Index ....................................................... 3
Introduction ........................................... 7
Protecting the environment .................... .7
Operator's Manual ................................... 7
Operating safety ...................................... 7
At a glance ............................................. 8
Hybrid drive system ................................. 8
Instrument cluster ................................... 9
Safety ................................................... 10
Hybrid drive system .............................. .1 0
Occupant safety .................................... 12
Climate control .................................... 13
Overview of climate control systems ..... 13
Operating the climate control sys-
tems ...................................................... 17
Driving and parking ............................ 20
Driving ................................................... 20
Driving tips ............................................ 26
Refueling ............................................... 27
Charging the high-voltage battery ......... .2 9
Parking .................................................. 37
On-board computer and displays ...... 38
Important safety notes .......................... 38
Displays and operation .......................... 38
Menus and submenus ........................... .3 9
Display messages .................................. 45
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ................................. 48
Multimedia system ............................. 50
Important safety notes .......................... 50
Vehicle menu ......................................... 50
Maintenance and care ........................ 51
Engine compartment ............................. 51 Breakdown assistance ....................... 52
Battery (vehicle) .................................... .5 2
Jump-starting ........................................ .5 3
Towing ................................................... 53
Technical data ..................................... 54
Filling capacities .................................... 54
Vehicle data .......................................... .5 42
Contents
A Accident
Automat ic measures after an acc i-
dent ................................................ .1 0
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................. .1 7
Air-conditioning system
see Climat e control
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
B Battery (high-voltage)
see High-voltage battery
Battery (vehicle)
Dis play message .............................. 47
Im portant safety notes .................... 52
Jump starting .................................. .5 3
Brake pedal
Pedal resistance/pedal travel .......... 11
Brakes
RBS warning lamp ............................ 49
Recuperative Brake System ............. 11
Warning lamp ................................... 48
Breakdown
see Towing away
C
Charging
see Charging the high-voltage bat-
tery (important safety notes)
Charging cable
Connecting ...................................... 33
Controls ........................................... 32
Important safety notes .................... 31
Indicator lamp .................................. 33
Removing ......................................... 34
Storing ............................................. 31
Warming up ..................................... 31
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ..................... 29
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) ................................................ 15
Cooling with air dehumidification ..... 17 Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................... 13
General notes .................................. 13
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................... 19
Overview of systems ........................ 13
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ................................. 18
Pre-entry climate control via key ..... 17
Rear control panel ........................... 15
Refrigerant filling capacity ............... 54
Switching residual heat on/off ........ 17
COMAND
Menu overview ................................. 50
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) ............................................ 43
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ........................... 51
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) .............................. 43
Filling capacity ................................. 54
Temperature gauge .......................... 39
Cooling
see Climate control
D
Data
see Technical data
Display
Condition of charge ......................... 40
see Display messages
Display message
Hybrid drive system ......................... 45
Display messages
Engine .............................................. 47
Vehicle ............................................. 48
Driving safety systems
Recuperative Brake System ............. 11
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation .............. 22
E
ECO start/stop function
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation .............. 23
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 10 Index 3
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) .......... 17
Restraint system
Warning lamp (function) ................... 12
Roof load (maximum) .......................... 54
SSafety
Hybrid drive system ......................... 10
Safety notes
Hybrid vehicles ................................ 10
Setting the charge current (on-
board computer) .................................. 43
Setting the departure time (on-
board computer) .................................. 44
Specialist workshop .............................. 7
Supplement ............................................ 7
TTechnical data
Vehicle data ..................................... 54
Temperature
Coolant ............................................ 39
Coolant (on-board computer) ........... 43
Towing a trailer
Mounting dimensions ...................... 55
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ............. 53
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................... 43
V
Vehicle
Display message .............................. 48
Equipment .......................................... 7
Parking for a long period .................. 52
Towing away .................................... 53
Vehicle data ..................................... 54
Vehicle dimensions ............................. 54
W
Warning
Stickers ........................................... 10 Warning and indicator lamps
Brakes ............................................. 48
Hybrid drive system ......................... 49
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ................................................. 496
Index
Filling capacities Observ e th e note s on servic e product s in th e
vehicl e Operator's Manual.
Capacit y
Fuel tan k conten t 21.1 US gal
(80.0 l)
Fuel, of whic h reserv e fuel Approx.
3. 2 US gal
(12.0 l)
Engin e oil capacit y
includin g oil filter 7. 4 US qt (7. 0 l)
Coolant
Approx.
10.3 US qt (9.7 l)
Refrigerant
37.0 ± 0.4 oz
(1050 ± 10 g)
PAG oil
3.9 ± 0.4 oz
(110 ± 10 g)
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.
Observe the information relating to level control
(see the vehicle Operator's Manual). Dimensions and weights
GLE 550 e
4MATIC C
Opening
height D
Max.
headroom
Steel suspen-
sion 86.4 in
2195 mm 78.2 in
1987 mm
AIRMATIC
package 84.3 in -
87.2 in
2140 mm -
2215 mm 76.0 in -
79.0 in
1931 mm -
2006 mm
ON&OFFROAD
package 84.3 in -
88.4 in
2140 mm -
2245 mm 76.0 in -
80.2 in
1931 mm -
2036 mm
Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
GLE 550 e 4MATIC
Vehicle length
189.7 in
(4819 mm)
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors 84.3 in
(2141 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(steel suspension) 70.7 in
(1796 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(AIRMATIC package) 71.6 in
(1818 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(ON&OFFROAD package) 72.8 in
(1848 mm)
Minimum vehicle height
69.2 in
(1758 mm)54
Vehicle data
Technical data
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
GLE 500 e 4MATIC
Charging time
at16 A(using a charging
station or wallbox)
Charging time at8 A(using
a mains socket)56
Vehicle data
Technical data