MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE 2023 Manual Online

Locking/unlocking the driver\bs door with the
mechanical key\bIf you wish to lock the vehicle entirely using
the mechanical key, "Nrst press the button for
locking from the inside while the driver\bs door is open. Then proceed to lock the driver\bs
door using the mechanical key.\bIf you unlock and open the driver\bs door with the mechanical key, this triggers the burglar
alarm system.\bIf you unlock the driver\bs door with the
mechanical key, the tailgate will not be
unlocked.Remove the mechanical key (  page 74).Insert the mechanical key as far as it will go
into opening 1 in the cover.Pull and hold the door handle.Pull the cover on the mechanical key as
straight as possible away from the vehicle until
it releases.Release the door handle.To unlock: turn the mechanical key counter-
clockwise to position G.To lock: turn the mechanical key clockwise to
position G.Carefully press the cover onto the lock cylin-
der until it engages and is seated "Nrmly.Opening and closing79

Cargo compartment
Opening the tailgate
&DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tail-
gate is open when the engine is running, espe-
cially if the vehicle is in motion.
Always switch o"M the engine before
opening the tailgate.Never drive with the tailgate open.*NOTE Damage to the tailgate caused by
obstacles above the vehicle
The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards
when it is opened.
Make sure that there is su"Pcient space
behind and above the tailgate.If the tailgate is unlocked, pull the tailgate han-
dle and release it again immediately.Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: Make a
kicking movement with your foot below the
bumper (  page 83).Pull remote operating switch 1 until the tail-
gate opens.
or
Press and hold the

Before the journey, secure objects, lug-
gage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
Notes on closing the tailgate: your vehicle is
equipped with automatic key recognition. If a key
belonging to the vehicle is detected in the vehicle, the tailgate will not be locked.
Note that the tailgate will not be locked in the fol- lowing situation:
= You have locked the vehicle and close the tail-
gate while a key belonging to the vehicle is
inside the vehicle.
and
= A second key belonging to the vehicle is not
detected outside the vehicle.
Automatic key recognition is only an aid and is not
a substitute for your attentiveness.
Before locking, ensure that at least one key
belonging to the vehicle is outside the vehicle.To close the tailgate: pull the tailgate down-
wards slightly. Release it as soon as it begins
to close.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the tailgate
Body parts may become trapped. There may
be people in the closing area.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing
process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
= Press the

Press closing button 1 on the tailgate.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
Press locking button 2 on the tailgate.
If a key is detected outside the vehicle, the
tailgate will close and the vehicle will be
locked.Press and hold the

HANDS-FREE ACCESS function
With HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you can open, close
or stop the closing process of the tailgate by per- forming a kicking movement under the rearbumper.
The kicking movement triggers the opening or
closing process alternately.
Observe the notes when opening (  page 80)
and closing (  page 80) the tailgate.\bTwo warning tones sound when the tailgate is
opening or closing.&WARNING Risk of burns caused by a hot
exhaust system
The vehicle exhaust system can become very hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you
could burn yourself by touching the exhaust
system.
Always ensure that you only make a kick-
ing movement within the detection range
of the sensors.*NOTE Vehicle damage due to uninten-
tional opening of the tailgate
= When using an automatic car wash
= When using a high pressure cleaner
Deactivate the function of the SmartKey
in these situations.
or
Make sure that the SmartKey is at a min-
imum distance of 10 "s (3 m) away from
the vehicle.
When making the kicking movement, make sure
that you are standing "Nrmly on the ground. You
could otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice.
Observe the following notes: = The key is behind the vehicle.
= Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
vehicle while performing the kicking move-ment.
= Do not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement.
= Do not carry out the kicking movement too
slowly.
= The kicking movement must be towards the
vehicle and back again.
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1Detection range of the sensors
If several consecutive kicking movements are not
successful, wait ten seconds.
System limits
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following cases:
= The sensors are dirty, e.g. due to road salt or
snow.
= The kicking movement is made using a pros-
thetic leg.
The tailgate can open or close unintentionally in the following situations:
= A person\bs arms or legs are moving in the sen-
sor detection range, e.g. when polishing the
vehicle or picking up objects.
= Objects are moved or placed behind the vehi-
cle, e.g. the hose of a fuel dispenser, a charg-ing cable or luggage
= Clamping straps, tarps or other coverings are
pulled over the bumper.
= A protective mat with a length reaching over
the trunk sill down into the detection range of the sensors is used.
= The protective mat is not secured correctly.
= Work is being done on the trailer hitch, trailers
or rear bicycle racks.
Deactivate the function of the key (  page 73) or
do not carry the key about your person in such situations.Limiting the opening angle of the tailgate
Activating the opening angle limiter
You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate in
the top half of its opening range up to a point
shortly before the end position.
Stop the opening procedure of the tailgate at
the desired position.Press and hold the closing button on the tail-
gate until you hear a short acoustic signal.
The opening angle limiter will be activated. The tailgate will then stop in the stored position
when opened.
To open the tailgate fully, pull the handle on the outside of the tailgate again a"ser it has stopped
automatically.
Deactivating the opening angle limiter
Press and hold the closing button on the tail-
gate until two short acoustic signals sound.84Opening and closing

Unlocking the tailgate with the emergency key
Requirements: = The rear seat backrest has been folded
forward.
= The collapsible cargo compartment cover has
been removed.
Remove the emergency key (  page 74).Insert emergency key 2 into opening 1 in
the trim and push it in. The tailgate will be unlocked.
Side windows
Opening and closing the side windows
&WARNING Risk of entrapment when open-
ing a side window
When opening a side window, parts of the
body could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window.If someone is trapped, release the but- ton immediately or pull it in order to
close the side window again.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
closing a side window
When closing a side window, body parts could
be trapped in the closing area in the process.
When closing, make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.If someone is trapped, release the but- ton immediately or press the button in
order to reopen the side window.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
children operate the side windows
Children could become trapped if they operate
the side windows, particularly when unatten- ded.
Activate the child safety lock for the rear
passenger compartment side windows.When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.Never leave children unattended in thevehicle.
Requirements: = The power supply or the vehicle has been
switched on.
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1Closing2Opening
The buttons on the driver\bs door take precedence.
To start automatic operation: press the b
button beyond the point of resistance or pull
and release it.To interrupt automatic operation: press or pull
the b button again.When the vehicle is switched o"M, you can con-
tinue to operate the side windows.
This function is available for around four minutes or until a front door is opened.
Automatic reversing function of the side windows
If an obstacle impedes a side window during the closing process, the side window will open againautomatically. The automatic reversing function is
only an aid and is not a substitute for your atten- tiveness.During the closing process, make sure that no
body parts are in the closing area.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite there being reversing protection
on the side window
The reversing function does not react:
= To so"s, light and thin objects, e.g. "Nngers.
= During resetting.
The reversing function cannot prevent some-
one from becoming trapped in these situa- tions.
During the closing process, make sure
that no body parts are in the closing
area.If someone becomes trapped, press the
b button to open the side window
again.
Convenience opening (ventilating the vehicle
before starting a journey)
&WARNING Risk of entrapment when open-
ing a side window
When opening a side window, parts of the
body could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window.Release the button immediately if some-
body becomes trapped.
Requirements
= The SmartKey is in the immediate vicinity of
the vehicle.
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Press and hold the Ü button on the Smart-
Key.
The following functions are performed:
= The vehicle is unlocked.
= The side windows are opened.
= The panoramic sliding roof is opened.
= The seat ventilation of the driver\bs seat is
switched on.\bIf the roller sunblind of the panoramic sliding
sunroof is closed, the roller sunblind is
opened "Nrst.To interrupt convenience opening: release the
Ü button.To continue convenience opening: press and
hold the Ü button again.Convenience closing (closing the vehicle from out-
side)&WARNING Risk of entrapment due to not
paying attention during convenience clos-
ing
When the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating, parts of the body could become trapped in the closing area of the side window and thesliding sunroof.
When the convenience closing feature isoperating, monitor the entire closing
process and make sure that no body
parts are in the closing area.
Requirements
= The key is in the immediate vicinity of the vehi-
cle.
Press and hold the

To stop the closing process, release the
button or press the button again to
reopen the side window.
A side window cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause.
Check to see whether any objects are in the
window guide.Adjust the side windows.
Adjusting the side windows
If a side window is obstructed during closing and
reopens again immediately:
Immediately a"ser this, pull and hold the corre-
sponding button again until the side window
has closed and hold the button for at least one
more second (re-adjustment).
The side window will be closed without the automatic reversing function.
If the side window is obstructed again and
reopens again immediately:
Immediately a"ser this, pull and hold the corre-
sponding button again until the side windowhas closed and hold the button for at least one
more second (follow-up adjustment).
The side window will be closed without the
automatic reversing function.
The side windows cannot be opened or closed
using the convenience opening feature.
Possible causes are:
= The key battery is weak or discharged.
Check the battery using the indicator lamp
(  page 72).Replace the key battery, if necessary
(  page 74).
Sliding sunroof
Opening and closing the sliding sunroof
\bThe term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
the sliding sunroof is being opened and
closed
Body parts may become trapped in the range
of movement.
During opening and closing, make sure
that no body parts are in the range of
movement.Release the button immediately if some-
body becomes trapped.
or
Brie"Oy press the button in any direction
during automatic operation.
The opening or closing process will be
stopped.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the
sliding sunroof is operated by children
Children operating the sliding sunroof could
get caught in the moving parts, particularly if
unattended.
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