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GLEÉ1665843005EËÍ1665843005Order no. P166 0166 13 Part no. 1665843005 Edition A 2017GLE Operator's ManualOperator's Manual

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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-BenzWe urge you to read this Operator's Manualcarefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and alonger vehicle life, follow the instructions andwarning notices in this Operator's Manual.Ignoring them could result in damage to thevehicle or personal injury to you or others.Vehicle damage caused by failure to followinstructions is not covered by the MercedesBenz Limited Warranty.The equipment or product designation of yourvehicle may vary depending on:RModelROrderRCountry specificationRAvailabilityMercedes-Benz therefore reserves the right tointroduce changes in the following areas:RDesignREquipmentRTechnical featuresThe equipment in your vehicle may thereforediffer from that shown in the descriptions andillustrations.The following are integral components of thevehicle:RDigital Operator's ManualRPrinted Operator's ManualRMaintenance BookletREquipment-dependent supplementsKeep these documents in the vehicle at alltimes. If you sell the vehicle, always pass alldocuments on to the new owner.Your Operator's Manual:Digital form inside the vehicleThe Digital Operator's Manual providescomprehensive and specifically adaptedinformation on your vehicle's equipmentand multimedia system. It contains informative animations, individual languagesettings and an intuitive search function.Booklet inside the vehicleIn addition to this manual and the aforementioned digital media, you also have theoption to obtain a comprehensive printedversion of the Supplement for your multimedia system from your authorizedMercedes-Benz Center.Digital form via the InternetThe Operator's Manual on the Internet provides easy access to all informationregarding your vehicle and multimedia system. It also provides helpful animations,interesting background information and awide array of search options.Digital form as an AppUsing the Mercedes-Benz Guides App, youcan view all the information on your vehicleand multimedia system via mobile Internetor download it independently of networkaccess. Available for smartphones or tablets.You can also use the Mercedes-Benz GuidesApp:Please note that the Mercedes-Benz Guides Appmay not yet be available in your country.Mercedes-Benz USA, LLCMercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.A Daimler Company1665843005 É1665843005EËÍ

2ContentsIndex . 4Introduction .Protecting the environment .Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .Operator's Manual .Service and vehicle operation .Operating safety .QR codes for the rescue card .Data stored in the vehicle .Information on copyright .252525262628303032At a glance .Cockpit .Instrument cluster .Multifunction steering wheel .Center console .Overhead control panel .Door control panel .33333435363940Safety .Panic alarm .Occupant safety .Children in the vehicle .Pets in the vehicle .Driving safety systems .Protection against theft .41414157626272Opening and closing .SmartKey .Doors .Cargo compartment .Side windows .Sliding sunroof .747480818589Seats, steering wheel and mirrors . 94Correct driver's seat position . 94Seats . 94Steering wheel . 100Mirrors . 102Memory function . 105Lights and windshield wipers . 107Exterior lighting . 107Interior lighting .Replacing bulbs (vehicles with LEDheadlamps) .Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlamps) .Windshield wipers .111112112114Climate control .Overview of climate control systems .Operating the climate control systems .Setting the air vents .119119Driving and parking .Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle .Driving .DYNAMIC SELECT controller .Automatic transmission .Refueling .Parking .Driving tips .Driving systems .Towing a trailer .131131131139140147153156166215On-board computer and displays .Important safety notes .Displays and operation .Menus and submenus .Display messages .Warning and indicator lamps in theinstrument cluster .223223223226237Multimedia system .General notes .Important safety notes .Function restrictions .Operating system .281281281281282124129268Stowage and features . 288Stowage areas . 288Features . 298Maintenance and care . 314Engine compartment . 314ASSYST PLUS . 318

ContentsCare . 319Breakdown assistance .Where will I find.? .Flat tire .Battery (vehicle) .Jump-starting .Towing and tow-starting .Fuses .326326326331333336339Wheels and tires .Important safety notes .Operation .Winter operation .Tire pressure .Loading the vehicle .All about wheels and tires .Changing a wheel .Wheel and tire combinations .Emergency spare wheel .341341341343344351354361366366Technical data .Information regarding technical data .Vehicle electronics .Identification plates .Service products and filling capacities .Vehicle data .Vehicle data for off-road driving .Trailer tow hitch .3713713713723733803823843

4Index1, 2, 3 .4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)4MATIC (permanent four-wheeldrive) .12 V socketsee Sockets115 V socket .360 cameraCleaning .Display in the multimedia system .Function/notes .209302323196195AABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message . 239Function/notes . 63Important safety notes . 63Warning lamp . 271AccidentAutomatic measures after an accident . 56Activating media modeGeneral notes . 286Activating/deactivating coolingwith air dehumidification . 124Active Blind Spot AssistActivating/deactivating (onboard computer) . 232Display message . 259Function/information . 204Trailer towing . 207Active Brake AssistActivating or deactivating . 231Display message . 244Function/notes . 64Active Brake Assist with crosstraffic functionActivating or deactivating . 231Display message . 245Function/notes . 69Important safety notes . 70Warning lamp . 279Active Curve SystemDisplay message . 256Function/notes . 182Active Lane Keeping AssistActivating/deactivating (onboard computer) . 232Display message . 258Function/information . 207Trailer towing . 209Active light function . 109ADAPTIVE BRAKE . 69Adaptive Brake AssistFunction/notes . 65Adaptive Damping SystemFunction/notes . 184Adaptive damping systemsee ADS (Adaptive Damping System)Adaptive Highbeam AssistDisplay message . 251Function/notes . 110Switching on/off . 111Additives (engine oil) . 378Address booksee also Digital Operator's Manual . 281Adjusting the volumeAudio 20 . 282COMAND . 282ADS (Adaptive Damping System)Function/notes . 180Air bagsDeployment . 53Display message . 248Front air bag (driver, frontpassenger) . 47Important safety notes . 46Introduction . 46Knee bag . 47Occupant Classification System(OCS) . 48PASSENGER AIR BAG indicatorlamps . 42Side impact air bag . 48Window curtain air bag . 48Air filter (display message) . 254AIR FLOW . 125Air ventsGlove box . 129Important safety notes . 129

IndexRear . 130Setting . 129Setting the center air vents . 129Setting the side air vents . 129Air-conditioning systemsee Climate controlAIRMATIC packageADS (Adaptive Damping System) . 180Function/notes . 180AlarmATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) . 72Switching off (ATA) . 72Switching the function on/off(ATA) . 72Alarm systemsee ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)AMGAdaptive sport suspension system . 184AMG menu (on-board computer) . 235Anti-lock braking systemsee ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Anti-Theft Alarm systemsee ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)Approach/departure angle . 165Ashtray . 300Assistance display (on-board computer) . 231Assistance menu (on-board computer) . 230ASSYST PLUSDisplaying a service message . 318Hiding a service message . 318Resetting the service interval display . 318Service message . 318Special service requirements . 318ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)Activating/deactivating . 72Function . 72Switching off the alarm . 72ATTENTION ASSISTActivating/deactivating . 231Display message . 255Function/notes . 199Audio 20Switching on/off . 282Audio menu (on-board computer) .Audio systemsee separate operating instructionsAuthorized Mercedes-Benz Centersee Qualified specialist workshopAuthorized workshopsee Qualified specialist workshopAUTO lightsDisplay message .see LightsAutomatic car wash (care) .Automatic engine start (ECO start/stop function) .Automatic engine switch-off (ECOstart/stop function) .Automatic headlamp mode .Automatic transmissionAccelerator pedal position .Changing gear .DIRECT SELECT lever .Display message .Drive program .Drive program display .Driving tips .DYNAMIC SELECT controller .Emergency running mode .Engaging drive position .Engaging neutral .Engaging park position automatically .Engaging reverse gear .Engaging the park position .Kickdown .Manual shifting .Oil temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .Overview .Problem (malfunction) .Pulling away .Starting the engine .Steering wheel paddle shifters .Trailer towing .Transmission position display .Transmission positions .Automatic transmission emergency mode 411411411401431442351401471351341441431421421475