2023 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE Owners Manual

*NOTE Damage due to towing away at
excessively high speeds or over long dis-
tances
The drivetrain could be damaged when towing
at excessively high speeds or over long distan-
ces.
A towing speed of 30 mph (50 km/h)
must not be exceeded.A towing distance of 30 miles (50 km)
must not be exceeded.&WARNING Risk of accident when towing a
vehicle which is too heavy
If the vehicle to be tow-started or towed away
is heavier than the permissible gross mass of
your vehicle, the following situations can
occur:
= The towing eye may become detached.
= The vehicle/trailer combination may
swerve or rollover.
Before tow-starting or towing away,
check if the vehicle to be tow-started ortowed away exceeds the permissible
gross mass.Information on the gross vehicle weight rating
of the vehicle can be found on the vehicle
identi"Ncation plate ( page 450).Do not open the driver\bs door or front
passenger door as the transmission may oth-
erwise shi"s to position ] automatically.Install the towing eye (  page 410).Fasten the towing device.*NOTE Damage due to incorrect connec-
tion of the tow barOnly connect the tow rope or tow bar to
the towing eyes.\bYou can also attach the tow bar to the trailer
hitch.Deactivate the automatic locking mechanism
(  page 82).Do not activate the HOLD function.Deactivate the tow-away alarm (  page 100).Deactivate Active Brake Assist (  page 257).Shi"s the transmission to position
\\ ( page 197).Release the electric parking brake.&WARNING Risk of accident due to limited
safety-related functions during the towing
process
Safety-related functions are limited or no lon-
ger available in the following situations:
= The vehicle is switched o"M.
= The brake system or power steering sys-
tem is malfunctioning.
= The energy supply or the on-board electri-
cal system is malfunctioning.
When your vehicle is towed away, signi"Ncantly
more e"Mort may be required to steer and
brake than is normally required.
Use a tow bar.Make sure that the steering wheel can
move freely before towing the vehicle
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*NOTE Damage due to excessive tractive
power
If you pull away sharply, the tractive power
may be too high and the vehicles could be
damaged.
Pull away slowly and smoothly.
Loading the vehicle for transport
Hybrid vehicles: Vehicles should be transported
only by professional towing companies.
Observe the notes on towing away (  page 406).Connect the towing device to the towing eye
in order to load the vehicle.\bYou can also attach the tow bar to the trailer
hitch.Shi"s the automatic transmission to position
\\ .\bThe automatic transmission may be locked in
position ] in the event of damage to theelectrics. To shi"s to \\, supply the on-board
electrical system with power (  page 402).Load the vehicle onto the transporter.Shi"s the automatic transmission to position
] .Use the electric parking brake to secure the
vehicle against rolling away.Secure the vehicle only by the wheels.
Vehicles with ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping Sys- tem PLUS)
&WARNING Risk of an accident when trans-
porting vehicles with Adaptive Damping
System PLUS
When transporting vehicles with Adaptive Damping System PLUS, the vehicle/trailer
combination may begin to rock and start to
skid.
Load the vehicle correctly onto the transporter.Secure the vehicle on all four wheels
with suitable tensioning straps.Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 35 mph (60 km/h) when trans-
porting.*NOTE Damage to the vehicle from secur-
ing it incorrectlyA"ser loading, the vehicle must be
secured on all four wheels. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.A minimum distance of 8 in (20 cm)
upwards and 4 in (10 cm) downwards
must be kept to the transport platform.Secure the vehicle on all four wheels a"ser
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4MATIC vehicles/vehicles with automatic trans-
missionMake sure that the front and rear axles come
to rest on the same transportation vehicle.*NOTE Damage to the drive train due to
incorrect positioning of the vehicleDo not position the vehicle above the
connection point of the transport vehi- cle.Towing eye storage location
Plug-in hybrid
The towing eye is located in the cargo compart-
ment on the right behind service "Oap 1 .
Not plug-in hybrid
Vehicles with two rows of seats
Towing eye 1 is located under the cargo "Ooor by
the tire-change tool kit.
Vehicles with three rows of seats
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Towing eye 1 is located under the cargo "Ooor.
Installing and removing the towing eye
Press the mark on cover 1 inwards and
remove.Screw in the towing eye clockwise at least
seven revolutions as far as it will go and
tighten it. If the towing eye cannot be screwed
in as described above, this may be because
the thread is dirty. The towing operation can-
not be performed.
Vehicles with a trailer hitch: vehicles with a trailer
hitch do not have a rear bracket for the towing
eye. Fasten the tow bar to the trailer hitch.
A"ser removing the towing eye, snap cover 1
into the bumper.*NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to incor-
rect use of the towing eye or trailer hitch
When a towing eye or trailer hitch is used to
recover a vehicle, the vehicle may be damaged
in the process.
Only use the towing eye or trailer hitch to
tow away or tow start the vehicle.Do not use the towing eye or trailer hitch
to tow the vehicle during recovery.Tow-starting the vehicle
Vehicles with automatic transmission
*NOTE Damage to the automatic transmis-
sion due to tow starting
The automatic transmission may be damaged
in the process of tow starting vehicles with
automatic transmission.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be tow started.Vehicles with automatic transmissions must
not be tow-started.
Electrical fuses
Notes on electrical fuses
&WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to overloaded lines
If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if
you replace it with a fuse with a higher amper-
age, the electric line could be overloaded.
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This could result in a "Nre.Always replace faulty fuses with speci-
"Ned new fuses containing the correct
amperage.*NOTE Damage due to incorrect fuses
Using incorrect fuses can result in damage to
electrical components or systems or their functions being considerably restricted.
Use only fuses approved for Mercedes-
Benz with the respective speci"Ned fuse
rating.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the
same rating, which you can recognize by the color and the label. The fuse ratings and further infor-
mation to be observed can be found in the fuse
assignment diagram.
Fuse assignment diagram: on the fuse box in the
cargo compartment (  page 412).
*NOTE Damage or malfunctions caused by
moisture
Moisture may cause damage to the electrical
system or cause it to malfunction.
When the fuse box is open, make sure
that no moisture can enter the fuse box.When closing the fuse box, make sure
that the seal of the lid is positioned cor-
rectly on the fuse box.
If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the cause traced and recti"Ned at a quali"Ned specialist
workshop.
Ensure the following before replacing a fuse: = The vehicle is secured against rolling away.
= All electrical consumers are switched o"M.
= The vehicle is switched o"M.
The electrical fuses are located in various fuse
boxes:
= Fuse box in the engine compartment on the
le"s-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed in
the direction of travel (  page 411)
=
Fuse box on the driver\bs side of the cockpit
(  page 412)
= Fuse box in the front passenger footwell
(  page 412)
= Fuse box in the cargo compartment on the
right-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed in the direction of travel (  page 412)
Opening and closing the fuse box in the engine
compartment
Requirement = You need a dry cloth and a screwdriver.
Observe the notes on electrical fuses (  page 410).
Opening
&WARNING Risk of injury from using the
windshield wipers when the hood is open
If the windshield wipers start moving when the
hood is open, you could be trapped by the
wiper linkage.
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Always switch o"M the windshield wipers
and vehicle before opening the hood.Remove any existing moisture from the fuse
box using a dry cloth.Loosen screws 2 and remove fuse box lid 1
from the top.ClosingCheck whether the seal is positioned correctly
in the lid.Insert the lid into the holder at the rear of the fuse box.Fold down the lid of the fuse box and tightenscrews 2.Close the hood.
Opening and closing the fuse box in the cockpit
=
Observe the notes on electrical fuses
(  page 410).
The fuse box is on the driver\bs side on the side of
the cockpit under a cover.
Mercedes-Benz recommends you have the fuse box opened at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.Opening and closing the fuse box in the front
passenger footwellContact a Mercedes-Benz service center for
further information.
Opening and closing the fuse box in the cargo
compartment
Observe the notes on electrical fuses
(  page 410).
Open the side cover.Remove cover 1.412Breakdown assistance

The fuse assignment diagram is on the side of the
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Notes on noise or unusual handling characteris-tics
Make sure there are no vibrations, noises or unusual handling characteristics when the vehicle
is in motion. This may indicate that the wheels or
tires are damaged. Hidden tire damage could also
be causing the unusual handling characteristics.
If you suspect that a tire is defective, reduce yourspeed immediately and have the tires and wheels
checked at a quali"Ned specialist workshop.
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tires
&WARNING Risk of injury through damaged
tires
Damaged tires can cause tire pressure loss.
Check the tires regularly for signs of
damage and replace any damaged tires immediately.&WARNING Risk of hydroplaning due to
insu"Pcient tire tread
*nsu"Pcient tire tread will result in reduced tire
grip.
In heavy rain or slush the risk of hydroplaning is increased, in particular where speed is not
adapted to suit the conditions.
Thus, you should regularly check the
tread depth and the condition of the
tread across the entire width of all tires.
Minimum tread depth for:
= Summer tires: