2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV ABS

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 227
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 41
Display in the multimedia system .. 214
Function/notes ............................ .212 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 259
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety notes .................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 293
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 310
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .138
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 135
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 250
Display message ............................ 279
Function/notes ............................ .222
Towing a trailer .............................. 224
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 250
Display message ............................ 264
Function/notes ................................ 70
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 250
Display message ............................ 265
Function/notes ................................ 75
Important safety notes .................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 301 Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 276
Function/notes ............................ .198
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 251
Display message ............................ 278
Function/notes ............................ .224
Towing a trailer .............................. 227
Active light function ......................... 123
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 71
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 72
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .200
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 271
Function/notes ............................ .124
Switching on/off ........................... 124
AdBlue ®
Display message ............................ 274
Filling capacity ............................... 385
Important safety notes .................. 384
Topping up ..................................... 166
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 385
Address book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 303
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 122
Adjusting the volume
COMAND Online ............................ 304
Adjusting volume
Audio 20 ........................................ 304
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes ............................ .197
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 131
Air filter (white display message) .... 274
AIR FLOW .......................................... .136
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Glove compartment ....................... 145
Important safety notes .................. 144
Rear ............................................... 145
Setting .......................................... .144
Setting the centre air vents ........... 144 4
Index

Setting the side air vents ............... 145
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation .......................... 50
Introduction ..................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Airbags
Display message ............................ 268
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 48
Important safety guidelines ............. 47
Kneebag ........................................... 49
Sidebag ............................................ 49
Triggering ......................................... 54
Windowbag ...................................... 49
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 197
Function/note s............................. 196
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 78
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 78
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 200
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 255
Anti-glare film .................................... 331
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 179
Aquaplaning ....................................... 175
Ashtray ............................................... 323
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 249
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 249
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 337
Hiding a service message .............. 336 Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 337
Service message ............................ 336
Special service requirements ......... 337
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 78
Function ........................................... 78
Switching off the alarm .................... 78
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 250
Display message ............................ 275
Function/note s............................. 216
Audio 20
Switching on/of f........................... 303
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 247
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 270
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 152
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 152
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 268
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 50
Problems ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 53
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 121
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 159
Changing gear ............................... 159
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 156
Display message ............................ 285
Drive program display .................... 158
Drive programs .............................. 159
Driving tips .................................... 159
DYNAMIC SELECT controlle r......... 155
Emergency running mode .............. 163
Engaging drive position .................. 158
Engaging neutral ............................ 157
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 157
Engaging reverse gear ................... 157 Index
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Engaging the park position ............ 156
Gliding mod
e................................. 159
Kickdown ....................................... 159
Manual shifting .............................. 160
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 255
Overview ........................................ 156
Problem (fault) ............................... 163
Pulling away ................................... 150
Starting the engine ........................ 150
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 160
Trailer towing ................................. 159
Transmission position display ........ 158
Transmission positions .................. 158
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 163
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 311
Auxiliary heating
Setting ........................................... 253
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 288
Important safety notes .................. 140
Problem (display message) ............ 144
Remote control .............................. 141
Setting the departure time ............. 143
Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 141
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 390 B
Back button ....................................... 304
Bag hook ............................................ 317
Ball coupling
Swinging in .................................... 235
Swinging out .................................. 235
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 69
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 84
Replacing ......................................... 84
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 353
Display message ............................ 272
Important safety notes .................. 351
Jump starting ................................. 354 Overview ........................................ 351
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 54
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 250
Display message ............................ 279
Notes/function .............................. 219
Trailer towing ................................. 220
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth ®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 307
BlueTEC
Topping up AdBlue ®
....................... 166
BlueTEC (AdBlue ®
) ............................. 384
Bluetooth ®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 307
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 303
Telephony ...................................... 306
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 332
Closing ........................................... 333
Display message ............................ 287
Important safety notes .................. 332
Opening ......................................... 333
Boot
see Tailgate
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 263
Note s............................................. 386
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 72
Display message ............................ 270
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 71
BAS .................................................. 69
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 386
Display message ............................ 259 6
Index

EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 75
STEER CONTROL ............................. 78
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 69
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 75
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 71
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 69
Distance warning function ............... 70
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Important safety guidelines ............ .68
Overview .......................................... 68
Driving system
ADS ............................................... 197
AIRMATIC package ........................ 196
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC .............1 84
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 191
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 222
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 201
Parking Pilot .................................. 204
Speed limiter ................................. 182
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 212
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 222
Active Curve System ..................... .198
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 224
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 200
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 216
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 219
Cruise control ................................ 180
Display message ............................ 275
HOLD function ............................... 195
Lane Keeping Assist ..................... .221
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package) ........... 192
Reversing camera .......................... 207
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 217
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 175
Automatic transmission ................. 159
Brakes .......................................... .173
Distance Pilot DISTRONI C............. 190 Downhill gradient ........................... 173
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................. 175
Driving on flooded roads ................ 175
Driving on sand .............................. 178
Driving on wet roads ...................... 175
Driving over obstacles ................... 179
Fuel ................................................ 172
General .......................................... 172
Icy road surfaces ........................... 175
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 174
New brake pads/linings ................ 174
Off-road driving .............................. 177
Off-road fording ............................. 175
Running-in tip s............................... 147
Snow chains .................................. 364
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 120
The first 1500 km .......................... 147
Towing a trailer .............................. 234
Travelling uphill .............................. 179
Tyre ruts ........................................ 179
Wet road surface ........................... 174
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 278
Function/note s............................. 227
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 247
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 303
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 155 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 254
Function/note s............................. 115
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 116
Function/note s............................. 115
Switching on/of f........................... 254
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 261
Function/note s................................ 75
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 172
On-board compute r....................... 245 10
Index

Installation .....................................3
79
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 248
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 325
Transmission output (maximum) .... 379
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 83
MOExtended tyres .............................347
Motorway mode ................................ 123
MP3
Operating ....................................... 247
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 303
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .243
Permanent display ......................... 251
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 242
Overview .......................................... 36
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
Music files
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 303 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 245
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 303
see separate operating instructions
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 147O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 47
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n.......................... 50
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes .................... 42
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 68
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Restraint system introduction .......... 42 Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Seat belts ........................................ 44
Odometer
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 389
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 178
Checklist before driving off-road .... 178
Fording depth ................................ 388
General information ....................... 177
Important safety notes .................. 176
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 389
Travelling uphill .............................. 179
Off-road lights .................................... 123
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/note s............................. 228
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/note s............................. 229
Off-road drive program .................. 229
Offroad Plus drive progra m............ 230
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the Off-Road Engineering package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 232
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 227
DSR ............................................... 227
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 230
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 72
Off-road ABS .................................... 69
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 74
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 229
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 255
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 255
Assistance menu ........................... 249
Audio menu ................................... 247
Convenience submenu .................. 254
Display messages .......................... 258
Displaying a service message ........ 337
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 190 16
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

Instrument cluster
i
Instrument cluster with speedometer
(km/h) Function Page
:
Speedometer with segments 241
Indicator and warning lamps:
å
ESP®
OFF 295
!
ABS 293
J
Brakes (red) 292
L
Dipped-beam head-
lamps 121
T
Side lamps 121
÷
ESP® 295
K
Main-beam headlamps 122
!
Electric parking brake
(red) 298
!
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 298
J
Brakes (yellow) 292
·
Distance warning 301
;
#!
Turn signals 122 Function Page
=
Multifunction display 243
?
Rev counter 241
Indicator and warning lamps:
R
Rear fog lamp 121
;
Engine diagnostics 298
h
Tyre pressure monitor 302
6
Restraint system 43
ü
Seat belts 291
%
Diesel engine: preglow 150
A
Coolant temperature gauge 242
Indicator and warning lamps:
?
Coolant 299
B
Fuel gauge display
Indicator and warning lamps:
8
Reserve fuel with fuel
filler flap location indicator
(right-hand side) 298
C
Instrument cluster lighting 241
i
Information on displaying the outside tem-
perature in the multifunction display can be found under "Outside temperature display"
(Y
page 241). Instrument cluster
35At a glance

If the system determines that it can offer addi-
tional protection to that provided by the seat
belt, a windowbag may be deployed in other
accident situations (Y page 54).Automatic front-passenger front air-
bag deactivation
Introduction In order to recognise a child restraint system on
the front-passenger seat, the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system cat- egorises the person in the front-passenger seat.Depending on that result, the front-passenger
front airbag is either enabled or disabled. If a
rearward-facing child restraint system is fitted
to the front-passenger seat, the PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up after
the system self-test and remain lit. The front-
passenger front airbag is disabled.
The system does not disable:
R the sidebag
R the windowbag
R the seat belt tensioner
In the following situation, the sidebag and the
seat belt tensioner are deactivated:
R the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system has not categorised the
person in the front-passenger seat as an adult or a person of corresponding stature and
R the seat belt tongue of the seat belt is not
inserted into the front-passenger seat belt
buckle
Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with the
automatic front-passenger front airbag deacti-
vation system (Y page 61). If this is not the
case, always install a child restraint system on a
suitable rear seat (Y page 62).
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat, be
sure to observe the correct positioning of the
child restraint system. Never place objects
under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. a
cushion. The entire base of the child restraint
system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the
forward-facing child restraint system must, as
far as possible, be resting on the backrest of the
front-passenger seat. The child restraint system
must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the head restraint position accord-
ingly. Only then is the correct function of the
automatic front-passenger front airbag deacti-
vation system guaranteed. Always observe the
information on suitable positioning of the child
restraint system (Y page 62) in addition to the
child restraint system manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions.
Operation of automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation :
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
; PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled or ena-
bled.
X Press the Start/Stop button once or twice, or
turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
The system carries out a self-diagnosis.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simul- taneously for approximately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front airbag:
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
onds, then both indicator lamps are off
(PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the front-
passenger front airbag is able to deploy in the
event of an accident.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. It will then
not be deployed in the event of an accident.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is
off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp shows the status of the front-passenger
front airbag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
cator lamp may be lit continuously or be off. 50
Occupant safetySafety