2020 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPE towing

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NO
TEDama getothe collapsible load
compartment co ver when theve hicle is
being loaded When
theve hicle is being loaded, the col‐
lapsible load compartment co ver may be
dama ged. #
Do not place any objects abo vethe
lo we r edge of the side windo wsor on
th e collapsible load compartment co ver. Un
folding the collapsible load compa rtment
co ver #
Lift collapsible load compartment co ver1
by the handle, unfold it in the direction of the
ar row and place it on the edge.
Fo lding up the collapsible load compa rtment
co ver #
Lift collapsible load compartment co ver1
by the handle, guide it forw ards in the direc‐
tion of the ar row until it has co mplete ly fol‐
ded up and stowitaw ay inthefo lded state.
Installing and removing the collapsible load
co mp artment co ver
Re quirements: R
The collapsible load compartment co ver is
fo lded up.
Re moving the collapsible load co mpartment
co ver #
Pull collapsible load compartment co ver1
to wa rdsth ere ar by the bottom, folded-up
section and remo veit in the direction of the
ar row from brac kets 2 onthe left and right. Seats and
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Installing
the collapsible load compa rtment
co ver #
Place collapsible load compartment co ver2
on edge 1. #
Place collapsible load compartment co ver2
into the brac kets on the left and right 3and
push it forw ards in the direction of the ar row.
The end caps of the collapsible load com‐
partment co ver will engage. At
taching/rem oving the pa rtitioning net &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor death due to
poorly secured objects
The partitioning net alone cann otsecure or
re stra in heavy objects, items of luggage or
heavy loads.
Yo u could be hit byan unsecured load, par‐
ticular lyin theev ent of abrupt changes in
direction, sudden braking or an accident. #
Alw aysstow objects in such a wayth at
th ey cannot be thro wn around. #
Secure objects, luggage or loads
against slipping or tipping over,e.g. by
using lashing material, even if you are
using the partitioning net. Fo
r saf etyre asons, alw ays use a partitioning net
when transporting a load.
Damaged partitioning nets can no longer fulfil
th eir functions and must be replaced. Visit a
qu alified specialist workshop. Pa
rtitioning net without load compartment
enlar gement 124
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Pa
rtitioning net with load compartment
enlar gement #
Toattach: extend and unfold the partitioning
net. #
Attach theto p guide rodto holders 1on
th ero of lining. #
Engage hooks 2ineyelets 3onthe left
and right. #
Pull on the loose ends of the lashing stra ps
until the partitioning net is tight. #
After driving a short dis tance, check thete n‐
sion of the partitioning net and re-tension it if
necessa ry. #
Toremo ve:Pull the belt clamps until the
lashing stra ps are loose. #
Remo vehooks 2from eyelets 3onthe
left and right. #
Remo vetheto p guide rod from holders 1. Overview of
the tie-down eyes in the load
compa rtment Obse
rveth e no tes on loading theve hicle
(/ page 117). 1
Tie-down eyes Overview of bag hooks
&
WARNING Risk of inju rywhen using bag
hooks with heavy objects
The bag hooks cannot restra in heavy objects
or items of luggage. Seats and
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Objects or items of luggage could be
thrown
around and hit vehicle occupants as a result,
particularly in theeve nt of sudden braking or
ab rupt changes in direction. #
Onlyhang light objects on the bag
hooks. #
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks. Obser
vethe no tes on loading theve hicle
(/ page 117).
Subject the bag hooks toa maximum load of
3 kg and do not attach any goods tothem. 1
Bag hook Coat hook on
the tailgate 1
Coat hook
Coat hooks are not suitable for heavy objects.
Use the coat hooks only for light objects such as
jac kets. 12 6
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Using
the coat hooks in there ar #
Press the coat hooks 1atthe bottom.
The coat hook 1extends.
% Obser vethe no tes on loading theve hicle
(/ page 117). EAS
Y-PA CK load-securing kit Note
s onthe snap-in module for the load
co mp artment (telescopic rods)
The EAS Y-PA CK load-securing kit allo wsyouto
use your load co mpartment for a variet y of pur‐
poses. The co mponents are located in thestow‐
age space under the load compartment floor. 1
Telescopic rod with mounting elements and
holders
Installing a telescopic rod &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue toan open
load compartment floor
If yo u drive when the load compartment floor
is open, objects could be thro wn around and
th ereby strike vehicle occupants. There is a
ri sk of injur y,particular lyin theeve nt of sud‐
den braking or a sudden change in direction. #
Alw ays close the load compartment
fl oor before a journe y. #
Open the load compartment
fl oor(/ page128). #
Attach the holders 1inthe desired position
to the side of the load compartment floor. #
Close the load compartment floor. Seats and
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#
Turn the mounting elements 2to006E . #
Insert the mounting elements 2into the
holders 1. #
Extend thete lescopic rod3. #
Insert thete lescopic rod3 into the mount‐
ing elements 2.#
Turn both mounting elements 2to0037
until youfe el them engage. Opening or closing
thesto wage space under
th e load compa rtment floor &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue toan open
load compartment floor
If yo u drive when the load compartment floor
is open, objects could be thro wn around and
th ereby strike vehicle occupants. There is a
ri sk of injur y,particular lyin theeve nt of sud‐
den braking or a sudden change in direction. #
Alw ays close the load compartment
fl oor before a journe y. Opening
#
Holding theribbing, press the handle 1
down ward2 .
Handle 1will flip up. #
Swing the load compartment floor upward
using handle 1and hold it in place. 12 8
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#
Pull thero d3 from the brac ket on the
underside of the load compartment floor and
turn it as far as it will go. #
Position thero d3 inthe corner of load
compartment floor 4.
Closing #
Remo vethero d3 from the corner of the
load compartment floor 4. #
Fasten thero d3 tothe brac ket on the
underside of the load compartment floor. #
Foldthe load compartment floor down wards. #
Press the load compartment floor down until
it engages. Locking and unlocking
the load compa rt‐
ment floor #
Turn the emer gency key a quarter turn clock‐
wise 0048(to lock) or anti-clockwise 0047(to
unlock). Seats and
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At
taching a roof rack &
WARNING Risk of inju ryifth e maximum
ro of load is exceeded
When you load thero of, the cent reof gr avity
of theve hicle rises and the usual driving
ch aracteristics as well as thesteering and
braking characteristics change. During cor‐
nering, theve hicle tilts more strongly and
may react more sluggishly tosteering mo ve‐
ments.
If yo uexc eed the maximum roof load, the
driving characteristics, as well as thesteer‐
ing and braking characteristics, will be
great lyimpaired. #
Alw ays comply with the maximum roof
load and adjust your driving style. Yo
u will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section. *
NO
TEVehicle damage from non-
appr ovedro of racks The
vehicle could be damaged byroof racks
which ha venot been tested and appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz. #
Use only roof rack ste sted and
appr ovedfo r Mercedes-Benz. #
Depending on theve hicle equipment,
ensure that when thero of rack isfitted,
th e sliding sunroof can be fully raised. #
Depending on theve hicle equipment,
ensure that when thero of rack isfitted,
th e boot lid can be fully opened. #
Position the load on thero of rack in
such a wayth at theve hicle will not sus‐
ta in damage even when it is in motion. *
NO
TEDama getothe panorama sliding
sunroof caused bya non-appr ovedro of
ra ck The panorama sliding sunroof may be dam‐
aged
bythero of rack ifyo u attem pttoopen it when using a
roof rack not tested and
appr ovedfo r Mercedes-Benz. #
When a roof rack isfitted, open the
panorama sliding sunroof only if this
has been tested and appr oved for
Mercedes-Benz.
The panorama sliding sunroof may be raised
to allow ventilation of theve hicle interior. 13 0
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