trailer MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE 2019 Owner's Manual

angle sensor in
the trailer coupling, Trailer
Manoeuv ring Assi stmonitors the articulation
angle between theve hicle and trailer and
adjusts it toa specified value.
Yo u can either en terth e articulation angle value
directly via the multimedia sy stem or use a
st ra ightening manoeuvre. When car rying out a
st ra ightening manoeuvre, the sy stem calculates
th e articulation angle automatically and stra ight‐
ens theve hicle/trailer combination tothe trail‐
er's cur rent di rection.
Tr ailer Manoeuv ring Assi stmust be taught-in
before it can adjust the articulation angle
(/ page 270).
Obse rveth e no tes on towing a trailer
(/ page 296).
Sy stem limits
The sy stem may be impaired or may not function
in thefo llowing situations:
R The gradient is more than appr oximately
15 %.
Using Trailer Manoeuvring Assist
Re quirements: R
The vehicle has been star ted.
R A trailer has been de tected.
Te aching-in Trailer Manoeuvring Assist #
Drive forw ards a short dis tance wi th the car/
trailer combination.
The comple tedte ach-in process is shown in
th e media displa y.
Using Trailer Manoeuvring Assist #
Press button 1. #
Engage reve rsege ar k.
The camera image is shown in the media dis‐
pla y. #
Adjust the articulation angle (/ page270).
or #
Activate thest ra ightening manoeuvre
(/ page 270). #
Accelerate and brake as requ ired.
% Pay attention toyour sur roundings and be
re ady tobrake at all times.
Ad justing Trailer Manoeuvring Assist (multi‐
media sy stem)
Re quirements:
R The ignition and engine are on, or theve hicle
is operational.
R The zero point of the car/t railer combination
has been taught-in bybrief lydriving forw ards
(/ page 269).
R Trailer Manoeuv ring Assi sthas been star ted
( / page 270).
R The vehicle is stationar y. 270
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R
The gradient is less than appr oximately 15%.
Ad justing the articulation angle of the trailer #
Select ¸.
The articulation angle can be changed on the
media display or on theto uchpad. #
Swipe left or right tochange the articulation
angle.
% The maximum articulation angle depends on
the length of the trailer. This is calculated by
th e sy stem bydriving theve hicle forw ards,
including cornering. Before the length of the
trailer has been calculated, the maximum
articulation angle is appr oximately 23°. The
longer the trailer is, the higher the maximum
articulation angle (max. appr oximately 60°). #
Set the desired articulation angle.
When the articulation angle entered has been
re ached, the dr awbar is loc kedby the sy stem so
th at the angle is maintained. Ac
tivating the stra ightening manoeuvre #
Select º.
The sy stem calculates the articulation angle
in such a wayth at the direction of the trailer
at the time of activation is maintained. There
is a short counter steering mo vement of the
trailer while theve hicle is reve rsed, which
th en guides it back tothe desired line. In this
wa y,theve hicle is aligned stra ight with the
trailer and, at the same time, the direction of
th e trailer is maintained. Re
versing camera Fu
nction of there ve rsing camera If
yo u ha veactivated the function in the multime‐
dia sy stem (/ page278), the image from
re ve rsing camera 1is shown in the media dis‐
play when there ve rsege ar is engaged. Dynamic
guide lines show the path theve hicle will take
with thesteering wheel in its cur rent position. Driving and pa
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This helps
youto orient yourself and to avoid
obs tacles when reve rsing.
The reve rsing camera is only an aid. It is not a
substitute foryo ur attention tothe sur roundings.
The responsibility for safe manoeuvring and
parking remains with you. Make sure that there
are no persons, animals or objects etc., in the
manoeuvring area while manoeuvring and park‐
ing.
The guide lines in the media display show the
dis tances to yourvehicle. The dis tances dis‐
pl ay ed only apply toroad le vel.
Depending on theve hicle equipment, you can
select from thefo llowing vie ws:
R Normal view
R Wide-angle view
R Trailer view
The area behind theve hicle is displa yed as a
mir ror image, as in the inside rearview mir ror.
Ve hicles without Active Parking Assist
The following camera vie wsare available in the
multimedia sy stem: Normal view
1 Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven sur‐
fa ce) depending on the cur rent steering
wheel angle (dynamic)
2 Yellow guide line at a dis tance of appr ox‐
imately 1.0 m from there ar area
3 Yellow lane marking the course the tyres will
ta ke atthe cur rent steering wheel angle
(dynamic)
4 Bumper
5 Red guide line at a dis tance of appr oximately
0.3 m from there ar area Wi
de-angle view Tr
ailer view (vehicles with a trailer hit ch)
1 Yellow guide line, locating aid 272
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2
Red guide line at a dis tance of appr oximately
0.3 m from the ball head of the trailer hitch
3 Ball head of the trailer hitch
Ve hicles with Active Parking Assist
The following camera vie wsare available in the
multimedia sy stem: Normal view
1 Yellow lane marking the course the tyres will
ta ke atthe cur rent steering wheel angle
(dynamic)
2 Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven sur‐
fa ce) depending on the cur rent steering
wheel angle (dynamic) 3
Red guide line at a dis tance of appr oximately
0.3 m from there ar area
4 Yellow warning display of Parking Assist
PA RKTRONIC: obstacles are at a dis tance of
between appr oximately 0.6 m and 1.0 m
5 Redwa rning display of Parking Assist
PA RKTRONIC: obstacles are very close
(appr oximately 0.3 m or less)
6 Orange warning display of Parking Assist
PA RKTRONIC: obstacles are a medium dis‐
ta nce away (between appr oximately 0.3 m
and 0.6 m)
% Ifth e entire sy stem fails, the segments of
th ewa rning display are shown in red. The
indicator lamp on thePA RKTRONIC but ton
lights up and theé symbol appears in
th e multifunction displa y.
If th e sy stem fails at there ar, the display of
th e segments changes as follo ws:
R The rear segments are shown in red
when reve rsing.
R The rear segments are hidden when driv‐
ing forw ards. If
Pa rking Assist PARKTRONIC is deacti vated,
th ewa rning display fades out (/ page 266). Wi
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Tr
ailer view (vehicles with a trailer hit ch)
1 Yellow guide line, locating aid
2 Red guide line at a dis tance of appr oximately
0.3 m from the ball head of the trailer hitch
3 Ball head of the trailer hitch Sy
stem failure If
th ere ve rsing camera is not operational, a
message appears in the multimedia sy stem.
Sy stem limits
The reve rsing camera will not function or will
only partially function in thefo llowing situations:
R The tailgate is open.
R There is heavy rain, snow or fog.
R The light conditions are poor, e.g. at night.
R The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or mis‐
ted up. Obser vethe no tes on cleaning the
re ve rsing camera (/ page 509). R
The camera or rear of your vehicle is dam‐
aged. In this case, ha vethe camera and its
position and setting checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
% Do not use there ve rsing camera in these
types of situation. You could otherwise injure
ot hers or collide with objects when parking
th eve hicle.
If th eve hicle is car rying a heavy load, leaving the
st andard height can result in inaccuracies in the
guide lines and in the display of thege nerated
ima ges, depending on tech nical conditions.
The field of vision and other functions of the
re ve rsing camera may be restricted due toaddi‐
tional accesso ries on there ar of theve hicle (e.g.
licence plate brac ket or bicycle rack ).
% The contrast of the display may be impaired
by direct sunlight or by other light sources,
e.g. when driving out of a garage . In this
case, pay particular attention.
% Have the display repaired or replaced if, for
ex ample, pixel er rors considerably restrict its
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360° Camera
Fu
nction of the 360° Camera
The 360° Camera is a sy stem that consists of
fo ur cameras. The cameras co verth e immediate
ve hicle sur roundings. The sy stem assists you,
e.g. when parking or at exits with reduced visibil‐
ity.
The 360° Camera is only an aid and may show a
dis torted view of obs tacles, show them incor‐
re ctly or not show them at all. It is not a substi‐
tute foryo ur attention tothe sur roundings. The
re sponsibility for safe manoeuvring and parking
re mains with you. Make sure that there are no
persons, animals or objects etc., in the manoeu‐
vring area while manoeuvring and parking.
The sy stem evaluates images from thefo llowing
cameras:
R Reversing camera
R Front camera
R Two side cameras in the outside mir rors
Vi ew s of the 360° Camera
Yo u can select from dif fere nt vie ws: 1
Wide-angle vie w,front
2 Top view with image from the front camera
3 Top view with images from the side cameras
in the outside mir rors
4 Wide-angle vie w,rear
5 Top view with image from there ve rsing cam‐
era
6 Top view with trailer view (vehicles with a
trailer hitch) To
p view 1
Lane indicating thero ute theve hicle will
ta ke atthe cur rent steering wheel angle
2 Warning display of Parking Assist
PA RKTRONIC
3 Your vehicle from abo ve
The colour of the individual segments of warning
display 2is based on the dis tance tothe de tec‐
te d obs tacle:
R Yellow segments: obstacles at a di stance of
between appr oximatel y.0.6 m and 1.0 m
R Orange segments: obstacles at a di stance
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Red segments: obstacles at a very short
dis tance of appr ox. 0.3 m or less
When Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is operational
and no object is de tected, the segments of the
wa rning display are shown in gr ey.
% Ifth e entire sy stem fails, the segments of
th ewa rning display are shown in red. The
indicator lamp on thePA RKTRONIC but ton
lights up and theé symbol appears in
th e multifunction displa y.
If th e sy stem fails at there ar, the display of
th e segments changes as follo ws:
R The rear segments are shown in red
when reve rsing.
R The rear segments are hidden when driv‐
ing forw ards.
If Pa rking Assist PARKTRONIC is deacti vated,
th ewa rning display fades out (/ page 266). Guide lines
1
Yellow lane marking the course the tyres will
ta ke atthe cur rent steering wheel angle
(dynamic)
2 Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven sur‐
fa ce) depending on the cur rent steering
wheel angle (dynamic)
3 Red guide line at a dis tance of appr oximately
0.3 m from there ar area
4 Mark at a dis tance of appr ox.1. 0 m
% When Active Parking Assist is active, lane
markings 1are displa yed in green. The guide lines in
the media display show
th e dis tances to yourvehicle. The dis tances
apply toroad le vel.
In trailer mode, the guide lines are shown at
th e le vel of the trailer hitch.
Tr ailer view (vehicles with a trailer hitch)
If yo u select trailer view and no trailer is coupled
to theve hicle, thefo llowing display appears: 1
Yellow guide line, locating aid
2 Red guide line at a dis tance of appr oximately
0.3 m tothe ball head of the trailer hitch
3 Ball head of the trailer hitch 276
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When
the electrical connection is es tablished
between theve hicle and the trailer, the display
ch anges tothe side camera vie w.
This view supports manoeuvring procedures with
a trailer.
Side view of the mir ror cameras
The sides of theve hicle can be seen in this vie w. 1
Guide line of extern al vehicle dimensions
with outside mir rors folded out
2 Marker of the wheel conta ct points
Sy stem failure
If th e 360° Camera is not ready for operation,
th efo llowing message appears in the multimedia
sy stem: Sy
stem limits
The 360° Camera will not function or will only
partially function in thefo llowing situations:
R The doors are open.
R The side mir rors are folded in.
R The tailgate is open.
R There is heavy rain, snow or fog.
R The light conditions are poor, e.g. at night.
R The camera lens is obstructed, dirty or mis‐
ted up.
R If cameras or vehicle components in which
th e cameras are fitted are dama ged. In this
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Inthese situations, do not use Active
Pa rking Assist. Sn
owfa ll or heavy rain may lead toa parking
space being measured inaccuratel y.Pa rking
spaces that are partial lyoccupied bytrailer
dr aw bars might not be identified as such or be
measured incor rectly. Only use Active Parking
Assist on le vel, high-grip ground.
Do not useActive Parking Assist in thefo llowing
situations:
R Inextreme weather conditions such as ice,
pac ked snow or in heavy rain.
R When transporting a load that pr otru des
be yond theve hicle.
R Ifth e parking space is on a steep downhill or
uphill gradient.
R When snow chains are fitted.
Ac tive Parking Assist may also display parking
spaces that are not suitable for parking, e.g. the
fo llowing:
R Parking spaces where parking is prohibited.
R Parking spaces on unsuitable sur faces. Ac
tive Parking Assist will not assist you with
parking spaces at right angles tothe direction of
tr av el in thefo llowing situations:
R If two parking spaces are located immedi‐
ately next toeach other.
R Ifth e parking space is immediately next to a
low obs tacle su chas a kerb.
Ac tive Parking Assist will not assist you with
parking spaces parallel or at right angles tothe
direction of tr avel in thefo llowing situations:
R Ifth e parking space is on a kerb.
R Ifth e parking space is bordered byan obs ta‐
cle, e.g. a tree, a post or a traile r.Pa
rking with Active Park ing Assist #
Press button 1. 280
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Ifth e wrong gear is selec ted.
Drive AwayAssi stis active under thefo llowing
conditions:
R IfPa rking Assist PARKTRONIC is activated.
R Every time thege ar is changed tok orh
when theve hicle is at a standstill.
R Ifth e de tected obs tacle is less than appr ox.
1. 0 m away.
R Ifth e manoeuvring assis tant function is acti‐
va ted in the multimedia sy stem.
Sy stem limits
The per form ance of Drive AwayAssi stis limited
on inclines.
When driving with a trailer, Drive AwayAssi stis
not available.
% Also obse rveth e sy stem limits of Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC (/ page 264).
Fu nction of Cross Traf fic Alert
% Also read the instructions on Blind Spot
Assist (/ page 290). Ve
hicles with Blind Spot Assis t:Cross Traf fic
Ale rtcan warndrivers of any crossing tra ffic
when reve rsing out of a parking space. The radar
sensors in the bumper also monitor the area
adjacent totheve hicle. If a critical situation is
de tected, symbol 1appea rsinthe media dis‐
pla y.Ifth e driver does not respond tothewa rn‐
ing, theve hicle's brakes can be applied automat‐
ically.
If th era dar sensors are obstructed byvehicles
or other objects, de tection is not possible.
Cross Traf fic Alert is acti veunder thefo llowing
conditions:
R If Blind Spot Assist is activated. R
Ifth eve hicle is reve rsing at walking pace.
R Ifth e manoeuvring assis tant function is acti‐
va ted in the multimedia sy stem.
Sy stem limits
Cross Traf fic Alert is not available on inclines.
Cross Traf fic Alert is not available when driving
with a trailer.
% Also obse rveth e sy stem limits of Active
Blind Spot Assi st (/ page 290).
Ac tivating/deactivating manoeuv ring assis‐
tance
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Assistance
5 Camera & parking #
Activate or deacti vate Manoeuvring assis-
tance.
% Manoeuvring assis tance mu stbe active for
th e function of Drive AwayAssi st
( / page 283) and Cross Traf fic Alert
(/ page 284). 284
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