tow 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

A Accident
Automat ic measures after an acc i-
dent ................................................ .1 0
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................. .1 7
Air-conditioning system
see Climat e control
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
B Battery (high-voltage)
see High-voltage battery
Battery (vehicle)
Dis play message .............................. 47
Im portant safety notes .................... 52
Jump starting .................................. .5 3
Brake pedal
Pedal resistance/pedal travel .......... 11
Brakes
RBS warning lamp ............................ 49
Recuperative Brake System ............. 11
Warning lamp ................................... 48
Breakdown
see Towing away
C
Charging
see Charging the high-voltage bat-
tery (important safety notes)
Charging cable
Connecting ...................................... 33
Controls ........................................... 32
Important safety notes .................... 31
Indicator lamp .................................. 33
Removing ......................................... 34
Storing ............................................. 31
Warming up ..................................... 31
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ..................... 29
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) ................................................ 15
Cooling with air dehumidification ..... 17 Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................... 13
General notes .................................. 13
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................... 19
Overview of systems ........................ 13
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ................................. 18
Pre-entry climate control via key ..... 17
Rear control panel ........................... 15
Refrigerant filling capacity ............... 54
Switching residual heat on/off ........ 17
COMAND
Menu overview ................................. 50
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) ............................................ 43
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ........................... 51
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) .............................. 43
Filling capacity ................................. 54
Temperature gauge .......................... 39
Cooling
see Climate control
D
Data
see Technical data
Display
Condition of charge ......................... 40
see Display messages
Display message
Hybrid drive system ......................... 45
Display messages
Engine .............................................. 47
Vehicle ............................................. 48
Driving safety systems
Recuperative Brake System ............. 11
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation .............. 22
E
ECO start/stop function
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation .............. 23
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 10 Index 3

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

Protecting the environment
H Environmental note
Have a defective high-voltage battery dis-
posed of in an environmentally-responsible
manner. Contact a qualified specialist work-
shop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for this purpose.
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment This Supplement provides information on all the
important functions of your hybrid vehicle that
are either not described or differ from the
descriptions in the vehicle's Operator's Manual.
The information supplements or substitutes the
corresponding sections in the vehicle's Opera-
tor's Manual. Under no circumstances does the
supplement replace the Operator's Manual.
This Supplement describes all models, and
standard and optional equipment for your sys-
tem, as available at the time of going to print.
Country-specific differences are possible. Bear
in mind that your vehicle may not feature all
functions described here. This also applies to
safety-relevant systems and functions. The
equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ
from that shown in the descriptions and illus-
trations.
The original purchase contract documentation
for your vehicle contains a list of all the systems
in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Book-
let are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle.
Operating safety
Important safety notes
Hybrid vehicles have a combustion engine and
an electric motor. The voltage supply for oper- ating the vehicle electrically is provided by the
vehicle's high-voltage electrical system on the
hybrid drive system.
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.
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.
Always have all work on the hybrid drive system
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Vehicles with an electric motor generate much
less driving noise than vehicles with internal
combustion engines. As a result, your vehicle
may not be heard by other road users in certain
situations. This can happen, for example, when
you are parking and your vehicle is not seen by
other road users. This requires you to adopt a
particularly anticipatory driving style, as it is
necessary to allow for the possibility that other
road users may behave erratically. Introduction 7
Z

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

Charging the high-voltage battery
Important safety notes
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.
G WARNING
In the event of a vehicle fire, the internal pres-
sure of the high-voltage battery can exceed a
critical value. In this case flammable gas
escapes through a ventilation valve on the
underbody. The gas can ignite. There is a risk
of injury.
Leave the danger zone immediately. Secure
the danger area at a suitable distance, whilst
observing legal requirements.
G DANGER
Connecting the charging cable to the mains
supply via incorrectly installed mains sockets
or by means of adapters, extension cables or
similar could cause a fire or an electric shock.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, observe the
following: R
Only connect the charging cable to mains
sockets: -
which have been properly installed and -
which have been inspected by a qualified
electrician R
For safety reasons, only use the charging
cables supplied with the vehicle, or charg- ing cables which have been approved for
use with this vehicle. R
Never use a damaged charging cable. R
Do not use: -
extension cables -
extension reels -
multiple sockets R
Never use socket adapters to connect the
charging cable to the mains socket. The
only exception being if the adapter has
been tested and approved by the manufac-
turer for charging the high-voltage battery
of an electric vehicle. R
Observe the safety notes in the operating
instructions for the socket adapter.
G DANGER
Connecting the charging cable to the vehicle
via an incorrectly installed wallbox or by
means of adapters, extension cables or simi-
lar could cause a fire or an electric shock.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, observe the
following: R
Only connect the charging cable to a wall-
box if: -
the wallbox is properly installed -
the wallbox has been inspected by a
qualified electrician -
the charging cable is not damaged. R
Do not extend the charging cable. R
Do not use an adapter. R
Always observe the safety notes in the wall-
box's operating instructions.
The vehicle's high voltage electrical system is
under high voltage. R
Do not tamper with the high-voltage compo-
nents or the orange cables of the high-voltage
electrical system. R
Do not touch high-voltage components or the
orange cables of the high-voltage electrical
system when a vehicle has been involved in a
crash.Charging the high-voltage battery 29
Driving and parking Z

To ensure that the brackets within the charging
cable controls are not subjected to incorrect
loads, observe the following: R
Never lift or carry the controls by the charging
cable connector or the mains plug. R
To transport the charging cable, the charging
cable can be: -
wrapped around the controls or -
secured to the housing of the controls
Heat generated by the charging cable
and charging cable connector Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
( Y
page 29).
During the charging process, the charging cable
and charging cable connector may heat up.
The charging cable and the charging cable con-
nector will only heat up within the permissible
limiting values, provided that: R
the power supply and the charging cable are
not damaged R
the instructions for handling the charging
cable and controls on the charging cable are
observed
If the charging cable or charging cable connec-
tor become too hot, have the mains power sup-
ply checked.
Protection device against overvoltage
! Overvoltage in the mains supply may dam-
age the vehicle. For this reason, the vehicle is
equipped with a protection device against
overvoltage in the mains supply. This device
may be triggered during severe thunder-
storms, for example, and may lead to the buil-
ding's fuse being tripped and an interruption
in the power supply. These functions protect
the vehicle. After the building fuse is switched
on again, the charging process resumes auto-
matically. Following an interruption in the
power supply or tripping of the building's fuse,
it may take up to 10 minutes for charging to
resume automatically.
Switch on the building protection system again
after it has been triggered. Otherwise, the
charging process cannot be continued. General information about the charging
procedure Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
( Y
page 29).
The vehicle socket is located in the rear bumper
on the right below the tail lamp.
The charge socket flap and the vehicle are cen-
trally locked or unlocked simultaneously.
Charging the high-voltage battery via
the electrical outlet
Charging cable for electrical outlets Important safety notes
! Only use the charging cable to charge the
high-voltage battery. Do not use the charging
cable for other purposes. It may otherwise be
damaged.
The vehicle is supplied with a country-specific
charging cable for connection to a mains socket.
Only use the charging cable supplied with the
vehicle or a charging cable approved for the
vehicle.
i If you use the supplied 12 A charging cable
to charge a high-voltage battery: R
the charge time increases considerably R
electrical consumption increases consider-
ably
Where possible, charge the high-voltage bat-
tery at a charging station ( Y
page 35). Only
then can certified electrical energy consump-
tion levels be reached.
i The charging process can vary depending on
the power supply. Therefore, always observe
the local information.
Information about charging from a wallbox
( Y
page 34).
Information on charging at a charging station
( Y
page 35).
Stowing the charging cable
The charging cable can be stowed and secured
in the bag provided in the cargo compartment of
the vehicle.Charging the high-voltage battery 31
Driving and parking Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Withou t starting
engine again, con ‐
sul t workshop You canno t start th e engin e again due to a malfunction .
A warning tone also sounds.
If th e engin e is running:X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
If you switch off th e engine:X
Safeguar d th e vehicl e against rollin g away (see th e vehicl e Opera-
tor' s Manual). X
Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
á Towing Not Permit ‐
ted See Operator' s
Manual The hybrid drive system is malfunctioning .X
Hav e th e vehicl e transporte d on a transporte r or trailer to th e near-
est qualified specialist workshop .

Battery (vehicle)
Important safety notes Your vehicle is equipped with a 12 V battery and
a high-voltage battery.
For the 12 V battery, observe the notes under
"Battery (vehicle)" in the vehicle Operator's
Manual.
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.
G WARNING
In the event of a vehicle fire, the internal pres-
sure of the high-voltage battery can exceed a
critical value. In this case flammable gas
escapes through a ventilation valve on the
underbody. The gas can ignite. There is a risk
of injury.
Leave the danger zone immediately. Secure
the danger area at a suitable distance, whilst
observing legal requirements.
G WARNING
If the housing of the high-voltage battery has
been damaged, electrolyte and gases may
leak out. These are poisonous and caustic.
There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Immediately rinse electrolyte splashes off
with water and seek medical attention
straight away.
! Exhaustive discharge caused by the vehicle
standing idle for lengthy periods can damage the high-voltage battery. If the vehicle is idle
for lengthy periods leave the high-voltage bat-
tery connected to a charging station.
If the battery charge is sufficient, the high-volt-
age battery can also supply the 12 V battery with
energy. This happens only if the battery charge
of the 12 V battery requires this, e.g. after using
electrical consumers for an extended period
with the engine switched off. As the on-board
voltage is continuously monitored this can also
be performed when the engine is switched off.
The battery charge of the 12 V battery and the
on-board voltage are thereby kept stable for
longer.
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if
you wish to leave your vehicle parked for a long
period of time.
Charging the high-voltage battery
while the vehicle is stationary
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
! Only charge the high-voltage battery in the
"Charging when stationary" mode. Do not
connect any battery chargers to the high-volt-
age battery. This could damage the vehicle’s
high-voltage electrical system. X
Bring the vehicle to a stop with the engine
running.
The engine powers the electric motor. The
electric motor operates as a generator. The
high-voltage battery is being charged.
If the high-voltage battery has been discharged
excessively, charge the high-voltage battery to
at least 60%. In "Charging while stationary"
mode, you can monitor the condition of charge
of the high-voltage battery up to a maximum of
70% in the COMAND display and the multifunc-
tion display ( Y
page 40).52
Battery (vehicle)
Breakdo wn assis tance

Jump-starting Observe the notes on jump-starting in the vehi-
cle Operator's Manual.
If your vehicle has been jump-started, the elec-
tric drive may not be available for approximately
30 minutes.
Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal
operating condition.
Jumper cables and further information regarding
jump-starting can be obtained at any qualified
specialist workshop.
Towing
Important safety notes Observe the notes on towing away and trans-
porting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised or
transporting the vehicle should be carried out
only by professional recovery companies. It is
better to have the vehicle transported than to
have it towed away.
In the following cases, the vehicle must not be
towed but be transported instead: R
The multifunction display is not working. R
The á Towing Not Permitted See
Operator's Manual message is shown in
the multifunction display.
If the vehicle is in a dangerous area, it can be
towed out of that area with both axles on the
ground. In this case, the towing distance must
not be greater than 165 ft (50 m) and must not
exceed a towing speed of 6 mph (10 km/h). For
longer distances, have the vehicle loaded and
transported. Towing 53
Breakdown assistance Z