2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV winter tyres

transmission selects park position
Pauto-
matically and locks the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in position N:
X Make sure the vehicle is stationary and the
ignition is switched off.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 158).
Use the key instead of the Start/Stop button on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Shift the automatic transmission to position
N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the electric parking brake.
X Switch off the ignition and leave the key in the
ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
Wash off excess dirt before cleaning the vehicle
in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off wax from the windscreen and the wiper blades. This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises
caused by residue on the windscreen.
Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi-
vidual country.
X Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
X Use a soft sponge to clean.
X Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
tle jet of water.
X Do not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlets.
X Use plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently.
X Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
X Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-
work. When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
High-pressure cleaning equipment G
WARNING
The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt grind- ers) can cause damage not visible from the
outside to tyres or chassis components. Com-
ponents damaged in this way can unexpect-
edly fail. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have dam- aged tyres or chassis components replaced
immediately.
! Always maintain a distance of at least 30 cm
between the vehicle and the high-pressure
cleaner nozzle. Information about the correct
distance is available from the equipment
manufacturer.
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
R tyres
R door gaps, roof gaps, joints etc.
R electrical components
R battery
R connectors
R lights
R seals
R trim elements
R ventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components can
lead to leaks or failures.
Cleaning the paintwork !
Do not affix:
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by
corrosion and damage caused by inadequate
care cannot always be completely repaired. In
such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop. 380
CareMaintenance and care

In addition to the vehicle load, the driving dis-
tance possible depends upon:
R vehicle speed
R road condition
R outside temperature
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
may be reduced by extreme driving conditions/
manoeuvres, or it can be increased through a
moderate style of driving.
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode is counted from the moment the tyre pressure loss
warning appears in the multifunction display.
You must not exceed a maximum speed of
80 km/h.
i When replacing one or all tyres, observe the
following specifications for your vehicle's
tyres:
R size
R type and
R the "MOExtended" mark
If a tyre has gone flat and cannot be replaced
with an MOExtended tyre, a standard tyre
may be used as a temporary measure. Make
sure that you use the proper size and type
(summer or winter tyres).
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you additionally
equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit
tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris-
tics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be
obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When driving in emergency mode, the driving characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when corner-
ing, accelerating quickly and when braking.
There is a risk of accident.
Do not exceed the stated maximum speed.
Avoid abrupt steering and driving manoeu-
vres, and driving over obstacles (kerbs, pot-
holes, off-road). This applies in particular to a laden vehicle. Stop driving in emergency mode if:
R you hear banging noises.
R the vehicle starts to shake.
R you see smoke and smell rubber.
R ESP ®
is intervening constantly.
R there are tears in the sidewalls of the tyre.
After driving in emergency mode, have the
wheel rims checked at a qualified specialist
workshop with regard to their further use. The faulty tyre must be replaced. TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes TIREFIT is a tyre sealant.
You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up to
4 mm, particularly those in the tyre tread. You
can use TIREFIT at outside temperatures down
to Ò20 †. G
WARNING
In the following situations, the tyre sealant is
unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis- tance, as it is unable to seal the tyre properly:
R there are cuts or punctures in the tyre
larger than those mentioned above.
R the wheel rim is damaged.
R you have driven at very low tyre pressures
or on a flat tyre.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not drive any further. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop. G
WARNING
The tyre sealant is harmful and causes irrita-
tion. It must not come into contact with your
skin, eyes or clothing or be swallowed. Do not inhale TIREFIT fumes. Keep tyre sealant away
from children. There is a risk of injury. Flat tyre
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Observe here the "MOExtended tyres (tyres
with run-flat characteristics)" section
(Y
page 388).
R Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
R Run in new tyres at moderate speeds for the
first 100 km. They only reach their full per-
formance after this distance.
R Do not drive with tyres which have too little
tread depth. This otherwise significantly
reduces the traction on wet roads (aquaplan-
ing).
R Replace the tyres after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear.
Observe the notes on the emergency spare
wheel (Y page 428). MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics)
With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char-
acteristics), you can continue to drive your vehi- cle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one
or more tyres.
MOExtended tyres may only be used in conjunc- tion with an activated tyre pressure loss warning
system or with an activated tyre pressure mon- itor and on wheels specifically tested by
Mercedes-Benz.
Notes on driving with MOExtended tyres with a
flat tyre (Y page 388).
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you additionally
equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit
tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris-
tics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be
obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop. Winter operation
General notes
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (Y page 413). Driving with summer tyres
At temperatures below +7 †, summer tyres lose
elasticity and therefore traction and braking
power. Change the tyres on your vehicle to
M+S tyres. Using summer tyres at very cold
temperatures could cause tears to form,
thereby damaging the tyres permanently.
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility for
this type of damage. G
WARNING
Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of damageand replace any damaged tyres immediately. M+S tyres
G
WARNING
M+S tyres with a tyre tread depth of less than 4 mm are not suitable for use in winter as they
do not provide sufficient traction. There is a
risk of accident.
M+S tyres with a tread depth of less than
4 mm must be replaced.
At temperatures below +7 †, use winter tyres or all-season tyres. Both types of tyre are identified
by the M+S marking.
Only winter tyres bearing the isnowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking provide
the best possible grip in wintry road conditions. Only these tyres will allow driving safety sys-
tems such as ABS and ESP ®
to function opti-
mally in winter. These tyres have been devel-
oped specifically for driving in snow.
Use M+S tyres of the same make and tread on all
wheels to maintain safe handling characteris-
tics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tyres you have fit-
ted.
If you fit M+S tyres that have a lower maximum
permissible speed than that of the maximum
design speed of the vehicle, affix a correspond- ing warning label in the driver's field of vision.
This can be obtained at a qualified specialist
workshop. Winter operation
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the defective wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitor: all fit-
ted wheels must be equipped with functioning
sensors. Wheel and tyre combinations
General notes
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use tyres and wheels
which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehicle.
These are specially adapted to the control
systems, such as ABS or ESP ®
and are
marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tyres featuring run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer-
tain AMG tyres)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres may
only be used on wheels that have been spe-
cifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tyres, wheels or accessories tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Certain
characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle noise
emissions or fuel consumption, may other-
wise be adversely affected. In addition, when driving with a load, tyre dimension variations
could cause the tyres to come into contact
with the bodywork and axle components. This
could result in damage to the tyres or the
vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for dam-
age resulting from the use of tyres, wheels or accessories other than those tested and
approved.
Further information about wheels, tyres and
approved combinations can be obtained from
any qualified specialist workshop.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor rec-
ommended by Mercedes-Benz, since previ-
ous damage cannot always be detected on
retreaded tyres. As a result, Mercedes-Benz
cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded
tyres are fitted. Do not fit used tyres if you
have no information about their previous
usage. !
Large wheels: the lower the section width
for a certain wheel size, the lower the ride
comfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll comfort and suspension comfort are reduced and therisk of damage to the wheels and tyres as a
result of driving over obstacles increases.
Overview of abbreviations used in the following
tyre tables:
R BA: both axles
R FA: front axle
R RA: rear axle
The recommended tyre pressures can be found in the tyre pressure table on the fuel filler flap.
For further information on tyre pressure, see
(Y page 408). Check tyre pressures regularly
and only when the tyres are cold.
Notes on the vehicle equipment – always fit the
vehicle:
R with tyres of the same size across an axle
(left/right)
R with the same type of tyres at a given time
(summer tyres, winter tyres, MOExtended
tyres)
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not equip-
ped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is there-
fore recommended that you additionally equip
your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat characteristics, e.g. win-
ter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a
qualified specialist workshop.
i Not all wheel/tyre combinations can be fit-
ted at the factory in all countries. 418
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

Tyres
GLE 250 d Summer tyres
R18 Tyres Wheels
BA: 255/5
5 R18 105 W BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56
BA: 255/55 R18 105 W BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56.5
R19
Tyres Wheels
BA: 255/50 R19 103 W
6 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 56
BA: 255/50 R19 103 W
6, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 59
BA: 255/50 R19 103 W
6, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 62
R20
Tyres Wheels
BA: 265/45 R20 104 Y
6, 7 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2 ET 57
R21
Tyres Wheels
BA: 265/40 R21 105 Y XL
7, 8, 9 BA: 9.0 J x 21 H2 ET 53
Winter tyres
R17 Tyres Wheels
BA: 235/65 R17 104 H M+S
i BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 53
R18
Tyres Wheels
BA: 255/55 R18 105 H M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56
BA: 255/55 R18 105 H M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56.5
6
Available as MOExtended tyres.
7 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
8 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section.
9 Only for vehicles with the AIRMATIC package (code 489). Wheel and tyre combinations
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Winter tyres
R17 Tyres Wheels
BA: 235/65 R17 104 H M+Si BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 53
R18
Tyres Wheels
BA: 255/55 R18 105 H M+Si BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56
BA: 255/55 R18 105 H M+Si BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56.5
R19
Tyres Wheels
BA: 255/50 R19 107 H XL M+Si
6 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 56
BA: 255/50 R19 107 H XL M+Si
6, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 59
BA: 255/50 R19 107 H XL M+Si
6, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 62
R20
Tyres Wheels
BA: 265/45 R20 108 V XL M+S
i7 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2 ET 57
GLE 320 4MATIC
Summer tyres
R18 Tyres Wheels
BA: 255/55 R18 105 W BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56
BA: 255/55 R18 105 W BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56.5
R19
Tyres Wheels
BA: 255/50 R19 103 W
6 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 56
BA: 255/50 R19 103 W
6, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 59
BA: 255/50 R19 103 W
6, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 62
6
Available as MOExtended tyres.
7 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. Wheel and tyre combinations
421Wheels and tyres Z

R20
Tyres Wheels
BA: 265/45 R20 104 Y
6, 7 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2 ET 57
R21
Tyres Wheels
BA: 265/40 R21 105 Y XL
7, 8, 9 BA: 9.0 J x 21 H2 ET 53
Winter tyres
R18 Tyres Wheels
BA: 255/55 R18 105 H M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56
BA: 255/55 R18 105 H M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56.5
R19
Tyres Wheels
BA: 255/50 R19 107 H XL M+S
i6 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 56
BA: 255/50 R19 107 H XL M+S
i6, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 59
BA: 255/50 R19 107 H XL M+S
i6, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 62
R20
Tyres Wheels
BA: 265/45 R20 108 V XL M+S
i7 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2 ET 57
GLE 350 d 4MATIC
Summer tyres
R18 Tyres Wheels
BA: 255/55 R18 105 W BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56
BA: 255/55 R18 105 W BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56.5
6
Available as MOExtended tyres.
7 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
8 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section.
9 Only for vehicles with the AIRMATIC package (code 489). 422
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres

R19
Tyres Wheels
BA: 255/50 R19 103 W
6 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 56
BA: 255/50 R19 103 W
6, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 59
BA: 255/50 R19 103 W
6, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 62
R20
Tyres Wheels
BA: 265/45 R20 104 Y
6, 7 BA: 9.0 J x 20 H2 ET 57
R21
Tyres Wheels
BA: 265/40 R21 105 Y XL
7, 8, 9 BA: 9.0 J x 21 H2 ET 53
Winter tyres
R17 Tyres Wheels
BA: 235/65 R17 104 H M+S
i BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 53
R18
Tyres Wheels
BA: 255/55 R18 105 H M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56
BA: 255/55 R18 105 H M+S
i BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 56.5
R19
Tyres Wheels
BA: 255/50 R19 107 H XL M+S
i6 BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 56
BA: 255/50 R19 107 H XL M+S
i6, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 59
BA: 255/50 R19 107 H XL M+S
i6, 7 BA: 8.5 J x 19 H2 ET 62
6
Available as MOExtended tyres.
7 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
8 Observe the notes on "Large wheels" under "General notes" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section.
9 Only for vehicles with the AIRMATIC package (code 489). Wheel and tyre combinations
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