2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV technical data

Breakdown assistance
.....................345
Where will I find...? .............................. 345
Flat tyre ............................................... 346
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 351
Jump-starting ....................................... 354
Towing away and tow-starting ............. 356
Electrical fuses .................................... 359 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 361
Important safety notes ........................ 361
Operation ............................................ 361
Winter operation .................................. 363
Tyre pressure ....................................... 364
Changing a wheel ................................ 369
Wheel and tyre combinations .............. 374
Emergency spare wheel ....................... 375 Technical data
................................... 379
Information on technical data .............. 379
Vehicle electronics .............................. 379
Identification plates ............................. 380
Service products and capacities .......... 381
Vehicle data ......................................... 387
Vehicle data for off-road driving .......... 388
Trailer tow hitch ................................... 390 Contents
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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

Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 245
In the Instrument cluster ................. 35
Segments ...................................... 241
Selecting a display unit .................. 251
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 150
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 149
STEER CONTROL ..................................78
Steering
Display message ............................2 89
Steering Pilot
Activating/deactivating ................. 250
Display message ............................ 281
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 114
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 113
Button overview ............................... 36
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 242
Cleaning ......................................... 343
Important safety notes .................. 113
Steering wheel heating .................. 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 118
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 160
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Switching on/of f........................... 114
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 256
Stowage areas ................................... 312
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 313
Centre console .............................. 314
Centre console (rear) ..................... 314
Cup holde r..................................... 320
Glove compartment ....................... 313
Important safety information ......... 312
Spectacles compartment ............... 314
Stowage net ....................................... 314
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 314
Summer tyres
In winter ........................................ 363
Sun blind
Rear side window s......................... 322 Sun visor
............................................ 322
Suspension settings
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 200
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 256
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 310
Switching the auxiliary heating/
ventilation
On/off ........................................... 141 T
Tailgate Display message ............................ 286
Emergency unlocking ....................... 93
Important safety notes .................... 89
Limiting the opening angle ............... 92
Opening dimensions ...................... 387
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 92
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 90
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 90
Power closing .................................. 88
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 381
Information .................................... 379
Trailer load s................................... 390
Tyres/wheels ................................. 374
Vehicle data ................................... 387
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 248
Authorising a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 307
Connecting a Mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 306
Display message ............................ 289
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 248
Number from the phone book ........ 248
Redialling ....................................... 249
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 248
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 303
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 307 Index
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Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
Always have work on electrical and electronic
components carried out at a qualified special- ist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
kerb or an unpaved road
R you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
kerb, a speed bump or a pothole in the road
R a heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tyres could be damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no
longer withstand the strain they are designed
to.
If the underbody panelling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody panelling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Wireless vehicle components The following information applies to all compo-
nents of the vehicle and the information sys-
tems and communication devices integrated
into the vehicle that receive and/or transmit
radio waves:
The components of this vehicle that receive
and/or transmit radio waves are compliant with the basic requirements and all other relevant
conditions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
Electromagnetic compatibility The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehicle
components has been checked and certified
according to the currently valid version of Reg-
ulation ECE-R 10.
Jack Copy and translation of the original declaration
of conformity:
EC declaration of conformity
1. The signatory, as a representative Manufacturer:
BRANO a.s.
74741 Hradec nad Moravicí, Opav-
ská 1000,
Czech Republic
ID no.: 64-387-5933
VAT ID no.: CZ64-387-5933
declares, as our sole responsibility, that the
product:
2.
a) Description:
Jack
Type, number:
A) A 164 580 02 18, A 166 580 01 18
B) A 240 580 00 18
C) A 639 580 02 18
Year of manufacture: 2015
Fulfils all relevant conditions
Directive no. 2006/42/EC
b) Description and purpose of use: The jack is intended only for raising the
specified vehicle according to the operatinginstructions affixed to the jack.
3. Reference data of the harmonised stand- ards or specifications
A) ISO 4063, EN ISO 14341-A, DBL
7382.20, MBN 10435, AS 2693
B) ISO 4063, ISO 14341-A, DBL 7392.10,
MBN 10435
C) DBL 7392.10, DBL 8230.10
Technical documentation for the product is
held by the manufacturer. Authorised rep-
resentative for compilation of the technical
documentation: director of the technical
department at Brano a.s. 28
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Complete technical documentation is available
1 in the original version
The operating instructions for the machinery/machine part are available
1 in the language of the user's country: German
In the event of modifications made to the machinery/equipment after delivery that have not been cleared with active Tools Europe GmbH, this declaration loses its validity.
Authorised representative(s) for compilation of the technical documentation, CE commissioner(s) 22.6.2015 [Name of signatory] [Stamp]
Date Signatory and details of signatory Signature
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is used for connect- ing diagnostic equipment at a qualified special-
ist workshop. G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be affec-
ted. There is a risk of an accident.
Only connect equipment to a diagnostics con-
nection in the vehicle, which is approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
Always fit the floormats securely and as pre-
scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place several floor- mats on top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equipment
on the diagnostics connection is used, the
starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con-
nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor-
mation being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of
the next emissions test during the main inspec- tion. Qualified specialist workshop
A qualified specialist workshop has the neces-
sary special skills, tools and qualifications to
correctly carry out any necessary work on your
vehicle. This particularly applies to work rele-
vant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R modifications, installations and conversions
R work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres to
carry out technical inspections on certain vehi-
cles. The quality or safety of the vehicle is
improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about vehi-
cle checks if it has your registration data.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet been
registered in your name in the following cases:
R if your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer
R if your vehicle has not yet been inspected at a
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It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle owner-
ship. You can do this at a Mercedes-Benz Ser-
vice Centre, for example. Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or oth-
ers could fail to recognise certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driving your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the vehicle technical data
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to motor
vehicles Implied warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual about
the proper operation of your vehicle as well as
about possible vehicle damage. Damage to
your vehicle that arises from culpable contra- ventions against these instructions are not
covered either by Mercedes-Benz implied
warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle War-
ranty. QR code for rescue card
The QR code is secured in the fuel filler flap and
on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event
of an accident, rescue services can use the QR
code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card for your vehicle. The current rescue card con-
tains, in a compact form, the most important
information about your vehicle, e.g. the routing
of the electric cables.
You can find more information under http://
portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com/public/
content/asportal/en/communication/
informationen_fuer/QRCode.html. Data stored in the vehicle
Many of the electronic components in your vehi-
cle can store data.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
R the vehicle's operating state
R events
R faults
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
This includes, for example:
R operating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid levels
R status messages concerning the vehicle and
its individual components, e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in
movement, lateral acceleration, accelerator
pedal position
R malfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes
R vehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. airbag deploy-
ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems
R ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
These data are of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
R assist in detecting and rectifying faults and
defects
R analyse vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
R optimise vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data memory
and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
R repair services
R service processes
R warranty events
R quality assurance
The information is read out by employees of the service network (including the manufacturer)
using special diagnostic testers. You can obtain more information there, if required. Introduction
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After a fault has been rectified, the information
is deleted from the fault memory or is continu-
ally overwritten.
During vehicle operation, certain situations may
arise in which these technical data – in conjunc-
tion with other information and, if applicable,
after consultation with an approved assessor –
may be linked to an individual person.
Examples include:
R accident reports
R damage to the vehicle
R witness statements
Further additional functions that have been con- tractually agreed upon with the customer allow
certain vehicle data to be conveyed by the vehi-
cle as well. The additional functions include, for example, vehicle location in the event of an
emergency. Copyright information
General notes
Information on licences for free and open-
source software used in your vehicle and its
electronic components is available on the fol-
lowing website:
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R
the permissible rear axle load of the towing
vehicle
R the maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight of both the towing vehicle and the
trailer
The applicable permissible values, which must
not be exceeded, can be found:
R in your vehicle documents
R on the identification plates of the trailer tow
hitch and the trailer
R on the vehicle identification plate
If the values differ, the lowest value applies.
You will find the values approved by the manu-
facturer on the vehicle identification plates and
those for the towing vehicle under "Technical
data" (Y page 390).
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison to
when driving without a trailer.
The vehicle/trailer combination:
R is heavier
R is restricted in its acceleration and gradient-
climbing capability
R has an increased braking distance
R is affected more by strong crosswinds
R demands more sensitive steering
R has a larger turning circle
This can impair the vehicle's handling charac-
teristics. Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Maintain a safe distance. Drive carefully.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your speed to the current road and weather conditions. Do
not exceed the maximum permissible speed for
your vehicle/trailer combination. Notes on towing a trailer
General notes !
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the engine cooling system may be necessary, depending on the vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chassis.
Check the tyre pressures when towing a trailer.
You will find the values in the tyre pressure table in the vehicle fuel filler flap (Y page 364).Please note that when towing a trailer, the fol-
lowing driving systems have limited availability
or are not available at all.
R Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (Y page 201)
R Blind Spot Assist (Y page 219)
R Active Lane Keeping Assist (Y page 224)
R Parking Pilot (Y page 204)
On vehicles without level control, the height of
the ball coupling will alter according to the load
placed on the vehicle. If necessary, use a trailer
with a height-adjustable drawbar.
You will find permissible trailer loads under
"Technical data" (Y page 390).
Driving tips Observe the information on ESP
®
trailer stabili-
sation (Y page 74) and on pulling away with a
trailer (Y page 151).
Select the Comfortdrive program using the
DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Y page 155).
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations depends on the type of
trailer. Before beginning the journey, check the
trailer's documents to see what the maximum
permissible speed is for your trailer. Observe the legally prescribed maximum speed in the rele-
vant country.
For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the maxi-
mum permissible rear axle load is increased
when towing a trailer. See the "Technical Data"
section to find out whether this applies to your
vehicle (Y page 390). If you utilise any of the
added maximum rear axle load when towing a
trailer, the vehicle/trailer combination may not
exceed a maximum speed of 100 km/h for rea-
sons concerning the operating permit. This also
applies in countries in which the permissible
maximum speed for vehicle/trailer combina-
tions is above 100 km/h.
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different to when driving
without a trailer and the vehicle will consume
more fuel.
Use the left-hand gearshift paddle to shift to a
lower gear on long and steep downhill gradients.
This also applies if you have activated cruise
control, the speed limiter or Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC.
This will use the braking effect of the engine, so
less braking will be required to maintain the
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