2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS center console

From HIGH RANGE to LOW RANGE
! On ly change from LOW RANGE to HIGH
RANGE if: R
the engine is running.R
the transmission is in position NR
you are driv ing at a speed below 40 km /hX
Press LOW RANGE button C .
Indic ator lamp D flashes.
When the gear change is co mple te, indicator
lamp D lights up. LOW RANGE indicator
appears in the multifunction displ ay and in the
status indicator.
While indicator lamp D is flashing, you can
cancel the gear change by pressing LOW
RANGE button C again.
i You cannot activate LOW RANGE if the
SPORT driv e program is activated. The LOW
RANGE Not in Drive Program "Sport"
message then appears in the multifunction
displ ay.
From LOW RANGE to HIGH RANGE
! On ly change from LOW RANGE to HIGH
RANGE if: R
the engine is running.R
the transmission is in position NR
you are driv ing at a speed below 70 km /h X
Press LOW RAN GE button C .
In dicator lamp D flashes.
When the gear change is co mple te, indicator
lamp D goes out. In the multifunction dis-
play, the LOW RANGE Off message appears
and the status indicator goes out.
While indicator lamp D is flashing, you can
cancel the gear change by pressing LOW
RANGE button C again.
Messages in the multifunction display If a gear change process has not been successful, the following messages may be displayed in the
multifunction displ ay:
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutio ns
LOW RANGE Max.
Speed 24 mph You have been driv ing faster than 24 mph (40 km/h). Additionally, the
indicator lamp on the button in the center console is flashing.X
Drive more slowly to carry out the gear change process.
LOW RANGE Shift to
Position N Briefly The transmission is in position D and you are driving at below
40 km/h. X
Sh ift the transmission to N to complete the gear change process.220
Driving systems
Driving and parking

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Front Passenger Air ‐
bag Disabled See
Operator' s Manual The front-passenger fron t air bag is deactivated during th e journey,
eve n though : R
an adult
or R
a person of th e correspondin g statur e is on th e front-passenger seat
If additional force s are applie d to th e seat , th e system may interpret
th e occupant's weigh t as lower than it actually is.
G WARNIN G
The front-passenger air bag does no t deploy during an accident.
There is an increased ris k of injury.X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely as soo n as possible, payin g
attention to roa d and traffic conditions.X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 159).X
Switc h th e ignition off .X
Hav e th e occupant get out of th e vehicle.X
Kee p th e seat unoccupied , close th e front-passenger door and
switch on th e ignition .X
Observ e th e PASSENGER AI R BA G indicator lamp s in th e center
console and th e multifunction display and chec k th e following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on :R
a self-diagnosis is carrie d out . The PASSENGER AI R BA G OF F and
PASSENGER AI R BA G ON indicator lamp s mus t ligh t up simulta-
neousl y for approximately six seconds R
th e PASSENGER AI R BA G OF F indicator lamp mus t then ligh t up
and remain lit after th e s elf-diagnosis . If th e indicator lamp is on ,
OCS (Occupant Classification System) has disabled th e front-
passenger fron t air bag ( Y
page 49 )R
th e Front Passenger Airbag Enable d See Operator' s
Manual or Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Opera‐
tor's Manual display message s mus t no t be shown in th e mul-
tifunction display X
Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until th e necessar y system
checks hav e been completed.X
Mak e sur e that th e display message s do no t appear in th e multi-
function display.
If these condition s are fulfilled , th e front-passenger seat can be occu-
pied again . Whether th e PASSENGER AI R BA G OF F or ON indicator
lamp remain s lit or goe s out depend s on how OCS classifies th e occu-
pant.
If th e condition s are no t fulfilled , th e system is no t operating correctly.X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Fo r further information about th e Occupant Classification System, see
( Y
page 49) .254
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Front Passenger Air ‐
bag Enable d See
Operator' s Manual The front-passenger fron t air bag is enabled during th e journey, eve n
though : R
a child, a small adult or an objec t weighing less than th e system' s
weigh t threshold is locate d on th e front-passenger seat
or R
th e front-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detec t objects or force s applyin g additional weigh t on
th e seat .
G WARNIN G
The front-passenger fron t air bag may deploy unintentionally.
There is an increased ris k of injury.X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely as soo n as possible, payin g
attention to roa d and traffic conditions.X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 159).X
Switc h th e ignition off .X
Ope n th e front-passenger door .X
Remove th e child and th e child restrain t system from th e front-
passenger seat .X
Mak e sur e that there are no objects on th e seat addin g to th e
weight.
The system may otherwise detec t th e additional weigh t and inter-
pre t th e seat occupant's weigh t as greate r than it actually is.X
Kee p th e seat unoccupied , close th e front-passenger door and
switch on th e ignition .X
Observ e th e PASSENGER AI R BA G indicator lamp s in th e center
console and th e multifunction display and chec k th e foll owing:
Se at unoccupied and ignition switched on :R
a self-diagnosis is carrie d out . The PASSENGER AI R BA G OF F and
PASSENGER AI R BA G ON indicator lamp s mus t ligh t up simulta-
neousl y for approximately six seconds R
th e PASSENGER AI R BA G OF F indicator lamp mus t then ligh t up
and remain lit after th e self-diagnosis . If th e indicator lamp is on ,
OCS has disabled th e front-passenger fron t air bag ( Y
page 49)R
th e Front Passenger Airbag Enable d See Operator' s
Manual or Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Opera‐
tor's Manual display message s mus t no t be shown in th e mul-
tifunction display X
Wait for a period of at least 60 seconds until th e necessar y system
checks hav e been completed.X
Mak e sur e that th e display message s do no t appear in th e multi-
function display.
If these condition s are fulfilled , th e front-passenger seat can be occu-
pied again . Whether th e PASSENGER AI R BA G OF F or ON indicator
lamp remain s lit or goe s out depend s on how OCS classifies th e occu-
pant.
If th e condition s are no t fulfilled , th e system is no t operating correctly.Display messages 25 5
On-board computer and displays Z

Operating system
Overview
General notes
! Do not use the space in front of the display
for storage. Objects placed here could dam-
age the display or impair its function. Avoid
any direct contact with the display surface.
Pressure on the display surface may result in
impairments to the display, which could be
irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your
ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-con-
trolled switch-off feature. The brightness is
automatically reduced if the temperature is too
high. The display may temporarily switch off
completely.
Cleaning instructions
! Do not touch the display. The display has a
very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a
risk of scratching. If you have to clean the
screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent
and a soft, lint-free cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when
cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible dam-
age to the display.
Switching the multimedia system
on/off X
Press the C control knob.
Adjusting the volume X
Turn the C control knob.
The volume is adjusted: R
for the currently selected media source R
during traffic or navigation announcements R
in hands-free mode during a phone call
Switching the sound on or off X
Press the c button on the control panel.
If the audio output is switched off, the status
line will show the c symbol. If you switch the media source or set the volume, the sound
is automatically switched on.
i Navigation announcements will be heard
even if the sound is muted.
Functions The multimedia system has the following func-
tions: R
Radio mode R
Media mode with media search R
Sound systems R
Navigation system
COMAND: navigation via the hard drive
Audio 20: navigation via SD card R
Communication functions R
SIRIUS Weather (COMAND) R
Vehicle functions with system settings R
Favorites functions
Controller The controller in the center console lets you: R
select menu items on the display R
enter characters R
select a destination on the map R
save entries
The controller can be: R
turned 3 R
slid left or right 1 R
slid forwards or back 4R
slid diagonally 2 R
pressed briefly or pressed and held 7
Back button You can use the 8 button to exit a menu or to
call up the basic display of the current operating
mode. X
To exit the menu: briefly press the 8
button.
The multimedia system changes to the next
higher menu level in the current operating
mode. X
To call up the basic display: press the 8
button for longer than two seconds.
The multimedia system changes to the basic
display of the current operating mode.288
Operating system
Multimedia system

Roof carrier
Important safety notes
G WARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character-
istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use roof carriers that have been tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This
helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such a
way that the vehicle will not sustain damage
even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, ensure
that when the roof carrier is installed you can: R
raise the sliding sunroof fully R
open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel fully R
open the tailgate fully
You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section
( Y
page 384).
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load
may become detached from the vehicle. You
must therefore ensure that you observe the roof
carrier manufacturer's installation instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier X
Secure the roof carrier to roof rails C . In
doing so, observe the manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions.
Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior
and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may not always be able to
hold the objects placed in them in the event of
an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
changes of direction. R
Always stow objects in such a way that they
cannot be tossed about in these or similar
situations. R
Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. R
Ensure that closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey. R
Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects in
the cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines ( Y
page 294).
! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill.
! Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup
holder in the center console to continuous,
strong and direct sunlight. The passenger
compartment in the area of the center con-
sole can otherwise be damaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key in the tem-
perature-controlled cup hol der ( Y
page 303).
Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO key will not be rec-
ognized.302
Features
Stowage and features

The stowage compartments in the doors provide
space for bottles with a capacity of up to
34 fl. oz. (1.0 l).
The bottles are not secured or prevented from
tipping over. Therefore, do not place any open
drink containers in the stowage compartments.
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console
C
Cup holderD
Cover X
To open: slide cover D to its foremost posi-
tion. X
To close: pull cover D back as far as it will go.
You can remove the cup holder's rubber mat for
cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
Temperature-controlled cup holder in
the front-compartment center console
C
Cup holder
D
Residual heat indicator lamp

X
Lift insert C up and out.X
To re-install the insert: place insert C into
the holder and press down on the right until it
engages.
Cigarette lighter
G WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if: R
the hot cigarette lighter falls R
a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle.
! The cigarette lighter in the center console in
the front compartment is not intended for
operating the tire inflation compressor.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette lighter
when road and traffic conditions permit. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 138).X
To open: slide cover C to its foremost posi-
tion. X
Press in cigarette lighter D .
Cigarette lighter D will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot. X
To close: pull cover C back as far as it will go. 12 V sockets
General notes X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition
lock ( Y
page 138).
With the exception of the socket in the front
center console, all sockets can be used for
accessories with a maximum current draw of
240 W (2 0 A). The socket in the front center
console can be used for accessories with a max-
imum current draw of 180 W( 15 A). Accessories
include such items as chargers for mobile
phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when the
engine is switched off, the battery may dis-
charge.
i An emergency cut-out ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-
board voltage is too low, the power to the
sockets is automatically cut. This ensures
that there is sufficient power to start the
engine.
Socket in the front center console
! The socket is not suitable for operating the
tire inflation compressor. X
To open: slide the cover to its foremost posi-
tion. X
Lift up the cover of the socket. X
To close: pull the cover back as far as it will
go.
Socket in the rear compartment center
console Vehicles with the Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem have two sockets in the center console in
the rear compartment. X
Lift up the cover of the socket.306
Features
Stowage and features