Flexible Fuel vehicles
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is aris kof fir eand explo-
sion .
You must avoi dfire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switc hoff th eengin e
and ,if applicable, th eauxiliary heating before
refueling.
GWARNIN G
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
Ther eis aris kof injury.
You must mak esure that fuel does no tcome
int ocontact wit hyour skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is no tswallowed. Do no tinhale fuel
vapors. Kee pfuel away from children .
If you or other scome int ocontact wit hfuel ,
observ eth efollowing:
RWash away fuel from skin immediately
usin gsoap and water.
RIf fuel comes int ocontact wit hyour eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly wit h
clean water. Seek medical assistanc ewith-
out delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do no tinduce vomit -
ing .
RImmediately chang eout of clothing whic h
has come int ocontact wit hfuel .
Flexible Fuel vehicles can be refueled wit hth e
followin gfuel types:
Rpremium-grade unleaded gasolin e
RE85fuel
Ramixtur eof E8 5fuel and premium-grade
unleaded gasolin e
iFlexible Fuel vehicles can be recognize dby
th eEthanol up to E85 sticker on theinside of
th efuel filler flap .
Fuel consump tion
The energyconten tof E8 5fuel is less than that
of th esam eamoun tof premium-grade gasoline.
The amoun tof fuel consumed when operating
th evehicl ewit hE8 5fuel is therefor ehigher than
wit hpremium-grade gasoline.
Maintenance
Infor myour authorize dMercedes-Ben zCente r
that you are operating or have operate dth e
vehicl ewit hE8 5fuel .
Low outside temperatures
If th eoutside temperature is belo w32 ‡(0 †),
the starting procedure can take noticeably lon-
ger when operating with E85 fuel.
E85 fuel is not suitable for use at outside tem-
peratures under -4 ‡ (-20 †).
DEF
Important safety notes
Comply with the important safety notes for ser-
vice products when handling DEF (Ypage 373).
DEF is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust gas
aftertreatment of diesel engines. It is:
Rnot poisonous
Rcolorless and odorless
Rnot flammable
When you open the DEF container, small
amounts of ammonia vapor may be released.
Ammonia vapors have a pungent odor and are
particularly irritating to the skin, to mucous
membranes and to the eyes. You may experi-
ence a burning sensation in your eyes, nose and
throat. Coughing and watering of the eyes are
possible.
Do not inhale ammonia vapors. Fill the DEF tank
only in well-ventilated areas.
Low outside temperatures
DEF freezes at a temperature of approximately
12 ‡(-11 †). The vehicle is delivere dfrom th e
factory equippe dwit h a DEFpreheatin gsystem.
Winte roperation can thus be guaranteed even
at temperature sbelow 12 ‡(-11 †).
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Technical data
Additives
!Only use DEFin accordanc ewit hIS O
22241. Do no tuse additive swit hDE Fand do
no tdilut eDE Fwit hwater. This may destroy
th eBlueTE Cexhaust gas aftertreatmen tsys-
tem.
Purity
!Impurities in DE F(e.g. due to other servic e
products ,cleaning agents or dust )lead to :
Rincreased emission value s
Rdamageto th ecatalytic converter
Rengin edamag e
Rmalfunction sin th eBlueTE Cexhaust gas
aftertreatmen tsystem
Assuring th epurity of DE Fis particularly impor-
tan twit hrespec tto avoidin gmalfunction sin th e
BlueTE Cexhaust gas aftertreatmen tsystem.
If DE Fis pumped out of th eDE Ftank, e.g. during
repair work, it mus tno tbe returned to th etank.
The purity of th efluid can no longer be guaran-
teed.
Filling capacities
ModelTotal capacit y
GLE 350d4MATIC (Can -
ad aonly )7.5US gal
(28.4 l)
All other models8. 5US gal
(32.0 l)
Engine oil
Gene ral notes
!Never use engin eoil or an oil filter of aspec -
ification other than is necessar yto fulfill th e
prescribed servic eintervals. Do no tchang e
th eengin eoil or oil filter in order to achiev e
longer replacemen tintervals than those pre -
scribed. You could otherwise caus eengin e
damag eor damag eto th eexhaust gas after-
treatment.
Follow th einstruction sin th eservic einterval
display regarding th eoil change. Otherwise ,
you may damag eth eengin eand th eexhaust
gas aftertreatment.
When handlin gengin eoil, observ eth eimportant
safet ynote son servic eproducts (
Ypage 373).
The engin eoils are matched to th eperformance
of Mercedes-Benz engines and servic eintervals.
You should therefor eonly use engin eoils and oil
filters that are approve dfor vehicles wit hmain -
tenance systems .
Fo r a list of approve dengin eoils and oil filters ,
consult an authorize dMercedes-Benz Center.
Or visit th ewebsit e
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
Gasoline enginesMB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
All models229.5
Diesel enginesMB-Freigabe orMB-Approval
All models228.51, 229.31,229.51, 229.52
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: only use SAE 0W-40
or SAE 5W-40 engine oils.
iMB approval is indicated on the oil contain-
ers.
Filling capacities
The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
ModelCapacity
GLE 300 d 4MATIC6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC8.5 US qt (8.0l)
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ModelCapacity
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 43
4MATIC7.4 US qt (7.0l)
GLE 550 4MATIC
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 63 4MATIC
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 63 S 4MATIC9.0 US qt (8.5l)
Allot her models7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
Additives
!Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Brake fluid
GWARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake
fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
the specified intervals.
Comply with the important safety notes for ser-
vice products when handling brake fluid
(
Ypage 373).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found in
the Maintenance Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz in accordance with MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can be
obtained at any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
iHave the brake fluid regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop in accordance
with the replacement intervals and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Coolant
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add anti-
freeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clean the
antifreeze from components before starting
the engine.
!Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be found
in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser-
vice Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g. on the
Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Or contact a qualified specialist workshop.
!Always use a suitable coolant mixture, even
in countries where high temperatures prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
iHave the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the replace-
ment confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet.
Comply with the important safety notes for ser-
vice products when handling coolant
(
Ypage 373).
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It is responsible for
the following:
RAnti-corrosion protection
RAntifreeze protection
RRaising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down to
-35 ‡ (-37 †), the boiling point of the coolant
during operation is approximately 266 ‡
(130 †).
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Technical data
The antifreeze concentrate/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the engine cooling system
should:
Rbe at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †).
Rnot exceed 55% (antifreeze protection down
to -49‡[-45 †]). Otherwise, heat will not be
dissipated as effectively.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accordance
with MB Specifications for Service Products
310.1.
iWhen the vehicle is first delivered, it is filled
with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate
antifreeze and anti-corrosion protection.
iThe coolant is checked with every mainte-
nance interval at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Filling capacities
Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
ModelCapacity
Mercedes ‑AMG
vehiclesApprox. 11.9 US qt (11.3l)
GLE 300 d 4MATICApprox. 10.7 US qt
(10.1l)
GLE 350Approx. 11.1 US qt
(10.5l)
GLE 350 4MATICApprox. 11.1 US qt
(10.5l)
GLE 350 d 4MATICApprox. 12.2 US qt
(11.5l)
GLE 400 4MATICApprox. 12.2 US qt
(11.5l)
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 43
4MATICApprox. 10.3 US qt
(9.7 l)
GLE 550 4MATIC
All other modelsApprox. 10.3 US qt(9.7 l)
Windshield washer system
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
!Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
Do not use distilled or de-ionized water. Other-
wise, the level sensor may give a false reading.
When handling washer fluid, observe the impor-
tant safety notes on service products
(
Ypage 373).
At temperatures above freezing:
XFill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of
water and windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit.
Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
XFill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of
water and washer fluid, e.g. MB WinterFit.
For the correct mixing ratio refer to the infor-
mation on the antifreeze reservoir.
iAdd windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all
year round.
Climate control system refrigerant
Important safety notes
The climate control system of your vehicle is fil-
led with refrigerant R ‑134a.
The instruction label regarding the refrigerant
type used can be found on the radiator cross
member.
!Only the refrigerant R ‑134a and the PAG oil
approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used.
The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with
any other PAG oil that is not approved for
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R-134arefrigerant. Otherwise, th eclimat e
control system may be damaged.
Service work, suc has refillin gwit hrefrigeran tor
replacing component parts, may only be carrie d
out by aqualified specialist workshop. All appli-
cable regulations, as well as SA Estandard J639,
mus tbe adhered to .
Always hav ewor kon th eclimat econtrol system
carrie dout at aqualified specialist workshop.
Refrigerant instruction label
Example: refrigeran tinstruction label
:
Warning symbol
;Refrigerant filling capacit y
=Applicable standards
?PAGoil part number
AType of refrigeran t
Warning symbol :advises you about :
RPossibledanger s
RHaving servic ewor kcarrie dout at aqualified
specialist workshop
Filling capacities
RefrigerantCapacit y
Mercede s‑AMG
vehicles
All other models37.0 ±0. 4oz
(1050 ±10 g)
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 43
4MATIC45.9 ± 0.4 oz
(1300 ± 10 g)
PAG oilCapacity
All models3.9 ± 0.4 oz
(110 ± 10 g)
Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle data:
Rthe heights specified may vary as a result of:
-tires
-load
-condition of the suspension
-optional equipment
Roptional equipment reduces the maximum
payload.
Observe the information relating to level con-
trol:
RAIRMATIC package (Ypage 182)
ROffroad Engineering package (Ypage 212)
Dimensions and weights
Model:
Opening height
;
Max.
headroom
Mercedes‑AM
G vehicles85 in
2157 mm - 2159 mm76.8 in
1949 mm - 1950 mm
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Technical data
All othermodels
Vehicle width including
exteri ormir rors84.3 in
(2141 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(steel suspension)70.7 in
(1796 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(AIRM ATICpackage)71.6in
(1818 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(ON&OFFROAD package)72.8 in
(1848 mm)
Mini mum vehicle height69.2 in
(1758 mm)
Wh eelbase114.8 in
(2915 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (steel suspension)8.0 in
(202 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (AIRM ATICpackage)10.0in
(255 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (ON&OFFROAD pack-
age)11.2 in
(285 mm)
Mini mum ground clear-
ance7.1 in
(180 mm)
Tu rning radius38.7 ft
(11.80 m)
Maximum roofload220lb
(100 kg)
ModelVehicle length
GLE 400 4MATIC189.5 in
(4813 mm)
All other models(4819 mm)
Vehicle data for off-road driving
Fording depth
!
The dept h of water must not exceed the
value specifie din the table. Note that the
possible fordin gdept his less inflowing water.
:Fording depth
On vehicles with the AIRMATIC package or the
Off-Road Engineering package, loads up to the
maximum permissible load have no influence on
fording capab ility.
Missing values were not availab leat the time of
going to print.
Ford ing
depth
Steel-sprung vehicles19 .7in
(50 cm)
Vehicles with theAIRMATIC
package
Raised level19 .7in
(50 cm)
Vehicles with the Off-Road
Engineeri ngpackage
Off-road level 119.7in
(50 cm)
Off-road level 219 .7in
(50 cm)
Off-road level 323 .6in
(60 cm)
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Raised level19 .7in
(50 cm)
For more information about off-road fording, see
(Ypage 161).
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Technical data
Approach/depa rture angle
All vehicles (excep tvehicles wit hAMG body-
styling)
:;
Steel-sprung vehi-
cles26 °26°
Vehicles wit h
theAIRMATICpack-
age
Normal level23 °24°
Raised level29°28°
Vehicles wit hth e
Off-Road Engineer -
ing package
Normal level23 °24°
Off-road level 126°26°
Off-road level 229°28°
Off-road level 330°29°
Mercedes-AMG
vehicles
Normal level (in sport
mod ewit hAM G
adaptive sport sus-
pension system acti-
vated)21 °24°
Raised level23°24°
Vehicles wit hAMG bodystylin g
:;
Steel-sprung vehi-
cles23°26°
Vehicles wit h
theAIRMATICpack-
age
Normal level22 °24°
Raised level26°28°
Vehicles wit hth e
Off-Road Engineer -
ing package
Normal level22 °24°
Off-road level 124°26°
Off-road level 226°28°
Off-road level 328°29°
Forfurther information about approach/depar -
tur eangles, see (Ypage 165).
Maximum gradient-cli mbing capabil-
ity
Not ethat th evehicle's gradient-climbin gcapa-
bilit ydepend son th eoff-road condition sand th e
road surfac econditions.
Vehicles wit hth eOff-Road Engineering
package: themaximum gradien tclimbin gabil-
it y is 10 0 %when th eLOW RANGE off-road gear
is selected.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: themaximum gradi-
en tclimbin gabilit yis 80 %.
Vehicles withou tth eOff-Road Engineering
package: themaximum gradien tclimbin gabil-
it y is 80 %.
GLE 550 e4MATIC: themaximum gradien t
climbin gabilit yis 50 %.
Accelerate carefully and mak esur ethat th e
wheels do no tspin when drivin gon steep ter-
rain .
iIf th eload on th efron taxl eis reduce dwhen
pullin gaway on asteep uphil lslope, th efron t
wheels hav e atendency to spin .4ETS recog-
nizes this and brakes th ewheels accordingly.
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