2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE COUPE Owner’s Manual

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe is a luxury crossover SUV that blends the style and performance of a coupe with the versatility and utility of an SUV. The GLE Coupe looks sporty and stylish on the road thanks to its sleek and powerful design. The car comes with a variety of powerful engines, from fuel-efficient V6 and V8 models to the eco-friendly GLE 550e Plug-in Hybrid. This means that you can have an exciting driving experience while getting better gas mileage. Inside, the GLE Coupe has a luxury and high-tech cabin with high-end materials, cutting-edge infotainment systems, and a lot of safety and comfort features for the driver. The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe is a good choice for people who want a unique and refined crossover that sticks out from the crowd. Its style, performance, and usability are all well-balanced.

Overview of climate control systems

General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the fol-lowing pages. The windows could otherwise fog up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:

• switch off climate control only briefly
• switch on air-recirculation mode only briefly
• switch on the cooling with air dehumidification function
• switch on the defrost windshield function briefly, if required
  Climate control regulates the temperature and humidity in the vehicle interior and filters undesirable substances out of the air.
  The “Cooling with air dehumidification” function is only available when the engine is running. Optimum climate control is only achieved with the side windows and roof closed.
  The residual heat function can only be activated or deactivated with the ignition switched off (Y page 131).

Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during warm weather, e.g. using the convenience opening feature (Y page 89). This will speed up the cooling process and the desired inte-rior temperature will be reached more quickly.
If you start the engine using your smartphone, the last selected climate control setting is reactivated (Y page 137).
The integrated filter filters out most parti- cles of dust and soot and completely filters out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pollutants and odors. A clogged filter reduces the amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior. Depending on the operating conditions and environmental influences, the interval for replacing the filter may be shorter than specified.
Vehicles with ionization of the interior air and air filter: in addition to ionization, the vehicle has an air filter with anti-allergenic properties that contribute to improved air filtration.
It is possible that under certain circumstances- ces the residual heat function may be activated automatically an hour after the SmartKey has been removed in order to dry the automatic climate control. The vehicle is then ventilated for 30 minutes.
Plug-in hybrid vehicles: observe the notes on climate control in the separate Operator’s Manual.

Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control

Front control panel

1. Sets the temperature, left (Y page 128)
2. Defrosts the windshield (Y page 129)
3.  Switches the maximum cooling MAX COOL on or off (Y page 130)
4. Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 127)
5. Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 130)
6. Sets the temperature, right (Y page 128)
7. Switches air-recirculation mode on/off (Y page 131)
8. Sets the air distribution (Y page 129)
9. Increases the airflow (Y page 129)
10. Reduces the airflow (Y page 129)
11. Activates/deactivates climate control (Y page 127)
12. Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
    Rear control panel
13. Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Y page 128)
14. Directs the air distribution through the rear air vents (Y page 129)
15. Switches the seat heating on the right-hand side on/off (Y page 101)
16. Directs the air distribution through the footwell vents (Y page 129)
17. Switches the rear climate control on/off (Y page 127)
18. Switches the seat heating on the left-hand side on/off (Y page 101)

Setting the air vents

The ionization of the interior air is odorless and cannot be perceived directly in the vehicle inte-rior.
You can switch ionization on and off via the multimedia system (see the Digital Operator’s Manual).
Ionization can only be operated when the automatic climate control is switched on. The side air vent on the driver’s side must be open.

Setting the air vents
Important safety notes

WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always maintain a sufficient distance to the air outlets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to another area of the vehicle’s interior.

In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air through the air vents into the vehicle interior, please observe the following notes:

• keep the air inlet grille on the hood and in the engine compartment on the front-passenger side free of blockages, such as ice, snow or leaves.
• never cover the air vents or air intake grilles in the vehicle interior.
  For virtually draft-free ventilation, adjust the sliders of the air vents to the center position.

Setting the center air vents

1. Center air vent, left
2. Center air vent, right
3. Center vent thumbwheel, right
4. Center vent thumbwheel left
   To open or close: turn thumbwheels = and ? to the left or right.

Notes on breaking in a new vehicle

Important safety notes
The sensor system of some driving and driving safety systems adjusts automatically while a certain distance is being driven after the vehicle has been delivered or after repairs. Full system effectiveness is not reached until the end of this teach-in procedure.
New and replaced brake pads and discs only reach their optimum braking effect after several hundred kilometers of driving. Compensate for this by applying greater force to the brake pedal.

The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more you look after the engine when it is new, the more satisfied you will be with its performance in the future.

• You should therefore drive at varying vehicle and engine speeds for the first 1000 miles (1500 km).
• Avoid heavy loads, e.g. driving at full throttle, during this period.
  Change gear in good time, before the tach- ometer needle is Ô of the way to the red area of the tachometer.
• Do not manually shift to a lower gear to brake the vehicle.
• Try to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the point of resistance (kick down).
  Additional breaking-in notes for Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
  Do not drive faster than 85 mph (140 km/h) for the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km).
  Only allow the engine to reach a maximum engine speed of 4,500 rpm briefly.
  Change gear in good time.
  Ideally, for the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km), drive in the Comfort drive program.
  After 1000 miles (1500 km), you can increase the engine speed gradually and accelerate the vehicle to full speed.
  You should also observe these notes on break-ing in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your vehicle have been replaced.
  Always observe the maximum permissible speed.

Driving

Important safety notes

G WARNING
Objects in the driver’s footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal. The operating and road safety of the vehicle is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter the driver’s footwell. Install the floormats securely and as specified in order to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on top of one another.

G WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage of the pedals, e.g.:

• shoes with thick soles
• shoes with high heels
• slippers
  There is a risk of an accident.
  Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct usage of the pedals.

WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully released when driving, the parking brake can:
overheat and cause a fire
lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release the parking brake fully before driving off.

Do not warm up the engine while stationary. Pull away immediately. Avoid high engine speeds and full throttle until the engine has reached its operating temperature.
In vehicles with automatic transmission, engage positions P and R only when the vehicle is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive wheels when pulling away on slippery roads. You could otherwise damage the drive train.

Mercedes-AMG vehicles: at low engine oil temperatures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the maximum engine speed is restricted in order to protect the engine. To protect the engine and maintain smooth engine operation, avoid driv-ing at full throttle when the engine is cold.

Key positions

SmartKey 

• To remove the SmartKey
• Power supply for some consumers, such as the windshield wipers
• Ignition (power supply for all consumers) and drive position 3 To start the engine
  As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light up. Further information on situations where an indicator lamp either fails to go out after starting the engine or lights up while driving (page 276).
  If the SmartKey is in position u in the ignition lock for a longer period, it can no longer be turned in the ignition lock. The steering is then locked. To unlock, remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock.
  The steering is locked when you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.

Remove the SmartKey when the engine is switched off.
The starter battery could otherwise be discharged.
If you cannot turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock, the starter battery may not be charged sufficiently.
Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 342). or Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 342).
The SmartKey can be turned in the ignition lock even if it is not the correct SmartKey for the vehicle. The ignition is not switched on. The engine cannot be started.

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