fuel MERCEDES-BENZ GLE HYBRID 2017 Owners Manual

Index ....................................................... 3
Introduction ........................................... 7
Protecting the environment .................... .7
Operator's Manual ................................... 7
Operating safety ...................................... 7
At a glance ............................................. 8
Hybrid drive system ................................. 8
Instrument cluster ................................... 9
Safety ................................................... 10
Hybrid drive system .............................. .1 0
Occupant safety .................................... 12
Climate control .................................... 13
Overview of climate control systems ..... 13
Operating the climate control sys-
tems ...................................................... 17
Driving and parking ............................ 20
Driving ................................................... 20
Driving tips ............................................ 26
Refueling ............................................... 27
Charging the high-voltage battery ......... .2 9
Parking .................................................. 37
On-board computer and displays ...... 38
Important safety notes .......................... 38
Displays and operation .......................... 38
Menus and submenus ........................... .3 9
Display messages .................................. 45
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ................................. 48
Multimedia system ............................. 50
Important safety notes .......................... 50
Vehicle menu ......................................... 50
Maintenance and care ........................ 51
Engine compartment ............................. 51 Breakdown assistance ....................... 52
Battery (vehicle) .................................... .5 2
Jump-starting ........................................ .5 3
Towing ................................................... 53
Technical data ..................................... 54
Filling capacities .................................... 54
Vehicle data .......................................... .5 42
Contents

Engine
Display message .............................. 47
Jump-starting .................................. .5 3
Engine oil
Filling capacity ................................ .5 4
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ........................................ .5 2
FFiller cap
see Refueling
Fuel
Consumption statistics .................... 43
Displaying the current consump-
tion .................................................. 42
Displaying the range ........................ 42
Tank content/reserve fuel .............. .5 4
Fuel filler flap
Opening (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehi-
cles) ................................................ .2 7
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ........................................ 42
Fuel tank
Capacity .......................................... .5 4
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 28
H
Heating
see Climate control
High-voltage battery
Battery care .................................... .3 0
Charging .......................................... 52
Charging (charging station) .............. 35
Charging (mains socket) .................. 31
Charging (wallbox) .......................... .3 4
Charging cable warming .................. 31
Con dit ion of charge display
(COMAND) ...................................... .5 0
Cruise range .................................... 30
Energy consumption ........................ 30
General notes .................................. 11
Method of operation ........................ 30
Out side temperatures ...................... 30
Overvoltage protection .................... 31
Pro blem s wit h the charging proc-
ess .................................................. .3 5 Terms of use .................................... 30
Vehicle fire ....................................... 11
Hybrid drive system
Automatic switch off ........................ 10
Danger of electric shock .................. 10
Display message .............................. 45
General notes ................................. .1 0
High-voltage battery ........................ 11
Imp ortant safety notes .................... 10
Manual switch off ............................ 10
Opening the hood ............................ 11
Warning lamp ................................... 49
HYBRID operation
Condition of charge of high-volt-
age battery ...................................... 50
Energy flow display .......................... 50
High-voltage battery (condition of
charge) ............................................ 50
Hybrid vehicles
Important safety notes .................... 10
I Instrument cluster
Overview ............................................ 9
J
Jump starting (engine) ........................ 53
M
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................... 32
Setting (on-board computer) ............ 43
Messages
see Display messages
Multifunction display
Function/notes ................................ 39
Permanent display ........................... 44
O
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 10
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 124
Index

On-board computer
Display messages ........................... .4 5
HYBRID menu .................................. 43
Important safety notes .................... 38
Instrument cluster menu .................. 44
Menu overview ................................. 39
Settings menu .................................. 43
Trip menu ......................................... 40
Online access to the vehicle
Data protection ................................ 37
Functions ......................................... 37
General information ........................ .3 6
Internet ............................................ 37
Operating safety .................................... 7
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ............................ .7
P PLUG-IN HYBRID operating
Electrical energy generated ............ .5 0
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation
Automatic engine start (ECO
start/stop function) ........................ .2 3
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ......................... 23
Charge level of the high-voltage
battery ............................................. 40
Charging the high-voltage battery .... 40
Displaying the total range and
electric range ................................... 43
Driving tips ...................................... 26
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............ 22
ECO start/stop function .................. 23
Electric motor (power display) ......... 38
Energy flow display .......................... 40
Fuel consumption ............................ 50
Fuel consumption (COMAND) .......... 50
General notes .................................. 20
High-voltage battery (condition of
charge) ............................................ 40
Hybrid drive system overview ............ 8
HYBRID menu .................................. 43
Important safety notes .................... 20
Instrument cluster (power dis-
play) ................................................. 38
Noiseless start ................................. 22
Operating (on-board computer) ....... 38 Operating mode ............................... 21
Overrun mode .................................. 24
Parking ............................................ 37
Power display (electric motor) ......... 38
Problems ......................................... 25
Problems with SRS (supplemental
restraint system) .............................. 26
Problems with the combustion
engine .............................................. 25
Problems with the hybrid drive
system ............................................. 26
Problems with the Recuperative
Brake System ................................... 25
Pulling away ..................................... 22
READY display ................................. 22
Recuperative Brake System ............. 20
Route-based operating strategy ....... 24
Shifting manually ............................. 23
Starting ............................................ 22
When the vehicle is stationary ......... 26
Pre-entry cli mate control (via
SmartKe y)
Problems (malfunctions) .................. 18
Pre-entry climate control at time of
departure
General notes .................................. 18
Setting departure time ..................... 19
Pre-entry climate control via
SmartKey
General notes .................................. 17
Protection of the environment ............. 7
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Qualified specialist workshop .............. 7
R
RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
Warning lamp ................................... 49
Recuperative Brake System
Driving safety systems ..................... 11
Important safety notes .................... 11
Refueling
Refueling process ............................ 27
Refueling process (PLUG-IN
HYBRID vehicles) ............................. 27 Index 5

Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) .......... 17
Restraint system
Warning lamp (function) ................... 12
Roof load (maximum) .......................... 54
SSafety
Hybrid drive system ......................... 10
Safety notes
Hybrid vehicles ................................ 10
Setting the charge current (on-
board computer) .................................. 43
Setting the departure time (on-
board computer) .................................. 44
Specialist workshop .............................. 7
Supplement ............................................ 7
TTechnical data
Vehicle data ..................................... 54
Temperature
Coolant ............................................ 39
Coolant (on-board computer) ........... 43
Towing a trailer
Mounting dimensions ...................... 55
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ............. 53
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................... 43
V
Vehicle
Display message .............................. 48
Equipment .......................................... 7
Parking for a long period .................. 52
Towing away .................................... 53
Vehicle data ..................................... 54
Vehicle dimensions ............................. 54
W
Warning
Stickers ........................................... 10 Warning and indicator lamps
Brakes ............................................. 48
Hybrid drive system ......................... 49
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................. 496
Index

Hybrid drive system
General notes Hybrid technology combines a fuel efficient
internal combustion engine with a powerful
electric motor.
Important safety notes
Danger of electric shock
G DANGER
The vehicle's high-voltage electrical system is
under high voltage. If you modify components
in the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
or touch damaged components, you may be
electrocuted. The components in the vehi-
cle's high-voltage electrical system may be
damaged in an accident, although the damage
is not visible. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Following an accident, do not touch any high-
voltage components and never modify the
vehicle's high-voltage electrical system. Have
the vehicle towed away after an accident and
the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
checked by a qualified specialist workshop.
When towing a vehicle after an accident, be sure
to observe the following sections in the vehicle
Operator's Manual: R
Transporting the vehicle R
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised R
Towing a vehicle with both axles on the
ground
Read the safety instructions on towing and tow-
starting ( Y
page 53). All components of the hybrid drive system are
marked with yellow warning stickers that warn
you of the danger of high voltage. The cables of
the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system are
orange in color.
The ignition must be switched off when carrying
out general tasks, such as changing bulbs or
checking the coolant level.
Automatic switching off of the hybrid
drive system If components of the restraint system are acti-
vated during an accident, the hybrid drive sys-
tem is automatically deactivated.
The hybrid drive system is not activated when
the vehicle is started if: R
an electrical short circuit is detected in the
hybrid drive system R
an electrical connection in the hybrid drive
system is disconnected
This ensures that you do not come into contact
with high voltage.
Manual switching off of the hybrid drive
system The hybrid drive system can be deactivated
manually using the high voltage switch-off
device.
! To prevent damage to the hybrid drive sys-
tem please observe the following instruc-
tions: R
only deactivate the hybrid drive system
manually in the following situations. R
work on the hybrid drive system may only
be carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop, even when it has been deactivated
manually.
Deactivate the hybrid system manually if: R
the u restraint system warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up after an accident R
the vehicle is badly damaged, e.g. after an
accident, and the restraint system compo-
nents were not activated R
the vehicle is badly damaged and has to be
towed or transported10
Hybrid drive system
Safety

Overrun mode In overrun mode, the combustion engine is
switched off and is disconnected from the drive
train. The electric motor: R
generates low thrust, which corresponds to
the overrun mode of an active combustion
engine R
functions as a generator and produces the
necessary energy for the auxiliary consumers
and charges the high-voltage battery
Overrun mode is available in the Comfort drive
program at speeds below 80 mph (130 km/h).
Route-based operating strategy For the route-based operating strategy, the sys-
tem factors in information about the expected
route when route guidance is active.
The information on the route is provided by the
multimedia system and includes the following: R
road categories R
speed limitations
The use of electric energy is automatically opti-
mally distributed from the beginning to the end
of the journey, using information about the
route. The distribution is pre-emptive and takes
into consideration: R
the sections of the journey ahead R
the energy consumption on the whole route The condition of charge of the high-voltage bat-
tery is thus systematically controlled. In addi-
tion, the control function takes into account
that: R
the fuel saving through the use of electrical
energy can vary, dependent on the route (e.g.
urban, interurban or highway) R
the use of electrical energy is held available
for electric driving, particularly for urban
routes
The vehicle thus automatically selects the opti-
mum driving mode for the respective section of
the route.
The route-based operating strategy is available
under the following conditions: R
the Individual drive program is selected R
in the Individual drive program, the ECO set-
ting is selected under Drive R
HYBRID driving mode is selected R
active route guidance is activated R
suitable map data is available
When the route-based operating strategy is
being used, the area in front of the vehicle is
shown as green in the multifunction display.24
Driving
Driving and parking

Urban driving In city traffic, energy is recuperated during fre-
quent deceleration phases.
The vehicle can be driven by the electric motor
alone up to a speed of approximately 80 mph
(130 km/h).
The vehicle is driven by the electric motor alone
only when all conditions for the automatic
engine switch-off are fulfilled.
Further information on the automatic engine
switch-off ( Y
page 23).
Driving on inter-urban roads The following phases are possible when driving
on inter-urban roads: R
rapid acceleration (boost mode) R
energy recuperation R
electric operation mode
The vehicle can be driven by the electric motor
alone up to a speed of approximately 74 mph
(120 km/ h) .
A great deal of recovered energy may be avail-
able, depending on the route profile. This
reduces consumption and emissions.
Highway driving When driving on a highway, switching off the
combustion engine has a particularly positive
effect on fuel consumption and emissions.
If the driver removes his/her foot from the
accelerator pedal in the Comfort drive program
and a speed of 80 mph (130 km/h) is not excee-
ded, the combustion engine is automatically
switched off.
Further information on the automatic engine
switch-off ( Y
page 23).
Refueling
Refueling
General information
Observe the important safety notes under
"Refueling" in the vehicle Operator's Manual. Pressure in the fuel tank must be released
before refueling. Otherwise, the fuel filler flap
cannot be opened.
If you unlock/lock the vehicle from the outside,
the fuel filler flap also unlocks/locks.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed in
the instrument cluster

i From a speed of 1 mph (2 km/h), the fuel
filler flap can no longer be opened.
i The unlocking process for the fuel filler cap
may take up to 15 minutes.
C
To open the fuel filler flapD
To insert the fuel filler cap

Electric operation mode
The electric motor powers the vehicle. The high-
voltage battery supplies energy to the electric
motor.
The arrows for the energy flow are shown in
green.
Electric operation mode and charging the
high-voltage battery
The electric motor is operating as a generator,
e.g. in overrun mode and when braking. The
kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted into
electrical energy. The high-voltage battery is
being charged.
The arrows for the energy flow are shown in
green. Charging the high-voltage battery when
stationary
The engine and electric motor are switched off.
The arrows for the energy flow are not shown.
Further information on charging the high-volt-
age battery via: R
a mains socket ( Y
page 31)R
a charging station ( Y
page 35)R
a wallbox ( Y
page 34)
Displaying the current fuel consump-
tion
The menu displays the current fuel consump-
tion. X
Press the Y or e button on the steering
wheel to select the Trip menu.X
Confirm by pressing v on the steering
wheel. X
Press the d or c button to select the
display with the current fuel consumption.
You can also display the fuel consumption val-
ues and the electrical energy generated in the
multimedia system display. The multimedia sys-
tem shows the values from the last 15 minutes
in a bar graph ( Y
page 50).42
Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays

Display messages
Hybrid drive syste mDisplay messages
Possible causes/consequences an d P Solutions
r Vehicl e Operational
Switch the Ignition
Off Before Exitin g You are exitin g th e vehicle when it is in a ready-to-driv e state. The
READY indicator in th e multifunction display is on . A warnin g tone also
sounds.
If you leav e th e vehicle:X
Safeguar d th e vehicle against rollin g away (se e th e vehicle Opera-
tor' s Manual). X
Switc h of f th e ignition and remov e th e SmartKey.
If you do no t leav e th e vehicle:X
Switc h of f th e electrical consumers , e.g. automatic climat e control,
seat heating.
Please note th e following: th e electrical consumers are supplied by th e
12 V battery. If th e vehicle is lef t in a ready-to-driv e stat e fo r an exten-
ded period, it will switch of f once th e 12 V battery is almost empty. It
will then only be possible to start th e vehicle usin g a secon d battery
(jump-starting).
Change the curren t
drive progra m
before changing the
operating
mode. or E xit manual
drive progra m M
before changing the
operating mod e You hav e attempted to chang e th e operatin g mode when in automatic
drive program Sport, Individual (wit h activated Spor t characteristics )
or manual drive program M .X
Selec t th e Comfort , Slippery or Individual (wit h activated Comfort or
Ec o characteristics ) drive program ( Y
page 22).X
Selec t th e preferred operatin g mode HYBRID , E-MODE , E-SAVE or
CHARGE ( Y
page 21).
E-MODE Currently
Unavailable The condition of charg e of th e high-voltage battery has dropped to th e
lowe r limit and th e E-MODE operatin g mode has bee n switched off.
Driving wit h th e internal combustion engin e is activated and th e oper-
atin g mode switches to th e basi c HYBRID setting .X
Continue drivin g usin g th e internal combustion engine.
You can switch to th e E-SAVE or CHARGE operatin g mode as
require d ( Y
page 21).
If you selec t CHARGE , th e high-voltage battery is charged.
Once th e charg e level display fo r th e high-voltage battery has
increase d slightly, you can switch to th e E-MODE operatin g mode
again .
Onl y E-MODE Availa ‐
ble Power Limite d
Refuel Immediately The fue l tank has bee n run dry and th e combustion engin e has bee n
switched off.
A warnin g tone also sounds.
The vehicle will be powered by electrical energ y only. Performanc e is
restricte d and th e vehicle may accelerat e more slowly than normal.X
Refuel at th e nearest gas station without fail .
In th e "Total range and electric range" menu, you can display th e
approximat e range of th e vehicle ( Y
page 43).Display messages 45
On-board computer and displays Z