2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV dimensions

Sun blind
Rear side windows .........................3 63
Sun visor ............................................ 362
Suspension settings
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 224
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 298
Switching the auxiliary heating/
ventilation
On/off .......................................... .150 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 314
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 333
Emergency unlocking ....................... 97
Important safety notes .................... 93
Limiting the opening angle .............. .97
Opening dimensions ......................4 42
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 96
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 95
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 94
Power closing .................................. 92
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 435
Emergency spare wheel ................. 432
Information ................................... .433
Trailer loads ................................... 447
Tyres/wheels ................................. 418
Vehicle data ................................... 442
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 289
Display message ............................ 336
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 288
Number from the phone book ....... .289
Redialling ....................................... 289
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 289
Telephone compartment ................ 352
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrumentcluster) .......................................... 282 Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..............
.297
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 292
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .297
Outside temperature ..................... .282
Setting (climate control) ................ 141
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 297
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................ .203
Through-loading ................................ 354
Time
see Separate Owner's manual
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 298
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 389
Important safety notes .................. 389
Storage location ............................ 387
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 391
Tyre pressure reached ................... 391
Top Tether ............................................ 60
Total distance recorder .................... 284
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 82
Deactivating ..................................... 82
Function .......................................... .82
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 402
Important safety notes .................. 399
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 399
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 402
Transporting the vehicle ................ 401
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 249
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 252
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 447
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 77
Failure check for LEDs ................... 278
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 161
Swinging out the ball coupling ....... 274
Swinging the ball coupling in ......... 276
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 334
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 400
Removing the towing eye ............... 401 Index
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With both axles on the ground .......4
01
Towing eye ......................................... 387
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function ................................... .290
Display message ............................ 325
Function/notes ............................ .242
Important safety notes .................. 242
Instrument cluster display ............. 243
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................ .278
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 246
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 383
Coupling up a trailer ..................... .275
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 276
Driving tips ................................... .273
Important safety notes .................. 272
Lights display message .................. 313
Mounting dimensions .................... 446
Parktronic ...................................... 225
Power supply ................................. 277
Problem (fault) ............................... 279
Trailer loads ................................... 447
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 168
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................168
Transporting the vehicle .................. 401
Travelling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 202
Driving downhill ............................ .202
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 202
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .384
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .284
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 284
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 285
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 130
Switching on/off ........................... 123 TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 288
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 433
Installation ..................................... 433
Transmission output (maximum ).... 433
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre inflation compressor
see TIREFIT kit
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 411
Display message ............................ 330
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 391
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 391
Recommended ............................... 408
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 410
Important safety notes .................. 410
Restarting ...................................... 410
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 411
Function/note s............................. 411
General notes ................................ 411
Important safety notes .................. 411
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 413
Restarting ...................................... 412
Warning lamp ................................. 350
Warning message .......................... 412
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 413
Checking ........................................ 406
Direction of rotation ...................... 414
Display message ............................ 330
General notes ................................ 418
Important safety notes .................. 405
Information on driving .................... 405
M+S tyres ...................................... 407
MOExtended tyre s......................... 407
Replacing ....................................... 413
Service life ..................................... 406
Storing ........................................... 414
Tyre size (data ).............................. 418
Tyre tread ...................................... 406
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 419 22
Index

see Flat tyre
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 92
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 91
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .......297 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 362
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 332
Electronics ..................................... 433
Equipment ....................................... 26
Implied warranty .............................. 28
Individual settings .......................... 292
Leaving parked up ......................... 194
Locking (in an emergency) .............. .93
Locking (key) ................................... 85
Lowering ........................................ 417
Pulling away ................................... 161
Raising ........................................... 415
Registration ..................................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 414
Towing away .................................. 399
Transporting .................................. 401
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 92
Unlocking (key) ................................ 85
Vehicle data ................................... 442
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 442
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 445
Fording depth ................................ 444
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 445
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 442
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 93Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 434
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 222
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 322
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 387
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 288
VIN ...................................................... 434
Seat ............................................... 435
Type plate ...................................... 434 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 341
Brakes ........................................... 339
Distance warning signal ................. 349
ESP ®
.............................................. 343
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 344
Fuel tank ........................................ 347
Hybrid drive system ....................... 340
LIM (cruise control )........................ 203
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 208
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 205
Overview .......................................... 34
Parking brake ................................ 346
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 44
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 340
Reserve fuel ................................... 347
Seat belt ........................................ 337
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 350
Warning triangle ................................ 386
Warnings
Stickers ........................................... 41
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 336
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 419
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 417
Wheel chock ...................................... 414
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 413
Changing/replacing ....................... 413
Checking ........................................ 406
Cleaning ......................................... 381 Index
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On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the emer-
gency key element clockwise.
The door is unlocked.
X Turn the emergency key element back and
remove it.
X Insert the emergency key element into the
key (Y page 87).
If you use the emergency key element to unlock
and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 81). Locking the vehicle (emergency key
element)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
key or KEYLESS-GO, use the emergency key ele- ment.
X Open the driver's door.
X Close the front-passenger door, the rear
doors and the tailgate.
X Press the locking button (Y page 91).
X Check whether the locking knobs on the
front-passenger door and the rear doors are
still visible. Press the locking knobs down by
hand if necessary.
X Close the driver's door.
X Take the emergency key element out of the
key (Y page 87).
X Insert the emergency key element into the
lock of the driver's door as far as it will go. X
Turn the emergency key element clockwise as
far as it will go to position 1.
On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the emer-
gency key element anti-clockwise.
X Turn the emergency key element back and
remove it. X
Make sure that the doors and the tailgate are
locked.
X Insert the emergency key element into the
key (Y page 87).
If you lock the vehicle as described above, the
fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-theft alarm
system is not primed. Luggage compartment
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open. G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially when braking or abruptly changing directions.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 442).
Stow luggage or loads preferably in the luggage
compartment. Observe the loading guidelines
(Y page 351).
Do not leave the key in the luggage compart-
ment. You could otherwise lock yourself out. Luggage compartment
93Opening and closing Z

Opening/closing automatically from
the outside
Important safety notes United Kingdom only:
G
WARNING
When the double locks are activated, the
doors can no longer be opened from the
inside. People in the vehicle can no longer get out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a
risk of injury.
Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper-
vised in the vehicle, particularly children, eld-
erly people or people in need of special assis-
tance. Do not activate the double lock when
people are in the vehicle.
If the vehicle has been locked from the outside, the double lock function is activated as stand-
ard. It is then not possible to open the doors
from inside the vehicle. You can deactivate the
double lock function by deactivating the interior
motion sensor (Y page 82). The doors can then
be opened from the inside after the vehicle has
been locked from the outside. You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are
not secured by the child-proof locks
(Y page 69). The anti-theft alarm system is trig-
gered if the door is opened from the inside.
Switch off the alarm (Y page 81).
The anti-theft alarm system is triggered if the
door is opened from the inside. Switch off the
alarm (Y page 81).
All countries: G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the tailgate. More-
over, people, e.g. children, may be standing in the closing area or may enter the closing area
during the closing process. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process. Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R press the Fbutton on the key
R pull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door
R press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate
R pull the handle on the tailgate G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate is
opening or closing.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 442).
i Notes on the automatic reversing feature for
the tailgate (Y page 94).
Opening the tailgate automatically You can open the tailgate automatically with the
key or the handle in the tailgate.
X Press and hold the Fbutton on the key
until the tailgate opens.
or X When the tailgate is unlocked, pull the tailgate
handle and let it go again immediately.
or
X With the tailgate stopped in an intermediate
position, pull the tailgate upwards.
You can release the tailgate as soon as the
tailgate starts to open. Luggage compartment
95Opening and closing Z

Closing the tailgate automatically
X
To close: press closing button :in the tail-
gate.
or
X Press and hold the Fbutton on the key
until the tailgate closes.
You can release the button as soon as the
tailgate starts to close.
Vehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate and KEYLESS-
GO: you can simultaneously close and lock the
tailgate.
X Press locking button ;in the tailgate.
If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected outside the
vehicle, the tailgate closes and locks. All
doors must be shut and the key must be loca- ted in the vicinity of the tailgate.
i There must not be a key in the ignition lock
in order to open and close the tailgate.
If the tailgate touches an object while closing, the closing procedure is interrupted and the
tailgate reopens.
i If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the lug-
gage compartment, the tailgate will not lock. Opening and closing automatically
from the inside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The reversing function does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R over the last 8 mm of the closing path This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no body parts
are in the closing area.
If someone is trapped:
R press the Fbutton on the key or
R pull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door or
R press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate or
R pull the handle on the tailgate G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate is
opening or closing.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 442).
i Notes on the automatic reversing feature for
the tailgate (Y page 94).96
Luggage compartmentOpening and closing

Opening and closing
X
To open: pull remote operating switch :for
the tailgate until the tailgate opens.
X To close: turn the key to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press remote operating switch for tailgate :
until the tailgate is completely closed.
You can open and close the tailgate from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary and
unlocked. Limiting the opening angle of the tail-
gate
General notes !
Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the open- ing angle. The tailgate could otherwise be
damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle out-
side.
Priming You can limit the opening angle of the tailgate.
This is possible in the top half of its opening
range, up to approximately 10 cm before the
stop.
X To open the tailgate: pull the handle on the
tailgate.
X To stop the opening procedure at the
desired position:
press the closing button in the tailgate or pull the handle on the outside
of the tailgate again.
X To store the position: press and hold the
closing button in the tailgate until two short
tones sound.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate then stops in the stored position
when opened.
Switching off X
Press and hold the closing button in the tail-
gate until you hear a short tone. Tailgate emergency release
General notes !
The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear
when opened. Therefore, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance above and behind
the tailgate.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 442).
If the tailgate can no longer be unlocked:
R using the key, or
R using the remote operating switch in the door
control panel:
use the emergency release.
To open X
Take emergency key element ;out of the
key (Y page 86).
X Insert emergency key element ;or a suita-
ble tool, e.g. a thin screwdriver, into open-
ing :of the trim and press in.
The tailgate is released. Luggage compartment
97Opening and closing Z

To avoid hazardous situations:
R make sure to check the noseweight before
each journey
R use a drawbar noseweight as close as possi-
ble to the maximum noseweight
R do not exceed the maximum permissible
noseweight
R do not use a noseweight lower than the min-
imum noseweight
When reversing the vehicle towards the trailer,
make sure there is nobody between the trailer
and the vehicle.
Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If you do not couple the trailer to the towing vehicle
correctly, the trailer could become detached.
Make sure that the following values are not
exceeded:
R the permissible trailer drawbar noseweight
R the permissible trailer load
R the permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
R the maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
The applicable permissible values, which must
not be exceeded, can be found:
R in your vehicle documents
R on the identification plates of the trailer tow
hitch and the trailer
R on the vehicle identification plate
If the values differ, the lowest value applies.
You will find the values approved by the manu-
facturer on the vehicle identification plates and
those for the towing vehicle under "Technical
data" (Y page 447).
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison to
when driving without a trailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
R is heavier
R is restricted in its acceleration and gradient-
climbing capability
R has an increased braking distance
R is affected more by strong crosswinds
R demands more sensitive steering
R has a larger turning circle
This can impair the vehicle's handling charac-
teristics. Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Maintain a safe distance. Drive carefully. When towing a trailer, always adjust your speed
to the current road and weather conditions. Do
not exceed the maximum permissible speed for
your vehicle/trailer combination. Notes on towing a trailer
General notes Check the tyre pressures when towing a trailer.
You will find the values in the tyre pressure table in the vehicle fuel filler flap (Y page 408).
Please note that when towing a trailer, the fol-
lowing driving systems have limited availability
or are not available at all.
R PARKTRONIC (Y page 225)
R Blind Spot Assist (Y page 244)
R Active Lane Keeping Assist (Y page 250)
R Active Parking Assist (Y page 228)
On vehicles without level control, the height of
the ball coupling will alter according to the load
placed on the vehicle. If necessary, use a trailer with a height-adjustable drawbar.
You will find fitting dimensions and loads under
"Technical data" (Y page 446).
Driving tips Observe the information on ESP
®
trailer stabili-
sation (Y page 77) and on pulling away with a
trailer (Y page 161).
Select the Comfortdrive program using the
DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Y page 166).
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations depends on the type of
trailer. Before beginning the journey, check the
trailer's documents to see what the maximum
permitted speed is. Observe the legally prescri-
bed maximum speed in the relevant country.
For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the maxi-
mum permissible rear axle load is increased
when towing a trailer. See the "Technical data"
section to find out whether this applies to your
vehicle (Y page 447). If you utilise any of the
added maximum rear axle load when towing a
trailer, the vehicle/trailer combination may not
exceed a maximum speed of 100 km/hf or rea-
sons concerning the operating permit. This also
applies in countries in which the permissible
maximum speed for vehicle/trailer combina-
tions is above 100 km/h. Towing a trailer
273Driving and parking Z