MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV 2015 Owners Manual

Diesel
Fuel grade
G
WARNING
If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash
point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running,
components in the exhaust system may over-
heat unnoticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with petrol. Never add petrol to
diesel fuel.
! When refuelling, only use diesel fuel that
conforms to the European standard EN 590 or is of equivalent quality. Fuel that does not
conform to EN 590 can lead to increased wear
as well as damage to the engine and exhaust system.
! Do not use the following:
R marine diesel
R heating oil
R bio-diesel
R vegetable oil
R petrol
R paraffin
R kerosene
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and do
not use any special additives. Otherwise,
engine damage may occur.
! Vehicles with diesel particle filters:
in
countries outside the EU, only use low sulphur
Euro diesel with a sulphur content of under
50 ppm. Otherwise, the emission control sys- tem could be damaged.
! Vehicles without a diesel particle filte
r:
in countries where only diesel fuel with a high sulphur content is available, you will need to
carry out your vehicle's oil change at shorter
intervals. More information about the interval for oil change can be obtained from any quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Usually you will find information about the fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label
on the petrol pump, ask the filling station staff.
Information on refuelling (Y page 176).Low outside temperatures
In winter months, diesel fuel with an improved
cold flow quality is available. In Europe, the
EN 590 standard defines various climate-
dependent temperature categories. Malfunc-
tions can be avoided by refuelling with diesel
fuel that corresponds to the climatic specifica-
tions outlined in EN 590. At unusually low out-
side temperatures, it is possible that the flow
characteristics of the diesel fuel could be insuf- ficient. Accordingly, diesel fuel from warmer
areas may not be suitable for operation in colder
climatic conditions.
i Further information on country-specific fuel
properties and fuel types with low-tempera-
ture resistance can be obtained from oil com-
panies, e.g. at filling stations.
Fuel consumption information H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien-
tists believe to be principally responsible for
global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly related to
fuel consumption and therefore depend on:
R efficient use of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences, road conditions or
traffic flow
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly.
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the
following situations:
R at very low outside temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short journeys
R in mountainous terrain
R when towing a trailer
i Only for certain countries: you can find the
current consumption and emission values of
your vehicle in the COC documents (EU CER-
TIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These docu-
ments are delivered with your vehicle. 438
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The consumption figures were, in each case,
based on the currently applicable version:
R
for vehicles that comply with standards up
to and including the EURO 4 standard, in
accordance with EU Directive
80/1268/EEC
R for vehicles that comply with or exceed the
EURO 5 standard, in accordance with Reg-
ulation (EC) No. 715/2007
Deviations from these values may occur
under normal operating conditions. AdBlue
®
Important safety notes Comply with the important safety notes for ser-
vice products when handling AdBlue ®
(Y page 435).
AdBlue ®
is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust
gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. It is:
R non-toxic
R colourless and odourless
R non-flammable
If you open the AdBlue ®
tank, small amounts of
ammonia vapour may be released.
Ammonia vapours have a pungent odour and are
particularly irritating to the skin, to mucous
membranes and to the eyes. You may experi-
ence a burning sensation in your eyes, nose and throat. You may also experience coughing and
watery eyes.
Do not inhale any ammonia vapours that may be
released. Only fill the AdBlue ®
tank in well-ven-
tilated areas.
Low outside temperatures AdBlue
®
freezes at a temperature of approx-
imately -11 †. The vehicle is delivered from the
factory equipped with an AdBlue ®
preheating
system. Winter operation can thus be guaran-
teed even at temperatures below -11 †.
Additives !
Only use AdBlue ®
in accordance with ISO
22241. Do not use additives with AdBlue ®
and do not dilute AdBlue ®
with water. This
may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas after-
treatment system. Purity !
Impurities in AdBlue ®
(e.g. due to other ser-
vice products, cleaning agents or dust) lead
to:
R increased emission values
R damage to the catalytic converter
R engine damage
R malfunctions in the BlueTEC ®
exhaust gas
aftertreatment system
Assuring the purity of AdBlue ®
is particularly
important with respect to avoiding malfunctions
in the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment sys-
tem.
If AdBlue ®
is pumped out of the AdBlue ®
tank,
e.g. during repair work, do not use this fluid to
refill the tank. The purity of the fluid can no lon-
ger be guaranteed.
Capacities Model Total capacity
All models
32.0 l
Engine oil
General notes When handling engine oil, observe the important
safety notes on service products (Y page 435).
The quality of the engine oil is decisive for the
function and service life of an engine. After
extensive tests, Mercedes-Benz approves
engine oils that correspond to the current tech-
nical standard.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved
engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz
engines. Service products and capacities
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Further information on tested and approved
engine oils can be obtained from any Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you have the oil change carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-
Benz approval is indicated on the oil container
by the inscription "MB-Freigabe" or "MB-
Approval" and the corresponding designation,
e.g. MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 229.51.
You can call up an overview of approved engine oils on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by entering
the designation, e.g. 229.5.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
You can find the correct values for your model
with the help of the VIN on the vehicle identifi-
cation plate (Y page 434).
Petrol engines: in certain countries, different
engine oils can be used, provided that the main-
tenance intervals are reduced. For more infor-
mation, please contact a qualified specialist
workshop. Missing values were not available at
the time of going to print. Petrol engines MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval All models
229.5
Diesel engines with a
diesel particle filter MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval GLE 250 d (166.004)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC
(166.024)
228.51, 229.31,
229.51, 229.52 Diesel engines without a
diesel particle filter MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval GLE 250 d 4MATIC
(166.003)
228.31, 228.5,
228.51, 229.3,
229.31, 229.5,
229.51, 229.52 GLE 350 d 4MATIC
(166.023)
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles:
use only SAE 0W-40
or SAE 5W-40 engine oils. i
If the engine oils listed in the table are not
available, you may add the following engine
oils until the next oil change:
R Petrol engines: MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval 229.1, 229.3 or ACEA A3
R Diesel engines: MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval 229.1, 229.3, 229.5 or ACEA C3
This must only be added once and the amount
must not be greater than 1.0 l.
Ca pacities The following values refer to an oil change,
including the oil filter.
Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. Model Replacement
amount GLE 250 d 4MATIC
6.5 l
GLE 350 d 4MATIC
8.0 l
GLE 450 Sport AMG
4MATIC GLE 500 4MATIC
8.5 l
Mercedes-AMG
vehicles
All other models
7.0 l
Additives
!
Do not use any additives with the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics of a
fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity rating, 440
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it flows slowly; the lower the viscosity, the faster
it flows.
Engine oil selection is based on the respective
outside temperatures and in accordance with
the SAE classification (viscosity). The table
shows you which SAE classifications are to be
used. The low-temperature properties of engine
oils can be significantly impaired during opera-
tion due to, for example, ageing or soot and fuel
accretion. It is therefore strongly recommended to observe regular oil changes using an
approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE
classification. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
The brake fluid continuously absorbs mois-
ture from the air. This results in the boiling
point of the brake fluid lowering. If the boiling
point of the brake fluid is too low, vapour
pockets may form when the brakes are sub-
jected to a heavy load. This would impair brak- ing efficiency. There is a risk of an accident.
Have the brake fluid renewed at the prescri-
bed intervals.
When handling brake fluid, observe the impor-
tant safety notes on service products
(Y page 435).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found in the Service Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can be
obtained at any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the replace- ment confirmed in the Service Booklet. Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you top up
the antifreeze. Make sure that antifreeze is
not spilled next to the filler neck. Thoroughly
clean the antifreeze from components before
starting the engine.
! Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser-
vice Products, MB Specifications for Service
Products 310.1, e.g. on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Or contact
a qualified specialist workshop.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture, even
in countries where high temperatures prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
i Have the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the replace-
ment confirmed in the Service Booklet.
Comply with the important safety precautions
for service products when handling coolant
(Y page 435).
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It is responsible for
the following:
R anti-corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in the
correct concentration, the boiling point of the
coolant during operation will be approximately
130 †. Service products and capacities
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The antifreeze concentrate/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the engine cooling system
should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -37 †.
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection down
to -45 †). Heat will otherwise not be dissipa-
ted as effectively.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accordance
with MB Specifications for Service Products
310.1.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is filled
with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate
antifreeze and corrosion protection.
i The coolant is checked at every mainte-
nance interval at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Windscreen washer system
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If windscreen washer concentrate comes into contact with hot components of the engine or
the exhaust system, it can ignite. There is a
risk of fire and injury.
Make sure the windscreen washer concen-
trate does not come into contact with the filler neck.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or MB
WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid could dam-
age the plastic lenses of the headlamps.
! Only the washer fluids SummerFit and Win-
terFit can be mixed. Otherwise, the spraying
nozzles could become blocked.
Do not use distilled or de-ionised water as the
level sensor may be triggered erroneously.
When handling washer fluid, observe the impor- tant safety notes on service products
(Y page 435).
At temperatures above freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of
water and washer fluid, e.g. MB SummerFit. Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of
water and washer fluid, e.g. MB WinterFit.
For the correct mixing ratio refer to the infor- mation on the antifreeze reservoir.
i Add washer fluid concentrate, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all
year round. Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle data:
R the heights specified may vary as a result of:
- tyres
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
R optional equipment reduces the maximum
payload
R vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 434).
R only for certain countries: you can find vehi-
cle-specific vehicle data in the COC docu-
ments (CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY).
These documents are delivered with your
vehicle
Observe the information relating to level con-
trol:
R AIRMATIC package (Y page 222)
R Off-Road Engineering package (Y page 254) Dimensions and weights442
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Missing values were not available at the time of
going to print. Model
:
:
Opening height ;
;
Maximum
headroom Mercedes-
AMG vehicles
2157 mm -
2159 mm 1949 mm -
1950 mm GLE 450 Sport
AMG 4MATIC
All other mod-
els with:
: :
Opening height ;
;
Maximum
headroom Steel suspen-
sion
(GLE 250 d)
(GLE 250 d
4MATIC)
2187 mm 1980 mm
Steel suspen-
sion (all other
models)
2195 mm 1987 mm
AIRMATIC
package
2140 mm -
2215 mm 1931 mm -
2006 mm ON&OFFROAD
package
2140 mm -
2245 mm 1931 mm -
2036 mm You can find the correct values for your model
with the help of the VIN on the vehicle identifi-
cation plate (Y page 434).
Missing values were not available at the time of
going to print. Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Vehicle length
4852 mm
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
2141 mm
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors, without
side running board
1970 mm
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors, with side
running board
Maximum vehicle height
(Mercedes-AMG GLE 63)
1762 mm Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Maximum vehicle height
(Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S)
1760 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Minimum ground clear-
ance
(Mercedes-AMG GLE 63)
182 mm
Minimum ground clear-
ance
(Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S)
180 mm
Maximum roof load
100 kg
GLE 450 Sport AMG
4MATIC
Vehicle length
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors, without
side running board
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors, with side
running board
Maximum vehicle height
(steel suspension)
Maximum vehicle height
(AIRMATIC package)
Maximum vehicle height
(ON&OFFROAD package)
Minimum vehicle height
(AIRMATIC package,
ON&OFFROAD package)
Wheelbase
Maximum ground clear-
ance (steel suspension)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (AIRMATIC package)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (ON&OFFROAD pack-
age) Vehicle data
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GLE 450 Sport AMG
4MATIC Minimum ground clear-
ance (AIRMATIC package,
ON&OFFROAD package)
Maximum roof load
All other models
Vehicle length
4819 mm
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
2141 mm
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors, without
side running board
1935 mm
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors, with side
running board
1951 mm
Maximum vehicle height
(steel suspension)
(GLE 250 d)
(GLE 250 d 4MATIC)
1788 mm
Maximum vehicle height
(steel suspension)
(all other models)
1796 mm
Maximum vehicle height
(AIRMATIC package)
1818 mm
Maximum vehicle height
(ON&OFFROAD package)
1848 mm
Minimum vehicle height
(AIRMATIC package,
ON&OFFROAD package)
1758 mm
Wheelbase
2915 mm
Maximum ground clear-
ance (steel suspension)
(GLE 250 d)
(GLE 250 d 4MATIC) 191 mm
Maximum ground clear-
ance (steel suspension)
(all other models) 202 mm
Maximum ground clear-
ance (AIRMATIC package)
255 mm All other models
Maximum ground clear-
ance (ON&OFFROAD pack-
age)
285 mm
Minimum ground clear-
ance (AIRMATIC package,
ON&OFFROAD package)
180 mm
Maximum roof load
100 kg
Vehicle data for off-road driving
Fording depth
! The depth of water must not exceed the
value specified in the table. Note that the
possible fording depth is less in flowing water. The table shows fording depth
:when the
vehicle is loaded and ready to drive.
Loaded and ready to drive means: a full tank, all fluids topped up and the driver is in the vehicle.
On vehicles with the AIRMATIC package or the
Off-Road Engineering package, loads up to the
maximum permissible load have no influence on fording capability.
Missing values were not available at the time of
going to print. Fording
depth Steel-sprung vehicles
50 cm
Vehicles with the AIRMATIC
package Raised level 50 cm
Vehicles with the Off-Road
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Fording
depth Off-road level 1 50 cm
Off-road level 2 50 cm
Off-road level 3 60 cm
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Raised level 50 cm
Further information about off-road fording
(Y page 198). Approach/departure angle
The table shows approach and departure
angles :and ;when the vehicle is loaded and
ready to drive.
For vehicles with steel springs, loaded and ready
to drive means: a full tank, all fluids topped up
and the driver is in the vehicle.
On vehicles with the AIRMATIC package or the
Off-Road Engineering package, loads up to the
maximum permissible load have no influence on approach and departure angles.
All vehicles (except vehicles with AMG body-
styling) : : ;
;
Steel-sprung vehi-
cles
26° 26°
Vehicles with the
AIRMATIC package
Normal level 23° 24°
Raised level 29° 28° : : ;
;
Vehicles with the
Off-Road Engineer-
ing package
Normal level 23° 24°
Off-road level 1 26° 26°
Off-road level 2 29° 28°
Off-road level 3 30° 29°
Mercedes-AMG
vehicles
Normal level (in
sports mode with
AMG RIDE CONTROL) 21° 24°
Raised level 23° 24°
Vehicles with AMG bodystyling
: : ;
;
Steel-sprung vehi-
cles
23° 26°
Vehicles with the
AIRMATIC package
Normal level 22° 24°
Raised level 26° 28°
Vehicles with the
Off-Road Engineer-
ing package
Normal level 22° 24°
Off-road level 1 24° 26°
Off-road level 2 26° 28°
Off-road level 3 28° 29°
For further information about approach/depar-
ture angles, see (Y
page 202). Maximum gradient-climbing capabil-
ity
Note that the vehicle's gradient-climbing capa-
bility depends on the off-road conditions and the road surface conditions. Vehicle data for off-road driving
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Vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering
package: the maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity is 100 %when the LOW RANGE off-road gear
is selected.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the maximum gradi-
ent climbing ability is 80 %.
Vehicles without the Off-Road Engineering
package: the maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity is 80 %.
GLE 550 e 4MATIC: the maximum gradient
climbing ability is 50 %.
Carefully depress the accelerator pedal and
make sure that the wheels do not spin when
driving on steep terrain.
i If the load on the front axle is reduced when
pulling away on a steep uphill slope, the front
wheels have a tendency to spin. 4ETS recog-
nises this and brakes the wheels accordingly. The rear wheel torque is increased and it is
easier to pull away.
For further information about maximum gradi-
ent-climbing capability, see (Y page 202).Trailer tow hitch
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. :
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
; Overhang dimension
= Rear axle centre line
For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension including protective cover- ing is 1122 mm. 446
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Trailer loads
! Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight. Do not
use a noseweight of less than 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose.
Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload.
Missing values for the models: R GLE 320 4MATIC
R GLE 450 Sport AMG 4MATIC
R GLE 250 d 4MATIC (166.003)
R GLE 350 d 4MATIC (166.023)
were not available at the time of going to print.
Permissible trailer load, unbraked GLE 320 4MATIC
GLE 400 4MATIC
750 kg
GLE 500 4MATIC
750 kg
GLE 450 Sport AMG 4MATIC
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC
750 kg
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC
750 kg
GLE 250 d 4MATIC
(166.004) 750 kg
GLE 250 d
750 kg
GLE 250 d 4MATIC
(166.003) GLE 350 d 4MATIC
(166.024) 750 kg
GLE 350 d 4MATIC
(166.023) GLE 500 e 4MATIC
750 kg
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill)
GLE 320 4MATIC
GLE 400 4MATIC
3500 kg
GLE 500 4MATIC
3500 kg
GLE 450 Sport AMG 4MATIC
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC
3050 kg
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC
3050 kg
GLE 250 d 4MATIC
(166.004) 2950 kg
GLE 250 d
2500 kg
GLE 250 d 4MATIC
(166.003) GLE 350 d 4MATIC
(166.024) 3500 kg Trailer tow hitch
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