Trailer Hitch - Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 2023 Operator's Manual

Fording depth
Model 1 Fording depth
Vehicles with steel suspen- 19.7 in (50 cm)
sion
Vehicles with AIRMATIC
Raised level 19.7 in (50 cm)
Angle of approach/departure
The specified values are maximum values for vehi-
cles that are in ready-to-drive condition.
Observe the notes on driving in mountainous ter-
rain ( page 159).
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Angle of approach/departure
Model 1 Angle of
approach
Vehicles with steel 21°
suspension*
Vehicles with AIR-
MATIC*
Standard level 21°
Raised level 24°
*Depending on the tire size
Maximum gradient-climbing ability
The vehicle's gradient-climbing ability depends on
the weight distribution in the vehicle, the terrain
conditions and the road surface conditions.
The specified value applies in the following cases:
the vehicle is ready to drive
R
the road surface conditions and thus traction
R
are good
A gradient-climbing ability of 100% corresponds to
an incline of 45°.
2 Angle of
Observe the notes on driving in mountainous ter-
departure
rain ( page 159).
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22°
Gradient-climbing ability
Model
21°
GLE 450 4MATIC
24°

Trailer hitch

General notes on the trailer hitch
Modifications to the cooling system may be nec-
essary, depending on the vehicle model. Retrofit-
ting a trailer hitch is permissible only if a trailer
load is specified in your vehicle documents.
Further information can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe the information and notes on the trailer
hitch ( page 256).
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Technical data 399
Maximum gradi-
ent-climbing abil-
ity
80%