washer fluid MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV 2019 Owner's Manual

Route guidance active
...................... 234S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 293
Inserting/removing ........................ 293
Removing ....................................... 293
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Selecting ........................................ 235
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 97
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat bel t......................... 48
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 333
Correct usage .................................. 47
Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Introduction ..................................... 45
Releasing ......................................... 48
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 240
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 101
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 99
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 109
Cleaning the cover ......................... 333
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 298
Important safety notes .................... 97 Overview .......................................... 97
Seat heating problem .................... 103
Seat ventilation problem ................ 103
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 108
Switching seat heating on/of
f....... 101
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.. 102
Section
Sliding sunroof ................................. 92
Securing hooks .................................. 300
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 332
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 330
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 238
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 388
Coolant (engine) ............................ 388
DEF special additives ..................... 386
Engine oil ....................................... 387
Fuel ................................................ 384
Important safety notes .................. 383
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 389
Washer fluid ................................... 389
Setting the air distribution ............... 129
Setting the airflow ............................ 129
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 241
On-board compute r....................... 239
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 242
Side impact air bag ............................. 51
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 256 Index
19

Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 270
Equipment ....................................... 28
Individual settings .......................... 239
Limited Warranty ............................. 32
Loading .......................................... 361
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 84
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 77
Lowering ........................................ 375
Maintenance .................................... 29
Operating safety .............................. 30
Parking .......................................... 156
Parking for a long period ................ 159
Pulling away ................................... 138
Raising ........................................... 373
Reporting problems ........................ .31
Securing from rolling away ............ 372
Towing away .................................. 345
Transporting .................................. 348
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 84
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 77
Vehicle data ................................... 390
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 390
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 393
Fording depth ................................ 392
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 393
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 390
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 84
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 382
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 185
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 261
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 335
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 235
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
VIN ...................................................... 382
Seat ............................................... 383
Type plate ...................................... 382 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 277
Brake s........................................... 276
Coolant .......................................... 283
Distance warning ........................... 285
Engine diagnostics ......................... 283
ESP ®
.............................................. 279
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 280
Fuel tank ........................................ 283
Overview .......................................... 37
Parking brake ................................ 282
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 45
Reserve fuel ................................... 283
Restraint system ............................ 282
Seat belt ........................................ 274
Tire pressure monitor .................... 286
Warranty .............................................. 28
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 272
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 376
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 375
Wheel chock ...................................... 372
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 371
Checking ........................................ 351
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Emergency spare wheel ................. 376
Important safety notes .................. 351
Information on driving .................... 351
Interchanging/changing ................ 371
Mounting a new wheel ................... 374
Mounting a wheel .......................... 372
Overview ........................................ 351
Removing a whee l.......................... 374
Snow chains .................................. 353
Storing ........................................... 372
Tightening torque ........................... 375
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 376
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 253
Operation ......................................... 51 24
Index

Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 129
Infrared reflective .......................... 320
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer flui d....................... 325
Important safety notes .................. 389
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Rear window wipe r........................ 118
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 118
Replacing the wiper blades
(MAGIC VISION CONTROL) ............ 119
Switching on/of f........................... 117
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 164
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 353
Radiator cover ............................... 322
Winter tires
M+S tire s....................................... 353
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 330
Replacing ....................................... 118
Replacing (rear window )................ 120
Replacing (windshield) ................... 118
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 332
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/of f........................... 129 Index
25

X
Remove the bulb from bulb holder 0044.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0044.
X Simultaneously push down on bulb holder 0044
and push lever 0087downwards (headlamps on
the left in the direction of travel) or pull
upwards (headlamps on the right in the direc-
tion of travel).
X Press on housing cover 0043and turn it clock-
wise. Turn signals
X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0043counter-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn bulb holder 0044counter-clockwise and
pull out.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 0044.
X Insert new bulb into bulb holder 0044.
X Insert bulb holder 0044and turn it clockwise.
X Press on housing cover 0043and turn it to the
right. Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers
on/off
! Do not operate the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry, as this could damage
the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col-
lected on the windshield can scratch the glass
if wiping takes place when the windshield is
dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always use washer fluid when operating the windshield
wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on the
windshield after the vehicle has been washed
in an automatic car wash, wax or other resi-
dues may be the reason for this. Clean the
windshield using washer fluid after washing
the vehicle in an automatic car wash.
! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to
optical influences and the windshield becom- ing dirty in dry weather conditions, the wind-
shield wipers may be activated inadvertently. This could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch off the windshield wipers in dry weather. Combination switch
0047
003F Windshield wiper off
0048 0062 Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor set
to low sensitivity)
0049 0063 Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
004A 00AA Continuous wipe, slow
004B 00A9 Continuous wipe, fast
0084 00D3 Single wipe
006B 00D4 To wipe with washer fluid
X Switch on the ignition.
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
In the 0062or0063 position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically according
to the intensity of the rain. In the 0063position,
the rain sensor is more sensitive than in
the 0062 position, causing the windshield wiper
to wipe more frequently.
Vehicles with MAGIC VISION CONTROL: the
washer fluid is fed through the wiper blades and when wiping with washer fluid 00D4the washer
fluid is emitted directly from the blades. Windshield wipers
117Lights and windshield wipers Z

If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield will
no longer be wiped properly. This could preventyou from observing the traffic conditions. Switching the rear window wipers
on/off
Combination switch
0043
00C5 Rear window wiper switch
0048 008E Wipes with washer fluid
0049 ISwitches on intermittent wiping
004A 0Switches off intermittent wiping
004B 008E Wipes with washer fluid
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0047or0048
(Y page 135).
X Turn switch 0043on the combination switch to
the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
the 00C5 symbol appears in the assistance
graphic in the instrument cluster. Further
information on the assistance graphic
(Y page 237). Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades. !
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, make
sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the
wiper.
! Never open the hood/tailgate if a wiper arm
has been folded away from the windshield/
rear window.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear
window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the
wiper arm without a wiper blade and it falls
onto the windshield/rear window, the wind-
shield/rear window may be damaged by the
force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Changing the windshield wiper blades Moving the wiper arms to a vertical posi-
tion
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0092in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X Set the windshield wiper to position 00AAon
the combination switch.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0047in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X As soon as the wiper arms are vertical to the
hood, turn the SmartKey to position 0092in the
ignition lock (Y page 135).
X Remove the SmartKey.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the windshield
until you feel them snap into place.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
X Set the windshield wiper to the 00AAposition.
X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
the windshield wiper starts.
X When the wiper arms are vertical to the hood,
press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
the windshield wiper stops.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the windshield
until you feel them snap into place. 118
Windshield wipersLights and windshield wipers

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0066 The hood is open.
G WARNING
The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 156).
X Close the hood. 0051 At least one door is open.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Close all the doors. 00CC
Power Steering Mal‐ Power Steering Mal‐
function See Opera‐ function See Opera‐
tor's Manual tor's Manual The power steering is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
If you are able to steer safely:
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
If you are unable to steer safely:
X Do not drive on.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Phone No Service Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/receiver
range.
X Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears
in the multifunction display. 00B2
Check Washer Fluid Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below
the minimum.
X Add washer fluid (Y page 325).Wiper Malfunction‐
Wiper Malfunction‐
ing ing The windshield wipers are malfunctioning.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Hazard Warning
Hazard Warning
Flashers Malfunc‐ Flashers Malfunc‐
tioning tioning The hazard warning lamps are faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 272
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Adding washer fluid to the windshield
washer system
Example: washer fluid reservoir
X
To open: pull cap0043upwards by the tab.
X Add the premixed washer fluid.
X To close: press cap 0043onto the filler neck
until it engages.
If the washer fluid level drops below the recom- mended minimum of 1 liter, a message appears in the multifunction display prompting you to
add washer fluid (Y page 272).
Further information on windshield washer fluid
(Y page 389). ASSYST PLUS
Service message
i If the scheduled service intervals are excee-
ded, this may result in damage to the vehicle.
You can obtain up-to-date information concern-
ing the servicing of your vehicle from a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
i The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not show any information on the engine oil level. Observe the notes on the engine oil
level (Y page 322).
The multifunction display shows a service mes-
sage for several seconds, e.g.:
R Service A in .. Days
Service A in .. Days
R Service A Due Service A Due
R Service A Exceeded by .. Days
Service A Exceeded by .. Days
Depending on the operating conditions of the
vehicle, the remaining time or distance until the
next service due date is displayed. The letter
A Aor B
B, possibly in connection with a
number or another letter, shows the type of ser-
vice. A
Astands for a minor service and B
Bfor a
major service.
Further information can be obtained at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does
not take into account any periods of time during
which the battery is disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service sched-
ule:
X Note down the service due date displayed in
the multifunction display before disconnect-
ing the battery.
or X After reconnecting the battery, subtract the
battery disconnection periods from the ser-
vice date shown on the display. Hiding a service message
X Press the 0038or0076 button on the steering
wheel. Displaying service messages
X Switch on the ignition.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steering
wheel to select the Serv. Serv.menu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
ASSYST
ASSYST PLUS
PLUSsubmenu and confirm by press-
ing the 0076button.
The service due date appears in the multi-
function display. Information about Service
Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service
interval display !
If the ASSYST PLUS service interval display
has been inadvertently reset, this setting can
be corrected at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Have service work carried out as described in the Maintenance Booklet. This may otherwise
lead to increased wear and damage to the
major assemblies or the vehicle. ASSYST PLUS
325Maintenance and care Z

tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
! Always maintain a distance of at least 12 in
(30 cm) between the vehicle and the power
washer nozzle. Information about the correct
distance is available from the equipment
manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
R Tires
R Door gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc.
R Electrical components
R Battery
R Plug-type couplings
R Light bulbs
R Seals
R Trim elements
R Ventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components can
lead to leaks or failures.
! Vehicles with decorative foil: parts of your
vehicle are covered with decorative foil. Main- tain a distance of at least 27.5 in (70 cm)
between the foil-wrapped parts of the vehicle and the nozzle of the high pressure cleaner.
Information about the correct distance is
available from the equipment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
The water temperature of the high-pressure
cleaner must not exceed 140 °F (60 °C).
Cleaning the paintwork !
Do not affix:
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by
corrosion and damage caused by inadequate
care cannot always be completely repaired. In
such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop. X
Remove dirt immediately, where possible,
while avoiding rubbing too hard.
X Soak insect remains with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
X Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off
the treated areas afterwards.
X Remove tree resin, oils, fuels and greases by
rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petro-
leum ether or lighter fluid
X Remove coolant and brake fluid with a moist
cloth and clear water.
X Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
X Use silicone remover to remove wax.
If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint
surface, use the paint care products recommen-
ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the
case approximately every three to five months,
depending on the climate conditions and the
care product used.
If dirt has penetrated the paint surface or if the
paint has become dull, the paint cleaner recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz
should be used.
Do not use these care products in the sun or on the hood while the hood is hot.
X Use a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB Touch-
Up Stick, to repair slight damage to the paint-
work quickly and provisionally.
Matte finish care !
Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing causes the finish to shine.
! The following can give the paint a glossy
appearance and thus reduce the matt effect:
R Rubbing hard with unsuitable agents
R Washing the vehicle in direct sunlight
! Never use paint cleaner, buffing or polishing
products, or gloss preserver, e.g. wax, for the purpose of paintwork care. These products
are only suitable for high-gloss surfaces. Their
use on vehicles with matte paintwork leads to
considerable surface damage or, more spe-
cifically, to shiny, spotted areas.
Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! Only use automatic car washes which cor-
respond to the latest technological stand-
ards. Never use wash programs which finish
by treating the vehicle with hot wax. 328
CareMaintenance and care

from the data shown here. You can find the
data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle
identification plate. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
X
Open the front right-hand door.
X Open cover 0043in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
The VIN can be seen. The VIN can also be found in the following loca-
tions:
R on the lower edge of windshield 0044
R on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 382) Engine number
0043
Emission control information plate, includ-
ing the certification of both federal and Cali-
fornian emissions standards
0044 Engine number (stamped into the crank-
case)
0087 VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield) Service products and filling capaci-
ties
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following: R Fuels
R Exhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g.
DEF
R Lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Windshield washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerant Service products and filling capacities
383Technical data Z

The antifreeze concentrate/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the engine cooling system
should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †).
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection down
to -49 ‡[-45 †]). Otherwise, heat will not be
dissipated as effectively.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accordance
with MB Specifications for Service Products
310.1.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is filled
with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate
antifreeze and anti-corrosion protection.
i The coolant is checked at specified intervals
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Filling capacities Missing values were not available at time of
going to print. Model Capacity
Mercedes‑AMG
vehicles
Approx. 11.9 US qt
(11.3l) GLE 300 d 4MATIC
Approx. 10.7 US qt
(10.1l) GLE 350
Approx. 11.1 US qt
(10.5l) GLE 350 4MATIC
Approx. 11.1 US qt
(10.5l) GLE 350 d 4MATIC
Approx. 12.2 US qt
(11.5l) GLE 400 4MATIC
Approx. 10.3 US qt
(9.7 l) Mercedes-AMG
GLE 43 4MATIC
Approx. 10.3 US qt
(9.7 l) GLE 550 4MATIC
All other models
Approx. 10.3 US qt
(9.7 l) Windshield washer system
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
Do not use distilled or de-ionized water. Other-
wise, the level sensor may give a false reading.
When handling washer fluid, observe the impor- tant safety notes on service products
(Y page 383).
At temperatures above freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of
water and windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit.
Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of
water and washer fluid, e.g. MB WinterFit.
For the correct mixing ratio refer to the infor- mation on the antifreeze reservoir.
i Add windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all
year round. Climate control system refrigerant
Important safety notes The climate control system of your vehicle is fil-
led with refrigerant R‑134a.
The instruction label regarding the refrigerant
type used can be found on the radiator cross
member.
! Only the refrigerant R‑134a and the PAG oil
approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used.
The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with
any other PAG oil that is not approved for Service products and filling capacities
389Technical data Z