2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE Automatic Transmission Instructions

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE has a cutting-edge automatic transmission system that combines speed, fuel economy, and ease of use without any problems. This luxury SUV has advanced transmission technology that makes driving smooth and responsive. This shows that the brand is committed to innovation and greatness. With careful engineering, the automatic transmission shifts between gears smoothly, making the best use of power and gas. The directions are easy to understand, so the driver has full control over the vehicle’s behaviour. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE’s automatic transmission makes driving more enjoyable, whether you’re in the city or going off-road. It shows how committed the brand is to providing cutting-edge car technology and unmatched performance.

Automatic transmission

DIRECT SELECT lever

Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever

WARNING Risk of accident due to incorrect gearshifting

If the engine speed is higher than the idle speed and you engage the transmission position h or k, the vehicle may accelerate sharply.

• If you engage the transmission position h or k when the vehicle is at a standstill, always depress the brake pedal firmly and do not accelerate at the same time.

WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle

If you leave children unattended in the vehicle, they could, in particular:

•  open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users.
• get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
• operate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example.

In addition, the children could also set the vehicle in motion by, for example:

• releasing the parking brake.
• changing the gearbox position.
• starting the vehicle.
• Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
• When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.
• Keep the key out of reach of children.

Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the trans-mission position. The current transmission position will be shown on the driver’s display.

• P: Park position
• R: Reverse gear
• N: Neutral
• D: Drive position

Engaging reverse gear R

• Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever upwards past the first point of resistance.

Engaging neutral N

• Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first point of resistance.

Caution: To shift into neutral I with the vehicle switched on, push the selector lever up or down for several seconds to the first point of resistance.

Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will allow you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or tow it away.
Proceed as follows if you want the automatic transmission to remain in neutral N, even if the vehicle is switched off or the driver’s door is opened:

• Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral N when the vehicle is at a standstill.
• Release the brake pedal.
• Switch off the vehicle.

The Risk of Vehicle Rolling Away N Activated Manually No Automatic Change to P message appears in the driver’s display.

Caution: If you then exit the vehicle leaving the key in the vehicle, the automatic transmission remains neutral N.

The park position j is automatically re-engaged as soon as one of the following conditions is met:

• You switch to transmission position D or R.
• You press the button P.

Engaging park position P

NOTE Damage due to engaging park position j while the vehicle is rolling

If you shift the transmission into park position j while the vehicle is rolling, the transmission may be damaged.

• If the vehicle is rolling, do not open a door.
• Only engage park position j when the vehicle is stationary.
• Observe the notes on parking the vehicle
• Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a standstill.
• When the vehicle is stationary, press the button P.
  When the transmission position display shows P, the park position is engaged. If the transmission position display is not shown, apply the parking brake and secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away.

Caution: Depending on the situation, it may take a short time until j is engaged. Therefore, always pay attention to the transmission position display.

Park position j will be engaged automatically if one of the following conditions is met:

• You switch the stationary vehicle off in trans-
  mission position h or k.
• You open the driver’s door when the vehicle is stationary in transmission position h or k.
• When the vehicle is rolling, you switch it off in transmission position h or k and bring it to a standstill.
• When the vehicle is rolling, you shift to the transmission position I, bring the vehicle to a standstill and open the driver’s door when the vehicle is stationary.
• Engaging park position j automatically is
  required by the vehicle.

To maneuver with an open driver’s door, open the driver’s door while the vehicle is stationary and engage transmission position h or k again.

Engaging drive position D

• Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past the first point of resistance.

When the automatic transmission is in transmission position h, it will shift gears automatically. This depends, among other things, on the following factors:

• The selected drive program
• The position of the accelerator pedal
• The driving speed

Manual gear shifting
Permanent setting (vehicles with Off-Road pack-age or E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL)

NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

• Observe the notes in the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers.

For vehicles without the Off-road package or E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL, activate or deactivate the permanent setting via the multimedia system.

• To activate/deactivate: pull rocker switch 1. If the indicator lamp is lit, manual shifting is activated. The driver’s display shows the current gear.

Temporary setting
For plug-in hybrids, observe the information regarding the regenerative brake system

• To activate: pull the steering wheel paddle shifter 1 or 2.
  Manual shifting will be activated for a short time. Transmission position p and the current gear will appear on the Instrument Display.
• To deactivate: pull and hold the steering wheel paddle shifter 2.
  Transmission position h will appear on the Instrument Display.

To permanently shift the gears manually in the drive program = using the steering wheel paddle shifters, select the p setting for the transmission.

Shifting

• To shift up: pull the steering wheel paddle shifter 2.
• To shift down: pull the steering wheel paddle

Permanently activating or deactivating manual gearshifting
Multimedia system:
Settings 5 Vehicle 5 Driving

• Permanently switch the function on or off.

Gearshift recommendation
The gearshift recommendation assists you in adopting an economical driving style.

• If gearshift recommendation 1 appears next to the transmission position display, shift to the recommended gear.

Using kick down

• Maximum acceleration: depress the accelerator pedal beyond the point of resistance.

To protect against engine overrev, the automatic transmission will shift up to the next gear when maximum engine speed has been reached.

Glide mode function
NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

• Observe the notes in the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers.

With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterized by the following:

• The combustion engine is switched off depending on the driving situation. All of the vehicle functions remain active.
• Transmission position display h is shown in green.

Glide mode will be activated if the following conditions are met:

• Drive program; is selected.
• The speed is within a suitable range.
• The road’s course is suitable, e.g. no steep uphill or downhill gradients or tight bends.
• There is no trailer hitched up to the trailer
  hitch, and no bicycle rack attached.
• The state of charge of the battery is sufficient.
• You do not depress the accelerator or brake
  pedal (except for light brake applications).

Glide mode can also be activated if you have selected the “Eco” setting for the drive system in the drive program

Glide mode will be deactivated again if one of the conditions is no longer met.
Glide mode can also be prevented by the following parameters:

• Incline
• Downhill gradient
• Temperature
• Height
• Speed
• Operating status of the engine
• Traffic situation

FAQs

Useful Link

View Full PDF: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Owner’s Manual | Auto User Guide

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