MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE 2021 Owners Manual

Ve
hicle Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
Update successfully com-
pleted *I
nstallation of the software update has been successfully comple ted (/ page 293).
Update failed Software
remains unchanged *A
n er ror occur red during ins tallation of the software update (/ page 293).
The pr evious software release remains in place.
Update failed *A
n er ror occur red during ins tallation of the software update (/ page 293).
Make a Mercedes me call via theove rhead control panel (/ page310).
0072
Vehi cle is operational
Switch off ignition before
exiting *Y
ou are leaving theve hicle in a ready-to-drive state. #
When you lea vetheve hicle, switch off the ignition, secure theve hicle against rolling away and take theke y with
yo u. #
Ifyo u do not lea vetheve hicle, switch off the electrical consumers, e.g. the seat heating. Otherwise, the12 ‑V
battery may discharge and starting the engine may be possible only with the help of a second battery (jump
st art).
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Operation only possible in
transmission position P *
The ball neck will not swivel because transmission position 005B,005Eor neut ral005C is selec ted. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Enga gepark position 005D.41 8
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
ï Trailer coupling extending… *T
he ball neck is retracting/extending.
Do not attem pttospeed up, slow down or initiate the swivel mo vement using your hand, foot or other aids. During
th e swivel mo vement, do not couple a trailer.
When the ball neck has reached an operational position, the display message will disappear.
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Check trailer hitch lock *T
he trailer hitch is not operational during a journey with a trailer. &
WARNING Risk of an accident if the ball neck is not loc ked
The trailer may become de tach ed. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. Do not continue driving. #
Uncouple the trailer and secure it against rolling away. #
Initiate a new swivel mo vement and do not re-couple the trailer until thewa rning/indicator lamp goes out. #
Initiate a new swivel mo vement (/ page 268). #
When the display message disappears, couple up the trailer and drive on.
If th e display message does not disappear, the trailer hitch is malfunctioning and the ball neck is not loc ked. #
Do not couple up the trailer. Drive on without the trailer. No tethere duced ground clearance due tothe
unlo cked ball nec k. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
*T he trailer hitch will not be operational when theve hicle is stationar y. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 419

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions #
Uncouple the coupled trailer and secure it against rolling away. #
Ifth e ball neck has been retracted: initiatea new swivel mo vement (/ page 268).
The ball neck will engage vertically in the loc ked position and then engage beneath the bumper. #
Ifth e ball neck has been extended: initiate a new swivel mo vement (/ page 268).
The ball neck will engage benea th the bumper.
If th e display message does not disappear, the trailer hitch is malfunctioning and the ball neck is not loc ked. #
Do not couple up the trailer. Drive on without the trailer. No tethere duced ground clearance due tothe
unlo cked ball nec k. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Head-up display currently
unavailable See Owner's
Manual *T
he head-up display is temp orarily una vailable. Possible causes:
R malfunctions in the po wer supply
R signal inter fere nce #
Stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions and switch the ignition off and on again. #
Ifth e display message still appears, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Head-up display inoperative *T
he head-up display has an internal er ror. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 420
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
Ù Steering malfunction
Increased physical effort
See Owner's Manual *T
he po werst eering assis tance is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due toaltered steering characteristics
If th e po wer assi stance of thesteering fails partially or comple tely, you will need touse more forc eto steer. #
If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully. #
Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y. Ù
Steering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's
Manual *T
hesteering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is significant lyimpaired. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
Do not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0051
*A
t least one door is open. #
Close all doors. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 421

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
0066 *T
he bonnet is open. &
WARNING Risk of accident due todriving with the bonn etunlo cked
The bonn etmay open and block your vie w. #
Neverre lease the bonn etwhen driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the engine bonn etis loc ked. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. #
Close the bonn et.
0065 *T
hetailgate is open. &
DANG ER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the
ve hicle interior if theta ilgate is open when the engine is running, especially if theve hicle is in motion. #
Alw ays switch off the engine before opening theta ilgate. #
Never drive with theta ilgate open. #
Close theta ilgate.
Anti-theft alarm system
Malfunction *T
he anti-theft alarm sy stem is malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 422
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
006F Cannot fold 2nd seat row
forwards See Owner's Man-
ual *T
he seat backrests on the second rowof seats cannot befolded forw ard. #
Check therequ irements forfo lding forw ard the seat backrests on the second row of seats .
00B2
Top up washer fluid *T
hewasher fluid le vel in thewa sher fluid reser voir has dropped below the minimum. #
Top up thewa sher fluid (/ page 339).
Wiper malfunctioning *T
he windscreen wiper is malfunctioning. #
Restart the engine.
If th e display message still appears: #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 423

Engine
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
To switch off the engine,
press the Start/Stop but-
ton for at least 3 seconds
or 3 times. *Y
ou ha vepressed thest art/ stop button while theve hicle is in motion. #
Information about switching off the engine while driving (/ page163).
Cannot start engine See
Owner's Manual *T
hevehicle cannot be star ted. #
Switch the ignition off and switch it back on. #
Ifth e display message still appears, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
00BD
Top up coolant See Own-
er’s Manual *T
he coolant le vel is too lo w.
* NO
TEEngine damage duetoinsuf ficient coolant #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient coolant. #
Add coolant (/ page 338). #
Have the engine cooling sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop. 424
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
ÿ Coolant Stop vehicle
Switch engine off *T
he coolant is too hot. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions and switch off the engine. &
WARNING Risk of burn s when opening the bonn et
If yo u open the bonn etwhen the engine has overheated or when there is a fire inthe engine compartment, the
fo llowing situations may occur:
R You could come into contact with hot gases.
R You could come into contact with other hot, escaping operating fluids. #
Before opening the bonn et, allow the engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine compartment, keep the bonn etclosed and call thefire service. #
Wait until the engine has cooled down. #
Make sure that the air supply tothera diator is not obstructed. #
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that
th e coolant temp erature display remains below 120°C.
ÿ *T
here is a malfunction in the engine cooling sy stem. #
Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive tothe nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that
th e coolant temp erature display remains below 120°C. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 425

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
00B6 Reserve fuel level *T
he fuel supply has dropped into there ser verange. #
Refuel.
003A
Clean the fuel filter *
Ve hicles with diesel engines: the fuel filter is dirty or thewate r inthe fuel filter needs tobe drained. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
009E Replace air cleaner *
Ve hicles with diesel engines: the engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Drive system Malfunction
Visit workshop *T
he drive sy stem is malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Drive system Malfunction
Stop Switch engine off *T
he drive sy stem is malfunctioning. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions and switch off the engine. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 426
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Tr
ansmission Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
Only select Park (P) when
vehicle is stationary *
It is possible toselect the park position 005Donly if theve hicle is stationar y. #
Dep ress the brake pedal tostop. #
Shift the transmission topark position 005Dwhen theve hicle is stationar y.
Apply brake to deselect
Park (P) position *
Yo u ha veattem ptedto shift the transmission out of park position 005Dand into ano ther transmission position. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Select transmission position 005B,005Eor neutral 005C.
To shift out of P or N,
depress brake and start
engine *
Yo u ha veattem ptedto shift the transmission out of park position 005Dor neutral 005Cand into ano ther transmission
position. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Start theve hicle. #
Change the transmission position.
Apply brake to select D or R *
You ha veattem ptedto select transmission position 005Bor005E. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Select transmission position 005Bor005E.
Apply brake to select R *
You ha veattem ptedto select transmission position 005E. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Select transmission position 005E. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 427