towing capacity MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV 2019 Owners Manual

Do not
exceed thefo llowing values:
R permissible towing capacity
R permissible rear axle load of theto wing vehi‐
cle
R permissible gross mass of theto wing vehicle
R permissible gross mass of the trailer
R maximum permissible speed of the trailer
Ensure thefo llowing before starting a journey:
R the tyre pressure on there ar axle of theto w‐
ing vehicle is set for a maximum load
R the lighting of the connected trailer is opera‐
tional
In theev ent of increased rear axle load, the car/
trailer combination may not exceed a maximum
speed of 100 km/h forre asons concerning the
operating permit. This also applies in countri es
in which the permissible maximum speed for
car/trailer combinations is ab ove10 0 km/h.
% When reve rsing with a trailer, remember to
use theTr ailer Manoeuv ring Assi stfunction
(→ page 265). Extending/
retracting the ball ne ckfully elec‐
trically &
WARNING Risk of accident due tothe
ball neck not being engaged
If th e ball neck is not engaged, the trailer
may come loose. #
Make sure that the ball neck securely
engages and loc ksinto place. *
NO
TEDama getothe full y-electric trailer
hitch The fully-elect
ric trailer hitch could be
mechanically damaged byapplying additional
pressure when the ball neck is being exten‐
ded or retracted. #
Do not ma kethe ball neck extend/
re tract faster by applying additional
pressure. Re
quirements:
Make sure of thefo llowing before extending/
re tracting the ball neck fully electrically:
R Shift the transmission toposition jori.
R The range of mo vement is clear.
R Only when retracting: remo vethe trailer
cables or adap ter plugs. 292
Driving and parking

All models (vehi‐
cles with AMG
Styl
ing) 1 1
Front 2 2Rear
Ve hicles with
Off-road pac kage
Normal le vel2 1°24 °
Off-road le vel12 3° 26°
Off-road le vel22 5° 27°
Off-road le vel32 7° 29° *Depending on
the tyre size
Maximum gradient climbing ability
The vehicle's gradient climbing ability depends
on thewe ight distribution in theve hicle, thete r‐
ra in conditions and thero ad sur face conditions.
The specified value applies when:
R theve hicle is ready todrive – fuel tank full,
all fluids topped up, with driver
R theLO W RANGE off-roadgear of the trans‐
fe r case is engaged R
thero ad sur faces conditions and thus the
traction are good
A gradient climbing ability of 100% cor responds
to an incline of 45°.
Obse rveth e no tes on driving in mountainous ter‐
ra in . Model
Maximumgra‐
dient climbing ability
Ve hicles without Off-
ro ad pac kage 80%
Ve hicles with Off-road
pac kage
When LOW RANGE off-
ro ad gear is engaged 10
0% Tr
ailer hitch Gene
ral no tes on the trailer hit ch Not all models can be used
for trailer operation
(→ page 291). Modi
fications tothe engine cooling sy stem may
be necessar y,depending on theve hicle model.
The retrofitting of a trailer hitch is only pe rmissi‐
ble if a towing capacity is specified in your vehi‐
cle documents.
Fu rther information can be obtained at a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop. Te
ch nical da ta563

Mounting dimensions
1
Fastening points
2 Overhang dimension
3 Rear axle centre line The
overhang dimension and fastening points
are valid for a trailer hitch ins talled at thefa c‐
to ry. Model
2 2Over‐
hang dimen‐ sion
All model s1 131 mm Pe
rm issible towing capacity The
tongue weight is not included in theto wing
capacity. Model
Perm issible towing
capacit y,braked (at
a minimum start-off
gr adeability of 12%)
All models 2700 kg
Ve hicles with AIR‐
MATIC and increased
trailer load 3500
kg Maximum
tongue weight *
NO
TEDama gecaused bythe trailer
coming loose If
th eto ngue weight used is too lo w,the
trailer may come loose. #
The tongue weight must not be below
50 kg. #
Use a tongue weight that is as close as
possible tothe maximum permissible
to ngue weight. To
ngue weight Model
Maximumtongue
we ight
All models 108kg
Ve hicles with AIR‐
MATIC and increased
trailer load 14
0kg 564
Tech nical da ta

Engine number
........................................ 550
Engine oil .................................................. 491
Ad ditives .............................................5 56
Che cking the oil le vel using the on-
board computer ................................... 490
Filling capacity .................................... 557
MB-Fr eigabe or MB-Appr oval .............. .557
Quality ................................................. 557
To pping up ...........................................4 91
Entering characters
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 358
On theto uchpad ................................ .359
Setting theke yboard .......................... .366
Using theto uchsc reen (media dis‐
play) ....................................................3 62
Entering/exiting le vel
Setting ................................................. 253
EQ Boo st
Operating saf ety .................................... 24
ERA-GLONASS test mode
St arting/ending .................................. 454
ESC (Elect ronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram) ESP
®
Crosswind Assist ................................. 220
Tr ailer stabilisation .............................. 220
ESP ®
(Elect ronic Stability Prog ram) ....... 216
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .220
Fu nction/no tes .................................... 216
EU general operating permit number ....550
Exhaust pipes (Care) ............................... 499
Exterior lighting Care .................................................... 499
Ex terior lighting
see Lights F
Fa tigue de tection
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Fa ult message
see Displ aymessa ge
Favo urites
Ad ding .................................................3 52
Ad ding a destination ...........................3 90
Calling up ............................................ 352
Deleting ............................................... 353 Home .................................................
.390
Moving ................................................ 352
Overview .............................................. 351
Re naming ............................................ 352
Wo rk .................................................... 390
Fi ll le vel
Ad Blue ®
............................................... 305
Fi lling station sear ch
St arting automatic sear ch................... 397
Switching au tomatic sear chon/off ..... 397
Fire extinguisher ..................................... 505
Fi rs t-aid kit (soft sided) .......................... 504
Flacon Inse rting/ removing ............................. 16 9
Flat towing
see Tow- bar sy stem
Flat tyre ....................................................5 05
MOExtended tyres ............................... 506
No tes .................................................. 505
TIREFIT kit ...........................................5 08
Wheel change ...................................... 539
Floor mats ................................................ 14 5
Fo g light (extended range) ......................1 51646
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