flat tire MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV 2021 Owners Manual

1
B-pillar with:
QR code for accessing there scue card →
35
2 Safetyve sts →
365
3 Fire extinguisher →
367
4 ; me button →
326
0053 SOS button →
326
5 002F Hazardwa rning light sy stem →
14 4
6 Tocheck and top up operating fluids →
41 0
St arting assis tance →
377
7 Tow- starting or towing away →
380 8
Flat tyre →
367
9 Tow- starting or towing away →
380
A Fuelfiller flap with:
information label on fuel type →
19 8
information label on tyre pressure →
389
QR code for accessing there scue card →
35
B Warning triangle →
366
C TIREFIT kit →
370
D First-aid kit (so ftsided) →
366 At
aglance – Emer gencies and breakdowns 19

In
theeve nt of a flat tyre, thefo llowing options
are available depending on your vehicle's equip‐
ment:
R Vehicles with MOExtended tyres: it is pos‐
sible tocontinue the journey for a short
period of time. Make sure you obse rvethe
no tes on MOExtended tyres (run-flat tyres)
(/ page 368).
R Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: you can repair
th e tyre so that it is possible tocontinue the
jou rney for a short period of time. Todo this,
use the TIREFIT kit (/ page370).
R Vehicles with Mercedes me connect: you
can make a call for breakdown assi stance via
th eove rhead control panel in the case of a
breakdown (/ page 326).
R Allvehicles: change the wheel
(/ page 396). Note
s on MOExtended tyres (run-flat tyres) &
WARNING Risk of accident when driving
in limp -home mode
Driving in emergency mode impairs the han‐
dling characteristics of theve hicle. #
Do not exceed the permissible maxi‐
mum speed of the MOEx tended tyres. #
Avoid any abrupt steering and driving
manoeuvres as well as driving over
obs tacles (kerbs, pot holes, off-road).
This applies, in pa rticular, toa loaded
ve hicle. #
Stop driving in the emer gency mode if
yo u notice:
R banging noise
R vehicle vibration
R smoke which smells like rubber
R continuous ESP ®
inter vention
R crac ksinthe tyre side walls #
After driving in emergency mode, ha ve
th erims checkedby aqu alified special‐ ist
workshop with rega rd totheir fur ther
use. #
The defective tyre must be replaced in
eve rycase. Wi
th MOExtended tyres (run-flat tyres), you can
continue todrive your vehicle even if there is a
tot al loss of pressure in one or more tyres. How‐
eve r,th e tyre af fected must not show any clearly
visible damage.
Yo u can recognise MOExtended tyres bythe
MOExtended marking which appears onthe side
wa ll of the tyre.
Ve hicles with tyre pressure monitoring sys‐
te m: MOExtended tyres may only be used in
conjunction wi than activated tyre pressure mon‐
itoring sy stem.
If a pressure loss warning message appears in
th e multifunction displa y,proceed as follo ws:
R Check the tyre for dama ge.
R If driving on, obser vethefo llowing no tes. 368
Breakdown assis tance

Driving distance possible in eme
rgency
mode af ter the pressure loss warning: Load condition Driving distance pos‐
sible in emergency
mode
Pa rtially laden 80 km
Fu lly laden 30 kmThe driving dis
tance possible in emergency
mode may vary depending on the driving style.
Obser vethe maximum permissible speed of
80 km/h.
If a tyre has gone flat and cannot be replaced
with an MOEx tended tyre, you can use a stand‐
ard tyre as a temp orary measure. TIREFIT kit
storage location Plug-in
hybrid: be sure toobser vethe no tes in
th e Supplement. You could otherwise failto rec‐
ognise dangers.
The TIREFIT kit is loca ted under the load com‐
partment floor. Ve
hicles with two rows of seats 1
Tyre sealant bottle
2 Tyre inflation compressor Ve
hicles with threero ws of seats 1
Tyre sealant bottle
2 Tyre inflation compressor
Depending on the model, the TIREFIT kit may
also be located in other places under the load
compartment floor.
% You can find information on the po wer cate‐
gory (LK) and/or electrical data on the back
of the tyre inflation compressor:
R LK3 – 12V/20A, 240W, 1kg Breakdown assis
tance 369

At
a distance of appr oximately 1 m tothe
tyre inflation compressor and appr oximately
1. 6 m abo vethe ground, thefo llowing sound
pressure le vels apply:
R Emission sound pressure le vel L
PA 84
dB
(A)
R Sound po wer le vel L
WA 92 dB (A)
The tyre inflation compressor is mainte‐
nance-free. If there is a malfunction, please
conta ct aqualified specialist workshop. Using
the TIREFIT kit Re
quirements:
R Tyre sealant bottle and tyre inflation com‐
pressor (/ page 369).
R TIREFIT sticker
R Gloves (depending on theve hicle equipment)
Yo u can use TIREFIT tyre sealant toseal per fora‐
tion dama geof up to4 mm, particularly those in
th e tyre conta ct surface.You can use TIREFIT in
outside temp eratures down to-20°C. &
WARNING Risk of accident when using
tyre sealant
The tyre sealant may be unable toseal the
tyre proper ly, especially in thefo llowing
cases:
R there are large cuts or punctures in the
tyre (larger than damage pr eviously men‐
tioned)
R the wheel rims ha vebeen damaged
R afte r journe yswith very low tyre pressure
or with flat tyres #
Do not continue driving. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. &
WARNING Risk of injury and poisoning
from tyre sealant
Ty re sealant is hazardous tohealth and cau‐
ses ir rita tion. Do not allow it tocome into
contact wi thyour skin, eyes or clo thing, and
do not swallow it. Do not inhale any vapours.
Ke ep the tyre sealant away from children. Obser
vethefo llowing if you come into con‐
ta ct with th e tyre sealant: #
Rinse off the tyre sealant from your skin
using water immediatel y. #
If tyre sealant gets into your eyes, thor‐
oughly rinse them using clean water
immediatel y. #
If tyre sealant has been swallowe d,
th oroughly rinse out your mouth imme‐
diately and drink plenty of water.Do not
induce vomiting and seek medical
attention immediately. #
Change out of clo thing which has come
into con tact with tyre sealant immedi‐
ately. #
If an alle rgic reaction occurs, seek med‐
ical attention immediatel y. *
NO
TEOverheating due tothe tyre infla‐
tion compressor running too long #
Do not runth e tyre inflation compres‐
sor for longer than ten minu tes without
inter ruption. 37 0
Breakdown assis tance

Comply with
the manufacturer's saf ety no tes on
th est icke r on the tyre inflation compressor.
Ha ve the tyre sealant bottle replaced in a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop every five years. #
Do not remo veany fore ign objects which
ha ve entered the tyre. #
Affix pa rt1 ofthe TIREFIT sticke rto the
instrument clus ter within the driver's field of
vision. #
Affix pa rt2 ofthe TIREFIT sticke r near the
va lve on the wheel with the defective tyre. #
Pull plug 4with the cable and hose 5out
of the tyre inflation compressor housing. #
Push the plug of hose 5into flange 6of
tyre sealant bottle 1until the plug engages. #
Place tyre sealant bottle 1head down wards
into recess 2ofthe tyre inflation compres‐
sor. #
Remo vetheva lve cap from valve 7 onthe
fa ulty tyre. #
Screw filling hose 8onto valve 7. #
Insert plug 4into a 12V soc ket in your
ve hicle. #
Switch on the ignition. #
Switch on the tyre inflation compressor using
On/Off switch 3.
The tyre is inflated. Fir st, tyre sealant is pum‐
ped into the tyre. The pressure may brief ly
ri se toappr oximately 500 kPa (5 bar/73 psi).
Do not switch off the ty reinflation compres‐
sor during this phase! Breakdown assis
tance 371

#
Let the tyre inflation compressor runfo r a
maximum of ten minu tes.
The tyre should then ha veattained a tyre
pressure of at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar/
29 psi).
If tyre sealant leaks out, make sure you clean the
af fected area as quickly as possible. It is prefera‐
ble touse clean water.
If yo uge t tyre sealant on your clo thing, ha veit
cleaned as soon as possible with per chloroe thy‐
lene.
If, af terte n minutes, a tyre pressure of
200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) has not been
attained: #
Switch off the tyre inflation compressor. #
Unscr ew thefilling hose from theva lve of the
defective tyre.
Please no tethat tyre sealant may leak out when
unscr ewing thefilling hose. #
Drive forw ards or in reve rseve ry slowly for
appr oximately 10m. #
Pump up the tyre again.
Af ter a maximum of ten minu testh e tyre
pressure must be at least 200 kPa (2.0 bar/
29 psi). &
WARNING Risk of accident due tothe
specified tyre pressure not being
attained
If th e minimum tyre pressure is not reached
af te rth e specified time, the tyre is too badly
damaged. The tyre sealant cannot repair the
tyre in this ins tance.
The braking and driving characteristics may
be great lyimpaired. #
Do not continue driving. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. If, af
terte n minutes, a tyre pressure of
200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) has been attained: #
Switch off the tyre inflation compressor. #
Unscr ew thefilling hose from theva lve of the
defective tyre. &
WARNING Risk of accident from driving
wi th sealed tyres
A tyre temp orarily sealed with tyre sealant
impairs the handling characteristics and is
not suitable for higher speeds. #
Adapt your driving style according lyand
drive carefull y. #
Do not exceed the maximum speed
limit with a tyre that has been repaired
using tyre sealant. #
Obser vethe maximum permissible speed for
a tyre sealed with tyre sealant 80 km/h.
* NO
TEStaining from leaking tyre sealant Af
ter use, excess tyre sealant may leak out
from thefilling hose. #
Therefore, place thefilling hose in the
plastic bag that con tained the TIREFIT
kit. 372
Breakdown assis tance

R
Furthermore, the use of cer tain tyre types in
cer tain regions and areas of operation can
be highly beneficial.
R Only use tyres and wheels of the same type
(summer tyres, winter tyres, MOEx tended
tyres) and the same make.
R Only fit wheels of the same size on one axle
(left and right).
It is only permissible tofit a di fferent wheel
size in theeve nt of a flat tyre in order to
drive tothe specialist workshop.
R Do not make any modifications tothe brake
sy stem, the wheels or the tyres.
The use of shims or brake dust shields is not
permitted and may in validate theve hicle's
ge neral operating pe rmit.
R Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring
sy stem: allfitted wheels mu stbe equipped
with functioning sensors forth e tyre pres‐
sure monitoring sy stem.
R Attemp eratures below 7 °C use winter tyres
or all-season tyres mar ked004D M+Sfor all
wheels. Wi
nter tyres pr ovide the best possible grip in
wintry road conditions.
R For M+S tyres, only use tyres with the same
tread.
R Obser vethe maximum permissible speed for
th e M+S tyres fitted.
If th e tyre's maximum speed is below that of
th eve hicle, this must be indicated byan
appropriate label in the driver's field of
vision.
R Run in new tyres at moderate speeds forthe
fi rs t10 0 km.
R Replace the tyres af ter six years at the latest,
re ga rdless of wear.
R When replacing with tyres that do not
fe ature run-flat characteristics: vehicles
with MOExtended tyres are not equipped
with a TIREFIT kit at thefa ctor y.Equip the
ve hicle with a TIREFIT kit af terre placing with
tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris‐
tics, e.g. winter tyres. %
You can permanently limit the maximum
ve hicle speed for driving with winter tyres
(/ page 224).
Fo r more information on wheels and tyres, con‐
ta ct a qualified specialist workshop.
Be sure toalso obse rveth efo llowing fur ther
re lated subjects:
R Notes on tyre pressure (/ page 388)
R Tyre pressure table (/ page 389)
R Notes on the emer gency spa rewheel
(/ page 401) Note
s on inter changing wheels &
WARNING Risk of injury thro ugh dif fer‐
ent wheel sizes
Inter changing the front and rear wheels can
se verely impair the driving characteristics.
The disk brakes or wheel suspension compo‐
nents may also be damaged. 394
Wheels and tyres

ERA-GLONASS
test mode
St arting/ending.................................... 339
Er ro r message
see Displ aymessa ge
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
ESP ®
Crosswind Assist.................................. .216
Tr ailer stabilisation................................ .216
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Prog ram)
Ac tivating/deactivating......................... 216
Fu nction/no tes...................................... 214
EU general operating permit number ...... 408
Exterior lighting Care....................................................... 361 F
Fa tigue de tection
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Fi re extinguisher....................................... 367
Firs t-aid kit (soft sided) ............................ 366 Flacon
Inse rting/ removing.............................. .165
Flat towing
see Tow- bar sy stem
Flat tyre MOEx tended tyres................................. 368
No tes..................................................... 367
TIREFIT kit............................................. 370
Wheel change........................................ 396
Floor mats .................................................. 141
Fo g light (enhanced) .................................1 46
Fo il co vering
Ra dar and ultrasonic sensor s................ 212
Fr ag rance
see Frag rance sy stem
Fr ag rance sy stem
Inserting/removing theflacon...............1 65
Setting................................................... 16 5
Fr ee driving mode
St arting................................................. 263
Fr ee software............................................. .38
Fr equencies
Mobile phon e....................................... .407 Tw
o-w ayradio........................................ 407
Fr ont airbag (driver, front passenger).......45
Fr ont passenger seat
Ad justing from the driver's seat............ 104
Fr ont passenger seat
see Seat
Fu el
Ad ditives................................................ 413
Diesel..................................................... 413
E1 0........................................................ 412
Fu elreser ve........................................... 414
Low outside temp eratures..................... 413
Pe trol..................................................... 412
Quality (diesel). ...................................... 413
Quality (petrol)....................................... 412
Re fuelling.............................................. 19 8
Sulphur content..................................... 412
Ta nk content.......................................... 414
Fu el consum ption indicator
Calling up.............................................. .191
Fu nction seat
see Door cont rol panel Index
517

To
wing eye
Ins talling............................................... .383
St orage location.................................... 383
To wing me thods ........................................ 379
Tr af fic information
Swit ching on the display........................ 318
Tr af fic Sign Assist
Fu nction/no tes..................................... 24 3
Setting................................................... 24 4
Sy stem limits.........................................2 43
Tr ailer hitch
Axle load................................................ 424
Bicycle rack ........................................... 289
Ca re....................................................... 361
Coupling up/uncoupling a traile r.......... 287
Extending/r etra cting the ball nec k........ 284
Extending/r etra cting the ball neck
(MBUX multimedia sy stem)...................2 86
Fa stening points.................................... 422
General no tes........................................4 22
Mounting dimensions............................ 422
No tes....................................................2 83
Overhang dimension............................. 422
Soc ket.................................................. .287 To
ngue weight...................................... .423
To wing capacity.................................... .423
Tr ailer Manoeuv ring Assi st..................... 281
Tr ailer Manoeuvring Assist
Fu nction................................................ 281
Using..................................................... 282
Tr ailer operation
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi st......................... 247
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist.................... 24 8
Bicycle rack ........................................... 289
Coupling up/uncoupling a traile r.......... 287
Extending/r etra cting the ball nec k........ 284
Extending/r etra cting the ball neck
(MBUX multimedia sy stem)...................2 86
No tes....................................................2 83
Soc ket.................................................. .287
Tr ailer stabilisation
Fu nction/no tes...................................... 216
Tr ansfer case
HIGH RANGE......................................... 19 6
LO W RANGE.......................................... 19 6
Shifting.................................................. 197
Tr ansmission
Engaging neutral................................... .193 Tr
ansmission position display.................. 19 2
Tr anspo rting
Ve hicle................................................... 381
Tr im element (Care)................................. .363
Tu neIn
Calling up..............................................3 47
Tu rn signal indicator
Ac tivating/deactivating......................... 14 3
TV Information........................................... 344
Tw o-w ayradios
Fr equencies........................................... 407
No tes on ins tallation............................ .406
Tr ansmission output (maximum )........... 407
Ty re inflation compressor
see TIREFIT kit
Ty re pressure
Checking (ty repressure monitoring
sy stem)................................................. 390
No tes....................................................3 88
Re starting the tyre pressure monitor‐
ing sy stem.............................................3 91
TIREFIT kit............................................. 370 Index
533

Ty
re pressure monitoring sy stem
(function)............................................... 390
Ty re pressure table................................ 389
Ty re pressure moni tor
Fu nction................................................ 390
Ty re pressure moni toring sy stem
Checking the tyre pressure...................3 90
Che cking the tyre temp erature............. 390
Re starting.............................................. 391
Ty re pressure table ................................... 389
Ty re temp erature
Checking (tyre pressure monitoring
sy stem)................................................. 390
Ty re pressure monitoring sy stem
(function)............................................... 390
Ty re tread ................................................... 387
Ty re-change tool kit
Overview............................................... 395
Ty res
Checking............................................... 387
Checking the tyre pressure (tyre
pressure monitoring sy stem)................. 390
Fitting.................................................... 399 Flat tyre.................................................3
67
Inter changing........................................ 394
MOExtended tyres................................ .368
Noise.................................................... .387
No tes on fitting...................................... 391
Re moving.............................................. 399
Re placing...................................... 391, 396
Re placing the wheel trim....................... 396
Re starting the tyre pressure monitor‐
ing sy stem.............................................3 91
Selection............................................... 391
Snow chains.......................................... 387
St oring..................................................3 95
TIREFIT kit............................................. 370
Ty re pressure (N otes)............................ 388
Ty re pressure monitoring sy stem
(function)............................................... 390
Ty re pressure table................................ 389
Un usual handling characteristic s...........387 U
Un locking
see Locking/unlocking
Un locking setting ........................................ 77Up
dates
Impor tant sy stem updates....................3 09
USB port Front stow age compartment.................1 22
Re ar...................................................... .138 V
Ve hicle
Ac tivating/deactivating standby mode. .211
Ad ditional door loc k................................ 79
Collision de tection (pa rking).................. 210
Cor rect use............................................. 33
Data acquisition...................................... 35
Data storage............................................ 35
Diagnostics connection........................... 31
Equipment............................................... 24
Implied warrant y..................................... 35
Locking (automatically). .......................... 82
Locking/unlocking (emergency key)....... 83
Locking/unlocking (from inside)............. 80
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO )........... 81
Lo we ring............................................... 400
Medical aids............................................ 34
Pa rking up............................................ .210
QR code rescue card............................... 35 534
Index