2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV display

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
General notes With Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus, you can
automatically switch between dipped-beam,
partial main-beam and main-beam headlamps.
Partial main-beam illumination is a form of illu-
mination whereby the main beam is directed
past other road users. Other road users are kept
out of the main beam. This prevents glare. If
there is a vehicle in front, for example, the main- beam headlamps illuminate the areas to its right
and left, and the vehicle in front is illuminated by
the dipped-beam headlamps.
The system automatically adapts the dipped-
beam headlamp range depending on the dis-
tance to the other vehicle. Once the system no
longer detects any other vehicles, it switches on the main-beam headlamps again.
If the main-beam or partial main-beam head-
lamps are causing too much reflection from traf-fic signs, the lights are automatically dimmed
and glare for the driver caused by the reflections
is thus avoided.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windscreen near the overhead control
panel.
Vehicles with drive program S+(Sport Plus): the
speed at which Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
switches between full beam and dipped beam is
increased when the drive program is switched
on.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus does not rec-
ognise road users:
R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus may not recognise road users who do
have lights, or may recognise them too late. In this, or in similar situations, the automatic
main-beam headlamps will not be deactivated
or will be activated despite the presence of
other road users. There is a risk of an acci-
dent. Always carefully observe the traffic conditions
and switch off the main-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is only an aid.
You are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's
lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and traf-
fic conditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
restricted if there is:
R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R dirt on the sensors or if the sensors are
obscured
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus on/off X
To switch on: turn the light switch to Ã.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction
display lights up when it is dark and the light
sensor switches on the dipped-beam head-
lamps.
At speeds above approx.25 km/h: the
headlamp range is automatically controlled
according to the distance to other road users.
At speeds above approx.30 km/h:
R if no other road users are detected, the
main-beam headlamps are automatically
switched on
R if other road users are detected, the partial
main-beam headlamps are automatically
switched on
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster also lights up.
At speeds below approx.25 km/hor when
there is sufficient street lighting:
R the partial main-beam headlamps are
switched off automatically
R the main-beam headlamps are switched off
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Exterior lightingLights and windscreen wipers

The
K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. The _indicator lamp in
the multifunction display remains lit.
X To switch off: move the combination switch
back to its normal position or move the light
switch to another position.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction
display goes out. Headlamps misted up on the inside
Under certain climatic and physical conditions,
moisture may form in the headlamp. This mois-
ture will not impair the function of the headlamp. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
; c Switches the front interior lighting on
= v Switches the rear interior lighting on/
off
? | Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
A p Switches the right-hand front reading
lamp on/off
B Switches the automatic interior lighting con-
trol on Rear overhead control panel (second row of seats)
: Switches the reading lamp on/off Rear overhead control panel (third row of seats)
:
Reading lamp Interior lighting control
General notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
except for when the key is in position
2in the
ignition lock.
The colour and brightness for the ambient light-
ing may be set via the multimedia system (see
the separate operating instructions).
Automatic interior lighting control X
To switch on: set the switch to centre posi-
tion B.
X To switch off: set the switch to the |
position. Interior lighting
125Lights and windscreen wipers Z

;
To demist the windscreen (Y page 137)
= To switch the residual heat on/off (Y page 140)
? To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification (Y page 135)
A To switch the rear window heating on/off (Y page 138)
B To set the temperature, right (Y page 136)
C To switch the ZONE function on/off (Y page 137)
D To switch the climate control on/off (Y page 135)
E To set the air distribution (Y page 136)
F To increase the airflow (Y page 137)
G To reduce the airflow (Y page 137)
H Display
I To set the climate mode (Y page 136)
J To switch air-recirculation mode on/off (Y page 138)
K To set climate control to automatic mode (Y page 135)
Rear control panel
L To increase the airflow (Y page 137)
M To set the temperature (Y page 136)
N To control the rear-compartment climate control automatically (Y page 135)
O To direct the airflow through the rear air vents (Y page 136)
P To switch the seat heating on the right-hand side on/off (Y page 112)
Q To direct the airflow through the footwell vents (Y page 136)
R To switch the rear climate control on/off (Y page 135)
S To reduce the airflow (Y page 137)
T To switch the seat heating on the left-hand side on/off (Y page 112)Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control with additional
rear-compartment climate control (3-zone) Front control panel
: To set the temperature, left (Y page 136)
; To demist the windscreen (Y page 137) Overview of climate control systems
133Climate control

=
To switch the ZONE function on/off (Y page 137)
? To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification (Y page 135)
To switch the residual heat on/off (Y page 140)
A To switch the rear window heating on/off (Y page 138)
B To set the temperature, right (Y page 136)
C To switch the rear climate control on/off
D To switch the climate control on/off (Y page 135)
E To set the air distribution (Y page 136)
F To increase the airflow (Y page 137)
G To reduce the airflow (Y page 137)
H Display
I To set the climate mode (Y page 136)
J To switch air-recirculation mode on/off (Y page 138)
K To set climate control to automatic mode (Y page 135)
Rear control panel
L To increase the airflow (Y page 137)
M To set the temperature (Y page 136)
N To control the rear-compartment climate control automatically (Y page 135)
O To direct the airflow through the rear air vents (Y page 136)
P To direct the airflow through the footwell vents (Y page 136)
Q To switch the rear climate control on/off (Y page 135)
R To reduce the airflow (Y page 137)Notes on using the automatic climate
control
Optimum use of the automatic climate
control The following contains notes and recommenda-
tions on how best to use THERMATIC automatic climate control or THERMOTRONIC.
R Activate climate control using the Ãand
Á buttons. The indicator lamps in the
à andÁ buttons light up.
R Vehicles with THERMOTRONIC:in auto-
matic mode, you can also use the ñbutton
to set a climate mode (FOCUS/MEDIUM/
DIFFUSE). The MEDIUM level is recommen-
ded.
R Set the temperature to 22 †.
R Use the "Windscreen demisting" function only
briefly until the windscreen is clear again.
R Use air-recirculation mode only briefly, e.g. if
there are unpleasant outside odours or when
in a tunnel. The windows could otherwise mist up as no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in
air-recirculation mode. R
Vehicles with THERMOTRONIC:use the
ZONE function to adopt the temperature set-
tings on the driver's side for the front-
passenger side and the rear compartment as well. The indicator lamp above the ábut-
ton goes out.
R Vehicles with THERMOTRONIC:use the
"residual heat" function if you want to heat or
ventilate the vehicle interior when the ignitionis switched off. The residual heat function can
be activated or deactivated only with the igni- tion switched off.
R If you change the settings of the climate con-
trol system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds at
the bottom of the screen in the multimedia
system display. You will see the current set-
tings of the various climate control functions.
During automatic engine switch-off, the climate
control operates only at a reduced capacity. If
you require the full climate control output, you
can switch off the ECO start/stop function by
pressing the ECO button (Y page 153).134
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

Automatic control
X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 148).
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are
activated.
X To switch to manual mode:press the _
button.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control:
when automatic mode is activated, you can
select a climate mode (Y page 136).Setting the climate mode
In automatic mode you can select the following
climate modes:
FOCUS high airflow, slightly cooler setting
MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting
DIFFUS Elow airflow, slightly warmer and
draught-free setting
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 148).
X Press the Ãbutton.
X Press the ñbutton repeatedly until the
desired climate mode appears in the display. Setting the temperature
THERMATIC automatic climate control Different temperatures can be set for the driv-
er's and front-passenger sides.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 148).
X To increase or decrease: turn control:or
B anti-clockwise or clockwise (Y page 131).
Change the temperature setting only in small increments. Start at 22 †. THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control You can select different temperature settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as well
as for the rear compartment.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 148).
X To increase or decrease temperature in
the front compartment: turn control:or
B anti-clockwise or clockwise (Y page 132).
Change the temperature setting only in small
increments. Start at 22 †.
X To increase or reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the front con-
trol panel:press the ábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton goes
out.
The temperature setting for the driver's side
is adopted for the rear compartment and the
front-passenger side.
X Turn control :anti-clockwise or clockwise
(Y page 132).
Change the temperature setting only in small increments. Start at 22 †.
X To increase or decrease the rear compart-
ment temperature using the rear control
panel: turn control Manti-clockwise or
clockwise on the rear control panel
(Y page 132).
Change the temperature setting only in small
increments. Start at 22 †. Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings Front control panel
P
Directs the airflow through the centre
vents
O Directs the airflow through the footwell
air vents
S Directs the airflow through the centre
and footwell vents
¯ Directs the airflow through the demister
vents
b Directs the airflow through the demister
and centre vents 136
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a
Directs the airflow through the footwell
and demister vents
_ Directs the airflow through the demister,
centre and footwell air vents
Rear control panel
M Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents in the rear
O Directs the airflow through the footwell
air vents
i Using the rear control panel, you can also
activate both air distribution positions simul-
taneously. In order to do this, press both air
distribution buttons. The air is then routed
through all rear air vents.
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side air vents. The side air vents can only be closed
when the controls on the side air vents are
turned downwards.
Setting X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 148).
X Press the _button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display. Setting the airflow
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 148).
X To increase: press theKbutton.
X To reduce: press theIbutton.
i You can use THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control to set the airflow in the rear
compartment separately. Switching the ZONE function on/off
X To activate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp above the ábutton
lights up.
THERMATIC automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is not
adopted for the front-passenger side.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control:
the temperature setting for the driver's side is not adopted for the front-passenger side and
the rear compartment.
X To deactivate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp above the ábutton
goes out.
THERMATIC automatic climate control: the
temperature setting for the driver's side is
adopted for the front-passenger side.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control:
the temperature setting for the driver's side is adopted for the front-passenger side and therear compartment. Demisting the windscreen
General notes You can use this function to defrost the wind-
screen or to demist the inside of the windscreen
and the front side windows.
Switch off the windscreen demisting function as
soon as the windscreen is clear again.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 148).
X To activate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following settings:
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windscreen and front
side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To deactivate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. The previous settings are reactivated.
Air-recirculation mode remains deactivated. Operating the climate control system
137Climate control

Demisting the windows
Windows misted up on the inside X
Activate the ¿orÁ cooling with air
dehumidification function.
X Activate automatic mode Ã.
X If the windows continue to mist up, activate
the "Windscreen demisting" function
(Y page 137).
i You should only select this setting until the
windscreen is clear again.
Windows misted up on the outside X
Switch on the windscreen wipers.
X Press the _button repeatedly until the
P orO symbol appears in the display.
i You should only select this setting until the
windscreen is clear again.
i If you clean the windows regularly, they do
not mist up so quickly. Rear window heating
General notes The rear window heating has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as soon
as the window is clear. It otherwise switches off automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear window
heating may switch off.
Switching on/off X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 148).
X Press the ¤button.
The indicator lamp in the ¤button lights
up or goes out.
Problems with the rear window heating Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions The rear window heating
has switched off prema-
turely or cannot be
switched on. The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
X Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps,
interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window heating
can be switched on again. Activating/deactivating air-recircula-
tion mode
General notes You can deactivate the flow of fresh air tempo-
rarily if unpleasant odours are entering the vehi-
cle from outside. The air already inside the vehi- cle will then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the win-
dows can mist up more quickly, in particular at
low temperatures. Only use air-recirculation
mode briefly to prevent the windows from mist- ing up. Switching on/off X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 148).
X To activate: press thedbutton.
The indicator lamp in the dbutton lights
up.
i In the event of high pollution levels
(THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control
only) or at high outside temperatures, air-
recirculation mode is automatically activated.
When air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically, the indicator lamp in the d
button is not lit. 138
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rol systemClimate control

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
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