2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE COUPE Owner’s Manual

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe is a great example of how sporty speed and elegant luxury can go together perfectly. The exterior of this high-end midsize SUV coupe is lively and bold, with a sloping roofline and athletic proportions that set it apart from other SUVs. Under the hood, it comes with a variety of powerful engines, including AMG versions that can go very fast. Inside the GLE Coupe, riders will find a luxurious and high-tech cabin with high-end materials and the latest infotainment systems. With its 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system and innovative safety features, the 2017 GLE Coupe offers a thrilling and safe driving experience. This makes it an attractive choice for people who want a stylish and sporty luxury SUV.

Function restrictions

General notes
The multimedia system section in this Operators Manual describes the basic principles for operation. More information can be found in the Digital Operator’s Manual.

Important safety notes
WARNING If you operate information systems and communication equipment integrated in the vehi-cle while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic situation permits. If you are not sure that this is possible, park the vehicle paying attention to traffic conditions and operate the equipment when the vehicle is stationary.

You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating the multimedia system.
The multimedia system calculates the route to the destination without taking the following into account, for example:

• traffic lights
• stop and yield signs
• parking or stopping restrictions
• road narrowing
• other road and traffic rules and regulations
  The multimedia system may give incorrect navigation recommendations if the actual street/traffic situation does not correspond with the digital map’s data.
  For example:
• a diverted route
• the road layout or the direction of a one-way street has been changed

For this reason, you must always observe road and traffic rules and regulations during your journey. Road and traffic rules and regulations always have priority over multimedia system driving recommendations.
Navigation announcements are intended to direct you while driving without diverting your attention from the road and driving. Please always use this feature instead of consulting the map display for directions. Looking at the icons or map display can distract you from traffic conditions and driving, and increase the risk of an accident.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). However, it is recommended to install it at a distance of at least 8 inches (approx. 20 cm) between the radiation source and a person’s body (not including limbs such as hands, wrists, feet and legs).

WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software, as well as wiring, can impair their function and/or the function of other networked components. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected. As a result, these may no longer function as intended and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. You should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle electronics, the general operating permit is rendered invalid.

Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some functions are restricted or unavailable while the vehicle is in motion. You will notice this, for example, because either you will not be able to select certain menu items or a message will appear to this effect.

Operating system

Overview
General notes
Do not use the space in front of the display for storage. Objects placed here could dam-age the display or impair its function. Avoid any direct contact with the display surface. Pressure on the display surface may result in impairments to the display, which could be irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-con-trolled switch-off feature. The brightness is automatically reduced if the temperature is too high. The display may temporarily switch off completely.

Cleaning instructions 
Do not touch the display. The display has a very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a risk of scratching. If you have to clean the screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free cloth. The display must be switched off and have cooled down before you start cleaning. Do not apply pressure to the display surface when cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible damage to the display.

Adjusting the volume

• Turn the q control knob.
  The volume is adjusted:
• for the currently selected media source Rduring traffic or navigation announcements Rin hands-free mode during a phone call

Functions
The multimedia system has the following func-tions:

• Radio mode
• Media mode with media search
• Sound systems
• Navigation system
  COMAND: navigation via the hard drive Audio 20: navigation via SD card
• Communication functions
• SIRIUS Weather (COMAND)
  Vehicle functions with system settings
• Favorites functions

Navigation mode
Important safety notes
WARNING If you operate information systems and communication equipment integrated in the vehicle while driving, you will be distracted from traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic situation permits. If you are not sure that this is possible, park the vehicle paying attention to traffic conditions and operate the equipment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving when operating the navigation system.

General notes
Among other things, correct functioning of the navigation system depends on GPS reception. In certain situations, GPS reception may be impaired, there may be interference or there may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or parking garages.
Audio 20 is equipped with Garmin® MAP PILOT (see the manufacturer’s operating instructions). The Garmin® MAP PILOT operating instructions are stored on the SD card as a PDF file. The SD card box contains a quick guide.
The following descriptions apply to navigation with COMAND. Further information can be found in the Digital Operator’s Manual.
Selecting a route type and route options

Multimedia system:

• Select NaviQNavigation.
  The map shows the vehicle’s current position.
• Slide 6 the controller.
• Select OptionsQRoute Settings. Notes for route types:
• Eco Route
• Dynamic Traffic Route
  Traffic reports on the route for route guidance are taken into account (not available in all countries).
• Dynamic TRF. Route After Request You can decide whether or not current traffic reports should be included in the route calculation (not available in all countries).
• Calculate Alternative Routes
  Different routes are being calculated. In order toledo so,Continue instead. of Start, select the menu item continue
• To avoid/use route options: select Avoid Options.
• Select a route option.
  Notes for route options:
• Use Toll Roads
  The route calculation includes roads that require you to pay a usage fee (toll).
• Number of Occupants in the Vehicle: (only available in the USA)
  Prerequisite: your vehicle meets the access conditions for carpool lanes.
  Carpool lanes will be included if the carpool lanes option is activated.

Further options for destination entry:

• search for a keyword
  The keyword search finds destinations using fragments of words.
• select the last destination
• select a contact
• select a POI You can search for a POI by location, name or telephone number.
• select a destination on the map
• enter the intermediate destination You can map the route to the destination yourself with up to four intermediate destinations.
• select destinations from Mercedes-Benz Apps
• select geo-coordinates

Calculating the route
Prerequisite: the address has been entered and is in the menu.

• Select Start or Continue.
  The route is calculated with the selected route type and the selected route options.
  If route guidance has already been activated, a prompt will appear asking whether you wish to end the current route guidance.
• Select Cancel Active Route Guidance or Set as Intermediate Destination.
  Cancel Active Route Guidance cancels the current route guidance and starts route calculation to the new destination.
  Set as Intermediate Destination adds the new destination in addition to the existing
  destination and opens the intermediate destinations list.

Connecting a mobile phone
Prerequisites
For telephony via the Bluetooth® interface, you require a Bluetooth®-capable mobile phone. The mobile phone must support Hands-Free Profile 1.0 or above.

Multimedia system:

• Select tings VehicleQSystem Set‐ QActivate Bluetooth.
• Activate Bluetooth® O.
  Mobile phone:
• Activate Bluetooth® and, if necessary, Bluetooth visibility for other devices (see the manufacturer’s operating instructions).
  The Bluetooth® device names for all of one manufacturer’s products might be identical. To
  make it possible to clearly identify your mobile phone, change the device name (see the manufacturer’s operating instructions).
  If the mobile phone supports the PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) and MAP (Message Access Profile) Bluetooth® profiles, the following information will be transmitted after you connect:
• Phone book
• Call lists
• Text messages and e-mail

Searching for and authorizing (connecting) a mobile phone
Before using your mobile phone with the multi-media system for the first time, you will need to search for the phone and then authorize (connect) it. Depending on the mobile phone, authorization either takes place by means of Secure Simple Pairing or by entering a passkey. The multimedia system automatically makes the procedure that is relevant for your mobile phone available. The mobile phone is always connected automatically after authorization. Further information on using a mobile phone with a multimedia system (see the Digital Operator’s Manual).
If the multimedia system does not detect your mobile phone, this may be due to particular security settings on your mobile phone (see the manufacturer’s operating instructions). Only one mobile phone can be connected to the multimedia system at any one time.

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