MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 2023 Owners Manual

*NOTE Damage due to overhanging loads
in front or drawbar installations
The vehicle and the trailer may be damaged
during maneuvering due to overhanging loads
at the front of the trailer or drawbar installa-
tions.
Pay attention to overhanging loads or
drawbar installations while maneuvering.
Trailer Maneuvering Assist will assist you when you are backing up with a trailer. Using the rear-view camera, it monitors the articulation angle
between the vehicle and trailer and adjusts it to a
speci"Ned value. Trailer Maneuvering Assist will
also limit your speed.
For Trailer Maneuvering Assist to function prop-
erly, a calibration drive must be carried out for the
trailer and ball neck used and if the ball head
position is changed. The current ball head posi-
tion will be taught in during the calibration drive
(  page 305).
Trailer Maneuvering Assist is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attention to the surround-ings. The responsibility for safe maneuvering and
parking remains with you. Make sure that there
are no persons, animals or objects in the maneu- vering area while you are maneuvering and park-
ing in / exiting parking spaces.
You can either enter the articulation angle value directly via the multimedia system, or use astraightening maneuver or the 90° maneuver. When you carry out a straightening maneuver, thesystem will calculate the articulation angle auto-
matically and align the vehicle/trailer combination
with the trailer\bs current direction.
Observe the notes on trailer operation
(  page 301).
System limits
Observe the system limits of the following func-
tions:
= Active Parking Assist (  page 291)
= 360° camera (  page 281)
= Rear-view camera (  page 280)The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations:
= The gradient is greater than approximately
15%.
= The height of the ball head above level ground
is less than 13.8 in (0.35 m) or more than
21.6 in (0.55 m)

q Using Trailer Maneuvering Assist
Requirements
= The vehicle has been started and is stationary.
= A trailer has been detected.
= A calibration drive was performed with the ball
neck used and the current ball head position
(  page 305).
= The gradient is less than approximately 15 %.
= The tailgate is closed.
= The electric parking brake is not applied.
= The driver\bs seat belt is fastened.Driving and parking299

Using Trailer Maneuvering Assist\bTo ensure that Trailer Maneuvering Assist
works properly, the taught-in values for each
ball head position must be reset a"ser the ball
neck and ball head position have been
changed. A calibration drive must then be per-
formed again. Information on resetting and
the calibration drive (  page 305).Engage reverse gear ^.Press button 1.
The camera image is shown in the central dis-
play.\bThe picture is an example only and is shown without trailer.
You can select various maneuvers in the TrailerManeuvering Assist menu. The maneuver available
depend on the current articulation angle and
length of the trailer.
To adjust the articulation angle: select 3. In
the central display, swipe the entire area ofthe camera image to the le"s or right to change
the bend angle.
or
To activate the straightening maneuver: select
1 .
The system calculates the articulation angle in
such a way that the direction of the trailer at
the time of activation is maintained. There is a
short countersteering movement of the trailer
while the vehicle is backing up, which then
guides it back to the desired line. In this way, the vehicle is aligned straight with the trailer
and, at the same time, the direction of the
trailer is maintained.
or
To activate the 90° maneuver:
= Align the vehicle in the same direction
(line) as the trailer.
= Select (le"s or right) 2.
The system calculates the articulation angle so that the trailer can be maneuvered into a
space perpendicular to the vehicle using the smallest possible angle. A"ser the maneuver,300Driving and parking

the vehicle is aligned again in the direction of
the trailer.Accelerate and brake as required.\bThe maximum articulation angle depends on
the length of the trailer. This is calculated by
the system by driving the vehicle forwards,
including cornering. Before the length of the
trailer has been calculated, the maximum articulation angle is approximately 23°. The
longer the trailer is, the higher the maximum articulation angle (max. approximately 60°).\bPay attention to your surroundings and beready to brake at all times.
Trailer hitch
Notes on trailer operation
*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.&WARNING Risk of accident due to unsuita-
ble ball neck
If you install an unsuitable ball neck, the trailer
hitch and the rear axle may be overloaded.
This can signi"Ncantly impair the driving char-
acteristics and the trailer may become loose.
There is a risk of fatal injury.
Only install a ball neck that complies
with the permissible dimensions and is
designed for the requirements of trailer
operation.Do not modify the ball neck or the trailer
hitch.
The values approved by the manufacturer can be
found on the identi"Ncation plates and in the "Tech-
nical data" section under "Trailer hitch" for the
towing vehicle (  page 465).
&WARNING Risk of accident due to vehi-
cle/trailer combination swerving
If you drive too fast in trailer operation, the
vehicle/trailer combination may start to
swerve.
This could cause you to lose control of the
vehicle/trailer combination. The vehicle/ trailer combination may even rollover.
Under no circumstances should you try
to straighten the vehicle/trailer combi-
nation by increasing your speed.Reduce the speed and do not counter- steer.Brake if necessary.*NOTE Damage to the engine resulting
from overheatingIf you subsequently have a trailer cou-
pling retro"Ntted, depending on the vehi-
cle type, changes to the engine cooling
system may be required.Driving and parking301

In the case of retro"Ntting a trailer coupling,
please observe the attachment points on the
vehicle frame.
Retro"Ntting a trailer hitch is permissible only if a
trailer load is speci"Ned in your vehicle documents.
If this is not the case, the vehicle is not approved for trailer operation.
Further information can be obtained at a quali"Ned
specialist workshop.
For a detachable trailer coupling, it is essential to
comply with the operating instructions of the trailer coupling manufacturer.
Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If you
do not connect the trailer to the towing vehicle correctly, the trailer may become detached.
Observe the following notes on the tongue weight:
= Do not use a tongue weight that exceeds or
falls below the permissible tongue weight
= Use a tongue weight as close as possible to
the maximum tongue weight
Do not exceed the following values:
= Permissible towing capacity
= Permissible rear axle load of the towing vehi-
cle
= Permissible gross weight of the towing vehicle
= Permissible gross weight of the trailer
= Maximum permissible speed of the trailer
Ensure the following before starting a journey: = The tire pressure on the rear axle of the tow-
ing vehicle is set for a maximum load
= The lighting of the connected trailer is opera-
tional
In the event of increased rear axle load, the car/
trailer combination must not exceed a maximum
speed of 62 mph (100 km/h) for reasons con-
cerning the operating permit. This also applies in countries in which the permissible maximum
speed for car/trailer combinations is above 62 mph (100 km/h).
Vehicles with AIRMATIC or E-ACTIVE BODY CON- TROL: if the socket of the trailer hitch is occupied,
e.g. by a trailer or rear bicycle rack, the vehicle isset to the normal level at speeds greater than
19 mph (30 km/h). This is done regardless of
which drive program has been selected.
Attaching the ball neck
&WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to incorrectly installed ball neck
If the ball neck is not properly mounted and
secured, it may come loose along with the
trailer while the vehicle is in motion and
endanger other road users. There is a risk of
fatal injuries.
Mount and secure the ball neck as described in the installation instructions of the ball neck manufacturer.With the ball neck mounted, alwaysmake sure it is properly secured before
commencing a journey.302Driving and parking

Attaching the ball neckSecure the vehicle against rolling away.Remove cover cap 1 from the ball neck
mount in the direction of the arrow.Store cover cap 1 such that it cannot move
around.Comply with the installation instructions of the ball neck manufacturer.
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.
\bTo ensure that the Trailer Maneuvering Assist
functions properly, the taught-in values for the
ball head position must be reset a"ser each
change of trailer, ball neck, or ball head posi-tion. A calibration drive must then be per-
formed again. Information on resetting and
the calibration drive (  page 305).
Coupling up/uncoupling a trailer
&WARNING Risk of injury due to a change
in vehicle level
Vehicles with level control system: the vehicle
level may be changed unintentionally, e.g. by
other persons. If you couple or uncouple the
trailer during this time, you may become trap-
ped. In addition, other people could become trapped if their limbs are between the vehicle
body and the tires or underneath the vehicle.
Observe the following when coupling or
uncoupling:
Do not open or close any doors or the tailgate.Do not initiate the level control system
and do not operate DYNAMIC SELECT.Do not lock or unlock the vehicle.The trailer will be correctly detected by the vehi-
cle only if the following conditions are met:
= The trailer is connected correctly.
= The trailer lighting system is in working order.\bBefore using Trailer Maneuvering Assist and
a"ser each change of trailer, a calibration drive
must be carried out with the ball neck being used (  page 305).
A correctly connected trailer in"Ouences, among
other things, the functions of the following sys- tems:
= ESP n
trailer stabilization
= Trailer Maneuvering Assist
= Active Lane Keeping Assist
= Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
= Active Parking Assist
= Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist
= Drive Away Assist
= Cross tra"Pc warning
= Maneuvering brake function
= Rear view camera
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=360° camera
= AIRMATIC
= E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
Vehicles without level control system: the ball
head height will change depending on the vehi-
cle\bs load. In this case, use a trailer with a height- adjustable drawbar.
Coupling up a trailer*NOTE Damage to the starter battery due
to full discharge
Charging the trailer battery using the power
supply of the trailer can damage the starter
battery.
Do not use the vehicle\bs power supply to
charge the trailer battery.
Information about a suitable ball neck for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles can be obtained from a
quali"Ned specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away.Remove the cover cap from the ball neck
mount and store it in a safe place
(  page 302).Position the trailer on a level surface behind
the vehicle and couple it up to the vehicle.Establish the electrical connection between the vehicle and the trailer.\bAccessories can be connected to the perma-
nent power supply up to 180 W and to the power supply that is switched on via the igni-
tion lock.
Uncoupling a trailer
&WARNING Risk of being crushed and
becoming trapped when uncoupling a
trailer
When uncoupling a trailer with an engaged
inertia-activated brake, your hand may
become trapped between the vehicle and the
trailer drawbar.
Do not uncouple trailers with an engaged
overrun brake.*NOTE Damage during uncoupling with an
engaged overrun brake
The vehicle may be damaged if you uncouple
with an engaged overrun brake.
Do not uncouple trailers with an engaged
overrun brake.&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
disconnecting the trailer cable
Vehicles with level control system: the vehicle
may lower when you disconnect the trailer
cable.
This could result in other people becoming
trapped if their limbs are between the vehicle
body and the tires or underneath the vehicle.
Make sure nobody is underneath the
vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the
wheel arches when you disconnect the
trailer cable.Secure the vehicle against rolling away.304Driving and parking

Disconnect the electrical connection between
the vehicle and the trailer.Uncouple the trailer.Remove the ball neck and, in doing so,
observe the installation instructions from the
ball neck manufacturer.Place the cover on the ball neck mount.
Making settings for trailer operation
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Vehicle 5
Driving
5 Trailer settings
Making settings for a trailer
The settings in this menu enable the calculation of a route suitable for the selected trailer and opti-
mize the calculated arrival time.
Select the desired trailer type.The maximum permissible speed of the set
trailer.To save changes: select Confirm .Calibrating a trailer couplingSelect Trailer coupling has been changed to
start calibration for the new ball head position.To save changes: select Confirm .Then activate Trailer Maneuvering Assist and
follow the corresponding instructions in the central display. As soon as the Activated:
Trailer Maneuvering Assist message is dis-
played, calibration is complete. Trailer Maneu-
vering Assist can now be used.
Vehicle towing instructions
The vehicle is not suitable for the use of tow bar
systems that are used for "Oat towing or dinghy
towing, for example. Attaching and using tow bar
systems can result in damage to the vehicle. When you are towing a vehicle with tow bar sys-
tems, safe driving characteristics cannot be guar- anteed for the towing vehicle or the towed vehicle.
The vehicle-trailer combination may swerve from side to side.
Observe the following information:
= Permitted towing methods (  page 403)
=
Plug-in hybrid: permitted towing methods
(  page 405)
= The notes on towing the vehicle with both
axles on the ground (  page 406)Driving and parking305

Notes on the driver\bs display&WARNING Risk of accident if the driver
display fails
If the driver display has failed or is malfunc-
tioning, function restrictions in systems rele-
vant to safety cannot be detected.
The operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired.
Drive on carefully.Have the vehicle checked immediately at
a quali"Ned specialist workshop.*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
If the operating safety of your vehicle is impaired,
park the vehicle immediately and safely. Contact a
quali"Ned specialist workshop.
The driver\bs display shows basic information such
as speed, engine speed, fuel level, coolant tem-
perature as well as indicator and warning lamps.
Additional functions available include the follow-
ing:
= Di"Merent menus, e.g. for assistance and navi-
gation
= Status displays for the driving systems
= Display messages
= Information on speed, Consumption and
range
= Power meter level and state of charge of the
high-voltage battery
= Indicator and warning lamps
Some menu content and settings can be custom-
ized.Operating the driver\bs display&WARNING Risk of distraction from infor-
mation systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information systems and com-
munication devices integrated in the vehicle
when driving, you could be distracted from the tra"Pc situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
Only operate this equipment when the
tra"Pc situation permits.If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
vehicle whilst paying attention to road
and tra"Pc conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.Observe the legal requirements for the country in
which you are currently driving when operating
the driver\bs display.306Driver\bs display

Scrolling on the menu bar1Back button2Main menu button3Touch Control
The content on the driver\bs display is controlledusing the control elements on the le"s side of the
steering wheel. You can use Touch Control 3 to
navigate vertically and horizontally by swiping with
one "Nnger. Con"Nrm your selection by pressing the
Touch Control.\bTo operate Touch Control 3 in the most
e"Mective way, use the tip of your thumb if pos-
sible. You can also set the sensitivity of the Touch Control on the central display .Brie"Oy press main menu button 2.Select a menu by swiping to the le"s or right
on Touch Control 3.To con"Nrm: press Touch Control 3.
Driver display menus
Notes on menus on the driver\bs display
&WARNING Risk of distraction from infor-
mation systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information systems and com-
munication devices integrated in the vehicle
when driving, you could be distracted from the tra"Pc situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
Only operate this equipment when the
tra"Pc situation permits.If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
vehicle whilst paying attention to road
and tra"Pc conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.Observe the legal requirements for the country in
which you are currently driving when operating
the driver\bs display.
The following menus can be called up via the menu bar on the driver\bs display:
= Understated
= Sport
= Classic
= Navigation
= Assistance
= Offroad (vehicles with 4MATIC)
= Service
On some of these menus, you can choose
between di"Merent display content on the center
display area.
Driver\bs display307

On most of the menus, you can use Options to
con"Ngure further settings for the menu-speci"Nc
display content.
You can "Nnd further information about the possi-
ble settings and selections on the menus in the Digital Operator\bs Manual.
Calling up displays on the Sport menu
Driver\bs display:
4 Sport
The Sport menu displays information about the
engine data, the setup and the temperature of the vehicle.
To call up the menu: swipe to the le"s or right
on the le"s-hand Touch Control.1Current torque2Temperature (transmission oil temperature,
engine oil temperature, coolant temperature)3Current power output4Setup (drive position, transmission position,
AMG DYNAMICS, suspension tuning, exhaust
system, ESP n
)5Engine speed\bDepending on the vehicle equipment, AM(-
speci"Nc content regarding temperature, setup
and engine data will be displayed. The set-
tings for the setup display content can be
con"Ngured either via the buttons on the multi-
function steering wheel or via the MBUX mul-timedia system . You can also activate or
deactivate ESP n
using the steering wheel but-
ton or via the MBUX multimedia system.
Calling up displays on the Sport menu (plug-in
hybrid)
Driver\bs display:
4 Sport
The Sport menu provides additional information
about the operating energy as well as the recuper- ated output of the vehicle.
\bWhen you call up the Sport menu on the
menu bar of the driver\bs display, the menu
color setting will automatically be applied to
the MBUX multimedia system.To call up the menu: press the le"s-hand Touch
Control.308Driver\bs display