Trailer Hitch - Mercedes-Benz GLE Owner's Manual

546 Technical data
All models (vehi‐
1 1 Front
cles with AMG
Styling)
Vehicles with
Off-road package
Normal level 21°
Off-road level 1 23°
Off-road level 2 25°
Off-road level 3 27°
*Depending on the tyre size
Maximum gradient climbing ability
The vehicle's gradient climbing ability depends
on the weight distribution in the vehicle, the ter‐
rain conditions and the road surface conditions.
The specified value applies when:
the vehicle is ready to drive – fuel tank full,
R
all fluids topped up, with driver
the LOW RANGE off-road gear of the trans‐
R
fer case is engaged
the road surfaces conditions and thus the
R
2 2 Rear
traction are good
A gradient climbing ability of 100% corresponds
to an incline of 45°.
Observe the notes on driving in mountainous ter‐
rain .
24°
Model
26°
27°
Vehicles without Off-
29°
road package
Vehicles with Off-road
package
When LOW RANGE off-
road gear is engaged

Trailer hitch

General notes on the trailer hitch
Not all models can be used for trailer operation
( page 290).
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Modifications to the engine cooling system may
be necessary, depending on the vehicle model.
The retrofitting of a trailer hitch is only permissi‐
ble if a towing capacity is specified in your vehi‐
cle documents.
Further information can be obtained at a quali‐
fied specialist workshop.
Maximum gra‐
dient climbing
ability
80%
100%