safety notes .................. 202
Parking .......................................... 204
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 68
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 69
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .198
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 268
Function/notes ............................ .119
Switching on/off ........................... 120
AdBlue ®
Display message ............................ 271
Filling capacity ............................... 378
Important safety notes .................. 377
Topping up ..................................... 164
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 379
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes ............................ .195
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 126
Air filter (white display message) .... 271
AIR FLOW .......................................... .132
Air vents
Glove compartment ....................... 143
Important safety notes .................. 142
Rear ............................................... 143
Setting .......................................... .142
Setting the centre air vents ........... 143
Setting the side air vents .............. .143
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 45
Introduction ..................................... 42
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 38
Airbags
Display message ............................ 264
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 43
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Kneebag .......................................... .44
Sidebag ............................................ 44 Index
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Triggering ......................................... 49
Windowbag ...................................... 44
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 195
Function/notes ............................. 194
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 75
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 75
AMG
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 198
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 250
Anti-glare film .................................... 317
Approach/departure angle .............. 177
Aquaplaning ....................................... 173
Ashtray ............................................... 308
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 243
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 243
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 323
Hiding a service message .............. 323
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 323
Service message ............................3 22
Special service requirements ......... 323
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function .......................................... .75
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 244
Display message ............................ 272
Function/note s............................. 214
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 241
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 268
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 150
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 150 Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 264
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 45
Problems ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 47
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 115
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 156
Changing gear ............................... 156
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 154
Display message ............................ 281
Drive program display .................... 154
Drive programs .............................. 158
Driving tips .................................... 156
DYNAMIC SELECT controlle r......... 153
Emergency running mode .............. 161
Engaging drive position .................. 156
Engaging neutral ............................ 155
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 155
Engaging reverse gear ................... 155
Engaging the park position ............ 154
Gliding mod e................................. 157
Kickdown ....................................... 157
Manual shifting .............................. 158
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 250
Overview ........................................ 154
Problem (fault) ............................... 161
Pulling away ................................... 149
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 158
Trailer towing ................................. 157
Transmission position display ........ 154
Transmission positions .................. 156
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 161
Auxiliary heating
Setting ........................................... 247
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 284
Important safety notes .................. 138
Problem (display message) ............ 142
Remote control .............................. 139
Setting the departure time ............. 140 4
Index

Convenience closing feature
.............. 94
Convenience opening feature ............ 93
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ...........................136
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 321
Display message ............................ 269
Important safety notes .................. 380
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .250
Temperature gauge ........................ 236
Warning lamp ................................. 295
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 26
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ............................ .118
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 121
Crosswind Assist ................................. 72
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 179
Activation conditions ..................... 179
Cruise control lever ....................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 180
Display message ............................ 277
Driving system ............................... 178
Important safety notes .................. 179
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 179
Selecting ........................................ 179
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 179
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 307
Important safety notes .................. 306
Rear compartment ......................... 307
Temperature controlled ................. 307 D
Data see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 241
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 267
Function/notes ............................ .115 Declarations of conformity
................. 24
Diagnostics connection ......................24
Digital speedometer .........................239
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 266
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 115
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 246
Switching on/off ........................... 116
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 154
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .272
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 285
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 322
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 253
Engine ............................................ 269
General information ....................... 253
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 253
Key ................................................ 285
Lights ............................................. 266
Safety systems .............................. 254
Tyres .............................................. 279
Vehicle .......................................... .281
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 297
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .297
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 184
Activation conditions ..................... 184
Cruise control lever ....................... 184
Deactivating ................................... 187
Display message ............................ 276
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 188
Driving tips ................................... .188
Function/notes ............................ .182
Important safety notes .................. 183
Selecting ........................................ 184
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 187
Stopping ........................................ 186
Warning lamp ................................. 297 Index
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Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................ .247
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .86
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 79
Control panel .................................. .36
Display message ............................ 283
Emergency locking ........................... 87
Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
Important safety note s.................... 84
Opening (from the inside) ................ 85
Power closing .................................. 86
Doors
Overview .......................................... 84
Drive program
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 154
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 158
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 323
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 115
Driving assistance, crosswind ........... 72
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 177
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 65
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 67
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 72
STEER CONTROL ............................. 74
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 69
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65
Distance warning function ............... 67
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Important safety guidelines ............. 64
Overview .......................................... 64 PRE-SAFE
®
Brake ............................. 72
Driving system
ADS ............................................... 195
AIRMATIC package ........................ 194
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 190
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 210
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 221
Active Curve System ...................... 196
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 221
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 224
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 198
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 218
Cruise control ................................ 178
Display message ............................ 272
Distronic Plus ................................ 182
HOLD function ............................... 191
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 220
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
Reversing camera .......................... 206
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 180
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 216
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 173
Automatic transmission ................. 156
Brakes ........................................... 172
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 188
Downhill gradient ........................... 172
Driving abroad ............................... 115
Driving in winter ............................. 174
Driving on flooded roads ................ 174
Driving on sand .............................. 177
Driving on wet roads ...................... 173
Driving over obstacles ................... 177
Fuel ................................................ 171
General .......................................... 171
Icy road surfaces ........................... 174
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 173
New brake pads/linings ................ 173
Off-road driving .............................. 176
Off-road fording ............................. 174
Running-in tip s............................... 145 8
Index

K
Key Changing the battery ...................... .81
Checking the battery ...................... .81
Convenience closing feature ............ 94
Convenience opening feature .......... 93
Display message ............................ 285
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .79
Emergency key element ................... 80
Important safety note s.................... 78
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 80
Loss ................................................. 83
Modifying the programming ............. 80
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 146
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Key positions
Key ................................................ 146
Start/Stop button .......................... 146
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 94
Deactivation ..................................... 79
Display message ............................ 285
Locking ............................................ 79
Start function ................................... 80
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Kickdown
Driving tip s.................................... 157
Manual gearshifting ....................... 160
Kneebag ............................................... 44 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 274
Function/information .................... 220
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 250
Lashing eyelets ................................. 303
Level control (display message) ...... 273
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 267 Light sensor (display message)
....... 268
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 246
Active light function ....................... 118
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 119
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 115
Cornering light function ................. 118
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 116
Driving abroad ............................... 115
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 119
Hazard warning lamps ................... 117
Headlamp flashe r........................... 117
Light switch ................................... 115
Main-beam headlamp s................... 117
Motorway mode ............................. 118
Parking lamps ................................ 116
Rear foglamp ................................. 116
Side lamps ..................................... 116
Turn signals ................................... 117
see Interior lighting
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 179
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 184
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 181
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 299
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 86
Emergency locking ........................... 87
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 85
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 247
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment
Important safety notes .................. 302
Luggage compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 305
opening/closing ............................ 305
stowage well, under ....................... 305
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 105 12
Index

Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 232
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 220
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 328
Coupling up a traile r...................... 229
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 230
Driving tips .................................... 227
Important safety notes .................. 226
Lights display message .................. 266
Mounting dimensions .................... 384
Parktronic ...................................... 199
Power supply ................................. 232
Problem (fault) ............................... 233
Trailer load s................................... 385
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 154
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 154
Transporting the vehicle .................. 345
Travelling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 178
Driving downhill ............................. 178
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 178
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 329
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 238
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 238
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 239
Turn signals
Switching on/of f........................... 117
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 242
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 372
Installation ..................................... 372
Transmission output (maximum) .... 372
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre changing tool kit ....................... 332Tyre inflation compressor
see TIREFIT kit
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 354
Display message ............................ 279
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 336
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 336
Recommended ............................... 351
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 353
Important safety notes .................. 353
Restarting ...................................... 353
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 354
Function/note s............................. 354
General notes ................................ 354
Important safety notes .................. 354
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 356
Restarting ...................................... 355
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Warning message .......................... 355
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 356
Checking ........................................ 349
Direction of rotation ...................... 357
Display message ............................ 279
General notes ................................ 361
Important safety notes .................. 348
Information on driving .................... 348
M+S tyres ...................................... 350
MOExtended tyre s......................... 350
Replacing ....................................... 356
Service life ..................................... 349
Storing ........................................... 357
Tyre size (data ).............................. 361
Tyre tread ...................................... 349
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 362
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 85 Index
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ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position
R malfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes
R vehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. airbag deploy-
ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems
R ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
R assist in detecting and rectifying faults and
defects
R analyse vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
R optimise vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data memory and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
R repair services
R service processes
R warranty events
R quality assurance
The vehicle is read out by employees of the ser- vice network (including the manufacturer) using
special diagnostic testers. You can obtain more
information there, if required.
After a fault has been rectified, the information
is deleted from the fault memory or is continu-
ally overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are con-
ceivable in which this technical data, in connec- tion with other information (if necessary, after
consultation with an authorised expert), could
be traced to a person.
Examples include:
R accident reports
R damage to the vehicle
R witness statements
Further additional functions that have been con- tractually agreed upon with the customer allow
certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi-
cle as well. The additional functions include, for example, vehicle location in case of an emer-
gency. Copyright information
General notes
Information on licences for free and open-
source software used in your vehicle and its
electronic components is available on the fol-
lowing website:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/opensource 26
Introduction

Never modify parts of the restraint system. Do
not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an airbag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, con-
tact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at
regular intervals while the engine is running.
Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in
good time.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec-
onds after the vehicle is started. The compo-
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6restraint
system warning lamp:
R does not light up after the ignition is switched
on
R does not go out after a few seconds with the
engine running
R lights up again while the engine is running G
WARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or might not be trig-
gered at all in the event of an accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration. This can
effect belt tensioners or airbags, for example. There is an increased risk of serious or even
fatal injuries.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
:and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ;are
part of the automatic deactivation system of the front-passenger front airbag.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front airbag.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the front-
passenger front airbag is enabled. If, in the
event of an accident, all deployment criteria
are met, the front-passenger front airbag is
deployed.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. It will then
not be deployed in the event of an accident.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger seat, the front-passenger front airbag must
either be disabled or enabled; see the following
points. You must make sure of this both before
and during a journey.
R Children in a rearward-facing child
restraint system: the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp must be lit. The front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. It is imper-
ative to observe the notes on the "Automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys-
tem" (Y page 45) and on "Children in the
vehicle" (Y page 52).
R Children in a forward-facing child
restraint system: depending on the installed
child restraint system and the age and size of the child, the front-passenger front airbag is
either disabled or enabled. Therefore, it is
imperative to observe the notes on the "Auto-
matic front-passenger front airbag deactiva-
tion system" (Y page 45) and on "Children in
the vehicle" (Y page 52).
R All other persons: the PASSENGER AIR BAG
ON indicator lamp must be lit. The front-
passenger front airbag is enabled. Depending 38
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seat belt, a windowbag may be deployed in other
accident situations (Y page 49).Automatic front-passenger front air-
bag deactivation
Introduction In order to recognise a child restraint system on
the front-passenger seat, the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system cat-
egorises the person in the front-passenger seat. Depending on that result, the front-passenger
front airbag is either enabled or disabled. If a
rearward-facing child restraint system is fitted
to the front-passenger seat, the PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up after
the system self-test and remain lit. The front-
passenger front airbag is disabled.
The system does not disable:
R the sidebag
R the windowbag
R the seat belt tensioner
In the following situation, the sidebag and the
seat belt tensioner are deactivated:
R the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system has not categorised the
person on the front-passenger seat as an
adult or a person of corresponding stature
and
R the seat belt tongue of the seat belt is not
inserted into the front-passenger seat belt
buckle
Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with the automatic front-passenger front airbag deacti-
vation system (Y page 56). If this is not the
case, always install a child restraint system on a suitable rear seat (Y page 57).
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat, be
sure to observe the correct positioning of the
child restraint system. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. a
cushion. The entire base of the child restraint
system must always rest on the seat cushion of
the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the
forward-facing child restraint system must, as
far as possible, be resting on the backrest of the
front-passenger seat. The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain bythe head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat
backrest and the head restraint position accord- ingly. Only then is the correct function of the
automatic front-passenger front airbag deacti-
vation system guaranteed. Always observe the
information on suitable positioning of the child
restraint system (Y
page 57) in addition to the
child restraint system manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions.
Operation of automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation :
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
; PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled or ena-
bled. X Press the Start/Stop button once or twice, or
turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
The system carries out a self-diagnosis.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simul-
taneously for approximately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front airbag:
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the front-
passenger front airbag is enabled. If, in the
event of an accident, all deployment criteria
are met, the front-passenger front airbag is
deployed.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. It will then
not be deployed in the event of an accident.
If the status of the front-passenger front airbag
changes while the vehicle is in motion, an airbag display message appears in the instrument clus-
ter (Y page 264). When the front-passenger
seat is occupied, always pay attention to the
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamps. Be aware of the status Occupant safety
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