MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV 2018 Owner's Manual

The antifreeze concentrate/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the engine cooling system
should:
Rbe at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †).
Rnot exceed 55% (antifreeze protection down
to -49‡[-45 †]). Otherwise, heat will not be
dissipated as effectively.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accordance
with MB Specifications for Service Products
310.1.
iWhen the vehicle is first delivered, it is filled
with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate
antifreeze and anti-corrosion protection.
iThe coolant is checked at specified intervals
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Filling capacities
Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
ModelCapacity
Mercedes ‑AMG
vehiclesApprox. 11.9 US qt (11.3l)
GLE 300 d 4MATICApprox. 10.7 US qt
(10.1l)
GLE 350Approx. 11.1 US qt
(10.5l)
GLE 350 4MATICApprox. 11.1 US qt
(10.5l)
GLE 350 d 4MATICApprox. 12.2 US qt
(11.5l)
GLE 400 4MATICApprox. 10.3 US qt
(9.7 l)
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 43 4MATICApprox. 10.3 US qt(9.7 l)
GLE 550 4MATIC
All other modelsApprox. 10.3 US qt(9.7 l)
Windshield washer system
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
!Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
Do not use distilled or de-ionized water. Other-
wise, the level sensor may give a false reading.
When handling washer fluid, observe the impor-
tant safety notes on service products
(
Ypage 383).
At temperatures above freezing:
XFill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of
water and windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit.
Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
XFill 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.
iAdd windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all
year round.
Climate control system refrigerant
Important safety notes
The climate control system of your vehicle is fil-
led with refrigerant R ‑134a.
The instruction label regarding the refrigerant
type used can be found on the radiator cross
member.
!Only the refrigerant R ‑134a and the PAG oil
approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used.
The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with
any other PAG oil that is not approved for
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R-134arefrigerant. Otherwise, th eclimat e
control system may be damaged.
Service work, suc has refillin gwit hrefrigeran tor
replacing component parts, may only be carrie d
out by aqualified specialist workshop. All appli-
cable regulations, as well as SA Estandard J639,
mus tbe adhered to .
Always hav ewor kon th eclimat econtrol system
carrie dout at aqualified specialist workshop.
Refrigerant instruction label
Example: refrigeran tinstruction label
:
Warning symbol
;Refrigerant filling capacit y
=Applicable standards
?PAGoil part number
AType of refrigeran t
Warning symbol :advises you about :
RPossibledanger s
RHaving servic ewor kcarrie dout at aqualified
specialist workshop
Filling capacities
RefrigerantCapacit y
All models37.0±0. 4oz
(1050 ±10 g)
PAG oilCapacity
All models3.9 ± 0.4 oz
(110 ± 10 g)
Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle data:
Rthe heights specified may vary as a result of:
-tires
-load
-condition of the suspension
-optional equipment
Roptional equipment reduces the maximum
payload
Observe the information relating to level con-
trol:
RAIRMATIC package (Ypage 185)
ROffroad Engineering package (Ypage 215)
Dimensions and weights
Model:
Opening height
;
Max.
headroom
Mercedes‑AM
G vehicles85 in
2157 mm - 2159 mm76.8 in
1949 mm - 1950 mm
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All othermod-
els with::
Opening height
;
Max.
headr oom
Steel suspen-
sion86.4in
(2195 mm )78.2 in
(1987 mm )
AIRMATIC
package84.3in-
87.2 in
(2140 mm -
2215 mm )76.0 in-
79.0 in
(1931 mm -
2006 mm )
ON&OFFROAD
package84.3 in - 88.4 in
(2140 mm -
2245 mm )76.0 in-
80.2 in
(1931 mm -
2036 mm )
Missingvalues were not available at time of
going to print.
Mercedes ‑AMG vehicles
Vehicle length191.0 in
(4852 mm)
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors84.3 in
(2141 mm)
Maximum vehicle height69.4 in
(1762 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S
4MATIC)69.3 in
(1760 mm)
Wheelbase114.8 in
(2915 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance7.1 in
(180 mm)
Turning circle38.7 ft
(11.80 m)
Maximum roof load220 lb
(100 kg)
Mercedes-AMG GLE 43
4MATIC
Vehicle length189.6 in
(4816 mm)
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors84.3 in
(2141 mm)
Vehicle width without exte-
rior mirrors, without side
running board76.2 in
1935 mm
Vehicle width without exte-
rior mirrors, with side run-
ning board
Maximum vehicle height
(steel suspension)69.4 in
(1762 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
(AIRMATIC package,
ON&OFFROAD package)69.2 in
(1758 mm)
Wheelbase114.8 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 (AIRMATIC package,
ON&OFFROAD package)7.1 in
(180 mm)
Maximum roof load220 lbs
(100 kg)
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All othermodels
Vehicle width including
exteri ormir rors84.3 in
(2141 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(steel suspension)70.7 in
(1796 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(AIRM ATICpackage)71.6in
(1818 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(ON&OFFROAD package)72.8 in
(1848 mm)
Mini mum vehicle height69.2 in
(1758 mm)
Wh eelbase114.8 in
(2915 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (steel suspension)8.0 in
(202 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (AIRM ATICpackage)10.0in
(255 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (ON&OFFROAD pack-
age)11.2 in
(285 mm)
Mini mum ground clear-
ance7.1 in
(180 mm)
Tu rning circle38.7 ft
(11.80 m)
Maximum roofload220lb
(100 kg)
ModelVehicle length
GLE 400 4MATIC
GLE 550 4MATIC189.5 in
(4813 mm)
All other models189.7 in
(4819 mm)
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 isless in flowing water.
:Fording depth
On vehicles with the AIRMATIC package or the
Off-Road Engineering package, loads up to the
maximum permissible load have no influence on
fording capab ility.
Missing values were not availab leat the time of
going to print.
Ford ing
depth
Steel-sprung vehicles19 .7in
(50 cm)
Vehicles with theAIRMATIC
package
Raised level19 .7in
(50 cm)
Vehicles with the Off-Road
Engineeri ngpackage
Off-road level 119.7in
(50 cm)
Off-road level 219 .7in
(50 cm)
Off-road level 323 .6in
(60 cm)
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Raised level19 .7in
(50 cm)
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For more information about off-road fording, see
(Ypage 164).
Approach/departure angle
All vehicles (except vehicles with AMG body-
styling)
:;
Steel-sprung vehi-
cles26°26°
Vehicles with the
AIRMATIC package
Normal level23°24°
Raised level29°28°
Vehicles with the
Off-Road Engineer-
ing package
Normal level23°24°
Off-road level 126°26°
Off-road level 229°28°
Off-road level 330°29°
Mercedes-AMG
vehicles
Normal level (in sport
mode with AMG
adaptive sport sus-
pension system acti-
vated)21°24°
Raised level23°24°
Vehicles with AMG bodystyling
:;
Steel-sprung vehi-
cles23°26°
Vehicles with the
AIRMATICpackage
Normal level22°24°
Raised level26°28°
Vehicles with the
Off-Road Engineer-
ing package
Normal level22°24°
Off-road level 124°26°
Off-road level 226°28°
Off-road level 328°29°
For further information about approach/depar-
ture angles, see (Ypage 168).
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.
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 %.
Accelerate carefully and make sure that the
wheels do not spin when driving on steep ter-
rain.
iIf 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-
nizes this and brakes the wheels accordingly. The rear wheel torque is increased, making it
easier to drive off.
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For further information about the maximum gra-
dient climbing ability, see (Ypage 168).
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
;Rear axle center line
Trailer loads
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimum gradient-climbing capability
of 12% from a standstill)
Missing values were not available at the time of
going to print.
All models7200 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 300 d 4MATIC6615 lbs (3000 kg)
GLE 3506615 lbs (3000 kg)
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 43 4MATI
C
GLE 550 e 4MATIC4410 lbs (2000 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is not included in
the trailer load)
Missing values were not available at the time of going to print.
All models575 lbs (261 kg)
GLE 300 d 4MATIC530 lbs (240 kg)
GLE 350530 lbs (240 kg)
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 43 4MATI
C
GLE 550 e 4MATIC355 lbs (160 kg)
The actual noseweight may not be higher than
the value which is given. The value can be found
on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification
plates. The lowest weight applies.
The maximum permissible trailer drawbar nose-
weight is the maximum weight with which the
trailer drawbar can be loaded. Limit for
Mercedes-Benz-approved trailer couplings.
Gross rear axle weight rating when tow-
ing a trailer
Missing values were not available at the time ofgoing to print.
All models3527 lbs (1600 kg)
GLE 300 d 4MATIC3638 lbs (1650 kg)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC3638 lbs (1650 kg)
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 43 4MATI
C
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GLE 550 e 4MATIC3704 lbs (1680 kg)
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 4MATI
C
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 S 4MA
TIC3858 lbs (1750 kg)
Ball position of the ball coupling
:7.5"
;2"
=2.75"
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions
stated in the illustration must not be exceeded.
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