2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS-Class SUV lock

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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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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Exit position (3rd row of seats) ...... 101
Folding down/up (third row of
seats) ............................................... 99
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward electrically ........................ 102
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward manually ........................... 100
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 297
Important safety notes .................... 94
Overview .......................................... 94
Seat heating problem .................... 105
Seat ventilation problem ................ 105
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 110
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 103
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 104
Section
Sliding sunroof ................................. 89
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 328
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 382
Coolant (engine) ............................ 382
DEF special additives ..................... 381
Engine oil ....................................... 381
Fuel ................................................ 379
Important safety notes .................. 378
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 383
Washer fluid ................................... 383
Setting the air distribution ............... 131
Setting the airflow ............................ 131
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 240
On-board computer ....................... 238 SETUP (on-board computer)
............. 241
Side impact air bag ............................. 48
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 256
Side windows
Cle
aning ......................................... 327
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 87
Hinged side windows ....................... 86
Important safety information ........... 85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Overview .......................................... 85
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Resetting ......................................... 88
Reversing feature ............................. 86
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 89
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Resetting ......................................... 91
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 77
Changing the programming ............. 76
Checking the battery ....................... 77
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature .......... 87
Display message ............................ 273
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 74
Important safety notes .................... 74
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 76
Loss ................................................. 78
Mechanical key ................................ 76
Overview .......................................... 74
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 138
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 140
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Snow chains
Information .................................... 348
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SocketsCenter console .............................. 306
General notes ................................ 306
Luggage compartment ...................3 07
Rear compartment ......................... 306
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 288
Special seat belt retractor .................. 57
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 233
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 229
Selecting the display unit ...............2 38
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 139
STEER CONTROL .................................. 72
Steering
Display message ............................ 272
Steering Pilot
Activating/deactivating ................. 237
Display message ............................ 267
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 106
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 105
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 230
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Important safety notes .................. 105
Steering wheel heating .................. 106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 110
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 150
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 241
Stowage areas ................................... 294 Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 295
Center console .............................. 296
Center console (rear) ..................... 296
Cup holders ................................... 302
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 296
Glove box ....................................... 295
Important safety information ......... 294
Stowage net ................................... 296
Stowage ne t
....................................... 296
Summe

r tires
In winter ........................................ 348
Sun visor ............................................ 304
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 189
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 241
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 28
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 133
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 292
T
Tachometer ........................................ 229
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 271
Emergency unlocking ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 81
Limiting the opening angle ............... 85
Opening dimensions ...................... 384
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 84
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 83
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82
Power closing .................................. 81
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 378
Information .................................... 376
Tires/wheels ................................. 371
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Trailer towingActive Blind Spot Assist ................. 213
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 215
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 209
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 227
Transfer case ..................................... 153
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 148
Transporting the vehicle .................. 343
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 171
Driving downhill ............................. 172
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ...............................................1 71
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 30
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 32
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 232
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 233
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 256
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 119
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 376
Installation ..................................... 376
Transmission output (maximum) .... 376
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 366
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 81
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) .............................8 0
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .......241 USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 292
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........304
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 29
Data acquisition ............................... 30
Display message ............................ 270
Equipment ....................................... 26
Individual settings .......................... 238
Limited Warranty .............................3 0
Loading .......................................... 356
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 370
Maintenance .................................... 27
Operating safety .............................. 28
Parking .......................................... 159
Parking for a long period ................ 162
Pulling away ................................... 141
Raising ........................................... 368
Reporting problems ......................... 29
Securing from rolling away ............ 367
Towing away .................................. 341
Transporting .................................. 343
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 74
Vehicle data ................................... 384
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 384
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 386
Fording depth ................................ 385
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 386
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 384
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 377
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 188
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 261
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 331
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Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers150
;Combination switch113
=Instrument cluster34
?Horn
ADIRECT SELECT lever146
BParking Assist PARKTRONIC
warning display192
COverhead control panel39
DClimate control systems123
EIgnition lock138
Start/Stop button138
FunctionPage
FAdjusts the steering wheel
manually105
GAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically105
Steering wheel heating106
HCruise control lever172
IOpens the hood319
JDiagnostics connection29
KElectric parking brake160
LLight switch112
Cockpit33
At a glance

Door controlpanel
FunctionPage
:Opens th edoo r80
;%&Unlocks/locks
the vehicle80
=r 45=
Stores settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and steering
column (memory function)
110
?Adjusts the seats94
A7Zö\
Adjusts and folds the exterior
mirrors in/out electrically
107
FunctionPage
BW Opens/closes the side
windows86
C± Opens/closes the
hinged power side windows86
Dp Opens/closes the tail-
gate84
En Activates/deactivates
the override feature for the
side windows in the rear
compartment
62
40Door control panel
At a glance