2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Owner’s Manual

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV is a midsize SUV that is both luxurious and versatile. It has the right mix of style, performance, and cutting-edge technology. The GLE SUV has a strong presence and a stylish look that give it an air of grace on the road. It makes a statement wherever it goes. The GLE SUV has a large, beautifully made cabin that is very comfortable and convenient for both the driver and guests. From the high-tech infotainment system to the high-end comforts, everything has been carefully thought out to make driving more enjoyable. Under the hood, the GLE SUV has a wide range of powerful engine choices that give it great performance, including smooth acceleration and quick handling. The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV has the most up-to-date safety features and driver-assistance systems, so you can feel safe on every trip. The GLE SUV is the epitome of luxury and refinement, whether it’s driving through the city or going on an adventure. This makes it a great choice for drivers who want the best in the midsize SUV market.

Driving systems

Cruise control lever

Activation conditions
To activate cruise control, all of the following activation conditions must be fulfilled:

• the electric parking brake must be released.
• you are driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h).
• ESP® must be active, but not intervening.
• the transmission must be in position D.
• DSR must be deactivated.
• the Offroad Plus drive program must be deactivated (vehicles with the Off-Road Engineer-ing package).

Storing, maintaining and calling up a speed
Storing and maintaining a speed

• Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed.
• Briefly press the cruise control lever up : or down ?.
• Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Cruise control is activated. The vehicle automatically maintains the stored speed.
  Cruise control may be unable to maintain
  the stored speed on uphill gradients. The stored speed is resumed when the gradient evens out. Cruise control maintains the stored speed on downhill gradients by automatically
  applying the brakes.

Storing or calling up a speed

WARNING
If you call up the stored speed and it differs from the current speed, the vehicle accelerates or decelerates. If you do not know the stored speed, the vehicle could accelerate or brake unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident.
Pay attention to the road and traffic conditions before calling up the stored speed. If you do not know the stored speed, store the desired speed again.

• Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you =.
  Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.  Cruise control is operational and when first activated stores the current speed or regu-lates the speed of the vehicle to the stored speed.

Setting a speed

• Press the cruise control lever up : for a
  higher speed or down ; for a lower speed.
• To adjust the set speed in 1 mph increments (1 km/h increments): briefly press the cruise control lever up: or down; to the pressure point.
  Every time the cruise control lever is pressed up : or down ; the last speed stored is increased or reduced.
• To adjust the set speed in 5 mph increments (10 km/h increments): briefly press the cruise control lever up: or down; beyond the pressure point.
  Every time the cruise control lever is pressed up : or down ; the last speed stored is increased or reduced.

Deactivating cruise control

There are several ways to deactivate cruise con-trol:
X Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards :.
or
X Brake.
Cruise control is automatically deactivated if:

• you engage the electric parking brake Ryou are driving at less than 20 mph (30 km/h)
• ESP® intervenes or you deactivate ESP® Ryou activate DSR
• you activate the Offroad Plus program (vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering package)
• you shift the transmission to position N while driving

Distance Pilot DISTRONIC

General notes
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC regulates the speed and automatically helps you maintain the dis-tance to the vehicle detected in front. Vehicles are detected with the aid of the radar sensor system. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC brakes auto-matically so that the set speed is not exceeded.
You must select a lower gear in good time on long and steep downhill gradients, especially if the vehicle is laden or towing a trailer. By doing so, you will make use of the braking effect of the engine. This relieves the load on the brake sys-tem and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly.
If Distance Pilot DISTRONIC detects that there is a risk of a collision, you will be warned visually and acoustically. Without your intervention, Dis-tance Pilot DISTRONIC cannot prevent a colli-sion. An intermittent warning tone will then sound and the distance warning lamp will light up in the instrument cluster. Brake immediately in order to increase the distance to the vehicle front or take evasive action provided it is safe to do so.
For Distance Pilot DISTRONIC to assist you when driving, the radar sensor system must be operational.
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC operates in the range between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 120 mph
(200 km/h).
Do not use Distance Pilot DISTRONIC while driv-ing on roads with steep gradients.
Since Distance Pilot DISTRONIC transmits radar waves, it can resemble the radar detectors of the responsible authorities. You can refer to the relevant chapter in the Operator’s Manual if questions are asked about this.

USA only: This device has been approved by the FCC as a “Vehicular Radar System”. The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system only. Removing, tampering with, or altering the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tam-per with, alter, or use in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Important safety notes

WARNING
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC does not react to:

• people or animals
• stationary objects on the road, e.g. stopped or parked vehicles
• oncoming vehicles and crossing traffic
  As a result, Distance Pilot DISTRONIC may neither give warnings nor intervene in such situations. There is a risk of an accident.
  Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-uation and be ready to brake.

 WARNING
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC cannot always clearly identify other road users and complex traffic situations.
In such cases, Distance Pilot DISTRONIC may:

• give an unnecessary warning and then brake the vehicle
• neither give a warning nor intervene
• accelerate or brake unexpectedly
  There is a risk of an accident.
  Continue to drive carefully and be ready to brake, especially if Distance Pilot DISTRONIC warns you.

WARNING
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC brakes your vehicle with up to 50% of the maximum possible deceleration. If this deceleration is not sufficient, Distance Pilot DISTRONIC alerts you with a visual and acoustic warning. There is a risk of an accident.
Apply the brakes yourself in these situations and try to take evasive action.

When Distance Pilot DISTRONIC or the HOLD function is activated, the vehicle brakes automatically in certain situations. To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the following or similar situations: when towing the vehicle

• when towing the vehicle
• in the car wash
  The Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
• can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics if you fail to adapt your driving style.
• cannot take into account road, weather or traffic conditions.
• is only an aid. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time and for staying in your lane.
  Do not use Distance Pilot DISTRONIC:
• in road and traffic conditions which do allow you to maintain a constant speed, e.g. in heavy traffic or on winding roads
• on slippery road surfaces. Braking or accelerating could cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid
• in poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or snow
  Distance Pilot DISTRONIC may not detect narrow vehicles driving in front, e.g. motorcycles, or vehicles driving on a different line.
  In particular, the detection of obstacles can be impaired if:
•  there is dirt on the sensors or anything else
  covering the sensors there is snow or heavy rain
• there is interference by other radar sources
• there are strong radar reflections, for exam- ple, in parking garages
  If Distance Pilot DISTRONIC no longer detects a vehicle in front, it may unexpectedly accelerate to the speed stored.
  This speed may:
• be too high if you are driving in a turning lane or an exit lane
• be so high when driving in the right-hand that you overtake vehicles in the left-hand lane
• Rbe so high when driving in the left-hand lane that you overtake vehicles in the right-hand lane
  If there is a change of drivers, advise the new driver of the speed stored.

Cruise control lever

1. Activates or increases speed
2. Activates or reduces speed
3. Deactivates Distance Pilot DISTRONIC? Activates at the current speed/last stored speed
4. Sets a specified minimum distance

Activating Distance Pilot DISTRONIC 

Activation conditions
To activate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC, the following conditions must be fulfilled:

• the engine must be started. It may take up two minutes of driving before Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is ready for use.
• Rthe electric parking brake must be released.
• ESP® must be active, but not intervening.
• the transmission must be in position D.
• the driver’s door must be closed when you shift from P to D or your seat belt must be fastened.
• the front-passenger door and rear doors must be closed.
• the Offroad Plus drive program must be deactivated (vehicles with the Off-Road Engineer-ing package).
• DSR must be deactivated.
• the vehicle must not skid.

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