tailgate MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV 2017 W166 Owner's Manual

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 201
Cruise control ................................ 166
Display message ............................ 255
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 204
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 203
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package) ........... 176
Rear view camera .......................... 191
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 200
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Brakes ........................................... 158
Break-in period .............................. 131
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 174
Downhill gradient ........................... 158
Drinking and driving ....................... 157
Driving in winter ............................. 161
Driving on flooded roads ................ 160
Driving on sand .............................. 164
Driving on wet roads ...................... 160
Driving over obstacles ................... 164
Exhaust check ............................... 157
Fuel ................................................ 156
General .......................................... 156
Hydroplaning ................................. 160
Icy road surfaces ........................... 161
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 159
Off-road driving .............................. 162
Off-road fording ............................. 161
Snow chains .................................. 343
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 131
Tire ruts ......................................... 164
Towing a trailer .............................. 216
Traveling uphill ............................... 165
Wet road surface ........................... 159
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 257
Function/notes ............................. 210
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 229
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 139E
EASY-ENTRY featureActivating/deactivating ................. 234
Function/notes ............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/notes ............................. 101
Switching on/off ........................... 234
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................ 295
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 157
On-board computer ....................... 226
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 137
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 136
Deactivating/activating ................. 137
General information ....................... 136
Important safety notes .................. 136
Introduction ................................... 136
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 81
Vehicle ............................................. 81
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 367
Important safety notes .................. 366
Removing ....................................... 367
Storage location ............................ 367
Stowing .......................................... 367
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 53
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 85
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 26
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 277
Display message ............................ 251
10Index

Rear window wiperReplacing the wiper blade .............. 117
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 102
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 379
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 147
Refueling process .......................... 148
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 310
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 311
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 112
High-beam headlamps ................... 113
Important safety notes .................. 112
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 113
Low-beam headlamps .................... 113
Overview of bulb types .................. 112
Turn signals (front) ......................... 114
Reporting safety defects .................... 30
Rescue card ......................................... 30
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 253
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 128
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 246
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Warning lamp (function) ................... 42
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 89
Roller sunblinds ............................... 91
Side windows ................................... 86
Sliding sunroof ................................. 89
Tailgate ............................................ 82
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 250 Roadside Assistance (breakdown)
.... 27
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 91
Rear side windows ......................... 300
Roof carrier ........................................ 297
Roof lining and carpets (c lean
ing
guidelines) ......................................... 325
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 380
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 227
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 286
Inserting/removing ........................ 286
Removing ....................................... 286
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Selecting ........................................ 229
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 45
Adjusting the height ......................... 44
Cleaning ......................................... 325
Correct usage .................................. 44
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 43
Introduction ..................................... 42
Releasing ......................................... 45
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 234
Warning lamp ................................. 268
18Index

SMSsee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Snow chains
Information .................................... 343
Sockets
Center console .............................. 301
General notes ................................ 301
Luggage compartment ...................3 02
Rear compartment ......................... 301
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 282
Special seat belt retractor .................. 57
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 227
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 223
Selecting the display unit ...............2 32
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 250
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 133
STEER CONTROL .................................. 72
Steering
Display message ............................ 266
Steering Pilot
Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Display message ............................ 261
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 100
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 224
Cleaning ......................................... 324
Important safety notes .................. 100
Steering wheel heating .................. 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Switching on/off ........................... 101 Steering wheel paddle shifters
........ 144
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 236
Stowage areas ................................... 288
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 289
Center console .............................. 290
Center console (rear) ..................... 290
C

up holders ................................... 298
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 290
Glove box ....................................... 289
Important safety information ......... 288
Stowage net ................................... 290
Stowage net ....................................... 290
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 343
Sun visor ............................................ 299
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 184
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 235
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 28
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 128
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 286
T
Tachometer ........................................ 223
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 265
Emergency unlocking ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 81
Limiting the opening angle ............... 84
Opening dimensions ...................... 380
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 84
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 83
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82
Power closing .................................. 81
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
20Index

Trailer towingActive Blind Spot Assist ................. 207
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 209
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 203
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 221
Transfer case ..................................... 147
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 142
Transporting the vehicle .................. 338
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 165
Driving downhill ............................. 166
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ...............................................1 65
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 25
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 26
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 226
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 227
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 250
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 114
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 371
Installation ..................................... 371
Transmission output (maximum) .... 371
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 361
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) .............................8 0
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .......235 USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 286
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........299
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 29
Data acquisition ............................... 30
Display message ............................ 264
Equipment ....................................... 26
Individual settings .......................... 232
Limited Warranty .............................3 0
Loading .......................................... 351
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 365
Maintenance .................................... 27
Operating safety .............................. 28
Parking .......................................... 153
Parking for a long period ................ 156
Pulling away ................................... 135
Raising ........................................... 363
Reporting problems ......................... 29
Securing from rolling away ............ 362
Towing away .................................. 336
Transporting .................................. 338
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 74
Vehicle data ................................... 380
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 380
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 383
Fording depth ................................ 382
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 383
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 380
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 372
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 255
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 326
Index23

XTo arm:lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm system
is armed after approximately 15 seconds.
XTo deactivate using the SmartKey: unlock
the vehicle with the SmartKey.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
XTo deactivate using KEYLESS-GO: unlock
the vehicle with KEYLESS-GO.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the vehi- cle.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
Ra door
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe tailgate
Rthe hood
XTo switch the alarm off with the Smart-
Key: press the %or& button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
XTo stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The SmartKey
must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the vehi- cle.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you close
the open door that triggered it, for example.
iIf the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call sys-
tem automatically notifies the Customer
Assista nce C
enter. This is done either by text
message or data connection. The emergency
call system sends the message or data provi-
ded that:
Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace service.
Rthe mbrace service has been activated
properly.
Rthe necessary mobile phone network is
available.
Protection against theft73
Safety
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SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
RStart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag-
netic fields. Otherwise, the remote control
function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin-
ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey.
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil.
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
This can affect the functionality of the Smart- Key. Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO
Start function key in the temperature-controlled
cup holder. Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO or KEY-
LESS-GO Start function key will not be detected.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function:
do
not keep the SmartKey in the cargo compart-
ment. Otherwise, the SmartKey may not be
detected, e.g. when starting the engine using
the Start/Stop button.
SmartKey functions
:& To lock the vehicle
;FTo open/close the tailgate
=%To unlock the vehicle
XTo unlock centrally: press the%button.
If you do not open the vehicle within approx-
imately 40 seconds of unlocking:
Rthe vehicle is locked again.
Ranti-theft protection is reactivated.
XTo lock centrally: press the&button.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks the
following components:
Rthe doors
Rthe tailgate
Rthe fuel filler flap
The turn signals flash once when unlocking and
three times when locking.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (
Ypage 233).
You will receive visual and acoustic locking con-
firmation if all components were able to be
locked.
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If activated in the multimedia system, the loca-
tor lighting also lights up in the dark (see sepa-
rate operating instructions).
XTo open the tailgate automatically from
outside the vehicle:press and hold theF
button until the tailgate opens.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
XTo close the tailgate automatically from
outside the vehicle: if the SmartKey is loca-
ted in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle,
press the Fbutton on the SmartKey.
When the tailgate closes you can then release
the button.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a KEY-
LESS-GO key in the vehicle (
Ypage 134).
Locking/unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry the
SmartKey with you. You can combine the func-
tions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a conven-
tional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle by using
KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using the
& button on the SmartKey.
The driver's door and the door at which the han-
dle is used, must both be closed. The SmartKey
must be outside the vehicle. When locking or
unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the distance
between the SmartKey and the corresponding
door handle must not be greater than 3 ft (1 m).
KEYLESS-GO checks whether a valid SmartKey
is in the vehicle by periodically establishing a
radio connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey. This happens:
Rwhen starting the engine
Rwhile driving
Rwhen the external door handles are touched
Rduring convenience closing
XTo unlock the vehicle: touch the inner sur-
face of the door handle.
XTo lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface :
or ;.
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
XConvenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ;for an extended
period.
Further information on the convenience closing
feature (
Ypage 87).
If you pull on the handle of the tailgate, only the cargo compartment of the vehicle is unlocked.
Deactivating and activating
If you do not intend to use a SmartKey for an
extended period of time, you can deactivate the
KEYLESS-GO function of the SmartKey. The
SmartKey will then use very little power, thereby
conserving battery power. For the purposes of
activation/deactivation, the vehicle must not be
nearby.
XTo deactivate: press the&button on the
SmartKey twice in rapid succession.
The battery check lamp of the SmartKey
flashes twice briefly and lights up once, KEY-
LESS-GO is deactivated (
Ypage 77).
XTo activate: press any button on the Smart-
Key.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
KEYLESS-GO and all of its associated features
are available again.
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Automa tic locking featu re
XTo deactivate:press and hold butto n: for
about fiv eseconds until atone sounds.
XTo activate: press and hold butto n; for
about fiv eseconds until atone sounds.
If you press on eof th etwo buttons and do no t
hear atone ,th erelevan tsetting has already
been selected.
The vehicl eis locke dautomatically when th e
ignition is switched on and th ewheels are turn-
ing .
You could therefor ebe locke dout if:
Rth evehicl eis bein gpushed.
Rth evehicl eis bein gtowed.
Rth evehicl eis on aroller dynamometer.
You can also switch th eautomatic locking func-
tion on and off usin gth eon-board computer
(
Ypage 233).
Power closing
Powe rclosin gpulls th edoor sand tailgat eint o
their locks automatically eve nif they are no t
completely closed.
XTo power close adoor :push th edoor int o
th eloc kup to th efirst deten tposition .
Powe rclosin gwill pull th edoor fully closed.
XTo power close th etailgate: lightlypress
th etailgat edownwards.
Powe rclosin gwill pull th etailgat efully
closed.
Unlocking/locking the driver's door
using the mechanical key
i
If you want to centrally loc kth evehicl eusin g
th emechanical key, begi nby pressing th e
locking butto nfor th einterior locking mech-
anism while th edriver's door is open .The n
loc kth edriver's door usin gth emechanical
key.
XInser tth emechanical ke yint oth eloc kof th e
driver's door as far as it will go.
XTo unlock: turnth emechanical ke ycounter-
clockwise to position 1.
XTo lock:turnth emechanical ke yclockwise as
far as it will go to position 1.
If you use th emechanical ke yto unloc kand
open th edriver's door ,th eanti-thef talarm sys-
te m will be triggered .Switc hoff th ealarm
(
Ypage 72).
If you loc kth evehicl eas described above, th e
fuel filler flap is no tlocked. The anti-thef talarm
system is no tarmed.
Cargo compa rtment
Import ant safety notes
GWARNIN G
Combustion engines emi tpoisonous exhaust
gase ssuc has carbon monoxide. If th etailgat e
is open when th eengin eis running, particu-
larly if th evehicl eis moving ,exhaust fumes
could ente rth epassenger compartment.
There is aris kof poisoning .
Turn off th eengin ebefore opening th etail-
gate. Never drive wit hth etailgat eopen .
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GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
!The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Ypage 380).
You should preferably place luggage or loads in
the cargo compartment. Observe the loading
guidelines (
Ypage 288).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo com-
partment. You could otherwise lock yourself
out.
Vehicles without the EASY-PACK tailgate:
the tailgate can be:
Ropened and closed manually from outside
Runlocked from inside with the emergency
release
For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate:
you can:
Rclose the tailgate manually from outside
Ropen the tailgate automatically from outside
Ropen and close the tailgate automatically
from inside
Runlock the tailgate from inside with the emer- gency release
Rlimit the opening angle of the tailgate
Tailgate reversing feature
On vehicles with the tailgate remote closing fea-
ture, the tailgate is equipped with automatic
obstacle recognition with a reversing feature. If
a solid object blocks or restricts the tailgate
when automatically opening or closing, this pro-
cedure is stopped. If the tailgate is stopped dur-
ing the closing procedure, it will open again automatically. The automatic obstacle recogni-
tion with reversing feature is only an aid. It is not
a substitute for your attentiveness when open-
ing and closing the tailgate.
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not respond:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
Rover the last Óin (8 mm) of the closing
movement
The reversing feature cannot prevent some-
one from becoming trapped in these situa-
tions in particular. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress the Fbutton on the SmartKey, or
Rpull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door or
Rpress the closing or locking button on the
tailgate or
Rpull the handle on the tailgate
Opening and closing manually from
outside
Opening
XPress the %button on the SmartKey.
XPull handle :.
XRaise the tailgate.
Vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate: if you
pull handle :and then release it, the tailgate
opens automatically.
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Closing
XPull the tailgate down using recess:.
XAllow the tailgate to drop into the lock.
XLock the vehicle if necessary with the &
button on the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
iIf a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the cargo
compartment, the tailgate will not lock.
Opening/closing automatically from
outside
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the tailgate. More-
over, people, e.g. children, may be standing in the closing area or may enter the closing area
during the closing process. There is a risk of
injury.
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:
Rpress the Fbutton on the SmartKey.
Rpull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
Rpress the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
Rpull the handle on the tailgate
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
!The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate is
opening or closing.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Ypage 380).
iNotes on the automatic reversing feature for
the tailgate (Ypage 82).
Opening the tailgate automatically
You can open the tailgate automatically with the
SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate.
XPress and hold the Fbutton on the Smart-
Key until the tailgate opens.
or
XWhen the tailgate is unlocked, pull the tailgate
handle and let it go again immediately.
or
XWith the tailgate stopped in an intermediate
position, pull the tailgate upwards.
You can release the tailgate as soon as the
tailgate starts to open.
Closing the tailgate automatically
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