My new GLE43!
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My new GLE43! ** Pics added**
Dusty tyres!!
Calipers painted red.
Hey everyone! New to this forum. I just picked up my new Polar White GLE 43AMG today and I am loving it so far, but I have noticed a few issues:
The driver window doesn't automatically roll up (have to keep my finger on the button), whereas the rest of the windows are fine. Is there a setting for this?
My biggest concern is the gearbox. When I'm slowing down at a stop sign or signal, the gearbox is quite lumpy while downshifting!! Is this normal? Im coming from a BMW with a very smooth gearbox so this was quite shocking!
I will be tinting it soon and will post a few pics. Also have some mods in mind. Has anyone done any exterior mods?
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Hey everyone! New to this forum. I just picked up my new Polar White GLE 43AMG today and I am loving it so far, but I have noticed a few issues:
The driver window doesn't automatically roll up (have to keep my finger on the button), whereas the rest of the windows are fine. Is there a setting for this?
My biggest concern is the gearbox. When I'm slowing down at a stop sign or signal, the gearbox is quite lumpy while downshifting!! Is this normal? Im coming from a BMW with a very smooth gearbox so this was quite shocking!
I will be tinting it soon and will post a few pics. Also have some mods in mind. Has anyone done any exterior mods?
The driver window doesn't automatically roll up (have to keep my finger on the button), whereas the rest of the windows are fine. Is there a setting for this?
My biggest concern is the gearbox. When I'm slowing down at a stop sign or signal, the gearbox is quite lumpy while downshifting!! Is this normal? Im coming from a BMW with a very smooth gearbox so this was quite shocking!
I will be tinting it soon and will post a few pics. Also have some mods in mind. Has anyone done any exterior mods?
With regards to the express up feature for the windows, the button has "two" stops. Make sure you're pulling it all the way.
From the manual -
To open fully: press the switch beyond the point of resistance and release it. Automatic operation is started
Which Dynamic Select mode are you in when you notice the rough downshifting......Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual or Slippery?
I've done some exterior mods. I have LLumar CTX tint (40%) on the front side windows. Tint laws are very strict here in NC. I got LLumar Platinum Paint Protection Film on the headlight lenses, front bumper, front fenders, full hood, "A" pillars, exterior mirrors, front edge of roof and top of rear bumper. I had Xpel Ultimate on my last car and I loved it. The LLumar Platinum is a new model with superior hydrophobic properties. Both have a 10-year warranty against yellowing, cracking, peeling, etc. The installation is guaranteed for life. I also installed mud flaps. Had to order them from China. MB doesn't make them for the Coupe, just the SUV. Here are some links for you.
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...acy-glass.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...rotection.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle43-cou...mud-flaps.html
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Yeah I know that I need to fully lift the window button for it to roll up automatically but it isn't working for some reason.
I am only using Comfort mode as it's in break in period, only 200kms, and the strange downshifts have happened a couple of times. Has this happened with any one?
The interior is black leather. I'm trying to upload some pics but I can't seem to for some reason. I'll try again.
I am only using Comfort mode as it's in break in period, only 200kms, and the strange downshifts have happened a couple of times. Has this happened with any one?
The interior is black leather. I'm trying to upload some pics but I can't seem to for some reason. I'll try again.
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Yeah I know that I need to fully lift the window button for it to roll up automatically but it isn't working for some reason.
I am only using Comfort mode as it's in break in period, only 200kms, and the strange downshifts have happened a couple of times. Has this happened with any one?
The interior is black leather. I'm trying to upload some pics but I can't seem to for some reason. I'll try again.
I am only using Comfort mode as it's in break in period, only 200kms, and the strange downshifts have happened a couple of times. Has this happened with any one?
The interior is black leather. I'm trying to upload some pics but I can't seem to for some reason. I'll try again.
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Hey everyone! New to this forum. I just picked up my new Polar White GLE 43AMG today and I am loving it so far, but I have noticed a few issues:
The driver window doesn't automatically roll up (have to keep my finger on the button), whereas the rest of the windows are fine. Is there a setting for this?
?
The driver window doesn't automatically roll up (have to keep my finger on the button), whereas the rest of the windows are fine. Is there a setting for this?
?
it's either (can't remember which):
Continue to hold window button till get window down..but then KEEP HOLDING BUTTON DOWN FOR A FEW SECONDS.THIS WILL RESET IT
OR
PUT WINDOW DOWN,THEN CLOSE WINDOW.WHEN IT REACHES THE TOP,DON'T LET GO OF RAISED BUTTON. SWITCH FOR A FEW SECONDS.THIS WILL RESET IT.
It's one of the above.
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However, I have noticed when you take off, sometimes it feels like there is slop in the drive train that has to be taken up before the vehicle starts moving.
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I have a 2018 and notice rough downshifting from 3rd to 2nd especially when coming to a stop. It doesn’t seem to happen all the time though, only occasionally. I have been thinking about taking it in, but I know it probably won’t happen when they drive it.
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You just need to reset the automatic function.
it's either (can't remember which):
Continue to hold window button till get window down..but then KEEP HOLDING BUTTON DOWN FOR A FEW SECONDS.THIS WILL RESET IT
OR
PUT WINDOW DOWN,THEN CLOSE WINDOW.WHEN IT REACHES THE TOP,DON'T LET GO OF RAISED BUTTON. SWITCH FOR A FEW SECONDS.THIS WILL RESET IT.
It's one of the above.
it's either (can't remember which):
Continue to hold window button till get window down..but then KEEP HOLDING BUTTON DOWN FOR A FEW SECONDS.THIS WILL RESET IT
OR
PUT WINDOW DOWN,THEN CLOSE WINDOW.WHEN IT REACHES THE TOP,DON'T LET GO OF RAISED BUTTON. SWITCH FOR A FEW SECONDS.THIS WILL RESET IT.
It's one of the above.
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I only notice it in "Comfort" mode. I'll have to see if it happens in the other modes as well.
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@GLE43_Sube, yes that's exactly what's happening with me. I guess it's how it behaves. I'll let you know once I have it checked out.
Pics added after tinting, and painting the calipers.
Pics added after tinting, and painting the calipers.
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Thanks guys!
I used high heat resistant paint. Had these done on several other cars with no peeling issues at all.
Next mods will be a CF rear spoiler and making the rear chrome strip black. Then the wheels.
I used high heat resistant paint. Had these done on several other cars with no peeling issues at all.
Next mods will be a CF rear spoiler and making the rear chrome strip black. Then the wheels.
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I won't be doing the protective film as I did it on my previous car and found it to be complete waste. The car looked dull. It was done at Protech Monte Carlo.
I already did the ceramic polish for the GLE
I already did the ceramic polish for the GLE
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I hear ya. I have it on this car and had it on the last one. Never saw any difference whatsoever in the sheen. There are lots of different brands and grades and they all perform differently. I just hate accumulating paint chips on the bumper, hood, front fenders, etc. It's also good protection against bird droppings, tree sap and anything else that's detrimental to your car's finish. But, different strokes for different folks I guess.
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Wait a minute. If that's what you guys are talking about, mine does that too. It's just a slight "bump" in the lower gears when coming to a stop or slowing almost to a stop. I thought it was sporadic, but now I can easily replicate it. How quickly you slow down determines whether or not it happens. If you slow very gradually, it's not present. Slow down abruptly, and it's happens regularly. I assumed it was normal. Just had a software update for the engine/trans per recall. It behaves exactly the same way, so I'm assuming it is normal. If you find out otherwise, please share the info here. I only notice it in "Comfort" mode. I'll have to see if it happens in the other modes as well.
I was getting a slight bump while downshifting from 3rd to 2nd gear in "Comfort" mode only. Now, that seems to have disappeared. I tried to reproduce it, but couldn't. I'm thinking maybe the adaptive learning phase has completed. I only have about 3,200 miles on her. Due to medical issues, I haven't been able to drive much during the past year.
It should be noted that this is different than what YazAMG is experiencing at the thread below.
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle43-cou...nt-recall.html
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