2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS-Class SUV Owner's Manual

Roof lining...................................... 33 0
Se at belt ........................................ 330
Seat cover .................................... .330
Sensors ......................................... 328
Side running board ........................ 327
Steering wheel ............................... 329
Trim pieces ....................................3 30
Washing by hand ........................... 325
Wheels ...........................................3 26
Windows ........................................ 327
Wiper blades .................................. 327
Wooden trim .................................. 330
Cargo compartment cover
Notes/how to use ......................... 300
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 297
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 301
Opening/closing ............................ 301
Stowage well (under) ..................... 301
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 299
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 87
CD player (on-board computer) ........235
Center console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........7 4
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 61
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 59
On the front-passenger seat ............ 61
Rearwar d-fac
ing restraint system .... 61
Top Tether ...................................... .60
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 61
Rear doors ...................................... .62
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .57
Cigarette lighter ................................ 306 Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .327
Trailer tow hitch .............................3 29
Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control
with additional rear-compartment
climate control ............................... 127
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 125
Controlling automatically ...............1 30
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 130
Defrosting the windows ................. 132
Defrosting the windshield .............. 132
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 123
General notes ................................ 123
Indicator lamp ................................ 130
Ionization ....................................... 134
Maximum cooling .......................... 132
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 129
Overview of systems ......................1 23
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 133
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 130
Rear control panel ......................... 125
Rear control panel (3-zone auto-
matic climate control with addi-
tional rear-compartment climate
control) .......................................... 127
Refrigerant ..................................... 383
R

efrigerant filling capacity ............. 384
Setting the air distribution ............. 131
Setting the air vents ......................1 34
Setting the airflow ......................... 131
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 130
Setting the temperature ................ 131
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 133
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 133
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 133
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 132
Coat hooks ......................................... 300
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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
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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
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Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 140
Starting via smartphone ................ 140
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 140
Switching off .................................. 160
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 343
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 144
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 321
Additives ........................................ 382
Checking the oil level ..................... 320
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 321
Display message ............................ 259
Filling capacity ............................... 382
Notes about oil grades ................... 381
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 320
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 241
Engine switch-off
see ECO start/stop function
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 241
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating ................... 67
Display message ............................ 245
Function/notes ................................ 66
General notes .................................. 66
Important safety information ........... 67
Trailer stabilization ........................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 279
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 66
Exhaust check ................................... 163
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 328
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 107 Dipping (automatic) ....................... 109
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 108
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 108
Out of position (trouble
shoo
ting) ... 109
Setting ........................................... 108
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 110
Storing the parking position .......... 109
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 296
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 289
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 332
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 331
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 333
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 318
Fog lamps (extended range) ............. 115
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 297
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 167
On flooded roads ........................... 166
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 376
Two-way radio ................................ 376
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 380
Consumption statistics .................. 232
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 233
Displaying the range ...................... 233
Driving tips .................................... 162
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 379
Important safety notes .................. 379
Low outside temperatures ............. 380
Problem (malfunction) ................... 156
Quality (diesel) ............................... 380
Refueling ........................................ 153
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 379
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Fuel filler flapOpening ........................................ .155
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 260
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 379
Problem (malfunction) ................... 156
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................3 43
Before changing .............................3 44
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 344
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 344
Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 345
Important safety notes .................. 343
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 318
General notes ................................ 315
Important safety notes .................. 315
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 17
Problems when programming ........3 17
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 316
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 316
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 241
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box ...........................................2 95
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 87
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 365
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................114
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 96
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 96 Adjusting (rear) ................................ 97
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 98
Luxury .............................................. 97
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 116
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 13
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 115
Display message ............................ 256
Replacing bulbs .............................1 19
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Highway mode ................................... 114
Hill start assist .................................. 141
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 185
Display message ............................ 264
Function/notes .............................1 85
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 87
Hood
Closing ...........................................3 20
Display message ............................ 272
Important safety notes .................. 319
Opening ......................................... 319
Horn ...................................................... 33
Hydroplaning ..................................... 166
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 72
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 320
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 229
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 239
Overview ........................................ 114
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Interior lightingAutomatic control .......................... 117
Emergency lighting ........................ 117
General notes ................................ 117
Manual control .............................. .116
Overview ........................................ 116
Reading lamp ................................. 116
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 87
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 331
Using ............................................. 368
Jump starting (engine) ......................338
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 138
SmartKey ....................................... 138
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 75
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Deactivation ..................................... 75
Display message ............................ 273
Locking ............................................ 75
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 139
Start function ................................... 76
Start/Stop button .......................... 138
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 49
Manual gearshifting ....................... 152
Knee bag .............................................. 47
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 238
Display message ............................ 264
Function/information .................... 209
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 241LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors
................................................ 59
Level control
AIRMATIC ...................................... 188
Level control (display message) ...... 261
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package)
Basic settings ................................ 182
Function/notes ............................. 182
Important safety notes .................. 182
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 256
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 256
Light sensor (display message) ....... 256
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 239
Active light function ....................... 114
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 115
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 112
Fog lamps (extended) .................... 115
Hazard warning lamps ................... 114
High beam flasher .......................... 113
High-beam headlamps ................... 113
Highway mode ............................... 114
Light switch ................................... 112
Low-beam headlamps .................... 113
Off-road lights ................................ 115
Parking lamps ................................ 113
Rear fog lamp ................................ 113
Standing lamps .............................. 113
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Turn signals ................................... 113
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 294
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 80
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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
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