Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLE User Manual

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you use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch
the transmission position (
Y page 154).
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use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to
change the drive program (
Y page 152).
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you activate manual gearshifting
(
Y page 159).
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you leave the suitable speed range.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Gliding mode is characterized by the following:
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the combustion engine is disconnected from
the drive train.
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the engine speed corresponds to the idling
speed.
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in the multifunction display, the gliding sym-
bol appears in the drive program display.
Gliding mode can be activated under the follow-
ing conditions:
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the Comfort drive program is activated or you
select the "Comfort" setting for the drive sys-
tem within the Individual drive program. You
can find information about this in the Digital
Operator's Manual.
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the ECO start/stop function is activated.
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you are driving carefully with low acceleration
of the vehicle.
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the engine is at normal operating tempera-
ture.
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the speed is within a suitable range.
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the course of the road is suitable, e.g. there
are no steep up or downhill gradients.
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you are no longer depressing the accelerator
pedal.
Gliding mode
is deactivated under the fo
llowing
conditions:
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you have deactivated the ECO start/stop
function.
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you depress the accelerator pedal.
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you depress the brake pedal.
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you use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch
the transmission position (
Y page 154).
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use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to
change the drive program (
Y page 152).
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you activate manual gearshifting
(
Y page 159).
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you leave the suitable speed range.
Towing a trailer
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Drive in the middle of the engine speed range
on uphill gradients.
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Depending on the uphill or downhill gradient,
use left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter
(
Y page 159) to select a lower gear, even if
cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS are acti-
vated.
Drive programs
Slippery drive program
The Slippery drive program has the following
characteristics:
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reduced engine and transmission settings for
optimum propulsion on slippery or snow-cov-
ered roads.
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optimized ESP
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stability control on slippery or
snow-covered roads.
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the vehicle has improved driving stability on
slippery or snow-covered roads, for example.
Comfort drive program
The Comfort drive program has the following
characteristics:
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comfort-oriented engine and transmission
settings.
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optimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
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the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully.
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the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. This results in the vehicle being driven
at lower engine speeds and the wheels being
less likely to spin.
Sport drive program
The Sport drive program has the following char-
acteristics:
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sporty engine and transmission settings.
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the automatic transmission shifting up later.
the fuel consumption possibly being higher as
a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points.
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the suspension exhibits sporty damping (vehi-
cles with AIRMATIC).
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Automatic transmission
Driving and parking

Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLE Specifications

General

Brand	Mercedes-Benz
Model	2016 GLE
Category	Automobile
Language	English