brake fluid MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE 2020 Owners Manual

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Remo vecap 1bytheta b. #
Top up thewa sher fluid.
R Further information about thewa sher fluid
(/ page 625) Ke
eping the air-water duct free #
Keep the area between the bonn etand the
windscreen free of deposits, e.g. ice, sn ow
and lea ves. Cleaning and care
Information on
washing theve hicle in a car
wa sh &
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
re duced braking po wer af terwa shing the
ve hicle
Braking ef ficiency is reduced af terwa shing
th eve hicle. #
Afterth eve hicle has been washed,
brake carefully while paying attention to
th e traf fic conditions until braking
po we r has been fully restored. *
NO
TEDama gedue tounsuitable car
wa sh #
Before driving into a car wash make
sure that the car wash is suitable for
th eve hicle dimensions. #
Ensure there is suf ficient ground clear‐
ance between the underbody and the
guide rails of the car wash. #
Ensure that the clearance width of the
car wash, in particular the width of the
guide rails, is suf ficient. To
avo id damage to yourvehicle when using a
car wash, ensure thefo llowing beforehand:
R Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC and the
HOLD function are deactivated.
R the 360° Camera or there ve rsing camera is
switched off.
R the side windo wsand sliding sun roof are
comple tely closed.
R the outside mir rors are folded in.
R the blo werfo rth eve ntilation/heating is
switched off. 524
Maintenance and care

Note
s on paint work/matt finish paint workcare Obser
vethefo llowing information: Cleaning and car
eA voiding paintwork damage and inter fere nce tothe
dr iver assistance sy stems
Pa intwork R
Insect remains: soak with insect remo ver and rinse off the
trea ted areas af terw ards.
R Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off af terw ards.
R Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remo veby rubbing gen‐
tly wi tha clo thsoaked in petroleum ether or lighter fluid.
R Coolant and brake fluid: remo vewith a damp clo thand
clean water.
R Tarst ains: use tarre mo ver.
R Wax: use silicone remo ver. R
Do not attach sticke rs,fi lms or similar materials. Only
ha ve film attached tothe bumper at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
R Remo vedirt immediately, where possible. 528
Maintenance and care

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ENVIRONMENTAL
NOTEEnvironmental
pollution caused byenvironmen tally ir re‐
sponsible disposal #
Dispose of operating fluids in an envi‐
ro nmentally responsible manner. Operating
fluids include thefo llowing:
R fuels
R DeNOx agent AdBlue ®
forex haust gas af ter‐
treatment
R lubri cants
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windsc reen washer fluid
R climate cont rol sy stem refrigerant
Only use products app rove dby Mercedes-Benz.
Damage caused bythe use of products that ha ve
not been appr oved is not co veredby the
Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill gestures.
Yo u can identify operating fluids appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz bythefo llowing insc ript ions on
th e conta iner: R
MB- Freigabe (e.g. MB-Fr eigabe 229.51 )
R MB-Appr oval (e.g. MB-App rova l 229.51)
Fu rther information on appr oved operating fluids
is available at thefo llowing locations:
R inthe Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids byentering the designation
- at https://be vo.mercedes-benz.com
- inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
R at a qualified specialist workshop &
WARNING Risk offire or explosion from
fuel
Fu els are highly flammable. #
Fire, naked flames, smoking and crea‐
tion of spar ksmust be avoided. #
Swit choff the ignition and, if available,
th est ationary heater, before and while
re fuelling theve hicle. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom fuels
Fu els are poisonous and hazardous to your
health. #
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
contact with skin, eyes or clo thing. #
Do not inhale fuel vapour. #
Keep children away from fuel. #
Keep doors and windo wsclosed du ring
th ere fuelling process.
If yo u or other people come into contact with
fuel, obser vethefo llowing: #
Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with
soap and water. #
If fuel comes into contact with your
ey es, immediately rinse them thor‐
oughly with clean water.Seek medical
attention immediately. #
Ifyo u swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐
tion immediatel y.Do not induce vomit‐
ing. 61 8
Tech nical da ta

Engine oils
for one-time filling only in exceptional
cases:
R petrol engines: MB-Freigabe or MB-Appr oval
R diesel engines:
The following values referto an oil change,
including the oil filter.
Missing values werenot available at the time of
going topress.
Re placement amount Mode
lR eplacement
amount
All models Note
s on brake fluid Obser
vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 617). &
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
va pour poc kets form ing in the brake sys‐
tem
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lo wersthe boiling point of
th e brake fluid. If the boiling point is too lo w,
va pour poc kets may form inthe brake sys‐
te m when the brakes are applied hard.
This impairs the braking ef fect. #
Have the brake fluid rene we d at the
specified inter vals. Ha
ve the brake fluid regularly replaced at a
qu alified specialist workshop.
Only use a brake fluid appr ovedby Mercedes-
Benz according toMB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval
33 1.0.
Yo u can obtain fur ther information on brake fluid
in thefo llowing places:
R inthe Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids
- at https://be vo.mercedes-benz.com
- inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo app R
at a qualified specialist workshop Coolant
Note
s on coolant
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 617). &
WARNING Risk offire ‑ and inju ryfrom
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite. #
Allow the engine tocool down before
yo uto p up the antif reeze. #
Make sure that no antifreeze spills out
next tothefiller opening. #
Thoroughly clean the antif reeze from
component parts before starting the
ve hicle. 624
Tech nical da ta

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
004D Check brake fluid level *T
here is insuf ficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reser voir. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid le vel is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the braking characteristics may be impaired. #
Stop theve hicle as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not continue driv‐
ing. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Do not top up the brake fluid. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. Do not continue driving. #
Do not top up the brake fluid. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
0026 Check brake pads See
Owner's Manual *T
he brakepads ha vereached thewe ar limit. &
WARNING Risk of accident due torestricted braking po wer
When the brake pads ha vereached their wear limit, the braking po wer may be restricted. #
Drive on carefully. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 657

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions
004D Brake sy stem warning lamp
(yellow) The
yellow brake sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
* &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toa brake sy stem malfunction
If th e brake sy stem is malfunctioning, braking characteristics may be impaired. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Adjust your speed and drive on carefull y,leaving a suitable dis tance totheve hicle in front. #
Ifth e multifunction display sho wsa display message, obse rve it. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
004D Brake sy stem warning lamp
(red) The
red brake sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
*Possible causes: R The brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be af fected.
R The reis insuf ficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reser voir. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ryif brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning
If brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedal forc e may be necessary for braking. The braking
ch aracteristics may be impaired. The braking dis tance can increase in emergency braking situations. #
Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving! Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 697

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050
0050Solutions #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid le vel is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the braking characteristics may be impaired. #
Stop theve hicle as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not continue driv‐
ing. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Do not top up the brake fluid. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. Do not continue driving. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 698
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Belt
see Seat belt
Bic ycle rack
Tr ailer operation .................................. 297
Blind Spot Assist .................................... .286
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .289
Fu nction .............................................. 286
Sy stem limitations ...............................2 86
Blo wer
see Climate control
BlueTEC see AdBlue ®
Blue tooth ®
................................................ 373
Information .......................................... 373
Setting up an Internet connection ....... 475
Switching on/off ................................. 373
Boot lid see Tailgate
Brake Assist Sy stem
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Brake fluid Notes ................................................... 624 Brake
forc e distribution
EBD (Elect ronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 219
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 213
Ac tive Brake Assi st.............................. 219
Ad aptive brake lights .......................... .225
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem) ...................2 14
Driving tips .......................................... 17 9
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 219
HOLD function .................................... .245
Limi ted braking ef fect (salt-trea ted
ro ads) .................................................. 17 9
New/replaced brakepads/brake
discs .................................................... 17 7
Po st-collision brake ................................ 51
Ru nning-in no tes ..................................1 77
Braking assistance see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Breakdown Overview of the help functions .............. 18
To w- starting ........................................ 553
To wing away ........................................ 549
Tr ansporting theve hicle ......................5 51Wheel
change ...................................... 569
Breakdown see Flat tyre
Bu rm ester ®
high-end 3D sur round
sound sy stem .......................................... 506
Ad justing the balance/fader ............... 507
Ad justing the sound optimisation ........ 507
Ad justing treble, mid-range and bass
settings ............................................... 506
Au tomatic volume adjustment ............ .507
Calling up the sound menu .................. 506
Information .......................................... 506
Selecting the sound profile .................. 507
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem .....5 05
Ad justing the balance/fader ............... 505
Ad justing the sound focus ................... 506
Ad justing treble, mid-range and bass
settings ............................................... 505
Au tomatic volume adjustment ............ .505
Calling up the sound menu .................. 505
Information .......................................... 505
Selecting the sound profile .................. 506
Butto ns
St eering wheel .....................................3 01710
Index

Á
Changekey bat teries .................. 637
004D Check brake fluid le vel.............. .657
0026 Check brake pads See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 657
ï Check trailer hit chlock (white
display message) ................................ .644
0077 Check tyre(s) .............................. 681
003A Clean the fuel filter .................... .649
00C4 Compressor is cooling ................ 662
ÿ Coolant Stop vehicle Switch
engine off ............................................ 648
00CE Currently una vailable Camera
view restricted ..................................... 668
ç Currently unavailable Radar
sensors dirty .......................................6 67
0025 currently una vailable See Own‐
er's Manual .......................................... 672
00E5 currently una vailable See Own‐
er's Manual .......................................... 67400B3
Engine oil le vel cannot be
measured ............................................ 689
00B3 Engine oil le velRe duce oil le vel
............................................................. 688
00B3 Engine oil le velSt op vehicle
Switch engine off ................................ 688
00B3 Engine oil pressure Stop
Switch off engine ................................ 689
ä Fault Drive at max. 80 km/h
...................................................... 658, 660
0075 Front left malfunction Consult
wo rkshop (e xample)............................ 633
003B inoperative Battery low ..............642
003B inoperative Refuel vehicle ..........6 42
003B inoperative See Owner's Man. ...642
0025 inoperative See Owner's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 673
00E5 inoperative See Owner's Man‐
ual ....................................................... .674 007A
inoperative See Owner's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 675
0053 Inoperative ................................. 677
î inoperative ................................. 669
: Intelligent Light Sy stem inoper‐
ative ....................................................6 40
Á Key not de tected (red displ ay
messa ge).............................................6 38
Á Key not de tected (white displ ay
messa ge).............................................6 38
: Left dipped beam (e xamp le) ...... .639
0075 Left wind owbag malfunction
Consult workshop (e xample).............. .634
00C5 Lowe ring .................................... 659
: Malfunction See Owner's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 639
î Max. speed 40 km/h ................. 669
ð Maximum speed exceeded ......... 672
î Notin cur r.drive prog. ...............6 69
00C8 ................................................... 685 716
Index

ç
Off..............................................6 70
00D9 Off.............................................. 668
ï Operation only possible in
transmission position P .......................643
0024 Parking brake See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 653
00C4 Please reduce speed .................. 661
00D9 Please wait 48 V battery charg‐
ing ...................................................... .679
0077 Rectify tyre pressure .................. 682
00C8 Refill Ad Blue See Owne r’s
Manual ................................................ 684
0024 Release parking brake ................ 656
009E Replace air cleaner .....................650
À Replace key See Owner's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .637
Á Replace key ................................ 637
00B6 Reser vefuel le vel...................... .649
0075 Restra int sys. malfunction Con‐
sult workshop ...................................... 633 003D
See Owner's Manual ...................678
Ù Steering malfunction Incre ased
ph ysical ef fort See Owner's Manual ....645
Ù Steering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's Manual .......646
003D Stop vehicle Lea veengine run‐
ning ..................................................... 67 9
003D Stop vehicle See Owner's Man‐
ual .......................................................6 78
ç suspended ..................................6 70
: Switch off lights ......................... 640
: Switch on headlamps .................640
00C8 Top up AdBlue Emergency op.
in XXX miles See Owner's Manual ....... 685
00BD Top up coolant See Owner ’s
Manual ................................................ 648
00B2 Top up washer fluid .................... 647
ï Trailer coupling extending… ........644
0024 Turn on the ignition torelease
th e parking brake ................................ 656 0072
Vehicle is operational Switch
off ignition before exiting .................... 643
00C4 Vehicle rising Please wait.......... .661
00C4 Vehicle rising .............................. 660
0077 Warning tyre defect .................... 683
0077 Wheel sensor(s) missing .............681
00C8 XX,X l Top up AdBlue Switch on
ignition, wait 60 sec. or eng. start
not poss. ............................................ .685
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stcur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........665
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stinope rative .... 665
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi stnot available
when towing a trailer See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 665
Ac tive Brake Assi stFunctions cur‐
re ntly limited See Owner's Manual ......676
Ac tive Brake Assi stFunctions limited
See Owner's Manual ............................676 Index
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