2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV tow

Factory setting submenu ............... 255
Heating submenu ........................... 253
Important safety notes .................. 241
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 251
Light submenu ............................... 252
Menu overview .............................. 244
Message memory .......................... 258
Navigation menu ............................ 245
On and Offroad menu .................... 255
Operating the TV ............................ 248
Operating video DVD ..................... 247
Operation ....................................... 242
RACETIMER ................................... 256
Service menu ................................ .251
Settings menu ............................... 251
Standard displa y............................ 244
Telephone menu ............................ 248
Trip menu ...................................... 244
Vehicle submenu ........................... 252
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 27
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety note ...................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 241
Overhead control panel ...................... 40
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 68
Owner's Manual
Overview .......................................... 27 P
Paint code .......................................... 380
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 339
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama sliding sunroof
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 139
Important safety information ........... 97
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ............................................... 100
Operating ......................................... 99
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 99
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100 Rain closing feature ......................... 99
Reversing feature ............................. 97
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 168
Parking brake ................................ 170
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 118
Reversing camera .......................... 207
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Pilot .................................. 204
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 203
Driving system ............................... 201
Function/note s............................. 201
Important safety notes .................. 201
Problems (faults) ........................... 203
Sensor rang e................................. 201
Towing a trailer .............................. 201
Warning display ............................. 202
Parking brake
Applying automaticall y................... 170
Applying or releasing manually ...... 170
Display message ............................ 261
Electric parking brake .................... 170
Emergency braking ........................ 171
General information ....................... 170
Releasing automaticall y................. 171
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 270
Switching on/of f........................... 121
Parking Pilot
Display Message ............................ 279
Exiting a parking space .................. 206
Function/note s............................. 204
Important safety notes .................. 204
Parking .......................................... 205
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 268
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 268
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 68
Phone book
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 303 Index
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Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions)
.................................................. 343
Power closing ...................................... 88
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................2 64
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 265
Operation ......................................... 56
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78
Immobiliser ...................................... 78
Interior motion sensor ..................... 80
Tow-away protection ........................ 79
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 26
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 150
General notes ................................ 150
Hill start assist ............................... 151
Trailer ............................................ 151 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 31
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 30R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 256
Radiator cover ................................... 333
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 247
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 303
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Rain closing feature
Sliding sunroof ................................. 98 Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof)
................................... 99
Reading lamp ..................................... 125
Rear bench seat
Folding the bench seat forwards/back ............................................... 316
Rear compartment
Exit/entry position (3rd row of
seats) ............................................. 108
Setting the air vents ..................... .145
Setting the temperature ................ 136
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 270
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Rear seat
Adjusting ....................................... 107
Display message ............................ 287
Rear Seat Entertainment System
AUX jacks ...................................... 311
AUX jacks CD/DVD drive .............. 311
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 138
Switching on/off ........................... 138
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 130
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 47
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ....... .117
Dipping (manual )........................... 116
Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 35
Important safety notes .................. 163
Notes for Mercedes‑AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 383
Refuelling process ......................... 164
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 141
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 143
Garage door opener ....................... 326
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 326
Replacing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 127 18
Index

Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 245
In the Instrument cluster ................. 35
Segments ...................................... 241
Selecting a display unit .................. 251
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 150
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 149
STEER CONTROL ..................................78
Steering
Display message ............................2 89
Steering Pilot
Activating/deactivating ................. 250
Display message ............................ 281
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 114
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 113
Button overview ............................... 36
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 242
Cleaning ......................................... 343
Important safety notes .................. 113
Steering wheel heating .................. 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 118
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 160
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Switching on/of f........................... 114
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 256
Stowage areas ................................... 312
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 313
Centre console .............................. 314
Centre console (rear) ..................... 314
Cup holde r..................................... 320
Glove compartment ....................... 313
Important safety information ......... 312
Spectacles compartment ............... 314
Stowage net ....................................... 314
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 314
Summer tyres
In winter ........................................ 363
Sun blind
Rear side window s......................... 322 Sun visor
............................................ 322
Suspension settings
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 200
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 256
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 310
Switching the auxiliary heating/
ventilation
On/off ........................................... 141 T
Tailgate Display message ............................ 286
Emergency unlocking ....................... 93
Important safety notes .................... 89
Limiting the opening angle ............... 92
Opening dimensions ...................... 387
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 92
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 90
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 90
Power closing .................................. 88
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 381
Information .................................... 379
Trailer load s................................... 390
Tyres/wheels ................................. 374
Vehicle data ................................... 387
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 248
Authorising a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 307
Connecting a Mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 306
Display message ............................ 289
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 248
Number from the phone book ........ 248
Redialling ....................................... 249
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 248
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 303
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 307 Index
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Telephone compartment ................3
13
Telephone module with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) Activating and connecting the
module .......................................... .308
Charging a mobile phone .............. .310
Connecting the mobile phone ....... .309
Connecting the module via a USB
cable .............................................. 308
Data modem mode ........................ 309
Installing the module ..................... 308
Introduction ................................... 307
Saving/deleting the PIN for the
SIM card ........................................ 310
Settings ......................................... 310
SIM card mode .............................. 309
Text messages ............................... 310
Transferring the phone book .......... 310
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 242
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .255
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .255
Outside temperature ..................... .241
Setting (climate control) ................ 136
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 255
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................ .180
Text messages
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth ®
(SAP profile) ....................... 310
Through-loading ................................ 315
Time
see Separate Owner's manual
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 256
TIREFIT Kit
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Important safety notes .................. 348
Storage location ............................ 346
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 350
Tyre pressure reached ................... 350
Using ............................................. 349
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit Top Tether
............................................ 60
Total distance recorder .................... 244
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 79
Deactivating ..................................... 79
Function .......................................... .79
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 359
Important safety notes .................. 356
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 356
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 358
Transporting the vehicle ................ 358
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 224
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 227
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 390
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 74
Failure check for LEDs ................... 238
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 201
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 151
Swinging out the ball coupling ....... 235
Swinging the ball coupling in ......... 235
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 288
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 357
Removing the towing eye ............... 357
With both axles on the ground ....... 358
Towing eye ......................................... 345
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 250
Display message ............................ 278
Function/note s............................. 217
Important safety notes .................. 218
Instrument cluster display ............. 218
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 238
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 220
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 342
Coupling up a traile r...................... 236
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 237
Driving tips .................................... 234
Important safety notes .................. 233 22
Index

Leaving parked up .........................1
71
Locking (in an emergency) .............. .89
Locking (key) ................................... 81
Lowering ........................................ 373
Operating safety .............................. 27
Parking .......................................... 168
Pulling away ................................... 150
Raising ........................................... 371
Registration ..................................... 30
Securing from rolling away ............ 370
Towing away .................................. 356
Transporting .................................. 358
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 89
Unlocking (key) ................................ 81
Vehicle data ................................... 387
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 387
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 389
Fording depth ................................ 388
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 389
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 387
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 89
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 380
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 198
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 275
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 345
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 247
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 303
VIN ...................................................... 380
Seat ............................................... 381
Type plate ...................................... 380 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 293
Brakes ........................................... 292
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 301
Distance warning signal ................. 301
ESP ®
.............................................. 295
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 296 Fuel tank ........................................ 298
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 181
LIM (Distance Pilot DISTRONIC) .... 185
LIM (variable limiter) ...................... 183
Overview .......................................... 35
Parking brake ................................ 298
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 43
Reserve fue l................................... 298
Seat belt ........................................ 291
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 302
Warning triangle ................................ 345
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 289
Weather display (COMAND Online)
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 303
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 374
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 373
Wheel chock ...................................... 370
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 369
Changing/replacing ....................... 369
Checking ........................................ 361
Cleaning ......................................... 340
Emergency spare wheel ................. 375
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 372
Fitting a wheel ............................... 370
Important safety notes .................. 361
Information on driving .................... 361
Overview ........................................ 361
Removing a wheel .......................... 372
Snow chains .................................. 364
Storing ........................................... 370
Tightening torque ........................... 373
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 374
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 267
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 340
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 137
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Important safety notes .................. 387
Topping up ..................................... 336 24
Index

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Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is used for connect- ing diagnostic equipment at a qualified special-
ist workshop. G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be affec-
ted. There is a risk of an accident.
Only connect equipment to a diagnostics con-
nection in the vehicle, which is approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
Always fit the floormats securely and as pre-
scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place several floor- mats on top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equipment
on the diagnostics connection is used, the
starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con-
nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor-
mation being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of
the next emissions test during the main inspec- tion. Qualified specialist workshop
A qualified specialist workshop has the neces-
sary special skills, tools and qualifications to
correctly carry out any necessary work on your
vehicle. This particularly applies to work rele-
vant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R modifications, installations and conversions
R work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres to
carry out technical inspections on certain vehi-
cles. The quality or safety of the vehicle is
improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about vehi-
cle checks if it has your registration data.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet been
registered in your name in the following cases:
R if your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer
R if your vehicle has not yet been inspected at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre 30
Introduction

Centre console, lower section
i
Vehicles with the Off-Road Engineering
package Function Page
F
Stowage compartment 314
Cup holders 320
Ashtray 323
Cigarette lighter 323
Power socket 324
G
Selector wheel for level con-
trol
192
H
Ã
DSR (Downhill Speed
Regulation) 227
I
Manual gearshifting (perma-
nent setting)
160
J
DYNAMIC SELECT controller 155
K
Stowage space with Media
Interface
313 Function Page
L
Touchpad (see the separate
operating instructions) M
Back button (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions) N
Multimedia system control-
ler (see separate operating
instructions) O
g
Switches to the favour-
ites button (see the separate
operating instructions) P
Switches to the vehicle set-
tings display (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions)
Q
+
LOW RANGE off-road
gear 23038
Centre consoleAt a glance

i
Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package and
Mercedes-AMG vehicles Function Page
F
Stowage compartment 314
Cup holders 320
Ashtray 323
Cigarette lighter 323
Power socket 324
G
Ã
DSR (Downhill Speed
Regulation) 227
H
Manual gearshifting (perma-
nent setting)
160
I
DYNAMIC SELECT controller 155
J
Stowage space with Media
Interface
313
K
Touchpad (see the separate
operating instructions) Function Page
L
Back button (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions)
M
Multimedia system control-
ler (see separate operating
instructions)
N
g
Switches to the favour-
ites button (see the separate
operating instructions) O
Switches to the vehicle set-
tings display (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions) AMG RIDE CONTROL
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
200
P
Á
Level control 198Centre console
39At a glance