2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV cruise control

rear-compartment climate con-
trol) ................................................ 133
Setting the air distribution ............. 136
Setting the air vents ...................... 144
Setting the airflow ......................... 137
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 136
Setting the temperature ............... .136
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 138
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 140
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 138
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 137
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................ .131
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 132
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control with additional rear-
compartment climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 133
Coat hooks ......................................... 318
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 33
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 342
COMAND Online
Driving dynamics displa y............... 232
Switching on/of f........................... 303
Combination switch .......................... 122
Connecting a USB device
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 303
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lights
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 244
Controller ........................................... 304
Convenience closing feature .............. 95
Convenience opening feature ............ 95Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 139
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 335
Display message ............................ 271
Important safety notes .................. 386
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 255
Temperature gaug e........................ 242
Warning lamp ................................. 299
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 270
Function/note s............................. 123
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 126
Crosswind Assist ................................. 75
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 181
Activation conditions ..................... 181
Cruise control lever ....................... 181
Deactivating ................................... 182
Display message ............................ 281
Driving system ............................... 180
Important safety notes .................. 180
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 181
Selecting ........................................ 181
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 181
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 320
Important safety notes .................. 320
Rear compartment ......................... 321
Temperature controlled ................. 321
Third row of seats .......................... 321 D
Data see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 247
Data modem mode
Telephone with Bluetooth ®
(SAP
profile) ........................................... 309 8
Index

Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 270
Function/notes ............................ .121
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 252
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
Diagnostics connection ......................30
Differential lock (display mes-
sage) .................................................. .277
Digital speedometer ......................... 245
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 270
Replacing bulbs ............................ .127
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 120
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 252
Switching on/off ........................... 121
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 156
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .275
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 289
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 336
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 258
Engine ............................................ 271
General information ....................... 258
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 258
Key ................................................ 289
Lights ............................................. 270
Safety systems .............................. 259
Tyres .............................................. 283
Vehicle .......................................... .285
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 186
Activation conditions ..................... 186
Cruise control lever ....................... 185
Deactivating ................................... 189
Display Message ............................ 280
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 190 Driving tips ................................... .190
Function/notes ............................ .184
Important safety notes .................. 184
Selecting ........................................ 186 Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 188
Stopping ........................................ 188
Warning lamp ................................. 301
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 70
Warning lamp ................................. 301
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .301
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 253
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .88
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 81
Control panel .................................. .41
Display message ............................ 287
Emergency locking ........................... 89
Emergency unlocking ....................... 89
Important safety note s.................... 87
Opening (from the inside) ................ 87
Power closing .................................. 88
Doors
Overview .......................................... 87
Drive program
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) ............................................... 228
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 229
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 159
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 158
Driver's door
see Door
Driving
Important safety notes .................. 147
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 337
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 120
Driving Assistance Plus package ..... 222
Driving assistance, crosswind ........... 75
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 179
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 70 Index
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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

K
Key Changing the battery ...................... .84
Checking the battery ...................... .84
Convenience closing feature ............ 95
Convenience opening feature .......... 95
Display message ............................ 289
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .81
Emergency key element ................... 83
Important safety note s.................... 81
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 83
Loss ................................................. 85
Modifying the programming ............. 83
Overview .......................................... 81
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 148
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Starting the engine ........................ 150
Key positions
Key ................................................ 148
KEYLESS GO .................................. 148
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 82
Convenience closing ........................ 96
Deactivation ..................................... 82
Display message ............................ 289
Locking ............................................ 82
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 149
Start function ................................... 83
Start/Stop button .......................... 148
Starting the engine ........................ 150
Unlocking ......................................... 82
Kickdown
Driving tip s.................................... 159
Manual gearshifting ....................... 162
Kneebag ............................................... 49 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 251
Display message ............................ 278
Function/information .................... 221
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 256
Lashing eyelets ................................. 316 Level control
AIRMATIC ...................................... 198
Level control (display message) ...... 276
Level control (vehicle with the Off- Road Engineering package)
Basic settings ................................ 193
Function/note s............................. 192
Important safety notes .................. 192
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 270
Light sensor (display message) ....... 270
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 252
Active light function ....................... 123
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 124
Automatic headlamp mod e............ 121
Cornering light function ................. 123
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 121
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 123
Hazard warning lamps ................... 122
Headlamp flashe r........................... 122
Headlamp rang e............................ 122
Light switch ................................... 120
Main-beam headlamp s................... 122
Motorway mod e............................. 123
Off-road lights ................................ 123
Parking lamps ................................ 121
Rear foglamp ................................. 121
Side lamps ..................................... 121
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 252
Turn signals ................................... 122
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 181
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 185
Variable limite r.............................. 183
Limiter
Deactivating, variabl e.................... 184
Function/note s............................. 182
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 183
Permanent ..................................... 184 14
Index

Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward manually ........................... 108
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 315
Important safety notes .................. 102
Overview ........................................ 102
Seat heating problem .................... 113
Seat ventilation problem ................ 113
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 118
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 112
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 113
Section
Sliding sunroof ................................ .97
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 343
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......341
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .251
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
AdBlue ®
special additive s.............. 384
Brake fluid ..................................... 386
Coolant (engine) ............................ 386
Engine oil ....................................... 385
Fuel ................................................ 382
Important safety notes .................. 381
Washer fluid ................................... 387
Setting the air distribution ............... 136
Setting the airflow ............................ 137
Setting the date/time format
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 303
Setting the language
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 303
Setting the time
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 303
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 255
On-board compute r....................... 251
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 256Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 121
Side marker lamp Display mes-
sage .................................................... 270
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 95
Convenience opening ...................... 95
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 139
Hinged side windows ....................... 94
Important safety notes .................... 93
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Overview .......................................... 93
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
Resetting ......................................... 96
Reversing feature ............................. 93
Sidebag ................................................ 49
SIM card
Inserting ........................................ 309
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 97
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Rain closing feature ......................... 98
Resetting ......................................... 98
see Panorama sliding sunroof
SMS
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 303
Snow chains
Information .................................... 364
Socket
Luggage compartment ................... 324
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 324
General notes ................................ 324
Rear compartment ......................... 324
Sound
Switching on/of f........................... 304
Specialist workshop ............................ 30
Spectacles compartment ................. 314
Speed limiter
Display message ............................ 281
Important safety notes .................. 182
Selecting ........................................ 183
Variable, activating ........................ 183
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control 20
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

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift pad-
dles 160
;
Combination switch 122
=
Instrument cluster 35
?
Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 156
B
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
warning display
202
C
Overhead control panel 40
D
Climate control systems 131
E
Ignition lock 148
Start/Stop button 148 Function Page
F
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
113
G
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
113
Steering wheel heating 114
H
Cruise control lever 181
I
Opens the bonnet 333
J
Diagnostics connection 30
K
Electric parking brake 170
L
Light switch 120Cockpit
33At a glance

Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 40
;
Parking Assist warning dis-
play
201
=
Combination switch 122
?
Instrument cluster 35
A
Horn
B
DIRECT SELECT lever 156
C
Steering wheel gearshift pad-
dles 160
D
Light switch 120
E
Diagnostics connection 30 Function Page
F
Opens the bonnet 333
G
Electric parking brake 170
H
Ignition lock 148
Start/Stop button 148
I
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
113
J
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
113
Steering wheel heating 114
K
Cruise control lever 181
L
Climate control systems 13134
CockpitAt a glance