MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 2023 Owners Manual

To activate/deactivate: pull rocker switch 1.
If the indicator lamp is lit, manual shi"sing is
activated. The driver\bs display shows the cur-
rent gear.
Temporary setting
\bFor plug-in hybrids, observe the information
regarding the regenerative brake system
(  page 186).To activate: pull steering wheel paddle shi"ser
1 or 2.
Manual shi"sing will be activated for a short
time. Transmission position c and the cur-
rent gear will appear on the instrument dis- play.To deactivate: pull and hold steering wheel
paddle shi"ser 2 .
Transmission position [ will appear on the
instrument display.\bTo permanently shi"s the gears manually in
drive program using the steering wheel
paddle shi"sers, select the c setting for the
transmission.Shi"singTo shi"s up: pull steering wheel paddle shi"ser
2 .To shi"s down: pull steering wheel paddle
shi"ser 1 .
Permanently activating or deactivating manual
gearshi"sing
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Vehicle 5
Driving
Permanently switch the function on or o"M.
(earshi"s recommendation
The gearshi"s recommendation assists you in
adopting an economical driving style.
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If gearshi"s recommendation 1 appears next
to the transmission position display, shi"s to
the recommended gear.
Using kickdown
Maximum acceleration: depress the accelera-
tor pedal beyond the point of resistance.
To protect against excessively high engine speeds,
the automatic transmission will shi"s up to the
next gear when maximum engine speed has been reached.
Glide mode function*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterized by the following:
= The combustion engine is disconnected from
the drivetrain and is still running in neutral.
= The transmission position display [ is shown
in green.
= Vehicles with 48 V on-board electrical system:
the combustion engine can be switched o"M.
All of the vehicle functions remain active.
Glide mode will be activated if the following condi-
tions are met:
= Drive program  is selected.
= The speed is within a suitable range.
=The road\bs course is suitable, e.g. no steep
uphill or downhill gradients or tight bends.
= There is no trailer attached to the trailer hitch,
and no bicycle rack installed.
= You do not depress the accelerator or brake
pedal (except for light brake applications).\bGlide mode can also be activated if you have
selected the "Eco" setting for the drive in drive program .
Glide mode will be deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.
Glide mode can also be prevented by the following
parameters:
= Incline
= Downhill gradient
= Temperature
= Height
= Speed
= Operating status of the engine
= Tra"Pc situation
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Function of 4MATIC
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven. Together with ESP n
and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves
the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven wheel spins due to insu"Pcient traction.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take accountof road, weather and tra"Pc conditions. 4MATIC is
only an aid. You are responsible especially for
maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time
and for staying in lane.\bIn wintry road conditions, the maximum e"Mect
of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you use
winter tires (M\fS tires), with snow chains if
necessary.Refueling
Refueling the vehicle
&WARNING Risk of "Nre or explosion from
fuel
Fuels are highly "Oammable.
Fire, open "Oames, smoking and creating
sparks must be avoided.Before refueling, switch o"M the vehicle
and, if installed, the stationary heater,
and leave them switched o"M during refu-
eling.&WARNING Risk of injury from fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your
health.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.Do not inhale fuel vapor.Keep children away from fuel.Keep doors and windows closed during
the refueling process.
If you or other people come into contact with
fuel, observe the following:
Immediately rinse fuel o"M your skin with
soap and water.If fuel comes into contact with your eyes, immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical attention
immediately.If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten-
tion immediately. Do not induce vomit-
ing.Change immediately out of clothing that has come into contact with fuel.&WARNING Risk of "Nre and explosion due
to electrostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can ignite fuel vapor.
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Before you open the fuel "Nller cap or
take hold of the pump nozzle, touch the metallic vehicle body.To avoid creating another electrostatic
charge, do not get into the vehicle again
during the refueling process.*NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Vehicles with a gasoline engine:
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system.
Only refuel with low-sulfur spark-ignition
engine fuel.
This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel.
Never refuel with one of the following fuels: = Diesel
= Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by
volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100
= Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by
volume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100
= Gasoline with additives containing metal
If you have accidentally refueled with the
wrong fuel:Do not switch on the vehicle.Consult a quali"Ned specialist workshop.*NOTE Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles
with a gasoline engine
If you have accidentally refueled with the
wrong fuel:
= Do not switch on the vehicle. Otherwise
fuel can enter the engine.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel
could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine. The repair costs are high.
Consult a quali"Ned specialist workshop.Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.*NOTE Damage to the fuel system due to
over"Nlling the fuel tankOnly "Nll the fuel tank until the pump noz-
zle switches o"M.
If too much fuel has been added due, for
example, to a faulty "Nlling pump:
Do not switch on the vehicle.Consult a quali"Ned specialist workshop.*NOTE Fuel may spray out when you
remove the fuel pump nozzleOnly "Nll the fuel tank until the pump noz-
zle switches o"M.
Requirements
= The vehicle is unlocked.
= Plug-in hybrid with gasoline engine: The fuel
tank was vented before refueling (  page 203). This function is country-
dependent.
Observe the notes on service "Ouids and fuel.
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Refuel only using fuel that has at least the octanenumber speci"Ned on the information label on the
fuel "Nller "Oap. Otherwise, engine output may be
reduced and fuel consumption increased.1Fuel "Nller "Oap2Bracket for fuel "Nller cap3Fuel type4QR code for rescue card5Tire pressure table\bPlug-in hybrid with gasoline engine: The fuel
"Nller "Oap will open automatically a"ser the fuel
tank has been vented (  page 203).Press on the rear part of fuel "Nller "Oap 1 .Turn the fuel "Nller cap counter-clockwise and
remove it.Insert fuel "Nller cap from above into bracket
2 .Completely insert the pump nozzle into the
tank "Nller neck, hook in place and refuel.Fill the fuel tank only until the pump nozzle
switches o"M.Replace the cap on the "Nller neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.Close fuel "Nller "Oap 1 .Depressurizing the fuel tank (plug-in hybrid with
gasoline engine)Pull switch 1 once brie"Oy.
Indicator lamp 2 will "Oash and the Please
Wait Depressurizing Fuel Tank message will
appear on the driver\bs display.
When the fuel tank is depressurized, indicator
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The Fuel Tank Is Depressurized Ready for
Refueling message will appear on the driver\bs
display and the fuel "Nller "Oap will open auto-
matically.\bDepressurizing the fuel tank may take several
minutes.
The fuel tank can be depressurized only if the
conditions described above are ful"Nlled. Other-
wise, drive the vehicle at least 1/3 mile (0.5 km)
and repeat the process.
\bIn the following situations, there is a malfunc-
tion:
= Indicator lamp 2 "Oashes initially and then
goes out.
= The yellow engine diagnostics warning
lamp

Recommendations when handling the high-voltage
battery:
= Charge the high-voltage battery only with
direct current (mode 4) if necessary.
= If leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods,
park up the vehicle with a high-voltage battery
charge level between 25% and 30%. Do not
keep the high-voltage battery continuously connected to power supply equipment.
= If leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods of
time avoid, if possible, high ambient tempera-
tures.
= Check the high-voltage battery\bs charge level
every six weeks (  page 219).
= Charge the high-voltage battery if the charge
level is below 15%.
= Do not disconnect the 12 V battery even if the
vehicle is le"s idle for a lengthy period. Other-
wise, the condition of the vehicle\bs high-volt-
age battery cannot be monitored.
= If the high-voltage battery is used only with
low charge levels, fully charge the high-voltage
battery every six months.You can charge the high-voltage battery with both
alternating current (mode 2 or 3) and direct cur-
rent (mode 4).1Socket for charging with alternating current2Socket extension for charging with direct cur-
rent\bWhen using a CCS (Combined Charging Sys- tem) charging cable to charge with direct cur-rent, both areas of the vehicle socket are cov-
ered by the charging cable connector.
Charging options for the high-voltage battery
(mode 2, 3 or 4):
= Charging through recuperation while the vehi-
cle is in motion
= Charging with alternating current when sta-
tionary:
- at a mains socket (mode 2)
- at a wallbox or charging station (mode 3)
= Charging with direct current when stationary:
- at a rapid charging station (mode 4)
Depending on the country-speci"Nc vehicle equip-
ment and your vehicle\bs charging cable, single
phase AC charging is also possible.
Observe the di"Merent grid requirements of your
current location when charging. Use only charging
cables that conform to the grid requirements.
Consult a quali"Ned electrician or your local grid
operator if you have any questions.
It is recommended that you charge the high-volt-
age battery at a wallbox or charging station due to
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the improved charging performance and better
charging e"Pciency o"Mered.
System limits
The power output of the high-voltage battery may
be impaired by the following:
= High or low outside temperatures
= Electrical auxiliary consumers in the vehicle
being switched on, e.g. operating the air con-
ditioning system
= Extended periods without charging
The charging time or the charging power of the high-voltage battery may be increased by the fol-
lowing:
= High or low outside temperatures
= A high or low state of charge of the high-volt-
age battery
= The maximum available charge current of the
charging facilityStowing the charging cable
Always stow the vehicle\bs charging cable in the
charging cable bag provided and secure the charging cable bag in the trunk or cargo compart-
ment with the included retaining strap. Otherwise,
the charging cable bag with the charging cable is
not su"Pciently secured.
Example: charging cable bag in the trunk / cargo
compartment
As delivered, charging cable bag 1 with retaining
strap 2 is located in the trunk or cargo compart-
ment. To secure the charging cable bag, the
retaining strap must be attached to cargo tie-
down ring 3. Do not use bag hooks to attach the
retaining strap.Feed the loop end of retaining strap 2
through cargo tie-down ring 3 into the trunk
or cargo compartment.Feed the end with the snap hook through the loop of retaining strap 2.206Driving and parking

Tighten retaining strap 2 so that the knot
around cargo tie-down ring 3 is tight and
secure.Hook the snap hook of retaining strap 2 in a
cargo tie-down ring of charging cable bag 1.Notes on charging the high-voltage battery at the
mains socket (mode 2)&DANGER Risk of fatal injury from incor-
rectly installed component parts
Connecting the charging cable to a mains
socket using incorrectly installed component
parts could cause a "Nre or an electric shock,
for example.
Only connect the charging cable to a mains socket that:
= has been properly installed and
= has been inspected by a quali"Ned electri-
cian
For safety reasons, only use the charging
cable supplied with the vehicle or an
original Mercedes!

The charging process can vary depending on thepower supply equipment. The charging timeswhen charging the high-voltage battery at themains socket are considerably longer than when
charging at a wallbox or charging station.
When doing so, always observe the local informa-
tion.
Do not leave the charging cable controls hanging loose from a mains socket.
Do not li"s the controls by the following compo-
nent parts:
= the charging cable connector
= the mains plug
When charging, protect the charging cable control
element from excessive heat such as direct sun-
light. Otherwise, the charging process may be
canceled.Notes on charging the high-voltage battery at a
wallbox or charging station (mode 3)&DANGER Risk of fatal injury from incor-
rectly installed component parts
Connecting the charging cable to the vehicle
using incorrectly installed components could
cause a "Nre or an electric shock, for example.
Only connect the charging cable to a
wallbox if:
= The wallbox has been properly installed
= The wallbox has been inspected by a quali-
"Ned electrician
= The charging cable is not damaged
Do not extend the charging cable.Do not use adapters.Observe the safety notes in the operat-
ing instructions for the wallbox.&DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to dam-
aged components
If you use a damaged component to connect
the vehicle to the charging station, this can
result in "Nre or an electric shock, for example.
Perform a visual inspection of the charg-
ing station for obvious defects, e.g. dam-
age to the housing or on the charging
cable connection.At charging stations without a pre-instal-
led cable, for safety reasons, only use
charging cables that have been tested
and approved by the manufacturer for
charging the high-voltage battery in an
electric vehicle.Do not use a damaged charging cable.Do not use an extension for the charging
cable.Do not use an adapter.Always observe the safety information on
the charging station.208Driving and parking