be required earlier. Do not change the direction
of wheel rotation.
Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and the
brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel is rota-
ted. Check the tire pressure and, if necessary,
restart the tire pressure loss warning system or
the tire pressure monitor ( Y
page 358).
Direction of rotation Tires with a specified direction of rotation have
additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of hydro-
planing. These advantages can only be gained if
the tires are installed corresponding to the
direction of rotation.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tire indicates its
correct direction of rotation.
Storing wheels Store wheels that are not being used in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place. Protect the tires
from oil, grease, gasoline and diesel.
Mounting a wheel
Preparing the vehicle X
Vehicle with emergency spare wheel:
when mounting the emergency spare wheel in
the event of a flat tire, follow the additional
notes on vehicle preparation under "Flat tire"
( Y
page 335).X
Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground. X
Apply the electric parking brake manually. X
Bring the front wheels into the straight-ahead
position. X
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position ] .X
Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package:
make sure that the normal vehicle level is
selected ( Y
page 185).X
Vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering
package: make sure that the normal vehicle
level is selected ( Y
page 179).X
Switch off the engine. X
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. X
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the driv-
er's door.
The vehicle electronics are now in position
If standard unleaded gasoline is unavailable
and you have to refuel with unleaded gasoline
of a lower grade, observe the following pre-
cautions: R
Only fill the fuel tank to half full with regular
unleaded gasoline and fill the rest with pre-
mium-grade unleaded gasoline as soon as
possible. R
Do not drive at the maximum speed. R
Avoid sudden acceleration and engine
speeds over 3,000 rpm.
You will usually find information about the fuel
grade on the fuel pump. If you cannot find the
label on the fuel pump, ask the gas station staff.
i For more information, please contact a
qualified specialist workshop or visit
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
As a temporary measure, if the recommended
fuel is not available, you may also use regular
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87 AKI/91 RON. This may reduce engine per-
formance and increase fuel consumption. Avoid
driving at full throttle and sudden acceleration.
Never refuel using gasoline with a lower AKI.
Information on refueling ( Y
page 151).
Additives
! Operating the engine with fuel additives
added later can lead to engine failure. Do not
mix fuel additives with fuel. This does not
include additives for the removal and preven-
tion of residue buildup. gasoline must only be
mixed with additives recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Comply with the instructions
for use on the product label. More information
about recommended additives can be
obtained from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use bran-
ded fuels that have additives.
The fuel quality available in some countries may
not be sufficient. Residue could build up in the
fuel injection system as a result. In such cases,
and in consultation with an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, the fuel may be mixed
with the cleaning additive recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. You must observe the notes
and mixing ratios specified on the container. Diesel Fuel grade
G WARNING
If you mix diesel fuel with gasoline, the flash
point is lower than that of pure diesel fuel.
When the engine is running, exhaust system
components could overheat without being
noticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with gasoline. Never mix gasoline
with diesel fuel.
! Only use Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD),
otherwise it may lead to increased wear and
damage to the fuel system, engine and
exhaust system.
! Do not use the following: R
gasoline R
diesel with a bio-diesel content greater
than 5% (e.g. B20) R
bio-diesel R
vegetable oil R
paraffin R
kerosene R
marine diesel R
heating oil
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and do
not use any special additives. Otherwise,
engine damage may occur.
! In countries outside USA and Canada, only
use sulfur-free diesel with a sulfur content
under 50 ppm. Otherwise, the emission con-
trol system could be damaged.
You will usually find information about the fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label
on the pump, ask the staff for assistance.
Information on refueling ( Y
page 151).
Low outside temperatures
i Diesel fuel with improved cold flow proper-
ties is available during the winter months.
Further information about fuel properties can
be obtained from oil companies, e.g. at gas
stations.Service products and filling capacities 385
Technical data Z
Additives
! Only use DE F in accordanc e wit h IS O
22241. Do no t use additive s wit h DE F and do
no t dilut e DE F wit h water. This may destroy
th e BlueTE C exhaust gas aftertreatmen t sys-
tem.
Purity
! Impurities in DE F (e.g. due to other servic e
products , cleaning agents or dust ) lead to :R
increased emission value sR
damag e to th e catalytic converterR
engin e damag eR
malfunction s in th e BlueTE C exhaust gas
aftertreatmen t system
Assuring th e purity of DE F is particularly impor-
tan t wit h respec t to avoidin g malfunction s in th e
BlueTE C exhaust gas aftertreatmen t system.
If DE F is pumped out of th e DE F tank, e.g. during
repair work, it mus t no t be returned to th e tank.
The purity of th e fluid can no longer be guaran-
teed.
Filling capacities Model Total capacit y
All models
8. 5 US gal
(32.0 l)
Engine oil
Gene ra l notes
! Do no t use engin e oil or an oil filter wit h
specification s deviating from those expressl y
require d for th e prescribed servic e intervals. Do no t chang e th e engin e oil or oil filter in
order to set replacemen t intervals longer than
those prescribed. This could otherwise caus e
damag e to th e engin e or exhaust gas after-
treatment.
Follow th e instruction s on th e servic e interval
display for changing th e engin e oil. This could
otherwise caus e damag e to th e engin e or
exhaust gas aftertreatment.
When handlin g engin e oil, observ e th e important
safet y note s on servic e products ( Y
page 383).
The engin e oils are matched to th e performance
of Mercedes-Benz engines and servic e intervals.
You should therefor e only use engin e oils and oil
filters that are approve d for vehicles wit h main -
tenance systems .
Fo r a list of approve d engin e oils and oil filters ,
consult an authorize d Mercedes-Benz Center.
Alternatively, visit th e websit e
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m .
The table shows whic h engin e oils hav e been
approve d for your vehicle.
Gasolin e engines MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approva l
All models
229.5, 229. 6
Mercede s ‑ AMG vehicles
229. 5
Diesel engines MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approva l
All models
229.52
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: only use SA E 0W-40
or SA E 5W-40 engin e oils .
i MB approval is indicated on th e oil contain -
ers .
Filling capacities The followin g value s refer to an engin e oil
change, includin g th e oil filter.
Model Capacit y
GLE 300 d 4MATIC
6. 9 US qt (6.5 l)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 43 4MATIC 7.4 US qt (7.0 l)Service products and filling capacities 387
Technical data Z
Model Capacity
GLE 550 4MATIC
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 63 4MATIC
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 63 S 4MATIC 9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Al l ot her models
7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
Ad ditives
! Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Brake fluid
G WARNING
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
( Y
page 383).
Only use brake fluid approved for Mercedes-
Benz according to 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.com .
i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop in accordance
with the replacement intervals and the
replacement confirmed in the service report. Coolant
Important safety notes
G WARNING
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 con-
tact 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.
i Have the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the replace-
ment confirmed in the service report.
Comply with the important safety notes for ser-
vice products when handling coolant
( Y
page 383).
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It is responsible for
the following: R
anti-corrosion protection R
antifreeze protection R
raising 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 †).388
Service products and filling capacities
Technical data
The antifreeze concentrate/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the engine cooling system
should: R
be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †). R
not 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.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is filled
with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate
antifreeze and anti-corrosion protection.
i The coolant is checked at specified intervals
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Filling capacities Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
Model Capacity
Mercedes ‑ AMG
vehicles Approx. 11.9 US qt
(11.3 l)
GLE 300 d 4MATIC
Approx. 10.7 US qt
(10.1 l)
GLE 350
Approx. 11.1 US qt
(10.5 l)
GLE 350 4MATIC
Approx. 11.1 US qt
(10.5 l)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC
Approx. 12.2 US qt
(11.5 l)
GLE 400 4MATIC
Approx. 10.3 US qt
(9.7 l)
Mercedes-AMG
GLE 43 4MATIC Approx. 10.3 US qt
(9.7 l)
GLE 550 4MATIC
All other models
Approx. 10.3 US qt
(9.7 l) Windshield washer system
Important safety notes
G WARNING
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
( Y
page 383).
At temperatures above freezing: X
Fill 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: X
Fill 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.
i Add 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 forService products and filling capacities 389
Technical data Z