2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV oil additives

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

ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 152
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 152
Deactivating/activating ................ .153
General information ....................... 151
Important safety notes .................. 151
Introduction ................................... 151
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 89
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 83
General notes .................................. 83
Inserting .......................................... 84
Locking vehicle ................................ 89
Removing ......................................... 83
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .89
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 375
Important safety notes .................. 375
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................ .377
Removing ....................................... 375
Storage location ............................ 375
Stowing .......................................... 375
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 93
Vehicle ............................................. 89
Engine
Display message ............................ 271
ECO start/stop function ................ 151
Engine number ............................... 381
Jump-starting ................................. 354
Running irregularl y......................... 154
Starting (important safety notes )... 149
Starting problems .......................... 154
Starting the engine with the key .... 150
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 150
Stopping ........................................ 169
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 359 Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 298
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 379
Problem (fault) ............................... 154
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 385
Checking the oil level ..................... 334
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 334
Display message ............................ 273
Filling capacity ............................... 385
Notes about oil grade s................... 385
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 334
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 255
Topping up ..................................... 334
Engine switch-off
see ECO start/stop function
Entering an address
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 303
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 26
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 256
Characteristics ................................. 73
Deactivating/activating ................... 73
Display message ............................ 259
Function/note s................................ 72
General notes .................................. 72
Important safety guidelines ............. 73
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 295
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 72
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 342
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 116
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 117
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 255 Index
11

The following cause engine failure or damage
to the exhaust system:
R Use of engine oils and oil filters that have
not been expressly approved for the service
system
R Replacement of engine oil and oil filter after
the replacement interval specified by the
service system has expired
R Use of engine oil additives
! Do not add too much oil. Topping up with too
much engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off. Example: engine oil filler cap
X Turn cap :anti-clockwise and remove it.
X Top up the engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on
the oil dipstick, top up with 1.0 lof engine oil.
X Replace cap :on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Make sure that the cap locks securely into
place.
X Check the oil level again with the oil dipstick
(Y page 334).
Further information on engine oil (Y page 385).Other service products
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
There is a risk of injury when accessing the
engine compartment. As far as possible, allow the engine to cool
down and only touch the components descri-
bed in the following. G
WARNING
The cooling system is pressurised, particu-
larly when the engine is warm. If you open the cap, you could be scalded if hot coolant
sprays out. There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before you open the
cap. Wear gloves and eye protection. Open
the cap slowly to release the pressure. G
WARNING
If windscreen washer concentrate comes into contact with hot components of the engine or
the exhaust system, it can ignite. There is a
risk of fire and injury.
Make sure the windscreen washer concen-
trate does not come into contact with the filler neck.
Checking the coolant level X
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Check the coolant level only if the vehicle is
on a level surface and the engine has cooled
down.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 148).
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (Y page 150).
X Check the coolant temperature gauge in the
multifunction display.
The coolant temperature must be below
70 †. Engine compartment
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Vehicle identification plate (example: vehicles with
a trailer tow hitch – all other countries)
: Vehicle manufacturer (Daimler AG)
; EU type approval number (for certain coun-
tries only)
= VIN
? Maximum gross vehicle weight (kg)
A Maximum gross vehicle weight of vehicle
combination (kg)
B Permissible front axle load (kg)
C Permissible rear axle load (kg)
D Paint code
i The data shown on the vehicle identification
plate is sample data. This data is different for every vehicle and may differ from the data
shown here. You can find the data applicable to your vehicle on the vehicle's identification
plate. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
X
Open the front right-hand door.
X Open cover :in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
The VIN can be seen.
The VIN can also be found on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (Y page 380). Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the crank-
case. You can obtain further information from
any qualified specialist workshop. Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Service product can be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the instructions on the respective
original container when using, storing and dis- posing off service products. Always store ser-
vice products in the sealed original container. Always keep service products out of the reach
of children. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R fuels
R exhaust gas aftertreatment additives, e.g.
AdBlue ®
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
R climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. Only use products recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Damage caused by the use of
products that have not been recommended is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty or
goodwill gestures. They are listed in this
Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro-
priate section.
You can identify service products approved by
Mercedes-Benz by the following inscriptions on
the container:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g. MB Service products and capacities
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R
petrol with additives containing metal
R diesel
Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom-
mended for your vehicle.
Usually, you will find information about the fuel
quality on the petrol pump. If you cannot find the
label on the petrol pump, ask the filling station
staff.
As a temporary measure, if the recommended
fuel is not available, you may also use regular
unleaded petrol with an octane rating of
91 RON. This may reduce engine performance
and increase fuel consumption. Avoid driving at
full throttle and sudden acceleration. Never
refuel using fuel with a lower RON.
i In some countries, the available petrol may
not be sufficiently low in sulphur. This fuel can temporarily produce unpleasant odours,
especially on short journeys. As soon as sul-
phur-free fuel (sulphur content < 10 ppm) is
used for refuelling, the odours are reduced.
Information on refuelling (Y page 164).
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
! Only refuel using super unleaded petrol with
at least 98 ROZ, that conforms to European
standard EN 228 or an equivalent specifica-
tion.
You can otherwise impair engine output or
damage the engine.
Fuel of this specification may contain up to
10% ethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for use
with E10 fuel. You may refuel your vehicle
using E10 fuel.
! As a temporary measure, if the recommen-
ded fuel is not available, you may also use
unleaded petrol with an octane rating of
95 RON. This may reduce engine perform-
ance and increase fuel consumption. As much as possible, avoid driving at full throttle.
! As a temporary measure, if the recommen-
ded fuel is not available, you may also use
unleaded petrol in emergencies with an
octane rating of 91 RON.
Doing so results in noticeably higher fuel con- sumption, and the engine power output is
noticeably reduced. Avoid driving at full throt- tle.
If no fuel other than petrol with 91 RON or a
lower grade is available, you should have the vehicle adapted to run on this fuel at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Additives ! Operating the engine with fuel additives
added later can lead to engine failure. Do not mix fuel additives with fuel. This does not
include additives for the removal and preven-
tion of residue build-up. Petrol must only be
mixed with additives recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Observe the instructions for
use in the product description. More informa- tion about recommended additives can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use fuel
brands that have additives.
The quality of the fuel available in some coun-
tries may not be sufficient. Residue could build
up in the fuel injection system as a result. In this
case, in consultation with a Mercedes-Benz Ser- vice Centre, the petrol may be mixed with the
cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes-
Benz. Always observe the notes and mixing
ratios specified on the container.
Diesel Fuel grade
G
WARNING
If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash
point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running,
components in the exhaust system may over-
heat unnoticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with petrol. Never add petrol to
diesel fuel.
! When refuelling, only use diesel fuel that
conforms to the European standard EN 590 or is of equivalent quality. Fuel that does not
conform to EN 590 can lead to increased wear
as well as damage to the engine and exhaust system.
! Do not use the following:
R marine diesel
R heating oil
R bio-diesel
R vegetable oil
R petrol Service products and capacities
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R
paraffin
R kerosene
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and do
not use any special additives. Otherwise,
engine damage may occur.
! Vehicles with diesel particle filters:
in
countries outside the EU, only use low sulphur
Euro diesel with a sulphur content of under
50 ppm. Otherwise, the emission control sys- tem could be damaged.
! Vehicles without a diesel particle filter:
in countries where only diesel fuel with a high
sulphur content is available, you will need to
carry out your vehicle's oil change at shorter
intervals. More information about the interval for oil change can be obtained from any quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Usually you will find information about the fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the label
on the petrol pump, ask the filling station staff.
Information on refuelling (Y page 164).
Low outside temperatures In winter months, diesel fuel with an improved
cold flow quality is available. In Europe, the
EN 590 standard defines various climate-
dependent temperature categories. Malfunc-
tions can be avoided by refuelling with diesel
fuel that corresponds to the climatic specifica-
tions outlined in EN 590. At unusually low out-
side temperatures, it is possible that the flow
characteristics of the diesel fuel could be insuf- ficient. Accordingly, diesel fuel from warmer
areas may not be suitable for operation in colder climatic conditions.
i Further information on country-specific fuel
properties and fuel types with low-tempera-
ture resistance can be obtained from oil com-
panies, e.g. at filling stations. AdBlue
®
Important safety notes Comply with the important safety notes for ser-
vice products when handling AdBlue ®
(Y page 381). AdBlue
®
is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust
gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. It is:
R non-toxic
R colourless and odourless
R non-flammable
If you open the AdBlue ®
tank, small amounts of
ammonia vapour may be released.
Ammonia vapours have a pungent odour and are
particularly irritating to the skin, mucous mem-
branes and eyes. You may experience a burning sensation in your eyes, nose and throat. You
may also experience coughing and watery eyes.
Do not inhale any ammonia vapours that may be
released. Fill the AdBlue ®
tank only in well-ven-
tilated areas.
Low outside temperatures AdBlue
®
freezes at a temperature of approx-
imately -11 †. The vehicle is delivered from the
factory equipped with an AdBlue ®
preheating
system. Winter operation can thus be guaran-
teed even at temperatures below -11 †.
Additives !
Only use AdBlue ®
in accordance with ISO
22241. Do not use additives with AdBlue ®
and do not dilute AdBlue ®
with water. This
may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas after-
treatment system.
Purity !
Impurities in AdBlue ®
(e.g. due to other ser-
vice products, cleaning agents or dust) lead
to:
R increased emission values
R damage to the catalytic converter
R engine damage
R malfunctions in the BlueTEC ®
exhaust gas
aftertreatment system
The purity of AdBlue ®
is particularly important
with regard to avoiding malfunctions in the Blue- TEC exhaust gas aftertreatment system.
If AdBlue ®
is pumped out of the AdBlue ®
tank,
e.g. during repair work, do not use this fluid to
refill the tank. The purity of the fluid can no lon-
ger be guaranteed. 384
Service products and capacitiesTechnical data

Filling capacities
Model Total capacity
GLS 350 d 4MATIC
38.7 l
Engine oil
General notes When handling engine oil, observe the important
safety notes on service products (Y page 381).
The quality of the engine oil is decisive for the
function and service life of an engine. Mercedes-
Benz continually approves engine oils based on complex experiments according to the latest
technological standards.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz-approved
engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz
engines.
Further information on tested and approved
engine oils can be obtained from any Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you have the oil change carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-
Benz approval is indicated on the oil container
by the inscription "MB-Freigabe" or "MB-
Approval" and the corresponding designation,
e.g. MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 229.51.
You can call up an overview of approved engine oils on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co mby entering
the designation, e.g. 229.5.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
You can find the correct values for your model
with the help of the VIN on the vehicle identifi-
cation plate (Y page 380). Petrol engines:
in certain countries, different
engine oils can be used, provided that the main-
tenance intervals are reduced. For more infor-
mation, please contact a qualified specialist
workshop. Petrol engines MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval All models
229.5
Diesel engines with a
diesel particulate filter MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval GLS 350 d 4MATIC
228.51, 229.31,
229.51, 229.52 Mercedes
‑AMG vehicles: use only SAE 0W-40
or SAE 5W-4 0engine oils.
i If the engine oils listed in the table are not
available, you may add the following engine
oils until the next oil change:
R Petrol engines: MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval 229.3 or ACEA A3/B3
R Diesel engines: MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval 229.3, 229.5 or ACEA C3
It may be used only once and the topping-up
quantity must not exceed 1.0 l.
Filling ca pacities The following values refer to an oil change,
including the oil filter.
Model Replacement
amount GLS 350 d 4MATIC
8.0 l
GLS 500 4MATIC
Mercedes-AMG
vehicles
8.5 l
All other models
7.0 l
Additives
!
Do not use any additives with the engine oil.
This could damage the engine. Service products and capacities
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