2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE SUV Owners Manual


Only refuel when the fuel Nller Oap has
opened aut omatically. AdBlue
n
(v
ehicles with a diesel engine only) Notes on topping up AdBlue
n
A
dBlue n
is a water-soluble Ouid for the NOx
exhaust gas asertreatment of diesel engines. In
order for the exhaust gas asertreatment to func-
tion properly, only use AdBlue n
in accordance
with ISO 22241.
AdBlue n
is characterised by the following:
= non-toxic
= colourless and odourless
= non-Oammable
If you open the AdBlue n
tank, small amounts of
ammonia vapour may be released. Only Nll the
AdBlue n
tank in well-ventilated areas.
Do not let AdBlue n
come into contact with skin,
eyes or clothes. Keep AdBlue n
away from chil-
dren. Do not ingest AdBlue
n
. If A
dBluen
is swallowed,
immediately rinse your mouth out thoroughly.
Drink plenty of water. Seek medical attention at
once.
Observe the notes on operating Ouids
( page 449).
AdBlue n
is available here:
= AdBlue n
can be topped up by fast service at a
qualiNed specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
= AdBlue n
is available at many Nlling stations
from AdBlue n
Nlling pumps.
= Alternatively, AdBlue n
is available at qualiNed
specialist workshops, e.g. Mercedes-Benz
Service Centres, and at many Nlling stations in
AdBlue n
reNll canisters or AdBlue n
reNll bot-
tles.
% Ensure the connection between the r
eNll con-
tainer and vehicle Nller neck does not drip. Topping up AdBlue
n
* NOTE Engine damag
e due to AdBluen
being in the fuel 
AdBlue n
mus
t not be used to Nll the fuel
tank. 
Only use AdBlue n
t
o Nll the AdBlue n
tank. 
Do not o
verNll the AdBluen
tank. *
NOTE Cont
amination of the vehicle inte-
rior due to AdBlue n
leakage 
Aser t
opping up, carefully close the
AdBlue n
reNll container. 
Avoid carrying AdBlue n
r
eNll containers
permanently in the vehicle. Requirements:
= The v

ehicle is unlocked. 222
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The following messages appear in order in the
Ins trument Display when the AdBlue n
tank
requires topping up:
= Refill AdBlue See Owner

available, you can also top up AdBlue
n
using a
canis ter. 
Screw on the fastener of AdBlue n
r
eNll canis-
ter 4. 
Screw the disposable hose 3 ont
o the open-
ing of AdBlue n
reNll canister 4 until hand-
tight. 
Screw the disposable hose 3 ont
o the Nller
neck of the vehicle until hand-tight. 
Lis up and tip A
dBluen
reNll canister 4.
The Nlling process stops when the AdBlue n
tank is completely full. AdBlue
n
r
eNll canister 4 can be removed
when it has been only partially emptied. 
Unscrew and close the disposable hose 3
and A
dBluen
reNll canister 4 in reverse
order. 
Replace AdBlue n
Nller cap 2 and tur
n it
clockwise until it audibly engages. 
Close fuel Nller Oap 1. 
Switch on the vehicle for at least 60 seconds.
% If the vehicle could not be started as the
A

dBlue n
tank was empty, it can take up to
60 seconds for the reNll to be detected. 
Start the vehicle.
% Avoid storing AdBlue n
r
eNll containers perma-
nently in the vehicle. Charging the high-voltage battery (plug-in
h
ybrid) Notes on charging the high-voltage battery
*
NOTE High-v
oltage battery damage due to
leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods
of time Lithium-ion batteries experience a natural self-
disc
harge.
Exhaustive discharging can therefore occur if
the vehicle is idle for several months. This can
damage the high-voltage battery. 
To avoid damage, please observe the fol-
lo

wing recommendations when handling
the high-voltage battery. *
NOTE A
ccelerated ageing of the high-volt-
age battery due to not observing the fol-
lowing recommendations As a result of its basic characteristics, the
s
torage capacity of and the amount of energy
available from the high-voltage battery decrea- 224
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ses over the course of its life. Due to this, both
t he maximum electrical range that can be ach-
ieved by the vehicle and its maximum electri-
cal output can be impaired.
The following factors could accelerate the age-
ing of the high-voltage battery:
= a high level of charge, especially if the
vehicle is idle for a lengthy period of time
= frequent rapid charging with direct current
(mode 4)
= leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods
at high ambient temperatures 
To avoid accelerated ageing, please
obser
ve the following recommendations
when handling the high-voltage battery. Recommendations when handling the high-voltage
batt
ery:
= Only charge the high-voltage battery with
direct current (mode 4) if necessary.
= If leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods,
park up the vehicle with a high-voltage battery
charge level between 25% and 30%. Do not keep the high-voltage battery continuously
connect
ed to power supply equipment.
= If leaving the vehicle idle for lengthy periods of
time avoid, if possible, high ambient tempera-
tures.
= Check the high-voltage battery's charge level
every six weeks (  page 242).
= Charge the high-voltage battery if the charge
level is below 15%.
= Do not disconnect the 12 V battery even if the
vehicle is les idle for a lengthy period. Other-
wise, the condition of the vehicle's high-volt-
age battery cannot be monitored.
Depending on the equipment and national ver-
sion, your vehicle is equipped with one of the fol-
lowing vehicle sockets:
= Type 1 for charging with alternating current
(mode 2/3)
= Type Combo 1 for charging with alternating
current (mode 2/3) and charging with direct
current (mode 4)
= Type 2 for charging with alternating current
(mode 2/3) =
T ype Combo 2 for charging with alternating
current (mode 2/3) and charging with direct
current (mode 4) Combo 1 vehicle socket Driving and parking
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Combo 2 vehicle socket
1
Type 1 or type 2 connection for charging with
alt
ernating current
2 Socket extension for charging with direct cur-
r
ent
% When using a CCS (Combined Charging Sys-
t
em) charging cable to charge with direct cur-
rent at a combo vehicle socket, both vehicle socket connections
1 and 2 ar
e used for
charging.
Charging options for the high-voltage battery
(mode 2, 3 or 4): = Char

ging through recuperation while the vehi-
cle is in motion
= Charging with alternating current when sta-
tionary:
- at a mains socket (mode 2)
- at a wallbox or charging station (mode 3)
= Charging with direct current when stationary
(vehicles with combo vehicle sockets):
- at a rapid charging station (mode 4)
Depending on the country-speciNc vehicle equip-
ment and your vehicle's charging cable, single
phase AC charging is also possible.
Observe the diMerent grid requirements of your
current location when charging. Only use charging
cables which conform to the grid requirements.
Consult a qualiNed electrician or your local grid
operator if you have any questions. It is recommended that you charge the high-volt-
ag

e battery at a wallbox or charging station due to
the improved charging performance and better
charging ePciency oMered.
Stowing the charging cable
Always stow the vehicle charging cable in the
charging cable bag provided and secure it in the
boot or load compartment of your vehicle.
Otherwise, the charging cable is not suPciently
secured.
System limits
The power output of the high-voltage battery may
be impaired by the following:
= High or low outside temperatures
= Electrical auxiliary consumers in the vehicle
being switched on, e.g. operating the air con-
ditioning system
= Extended periods without charging
The charging time of the high-voltage battery may
be increased by the following:
= High or low outside temperatures
= Extended periods without charging 226
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=
The maximum a vailable charge current of the
charging facility
= The charging current set (mode 2) in the multi-
media system (  page 349) Notes on charging the high-voltage battery at the
mains soc

ket (mode 2) &
DANGER Risk of f
atal injury from incor-
rectly installed component parts
Connecting the charging cable to a mains
soc
ket using incorrectly installed component
parts could cause a Nre or an electric shock,
for example. 
Only connect the charging cable to a
mains soc
ket that:
= Has been pr
operly installed and
= Has been inspected by a qualiNed electri-
cian 
For safety reasons, only use the charging
cable supplied wit

h the vehicle or an
original Mercedes-Benz charging cable. 
Purchase these parts at a Mercedes-
Benz Ser

vice Centre and obtain advice
there.
Mercedes-Benz thoroughly tests these original
c
harging cables for their suitability for high-
voltage charging of your vehicle. 
Never use a damaged charging cable. 
Do not use:
= Ext
ension cables
= Extension reels
= Multiple sockets 
Never use socket adapters to connect
t

he charging cable to the mains socket.
The only exception being if the adapter
has been tested and approved by the
manufacturer for charging the high-volt-
age battery of an electric vehicle. 
Observe the safety notes in the operat-
ing ins
tructions for the socket adapter. Only the following charging cables may be used:
= The c

harging cable supplied with the vehicle. =
A c
harging cable that has been approved for
the vehicle.
The charging process can vary depending on the
power supply equipment. The charging times
when charging the high-voltage battery at the
mains socket are considerably longer than when
charging at a wallbox or charging station.
When doing so, always observe the local informa-
tion.
Do not leave the charging cable controls hanging
loose from a mains socket.
Do not lis the controls by the following compo-
nent parts:
= the charging cable connector
= the mains plug
When charging, protect the charging cable control
element from excessive heat such as direct sun-
light. Otherwise, the charging process may be
cancelled. Driving and parking
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Notes on charging the high-voltage battery at a
w
allbox or charging station (mode 3) &
DANGER Risk of f
atal injury from incor-
rectly installed component parts
Connecting the charging cable to a wallbox
using incor
rectly installed component parts
could cause a Nre or an electric shock, for
example. 
Only connect the charging cable to a
w
allbox that:
= Has been pr
operly installed and
= Has been inspected by a qualiNed electri-
cian 
For safety reasons, only use charging
cables t

hat have been tested and
approved by the manufacturer for charg-
ing the high-voltage battery in an electric
vehicle. 
Never use damaged charging cables. 
Do not extend the charging cable. 
Do not use adapters. 
Observe the safety notes in the operat-
ing ins
tructions for the wallbox. If charging at a wallbox without pre-installed
cable, use t

he optionally available charging cable
for wallbox and charging station (mode 3). The
charging cable is stowed in a bag in the boot/
luggage compartment.
Only use charging cables that have been tested
and approved by the manufacturer for charging
the high-voltage battery in an electric vehicle. &
DANGER Risk of f
atal injuries due to dam-
aged components
Connecting the charging cable to a charging
s
tation using a damaged component part
could cause a Nre or an electric shock, for
example. 
For charging stations with a preinstalled
c

harging cable:
= Perform a visual check of the charg-
ing station for obvious faults, such as
massive damage to the housing or
charging cable. 
For charging stations without a preinstal-
led c

harging cable:
= For safety reasons, only use charging
cables that have been tested and
approved by the manufacturer for
charging the high-voltage battery in
an electric vehicle.
= Never use damaged charging cables.
= Do not extend the charging cable.
= Do not use adapters. 
Make sure to observe the safety informa-
tion on t

he charging station. Most charging stations must be activated before
t

he charging process, e.g. using an RFID card.
Observe the on-site operator's instructions for the
charging station.
The amount of energy dispensed for the charging
process, shown by the charging station, may be
higher than the amount of energy actually absor-
bed by the high-voltage battery. This is the result
of diMerent levels of charging losses and is descri-
bed as recharge ePciency. Charging losses occur,
for example, due to heat that builds up when the 228
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vehicle is charging or from auxiliary consumers
t hat are switched on. Further information on
recharge ePciency can be obtained at a qualiNed
specialist workshop. Notes on charging the high-voltage battery at a
r

apid charging station (mode 4) &
DANGER Risk of f
atal injuries due to dam-
aged components
Connecting the charging cable to a charging
s
tation using a damaged component part
could cause a Nre or an electric shock, for
example. 
For charging stations with a preinstalled
c

harging cable:
= Perform a visual check of the charg-
ing station for obvious faults, such as
massive damage to the housing or
charging cable. 
For charging stations without a preinstal-
led c

harging cable:
= For safety reasons, only use charging
cables that have been tested and approved by the manufacturer for
c

harging the high-voltage battery in
an electric vehicle.
= Never use damaged charging cables.
= Do not extend the charging cable.
= Do not use adapters. 
Make sure to observe the safety informa-
tion on t

he charging station. &
DANGER Risk of f
atal injuries when carry-
ing out maintenance work during the
charging process
During the charging process, the high-voltage
on-boar
d electrical system is under high volt-
age. 
Do not perform any maintenance work
dur

ing the charging process. Most charging stations must be activated before
t

he charging process, e.g. using an RFID card.
Observe the on-site operator's instructions for the
charging station. The charging cable for the vehicle must not be
long
er than 30 m due to the legal requirements in
some countries. This is to prevent the interfer-
ence of signals being received by radio communi-
cation devices in the vehicle or in close proximity
to the charging station. Be aware that parts of the
charging cable may be routed underground. If in
doubt, ask the charging station operator if this is
the case before charging the high-voltage battery.
The amount of energy dispensed for the charging
process, shown by the charging station, may be
higher than the amount of energy actually absor-
bed by the high-voltage battery. This is the result
of diMerent levels of charging losses and is descri-
bed as recharge ePciency. Charging losses occur,
for example, due to heat that builds up when the
vehicle is charging or from auxiliary consumers
that are switched on. Further information on
recharge ePciency can be obtained at a qualiNed
specialist workshop. Driving and parking
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