jump start MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV 2015 Owners Manual

Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode
.........................175
Auxiliary heating
Setting .......................................... .295
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 335
Important safety notes .................. 149
Problem (display message) ............ 154
Remote control .............................. 151
Setting the departure time ............. 152
Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 150
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 447 B
Bag hook ............................................ 356
Ball coupling
Swinging in ................................... .276
Swinging out .................................. 274
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 71
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist (Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Function/notes ................................ 71
Important safety notes .................... 72
Battery (high-voltage)
see High-voltage battery
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 87
Replacing ......................................... 87
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 395
Display message ............................ 317
Important safety notes .................. 392
Jump starting ................................. 397
Overview ........................................ 392
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 55
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 291
Display message ............................ 326
Notes/function .............................. 244
Trailer towing ................................. 246 see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Topping up AdBlue ®
....................... 180
BlueTEC (AdBlue ®
) ............................ .439
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 373
Closing .......................................... .374
Display message ............................ 334
Important safety notes .................. 373
Opening ......................................... 374
Boot
see Tailgate
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 306
Notes ............................................. 441
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .75
Display message ............................ 314
Brake pedal
Pedal resistance/pedal travel .......... 43
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 74
BAS .................................................. 71
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 71
Brake fluid (notes) ........................ .441
Display message ............................ 301
Driving tips ................................... .196
High-performance brake system .... 197
Important safety notes .................. 196
Parking brake ................................ 192
RBS warning lamp .......................... 340
Recuperative Brake System ............. 43
Warning lamp ................................. 339
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 386
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32 Index
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EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive .......................... .117
Function/notes ............................ .116
Switching on/off ........................... 296
EASY-PACK luggage compartment
management system ........................ 358
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 303
Function/notes ................................ 78
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .194
On-board computer ....................... 285
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 162
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 162
Deactivating/activating ................. 163
General information ....................... 162
Important safety notes .................. 162
Introduction ................................... 161
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation ............ 269
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 92
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 86
General notes .................................. 86
Inserting .......................................... 87
Locking vehicle ................................ 93
Removing ......................................... 87
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .92
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 428
Important safety notes .................. 428
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................ .431
Removing ....................................... 429
Storage location ............................ 429
Stowing .......................................... 429
Technical data ............................... 432 Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 97
Vehicle ............................................. 92
Engine
Display message ............................ 316
ECO start/stop function ................ 161
Engine numbe r............................... 435
Jump-starting ................................. 397
Running irregularly ......................... 165
Starting (important safety notes )... 160
Starting problems .......................... 165
Starting the engine with the key .... 160
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 160
Stopping ........................................ 191
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 402
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 347
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 433
Problem (fault) ............................... 165
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 440
Checking the oil level ..................... 375
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 375
Display message ............................ 317
Filling capacity ............................... 440
Notes about oil grade s................... 439
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 375
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 297
Topping up ..................................... 375
Viscosity ........................................ 440
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 25
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 298
Characteristics ................................. 76
Deactivating/activating ................... 77
Display message ............................ 301
Function/note s................................ 75
General notes .................................. 75
Important safety guidelines ............. 76
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 77
Warning lamp ................................. 343 10
Index

Instrument cluster lighting
.............. 281
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................ .294
Display message ............................ 314
Overview ........................................ 124
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 294
Interior lighting
Automatic control system .............. 127
Emergency lighting ........................ 128
Manual control ............................... 127
Overview ........................................ 127
Reading lamp ................................. 127
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 83
Function .......................................... .82
Priming ............................................ 82
Switching off .................................... 82
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....60J
Jack Storage location ............................3 87
Using ............................................. 415
Jump starting (engine) ......................397 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 87
Checking the battery ....................... 87
Convenience closing feature .......... 100
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Display message ............................ 336
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 85
Emergency key element ................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 84
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 86
Loss ................................................. 89
Modifying the programming ............. 86
Overview .......................................... 84
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 158
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Key positions
Key ................................................ 158
KEYLESS GO .................................. 158 KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ..................... .100
Deactivation ..................................... 85
Display message ............................ 336
Locking ............................................ 85
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 159
Start function ................................... 86
Start/Stop button .......................... 158
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Unlocking ......................................... 85
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .170
Manual gearshifting ....................... 174
Kneebag ............................................... 50 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 291
Display message ............................ 325
Function/informatio n.................... 246
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 298
Lashing eyelets ................................. 355
Level control (display message) ...... 322
Level control (vehicle with the Off- Road Engineering package)
Basic settings ................................ 217
Function/note s............................. 216
Important safety notes .................. 216
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 314
Light sensor (display message) ....... 315
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 294
Active light function ....................... 124
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 126
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 122
Cornering light function ................. 124
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 122
Driving abroad ............................... 121 Index
13

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The engine cannot be
started using the key. the on-board voltage is too low.
X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 395).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 397).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine cannot be
started using the Start/
Stop button. The key is in
the vehicle. The vehicle is locked.
X Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again. The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Check the key battery (Y page 87) and replace if necessary
(Y page 87).
If this does not work: X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. You have lost a key. X
Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. You have lost the emer-
gency key element. X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. Doors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they can:
R open doors and endanger other persons or
road users
R climb out and be injured by the traffic
R operate vehicle equipment and, for exam-
ple, trap themselves. Children could also set the vehicle in motion,
for example by:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R starting the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. Always
keep the key out of reach of children.
United Kingdom only: 90
DoorsOpening and closing

Problems with the engine
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. R
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
R There is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
Before attempting to start the engine again:
X Turn the key back to position 0in the ignition lock.
or X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster go out.
X Try to start the engine again (Y page 160). Avoid excessively long
and frequent attempts to start the engine, as this will drain the
battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. The
reserve fuel warning
lamp is lit and the fuel
gauge display shows
0. The fuel tank is empty.
X Refuel the vehicle. The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor. The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or
discharged.
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 397).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
X Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two minutes.
X Try to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicles with a petrol
engine:
The engine is not running
smoothly and is misfir-
ing. There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter
and damage it.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Driving
165Driving and parking Z

Hybrid drive system
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions d
Vehicle is opera‐ Vehicle is opera‐
tional Switch off tional Switch off
the the
ignition
ignition before
before
exiting
exiting PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
You are exiting the vehicle when it is in a ready-to-drive state. The
READY indicator in the multifunction display is on. A warning tone also sounds.
If you leave the vehicle:
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 191).
X Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
If you do not leave the vehicle:
X Switch off the electrical consumers, e.g. automatic climate control,
seat heating.
Please note the following: the electrical consumers are supplied by the
12 V battery. If the vehicle is left in a ready-to-drive state for an exten- ded period, it will switch off once the 12 V battery is almost empty. It
will then only be possible to start the vehicle using a second battery
(jump-starting). Change the current Change the current
drive program drive program
before before
changing
changing the
the
operating
operating
mode modeorExit manual Exit manual
drive program M
drive program M
before before changing
changing the
the
operating mode
operating mode PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
You have attempted to change the operating mode when in automatic
drive program Sport, Individual (with activated Sport characteristics)
or manual drive program M.
X Select the Comfort, Slippery or Individual (with activated Comfort or
Eco characteristics) drive program (Y page 166).
X Select the preferred operating mode HYBRID,E-MODE, E-SAVEor
CHARGE (Ypage 262). E-MODE currently E-MODE currently
unavailable unavailable PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles:
The charge level of the high-voltage battery has reached the lower limit
and the operating mode E-MODEhas been switched off. Driving with
the internal combustion engine is activated and the operating mode
switches to the basic HYBRIDsetting.
X Drive on using the internal combustion engine.
If necessary, you can change to the E-SAVEorCHARGE operating
mode (Y page 262).
If you select the CHARGEoperating mode, the high-voltage battery
is charged.
When the charge level display of the high-voltage battery has risen
a little, you can change back to the E-MODEoperating mode. 320
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

The highly flammable gas mixture is created
while the battery is charging and when jump-
starting.
Always make sure that neither you nor the bat-
tery is electrostatically charged. Electrostatic
charge is created, for example:
R by wearing synthetic fibre clothing
R by friction between clothing and the seat
R when you pull or push the battery across car-
pet or other synthetic materials
R when you rub the battery with a cloth G
WARNING
During the charging process, a battery produ- ces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or
sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can
ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
R Make sure that the positive terminal of a
connected battery does not come into con- tact with vehicle parts.
R Never place metal objects or tools on a bat-
tery.
R It is important that you observe the descri-
bed order of the battery terminals when
connecting and disconnecting a battery.
R When jump-starting, make sure that the
battery poles with identical polarity are
connected.
R It is particularly important to observe the
described order when connecting and dis-
connecting the jump leads.
R Never connect or disconnect the battery
terminals while the engine is running. G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not breathe in any battery gases. Do not
lean over the battery. Keep the batteries out
of the reach of children. Immediately rinse off
battery acid thoroughly with plenty of clean
water and seek medical attention at once. H
Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants.
It is illegal to dispose of them
with the household rubbish.
They must be collected sep-
arately and disposed of in anenvironmentally responsible
recycling system. Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or to a col-
lection point for used batter-
ies.
! Have the battery checked regularly at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the service intervals in the Service
Booklet or contact a qualified specialist work- shop for more information.
! Always have work on the batteries carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop. Should
it, in exceptional circumstances, be abso-
lutely necessary to disconnect the 12-volt
battery yourself, please observe the follow-
ing:
R secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
R switch the ignition off.
R first, disconnect the negative terminal, fol-
lowed by the positive terminal.
The transmission is locked in position Pafter
disconnecting the battery.
After the work has been completed, firmly
reinstall the battery and the cover of the pos- itive terminal.
Comply with safety precautions and take pro-
tective measures when handling batteries. Risk of explosion
Fire, naked flames and smoking are
prohibited when handling the bat-
tery. Avoid creating sparks. Battery (vehicle)
393Breakdown assistance Z

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 the 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.
Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if you
wish to leave your vehicle parked up for a long
period of time. Charging the 12 V battery
G
WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting.
Do not lean over a battery. G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not breathe in any battery gases. Do not
lean over the battery. Keep the batteries out
of the reach of children. Immediately rinse off
battery acid thoroughly with plenty of clean
water and seek medical attention at once. G
WARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at tempera-
tures below freezing point. When jump-start-
ing the vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of
an explosion. Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before
charging it or jump-starting.
! Only use battery chargers with a maximum
charging voltage of 14.8 V.
! Only
charge the battery using the jump-start
connection point.
The jump-starting connection point is in the
engine compartment (Y page 397).
X Open the bonnet.
X Connect the battery charger in the same
order as when connecting the donor battery
during jump-starting: to the positive terminal
and earth point (Y page 397).
Keep away from fire and open flames. Do not
lean over the battery. Never charge the battery
if it is still fitted to the vehicle, unless you use a
battery charger which has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. A battery charger
unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles and tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz is available as an accessory. This device
permits charging of the battery in position. Con- tact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for infor-
mation and availability. Read the battery charg-
er's operating instructions before charging the
battery.
If the indicator/warning lamps do not light up at
low temperatures, it is very likely that the dis-
charged battery has frozen. In this case you may
neither jump-start the vehicle nor charge the
battery. The service life of a battery that has
been thawed may be reduced. The starting char-
acteristics may be impaired, especially at low
temperatures. Have the thawed battery
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: if the battery
charge is sufficient, the high-voltage battery can also supply the 12 V battery. This only happens
if the battery charge of the 12 V battery requires this, e.g. after using electrical consumers for anextended period with the engine switched off.
As the on-board voltage is continuously moni-
tored 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. Battery (vehicle)
395Breakdown assistance Z

Jump-starting
For the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of a pos- itive terminal and an earth point, in the engine compartment. G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not breathe in any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery. Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. Immediately rinse off battery acid
thoroughly with plenty of clean water and seek medical attention at once. G
WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, naked flames, creating sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery. G
WARNING
During the charging process, a battery produces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or sparks
are created, the hydrogen gas can ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.
R Make sure that the positive terminal of a connected battery does not come into contact with
vehicle parts.
R Never place metal objects or tools on a battery.
R It is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting
and disconnecting a battery.
R When jump-starting, make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected.
R It is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting
the jump leads.
R Never connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running. G
WARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures below freezing point. When jump-starting the
vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump-starting.
! Vehicles with a petrol engine:
avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the
non-combusted fuel may damage the catalytic converter.
If the indicator/warning lamps do not light up at low temperatures, it is very likely that the dis-
charged battery has frozen. In this case you may neither jump-start the vehicle nor charge the
battery. The service life of a battery that has been thawed may be reduced. The starting charac-
teristics may be impaired, especially at low temperatures. Have the thawed battery checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. Jump-starting
397Breakdown assistance Z

Do not use a rapid charging device to start the vehicle. If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jump leads.
Observe the following points:
R The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible, jump-
start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
R Vehicles with a petrol engine: only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and exhaust system
are cold.
R Do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw first.
R Jump-starting may only be performed using batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
R Only use jump leads that have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
R If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected for
a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the empty battery a little.
R Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
Make sure that:
R The jump leads are not damaged,
R Non-insulated parts of the terminal clamps do not come into contact with other metal parts while
the jump leads are connected to the battery.
R The jump leads cannot come into contact with parts which can move when the engine is running,
such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
X Secure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Make sure that the ignition is switched off . All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster must be
off. When using the key, turn the key to position 0in the ignition lock and remove it (Y page 158).
X Switch off all electrical consumers, e.g. rear window heating, lighting etc.
X Open the bonnet. Position number
Bidentifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting
device.
X Slide cover :of positive terminal ;in the direction of the arrow.
X Connect positive terminal ;on your vehicle to positive terminal =of donor battery Busing the
jump lead, always beginning with positive terminal ;on your own vehicle first.
X Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed. 398
Jump-startingBreakdown assistance