MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 2023 Owners Manual

=The maximum permissible number of washes
is exceeded
= The "Ouorescence has faded, e.g. due to con-
tinuous exposure to sunlight.
Dispose of the safety vest in an environmentally
responsible manner.
= To do so, contact your local waste disposal
company.Warning triangle

q Removing the warning triangle (not plug-in
hybrid)
Vehicles with two rows of seats
Remove warning triangle 1.Vehicles with three rows of seatsRemove warning triangle 1.

qRemoving the warning triangle (plug-in hybrid)
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The warning triangle is located in the cargo
compartment on the right behind service "Oap
1 .

qSetting up the warning triangle
Fold side re"Oectors 1 upwards to form a tri-
angle and attach at the top using upper press- stud 2.Fold legs 3 down and out to the side.First-aid kit (so"s-sided) overview
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the "Nrst-aid
kit (so"s-sided) may be located in the following pla-
ces in the vehicle:
= The "Nrst-aid kit 1 is in the stowage net in the
cargo compartment on the le"s or right.
= Plug-in-Hybrid: The "Nrst-aid kit is in the door
tray of the driver\bs door. (  page 122)
Flat tire
Notes on "Oat tires
&WARNING Risk of accident due to a "Oat
tire
A "Oat tire severely a"Mects the driving charac-
teristics as well as the steering and braking of
the vehicle.
Tires without run-"Oat characteristics:
Do not drive with a "Oat tire.Change the "Oat tire immediately with an
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel.
Alternatively, consult a quali"Ned special-
ist workshop.
Tires with run-"Oat characteristics:
Observe the information and warning
notes on MOExtended tires (run-"Oat
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In the event of a "Oat tire, the following options are
available depending on your vehicle\bs equipment:
= Vehicles with MOExtended tires: it is possible
to continue the journey for a short period of
time. Make sure you observe the notes on MOExtended tires (run-"Oat tires)
(  page 391).
= Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: you can seal the
tire so that it is possible to continue the jour-
ney for a short period of time. To do this, use the TIREFIT kit (  page 393).
= Vehicles with Mercedes me connect: you can
make a call for breakdown assistance via the
overhead control panel in the case of a break-
down (  page 353).
= All vehicles: change the wheel (  page 438).\bThe emergency spare wheel is only available
in certain countries.Notes on MOExtended tires (run-"Oat tires)&WARNING Risk of accident when driving in
limp-home mode
When driving in emergency mode the handling
characteristics are impaired.
Do not exceed the speci"Ned maximum
speed of the MOExtended tires.Avoid any abrupt steering and driving maneuvers as well as driving over obsta-
cles (curbs, pot holes, o"M-road). This
applies, in particular, to a loaded vehicle.Stop driving in the emergency mode if
you notice:
= Banging noise
= Vehicle vibration
= Smoke which smells like rubber
= Continuous ESP n
intervention
= Cracks in the tire side walls
A"ser driving in emergency mode, have
the rims checked by a quali"Ned specialistworkshop with regard to their further
use.The defective tire must be replaced in
every case.
With MOExtended tires (run-"Oat tires), you can
continue to drive your vehicle even if there is a
total loss of pressure in one or more tires. How-
ever, the tire a"Mected must not show any clearly
visible damage.
You can recognize MOExtended tires by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the side wall of the tire.
Vehicles with tire pressure loss warning system: MOExtended tires may only be used in conjunc-
tion with an activated tire pressure loss warning
system.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitoring system:
MOExtended tires may only be used in conjunc-
tion with an activated tire pressure monitoring system.
If a pressure loss warning message appears in the driver\bs display, proceed as follows:
= Check the tire for damage.
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=If driving on, observe the following notes.
Driving distance possible in emergency mode
a"ser the pressure loss warning:Load conditionDriving distance possi-
ble in emergency modePartially laden50 miles (80 km)Fully laden19 miles (30 km)
The driving distance possible in emergency mode
may vary depending on the driving style. Observe the maximum permissible speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
If a tire has gone "Oat and cannot be replaced with
an MOExtended tire, you can use a standard tire
as a temporary measure.
Storage location of the TIREFIT kit (not plug-in
hybrid)
The TIREFIT kit is located under the cargo "Ooor.
Vehicles with two rows of seats1Tire sealant bottle2Tire in"Oation compressorVehicles with three rows of seats1Tire sealant bottle2Tire in"Oation compressor
Depending on the vehicle version, the TIREFIT kit
may be located in another position under the
cargo "Ooor.
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Storage location of the TIREFIT Kit (plug-in hybrid)
TIREFIT kit 1 is located on the le"s-hand side of
the cargo compartment. Observe the loading
guidelines in the vehicle Operator\bs Manual.
Using the TIREFIT kit
Requirements
= Tire sealant bottle and tire in"Oator compressor
are ready for use (  page 392, 393).
= TIREFIT sticker is present.
= Gloves are present.
You can use TIREFIT tire sealant to seal perfora-
tion damage of up to 0.16 in (4 mm), particularly
those in the tire tread. You can use TIREFIT in out- side temperatures down to -4 °F (-20 °C).&WARNING Risk of accident when using
tire sealant
The tire sealant may be unable to seal the tire
properly, especially in the following cases:
= There are large cuts or punctures in the
tire (larger than damage previously men-
tioned)
= The wheel rims have been damaged
= A"ser journeys with very low tire pressure
or with "Oat tires
Do not continue driving.Consult a quali"Ned specialist workshop.&WARNING Risk of injury and poisoning
from tire sealant
The tire sealant is harmful and causes irrita-
tion. Do not allow it to come into contact with
the skin, eyes or clothing, and do not swallow
it. Do not inhale tire sealant fumes. Keep the
tire sealant away from children.
If you come into contact with the tire sealant,
observe the following:Rinse o"M the tire sealant from your skin
immediately using water.If tire sealant gets into your eyes, thor- oughly rinse out the eyes using clean
water.If tire sealant has been swallowed, imme-
diately rinse out the mouth thoroughly
and drink plenty of water. Do not induce
vomiting and seek medical attention
immediately.Change out of any clothes contaminated
with tire sealant immediately.If allergic reactions occur, seek medical
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*NOTE Overheating due to the tire in"Oation
compressor running too longDo not run the tire in"Oation compressor
for longer than ten minutes without inter- ruption.
Comply with the manufacturer\bs safety notes on
the sticker on the tire in"Oation compressor.
Have the tire sealant bottle replaced in a quali"Ned
specialist workshop every "Nve years.
Do not remove any foreign objects that have
entered the tire.A"Px part 1 of the TIREFIT sticker to the
instrument cluster within the driver\bs "Neld of
vision.A"Px part 2 of the TIREFIT sticker near the
valve on the wheel with the defective tire.Pull plug 4 with the cable and hose 5 out
of the tire in"Oation compressor housing.Push the plug of hose 5 into "Oange 6 of tire
sealant bottle 1 until the plug engages.Place tire sealant bottle 1 head downwards
into recess 2 of the tire in"Oation compressor.Remove the valve cap from valve 7 on the
faulty tire.Screw "Nlling hose 8 onto valve 7.Insert plug 4 into a 12!

Switch on the tire in"Oation compressor using
On/O"M switch 3.
The tire is in"Oated. First, tire sealant is pum-
ped into the tire. The pressure may brie"Oy rise
to approximately 500 kPa (5.0 bar/73 psi).
Do not switch o"M the tire in"Oation compressor
during this phase!
Let the tire in"Oation compressor run for a max-
imum of ten minutes.
The tire should then have attained a tire pres-
sure of at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi).
If tire sealant leaks out, make sure you clean the
a"Mected area as quickly as possible. It is prefera-
ble to use clean water.
If you get tire sealant on your clothing, have it cleaned as soon as possible with perchloroethy- lene.
If, a"ser ten minutes, a tire pressure of 200 kPa
(2.0 bar/29 psi) has not been attained:
Switch o"M the tire in"Oation compressor.Unscrew the "Nlling hose from the valve of the
defective tire.Please note that tire sealant may leak out when
unscrewing the "Nlling hose.Drive forwards or in reverse very slowly for
approximately 33 "s (10 m).Pump up the tire again.
A"ser a maximum of ten minutes the tire pres-
sure must be at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar/
29 psi).&WARNING Risk of accident due to the
speci"Ned tire pressure not being achieved
If the speci"Ned tire pressure is not achieved
a"ser the speci"Ned time, the tire is too badly
damaged. The tire sealant cannot repair the
tire in this instance.
The braking characteristics as well as the driv- ing characteristics may be greatly impaired.
Do not continue driving.Consult a quali"Ned specialist workshop.
If, a"ser ten minutes, a tire pressure of 200 kPa
(2.0 bar/29 psi) has been attained:
Switch o"M the tire in"Oation compressor.Unscrew the "Nlling hose from the valve of the
defective tire.&WARNING Risk of accident from driving
with sealed tires
A tire temporarily sealed with tire sealant
impairs the handling characteristics and is not suitable for higher speeds.
Adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.Do not exceed the maximum speed limit with a tire that has been repaired using
tire sealant.Observe the maximum permissible speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) for a tire sealed with tire
sealant.*NOTE Staining caused by leaking tire seal-
ant
A"ser use, excess tire sealant may leak out
from the "Nlling hose.
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Therefore, place the "Nlling hose in the
plastic bag that contained the TIREFIT
kit.+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
pollution caused by environmentally irre-
sponsible disposal
Tire sealant contains pollutants.
Have the tire sealant bottle disposed of
professionally, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.Stow the tire sealant bottle and the tire in"Oa-
tion compressor.Pull away immediately.Stop driving a"ser approximately ten minutes
and check the tire pressure using the tire
in"Oation compressor.
The tire pressure must now be at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi).&WARNING Risk of accident due to the
speci"Ned tire pressure not being attained
If the speci"Ned tire pressure is not reached,
the tire is too badly damaged. The tire sealant
cannot repair the tire in this instance.
The braking and driving characteristics may begreatly impaired.
Do not continue driving.Consult a quali"Ned specialist workshop.
In cases such as the one mentioned above, con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Or call1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
To increase the tire pressure: switch on the
tire in"Oation compressor.To reduce the tire pressure: press pressure
release button 1 next to manometer 2.When the tire pressure is correct, unscrew the
"Nlling hose from the valve of the sealed tire.Screw the valve cap onto the valve of the
sealed tire.Pull the tire sealant bottle out of the tire in"Oa-
tion compressor.
The "Nlling hose stays on the tire sealant bottle.Drive to the nearest quali"Ned specialist work-
shop and have the tire, tire sealant bottle and
"Nlling hose replaced there.396Breakdown assistance

Battery (vehicle)
Notes on the 12 V battery
&WARNING Risk of an accident due to work
carried out incorrectly on the battery
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can, for example, lead to a short circuit. This can restrict functions relevant for safety sys-
tems and impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-
lowing situations in particular:
= When braking
= In the event of abrupt steering maneuvers
and/or when the vehicle\bs speed is not
adapted to the road conditions
In the event of a short circuit or a similar incident, contact a quali"Ned specialist
workshop immediately.Do not drive on.Always have work on the battery carried
out at a quali"Ned specialist workshop.=
Further information on ABS (  page 230)
= Further information on ESP n
( page 231)
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use only batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
All vehicles except vehicles with a lithium-ion bat- tery&WARNING Risk of explosion due to elec-
trostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can ignite the highly
explosive gas mixture in the battery.
To discharge any electrostatic charge
that may have built up, touch the metal
vehicle body before handling the battery.
The highly "Oammable gas mixture is created while
the battery is charging and during starting assis-
tance.
&WARNING Danger of chemical burns from
the battery acid
Battery acid is caustic.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or
clothing.Do not lean over the battery.Do not inhale battery gases.Keep children away from the battery.Immediately rinse battery acid o"M thor-
oughly with plenty of clean water and
seek medical attention immediately.
All vehicles
+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to improper disposal of bat- teries
Batteries contain pollutants. It is illegal
to dispose of them with the household rub-
bish.

Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible manner.
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Take discharged batteries to a quali"Ned
specialist workshop or to a collection
point for used batteries.
If you have to disconnect the 12 V battery, con- tact a quali"Ned specialist workshop.
Comply with safety notes and take protective
measures when handling batteries.
Risk of explosion if the 12 V battery is
used improperly.Fire, naked "Oames and smoking are pro-
hibited when you are handling the battery. Avoid creating sparks.Electrolyte or battery acid is corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or cloth-
ing. Wear suitable protective clothing, in
particular gloves, an apron and a face
mask. Immediately rinse electrolyte or
acid splashes o"M with clean water. Consult
a doctor immediately.Do not place heavy objects on the surface of the battery or use the battery to sup-port a person in any way.Wear safety glasses.Keep children away.Observe this Operator\bs Manual.
Observe the following if you do not intend to use
the vehicle over an extended period of time:
= Non-plug-in hybrid: switch to standby mode
(  page 228, 227).
= Alternatively: connect the battery to a battery
charger approved by Mercedes-Benz or con-
sult a quali"Ned specialist workshop to discon-
nect the battery.
Notes on the 48 V battery
&WARNING Risk of an accident due to work
carried out incorrectly on the battery
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can, for example, lead to a short circuit. This
can restrict functions relevant for safety sys-
tems and impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-
lowing situations in particular:
= When braking
= In the event of abrupt steering maneuvers
and/or when the vehicle\bs speed is not
adapted to the road conditionsIn the event of a short circuit or a similar incident, contact a quali"Ned specialist
workshop immediately.Do not drive on.Always have work on the battery carried
out at a quali"Ned specialist workshop.
=
Further information on ABS (  page 230)
= Further information on ESP n
( page 231)
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use only batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
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