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GL 550 4MATIC
All-weather tires
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S
3, 4 BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 21
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 295/40 R 21 111 V XL M+S
3, 5 BA: 10.0 J x 21 H2
Wheel offset: 1.81 in (46 mm)
All-terrain tires
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 275/55 R 19 111 H M+S
3 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
Winter tires
R 19
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 265/55 R 19 109 H M+S
004D BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 275/50 R 20 109 H M+S
004D BA: 8.5 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 2.44 in (62 mm)
BA: 275/45 R 20 110 V XL M+S
004D5 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)
3
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes under "Snow chains".
4 Available as MOExtended tires.
5 Only available on vehicles with the AMG Sports-package (code P 31). Wheel and tire combinations
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GL 63 AMG 4MATIC
Summer tires
R 21
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 295/40 ZR 21 111 Y XL
3 BA: 10.0 J x 21 H2
Wheel offset: 1.81 in (46 mm)
Winter tires
R 20
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 275/45 R 20 110 V XL M+S
004D BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.61 in (41 mm)
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R never mount more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
R only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ®
off.
R have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
! AMG vehicles with "Minispare" emer-
gency spare wheel: use the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
only on the rear
axle. If you mount the "Minispare" emer-
gency spare wheel on the front axle, this
could result in damage to the brake system.
If a tire on the front axle is defective, an
intact wheel from the rear axle must first be
replaced with the "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel. The defective wheel on the
front axle can then be replaced with the
intact wheel from the rear axle.
Make sure to note the placard on the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on emer-
gency spare wheels. General notes
Mounting the emergency spare wheel is
described under "Mounting a wheel"
(Y page 430).
You should regularly check the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as nec-
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essary (Y
page 410). The value on the wheel
or as given in the "Wheels and tires" section is valid (Y page 443).
An emergency spare wheel may also be
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the emer-
gency spare wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
i When you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem/the tire pressure monitor when the
damaged wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor:
after mounting an emergency spare wheel,
the system may still display the tire pres-
sure of the removed wheel for a few
minutes. The value displayed for the moun- ted emergency spare wheel is not the sameas the current tire pressure of the emer-
gency spare wheel. Removing the emergency spare wheel
Emergency spare wheel (example: vehicle without
lockable cargo compartment floor)
The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel can
be found in the stowage well under the cargo
compartment floor. X
Lift the cargo compartment floor up
(Y page 349).
X Vehicles with a lockable cargo compart-
ment floor: remove the stowage tray.
X Release the Velcro fastener (Y page 388).
X Take out the jack.
X Turn emergency spare wheel retainer 0043
counter-clockwise and remove it.
X Remove stowage well 0044.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel 0087. On vehicles with a Bang & Olufsen sound sys-
tem, the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
is packed in the emergency spare wheel bag. The emergency spare wheel bag is secured tothe cargo tie down rings in the cargo com-
partment.
To stow the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel, the rear seats in the third row must be
folded in (Y page 111).
X To remove the emergency spare wheel:
open the tailgate.
X Detach fastening straps 0044.
X Unhook retaining spring hooks 0043and 0087
of fastening straps 0044from the lasing eye-
lets.
X Remove the emergency spare wheel bag
with the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel.
X Open the emergency spare wheel bag and
remove the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel. Emergency spare wheel
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X
To stow the emergency spare wheel:
place the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel into the emergency spare wheel bag and close the emergency spare wheel bag.
X Place the emergency spare wheel bag with
the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
into the cargo compartment with the car-
rying strap at the back.
X Hook retaining spring hooks 0043and 0087of
fastening straps 0044into the lasing eyelets.
X Tighten fastening straps 0044.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
(Y page 430). 442
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Technical data
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel Tires Alloy wheels
T 165/9
0 R19 119 M
Tire pressure : 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.58 in (40 mm) Emergency spare wheel
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Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data:
R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
- tires
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
R optional equipment reduces the maximum
payload. Dimensions and weights
Model
0043
0043
Opening height 0044
0044
Max.
headroom AMG vehicles
84.1 in -
86.6 in
2136 mm - 2199 mm 78.8 in
2002 mm All other mod-
els with:
0043 0043
Opening height 0044
0044
Max.
headroom AIRMATIC
package
83.9 in -
86.9 in
(2132 mm - 2207 mm) 76.1 in -
79.1 in
(1934 mm - 2009 mm) ON&OFF-
ROAD pack-
age
83.9 in -
88.1 in
2132 mm - 2237 mm 76.1 in -
80.3 in
(1934 mm - 2039 mm) AMG vehicles
Vehicle length
202.6 in
(5146 mm) Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
84.3 in
(2141 mm) Vehicle width without
exterior mirrors
78.0 in
(1982 mm) Maximum vehicle height
74.9 in
(1902 mm) Minimum vehicle height
72.4 in
(1839 mm) Wheelbase
121.1 in
(3075 mm) Maximum ground clear-
ance
9.8 in
(249 mm) Minimum ground clear-
ance
7.4 in
(188 mm) Turning radius
40.8 ft
(12.45 m) Maxi
mum roof load 220 lb
(100 kg) Vehicle data
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All other models
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
84.3 in
(2141 mm) Maximum vehicle height
75.2 in
(1910 mm) Maximum vehicle height
(ON&OFFROAD package) 76.4 in
(1940 mm) Minimum vehicle height
(highway driving level) 72.8 in
(1850 mm) Wheelbase
121.1 in
(3075 mm) Maximum ground clear-
ance 10.9 in
(276 mm) Maximum ground clear-
ance (ON&OFFROAD
package) 12.0 in
(306 mm) Minimum ground clear-
ance
7.9 in
(201 mm) Turning radius
40.7 ft
(12.40 m) Maximum roof load
220 lb
(100 kg) Model (except AMG vehi-
cles) Vehicle
length GL 550 4MATIC
202.6 in
(5146 mm) All other models
201.6 in
(5120 mm) Vehicle data for off-road driving
Fording depth
0043
Fording depth Fording
depth Vehicles without the
ON&OFFROAD package
Raised level 20 in
(50 cm) Vehicles with the ON&OFF-
ROAD package Off-road level 1 20 in
(50 cm) Off-road level 2 20 in
(50 cm) Off-road level 3 23.6 in
(60 cm) AMG vehicles
20 in
(50 cm) For more information about off-road fording,
see (Y page 198). 456
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Approach/departure angle
All vehicles (except vehicles with AMG
bodystyling) 0043
0043 0044
0044
Vehicles without the
ON&OFFROAD package
Highway level 25° 20°
Raised level 30° 25°
Vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package
Highway level 25° 20°
Off-road level 1 28° 23°
Off-road level 2 30° 25°
Off-road level 3 33° 27°
AMG vehicles
Highway level (in sports
mode with the AMG adap-
tive suspension system
activated) 19° 19°
Raised level 23° 22°
Vehicles with AMG bodystyling
0043 0043 0044
0044
Vehicles without the
ON&OFFROAD package
Highway level 20° 20° 0043 0043 0044
0044
Raised level 24° 24°
Vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package
Highway level 20° 20°
Off-road level 1 22° 22°
Off-road level 2 24° 24°
Off-road level 3 26° 26°
For further information about approach/
departure angles, see (Y
page 202). Maximum gradient-climbing capabil-
ity
Note that the vehicle's gradient-climbing
capability depends on the off-road conditions and the road surface conditions.
Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package:
the maximum gradient climbing ability is
100% when the LOW RANGE off-road gear is
selected.
Vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD pack- age: the maximum gradient climbing ability is
80%.
Accelerate carefully and make sure that the
wheels do not spin when driving on steep ter- rain.
i If 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 recognizes this and brakes the
wheels accordingly. The rear wheel torque
is increased, making it easier to drive off.
For further information about the maximum
gradient climbing ability, see (Y page 203). Vehicle data for off-road driving
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