MERCEDES-BENZ GLE HYBRID 2017 Workshop Manual

Warning/
indicator
lamp Q Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
M'
Q ' (USA only), M (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is
shown in the READY driving status.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
RBS is malfunctioning. Pedal travel may be longer than usual and braking per-
formance may be affected.
There is a risk of an accident. X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances. X
Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (see the vehicle Operator's Manual). X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.

Important safety notes Observ e th e amended note s on operating safet y
of th e multimedia system in th e vehicle's Oper -
ator's Manual
G WARNIN G
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipmen t integrate d in th e vehi-
cle while driving , you will be distracte d from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of th e vehicle. Ther e is a ris k of an accident.
Only operate th e equipmen t when th e traffic
situation permits. If you are no t sur e that this
is possible , park th e vehicl e payin g attention
to traffic condition s and operate th e equip-
men t when th e vehicl e is stationary.
You must observ e th e legal requirements for th e
country in whic h you are currentl y driving when
operating th e multimedia system.
Information on operating th e multimedia system
can be foun d in th e vehicle's Operator's Manual.
Vehicle menu
Menu overview The vehicl e men u of th e multimedia system is
added to or changed for th e hybrid operation on
th e followin g displays:R
Energ y flo w display ( Y
page 50)R
Fue l consumption display and th e generated
electrical energ y ( Y
page 50)
Open th e vehicl e men u wit h th e

Engine compartment
Checking coolant level Observe the notes on checking and adding cool-
ant in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
The second coolant expansion tank in your vehi-
cle's engine compartment must not be filled.
Engine compartment 51
Maintenance and care

Battery (vehicle)
Important safety notes Your vehicle is equipped with a 12 V battery and
a high-voltage battery.
For the 12 V battery, observe the notes under
"Battery (vehicle)" in the vehicle Operator's
Manual.
G DANGER
The vehicle's high-voltage electrical system is
under high voltage. If you modify components
in the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
or touch damaged components, you may be
electrocuted. The components in the vehi-
cle's high-voltage electrical system may be
damaged in an accident, although the damage
is not visible. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Following an accident, do not touch any high-
voltage components and never modify the
vehicle's high-voltage electrical system. Have
the vehicle towed away after an accident and
the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
checked by a qualified specialist workshop.
G WARNING
In the event of a vehicle fire, the internal pres-
sure of the high-voltage battery can exceed a
critical value. In this case flammable gas
escapes through a ventilation valve on the
underbody. The gas can ignite. There is a risk
of injury.
Leave the danger zone immediately. Secure
the danger area at a suitable distance, whilst
observing legal requirements.
G WARNING
If the housing of the high-voltage battery has
been damaged, electrolyte and gases may
leak out. These are poisonous and caustic.
There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Immediately rinse electrolyte splashes off
with water and seek medical attention
straight away.
! Exhaustive discharge caused by the vehicle
standing idle for lengthy periods can damage the high-voltage battery. If the vehicle is idle
for lengthy periods leave the high-voltage bat-
tery connected to a charging station.
If the battery charge is sufficient, the high-volt-
age battery can also supply the 12 V battery with
energy. This happens only if the battery charge
of the 12 V battery requires this, e.g. after using
electrical consumers for an extended period
with the engine switched off. As the on-board
voltage is continuously monitored this can also
be performed when the engine is switched off.
The battery charge of the 12 V battery and the
on-board voltage are thereby kept stable for
longer.
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if
you wish to leave your vehicle parked for a long
period of time.
Charging the high-voltage battery
while the vehicle is stationary
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
! Only charge the high-voltage battery in the
"Charging when stationary" mode. Do not
connect any battery chargers to the high-volt-
age battery. This could damage the vehicle’s
high-voltage electrical system. X
Bring the vehicle to a stop with the engine
running.
The engine powers the electric motor. The
electric motor operates as a generator. The
high-voltage battery is being charged.
If the high-voltage battery has been discharged
excessively, charge the high-voltage battery to
at least 60%. In "Charging while stationary"
mode, you can monitor the condition of charge
of the high-voltage battery up to a maximum of
70% in the COMAND display and the multifunc-
tion display ( Y
page 40).52
Battery (vehicle)
Breakdo wn assis tance

Jump-starting Observe the notes on jump-starting in the vehi-
cle Operator's Manual.
If your vehicle has been jump-started, the elec-
tric drive may not be available for approximately
30 minutes.
Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal
operating condition.
Jumper cables and further information regarding
jump-starting can be obtained at any qualified
specialist workshop.
Towing
Important safety notes Observe the notes on towing away and trans-
porting in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised or
transporting the vehicle should be carried out
only by professional recovery companies. It is
better to have the vehicle transported than to
have it towed away.
In the following cases, the vehicle must not be
towed but be transported instead: R
The multifunction display is not working. R
The á Towing Not Permitted See
Operator's Manual message is shown in
the multifunction display.
If the vehicle is in a dangerous area, it can be
towed out of that area with both axles on the
ground. In this case, the towing distance must
not be greater than 165 ft (50 m) and must not
exceed a towing speed of 6 mph (10 km/h). For
longer distances, have the vehicle loaded and
transported. Towing 53
Breakdown assistance Z

Filling capacities Observ e th e note s on servic e product s in th e
vehicl e Operator's Manual.
Capacit y
Fuel tan k conten t 21.1 US gal
(80.0 l)
Fuel, of whic h reserv e fuel Approx.
3. 2 US gal
(12.0 l)
Engin e oil capacit y
includin g oil filter 7. 4 US qt (7. 0 l)
Coolant
Approx.
10.3 US qt (9.7 l)
Refrigerant
37.0 ± 0.4 oz
(1050 ± 10 g)
PAG oil
3.9 ± 0.4 oz
(110 ± 10 g)
Vehicle data
General notes Please note that for the specified vehicle data: R
the heights specified may vary as a result of: -
Tires -
Load -
Condition of the suspension -
Optional equipment R
optional equipment reduces the maximum
payload.
Observe the information relating to level control
(see the vehicle Operator's Manual). Dimensions and weights
GLE 550 e
4MATIC C
Opening
height D
Max.
headroom
Steel suspen-
sion 86.4 in
2195 mm 78.2 in
1987 mm
AIRMATIC
package 84.3 in -
87.2 in
2140 mm -
2215 mm 76.0 in -
79.0 in
1931 mm -
2006 mm
ON&OFFROAD
package 84.3 in -
88.4 in
2140 mm -
2245 mm 76.0 in -
80.2 in
1931 mm -
2036 mm
Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
GLE 550 e 4MATIC
Vehicle length
189.7 in
(4819 mm)
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors 84.3 in
(2141 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(steel suspension) 70.7 in
(1796 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(AIRMATIC package) 71.6 in
(1818 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(ON&OFFROAD package) 72.8 in
(1848 mm)
Minimum vehicle height
69.2 in
(1758 mm)54
Vehicle data
Technical data

GLE 550 e 4MATIC
Wheelbase
114.8 in
(2915 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (steel suspension) 8.0 in
(202 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (AIRMATIC package) 10.0 in
(255 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (ON&OFFROAD pack-
age) 11.2 in
(285 mm)
Minimum ground clear-
ance 7.1 in
(180 mm)
Turning radius
38.7 ft
(11.80 m)
Maximum roof load
220 lb
(100 kg)
Permissible trailer load,
braked at a minimum gradi-
ent-climbing capability of 12%
from a standstill 4410 lbs
(2000 kg)
Maximum drawbar nose-
weight, the drawbar nose-
weight is not included in the
trailer load 355 lbs
(160 kg)
Gross rear axle weight rat-
ing when towing a trailer 3704 lbs
(1680 kg)
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system and drive train
may be necessary, depending on the vehicle
type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chassis
frame. C
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch D
Rear axle center line
Ball position of the ball coupling
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions
stated in the illustration must not be exceeded.
High-voltage battery Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
GLE 500 e 4MATIC
Model
Energy content
Nominal capacity
Range in electric-only
mode (according to NEDC) Vehicle data 55
Technical data

GLE 500 e 4MATIC
Charging time
at16 A(using a charging
station or wallbox)
Charging time at8 A(using
a mains socket)56
Vehicle data
Technical data