2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV tow

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only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ®
off.
R have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
! Mercedes-AMG vehicles with
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel: only
use the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
on the rear axle. If you mount the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel on the
front axle, this could result in damage to the
brake system.
If a tire on the front axle is defective, an intact
wheel from the rear axle must first be
replaced with the "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel. The damaged wheel on the front
axle can then be replaced by the undamaged wheel from the rear axle.
Make sure to note the placard on the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel.
When using an emergency spare wheel or spare wheel of a different size, you must not exceed
the maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
You should regularly check the pressure of the
emergency spare wheel, particularly prior to
long trips, and correct the pressure as neces-
sary (Y page 354). The value on the wheel is
valid.
Snow chains must not be mounted on emer-
gency spare wheels. General notes
Information regarding permitted emergency
spare wheels can be found at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Mounting the emergency spare wheel is descri- bed under "Mounting a wheel" (Y page 372).
An emergency spare wheel may also be moun-
ted against the direction of rotation. Observe
the time restriction on use as well as the speed
limitation specified on the emergency spare
wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel. When you are driving with the collapsible spare
wheel mounted, the tire pressure loss warning
system or the tire pressure monitor cannot func-
tion reliably. Only restart the tire pressure loss
warning system or tire pressure monitor when
the defective wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor: after
mounting an emergency spare wheel, the sys-
tem may still display the tire pressure of the
removed wheel for a few minutes. The value dis- played for the mounted emergency spare wheelis not the same as the current tire pressure of
the emergency spare wheel. 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 372).
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 303).
X Vehicle without a lockable cargo compart-
ment floor: turn emergency spare wheel
retainer 0044counter-clockwise and remove it.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel 0043. Emergency spare wheel
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X
Vehicle with a lockable cargo compart-
ment floor:
remove the contents of stowage
tray 0087.
X Turn the central retaining screw in stowage
tray 0087and in "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel 0043counter-clockwise and remove it.
X Remove stowage well 0087.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel 0043.
Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel in the emergency spare
wheel bag Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section
(Y page 372).
On vehicles with a Bang & Olufsen sound sys-
tem, the "Minispare" emergency 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 Detach the fastening straps 0044.
X Unhook retaining spring hooks 0043and 0087of
fastening straps 0044from the cargo tie-down
rings. X
Remove the emergency spare wheel bag with
the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel.
X Open the emergency spare wheel bag and
remove the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel.
Stowing the emergency spare wheel
X Place the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
into the emergency spare wheel bag and
close the emergency spare wheel bag.
X Place the emergency spare wheel bag with
the "Minispare" emergency spare wheel into
the cargo compartment with the carrying
strap at the back.
X Hook retaining spring hooks 0043and 0087of
fastening straps 0044into the cargo tie-down
rings.
X Tighten fastening straps 0044.
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 372).
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 303).
X Unscrew retaining screw 0044counter-clock-
wise.
X Remove collapsible spare wheel 0043from the
spare wheel well. 378
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tires

Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
(Y
page 379).
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 0043in the emer-
gency spare wheel well.
X Screw in retaining screw 0044clockwise in the
collapsible spare wheel to the stop.
X Swing the cargo compartment floor down
(Y page 303).
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 372).
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 0043of fasten-
ing strap 0044from 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 379).
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 0043of fastening
strap 0044into the cargo tie-down rings.
X Tighten fastening strap 0044. Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
(Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 4MATIC)
! Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using the
tire inflation compressor before lowering the
vehicle. The wheel rim could otherwise be
damaged.
! Do not operate the tire inflation compressor
for longer than eight minutes at a time without
a break. It may otherwise overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be operated again once it has cooled down.
Comply with the manufacturer's safety instruc-
tions on the tire inflation compressor label and
on the tire sealant bottle.
X Mount the collapsible spare wheel as descri-
bed (Y page 372).
The collapsible spare wheel must be mounted before it is inflated.
X Remove the tire inflation compressor from
the stowage space under the cargo compart-
ment floor (Y page 335). Emergency spare wheel
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X
Pull connector 0085and hose 0084out of the
housing.
X Remove the cap from the valve on the col-
lapsible spare wheel.
X Screw union nut 0044of hose 0084onto the valve.
X Make sure on/off switch 0083of the tire infla-
tion compressor is set to 0.
X Insert connector 0085into a socket in your vehi-
cle.
Cigarette lighter socket: (Y page 307)
12 V sockets: (Y page 308)
Observe the notes on the cigarette lighter
(Y page 307). Observe the notes on sockets
(Y page 308).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0047in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 135).
X Press on and off switch 0083on the tire inflation
compressor to I.
The tire inflation compressor is switched on.
The tire is inflated. The tire pressure is shown on pressure gauge 0087.
X Inflate the tire to the specified tire pressure.
The specified tire pressure is printed on the
yellow label of the emergency spare wheel.
X When the specified tire pressure has been
reached, press on and off switch 0083on the
tire inflation compressor to 0.
The tire inflation compressor is switched off.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0092in the igni-
tion lock.
X If the tire pressure is higher than the specified
pressure, press pressure release valve but-
ton 0043until the correct tire pressure has been
reached.
X Unscrew union nut 0044on hose 0084from the
valve.
X Screw the cap onto the valve of the collapsi-
ble spare wheel again. X
Stow connector 0085and hose 0084in the lower
section of the tire inflation compressor.
X Stow the tire inflation compressor in the vehi-
cle. 380
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tires

For further information about the maximum gra-
dient climbing ability, see (Y page 168).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. 0043
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
0044 Rear axle center line Trailer loads
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimum gradient-climbing capability
of 12% from a standstill) Missing values were not available at the time of
going to print. All models
7200 lbs (3265 kg)
GLE 300 d 4MATIC
6615 lbs (3000 kg)
GLE 350
6615 lbs (3000 kg) Mercedes-
AMG GLE 43 4MATI
C GLE 550 e 4MATIC
4410 lbs (2000 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the
drawbar noseweight is not included in
the trailer load)
Missing values were not available at the time of
going to print. All models
575 lbs (261 kg)
GLE 300 d 4MATIC
530 lbs (240 kg)
GLE 350
530 lbs (240 kg)
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 43 4MATI
C
GLE 550 e 4MATIC
355 lbs (160 kg)
The actual noseweight may not be higher than
the value which is given. The value can be found
on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification
plates. The lowest weight applies.
The maximum permissible trailer drawbar nose-
weight is the maximum weight with which the
trailer drawbar can be loaded. Limit for
Mercedes-Benz-approved trailer couplings.
Gross rear axle weight rating when tow-
ing a trailer Missing values were not available at the time of
going to print. All models
3527 lbs (1600 kg)
GLE 300 d 4MATIC
3638 lbs (1650 kg)
GLE 350 d 4MATIC
3638 lbs (1650 kg)
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 43 4MATI
C394
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data

GLE 550 e 4MATIC
3704 lbs (1680 kg)
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 4MATI
C
Mercedes-
AMG GLE 63 S 4MA
TIC
3858 lbs (1750 kg)
Ball position of the ball coupling
0043
7.5"
0044 2"
0087 2.75"
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions
stated in the illustration must not be exceeded. Trailer tow hitch
395Technical data Z