2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV tow

#
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 load compartment co ver. *
NO
TEDama getothe load compartment
co ver when loading theve hicle The load compartment co
ver may be dam‐
aged when theve hicle is being loaded. #
Do not place any objects abo vethe
lo we r edge of the side windo wsor on
th e load compartment co ver. Extending/r
etra cting the load compa rtment
co ver
Extending #
Pull the load compartment co ver back by
gr ab handle 1and hook it into brac kets 2
on the left and right. Re
tracting #
Release the load compartment co ver from
brac kets 2 onthe left and right. #
Guide the load compartment co verfo rw ards
using grab handle 1until it is fully retrac‐
te d.
The rolled-up load compartment co ver can be
used in two positions:
R Folded 45° upwards for loading (fold down
before commencing your journey)
R Horizontal position
Fi tting/ removing the load co mpartment
co ver
Requ irements:
R The load compartment co ver is rolled up. Seats and
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Re
moving the load co mpartment co ver #
Press end cap 1onthe left or right
in wa rds. #
Pull out the load compartment co ver back‐
wa rds. St
ow ing the load compa rtment co ver
Depending on theve hicle variant, the load com‐
partment co ver can be stowed under the load
compartment floor. #
Open the load compartment floor . #
Toinser t:place the load compartment co ver
in brac kets 1, firs t on the left and then the
ri ght. Comply with the instructions on the
ve hicle toensure it is seated cor rectly. #
Toremo ve:push the load compartment
co ver slightly tothe left using grab handle
2. #
Remo vethe load compartment co ver from
brac kets 1, firs t on theright and then on
th e left.
Fi tting the load co mpartment co ver #
Insert the load compartment co ver in brack‐
et s1 onthe left and right.
The end caps of the load compartment co ver
will engage audibl y.12 8
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Fi
tting/ removing the partitioning net cas‐
sette
Re quirements:
R The partitioning net has been rolled up.
Re moving #
Press button 1onthe left or right. #
Remo vethe partitioning net cassette bylift‐
ing it upwards.
Installing #
With tab1 facing ba ckwa rds, push the par‐
titioning net cassette into brac kets 2.
The pa rtitioning net cassette will engage. #
Ensure that red lock verification indicators
3 onthe left and right are no longer visible.
Otherwise, the partitioning net cassette will
not be loc ked. Seats and
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At
taching the pa rtitioning net &
WARNING Risk of injury or death dueto
poorly secured objects
The partitioning net alone cannot secure 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 pr otective functions and must be replaced.
Vi sit a qualified specialist workshop. #
Guide the partition net upwards using tab
1 . #
Hook the partition net into holders 2onthe
left and right. At
taching/remov ingthe pa rtitioning net &
WARNING Risk of injury or death dueto
poorly secured objects
The partitioning net alone cannot secure 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. 13 0
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Pa
rtitioning net without load compartment
enlar gement 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 119). Seats and
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1
Tie-down eyes Overview of bag hooks
&
WARNING Risk of injury when using bag
hooks with heavy objects
The bag hooks cannot restra in heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of luggage may be
flung
around and hit vehicle occupants. #
Only hang 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 119).
Subject the bag hooks toa maximum load of
3 kg and do not attach any goods tothem. 1
Bag hook 13 2
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Coat hook on
the tailgate 1
Coat hook on theta ilgate
Coat hooks are not suitable for heavy objects.
Use the coat hooks only for light objects such as
jac kets. EA
SY-PAC K load-secu ring 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 comp onents 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 injury duetoan open
load compartment floor
If yo u drive with the load compartment floor
open, objects could be flung around and hit
ve hicle occupants as a result. There is a risk
of injur y,particularly in theeve nt of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction. #
Alw ays close the load compartment
fl oor before a journe y. #
Open the load compartment floor . #
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. 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). At
taching a roof luggage rack &
WARNING Risk of accident due to
exc eeding the maximum roof load
The vehicle centre of gravity and the usual
driving characteristics as well as thesteering
and braking characteristics alter.
If yo uexc eed the maximum roof load, the
driving characteristics, as well as steering
and braking, will be greatly impaired. #
Neverexc eed 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
TEDama getothe panorama sliding
sunroof due tonon-app rove dro of lug‐
ga ge racks The panorama sliding sunroof may be dam‐
aged
bythero of luggage rack ifyo u attem pt
to open it when using a roof luggage rack not
te sted and appr ovedfo r Mercedes-Benz. 134
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