Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 2021, Owner'S Manual

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The hazard warning light system is switched
off.
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The bonnet is closed.
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The doors are closed and locked.
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The windows and sliding sunroof are closed.
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Start the vehicle using the smartphone.
After every engine start, the engine runs for
ten minutes.
You can carry out a maximum of two consecu‐
tive starting attempts. You must start the engine
with the key before trying to start the engine
again with the smartphone.
You can switch off the engine at any time as fol‐
lows:
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Via the Smartphone App
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By pressing the Ü or s button on the
key
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Further information can be found in the
smartphone app.
Securing the engine against starting before
carrying out maintenance or repair work:
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Switch on the hazard warning light system.
or
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Unlock the doors.
or
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Open a side window or the sliding sunroof.
Running-in notes
To preserve the engine during the first 1,500 km:
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Drive at varying road speeds and engine
speeds.
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Do not drive at speeds greater than
140 km/h.
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Drive the vehicle in drive program A
or ; .
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Shift to the next highest gear at the very lat‐
est when the needle reaches the last third
before the red area in the rev counter.
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Do not shift down manually in order to brake.
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Avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at
full throttle.
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Do not depress the accelerator pedal past
the pressure point (kickdown).
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Only increase the engine speed gradually and
accelerate the vehicle to full speed after
1,500 km.
This also applies when the engine or parts of the
drivetrain have been replaced.
Please also observe the following running-in
notes:
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In certain driving and driving safety systems,
the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐
tain distance is being driven after the vehicle
has been delivered or after repairs. Full sys‐
tem effectiveness is not reached until the
end of this teach-in process.
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Brakepads, brake disks and tyres that are
either new or have been replaced only ach‐
ieve optimum braking effect and grip after
several hundred kilometres of driving. Com‐
pensate for the reduced braking effect by
applying greater force to the brake pedal.
164 Driving and parking