Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 2023 Operator's Manual page 156

154 Driving and parking
It is safe to start and run the engine where
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your vehicle is parked.
The fuel tank is sufficiently full.
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▌Starting the vehicle (Remote Online)
& WARNING Risk of crushing or entrapment
due to unintentional starting of the engine
Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the
engine is started unintentionally during service
or maintenance work.
Always secure the engine against unin-
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tentional starting before carrying out
maintenance or repair work.
Requirements
Park position j is selected.
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The anti-theft alarm system is not activated.
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The panic alarm is not activated.
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The hazard warning light system is switched
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off.
The hood 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.
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After every engine start, the engine runs for
ten minutes.
You can carry out a maximum of two consecutive
starting attempts. You must start the engine with
the key before trying to start the vehicle again
with the smartphone.
You can switch off the vehicle at any time as fol-
lows:
Via the smartphone app
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By pressing the Ü or ß button on the
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key
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Further information can be found in the
smartphone app.
Securing the vehicle against starting before carry-
ing out maintenance or repair work:
Switch on the hazard warning light system or
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unlock the doors.
Open a side window or the sliding sunroof.
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Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle
To preserve the engine during the first 1000 miles
(1500 km):
Drive at varying road speeds and engine
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speeds.
No faster than 85 mph (140 km/h).
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Drive the vehicle in drive program A
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or ;.
Shift to the next gear up when the needle rea-
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ches the last third before the red range on the
tachometer at the very latest.
Do not shift down manually to brake.
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Avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at
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full throttle.
Do not depress the accelerator pedal past the
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point of resistance (kickdown).
Increase the engine speed only gradually and
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accelerate the vehicle to full speed only after
1000 miles (1500 km).
This also applies when the engine or parts of the
drivetrain have been replaced.