MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE 2020 Owners Manual

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WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom unsecu red
items in theve hicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured
or not secured suf ficientl y,they could slip,
tip ove r or be throw n around and thereby hit
ve hicle occupants.
There is a risk of injur y,particularly in the
ev ent of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. #
Alw aysstow objects in such a wayth at
th ey cannot be thro wn around. #
Before the journe y,secure objects, lug‐
ga ge or loads against slipping or tipping
ove r. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom inade‐
qu ate stow age of objects
If yo u do not adequately stowobjects in the
ve hicle interior, they could slip or be tossed
around and thereby strike vehicle occupants.
In addition, cup holders, open stowage
spaces and mobile phone brac kets cann ot alw
aysre stra in the objects they contain in
th eev ent of an accident.
There is a risk of injur y,particularly in the
ev ent of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. #
Alw aysstow objects in such a wayth at
th ey cannot be tossed around in these
or similar situations. #
Alw ays make sure that objects do not
project from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. #
Close all sealable stowage spaces
before youstart your journe y. #
Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, poin ted, sharp-edged, fragile or
to o lar geinthe load compartment. &
WARNING Risk of bu rns from theta il‐
pipe and tailpipe trims
The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of theve hicle, you could
burn yourself. #
Alw ays be particular lycareful around
th eta ilpipe and theta ilpipe trims and
supervise children especially closely in
th is area. #
Allow vehicle parts tocool down before
to uching them. The driving
characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within
th eve hicle. You should bear thefo llowing in
mind when loading theve hicle:
R neverex ceed the permissible gross mass or
th e permissible axle loads forth eve hicle
(including occupants).
Information can be found on theve hicle iden‐
tification plate (/ page615).
R the load must not pr otru de abo vethe upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R always use the partition net when transport‐
ing objects in the load compartment.
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible. 11 8
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secure the load using the tie-down eyes and
distribute the load evenly. St
ow age spaces in theve hicle interior Overview of
the front stowage compa rt‐
ments 1
Stow age space in the doors
2 Stow age compartment in the armrest with
USB ports (depending on vehicle equipment)
3 Stow age/telephone compartment with cup
holder in the cent reconsole at front
4 Glove compa rtment Locking/unlo
cking thegl ove compa rtment #
Turn the emer gency key a quarter turn clock‐
wise 0048(to lock) or anti-clockwise 0047(to
unlock). Opening
thesto wage compa rtment in the
re ar-co mpartment centre console #
Pull stow age compartment 1inthe direc‐
tion of the ar row. Through-loading
feature in there ar ben ch
seat Fo
lding there ar seat backrest forw ards &
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when adjusting the seats
When you adjust a seat, you may trap your‐
self or a vehicle occupant. Seats and
stowing 11 9

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When adjusting a seat, make sure that
no one has any body parts in the sweep
of the seat. &
WARNING Risk of accident if seat and
seat ba ckrest are not engaged
If th e seat and seat backrest are not engaged
th ey could fold forw ards, e.g. when braking
or in theev ent of an accident.
This poses thefo llowing risks in particular:
R A seat or seat backrest that is not
engaged can push theve hicle occupant
against the seat belt. The seat belt would
th en not be able toprov ide the intended
pr otection and could cause additional
injur y.
R Ach ild restra int sy stem would no lon ger
be suppor ted cor rectly or positioned cor‐
re ctly and would no lon ger per form its
intended function.
R The seat backrest cannot restra in objects
or goods in the luggage compartment. Alw
ays ensure that the seat and seat back‐
re st are engaged, especially:
R before passengers tra vel on a seat with
th e easy entry andexitfeature.
R afte r adju sting the seat.
R afte rth e easy entry andexitfeature is
used.
R afte rth e load compartment enlar gement
has been folded down. Alw
ays ensure that all vehicle occupants ha ve
th eir seat belts fastened cor rectly and are sitting
prope rly. Pa rticular attention must be paid to
ch ildren.
If yo u no lon gerre qu ire thefo lded-d ownre ar
seat backrest as a loading area, fold there ar
seat backrest back into place.
Make sure that there d marking of the lock verifi‐
cation indicator is no longer visible. Otherwise,
th e seat backrest will not be loc ked. Fo
lding there ar seats forw ards mechanically
* NO
TEDama getothero of lining when
th ere ar seat backrests are folded for‐
wa rds and backwards The
roof lining can be damaged when the
re ar seat backrests are folded forw ards and
backwards. #
Before folding there ar seat backrests
fo rw ards and backwards, insert the
head restra ints. 12 0
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Press the seat belt tongue of the seat belt
1 into the mar ked position 2. #
Movethe driver's or front passenger seat for‐
wa rds, if necessar y. #
Tofold the left and right rear seat backr‐
ests forw ards: insert the seat backrest head
re stra ints (/ page107). #
Pull there lease le ver1. #
Foldthe cor responding rear seat backrest
fo rw ards. #
Tofold the centre seat backrest for‐
wa rds: press release cat ch3. #
Fold seat backrest 2forw ards.
% Obse rveth efo llowing recommendations:
R Ifyo u wish tofold only one of the outer
re ar seat backrests forw ards, it is recom‐
mended that youfo ld theright rear seat
backrest forw ards. Seats and
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Ifyo u wish tofold one of the outer rear
seat backrests and the cent re rear seat
backrest forw ards, it is recommended
th at youfo ld the left and cent re rear seat
backrests forw ards.
Fo lding back there ar seat backrest
* NO
TEDama gecaused bytrapping the
seat belt when the seat backrest is fol‐
ded back The seat belt could become trapped and
thus
damaged when the seat backrest is folded
bac k. #
Ensu rethat the seat belt tongue has
been inser ted at the side in the mar ked
position. *
NO
TEDama getothero of lining when
th ere ar seat backrests are folded for‐
wa rds and backwards The
roof lining can be damaged when the
re ar seat backrests are folded forw ards and
backwards. #
Before folding there ar seat backrests
fo rw ards and backwards, insert the
head restra ints. Fo
lding back there ar seat mechanically #
Movethe driver's or front passenger seat for‐
wa rds, if necessar y. #
Swi velre ar seat backrest 1back until it
engages. #
Make sure that there d marking of the lock
ve rification indicator is no longer visible. Oth‐
erwise, there ar seat backrest will not be
loc ked. Collapsible load compartment co
ver Note
s onthe collapsible load compa rtment
co ver &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor death due to
poorly secured objects
The load compartment co ver alone cannot
secure or restra in heavy objects, items of
luggage or heavy loads.
Yo u could be hit byan unsecured load, par‐
ticular lyin theev ent of abrupt changes in
direction, sudden braking or an accident. #
Alw aysstow objects in such a wayth at
th ey cannot be thro wn around. #
Secure objects, luggage or loads
against slipping or tipping over,e.g. by
using lashing material, even if you are
using the load compartment co ver. 12 2
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*
NO
TEDama getothe collapsible load
compartment co ver when theve hicle is
being loaded When
theve hicle is being loaded, the col‐
lapsible load compartment co ver may be
dama ged. #
Do not place any objects abo vethe
lo we r edge of the side windo wsor on
th e collapsible load compartment co ver. Un
folding the collapsible load compa rtment
co ver #
Lift collapsible load compartment co ver1
by the handle, unfold it in the direction of the
ar row and place it on the edge.
Fo lding up the collapsible load compa rtment
co ver #
Lift collapsible load compartment co ver1
by the handle, guide it forw ards in the direc‐
tion of the ar row until it has co mplete ly fol‐
ded up and stowitaw ay inthefo lded state.
Installing and removing the collapsible load
co mp artment co ver
Re quirements: R
The collapsible load compartment co ver is
fo lded up.
Re moving the collapsible load co mpartment
co ver #
Pull collapsible load compartment co ver1
to wa rdsth ere ar by the bottom, folded-up
section and remo veit in the direction of the
ar row from brac kets 2 onthe left and right. Seats and
stowing 12 3

Installing
the collapsible load compa rtment
co ver #
Place collapsible load compartment co ver2
on edge 1. #
Place collapsible load compartment co ver2
into the brac kets on the left and right 3and
push it forw ards in the direction of the ar row.
The end caps of the collapsible load com‐
partment co ver will engage. At
taching/rem oving the pa rtitioning net &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor death due to
poorly secured objects
The partitioning net alone cann otsecure or
re stra in heavy objects, items of luggage or
heavy loads.
Yo u could be hit byan unsecured load, par‐
ticular lyin theev ent of abrupt changes in
direction, sudden braking or an accident. #
Alw aysstow objects in such a wayth at
th ey cannot be thro wn around. #
Secure objects, luggage or loads
against slipping or tipping over,e.g. by
using lashing material, even if you are
using the partitioning net. Fo
r saf etyre asons, alw ays use a partitioning net
when transporting a load.
Damaged partitioning nets can no longer fulfil
th eir functions and must be replaced. Visit a
qu alified specialist workshop. Pa
rtitioning net without load compartment
enlar gement 124
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Pa
rtitioning net with load compartment
enlar gement #
Toattach: extend and unfold the partitioning
net. #
Attach theto p guide rodto holders 1on
th ero of lining. #
Engage hooks 2ineyelets 3onthe left
and right. #
Pull on the loose ends of the lashing stra ps
until the partitioning net is tight. #
After driving a short dis tance, check thete n‐
sion of the partitioning net and re-tension it if
necessa ry. #
Toremo ve:Pull the belt clamps until the
lashing stra ps are loose. #
Remo vehooks 2from eyelets 3onthe
left and right. #
Remo vetheto p guide rod from holders 1. Overview of
the tie-down eyes in the load
compa rtment Obse
rveth e no tes on loading theve hicle
(/ page 117). 1
Tie-down eyes Overview of bag hooks
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WARNING Risk of inju rywhen using bag
hooks with heavy objects
The bag hooks cannot restra in heavy objects
or items of luggage. Seats and
stowing 12 5

Objects or items of luggage could be
thrown
around and hit vehicle occupants as a result,
particularly in theeve nt of sudden braking or
ab rupt changes in direction. #
Onlyhang light objects on the bag
hooks. #
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks. Obser
vethe no tes on loading theve hicle
(/ page 117).
Subject the bag hooks toa maximum load of
3 kg and do not attach any goods tothem. 1
Bag hook Coat hook on
the tailgate 1
Coat hook
Coat hooks are not suitable for heavy objects.
Use the coat hooks only for light objects such as
jac kets. 12 6
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Using
the coat hooks in there ar #
Press the coat hooks 1atthe bottom.
The coat hook 1extends.
% Obser vethe no tes on loading theve hicle
(/ page 117). EAS
Y-PA CK load-securing kit Note
s onthe snap-in module for the load
co mp artment (telescopic rods)
The EAS Y-PA CK load-securing kit allo wsyouto
use your load co mpartment for a variet y of pur‐
poses. The co mponents are located in thestow‐
age space under the load compartment floor. 1
Telescopic rod with mounting elements and
holders
Installing a telescopic rod &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue toan open
load compartment floor
If yo u drive when the load compartment floor
is open, objects could be thro wn around and
th ereby strike vehicle occupants. There is a
ri sk of injur y,particular lyin theeve nt of sud‐
den braking or a sudden change in direction. #
Alw ays close the load compartment
fl oor before a journe y. #
Open the load compartment
fl oor(/ page128). #
Attach the holders 1inthe desired position
to the side of the load compartment floor. #
Close the load compartment floor. Seats and
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