MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE 2023 Owners Manual

Fording depthModel1 Fording depthVehicles with steel suspen-
sion 19.7 in (50 cm)Vehicles with AIRMATIC Raised level19.7 in (50 cm)
Angle of approach/departure
The speci"Ned values are maximum values for vehi-
cles that are in ready-to-drive condition.
Observe the notes on driving in mountainous ter- rain (  page 159).
Angle of approach/departureModel1 Angle of
approach2 Angle of
departureVehicles with steel
suspension* 21p22pVehicles with AIR-
MATIC* Standard level21p21pRaised level24p24p
*Depending on the tire size
Maximum gradient-climbing ability
The vehicle\bs gradient-climbing ability depends on
the weight distribution in the vehicle, the terrain conditions and the road surface conditions.
The speci"Ned value applies in the following cases:
= the vehicle is ready to drive
= the road surface conditions and thus traction
are good
A gradient-climbing ability of 100% corresponds to
an incline of 45p.
Observe the notes on driving in mountainous ter-
rain (  page 159).
Gradient-climbing abilityModelMaximum gradi-
ent-climbing abil- ityGLE 450 4MATIC80%
Trailer hitch
General notes on the trailer hitch
Modi"Ncations to the cooling system may be nec-
essary, depending on the vehicle model. Retro"Nt-
ting a trailer hitch is permissible only if a trailer
load is speci"Ned in your vehicle documents.
Further information can be obtained at a quali"Ned
specialist workshop.
Observe the information and notes on the trailer
hitch (  page 256).
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Towing capacity
The tongue weight is not included in the towing
capacity.
Towing capacity, braked
ModelTowing capacity, brakedGLE 450 4MATIC7716 lbs (3500 kg)
Maximum tongue weight and load capacity
*NOTE Damage caused by the trailer com-
ing loose
If the tongue weight used is too low, the trailer
may come loose.
The tongue weight must not be below
110.2 lbs (50 kg).Use a tongue weight that is as close as
possible to the maximum permissible
tongue weight.*NOTE Damage caused by the bicycle rack
coming loose
When using a bicycle rack, both the maximal
tongue weight and the maximal load capacity
should be observed.
Do not exceed the permissible load capacity.
Tongue weight
ModelMaximum tongue weightGLE 450 4MATIC617 lbs (280 kg)Load capacityGLE 450 4MATICMaximum load capa- cityWhen the bicycle rack
is attached to the ball
head165.3 lbs (75 kg)When the bicycle rack
is attached to the ball
head and additionally
to the guide pins220.5 lbs (100 kg)400Technical data

Display messages
Introduction

qInformation about display messages
Display messages appear on the driver\bs display.
Display messages with graphical symbols are sim-
pli"Ned in the Operator\bs Manual and may di"Mer
from the symbols on the driver\bs display. The driv-
er\bs display shows high-priority display messages
in red. Certain display messages are accompa-
nied by a warning tone.
Please act in accordance with the display mes-
sages and follow the additional notes in the Oper-
ator\bs Manual.
For some display messages, symbols will also be
shown:
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Occupant safetyDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions
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Restraint System Malfunc-
tion Service Required
*The restraint system is malfunctioning (  page 43).&WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system
Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident.
Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a quali"Ned specialist workshop.
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Front Left Malfunction
Service Required (example)
*The restraint system is malfunctioning (  page 43).&WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system
Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident.
Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a quali"Ned specialist workshop.
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Left Window Airbag Mal-
function Service
Required (example)
*The restraint system is malfunctioning (  page 43).&WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury due to a malfunction in the window curtain airbag
The window curtain airbag might be triggered unintentionally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an
accident.
Have the window curtain airbag checked and repaired immediately at a quali"Ned specialist workshop.402Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P SolutionsFront Passenger Airbag Dis-
abled See Operator's Man-
ual*The front passenger air bag has been disabled even though an adult or a person of adult build is on the front
passenger seat. If additional forces are applied to the seat, the weight the system detects may be too low.&WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury due to a disabled front passenger airbag
If the front passenger airbag is disabled, the front passenger airbag will not be deployed in the event of an accident
and cannot perform its intended protective function.
A person in the front passenger seat could then, for example, come into contact with the vehicle\bs interior, espe-
cially if the person is sitting too close to the cockpit.
Make sure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct.Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the tra"Pc conditions.Make sure that no objects are trapped under the front passenger seat.Check the status of the automatic front passenger air bag shuto"M ( page 45).If necessary, consult a quali"Ned specialist workshop immediately.Front Passenger Airbag
Enabled See Operator's
Manual*The front passenger air bag will be enabled while the vehicle is in motion in the following situations:
= even when a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system weight threshold is located on the front
passenger seat
= even when the front passenger seat is not occupied
The system may detect objects or forces that are adding to the weight applied to the seat.Display messages and warning/indicator lamps403

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions&WARNING Risk of injury or death when using a child restraint system while the front passenger airbag is ena-
bled
If you secure a child in a child restraint system on the front passenger seat and the front passenger airbag is ena-
bled, the front passenger airbag can deploy in the event of an accident.
The child could be struck by the airbag.
Ensure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct.
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the tra"Pc conditions.Make sure that no objects are trapped under the front passenger seat.Check the status of the automatic front passenger air bag shuto"M ( page 45).If necessary, consult a quali"Ned specialist workshop immediately.404Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

SmartKeyDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions

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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions
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Malfunction See Opera-
tor