engine MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV 2021 Owners Manual

Diesel engines MB-F
reigabe or MB-
Appr oval
GLE 300 d 4MATIC 229.52, 229.6 1,
229.71
229.72*
All other models 229.52
229.61 * *
re commended for lo west possible fuel con‐
sum ption (lo westSA E viscosity class in ea ch
case; obser vepossible restrictions of the
appr ovedSA E viscosity classes)
To achie vethe lo west possible fuel consum ption,
it is recommended touse the engine oil specifi‐
cations mar ked in theta ble forth e lo west SAE
viscosity class. Possible restrictions of the
appr ovedSA E viscosity classes mu stbe
obser ved.
% Ifth e engine oils lis ted in theta ble are not
av ailable, you may add a maximum of
1. 0 litr e ofthefo llowing engine oils once
onl y. Engine oils
for one-time filling only in exceptional
cases:
R Petrol engines:
- GLE 450 4MATIC: MB-Freigabe or MB-
Appr oval 229.31 orAC EA C3
- GLE 580 4MATIC:MB-F reigabe or MB-
Appr oval 229.51 orAC EA C3
R Diesel engines:
- GLE 300 d 4MATIC: MB-Freigabe or MB-
Appr oval AC EA C3
- Allother models: MB-Freigabe or MB-
Appr oval 229.51 orAC EA C3
The following values referto an oil change,
including the oil filter. Model
Capacity
GLE 300 d 4MATIC About 6.5 litres
GLE 580 4MATIC About 9.5 litres
All other models Approx. 8.5 l Note
s on brake fluid Obser
vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 410). &
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
va pour poc kets form ing in the brake sys‐
tem
The brake fluid cons tantly absorbs moi sture
from the air. This lo wersthe boiling point of
th e brake fluid. If the boiling point is too lo w,
va pour poc kets may form inthe brake sys‐
te m when the brakes are applied hard.
This impairs the braking ef fect. #
Have the brake fluid rene we d at the
specified inter vals. Ha
ve the brake fluid regularly replaced at a
qu alified specialist workshop.
Only use a brake fluid appr ovedby Mercedes-
Benz according toMB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval
33 1.0. Te
ch nical da ta417

Coolant
Note
s on coolant
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 410). &
WARNING Risk offire ‑ and inju ryfrom
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite. #
Allow the engine tocool down before
yo uto p up the antif reeze. #
Make sure that no antifreeze spills out
next tothefiller opening. #
Thoroughly clean the antif reeze from
component parts before starting the
ve hicle. *
NO
TEDama gecaused byincor rect cool‐
ant #
Only use coolant that has been pre‐
mixed with therequ ired antifreeze pro‐
te ction.
Information on coolant is available at thefo l‐
lowing locations:
R inthe Mercedes-Benz Specification for
Operating Fluids 310.1
- at https://be vo.mercedes-benz.com
- inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
R at a qualified specialist workshop *
NO
TEOverheating at high outside tem‐
peratures If an inapp
ropriate coolant is used, the
engine cooling sy stem is not suf ficiently pro‐
te cted against overheating and cor rosion at
high outside temp eratures. #
Alw ays use coolant appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz. #
Obser vethe instructions in the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Oper‐
ating Fluids 310.1. Ha
ve the coolant regularly replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Proportion of antifreeze concentrate in the
engine cooling sy stem:
R a minimum of 50% (antifreeze pr otection
down toappr oximately -37°C)
R a maximum of 55% (antifreeze pr otection
down to-45°C) Note
s on windscreen washer fluid Obser
vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 410). &
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury due to
windscreen washer concentrate
Wi ndsc reen washer concentrate is highly
fl ammable. It could ignite if it comes into
con tact with hot engine component parts or
th eex haust sy stem. 41 8
Tech nical da ta

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 in thefo llowing
cases:
R theve hicle is ready todrive – fuel tank full,
all fluids topped up, driver in theve hicle
R theLO W RANGE off-roadgear of the trans‐
fe r case is engaged
R thero ad sur face conditions and thus 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 (/ page181). Mo
del 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 Modifications
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. Mounting dimensions
1
Fastening points
2 Overhang dimension
3 Rear axle centre line 422
Tech nical da ta

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
Á Key not detected (red dis‐
play message) *T
hekey cannot be de tected and may no longer be in theve hicle.
The key is no lon ger in theve hicle and you swit choff the engine:
R You can no lon gerst art the engine.
R You cannot centrally lock theve hicle. #
Ensure that theke y is in theve hicle.
If th eke y de tection function has a malfunction due toast ro ng radio signal source: #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. #
Place theke y in the slot forst arting the engine with theke y (/ page175).
Á
Key being initialised Please
wait *T
hevehicle is processing in order to teach in the new key. #
Wait until processing is comple te.
Place the key in the
marked space See Owner's
Manual *K
eydetection is malfunctioning. #
Change the location of theke y in theve hicle. #
Place theke y in the slot forst arting the engine with theke y (/ page175). 430
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus inoperative *A
daptive Highbeam Assist Plus is malfunctioning. #
Drive on
or #
Stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions and restart theve hicle. #
Ifth e display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Untilthen, operate the high beam manually.
Hazard warning lamps mal-
functioning *T
he hazard warning lamp switch is malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Climate control
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
003B inoperative See Owner's
Man. *T
hestationary heater is temp orarily malfunctioning. #
When theve hicle is stationary on a le vel sur face and the engine has cooled down, make up tofour attem ptsto
switch on thest ationary heater, waiting se veral minutes between each attem pt. #
Ifth est ationary heater does not swit chon, consult a qualified specialist workshop. 434
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
0072 Vehicle is operational
Switch off ignition before
exiting *Y
ou are leaving theve hicle in a ready-to-drive state. #
When you lea vetheve hicle, switch off the ignition, secure theve hicle against rolling away and take theke y with
yo u. #
Ifyo u do not lea vetheve hicle, switch off the electrical consumers, e.g. the seat heating. Otherwise, the12 ‑V
battery may discharge and starting the engine may be possible only with the help of a second battery (jump
st art).
ï
Operation only possible in
transmission position P *
The ball neck will not swivel because transmission position 005B,005Eor neut ral005C is selec ted. #
Depress the brake pedal. #
Enga gepark position 005D.
ï
Trailer coupling extending… *T
he ball neck is retracting/extending.
Do not attem pttospeed up, slow down or initiate the swivel mo vement using your hand, foot or other aids. During
th e swivel mo vement, do not couple a trailer.
When the ball neck has reached an operational position, the display message will disappear.
ï
Check trailer hitch lock *T
he trailer hitch is not operational during a journey with a trailer. &
WARNING Risk of an accident if the ball neck is not loc ked
The trailer may become de tach ed. 436
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
Ù Steering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's
Manual *T
hesteering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is significant lyimpaired. &
WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If th esteering does not function as intended, theve hicle's operating saf ety is jeopardised. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions.
Do not continue driving under any circums tances. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 0051
*A
t least one door is open. #
Close all doors.
0066 *T
he bonnet is open. &
WARNING Risk of accident due todriving with the bonn etunlo cked
The bonn etmay open and block your vie w. #
Neverre lease the bonn etwhen driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the engine bonn etis loc ked. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. #
Close the bonn et. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 439

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
0065 *T
hetailgate is open. &
DANG ER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the
ve hicle interior if theta ilgate is open when the engine is running, especially if theve hicle is in motion. #
Alw ays switch off the engine before opening theta ilgate. #
Never drive with theta ilgate open. #
Close theta ilgate.
LOW RANGE only when
vehicle stationary *O
ne or more shi fting conditions ha venot been met. #
Stop theve hicle. #
Engage neutral 005C. #
Repeat thege ar change.
LOW RANGE Shift to posi-
tion N briefly *O
ne or more shi fting conditions ha venot been met. #
Engage neutral 005C. #
Repeat thege ar change.
LOW RANGE Not in drive
program "Sport" *Y
ou will not be able toselect theLO W RANGE off-road gear if the drive program CorB is switched on.
The drive prog ram therefore automatically switches toA . #
Select theLO W RANGE off-road gear (/ page197). 440
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
006F 2nd seat row, left Not
locked *T
he left-hand seat or the seat backrest in the second rowof seats is not engaged. #
Foldthe cor responding seat backrest back until it engages and push thero w of seats back (/ page106). #
Makesure that the seat is engaged (/ page106).
006F
2nd seat row, righ t Not
locked *T
heright-hand seat or the seat backrest in the second rowof seats is not engaged. #
Foldthe cor responding seat backrest back until it engages and push thero w of seats back (/ page106). #
Makesure that the seat is engaged (/ page106).
00B2
Top up washer fluid *T
hewasher fluid le vel in thewa sher fluid reser voir has dropped below the minimum. #
Top up thewa sher fluid (/ page 355).
Wiper malfunctioning *T
he windscreen wiper is malfunctioning. #
Restart the engine.
If th e display message still appears: #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 443

Engine
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
To switch off the engine,
press the Start/Stop but-
ton for at least 3 seconds
or 3 times. *Y
ou ha vepressed thest art/ stop button while theve hicle is in motion. #
Information about switching off the engine while driving (/ page174).
Cannot start engine See
Owner's Manual *T
hevehicle cannot be star ted. #
Switch the ignition off and switch it back on. #
Ifth e display message still appears, consult a qualified specialist workshop.
00BD
Top up coolant See Own-
er’s Manual *T
he coolant le vel is too lo w.
* NO
TEEngine damage duetoinsuf ficient coolant #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient coolant. #
Add coolant (/ page 354). #
Have the engine cooling sy stem checked at a qualified specialist workshop. 444
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps