Get Driving and parking Guide for Mercedes GLE SUV Second Generation (2006-2015)

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FFunction of tunction of the AMG sthe AMG steereering wheel butting wheel buttonsons

The AMG steering-wheel buttons are two addi-

tional control elements on the steering wheel.

You can assign two vehicle functions of your

choice to the le control element. You can

change between the available functions by press-

ing display buttons 2 repeatedly. The currently

selected function is shown in display buttons 2.

The following functions are available:

ESP

(/ page 12)

AMG active adaptive sport suspension sys-

tem (/ page 14)

AMG Performance exhaust system

(/ page 8)

Manual gearshiing (/ page 10)

AMG Dynamics (/ page 8)

ECO start/stop function (see the vehicle

operator's manual)

If you have assigned a function to one of display

buttons 2, you can operate this function with

corresponding button 1.

The assignment of display buttons 2 remains

stored even aer a new engine start, but the oper-

ating status of the respective function is reset to

the basic setting.

You can change between the drive programs with

control knob 3. The selected drive program

appears in the display button 4. By pressing dis-

play button 4, you can directly access the =

drive program (/ page 8).

FFunction of tunction of the Emohe Emotion Sttion Starart (Mert (Mercedes-cedes-AMGAMG

vvehicles)ehicles)

Start the vehicle with the start/stop button

and simultaneously pull one of the steering

wheel gearshi paddles 1 or 2.

The idle speed is increased briey when

starting the engine.

The exhaust gas aps are opened (sporty

characteristic powerful) (/ page 8).

Follow the instructions for starting the vehicle in

the vehicle operator's manual.

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AMG PAMG Perferforormance emance exhausxhaust systt systemem

FFunction of tunction of the AMG Phe AMG Perferforormance emance exhausxhaust systt systemem

Changing the position of the exhaust gas aps

allows you to select the sound characteristics of

the AMG Performance exhaust system:

Balanced:Balanced: closed exhaust gas aps for a com-

fortable sound characteristic

PowPowererful:ful: open exhaust gas aps for a sporty

sound characteristic

OperOperating tating the AMG Phe AMG Perferforormance emance exhausxhaust systt systemem

Pull rocker switch 1.

The sporty characteristic (powerful) is selec-

ted when the 2 indicator lamps lights up.

InfInforormation on tmation on the AMG cerhe AMG ceramic high-perfamic high-perfororm-m-

ance comance compositposite bre brakake syste systemem

The brake system is designed for heavy loads.

This may lead to noise when braking. This eect

can also occur aer washing the vehicle.

The noise depends on the following factors:

Speed

Brake force

Environmental conditions, e.g. temperature

and air humidity

Have the brake system checked at a qualied

specialist workshop aer it has been subjec-

ted to extreme loads.

DDYNYNAMIC SELECT switchAMIC SELECT switch

FFunction of tunction of the Dhe DYNYNAMIC SELECT switchAMIC SELECT switch

(Mer(Mercedes-cedes-AMG vAMG vehicles)ehicles)

Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change

between the following drive programs.

The drive program selected appears in the instru-

ment display.

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o Slippery

Optimized pulling away and driving character-

istics in wintry and slippery road conditions

A Comfort

Comfortable driving style

Balance between traction and stability

Recommended for city driving and stop-and-

go trac

= Individual

Individual settings

C Sport

Sporty driving characteristics

Balance between stability and sportiness

Only suitable for good road conditions, a dry

road surface and a clear stretch of road

B Sport+

Particularly sporty driving characteristics

Accentuates the vehicle's own understeering

and oversteering characteristics

Only suitable for good road conditions, a dry

road surface and a clear stretch of road

I Race

Racetrack-oriented driving characteristics

All vehicle systems set for maximum sporti-

ness

Particularly rm suspension tuning of the AMG

active adaptive sport suspension system

Must not be used on public roads

Only suitable for use on cordoned o race cir-

cuits

ë Sand

Intervenes later if there is oversteering or

understeering, thus improving traction

Optimized for driving on sand

Not suitable for use on public roads

F Trail

Intervenes later if there is oversteering or

understeering, thus improving traction

Suitable for easily negotiable o-road terrain,

such as dirt tracks, gravel or sandy surfaces

Not suitable for use on public roads

The drive program I is only available for

the Mercedes‑AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+

model.

Depending on the drive program selected, the fol-

lowing vehicle characteristics will change:

Drive

AMG Dynamics

The agility functions are automatically

selected depending on the drive program.

The steering, shi timing point, drive and

stabilization functions are adapted to the

selected drive program.

When ESP

is activated, agility function

Pro is selected in drive program I. The

Master function is automatically selected

when ESP

is deactivated.

Position of the exhaust gas aps

Suspension tuning

Availability of Glide mode

4MATIC+ all-wheel drive

Driving and parking

You can change the following vehicle charac-

teristics using the buttons in the center con-

sole:

Position of the exhaust gas aps

Suspension tuning

ESP

Selecting tSelecting the drhe drivive pre progrogramam

Press DYNAMIC SELECT switch 1 forwards

or backwards.

The drive program selected appears in the

instrument display.

CongurConguringing DDYNYNAMIC SELECT (multimedia syAMIC SELECT (multimedia sys-s-

ttem)em)

Multimedia system:

Settings

Vehicle

DYNAMIC SELECT

SeSetting drtting drivive pre progrogram Iam I

Select Individual Configuration.

Select and set a category.

Switc

Switching thing the rhe restestororation displaation display on ory on or oo

Activate or deactivate Request at Start.

The prompt appears only if the previously

active settings deviate from the standard set-

tings.

AAututomatic tromatic transmissionansmission

ManualManual shiingshiing (Mer(Mercedes-cedes-AMG vAMG vehicles)ehicles)

TTo activo activatate/deactive/deactivatate:e: Pull rocker switch 1.

If indicator lamp 2 is lit, manual shiing is

activated. The current gear is displayed in the

instrument display.

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To permanently shi the gears manually in

drive program = using the steering wheel

paddle shiers, select the MM (Manual) setting

for the transmission.

ShiingShiing up and doup and downwn

NONOTETE Damage to the engine due to shi-

ing up too late

The automatic transmission does not shi up

in manual mode even when the engine's limit-

ing speed is reached.

The fuel supply is interrupted in order to pre-

vent the engine from overrevving.

Shi up before the engine speed reaches

the red area in the tachometer.

TToo shishi up:up: Pull steering wheel paddle shier

TToo shishi dodown:wn: Pull steering wheel paddle

shier 1.

If the engine speed is too high or too low, you

cannot change gear using the steering wheel pad-

dle shiers. In this case, segments 1 light up

red.

FFunction of tunction of the glide mode (Merhe glide mode (Mercedes-cedes-AMG vAMG vehi-ehi-

cles)cles)

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 o. All of

the vehicle functions remain active.

The J symbol appears in the instrument

display.

Glide mode is activated if the following conditions

are met:

ECO start/stop function is switched on.

Drive program = is selected with the drive

setting "Moderate" or "Reduced".

The speed is within a suitable range.

The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep

uphill or downhill inclines or tight curves.

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The condition of charge of the battery is su-

cient.

You are no longer depressing the accelerator

or brake pedal.

Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the con-

ditions is no longer met.

DrDriving and driving and driving safeiving safety systty systemsems

FFunction of ESPunction of ESP

®®

(Mer(Mercedes-cedes-AMG vAMG vehicles)ehicles)

You can select between the following modes of

the Electronic Stability Program (ESP

ESP

SPORT

ESP

OFF

Char

Charactactererisistics when ESPtics when ESP

®®

is activis activatateded

ESP

monitors and improves driving stability and

traction, particularly in the following situations:

When pulling away on wet or slippery road.

When braking.

VVehicles witehicles with trh trailer hitcailer hitch:h: in trailer operation

from speeds of 40 mph (65 km/h), if the vehi-

cle/trailer combination begins to sway from

side to side.

When there is a strong crosswind and a driving

speed of approximately 47 mph (75 km/h) to

125 mph (200 km/h).

ESP

can stabilize the vehicle by intervening in

the following ways:

One or more wheels are braked.

The engine output is adapted according to the

situation.

ESP

is activated every time the vehicle is started

regardless of whether ESP

was in ESP

SPORT

or deactivated before the vehicle was switched

o.

If the ÷ ESP

warning lamp ashes in the

instrument cluster, one or several wheels has

reached its grip limit:

Adapt the driving style to suit the prevailing

road and weather conditions.

Do not deactivate ESP

under any circumstan-

ces.

Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as

necessary.

CharCharactactererisistics of ESPtics of ESP

®®

SPORTSPORT

WWARNINGARNING Risk of skidding if ESP

SPORT

is used incorrectly

When you activate ESP

SPORT, there is an

increased risk of skidding and having an acci-

dent.

Activate ESP

SPORT only in the circum-

stances described below.

When ESP

SPORT is activated, the å and

Æ warning lamps light up continuously in the

instrument cluster.

Select ESP

SPORT when the vehicle's own over-

steering and understeering characteristics are

desired, e.g. on cordoned-o roads.

Driving with ESP

SPORT or with ESP

deactiva-

ted requires an extremely qualied and experi-

enced driver.

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If ESP

SPORT is activated and one or more

wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP

warning lamp

on the instrument cluster ashes. ESP

then only

stabilizes the vehicle to a limited degree.

ESP

SPORT also has the following characteris-

tics:

ESP

only improves driving stability to a limi-

ted degree.

ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.

The engine's torque is only restricted to a limi-

ted degree and the drive wheels can spin.

The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting

action for better traction on loose surfaces.

ESP

continues to provide assistance when

the brakes are rmly applied.

VVehicles witehicles with trh trailer hitcailer hitch:h: stabilization of the

vehicle/trailer combination is no longer

active.

Crosswind Assist is no longer active.

CharCharactactererisistics when ESPtics when ESP

®®

is deactivis deactivatateded

WARNINGARNING Risk of skidding if ESP

deactivated

If you deactivate ESP

, ESP

cannot carry out

vehicle stabilization.

ESP

should only be deactivated in the

following situations.

When ESP

is deactivated, the å and ¤

warning lamps light up continuously in the instru-

ment cluster.

Deactivating ESP

has the following eects:

Driving stability will no longer be improved.

The drive wheels could spin.

ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.

VVehicles witehicles with trh trailer hitcailer hitch:h: stabilization of the

vehicle/trailer combination is no longer

active.

Crosswind Assist is no longer active.

Even when ESP

is deactivated, you are still

assisted by ESP

when braking hard.

It may be best to activate ESP

SPORT or deacti-

vate ESP

in the following situations:

When using snow chains.

In deep snow.

On sand or gravel.

Spinning the wheels results in a cutting

action, which enhances traction.

Activate ESP

as soon as the situations

described above no longer apply. ESP

will

otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if

the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to

spin.

If the ÷ ESP

warning lamp lights up continu-

ously, ESP

is not available due to a malfunction.

Observe any information which is displayed in the

instrument cluster:

Indicator and warning lamps

Display messages

ETS/4ETS/4ETS (ElectrS (Electronic Tronic Traction Systaction System)em)

ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP

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ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by

intervening in the following ways:

The drive wheels are braked individually if they

spin.

More drive torque is transferred to the wheel

or wheels with traction.

AAdjusdjusting ESPting ESP

®®

(Mer(Mercedes-cedes-AMG vAMG vehicles)ehicles)

TTo activo activatate ESPe ESP

®®

SPORTSPORT:: briey pull rocker

switch 1.

The å and Æ warning lamps appear in

the instrument cluster.

TTo deactivo deactivatate ESPe ESP

®®

:: pull and hold rocker

switch 1 until the å and ¤ warning

lamps appear in the instrument cluster.

MerMercedes-cedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MAAMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+:TIC+: when you

deactivate ESP

in the I drive program,

AMG Dynamics automatically switches to the

MastMasterer level.

TTo activo activatate ESPe ESP

®®

:: briey pull rocker switch 1.

The å, Æ and ¤ warning lamps go

out.

Observe the information on warning lamps and

display messages which are shown in the instru-

ment cluster.

AActivctivating/deactivating/deactivating ESPating ESP

®®

(Electr(Electronic Stonic Stabilityability

PrProgrogram) (vam) (vehicles witehicles withouthout O-rO-roadoad packpackagage)e)

Multimedia system:

Settings

Quick Access

ESP

can only be activated/deactivated using

quick access when at least one other function

is available in quick access. ESP

can other-

wise be found in the Assistance menu.

Select ESP.

Select On or å Off.

ESP

is deactivated if the å ESP

OFF warn-

ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument

cluster.

Observe the information on warning lamps and

display messages which may be shown in the

instrument cluster.

AMG adapAMG adaptivtive spore sport suspension systt suspension system +em +

FFunction of AMG adapunction of AMG adaptivtive spore sport suspension syt suspension sys-s-

ttem +em +

The AMG adaptive sport suspension system + is

an air suspension system with variable damping

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for improved driving characteristics. The all-round

level control system ensures the best possible

suspension and constant ground clearance, even

with a laden vehicle. When driving at speed, the

vehicle is lowered automatically to improve driving

safety and to reduce fuel consumption. You also

have the option of manually adjusting the vehicle

level.

The damping is set individually for each wheel and

is aected by the following factors:

Driving style, e.g. sporty

Road condition, e.g. bumps

The individual selection of Spor

Sportt, SporSport +t + or

CCOMFOMFORTORT

The AMG adaptive sport suspension system +

includes the following components and functions:

Air suspension with variable spring rate and

automatic level control

Speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel con-

sumption

Manually selectable high-level setting for

greater ground clearance

ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with

constant damping force adjustment)

DYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button

Rocker switch for suspension settings

Suspension seSuspension setting and vtting and vehicle levehicle level per drel per drivive pre pro-o-

grgramam

Drive program ë:

The suspension setting and the all-wheel drive

4MATIC+ are adapted for sporty performance

on ne, loose surfaces.

The vehicle is set to high level (+1).

The vehicle is lowered to the normal level (0)

when driving at speeds of 43 mph (70 km/h)

or above.

Drive program F:

The suspension setting and the all-wheel drive

4MATIC+ are adapted for driving in areas with

no rm road surfaces.

The vehicle is set to high level (+1).

The vehicle is lowered to the normal level (0)

when driving at speeds of 43 mph (70 km/h)

or above.

Drive programs o and A:

The suspension setting is comfortable.

The vehicle is set to the normal level (0).

The vehicle is lowered to the low level (-1)

when driving at speeds of 75 mph (120 km/h)

or above.

The vehicle is once again raised to the normal

level (0) in the following situations:

you are driving at less than 50 mph

(80 km/h).

you are driving for an extended period of

time at less than 75 mph (120 km/h).

4MATIC+ is dynamically synchronized.

Drive programs C, B and I:

The suspension setting is even rmer.

The vehicle is set to low level (-1).

The vehicle is not lowered any further if you

are traveling at higher speeds.

4MATIC+ is more dynamically synchronized.

Drive programs C and B:

The suspension setting is even rmer.

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The vehicle is set to low level (-1).

The vehicle is not lowered any further if you

are traveling at higher speeds.

4MATIC+ is more dynamically synchronized.

Dierences between dierent vehicle levels com-

pared to the normal level (0):

High lev

High level (+1):el (+1): approximately +2.2 in

(+55 mm)

LoLow levw level (-1):el (-1): approximately -0.4 in (-10 mm)

In addition, you can select the setting in every

drive program using the ä rocker switch in the

center console. Aer a drive program is changed,

the automatic suspension setting of the drive pro-

gram is reactivated.

AMG activAMG active adape adaptivtive spore sport suspension systt suspension systemem

FFunction of AMG activunction of AMG active adape adaptivtive spore sport suspensiont suspension

systsystemem

The AMG active adaptive sport suspension system

additionally supplements the functions of the

AMG adaptive sport suspension system + with an

active roll stabilization system. Depending on the

selected driving program, the suspension setting

is adapted to the driving situation by inuencing

the vehicle's roll behavior with active stabilizers.

As a result, the driving comfort and safety of the

vehicle are noticeably improved. The stabilizers on

the front and rear axle can also be controlled sep-

arately to inuence more dynamic handling.

Suspension seSuspension setting per drtting per driving priving progrogramam

Drive program ë:

Roll movements are signicantly reduced.

Traction is improved for driving on sand.

Drive program F:

Roll movements are reduced.

The suspension setting is designed for

improved o-road performance.

Traction is improved for driving o-road and

on loose surfaces.

Drive programs o and A:

The lean is reduced during cornering.

Roll movements caused by uneven road surfa-

ces are compensated for.

Drive programs C, B and I:

The lean is signicantly reduced during cor-

nering.

Roll movements caused by uneven road surfa-

ces are compensated for.

B and I: the driving characteristics

become even more agile through targeted

interventions.

Drive program =:

Individual settings of the suspension setting

via AMG Dynamics

Basic: reduction of lean during cornering

Advanced: increased reduction of lean dur-

ing cornering

Pro: signicantly increased reduction of

lean during cornering

Pro plus: signicantly increased reduction

of lean during cornering and increased

agility of the vehicle's handling through tar-

geted interventions by the system

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Selecting tSelecting the suspension sehe suspension settingtting

In CCOMFOMFORTORT mode, the driving characteristics of

your vehicle are comfortable. Select this suspen-

sion setting if you prefer a comfortable driving

style.

SPORTSPORT driving mode ensures a rmer suspension.

Select this suspension setting when employing a

sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country

roads.

SPOR

SPORT+T+ driving mode ensures a very rm suspen-

sion.

Pull rocker switch 1.

The currently selected suspension setting is

shown as a display message in the media dis-

play.

Setting ttting the vhe vehicle levehicle levelel

WWARNINGARNING Risk of accident because vehi-

cle level is too high

Driving characteristics may be impaired.

The vehicle can dri outwards, for example,

when steering or cornering.

Choose a vehicle level which is suited to

the driving style and the road surface

conditions.

WWARNINGARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi-

cle lowering

When lowering the vehicle, people could

become trapped if their limbs are between the

vehicle body and the tires or underneath the

vehicle.

Make sure no one is underneath the

vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the

wheel arches when the vehicle is being

lowered.

RReqequiruirements:ements:

The vehicle has been started.

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The vehicle must not be moving faster than

40 mph (65 km/h).

TTo ro raise taise the vhe vehicle:ehicle: push rocker switch 1

forwards.

TTo lowo lower ter the vhe vehicle:ehicle: pull rocker switch 1.

The selected vehicle level appears in the media

display.

When indicator lamp 2 lights up, the set vehicle

level does not correspond to the standard level of

the selected drive program.

The vehicle sets itself to the standard level of the

selected drive program when you switch drive pro-

grams.

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