MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV 2018 Service Manual

Center console
Center console, upper section
FunctionPage
:Multimedia system; see the
Digital Operator's Manual
;cSeat heating101
=sSeat ventilation102
?cParking Assist
PARKTRONIC187
Aè ECO start/stop func-
tion139
FunctionPage
B£ Hazard warning lamps112
CPASSENGER AIRBAG indica-
tor lamps45
Anti-theft alarm system indi-
cator lamp75
DåESP®70
Center console39
At a glance

Center console, lower section
iVehicles with the Off-Road Engineering
package
FunctionPage
FStowage compartment297
Cup holder304
Ashtray307
Cigarette lighter307
Socket308
GSelector wheel for level con-
trol179
HÃ DSR (Downhill Speed
Regulation)213
Ir Manual gearshifting
(permanent setting)147
JDYNAMIC SELECT controller142
KStowage compartment with
Media Interface296
FunctionPage
LTouchpad; see Digital Opera-
tor's Manual
M% Back button (see the
Digital Operator's Manual)
NMultimedia system control-
ler; see Digital Operator's
Manual
Og Switches to the favor-
ites button (see the Digital
Operator's Manual)
PSwitches to the vehicle set-
tings display (see the Digital
Operator's Manual)
Q+ LOW RANGE off-road
gear216
40Center console
At a glance

iVehicles with the AIRMATIC package and
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
FunctionPage
FStowage compartment297
Cup holder304
Ashtray307
Cigarette lighter307
Socket308
GÃ DSR (Downhill Speed
Regulation)213
Hr Manual gearshifting
(permanent setting)147
IDYNAMIC SELECT controller142
JStowage compartment with
Media Interface296
KTouchpad; see Digital Opera-
tor's Manual
FunctionPage
L% Back button (see the
Digital Operator's Manual)
MMultimedia system control-
ler; see Digital Operator's
Manual
Ng Switches to the favor-
ites button (see the Digital
Operator's Manual)
OSwitches to the vehicle set-
tings display (see the Digital
Operator's Manual)
AMG adaptive sport suspen-
sion system (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)
186
PÁ Level control185
Center console41
At a glance

Overhead control panel
FunctionPage
:pSwitches the left-hand
reading lamp on/off114
;c Switches the front inte-
rior lighting on114
=u Switches the rear inte-
rior lighting on or off114
?| Switches the front inte-
rior lighting/automatic inte-
rior lighting control off
114
Ap Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off114
B3 Opens/closes the pan-
orama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and roller sun-
blinds
94
FunctionPage
CEyeglasses compartment297
DF Breakdown assistance
call button (mbrace system)311
EG SOS button (mbrace
system)310
Fï Info call button
(mbrace system)312
GRear-view mirror105
HButtons for the garage door
opener319
IMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System
1
1The Voice Control System is only available in combination with COMAND. Please observe the separate oper-
ating instructions.
42Overhead control panel
At a glance

Door controlpanel
FunctionPage
:Opens th edoo r83
;%&Unlocks/locks
the vehicle83
=r 45=
Stores settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and steering
column (memory function)
108
?Adjusts the seats97
A7Zö\
Adjusts and folds the exterior
mirrors in/out electrically
105
FunctionPage
BW Opens/closes the side
windows89
Cq Opens/closes the tail-
gate87
D6 Plug-in hybrid: Unlocks
the fuel filler flap
En Activates/deactivates
the override feature for the
side windows in the rear
compartment
65
Door control panel43
At a glance

Panic alarm
XTo activate:press!button :for
approximately one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed.
XTo deactivate: press!button :again.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑GO:
XPress the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi- cle occupants coming into contact with parts of
the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident.
The restraint system can also reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants are subjected during
an accident.
The restraint system comprises:
RSeat belt system
RAir bags
RChild restraint system
RChild seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if, at all times, all
vehicle occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly
(Ypage 47)
Rhave the seat and head restraint adjusted
properly (Ypage 97) As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the correct
driver's seat position (
Ypage 97).
You also have to make sure that an air bag can
inflate properly if deployed (
Ypage 49).
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the air bag
increases the level of protection for vehicle
occupants in the event of an accident. For exam-
ple, if, in the event of an accident, the protection
offered by the seat belt is sufficient, the air bags
are not deployed. When an accident occurs, only
the air bags that increase protection in that par- ticular accident situation are deployed. How-
ever, seat belts and air bags generally do not
protect against objects penetrating the vehicle
from the outside.
Information on restraint system operation can
be found under "Triggering of the Emergency
Tensioning Devices and air bags" (
Ypage 56).
See "Children in the vehicle" for information on
children traveling with you in the vehicle as well
as on child restraint systems (
Ypage 59).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modifications to the restraint system may
cause it to no longer work as intended. The
restraint system may then not perform its
intended protective function and may fail in an
accident or trigger unexpectedly, for example.
This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic
components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify components of the
restraint system to accommodate a person with
disabilities, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for details. USA only: for further
information contact our Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800 FOR-MERCEDES
(1‑800‑367‑6372).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use
driving aids which have been approved specifi-
cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
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Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at
regular intervals while the engine is running.
Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in
good time.
The6 restraint system warning lamp on the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec-
onds after the vehicle is started. The compo-
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6restraint
system warning lamp:
Rdoes not light up after the ignition is switched
on
Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with the
engine running
Rlights up again while the engine is running
GWARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or may not deploy as
intended during an accident. This can affect
for example the Emergency Tensioning
Device or the air bag. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp :and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ;are
part of the Occupant Classification System
(OCS). The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
onds, subsequently both indicator lamps are
off (PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the
front-passenger front air bag is able to deploy
in the event of an accident.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front air bag is deactivated. It will
then not be deployed in the event of an acci-
dent.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp shows the status of the front-passenger
front air bag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag must
either be deactivated or enabled; see the fol-
lowing points. You must make sure of this both
before and during a journey.
RChildren in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled or deactivated depends on the instal-led child restraint system, and the age and
size of the child. Therefore, be sure to observe
the notes on the "Occupant Classification
System (OCS)" (
Ypage 51) and on "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" (Ypage 59). There you
will also find instructions on rearward and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front-passenger seat.
RAll other persons: depending on the classi-
fication of the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag is ena-
bled or deactivated (
Ypage 51). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ (
Ypage 45) and "Air bags"
(Ypage 49). There you can also find infor-
mation on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restricting the movement of vehicle occupants
in the event of an accident or the vehicle rolling over. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants
coming into contact with parts of the vehicle
interior or being ejected from the vehicle. Fur-
thermore, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle
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occupant in the best position in relation to the
air bag.
The seat belt system comprises:
RSeat belts
REmergency Tensioning Devices for the front
seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear
RSeat belt force limiters
If the seat belt is pulled out of the belt outlet
quickly or with a jerky movement, the belt
retractor locks. The belt strap cannot be extrac-
ted any further.
The Emergency Tensioning Device tightens the
seat belt in an accident, pulling the belt close
against the body. However it does not pull the
vehicle occupant back in the direction of the
backrest.
The Emergency Tensioning Device does not cor-
rect an incorrect seat position or the routing of
an incorrectly fastened seat belt.
When triggered, a seat belt force limiter helps to
reduce the force exerted by the seat belt on the
vehicle occupant.
The seat belt force limiters for the front seats are
synchronized with the front air bags, which
absorb part of the deceleration force. This can
reduce the force exerted on the vehicle occu-
pants during an accident.
!If the front-passenger seat is not occupied,
do not engage the seat belt tongue in the
buckle on the front-passenger seat. Other-
wise, in addition to other systems, the Emer-
gency Tensioning Device could also be trig-
gered in the event of an accident and would
need to be replaced.
Important safety notes
The use of seat belts and child restraint systems
is required by law in:
Rall 50 states
Rthe U.S. territories
Rthe District of Columbia
Rall Canadian provinces
Even where this is not required by law, all vehicle
occupants should correctly fasten their seat
belts before starting the journey.
GWARNING
If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot
perform its intended protective function. An
incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause
injuries, for example, in the event of an acci-
dent or when braking or changing direction
abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit-
ting properly.
The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if, at all times, all vehicle occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly
(Ypage 47)
Rhave the seat and head restraint adjusted
properly (Ypage 97)
GWARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seat belt is routed
across the center of your shoulder.
GWARNING
Persons less than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall cannot
wear the seat belt correctly without an addi-
tional and suitable restraint system. If the
seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot per-
form its intended protective function. An
incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause
injuries, for example, in the event of an acci-
dent or when braking or changing direction
abruptly. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
For this reason, always secure persons under
5 ft (1.50 m) tall in suitable additional restraint
systems.
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If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50m)in height is traveling in the
vehicle:
Ralways secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cle. The child restraint system must be appro-
priate to the age, weight and size of the child
Ralways observe the instructions and safety
notes on "Children in the vehicle"
(
Ypage 59) in addition to the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation and oper-
ating instructions
Ralways observe the instructions and safety
notes on the "Occupant classification system
(OCS)" (
Ypage 51)
GWARNING
The seat belts may not perform their intended protective function if:
Rthey are damaged, modified, extremely
dirty, bleached or dyed
Rthe seat belt buckle is damaged or
extremely dirty
Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt
anchorages or inertia reels have been modi-
fied.
Seat belts may be damaged in an accident,
although the damage may not be visible, e.g.
due to splinters of glass. Modified or damaged
seat belts may tear or fail, e.g. in an accident.
Modified Emergency Tensioning Devices
could accidentally trigger or fail to deploy
when necessary. This poses an increased risk
of injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify the seat belts, Emergency Ten-
sioning Devices, belt anchorages and inertia
reels. Make sure that the seat belts are
undamaged, not worn out and clean. Follow-
ing an accident, have the seat belts checked
immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Only use seat belts that have been approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Proper use of the seat belts
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(Ypage 46).
All vehicle occupants must be wearing the seat
belt correctly before beginning the journey. Also
make sure that all vehicle occupants are always
wearing the seat belt correctly while the vehicle
is in motion.
When fastening the seat belt, always make sure
that:
Rthe seat belt buckle tongue is inserted only
into the belt buckle belonging to that seat
Rthe seat belt is pulled tight across your body
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter
coat.
Rthe seat belt is not twisted
Only then can the forces which occur be dis-
tributed over the area of the belt.
Rthe shoulder section of the belt is routed
across the center of your shoulder
The shoulder section of the seat belt should
not touch your neck or be routed under your
arm or behind your back. Where possible,
adjust the seat belt to the appropriate height.
Rthe lap belt is taut and passes across your lap as low down as possible
The lap belt must always be routed across
your hip joints and not across your abdomen.
This applies particularly to pregnant women.
If necessary, push the lap belt down to your
hip joint and pull it tight using the shoulder
section of the belt.
Rthe seat belt is not routed across sharp, poin-
ted or fragile objects
If you have such items located on or in your
clothing, e.g. pens, keys or eyeglasses, store
these in a suitable place.
Ronly one person is using a seat belt
Infants and children must never travel sitting
on the lap of a vehicle occupant. In the event
of an accident, they could be crushed
between the vehicle occupant and seat belt.
Robjects are never secured with a seat belt if
the seat belt is also being used by one of the
vehicle's occupants
Also ensure that there are never objects
between a person and the seat, e.g. cushions.
Seat belts are only intended to secure and
restrain vehicle occupants. Always observe the
"Loading guidelines" for securing objects, lug-
gage or loads (
Ypage 295).
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Fastening and adjusting the seat belts
Observeth esafet ynote son th eseat belt
(Ypage 46) and th enote son correct use of seat
belt s (Ypage 47) .
Basic illustration
XAdjustth eseat (Ypage 97).
The seat backrest must be in an almost
upright position .
XPull theseat belt smoothly from th ebelt outlet
and engage belt tongue ;intobelt
buckle :.
The seat belt on th edriver’s seat and th e
front-passenger seat may be tightened auto -
matically, see "Belt adjustment"
(
Ypage 48).
XIf necessary, pull up on th eshoulder section
of th eseat belt to tighten th ebelt across your
body.
The shoulder section of th eseat belt must
always be routed across th ecente rof th eshoul-
der .Adjus tth ebelt outlet if necessary.
XTo raise: slide thebelt outlet up.
The belt outlet will engage in various posi-
tions.
XTo lower :hold belt outlet release =and slide
th ebelt outlet down .
XLet go of belt outlet release =in th edesired
position and mak esure that th ebelt outlet
engages.
All seat belt sexcep tth edriver' sseat belt are
equipped wit h aspecial seat belt retracto rto
securel yfaste nchild restrain tsystems in th e
vehicle. Further information can be foun dunder
"Special seat belt retractor" (
Ypage 60).
Releasing seat belts
!Makesure that th eseat belt is fully rolled up.
Otherwise, th eseat belt or belt tongue will be
trapped in th edoor or in th eseat mechanism .
This could damag eth edoor ,th edoor trim
panel and th eseat belt .Damaged seat belt s
can no longer fulfill their protective function
and must be replaced. Visit aqualified spe-
cialist workshop.
XPress th erelease butto nin th ebelt buckle,
hold th ebelt tongue firmly and guide th ebelt
back.
Seat belt adjustment
The belt adjustmen tis aconvenience function
integrate dint oPRE-SAF E®.Wit hthis function ,
th edriver' sand front-passenger seat belt sare
adjusted to th eupper body of th evehicl eoccu-
pant.
The seat belt strap will slightly tighten if:
Rth ebelt tongue is inserted int oth ebuckle and
Rth eignition is switched on
The seat belt adjustmen twill apply acertai n
tightening force if any slac kis detected between
th evehicl eoccupant and th eseat belt .Do no t
grab hold of th eseat belt .
The belt adjustmen tcan be switched on and off
usin gth eon-board computer (
Ypage 239).
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger
The7 seat belt warning lamp in th einstru-
men tcluste ris areminder that all vehicl eoccu-
pants must wear their seat belts. It may ligh tup
continuously or flash. In addition ,there may be
a warning tone .
Regardles sof whether th edriver' sseat belt has
already been fastened, th e7 seat belt warn -
ing lamp lights up for six seconds eac htime th e
engin eis started. If th efron tdoor sare closed
and th edriver' sor front-passenger seat belt has
no tbeen fastened, th e7 seat belt warning
lamp lights up again after th esix seconds. As
soo nas th edriver' sand front-passenger seat
belt sare fastene dor afron tdoor is opened
again ,th e7 seat belt warning lamp goes out .
If th edriver' sseat belt is no tfastene dafter th e
engin eis started, an additional warning tone will
sound. The warning tone switches off after six
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