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Vehicle identification number (VIN)

Example: vehicle identification plate (Kuwait)

: Vehicle manufacturer

X Open the front right-hand door.

; Place of manufacture

X Open cover : in the direction of the arrow

= Date of manufacture

and remove it.

? Vehicle model

The VIN can be seen.

A VIN

The VIN can also be found on the vehicle iden-

tification plate ( Y page 386).

Engine number

The engine number is stamped into the crank-

case. You can obtain further information from

any qualified specialist workshop.

Service products and capacities

Example: vehicle identification plate (vehicles with

Important safety notes

Technical data

a trailer tow hitch – all other countries)

G WARNING

: Vehicle manufacturer (Daimler AG)

; EU type approval number (for certain coun-

Service product can be poisonous and haz-

tries only)

ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.

= VIN

Observe the instructions on the respective

? Maximum gross vehicle weight (kg)

original container when using, storing and dis-

A Maximum gross weight of vehicle combina-

posing off service products. Always store ser-

tion (kg)

vice products in the sealed original container.

B Permissible front axle load (kg)

Always keep service products out of the reach

C Permissible rear axle load (kg)

of children.

D Paint code

i The data shown on the vehicle identification

H Environmental note

plate are sample data. The data are different

Dispose of service products in an environ-

for every vehicle and may differ from the data

mentally-responsible manner.

shown here. You can find the data applicable

to your vehicle on the vehicle's identification

Service products include the following:

plate.

R fuels

R exhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g.

AdBlue ®

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R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)

Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact

R coolant

with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel

R brake fluid

vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil-

R windscreen washer fluid

dren.

R climate control system refrigerant

If you or others come into contact with fuel,

Components and service products must be

observe the following:

matched. Only use products recommended by

R Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin

Mercedes-Benz. Damage caused by the use of

products that have not been recommended is

with water and soap immediately.

not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or

R If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor-

goodwill gestures. They are listed in this

oughly with clean water immediately. Seek

Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro-

immediate medical attention.

priate section.

R If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-

You can identify service products approved by

Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on

cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.

the container:

R Change any clothing that has come into

R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)

contact with fuel immediately.

R MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)

Other designations or recommendations indi-

Tank capacity

cate a level of quality or a specification in

accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g. MB

Model

Total capa-

229.5). They have not necessarily been

city

approved by Mercedes-Benz.

GLE 250 d

70.0 l

Other identifications, for example:

R 0 W-30

GLE 500 e 4MATIC

80.0 l

R 5 W-30

All other models

93.0 l

R 5 W-40

You can obtain further information at any quali-

fied specialist workshop or on the Internet at

Model

Of which

reserve fuel

Technical data

GLE 250 d

Approx.

11.0 l

Fuel

GLE 500 e 4MATIC

Approx.

Important safety notes

10.0 l

G WARNING

Mercedes-AMG GLE 63

Approx.

4MATIC

14.0 l

Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel

Mercedes‑AMG GLE 63 S

incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-

4MATIC

sion.

All other models

Approx.

You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating

12.0 l

sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine

and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before

Petrol

refuelling.

Fuel grade

G WARNING

! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a

Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health.

petrol engine. Do not switch on the ignition if

There is a danger of injury.

you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.

Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system.

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389

Even small amounts of the wrong fuel can

that have been approved for your vehicle can

result in damage to the fuel system and the

be found on the instruction label on the inside

engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop

of the fuel filler flap.

and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained

Information on refuelling ( Y page 161).

completely.

Mercedes-AMG GLE 63

! Only refuel using unleaded petrol with at

least 95 RON, which conforms to the Euro-

! Only refuel using super unleaded petrol with

pean standard EN 228 or E DIN or an equiva-

at least 98 ROZ, that conforms to European

lent specification.

standard EN 228 or an equivalent specifica-

tion.

Fuel of this specification may contain up to

10% ethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for use

You can otherwise impair engine output or

with E10 fuel. You may refuel your vehicle

damage the engine.

using E10 fuel.

Fuel of this specification may contain up to

Fuel that does not conform to EN 228 can lead

10% ethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for use

to increased wear as well as damage to the

with E10 fuel. You may refuel your vehicle

fuel system, engine and exhaust system.

using E10 fuel.

! Only use the fuel recommended. Operating

! As a temporary measure, if the recommen-

the vehicle with other fuels can lead to dam-

ded fuel is not available, you may also use

age to the fuel system, engine and exhaust

unleaded petrol with an octane rating of

system.

95 RON. This may reduce engine perform-

ance and increase fuel consumption. As much

! Do not use the following:

as possible, avoid driving at full throttle.

R petrol with more than 10% ethanol

! As a temporary measure, if the recommen-

R E100 (100% ethanol)

ded fuel is not available, you may also use

R petrol with methanol

unleaded petrol in emergencies with an

R M100 (100% methanol)

octane rating of 91 RON.

R petrol with additives containing metal

Doing so results in noticeably higher fuel con-

sumption, and the engine power output is

R diesel

noticeably reduced. Avoid driving at full throt-

Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom-

tle.

mended for your vehicle.

If no fuel other than petrol with 91 RON or a

Technical data

You will usually find information about the fuel

lower grade is available, you should have the

grade on the fuel pump. If you cannot find the

vehicle adapted to run on this fuel at a quali-

label on the fuel pump, ask the filling station

fied specialist workshop.

staff.

Additives

As a temporary measure, if the recommended

fuel is not available, you may also use regular

! Operating the engine with fuel additives

unleaded petrol with an octane rating of

added later can lead to engine failure. Do not

91 RON. This may reduce engine performance

mix fuel additives with fuel. This does not

and increase fuel consumption. Avoid driving at

include additives for the removal and preven-

full throttle and sudden acceleration. Never

tion of residue build-up. Petrol must only be

refuel using fuel with a lower RON.

mixed with additives recommended by

Mercedes-Benz. Observe the instructions for

i In some countries, the petrol available may

use in the product description. More informa-

not be sufficiently low in sulphur. This fuel can

tion about recommended additives can be

temporarily produce unpleasant odours,

obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service

especially on short journeys. Returning to sul-

Centre.

phur-free fuel (sulphur content < 10 ppm) for

refuelling reduces odours immediately.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use fuel

brands that have additives.

i The fuels you can use in your vehicle may

The quality of the fuel available in some coun-

differ from the information in the Owner's

tries may not be sufficient. Residue could build

Manual depending on the country. The fuels

up in the fuel injection system as a result. In this

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390

case, in consultation with a Mercedes-Benz Ser-

Usually you will find information about the fuel

vice Centre, the fuel should be mixed with the

grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label

cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes-

on the petrol pump, ask the filling station staff.

Benz. Always observe the notes and mixing

Information on refuelling ( Y page 161).

ratios specified on the container.

Low outside temperatures

Diesel

In winter months, diesel fuel with an improved

cold flow quality is available. In Europe, the

Fuel grade

EN 590 standard defines various climate-

dependent temperature categories. Malfunc-

G WARNING

tions can be avoided by refuelling with diesel

If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash

fuel that corresponds to the climatic specifica-

tions outlined in EN 590. At unusually low out-

point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of

side temperatures, it is possible that the flow

pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running,

characteristics of the diesel fuel could be insuf-

components in the exhaust system may over-

ficient. Accordingly, diesel fuel from warmer

heat unnoticed. There is a risk of fire.

areas may not be suitable for operation in colder

Never refuel with petrol. Never add petrol to

climatic conditions.

diesel fuel.

i Further information on country-specific fuel

properties and fuel types with low-tempera-

! When refuelling, only use diesel fuel that

ture resistance can be obtained from oil com-

conforms to the European standard EN 590 or

panies, e.g. at filling stations.

is of equivalent quality. Fuel that does not

conform to EN 590 can lead to increased wear

as well as damage to the engine and exhaust

AdBlue ®

system.

Important safety notes

! Do not use the following:

R marine diesel

Comply with the important safety notes for ser-

R heating oil

vice products when handling AdBlue ®

R bio-diesel

( Y page 387).

R vegetable oil

AdBlue ® is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust

Technical data

gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. It is:

R petrol

R paraffin

R non-toxic

R kerosene

R colourless and odourless

Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and do

R non-flammable

not use any special additives. Otherwise,

If you open the AdBlue ® tank, small amounts of

engine damage may occur.

ammonia vapour may be released.

! Vehicles with diesel particle filters: in

Ammonia vapours have a pungent odour and are

particularly irritating to the skin, mucous mem-

countries outside the EU, only use low sulphur

branes and eyes. You may experience a burning

Euro diesel with a sulphur content of under

sensation in your eyes, nose and throat. You

50 ppm. Otherwise, the emission control sys-

may also experience coughing and watery eyes.

tem could be damaged.

Do not inhale any ammonia vapours that may be

! Vehicles without a diesel particle filter:

released. Fill the AdBlue ® tank only in well-ven-

in countries where only diesel fuel with a high

tilated areas.

sulphur content is available, you will need to

carry out your vehicle's oil change at shorter

Low outside temperatures

intervals. More information about the interval

for oil change can be obtained from any quali-

AdBlue ® freezes at a temperature of approx-

fied specialist workshop.

imately -11 †. The vehicle is delivered from the

factory equipped with an AdBlue ® preheating

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391

system. Winter operation can thus be guaran-

Engine oil

teed even at temperatures below -11 †.

General notes

Additives

! Only use AdBlue ® in accordance with ISO

22241. Do not use additives with AdBlue ®

and do not dilute AdBlue ® with water. This

may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas after-

treatment system.

Purity

! Impurities in AdBlue ® (e.g. due to other ser-

vice products, cleaning agents or dust) lead

to:

When handling engine oil, observe the important

R increased emission values

safety notes on service products ( Y page 387).

R damage to the catalytic converter

The quality of the engine oil is decisive for the

R engine damage

function and service life of an engine. After

R malfunctions in the BlueTEC ® exhaust gas

extensive tests, Mercedes-Benz approves

aftertreatment system

engine oils that correspond to the current tech-

nical standard.

Ensuring the purity of AdBlue ® is particularly

Therefore, only engine oils approved for

important with regard to avoiding malfunctions

Mercedes-Benz may be used in Mercedes-Benz

in the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment sys-

engines.

tem.

Further information on tested and approved

If AdBlue ® is pumped out of the AdBlue ® tank,

engine oils can be obtained from any Mercedes-

e.g. during repair work, do not use this fluid to

Benz Service Centre. Mercedes-Benz recom-

refill the tank. The purity of the fluid can no lon-

mends that you have the engine oil change car-

ger be guaranteed.

ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Mercedes-Benz approval is indicated on the oil

Filling capacities

Technical data

container by the inscription "MB-Freigabe" or

"MB-Approval" and the corresponding designa-

Model

Total capacity

tion, e.g. MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 229.51.

You can call up an overview of approved engine

All models

32.0 l

oils on the internet at

by entering

the designation, e.g. 229.5.

The table shows which engine oils have been

approved for your vehicle.

You can find the correct values for your model

with the help of the VIN on the vehicle identifi-

cation plate ( Y page 386).

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392

Petrol engines: for certain countries, different

Model

Replacement

engine oils can be used, provided that the main-

amount

tenance intervals are reduced. For more infor-

mation, please contact a qualified specialist

Mercedes-AMG

7.0 l

workshop. Missing values were not available at

GLE 43 4MATIC

the time of going to print.

GLE 500 4MATIC

8.5 l

Petrol engines

MB-Freigabe or

Mercedes-AMG

8.5 l

MB-Approval

vehicles

All models

229.5, 229.6

All other models

7.0 l

Mercedes-AMG vehicles

229.5

Additives

Diesel engines with a

MB-Freigabe or

! Do not use any additives with the engine oil.

diesel particulate filter

MB-Approval

This could damage the engine.

All models

228.51, 229.31,

229.51, 229.52

Brake fluid

G WARNING

Diesel engines without a MB-Freigabe or

diesel particulate filter

MB-Approval

The brake fluid continuously absorbs mois-

GLE 350 d 4MATIC

ture from the air. This results in the boiling

229.52

point of the brake fluid lowering. If the boiling

point of the brake fluid is too low, vapour

Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: use only SAE 0W-40

pockets may form when the brakes are sub-

or SAE 5W-40 engine oils.

jected to a heavy load. This would impair brak-

i If the engine oils listed in the table are not

ing efficiency. There is a risk of an accident.

available, you may add the following engine

Have the brake fluid renewed at the prescri-

oils until the next engine oil change:

bed intervals.

R Petrol engines: MB-Freigabe or MB-

Technical data

Approval 229.3 or ACEA A3/B3

Comply with the important safety notes for ser-

R Diesel engines: MB-Freigabe or MB-

vice products when handling brake fluid

Approval 229.3, 229.5 or ACEA C3

( Y page 387).

It may be used only once and the topping-up

Only use brake fluid approved for Mercedes-

quantity must not exceed 1.0 l.

Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval

331.0.

Filling capacities

Information about approved brake fluid can be

obtained at any qualified specialist workshop or

The following values refer to an engine oil

on the internet at

change, including the oil filter.

Missing values were not available at the time of

going to print.

i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a

qualified specialist workshop in accordance

Model

Replacement

with the replacement intervals and the

amount

replacement confirmed in the service report.

GLE 250 d

6.5 l

GLE 250 d 4MATIC

GLE 350 d 4MATIC

8.0 l

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393

The antifreeze/anti-corrosion additive concen-

Coolant

tration in the engine cooling system should:

Important safety notes

R Be at least 50%. This will protect the engine

cooling system against freezing down to

G WARNING

approximately -37 †.

If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com-

R Not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection down

ponents in the engine compartment, it may

to -45 †). Heat will otherwise not be dissipa-

ted as effectively.

ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.

Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/

Let the engine cool down before you top up

anti-corrosion additive concentration in accord-

the antifreeze. Make sure that antifreeze is

ance with MB Specifications for Service Prod-

not spilled next to the filler neck. Thoroughly

ucts 310.1.

clean the antifreeze from components before

i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is filled

starting the engine.

with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate

antifreeze and corrosion protection.

! Only add coolant that has been premixed

with the desired antifreeze protection. You

i The coolant is checked at specified intervals

could otherwise damage the engine.

at a qualified specialist workshop.

Further information on coolants can be found

in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser-

vice Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g. on the

Windscreen washer system

Internet at

Or con-

Important safety notes

tact a qualified specialist workshop.

G WARNING

! Always use a suitable coolant mixture, even

If windscreen washer concentrate comes into

in countries where high temperatures prevail.

contact with hot components of the engine or

Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not

sufficiently protected from corrosion and

the exhaust system, it can ignite. There is a

overheating.

risk of fire and injury.

Make sure the windscreen washer concen-

i Have the coolant regularly replaced at a

qualified specialist workshop and the replace-

trate does not come into contact with the filler

Technical data

ment confirmed in the service report.

neck.

Comply with the important safety notes for ser-

! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for

vice products when handling coolant

plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or MB

( Y page 387).

WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid could dam-

The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-

age the plastic lenses of the headlamps.

freeze/anti-corrosion additive. It is responsible

for the following:

! Only the washer fluids SummerFit and Win-

terFit can be mixed. Otherwise, the spraying

R anti-corrosion protection

nozzles could become blocked.

R antifreeze protection

Do not use distilled or de-ionised water. Other-

R raising the boiling point

wise, the level sensor may give a false reading.

If an antifreeze/anti-corrosion additive is pres-

When handling washer fluid, observe the impor-

ent in the correct concentration, the boiling

tant safety notes on service products

point of the coolant during operation will be

( Y page 387).

approximately 130 †.

At temperatures above freezing:

X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of

water and washer fluid, e.g. MB SummerFit.

Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.

Vehicle data

394

At temperatures below freezing:

Model

;

X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of

Height

Maximum

water and washer fluid, e.g. MB WinterFit.

when

headroom

opened

For the correct mixing ratio refer to the infor-

mation on the antifreeze reservoir.

Mercedes-

2157 mm -

1949 mm -

AMG vehicles

2159 mm

1950 mm

i Add washer fluid concentrate, e.g. MB Sum-

merFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer fluid all

year round.

All other mod-

;

els with:

Height

Maximum

when

headroom

Vehicle data

opened

General notes

Steel suspen-

2188 mm

1980 mm

sion

Please note that for the specified vehicle data:

(GLE 250 d)

R the heights specified may vary as a result of:

(GLE 250 d

tyres

4MATIC)

load

Steel sprung

2195 mm

1987 mm

- condition of the suspension

(all other mod-

- optional equipment

els)

R optional equipment reduces the maximum

payload

AIRMATIC

2140 mm -

1931 mm -

package

2215 mm

2006 mm

R vehicle-specific weight information can be

found on the vehicle identification plate

ON&OFFROAD

2140 mm -

1931 mm -

( Y page 386).

package

2245 mm

2036 mm

R for certain countries only: you can find vehi-

cle-specific vehicle data in the COC docu-

Missing values were not available at the time of

ments (CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY).

going to print.

These documents are delivered with your

vehicle.

Technical data

Mercedes-AMG vehicles

Observe the information relating to level con-

trol:

Vehicle length

4852 mm

R AIRMATIC package ( Y page 196)

Vehicle width including

2141 mm

R Off-Road Engineering package ( Y page 227)

exterior mirrors

Vehicle width excluding

1971 mm

exterior mirrors, without

Dimensions and weights

side running board

(Mercedes-AMG GLE 63

4MATIC)

(Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S

4MATIC)

Vehicle width excluding

exterior mirrors, with side

running board

Maximum vehicle height

1762 mm

(Mercedes-AMG GLE 63

4MATIC)

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