2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE tow

In order to ensure that the automatic transmis-
sion stays in position N when towing the vehicle,
you must observe the following points: X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock. X
Depress and hold the brake pedal. X
Shift the automatic transmission to position
N . X
Leave the SmartKey in position 2 in the igni-
tion lock. X
Release the brake pedal. X
Release the electric parking brake. X
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
( Y
page 116).
In order to signal a change of direction when
towing the vehicle with the hazard warning
lamps switched on, use the combination switch
as usual. In this case, only the indicator lamps
for the direction of travel flash. After resetting
the combination switch, the hazard warning
lamp starts flashing again.
Transporting the vehicle
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles Transportation of the vehicle should only be car-
ried out by professional recovery companies.
4MATIC vehicles/vehicles with auto-
matic transmission
! When the vehicle is loaded for transport, the
front and rear axles must be stationary and on
the same transportation vehicle. Positioning
over the connection point of the transport
vehicle is not permitted. The drive train may
otherwise be damaged. All vehicles
! You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise, the
vehicle could be damaged.
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting pur-
poses. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock. X
Shift the automatic transmission to position
N .
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded: X
Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the electric parking brake. X
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P . X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition
lock and remove it. X
Secure the vehicle.
Information on 4MATIC vehicles
! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised, as
doing so will damage the transmission.
Vehicles with 4MATIC may either be towed away
with both axles on the ground or be loaded up
and transported.
If the vehicle's transmission, front, or rear axle is
damaged, have the vehicle transported on a
truck or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical sys-
tem: if the battery is defective, the automatic
transmission will be locked in position P . To shift
the automatic transmission to position N , you
must provide power to the vehicle's electrical
system in the same way as when jump-starting
( Y
page 379).
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or
trailer.
Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
! Vehicles with automatic transmission must
not be tow-started. You could otherwise dam-
age the automatic transmission.Towing and tow-starting 383
Breakdown assitance Z

Example: steps 1 to 3 The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying
seating configurations and number and size of occupants. The following examples use a load limit of
1500 lbs (680 kg). This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are using the actual load
limit for your vehicle stated on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information placard ( Y
page 397).
The greater the combined weight of the occupants, the lower the maximum luggage load.
Additional information when towing a trailer ( Y
page 257).
Step 1
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
Combined maximum
weight of occupants
and cargo (data from
the Tire and Loading
Information placard) 1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg) 1500 lbs (680 kg)
Step 2
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
Number of people in
the vehicle (driver and
occupants) 5 3 1
Distribution of the
occupants Front: 2
Rear: 3 Front: 1
Rear: 2 Front: 1
Weight of the occu-
pants Occupant 1: 150 lbs
(68 kg)
Occupant 2: 180 lbs
(82 kg)
Occupant 3: 160 lbs
(73 kg)
Occupant 4: 140 lbs
(63 kg)
Occupant 5: 120 lbs
(54 kg) Occupant 1: 200 lbs
(91 kg)
Occupant 2: 190 lbs
(86 kg)
Occupant 3: 150 lbs
(68 kg) Occupant 1: 150 lbs
(68 kg)
Gross weight of all
occupants 750 lbs (340 kg) 540 lbs (245 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg)400
Loading the vehicle
Wheels and tires

Sidewall The part of the tire between the tread and the
bead.
Weight of optional extras The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
parts and more than 2.3 kg (5 lbs). These
optional extras, such as high-performance
brakes, level control, a roof rack or a high-per-
formance battery, are not included in the curb
weight and the weight of the accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number) This is a unique identifier which can be used by
a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for example
for a product recall, and thus identify the pur-
chasers. The TIN is made up of the manufactur-
er's identity code, tire size, tire type code and
the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index The load bearing index (also load index) is a code
that contains the maximum load bearing capa-
city of a tire.
Traction Traction is the result of friction between the tires
and the road surface.
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) The TWR specifies the maximum permissible
weight that the ball coupling of the trailer tow
hitch can support.
Treadwear indicators Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are distrib-
uted over the tire tread. If the tire tread is level
with the bars, the wear limit of

Removing/stowing the emergency
spare wheel
Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel under the cargo compart-
ment floor Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
( Y
page 409).
The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel can be
found in the stowage well under the cargo com-
partment floor.
Removing the emergency spare wheel X
Lift the cargo compartment floor upwards
( Y
page 337). X
Vehicle without a lockable cargo compart-
ment floor: turn emergency spare wheel
retainer D counter-clockwise and remove it.X
Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel C .
X
Vehicle with a lockable cargo compart-
ment floor: remove the contents of stowage
tray

Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a collaps-
ible spare wheel under the cargo com-
partment floor
! Only place the collapsible spare wheel in the
vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise, moisture
may get into the vehicle.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
( Y
page 409).
The collapsible spare wheel can be found in the
stowage well under the cargo compartment
floor.
Removing the emergency spare wheel X
Lift the cargo compartment floor upwards
( Y
page 337).X
Unscrew retaining screw D counter-clock-
wise. X
Remove collapsible spare wheel C from the
spare wheel well.
Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
( Y
page 429).
Take the following steps to stow a used collaps-
ible spare wheel. Otherwise, it will not fit into the
spare wheel well. Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you have this work performed at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Stowing the emergency spare wheel X
Unscrew the valve cap from the valve. X
If possible, unscrew the valve insert from the
valve and release the air.
i Fully deflating the tires can take a few
minutes. X
Screw the valve insert back into the valve. X
Screw the valve cap back on. X
Lay collapsible spare wheel C in the emer-
gency spare wheel well. X
Screw in retaining screw D clockwise in the
collapsible emergency wheel to the stop. X
Swing the cargo compartment floor down
( Y
page 337).
Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a collaps-
ible spare wheel in the emergency
spare wheel bag Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
( Y
page 409).
On Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a Bang & Oluf-
sen sound system, the collapsible spare wheel is
packed in an emergency spare wheel bag. The
emergency spare wheel bag is secured to the
cargo tie-down rings in the cargo compartment.
Removing the emergency spare wheel X
Unhook retaining spring hooks C of fasten-
ing strap D from the cargo tie-down rings. X
Remove the emergency spare wheel bag with
the emergency collapsible spare wheel. X
Open the bag and remove the emergency col-
lapsible spare wheel.
Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
( Y
page 429).
Stowing the emergency spare wheel X
Place the collapsible spare wheel into the
emergency spare wheel bag and close the
emergency spare wheel bag. X
Place the emergency spare wheel bag with
the collapsible spare wheel into the cargo
compartment with the carrying strap at the
back. X
Hook retaining spring hooks C of fastening
strap D into the cargo tie-down rings. X
Tighten fastening strap D .428
Emergency spare wheel
Wheels and tires

Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
(Mercedes-AMG GLE 63)
! Inflat e th e collapsible spar e whee l usin g th e
tire inflation compressor before lowering th e
vehicle. The whee l rim could otherwise be
damaged.
! Do no t operate th e tire inflation compressor
for longer than eigh t minute s at a time without
a break. It may otherwise overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be operate d
again once it has cooled down .
Comply wit h th e manufacturer' s safet y instruc-
tion s on th e tire inflation compressor label and
on th e tire sealan t bottle.X
Moun t th e collapsible spar e whee l as descri-
bed ( Y
page 409).
The collapsible spar e whee l must be mounte d
before it is inflated. X
Remove th e tire inflation compressor from
th e stowage spac e under th e trunk floor
( Y
page 369).
X
Pull connecto r

C D
Off-road level 2 26° 28°
Off-road level 3 28° 29°
For further information about approach/depar-
ture angles, see ( Y
page 190).
Maximum gradient-climbing capabil-
ity Note that the vehicle's gradient-climbing capa-
bility depends on the off-road conditions and the
road surface conditions.
Vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering
package: the maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity is 100 % when the LOW RANGE off-road gear
is selected.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the maximum gradi-
ent climbing ability is 80 %.
Vehicles without the Off-Road Engineering
package: the maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity is 80 %.
GLE 550 e 4MATIC: the maximum gradient
climbing ability is 50 %.
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 recog-
nizes this and brakes the wheels accordingly.
The rear wheel torque is increased, making it
easier to drive off.
For further information about the maximum gra-
dient climbing ability, see ( Y
page 190).
Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system and drive train
may be necessary, depending on the vehicle
type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chassis
frame. C
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch D
Rear axle center line444
Trailer tow hitch
Technical data

Trailer loads
Trailer loads, trailer drawbar noseweights and axle loads Missing values for the model GLE 450 Sport AMG 4MATIC were not available at the time of going to
print.
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill)
GLE 250 d 4MATIC
7198 lbs (3265 kg )
GL E 350
6614 lbs (3000 kg )
GL E 350 4MATIC
7198 lbs (3265 kg )
GL E 400 4MATIC
7198 lbs (3265 kg )
GL E 550 4MATIC
7198 lbs (3265 kg )
GL E 450 Sport AMG 4MATIC
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC
7198 lbs (3265 kg )
Merc edes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC
7198 lbs (3265 kg )
GL E 350 d 4MATIC
7198 lbs (3265 kg )
GL E 550 e 4MATIC
4409 lbs (2000 kg )
Maximu m dr awbar noseweight (the drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load)
GLE 250 d 4MATIC
575 lbs (26 1 kg )
GL E 350
529 lbs (24 0 kg )
GL E 350 4MATIC
575 lbs (26 1 kg )
GL E 400 4MATIC
575 lbs (26 1 kg )
GL E 550 4MATIC
575 lbs (26 1 kg )
GL E 450 Sport AMG 4MATIC
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC
575 lbs (26 1 kg )
Merc edes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC
575 lbs (26 1 kg )
GL E 350 d 4MATIC
575 lbs (26 1 kg )
GL E 550 e 4MATIC
353 lbs (16 0 kg )
Permissibl e re ar axle load when towing a trailer
GLE 250 d 4MATIC
3638 lbs (1650 kg )
GL E 350
3527 lbs (1600 kg )
GL E 350 4MATIC
3527 lbs (1600 kg )
GL E 400 4MATIC
3527 lbs (1600 kg )
GL E 550 4MATIC
3527 lbs (1600 kg )Traile r to w hi tch 445
Technical data Z