2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV tow

Maximum
gradient climbing ability
The vehicle's gradient climbing ability depends
on thewe ight distribution in theve hicle, thete r‐
ra in conditions and thero ad sur face conditions.
The specified value applies in thefo llowing
cases:
R theve hicle is ready todrive – fuel tank full,
all fluids topped up, driver in theve hicle
R theLO W RANGE off-roadgear of the trans‐
fe r case is engaged
R thero ad sur face conditions and thus traction
are good
A gradient climbing ability of 100% cor responds
to an incline of 45°.
Obse rveth e no tes on driving in mountainous ter‐
ra in (/ page181). Mo
del Maximumgra‐
dient climbing ability
Ve hicles without Off-
ro ad pac kage 80%
Ve hicles with Off-road
pac kage
When LOW RANGE off-
ro ad gear is engaged 10
0% Tr
ailer hitch Gene
ral no tes on the trailer hit ch Modifications
tothe engine cooling sy stem may
be necessar y,depending on theve hicle model.
The retrofitting of a trailer hitch is only pe rmissi‐
ble if a towing capacity is specified in your vehi‐
cle documents.
Fu rther information can be obtained at a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop. Mounting dimensions
1
Fastening points
2 Overhang dimension
3 Rear axle centre line 422
Tech nical da ta

The
overhang dimension and fastening points
are valid for a trailer hitch ins talled at thefa c‐
to ry. Model
2 2Over‐
hang dimen‐ sion
All model s1 131 mm To
wing capacity The
tongue weight is not included in theto wing
capacity. Model
Towing capacit y,
braked (at a mini‐
mum start-off gra‐
deability of 12%)
All models 2700 kg
Ve hicles with AIR‐
MATIC and increased
to wing capacity 3500
kg
(3300 kg)* *GLE 580 4MATIC 7-seat
vehicle with E- ACTIVE
BO DY CONTROL Model
Towing capacit y,
unbraked
All models7 50kg Maximum
tongue weight and load capacity *
NO
TEDama gecaused bythe trailer
coming loose If
th eto ngue weight used is too lo w,the
trailer may come loose. #
The tongue weight must not be below
50 kg. #
Use a tongue weight that is as close as
possible tothe maximum permissible
to ngue weight. *
NO
TEDama gecaused bythe bicycle
ra ck coming loose When using a bicycle
rack , bo th th e maximal
to ngue weight and the maximal load capacity
should be obser ved. #
Do not exceed the permissible load
capacity. Obser
vethe additional no tes on load capacity
(/ page 289).
To ngue weight Model
Maximumtongue
we ight
All models 108kg
Ve hicles with AIR‐
MATIC and increased
to wing capacity 14
0kg
(132 kg)* *GLE 580 4MATIC 7-seat
vehicle with E- ACTIVE
BO DY CONTROL
Missing values werenot available at the time of
going topress. Te
ch nical da ta423

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions #
Switch the ignition off.
The electric parking brake will be applied automaticall y.
If yo u do not wantthe electric parking brake tobe applied, e.g. at an automatic car wash or when theve hicle is
being towe d, lea vethe ignition switched on. This does not include having theve hicle towe d with there ar axle
ra ised.
If th e electric parking brake is not applied automatically: #
Switch the ignition off and switch it back on. #
Release and then apply the electric parking brake manually (/ page 209).
If it is still not possible toapply the electric parking brake: #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Where necessar y,also secure the par kedve hicle against rolling away.
To release: #
Ifth e conditions for auto matic release are fulfilled and the electric parking brake is not released automaticall y,
re lease the electric parking brake manually (/ page 209).
If it is still not possible torelease the electric parking brake: #
Do not continue driving. Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 452
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions #
Ifth e display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Blind Spot Assist currently
unavailable See Owner's
Manual *B
lind Spot Assist is temp orarily una vailable.
The sy stem limits ha vebeen reached (/ page245).
On ce the cause of the problem is no longer present, the sy stem will be available again. #
Drive on
or #
Ifth e display message does not disappear, stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions and restart
th eve hicle.
Blind Spot Assist inopera-
tive *B
lind Spot Assist is malfunctioning. #
Drive on
or #
Stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions and restart theve hicle. #
Ifth e display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Blind Spot Assist not availa-
ble when towing a trailer
See Owner's Manual *W
hen you es tablish the electrical connection tothe trailer, Blind Spot Assist will be una vailable. #
Press the left-hand Touch Control and ackn owledge the display message.
Active Blind Spot Assist
currently unavailable See
Owner's Manual *A
ctive Blind Spot Assi stistemp orarily una vailable.
The sy stem limits ha vebeen reached (/ page245). 462
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the sy stem will be available again. #
Drive on
or #
Ifth e display message does not disappear, stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions and restart
th eve hicle.
Active Blind Spot Assist
inoperative *A
ctive Blind Spot Assi stis malfunctioning. #
Drive on
or #
Stop theve hicle in accordance with the tra ffic conditions and restart theve hicle. #
Ifth e display message does not disappear: consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Active Blind Spot Assist
not available when towing
a trailer See Owner's Man-
ual *W
hen you es tablish the electrical connection tothe trailer, Active Blind Spot Assi stwill be una vailable. #
Press the left-hand Touch Control and ackn owledge the display message.
Active Lane Keeping Assist
currently unavailable See
Owner's Manual *A
ctive Lane Keeping Assist is temp orarily una vailable.
The ambient conditions are outside the sy stem limits (/ page248).
As soon as the ambient conditions are within the sy stem limits, the sy stem will become available again. #
Drive on Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 463

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions
ï Tr ailer tow hit chwarning
lamp *T
hered trailer hitch warning lamp is lit.
The trailer hitch is not operational or is swivelling. &
WARNING Risk of an accident if the ball neck is not loc ked
The trailer may become de tach ed. #
Stop theve hicle immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions. Do not continue driving. #
Uncouple the trailer and secure it against rolling away. #
Initiate a new swivel mo vement and do not re-couple the trailer until thewa rning/indicator lamp goes out. #
Notethe messages on the multifunction displa y.
If th e trailer hitch is swivelling: #
Wait until the ball neck has reached the operational position. 490
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Air-recirculation mode..............................
16 4
Air-water duct Keeping free.......................................... 356
Airbag Activation................................................ 40
Fr ont airbag (driver, front passenger)...... 45
Ins tallation locations.............................. .45
Knee airbag............................................ .45
Overview................................................. 45
PA SSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp....... 50
Pr otection................................................ 46
Re duced pr otection.................................47
Side airba g.............................................. 45
Wi ndow airba g......................................... 45
Ai rflow
Setting................................................... 161
AIRM ATIC
Setting.................................................. .252
Suspension........................................... 250
Alarm sy stem
see ATA (anti-theft alarm sy stem)
All-wheel drive see 4MATIC Ambient lighting
Setting (MBUX multimedia sy stem)........ 151
Android Auto
see Smartphone integration
Animals Pets in theve hicle................................... 75
Anti-lock braking sy stem
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft pr otection
Ad ditional door loc k................................ 79
Immobiliser............................................. 98
Anti-theft pr otection
see ATA (anti-theft alarm sy stem)
Anticipatory occupant pr otection
see PRE- SAFE®
(anticipatory occu‐
pant pr otection)
see PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant pr otection plus)
Apple CarPlay ®
see Smartphone integration Assistance sy
stems
see Driving saf ety sy stem
ASS YST PLUS
Battery disconnection pe riods.............. 350
Displaying the service due dat e............ 349
Fu nction/no tes..................................... 349
Re gular maintenance work.................... 349
Special service requ irements................ 349
ATA (anti-theft ala rmsystem)
Deactivating the alarm............................ 99
Fu nction.................................................. 98
Fu nction of interior pr otection............... 100
Priming/deactivating interior pr otec‐
tion........................................................ 100
Priming/deactivating tow- aw ay pro‐
te ction................................................... 100
To w- aw ay protection function.................. 99
AT TENTION ASSI ST
Fu nction................................................. 219
Setting................................................... 221
Sy stem limitations................................. 219
At tention assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST 504
Index

Cup holder
Swit ching the cooling/heating func‐
tion on/off............................................1 35D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Dashcam Notes..................................................... 319
Selecting a USB device......................... 320
St arting/s topping video recording........ 320
Data acquisition Vehicle.................................................... 35
Data pr otection rights
Data storage............................................ 38
Data storage
Data pr otection rights............................. 38
Electro nic control units........................... 35
Online service s........................................ 37
Ve hicle.................................................... 35
Deactivating the alarm (A TA )...................... 99
Deale rship
see Qualified speciali stwo rkshop Declaration of conformity
Electromagnetic compatibility.................26
Jack......................................................... 30
Specific absor ption rate.......................... 26
TIREFIT kit............................................... 31
Wi reless vehicle components.................. 26
Decorative foil (cleaning instructions) .... 360
DeNOx agent see AdBlue ®
De stination entry
En tering a POI or address...................... 315
De tecting inat tentiveness
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Diagnostics connection ..............................31
Diesel Low outside temp eratures..................... 413
No tes..................................................... 413
Digital Owner's Manual .............................. 20
Dinghy towing
see Tow- bar sy stem
DIRECT SELECT le ver
Engageing reve rsege ar........................ .193
Engaging drive position.......................... 194Engaging neutral....................................
19 3
Engaging pa rkposition automatically.... 19 3
Fu nction................................................ 19 2
Selecting pa rkposition.......................... 19 3
Display (care) ............................................ .363
Display (MBUX multimedia sy stem)
Home screen........................................ .300
Operating.............................................. 301
Display (on-board comp uter)
Displ ays on the multifunction displa y.... 296
Displ aymessage
Calling up (on-board compu ter)............. 425
No tes....................................................4 25
Display messages ç - - - km/h ..................................... 456
00CB - - - km/h ..................................... 456
h - - - km/h ..................................... 455
006F 2nd seat row, left Not locked ....... 443
006F 2nd seat row, right Not locked ..... 443
003D 12V battery See Owner's Man‐
ual......................................................... 475 Index
509