2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS-Class SUV transmission

Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 25
Protecting the environment .................. .25
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .25
Operator's Manual ................................. 26
Service and vehicle operation ................2 6
Operating safety .................................... 28
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 0
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 30
Information on copyright ....................... 32
At a glance ........................................... 33
Cockpit .................................................. 33
Instrument cluster ................................. 34
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Center console ...................................... 36
Overhead control panel .........................3 9
Door control panel ................................. 40
Safety ................................................... 41
Panic alarm ............................................ 41
Occupant safety .................................... 41
Children in the vehicle ........................... 57
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 62
Driving safety systems ........................... 63
Protection against theft .........................7 2
Opening and closing...........................74
SmartKey ............................................... 74
Doors ..................................................... 80
Cargo compartment .............................. .81
Side windows ......................................... 85
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 89
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....94
Correct driver's seat position ................ 94
Seats ..................................................... 94
Steering wheel ..................................... 105
Mirrors ................................................. 107
Memory function ................................. 110
Lights and windshield wipers ..........112
Exterior lighting ................................... 112 Interior lighting .................................... 116
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with LED
headlamps) .......................................... 117
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps) ................................... 117
Windshield wipers ................................ 119
Climate control
................................. 123
Overview of climate control systems ... 123
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 129
Setting the air vents ............................ 134
Driving and parking ..........................137
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 137
Driving ................................................. 137
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 145
Automatic transmission ....................... 146
Refueling ............................................. 153
Parking ................................................ 159
Driving tips .......................................... 162
Driving systems ................................... 172
Towing a trailer .................................... 221
On-board computer and displays ....229
Important safety notes ........................ 229
Displays and operation ........................ 229
Menus and submenus ......................... 232
Display messages ................................ 243
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 274
Multimedia system ...........................287
General notes ...................................... 287
Important safety notes ........................ 287
Function restrictions ............................ 287
Operating system ................................ 288
Stowage and features ......................294
Stowage areas ..................................... 294
Features .............................................. 302
Maintenance and care ......................319
Engine compartment ........................... 319
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 323
2Contents

Setting the center air vents ........... 134
Setting the side air vents ............... 135
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 186
Function/notes ............................. 186
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 72
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 72
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 72
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 189
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 241
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 171
Ashtray ............................................... 305
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 237
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 236
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 323
Hiding a service message .............. 323
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 323
Service message ............................ 323
Special service requirements ......... 323
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 72
Function ........................................... 72
Switching off the alarm .................... 72
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 237
Display message ............................ 261
Function/notes ............................. 205
Audio 20
Switching on/off ........................... 288
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 234Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 256
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 324
Automati
c engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 143
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 142
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 112
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 149
Changing gear ............................... 149
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 146
Display message ............................ 270
Drive program ................................ 149
Drive program display .................... 148
Driving tips .................................... 149
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ......... 145
Emergency running mode .............. 153
Engaging drive position .................. 148
Engaging neutral ............................ 147
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 147
Engaging reverse gear ................... 147
Engaging the park position ............ 146
Kickdown ....................................... 149
Manual shifting .............................. 150
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 241
Overview ........................................ 146
Problem (malfunction) ................... 153
Pulling away ................................... 141
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 150
Trailer towing ................................. 149
Transmission position display ........ 148
Transmission positions .................. 148
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 153
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 293
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CockpitOverview .......................................... 33
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ........................................ .374
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
Driving dynamics display ............... 221
Switching on/off ........................... 288
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Combination switch .......................... 113
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 232
Controller ........................................... 288
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 87
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 322
Display message ............................ 257
Filling capacity ............................... 383
Important safety notes .................. 382
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 241
Temperature gauge ........................ 230
Warning lamp ................................. 283
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 256
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 117
Crosswind Assist ................................. 69
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 69
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 173
Activation conditions ..................... 173
Cruise control lever ....................... 172
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message ............................ 267
Driving system ............................... 172
Function/notes ............................. 172
Important safety notes .................. 172 Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 173
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 303
Important safety notes .................. 302
Rear compartm ent ......................... 303
T

emperature controlled ................. 303
Third row of seats .......................... 304
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 235
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Function/notes ............................. 112
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
DEF
Adding ........................................... 156
Display message ............................ 260
Filling capacity ............................... 381
Important safety notes .................. 381
Diagnostics connection ...................... 29
Differential lock (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 263
Digital speedometer ......................... 233
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 146
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 323
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 244
Driving systems ............................. 261
Engine ............................................ 257
General notes ................................ 243
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 243
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 273
Lights ............................................. 256
Safety systems .............................. 245
SmartKey ....................................... 273
Tires ............................................... 268
Vehicle ........................................... 270
8Index

DistancePilot DISTRONIC
Activatin g...................................... .176
Activation conditions ..................... 176
Cruise control lever ....................... 175
Display Message ............................ 266
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 179
Driving tips ....................................1 80
Function/notes .............................1 74
Important safety notes .................. 174
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 178
Stopping ........................................ 177
Switching off .................................. 178
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 285
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Automatic locking (switch) ...............8 1
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .74
Control panel .................................. .40
Display message ............................ 272
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 80
Opening (from inside) ...................... 80
Overview .......................................... 80
Power closing .................................. 81
Drinking and driving ......................... 163
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 149
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) ............................................... 217
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 218
SETUP (on-board comp uter) .......... 241
D

rive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 148
Driver's door
see Doors Driving
Important safety notes .................. 137
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 324
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 210
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 171
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 64
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 63
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 69
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64
Distance warning function ............... 65
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 69
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 63
Overview .......................................... 63
STEER CONTROL ............................. 72
Driving system
AIRMATIC package ........................ 186
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 174
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 180
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 190
Parking Pilot .................................. 193
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 201
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 210
Active Curve System ...................... 187
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 213
ADS ............................................... 186
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 189
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 205
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 207
Cruise control ................................ 172
Display message ............................ 261
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 210
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HOLD function ............................... 185
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 209
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package) ........... 182
Rear view camera .......................... 197
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 206
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 149
Brakes ........................................... 164
Break-in period .............................. 137
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 180
Downhill gradient ........................... 164
Drinking and driving ....................... 163
Driving in winter ............................. 167
Driving on flooded roads ................ 166
Driving on sand .............................. 170
Driving on wet roads ...................... 166
Driving over obstacles ................... 170
Exhaust check ............................... 163
Fuel ................................................ 162
General .......................................... 162
Hydroplaning ................................. 166
Icy road surfaces ........................... 167
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 165
Off-road driving .............................. 168
Off-road fording ............................. 167
Snow chains .................................. 348
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 137
Tire ruts ......................................... 170
Towing a trailer .............................. 222
Traveling uphill ............................... 171
Wet road surface ........................... 165
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 263
Function/notes ............................. 216
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 235
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 145
E
EASY-ENTRY featureActivating/deactivating ................. 240
Function/notes ............................. 106 EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 107
Function/notes ............................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 240
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 163
On-board computer ....................... 232
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 143
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 142
Deactivating/activating ................. 143
General information ....................... 142
Important safety notes .................. 142
Introduction ................................... 142
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 81
Vehicle ............................................. 81
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 372
Important safety notes .................. 372
Removing ....................................... 373
Storage location ............................ 373
Stowing .......................................... 373
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 53
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 85
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 26
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 283
Display message ............................ 257
ECO start/stop function ................ 142
Engine number ............................... 378
Irregular running ............................ 144
Jump-starting ................................. 338
Starting (important safety notes) ... 139
Starting problems .......................... 144
10Index

Locking centrallysee Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) .............................. .239
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 263
Off-road gear ................................. 219
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 219
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 256
Replacing bulbs .............................1 18
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 103
Luxury head restraints ....................... 97
M
M+S tires............................................ 348
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 26
mbrace
Call priority ....................................3 11
Display message ............................ 250
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 312
Downloading routes ....................... 314
Emergency call .............................. 309
General notes ................................ 308
Geo fencing ................................... 315
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............3 13
MB info call button ........................ 311
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 313
Remote vehicle locking .................. 313
Roadside Assistance button .......... 310
Search & Send ............................... 312
Self-test ......................................... 309
Speed alert .................................... 314
System .......................................... 308
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 315
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 313
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 76
General notes .................................. 76
Inserting .......................................... 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 81 Removing ......................................... 76
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 81
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 295
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 235
Memory function ............................... 110
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 201
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 210
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 213
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 205
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 207
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 174
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 180
General notes ................................ 172
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 209
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 190
Parking Pilot .................................. 193
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protectio n P
LUS) .............. 56
Rear view camera .......................... 197
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 206
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 244
Mirror
Vanity mirror (sun visor) ................ 304
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 327
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 290
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 292
Frequencies ................................... 376
Installation ..................................... 376
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 235
Transmission output (maximum) .... 376
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 76
MOExtended tires .............................. 332
14Index

Function/notes ............................. 193
Important safety notes .................. 193
Parking .......................................... 195
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 254
Indicator lamps ................................ 42
Problem (malfunction) ................... 254
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 62
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 329
Power locks ......................................... 81
Power washers .................................. 325
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 251
Operation ......................................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 251
Operation ......................................... 56
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 72
Immobilizer ...................................... 72
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 141
General notes ................................ 141
Hill start assist ............................... 141
Trailer ............................................ 141
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 241
Radiator cover ................................... 320 Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 234
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Reading lamp ..................................... 116
Rear bench seat
Folding forwards/back .................. 298
Rear compartment
Exit/entry position (3rd row of
seats) ............................................. 100
Setting the air vents ...................... 135
Setting the temperature ................ 131
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Rear Seat Entertainment System
AUX jacks ...................................... 293
AUX jacks CD/DVD drive .............. 293
Rear seats
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Display message ............................ 272
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 328
Display in the multimedia system .. 198
Function/notes ............................. 197
Switching on/off ........................... 198
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 121
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 107
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 109
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 383
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 153
Refueling process .......................... 154
see Fuel
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Trailer loads ................................... 387
Vehicle data ................................... 384
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 236
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 291
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................2 90
Display message ............................ 272
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 235
Number from the phone book ........2 36
Redialing ........................................ 236
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 236
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 87
Switching between mobile
phones ...........................................2 92
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 230
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 41
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 41
Outside temperature ......................2 29
Setting (climate control) ................ 131
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 241
Through-loading feature ................... 297
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 241
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 353
Checking manually ........................ 352
Display message ............................ 268
Maximum ....................................... 352
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 334
Notes ............................................. 351
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 335
Recommended ............................... 349
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 352
Important safety notes .................. 352
Restarting ...................................... 353 Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure ele c-
tronica

lly ........................................ 355
Function/notes .............................3 53
General notes ................................ 353
Important safety notes .................. 354
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 356
Restarting ...................................... 355
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Warning message .......................... 355
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 333
Storage location ............................ 331
Tire pressure not reached .............. 334
Tire pressure reached .................... 335
Using ............................................. 333
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 365
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 364
Bar (definition) ............................... 364
Changing a wheel .......................... 366
Characteristics .............................. 364
Checking ........................................ 346
Curb weight (definition) ................. 365
Definition of terms ......................... 364
Direction of rotation ...................... 367
Display message ............................ 268
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 366
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 364
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 363
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 364
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 365
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 365
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 365
Important safety notes .................. 346
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 364
Information on driving .................... 346
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 365
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