tow MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 2017 Manual PDF

Sidewall The part of the tire between the tread and the
bead.
Weight of optional extras The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
parts and more than 2.3 kg (5 lbs). These
optional extras, such as high-performance
brakes, level control, a roof rack or a high-per-
formance battery, are not included in the curb
weight and the weight of the accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number) This is a unique identifier which can be used by
a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for example
for a product recall, and thus identify the pur-
chasers. The TIN is made up of the manufactur-
er's identity code, tire size, tire type code and
the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index The load bearing index (also load index) is a code
that contains the maximum load bearing capa-
city of a tire.
Traction Traction is the result of friction between the tires
and the road surface.
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) The TWR specifies the maximum permissible
weight that the ball coupling of the trailer tow
hitch can support.
Treadwear indicators Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are distrib-
uted over the tire tread. If the tire tread is level
with the bars, the wear limit of

R
do not switch ESP ®
off.R
have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
! Mercedes-AMG vehicles with
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel: only
use the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
on the rear axle . If you mount the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel on the
front axle, this could result in damage to the
brake system.
If a tire on the front axle is defective, an intact
wheel from the rear axle must first be
replaced with the "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel. The damaged wheel on the front
axle can then be replaced by the undamaged
wheel from the rear axle.
Make sure to note the placard on the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel.
When using an emergency spare wheel or spare
wheel of a different size, you must not exceed
the maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/ h) .
Snow chains must not be mounted on emer-
gency spare wheels.
General notes You can ask for information regarding permitted
emergency spare wheels at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Mounting the emergency spare wheel is descri-
bed under "Mounting a wheel" ( Y
page 362).
You should regularly check the pressure of the
emergency spare wheel, particularly prior to
long trips, and correct the pressure as neces-
sary ( Y
page 344). The value on the wheel is
valid.
An emergency spare wheel may also be moun-
ted against the direction of rotation. Observe
the time restriction on use as well as the speed
limitation specified on the emergency spare
wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
When you are driving with the collapsible spare
wheel mounted, the tire pressure loss warning
system or the tire pressure monitor cannot func- tion reliably. Only restart the tire pressure loss
warning system or tire pressure monitor when
the defective wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor: after
mounting an emergency spare wheel, the sys-
tem may still display the tire pressure of the
removed wheel for a few minutes. The value dis-
played for the mounted emergency spare wheel
is not the same as the current tire pressure of
the e mergency spare wheel.
Removing/stowing the emergency
spare wheel
Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel under the cargo compart-
ment floor Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
( Y
page 362).
The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel can be
found in the stowage well under the cargo com-
partment floor.
Removing the emergency spare wheel X
Lift the cargo compartment floor upwards
( Y
page 296). X
Vehicle without a lockable cargo compart-
ment floor: turn emergency spare wheel
retainer D counter-clockwise and remove it. X
Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel C .Emergency spare wheel 367
Wheels and tires Z

X
Vehicle with a lockable cargo compart-
ment floor: remove the contents of stowage
tray

Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
( Y
page 369).
Take the following steps to stow a used collaps-
ible spare wheel. Otherwise, it will not fit into the
spare wheel well. Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you have this work performed at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Stowing the emergency spare wheel X
Unscrew the valve cap from the valve. X
If possible, unscrew the valve insert from the
valve and release the air.
i Fully deflating the tires can take a few
minutes. X
Screw the valve insert back into the valve. X
Screw the valve cap back on. X
Lay collapsible spare wheel C in the emer-
gency spare wheel well. X
Screw in retaining screw D clockwise in the
collapsible emergency wheel to the stop. X
Swing the cargo compartment floor down
( Y
page 296).
Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a collaps-
ible spare wheel in the emergency
spare wheel bag Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
( Y
page 362).
On Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a Bang & Oluf-
sen sound system, the collapsible spare wheel is
packed in an emergency spare wheel bag. The
emergency spare wheel bag is secured to the
cargo tie-down rings in the cargo compartment. Removing the emergency spare wheel X
Unhook retaining spring hooks C of fasten-
ing strap D from the cargo tie-down rings. X
Remove the emergency spare wheel bag with
the emergency collapsible spare wheel. X
Open the bag and remove the emergency col-
lapsible spare wheel.
Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
( Y
page 369).
Stowing the emergency spare wheel X
Place the collapsible spare wheel into the
emergency spare wheel bag and close the
emergency spare wheel bag. X
Place the emergency spare wheel bag with
the collapsible spare wheel into the cargo
compartment with the carrying strap at the
back. X
Hook retaining spring hooks C of fastening
strap D into the cargo tie-down rings. X
Tighten fastening strap D .
Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
(Mercedes-AMG GLE 63)
! Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using the
tire inflation compressor before lowering the
vehicle. The wheel rim could otherwise be
damaged.
! Do not operate the tire inflation compressor
for longer than eight minutes at a time without
a break. It may otherwise overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be operated
again once it has cooled down.
Comply with the manufacturer's safety instruc-
tions on the tire inflation compressor label and
on the tire sealant bottle. X
Mount the collapsible spare wheel as descri-
bed ( Y
page 362).
The collapsible spare wheel must be mounted
before it is inflated. X
Remove the tire inflation compressor from
the stowage space under the trunk floor
( Y
page 326).Emergency spare wheel 369
Wheels and tires Z

The rear wheel torque is increased, making it
easier to drive off.
For further information about the maximum gra-
dient climbing ability, see ( Y
page 165).
Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system and drive train
may be necessary, depending on the vehicle
type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chassis
frame.
C
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitchD
Rear axle center line
Trailer loads
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimum gradient-climbing capability
of 12% from a standstill)
Missing values were not available at the time of
going to print.
GLE 350
6615 lbs (3000 kg)
GLE 350 4MATIC
7200 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 400 4MATIC
7200 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 550 4MATIC
7200 lbs (3265 kg) Mercedes-AMG
GLE 43
4MATIC
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 4MATI
C 7198 lbs (3265 kg)
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 S 4MA
TIC 7198 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC
7200 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 550 e 4MATIC
4410 lbs (2000 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is not included in
the trailer load) Missing values were not available at the time of
going to print.
GLE 350
530 lbs (240 kg)
GLE 350 4MATIC
575 lbs (261 kg)
GLE 400 4MATIC
575 lbs (261 kg)
GLE 550 4MATIC
575 lbs (261 kg)
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 43
4MATIC
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 4MATI
C 575 lbs (261 kg)
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 S 4MA
TIC 575 lbs (261 kg)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC
575 lbs (261 kg)
GLE 550 e 4MATIC
355 lbs (160 kg)
The actual noseweight may not be higher than
the value which is given. The value can be found
on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification
plates. The lowest weight applies.
The maximum permissible trailer drawbar nose-
weight is the maximum weight with which the
trailer drawbar can be loaded. Limit for
Mercedes-Benz-approved trailer couplings.384
Trailer tow hitch
Technical data

Gross rear axle weight rating when tow-
ing a trailer Missing values were not available at the time of
going to print.
GLE 350
3527 lbs (1600 kg)
GLE 350 4MATIC
3527 lbs (1600 kg)
GLE 400 4MATIC
3527 lbs (1600 kg)
GLE 550 4MATIC
3527 lbs (1600 kg)
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 43
4MATIC
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 4MATI
C 3858 lbs (1750 kg)
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 S 4MA
TIC 3858 lbs (1750 kg)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC
3638 lbs (1650 kg)
GLE 550 e 4MATIC
3704 lbs (1680 kg)
Ball position of the ball coupling
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions
stated in the illustration must not be exceeded. Trailer tow hitch 385
Technical data Z