MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 2023 Owners Manual

Remove the partitioning net cassette by li"sing
it upwards.
Installing
With tab 1 facing backwards, push the parti-
tioning net cassette into brackets 2.
The partitioning net cassette will engage.Ensure that red lock veri"Ncation indicators 3
on the le"s and right are no longer visible. Oth-
erwise, the partitioning net cassette will not
be locked.
q Attaching the partitioning net&WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
poorly secured objects
The partitioning net alone cannot secure or
restrain heavy objects, items of luggage or
heavy loads.
You could be hit by an unsecured load, partic- ularly in the event of abrupt changes in direc-
tion, sudden braking or an accident.
Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around.Secure objects, luggage or loads against
slipping or tipping over, e.g. by using tie
downs, even if you are using the parti-
tioning net.For safety reasons, always use a partitioning net
when transporting a load.
Damaged partitioning nets can no longer ful"Nl
their protective functions and must be replaced.
Visit a quali"Ned specialist workshop.Seats and stowing129

Guide the partition net upwards using tab 1.Hook the partition net into holders 2 on the
le"s and right.
Overview of the tie-down eyes in the cargo com-
partment
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(  page 119).
1Tie-down eyes
Overview of bag hooks
&WARNING Risk of injury when using bag
hooks with heavy objects
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage.
Objects or items of luggage may be "Oung
around and hit vehicle occupants.Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(  page 119).
Subject the bag hooks to a maximum load of 6.6 lbs (3 kg) and do not attach any goods to them.
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1Bag hooksCoat hook on the tailgate1Coat hook on the tailgate
Coat hooks are not suitable for heavy objects.
Use the coat hooks only for light objects such as
jackets.
EASY-PACK load-securing kit

q Notes on the snap-in module for the cargo
compartment (telescopic rods)
The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you to
use your cargo compartment for a variety of pur-
poses. The components are located in the stow-
age space under the cargo "Ooor.
1Telescopic rod with mounting elements and
holders

q Installing a telescopic rod
&WARNING Risk of injury due to an open
cargo compartment "Ooor
If you drive with the cargo compartment "Ooor
open, objects could be "Oung around and hit
vehicle occupants as a result. There is a risk
of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the cargo compartment "Ooor before a journey.Seats and stowing131

Open the cargo "Ooor .Attach holders 1 in the desired position to
the side of the cargo "Ooor.Close the cargo "Ooor.Turn the mounting elements 2 to n .Insert the mounting elements 2 into the
holders 1.Extend the telescopic rod 3.Insert the telescopic rod 3 into the mounting
elements 2.Turn both mounting elements 2 to 7 until
you feel them engage.Locking and unlocking the cargo compartment
"OoorTurn the emergency key a quarter turn clock- wise H (to lock) or counter-clockwise G (to
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Attaching a roof luggage rack&WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-
ing the maximum roof load
The vehicle center of gravity and the usual
driving characteristics as well as the steering
and braking characteristics alter.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-
ing characteristics, as well as steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
Never exceed the maximum roof load
and adjust your driving style.You will "Nnd information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section.*NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted head-
room clearance
If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi- mum permitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
Observe the signposted headroom clear- ance.If the vehicle height is greater than the permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter.Observe the changed vehicle height with add-on roof equipment.*NOTE Vehicle damage from non-approved
roof luggage racks
The vehicle could be damaged by roof luggage
racks that have not been tested and approved
for Mercedes-Benz.
Use only roof luggage racks tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz.Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that the sliding sunroof can be
fully raised when the roof luggage rack is
installed.Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that the tailgate can be fullyopened when the roof luggage rack is
installed.Position the load on the roof luggage
rack in such a way that the vehicle will
not sustain damage even when it is in
motion.*NOTE Damage to the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel due to non-
approved roof luggage racks
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel may be damaged by the roof luggage rack if you attempt to open it when using a
roof luggage rack not tested and approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
When a roof luggage rack is installed,
open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel only if this has been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel may be raised to allow ventilation of the
vehicle interior.
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Secure the roof rack to the roof railing.Observe the manufacturer\bs installation
instructions.
Cup holder
Switching the cooling or heating function for the temperature-controlled cup holder on or o"M
&WARNING Risk of injury by touching the
heating elements
The cup holder\bs heating elements may be
very hot.
You can burn yourself on them.
Do not touch the cup holder\bs hot heat-
ing elements.Ensure that no children can access the
cup holder\bs hot heating elements.Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.*NOTE Damage to objects in the tempera-
ture-controlled cup holder
If you place objects into the temperature-con-
trolled cup holder, they may become dam-
aged.
Do not place objects into the tempera-
ture-controlled cup holder.
Cup holder in the front center console
To switch on: on cup holder 1, press button
2 repeatedly until the blue (keep cool) or red
(keep warm) indicator lamp on the button lights up.
If you use the heating function, the metal
insert of the cup holder will be heated. Once a
certain temperature has been reached, the
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the cup holder\bs metal insert when the warn-
ing lamp is lit.To switch o"M: press button 2 repeatedly until
the indicator lamp on the button goes out.\bClean the removable rubber mat only with
clean, lukewarm water and the cup holder only with a so"s cloth.Ashtray and cigarette lighter
Using the ashtray
Place the ashtray in one of the cup holders in
the center console or in the rear passenger
compartment.Check that it is seated "Nrmly.Comply with the notes on loading the vehicle
(  page 119).To open the ashtray: fold lid 1 upwards.\bYou can remove the top part of the ashtray for
cleaning or emptying by twisting it. Clean the
ashtray, e.g. with clean, lukewarm water.
Sockets
Using the 12 V socket
Requirements: = Only connect devices up to a maximum of
240 W (20 A).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle
has the following 12 V sockets:
= In the stowage compartment in the front cen-
ter console
= In the cargo compartment
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Example: 12 V socket in the stowage compartmentin the front center console
Li"s up cap 1 of the socket and insert the
plug of the device.
If you have connected a device to the 12 V
socket, leave the cover of the stowage compart-
ment open.
Using the 115 V socket in the rear passenger
compartment&DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to a
damaged connecting cable or a damaged
socket
You could receive an electric shock if the con-
necting cable or the 115 V power socket is pulled out of the trim or is damaged or wet.
Use only connecting cables that are dry
and free of damage.When the vehicle is switched o"M, make
sure that the 115 V power socket is dry.Immediately have the 115 V power
socket checked or replaced at a quali"Ned
specialized workshop if it is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim.Never plug the connecting cable into a
115 V power socket that is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim.&DANGER Risk of death due to using the
socket incorrectly
In particular, you could receive an electric shock:
= If you touch the inside of the socket
= If you insert unsuitable devices or objects
into the socket
Do not touch the inside of the socket.Only connect suitable devices to the
socket.
Requirements: = Only connect devices with a suitable plug
which conforms to the standards speci"Nc to
the country you are in.
= Only connect devices up to a maximum of
150 W (1.3 A).
= Do not use multiple socket outlets.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the design
of the center console and stowage compartment
may di"Mer.
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Mercedes-Maybach vehicles with individual
rear seats: open the stowage compartment of
the center console of the rear passenger com-
partment .Open "Oap 3 .Insert the plug of the device into 115 V socket
1 .
When the on-board electrical system voltage is
su"Pcient, indicator lamp 2 lights up.Overview of USB ports
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle
has the following USB ports:
= in the stowage compartment of the cockpit
armrest (  page 122)
= in the front center console next to the mobile
phone stowage compartment
= In the folding compartment in the center con-
sole of the rear passenger compartment
= vehicles with three rows of seats: between the
seats of the third row of seats
If the vehicle is switched on you can charge USB
devices, e.g. mobile phones, at USB ports.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the charging
power is up to 100 W.
Wireless charging of the mobile phone and con-
nection with the exterior antenna
Notes on wirelessly charging a mobile phone
&WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone receptacles cannot always retain all
objects within.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
Always stow objects so that they cannot
be thrown around in such situations.Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel
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Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the trunk/cargo compart-
ment.Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.&WARNING Risk of "Nre from placing objects
in the mobile phone storage compartment
Placing other objects in the mobile phone storage compartment could constitute a "Nre
hazard.
Apart from a mobile phone, do not place
any other objects in the mobile phone
storage compartment, especially those
made of metal.*NOTE Damage to objects caused by plac-
ing them in the mobile phone storage
compartment
If objects are placed in the mobile phone stor-
age compartment, these may be damaged by
electromagnetic "Nelds.
Do not place credit cards, storage
media, ski passes or other objects sensi-
tive to electromagnetic "Nelds in the
mobile phone storage compartment.*NOTE Damage to the mobile phone stow-
age compartment caused by liquids
If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage
compartment, the compartment may be dam-
aged.
Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile phone stowage compartment.
Always observe the notes for persons with elec- tronic medical aids (  page 36).
= Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
mobile phone is connected to the vehicle\bs exterior antenna via the charging module.
= The charging function and wireless connection
of the mobile phone to the vehicle\bs exterior
antenna are available only if the vehicle is switched on.
= Small mobile phones may not be able to be
charged in every position of the mobile phone
stowage compartment.
= Large mobile phones that do not rest "Oat in
the mobile phone stowage compartment may not be able to be charged or connected with
the vehicle\bs exterior antenna.
= The mobile phone may heat up during the
charging process. This may also depend on
the applications (apps) currently open in the
background.
= To ensure more e"Pcient charging and connec-
tion with the vehicle\bs exterior antenna,
remove the protective cover from the mobile
phone. Protective covers that are necessary
for wireless charging are an exception.
Wireless charging of a mobile phone in the cock- pit
Requirements: = The mobile phone is suitable for wireless
charging.
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