2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV AUX

The remote control has a range of approximately
300 metres. This range is reduced by:
R sources of radio interference
R solid objects between the remote control and
the vehicle
R the remote control being in an unfavourable
position in relation to the vehicle
R transmitting from an enclosed space
If the remote control battery is low, the battery
symbol on the left of the display is shown as
empty. Replace the remote control battery and
observe the important safety notes when doing so (Y page 143).
Activating and deactivating the auxiliary
heating or auxiliary ventilation Remote control
:
Display
; u Activates the auxiliary heating or aux-
iliary ventilation
Checks the status
= . Sets the departure time
? ^ Deactivates the auxiliary heating or
auxiliary ventilation
A , Sets the departure time
X To activate: press and hold the ubutton.
ON is shown in the remote control display.
X To deactivate: press and hold the ^but-
ton.
OFF is shown in the remote control display.
Checking the status of the auxiliary heat-
ing or auxiliary ventilation
X Briefly press the ubutton. The following messages may appear in the dis-
play: Display Meaning
The auxiliary heating or
auxiliary ventilation is
switched off.
The auxiliary ventilation is
switched on. The number
in the display shows the
remaining time (in
minutes) for the auxiliary
ventilation.
The auxiliary heating is
switched on. The number
in the display shows the
remaining time (in
minutes) for the auxiliary
heating.
A departure time has been
activated. The departure
time appears in the dis-
play. A departure time has been
activated. The auxiliary
ventilation is currently
activated. The number in
the display shows the
remaining time (in
minutes) for the auxiliary
ventilation. If the vehicle is
not started after this time, the running time is
increased by five minutes. A departure time has been
activated. The auxiliary
heating is currently activa-
ted. The number in the dis- play shows the remaining
time (in minutes) for the
auxiliary heating. If the
vehicle is not started after
this time, the running time is increased by five
minutes. If the engine has not yet reached operating tem-
perature when it is started, the auxiliary heating running time is increased. The auxiliary heating
continues to run until the operating temperature
is reached. If this is the case, the ysymbol 142
Operating the climate control systemClimate control

appears in the remote control display and the
running time is zero minutes.
Setting the departure time Make sure that the time set in the vehicle is
correct before setting the departure time (see
the separate operating instructions). Otherwise, the auxiliary heating may switch on at the wrong
time and at an unsuitable location. When setting
the departure time, also observe the important
safety notes (Y page 140).
X Briefly press the ubutton.
X Press the ,or. button repeatedly
until the time to be changed appears in the
display.
X Press the uand^ buttons simultane-
ously.
The Îsymbol in the remote control display
flashes.
X Press the ,or. button to set the
desired departure time.
i The longer you press the
,or. but-
ton, the faster the time changes.
X Press the uand^ buttons simultane-
ously.
The new departure time is stored.
Activating the set departure time
X Briefly press the ubutton.
X Press the ,or. button repeatedly
until the desired departure time appears in
the display.
X Press the ubutton.
The Ísymbol, the departure time and,
depending on the selected departure time,
the letter A, BorCappear in the display.
Deactivating the set departure time
X Briefly press the ubutton.
The status of the auxiliary heating is shown in the display.
X Press the .button.
The first departure time stored appears in the
display.
X Press the ^button.
OFF is shown in the remote control display. Replacing the remote control battery Important safety notes
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WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan- ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in
severe health problems. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. H
Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants.
It is illegal to dispose of them
with the household rubbish.
They must be collected sep-
arately and disposed of in anenvironmentally responsible
recycling system. Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or to a col-
lection point for used batter-
ies.
Replacing the battery If the battery needs to be replaced, the battery
symbol on the left of the display is shown as
empty. A CR2450 lithium battery is required
when replacing the battery.
X Press a pointed object into recess :.
X Slide battery cover ;backwards in the direc-
tion of the arrow. Operating the climate control system
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X
Insert new battery =with the lettering facing
upwards.
X Slide battery cover ;in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow on the remote control until it engages.
Problems with the auxiliary heating/ventilation Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions FAIL¨ The signal transmission between the transmitter and the vehicle is
faulty.
X
Change your position in relation to the vehicle, moving closer if
necessary. FAIL The auxiliary heating/ventilation cannot be switched on or has
switched itself off.
The starter battery is not sufficiently charged.
X Charge the starter battery. The fuel tank content is below the reserve fuel level.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. The auxiliary heating/ventilation is malfunctioning.
X Have the auxiliary heating/ventilation checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Adjusting the air vents
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air out-
lets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air inlet grille on the bonnet and in
the engine compartment on the front-
passenger side free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves.
R never cover the vents or ventilation grilles in
the vehicle interior i
For virtually draught-free ventilation, adjust
the sliders of the air vents to the centre posi- tion. Adjusting the centre air vents
:
Centre air vent, left
; Centre air vent, right
= Centre vent thumbwheel, right
? Centre vent thumbwheel, left 144
Adjusting the air ventsClimate control

Problems with the transmission
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The transmission has
problems shifting gear. The transmission is losing oil.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. 7G-TRONIC:
The acceleration charac-
teristics are deteriorat-
ing.
The transmission no lon-
ger changes gear. The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is possible to shift only into
secondgear and reverse gear.
X Stop.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into secondgear; ifRis
selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. 9G-TRONIC:
The acceleration charac-
teristics are deteriorat-
ing.
The transmission no lon-
ger changes gear. The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only partly possible to engage the gears or the transmission is in
position N.
X Stop.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. Refuelling
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refuelling. G
WARNING
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a danger of injury. Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel
vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil-
dren.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin
with water and soap immediately.
R If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water immediately. Seek
immediate medical attention.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-
cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
R Change any clothing that has come into
contact with fuel immediately. Refuelling
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such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the
vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
! Take care not to damage the sealing strip
and the moulding on the side of the rear win- dow when scraping ice off the rear window.
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
You should drive particularly carefully on slip-
pery road surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration,
steering and braking manoeuvres. Do not use
cruise control or Distance Pilot DISTRONIC.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
X Shift the transmission to position N.
X Try to bring the vehicle under control by using
corrective steering.
When driving in snow with or without snow
chains, select driving program Slippery
(Y page 155).
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freezing
point do not guarantee that the road surface is
free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. You should pay
special attention to road conditions when tem-
peratures are around freezing point.
Further information on driving with snow chains
(Y page 364).
Further information on driving with summer
tyres (Y page 363).
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (Y page 369). Off-road driving
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or
turn on a steep incline, the vehicle could slip
sideways, tip and overturn. There is a risk of
an accident.
When driving on an incline, drive into the line of fall (upwards or downwards in a straight
line) and do not turn. G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If the vehicle level is high, the vehicle centre of gravity is raised. This could cause the vehicleto tip over more easily on uphill or downhill
gradients. There is a risk of an accident.
Select the lowest possible vehicle level.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
kerb or an unpaved road
R you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
kerb, a speed bump or a pothole in the road
R a heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tyres could be damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the strain they are designed
to.
If the underbody panelling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or 176
Driving tipsDriving and parking

Audio menu
Selecting a radio station :
Active station list
; Station with preset position
The multifunction display shows station ;with
station frequency or station name. The preset
position is also displayed if the station ;was
stored. Store stations ;in the multimedia sys-
tem.
X Switch on the multimedia system and select
radio; see the separate operating instruc-
tions.
X Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Audio
Audio menu.
X To select a preset list or station list: press
and briefly hold the 9or: button until
the preset list or station list in the desired
frequency range is shown in the multifunction
display.
X To select a station: briefly press9
or :.
i DAB radio mode (
DigitalAudioBroadcast-
ing) is an optimised digital transmission
standard designed for the mobile reception of
radio transmissions.
Audio player or audio media operation Audio files from various audio players or media
can be played, depending on the equipment fit-
ted in the vehicle.
X Switch on the multimedia system and select
audio CD or MP3 mode; see the separate
operating instructions.
X Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Audio Audiomenu.
X To select the next/previous track: briefly
press the 9or: button.
X To select a track from the track list (rapid
scrolling): press and hold the 9or:
button until desired track :has been
reached.
If you press and hold the 9or: button,
the rapid scrolling speed is increased. Not all audio players or media support this function.
If track information is stored on the audio player or media, the multifunction display will show the
number and title of the track. The current track does not appear in audio AUX mode ( Auxiliary
audio mode: external audio source connected).
Video DVD operation X
Switch on the multimedia system and select
video DVD; see the separate operating
instructions.
X Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Audio Audiomenu.
X To select the next or previous scene:
briefly press the
9or: button.
X To select a scene from the scene list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 9
or : button until desired scene :has
been reached. Menus and sub
menus
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X
Press :or9 to select the Limit Limit
speed (winter tyres): speed (winter tyres): function.
You will see the current setting.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to adjust the
permanent speed limiter in increments of ten
(160 km/h 160 km/h to240 km/h
240 km/h). The Off
Off setting
switches the permanent speed limiter off.
X Press the abutton to store the entry.
Further information on the permanent speed
limiter (Y page 184).
Activating/deactivating the automatic
locking feature
If you activate the Automatic door locks
Automatic door locks
function, the vehicle is centrally locked above a speed of approximately 15 km/h.
X Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Settings
Settings menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Vehicle
Vehicle submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Automatic door locks Automatic door locks function.
When the Automatic
Automatic door
doorlocks
locks function is
activated, the vehicle doors are displayed in
orange in the multifunction display.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
For further information on the automatic locking
feature; see (Y page 88).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking confirmation
If you switch on the Acoustic
Acoustic Lock Lockfunction, an
acoustic signal sounds when you lock the vehi-
cle.
X Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Settings Settingsmenu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Vehicle
Vehicle submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Acoustic Lock
Acoustic Lock function.
If the Acoustic Lock
Acoustic Lock function is activated,
the & symbol in the multifunction display
lights up orange.
X Press the abutton to save the setting. Heating submenu Auxiliary heating departure time
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DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or sufficient
ventilation is not possible, toxic exhaust
fumes can enter the vehicle, especially car-
bon monoxide. This is the case, e.g. in
enclosed spaces, or if the vehicle is stuck in
snow. There is a risk of fatal injuries.
You should switch off the auxiliary heating in
enclosed spaces which do not have an extrac- tion system, e.g. a garage. If the vehicle is
stuck in snow and you must leave the auxiliary
heating running, keep the exhaust pipe and
the area around the vehicle clear of snow. To guarantee a sufficient supply of fresh air, open
a window on the side of the vehicle away from the wind. G
WARNING
When the auxiliary heating is switched on,
parts of the vehicle can become very hot.
Flammable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact
with:
R hot parts of the exhaust system
R the exhaust gas itself
There is a risk of fire.
When the auxiliary heating is switched on,
make sure that:
R no flammable materials come into contact
with hot vehicle components
R the exhaust gas can escape from the
exhaust pipe unhindered
R the exhaust gas does not come into contact
with flammable materials.
! Operating the auxiliary heating/ventilation
draws on the vehicle battery. After you have
heated or ventilated the vehicle a maximum of two times, drive for a longer distance.
Only vehicles with auxiliary heating have this
function. Menus and submenus
253On-board computer and displays Z

In the
Heating
Heating submenu, you can select a
stored departure time or change a departure
time.
The auxiliary heating timer function calculates
the switch-on time according to the outside
temperature so that the vehicle is preheated by the departure time. When the departure time isreached, the auxiliary heating continues to heat
for a further five minutes and then switches off. The auxiliary heating adopts the THERMATIC or
THERMOTRONIC temperature setting.
You can switch off the auxiliary heating by using the remote control or the auxiliary heating but-
ton on the centre console.
i Switch the auxiliary heating on regularly
once a month for about ten minutes.
Further information on auxiliary heating
(Y page 140).
Selecting the departure time or deactivat- ing a selected departure time
X Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Settings
Settings menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Heating
Heating submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
You will see the selected setting.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select one
of the three departure times or Timer
Timer off off(no
timer active).
X Press ato confirm.
If a departure time is selected, the yellow
indicator lamp lights up on the auxiliary heat-
ing button.
Changing the departure time
X Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Settings
Settings menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Heating
Heating submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
You will see the selected setting.
X Press the :or9 button to select A A,B
B
or Change C
Change C.
X Press ato confirm.
You can now change the departure time.
X Press the =or; button to select the
display to be changed: hours, minutes. X
Press the :or9 button to set the
selected display.
X Press the abutton to store the entry.
The yellow indicator lamp on the auxiliary
heating button lights up.
Convenience submenu Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
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WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the steering
wheel.
If someone is trapped:
R press one of the memory function position
buttons, or
R move the switch for steering wheel adjust-
ment in the opposite direction to that in
which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped.
X Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Settings Settingsmenu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Convenience
Convenience submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Using :or9, select the Easy
EasyEntry/
Entry/
Exit Exit function.
If the Easy Easy Entry/Exit
Entry/Exit function is activated,
the vehicle steering wheel is displayed in
orange in the multifunction display.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature (Y page 115).
Switching belt adjustment on/off
X Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Settings Settingsmenu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Convenience
Convenience submenu.
X Press ato confirm. 254
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays