tailgate MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV 2015 Owner's Guide

X
Make sure that the safety net and the luggage
compartment cover are rolled up.
X To remove: press button ;.
X Swing the combined luggage cover and net in
the direction of the arrow.
X First, detach the combined luggage cover and
net from left-hand catch :and then remove
it from right-hand fixture =.
X To install: push the combined luggage cover
and net up to the stop into right-hand fixture
=.
X Place the combined luggage cover and net
into the left-hand fixture and push it into
catch :until the combined luggage cover
and net engages audibly. X
Make sure that the red lock verification indi-
cator ?is no longer visible. The combined
luggage cover and net will otherwise not be
locked in place. Safety net in the combined luggage
cover and net
Important safety notes G
WARNING
On its own, the safety net cannot secure or
restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and
heavy loads. You could be hit by an unsecured load during sudden changes in direction,
braking or in the event of an accident. There isan increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using lashing material, even if you are using
the safety net. It is important to use a safety net if you load the
vehicle with small objects above the seat backr-
ests. For safety reasons, always use a safety net when transporting a load.
Damaged safety nets can no longer fulfil their
protective function and must be replaced. Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Attaching the safety net X
Pull the safety net up by tab :and hook it
into eyelets ;using both hands. Coat hooks on the tailgate
:
Coat hook EASY-PACK load-securing kit
General notes The EASY-PACK load-securing kit allows you to
use your luggage compartment for a variety of
purposes. The following accessory parts are
located under the luggage compartment floor:358
Stowage areasStowing and features

X
Fold out hook =on the underside of the lug-
gage compartment floor in the direction of the arrow. X
Attach hook =to the luggage compart-
ment's upper seal ?.
X To close: detach hook =from the luggage
compartment's upper seal ?.
X Fasten hook =to the bracket on the under-
side of the luggage compartment floor.
X Fold the luggage compartment floor down.
X Press the luggage compartment floor
down ;until it engages.
i To remove the luggage compartment floor,
undo the press studs below the luggage com-
partment floor. When you refit the luggage
compartment floor, fasten it with the press
studs. Locking and unlocking the luggage
compartment floor 1
Luggage compartment floor, released
2 Luggage compartment floor, locked
The luggage compartment floor can be locked
and unlocked using the emergency key element. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When a load is transported on the roof, the
vehicle's centre of gravity rises and the han-
dling changes. If you exceed the maximum
roof load, the handling as well as steering and braking characteristics are severely affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always observe the maximum roof load and
adapt your driving style.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use roof carriers that have been tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This
helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain damage
even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, ensure
that when the roof carrier is fitted you can:
R raise the sliding sunroof fully
R open the panorama sliding sunroof fully
R open the tailgate fully
You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 442). 360
Stowage areasStowing and features

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models,
series and optional equipment for your vehi-
cle that were available at the time of going to
press. National variations are possible. Note
that your vehicle may not be equipped with all
of the functions described. This is also the
case for systems and functions relevant to
safety.
i Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops: (Y page 28). Where will I find...?
Warning triangle
Removing the warning triangle Warning triangle
:is located in the stowage
well under the luggage compartment floor.
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
warning triangle may also be located in other
places under the luggage compartment floor.
X Open the tailgate.
X Lift the luggage compartment floor upwards
(Y page 359).
X Remove warning triangle :.Setting up the warning triangle X
Fold legs =out to the side.
X Fold side reflectors ;upwards to form a tri-
angle and lock them at the top using press
stud :. First-aid kit
X
Open the tailgate.
X Remove first-aid kit :from the luggage net.
Check the expiry date on the first-aid kit at least once a year. Replace the contents if necessary,and replace any missing items. 386
Where will I find...?Breakdown assistance

Fire extinguisher
X
Pull tab :upwards.
X Remove fire extinguisher ;.
Have the fire extinguisher refilled after each use and checked every one or two years. It may oth-
erwise fail in an emergency.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi-
vidual country. Vehicle tool kit
General notes The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stowage
well under the luggage compartment floor.
Apart from some country-specific variants, vehi-
cles are not equipped with tyre-changing tools.
Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to the vehicle. For more information on which tools
are required to perform a wheel change on your
vehicle, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Necessary tyre-changing tools can include, for
example:
R Jack
R Wheel chock
R Wheel wrench
R Ratchet ring spanner
R Centring pin
i The jack weighs approximately 3.4 kg.
The maximum load bearing capacity of the
jack can be found on the adhesive label on the jack.
The jack is maintenance-free. If there is a
malfunction, please contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit
:
Jack
; Warning triangle
= Folding wheel chock
? Towing eye
A Centring pin
B Tyre inflation compressor
C Wheel wrench
D Ratchet ring spanner
E Tyre sealant filler bottle
X Open the tailgate.
X Lift the luggage compartment floor upwards
(Y page 359).
X Use the TIREFIT kit (Y page 389).
i The tyre inflation compressor weighs
approximately 1.6 kg.
The tyre inflation compressor is maintenance-
free. If there is a malfunction, please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel :
Folding wheel chock
; Wheel wrench
= Centring pin Where will I find...?
387Breakdown assistance

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Towing eye
A Jack
B Ratchet ring spanner
X Open the tailgate.
X Lift the luggage compartment floor upwards
(Y page 359).
X Remove the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel (Y page 429). Flat tyre
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with: R MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char-
acteristics)
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on vehi-
cles with MOExtended tyres.
R a TIREFIT kit (Y page 387)
R an emergency spare wheel (certain countries
only)
Information on changing and fitting a wheel
(Y page 413).
X Stop the vehicle as far away as possible from
traffic on solid, non-slippery and level ground.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 191).
X If possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
X Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package:
make sure that the normal vehicle level is
selected (Y page 222).
X Vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering
package:
make sure that the normal vehicle
level is selected (Y page 216).
X Switch off the engine.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove the
key from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the driv-
er's door.
The on-board electronics now have status 0.
This is the same as the key having been
removed.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 158).
X Make sure that the passengers are not endan-
gered as they do so. Make sure that no one is near the danger area while a wheel is being
changed. Anyone who is not directly assisting
in the wheel change should, for example,
stand behind the barrier.
X Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traffic
conditions when doing so.
X Close the driver's door.
X Place the warning triangle at a suitable dis-
tance (Y page 386). Observe legal require-
ments.
X Unload heavy luggage.
i Only operate the tyre inflation compressor
using a 12 V socket, even if the ignition is
turned off (Y page 364).
An emergency cut-off ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-
board voltage is too low, the power to the
sockets is automatically cut. This ensures
that there is sufficient power to start the
engine. MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics)
General notes With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char-
acteristics), you can continue to drive your vehi-
cle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one or more tyres. The affected tyre must not show
any clearly visible damage.
You can recognise MOExtended tyres by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the tyre
wall. You will find this marking next to the tyre
size designation, the load-bearing capacity and
the speed index.
MOExtended tyres may only be used in conjunc- tion with an activated tyre pressure loss warning
system or tyre pressure monitor.
If a pressure loss warning message appears in the multifunction display:
R observe the instructions in the display mes-
sages (Y page 330)
R check the tyre for damage
R if driving on, observe the following notes
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode is approximately 80 km when the vehicle is parti-
ally laden and approximately 30 km when the
vehicle is fully laden. 388
Flat tyreBreakdown assistance

The folding wheel chock is an additional secur-
ing measure to safeguard the vehicle from roll-
ing away, for example when changing a wheel.
X Fold both plates upwards :.
X Fold out lower plate ;.
X Insert the lugs on the lower plate fully into the
openings in base plate =.X
Place chocks or other suitable items under
the front and rear of the wheel that is diago-
nally opposite the wheel you wish to change.
Raising the vehicle G
WARNING
If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jacking point of the vehicle, the
jack could tip over with the vehicle raised.
There is a risk of injury.
Only position the jack at the appropriate jack-
ing point of the vehicle. The base of the jack
must be positioned vertically, directly under
the jacking point of the vehicle.
Observe the following when raising the vehi- cle:
R only use the vehicle-specific jack that has
been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz
to raise the vehicle. If the jack is used incor-
rectly, it could tip over while the vehicle is
raised.
R the jack is designed only to raise and hold the
vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being
changed. It is not permissible to use it to per- form maintenance work under the vehicle.
R avoid changing the wheel on uphill and down-
hill slopes.
R before raising the vehicle, safeguard it from
rolling away by applying the parking brake and positioning wheel chocks. Do not release the
parking brake while the vehicle is raised.
R the jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a large,
flat load-bearing underlay must be used. On a
slippery surface, a non-slip underlay must be
used, e.g. rubber mats.
R do not use wooden blocks or similar objects
as a jack underlay. Otherwise, the jack will not
be able to achieve its load-bearing capacity
due to the restricted height.
R make sure that the distance between the
underside of the tyres and the ground does
not exceed 3 cm.
R do not place your hands or feet under the
raised vehicle.
R do not lie under the vehicle.
R do not start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
R do not open or close a door or the tailgate
while the vehicle is raised.
R make sure that no persons are present in the
vehicle when the vehicle is raised. X
Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts completely. Changing a wheel
415Wheels and tyres Z