2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE HYBRID brake

Hybrid drive system Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
The hybrid drive system
has been switched off
automatically. You have been in an accident.
The hybrid drive system remains switched off if: R
the internal combustion engine cannot be restarted after a few
seconds. R
the red u restraint system warning lamp in the instrument clus-
ter is lit. X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The hybrid drive system
has been switched off
automatically. The multi-
function display also
shows a display mes-
sage. An electrical short circuit has occurred in the hybrid drive system or an
electrical connection has been disconnected. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction dis-
play (see the vehicle Operator's Manual). X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Driving tips
General driving tips Drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. Avoid frequent and
sudden acceleration as well as abrupt braking.
During partial electric driving, pulling away and
acceleration, the electric motor supports the
internal combustion engine.
During overrun in transmission position D and
braking, the electric motor will operate as a gen-
erator.
Further information on the ECO start/stop func-
tion ( Y
page 23).
You can find further driving tips in the vehicle
Operator's Manual.
Stationary vehicle If the vehicle is stopped, the combustion engine
is, for the most part, switched off. Automatic
climate control continues to function. The elec-
tromechanically assisted steering gear allows
you to use the power steering without reduced
comfort. Acceleration Depending on the operating mode, pulling away
and driving under low load conditions are per-
formed: R
entirely by electric propulsion R
in combination with the internal combustion
engine
When accelerating rapidly under increased or
full load, increased boost mode is utilized. The
electric motor supports the combustion engine
by providing additional drive torque.
Overrun mode or braking There are three possible operating modes when
the hybrid vehicle is decelerating: R
energy recovery takes place even when the
vehicle is decelerating purely in overrun mode
( Y
page 20). The electric motor operates as a
generator and stores the recovered energy in
the high-voltage battery R
when the brakes are applied lightly, the vehi-
cle is slowed down further by the electric
motor. This increases the energy recovery
taking place ( Y
page 20). The electric motor
operates as a generator and stores the recov-
ered energy in the high-voltage battery R
during heavy braking, the service brake is also
used to slow down the vehicle. The two sys-
tems work together26
Driving tips
Driving and parking

You can call up remote query and remote con-
figuration functions for your vehicle using online
access to the vehicle. This is possible from an
Internet-enabled computer, as well as many
modern smartphones.
Please call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) to
obtain the relevant Internet address.
Online access to the vehicle is restricted to the
contractual periods of mbrace. Activated
access to the mbrace emergency call system is
required for use.
In order to be able to use online access to the
vehicle, you must agree to the local terms of
use.
Further information about the supported end
devices, available languages and contractual
periods is available at any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
In order to be able to call up online access to the
vehicle, the vehicle must be connected to the
Internet ( Y
page 37).
Notes on data protection Remember that online access to the vehicle
offers access to your data.
i Prevent unauthorized persons from
accessing this data.
Every person who has access to the informa-
tion stated can use the functions of the online
access to the vehicle.
i Information when selling a vehicle or
buying a used vehicle: R
If you sell your vehicle, you are obliged to
delete the vehicle from your personal area
on the online access to the vehicle. R
If you have bought a used vehicle, it is pos-
sible that the previous owner still has
access to the online access to the vehicle.
Calling up functions
The online access to the vehicle allows you
access to your vehicle's information and func-
tions using remote query and remote configu-
ration. The following functions can be accessed: R
request the current condition of charge of the
high-voltage battery R
program the departure time ( Y
page 44)R
set or activate the "Pre-entry climate control
at departure time" function (see the separate
COMAND operating instructions)
Information on additional functions and operat-
ing instructions can be found within the online
access to the vehicle.
Connecting the vehicle to the Internet
i This function is not available in all countries
and requires activated access to the mbrace
emergency call system.
You can use the online access to the vehicle if
the vehicle has a connection to the Internet via a
mobile phone network. The necessary data is
transmitted by radio. The vehicle automatically
recognizes whether a connection to the Internet
is possible or not. No presets are necessary.
i Restrictions in reception are possible if the
vehicle is in an underground car park, for
example. Restrictions may also occur in areas
with poor mobile network coverage.
Parking X
Apply the electric parking brake.
The red $ indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up. X
Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to shift the
automatic transmission to P .X
Switch the ignition off.
The READY indicator in the instrument cluster
goes out.
You can find further information on parking and
switching off the combustion engine in the vehi-
cle Operator's Manual. Parking 37
Driving and parking Z

Vehicle Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being
charged. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. X
Until then, set the automatic transmission to position P before you
switch off the engine. X
Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
; Pre-Entry Climate
Ctrl. (Via Smart‐
Key) Available
Again After Engine
Start With the engine switched off, you have attempted to switch on the pre-
entry climate control more than twice. X
Let the engine run for ten seconds.
After running the engine, the pre-entry climate control is opera-
tional again.
; Pre-Entry Climate
Ctrl. (Via Smart‐
Key) Inoperative HV
Battery Low The on-board voltage is too low. The pre-entry climate control cannot
be switched on. X
Drive for a longer distance.
The battery is being charged. When the condition of charge of the
high-voltage battery is over the specified minimum, pre-entry cli-
mate control is operational again.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Safety systems The information "while the engine is running" given in the vehicle Operator's Manual regarding the
signaling behavior of a warning/indicator lamp corresponds to the READY driving status. When a
warning/indicator lamp lights up in the READY driving status with the corresponding information,
the causes/consequences and solutions given in the vehicle Operator's Manual also apply to your
vehicle.48
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

Warning/
indicator
lamp Q Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
M'
Q ' (USA only), M (Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp is
shown in the READY driving status.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
RBS is malfunctioning. Pedal travel may be longer than usual and braking per-
formance may be affected.
There is a risk of an accident. X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances. X
Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (see the vehicle Operator's Manual). X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display.

GLE 550 e 4MATIC
Wheelbase
114.8 in
(2915 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (steel suspension) 8.0 in
(202 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (AIRMATIC package) 10.0 in
(255 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (ON&OFFROAD pack-
age) 11.2 in
(285 mm)
Minimum ground clear-
ance 7.1 in
(180 mm)
Turning radius
38.7 ft
(11.80 m)
Maximum roof load
220 lb
(100 kg)
Permissible trailer load,
braked at a minimum gradi-
ent-climbing capability of 12%
from a standstill 4410 lbs
(2000 kg)
Maximum drawbar nose-
weight, the drawbar nose-
weight is not included in the
trailer load 355 lbs
(160 kg)
Gross rear axle weight rat-
ing when towing a trailer 3704 lbs
(1680 kg)
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 line
Ball position of the ball coupling
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions
stated in the illustration must not be exceeded.
High-voltage battery Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
GLE 500 e 4MATIC
Model
Energy content
Nominal capacity
Range in electric-only
mode (according to NEDC) Vehicle data 55
Technical data