2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV manual transmission

Weather map ................................. 171
SIRIUS weather map
Storm Guide ..................................1 75
Storm Watch Box ........................... 175
Sound
Switching on/off .............................. 27
Sound settings
Balance/fader ............................... 162
Calling up the sound menu ............ 162
Equalizer ........................................ 162
Speed dial
Deleting ......................................... 111
Setting up ...................................... 110
State/province
Selecting .......................................... 56
Station presets (radio)
Deleting marked stations ...............1 33
Stop function
Video DVD ..................................... 160
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 133
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................... 34
Switching on media mode
Using the Media button ................. 140
Via the device list .......................... 141
Via the main function bar ............... 140
Via the number keypad .................. 141
System settings
Bluetooth
®....................................... 39
Date ................................................. 34
Importing/exporting data ................ 41
Language ......................................... 40
Text reader speed ............................ 36
Time ................................................. 34
Time zone ........................................ 34
Voice Control System ...................... 36
T
Telephone
Accepting a call (COMAND) ............. 95
Adding a call .................................... 96
Adjusting the volume for calls .......... 27
Apple CarPlay™ ............................. 118
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ............................................ 92
Call lists ......................................... 109 Call waiting ...................................... 98
Calls with several participants ......... 97
Conference calls .............................. 97
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) .............................. 90
De-authorizing (disconnecting) a
mobile phone ................................... 94
Deleting a speed dial preset .......... 111
Deleting messages ........................ 117
Dictation function for text mes-
sages and e-mails .......................... 117
Displaying Bluetooth
®connection
details .............................................. 94
Downloading messages manually .. 113
E-mail ............................................. 111
E-mail requirements ....................... 111
E-mail settings ............................... 112
Ending an active call ........................ 98
Entering a number ........................... 95
Entering phone numbers .................. 95
Establishing the connection from
the mobile phone ............................. 93
Function restrictions ........................ 90
Functions available during a call ...... 96
General notes .................................. 89
Incoming call during an existing
call ................................................... 98
Making a call .................................... 95
Message conditions ....................... 111
Message settings ........................... 112
Operating options ............................ 89
Phone book ...................................... 99
Reading messages ......................... 113
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ................................................. 94
Reconnecting a mobile phone
automatically ................................... 93
Rejecting a call (COMAND) .............. 95
Safety notes ..................................... 89
Sending DTMF tones ........................ 97
Setting up a speed dial .................. 110
Switching between calls (call wait-
ing) .................................................. 97
Switching between mobi
le
phones ............................................. 93
Switching the microphone on/off .... 97
Telephone menu overview ............... 90
Text message conditions ............... 111
Index11

Massage the entire back, rising waves, sooth-
ing downward movements
RActivating Massage
Mobilizing massage and rising and descend-
ing dynamic waves
RClassic Massage
Single and twin waves moving upwards
across the entire back
RMobilizing Massage
Mobilization via stronger single and twin
waves moving upwards across the entire back
Selecting a massage program
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 45).
XTo selectMassage: turn and press the con-
troller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo select massage programs: turn and press
the controller.
The massage program runs for approximately
15 to 25 minutes, depending on the setting.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Seat heating balance
The balance function controls the distribution of
heat for the seat backrest and seat cushion.
The balance function influences the currently
set heating level of the seat heating (see the
vehicle Operator's Manual).
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 45).
XTo select Seat Heating Balance: turn and
press the controller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo change the setting: turn the controller.
You will see the changes you have made in the
settings display.
The settings represent the following:
R0— the backrest and seat cushion are evenly
heated according to the setting selected with
the seat heating button.
R1to 3increasing — the heat output to the seat
cushion is reduced one level at a time.
R1to 3decreasing — the heat output for the
backrest is reduced one level at a time.
XTo exit the menu: press the%button.
Resetting all adjustments
XCall up the seat functions (Ypage 45).
XSelect a seat.
XTo select Reset: turn and press the controller.
XTo select a seat: slide 1the controller.
XTo reset: press the controller.
A prompt appears.
XTo select YesorNo: turn and press the con-
troller.
If you select No
the process is canceled.
After selecting Yes
all seat adjustments are
reset to the default values (factory setting).
360° camera
General notes
The 360° camera covers the immediate sur-
roundings of the vehicle and assists you, for
instance when parking or at exits with reduced
visibility.
The 360° camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. Make sure
that no persons or animals are in the maneu-
vering range.
Further information on the 360°camera can be
found in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Displaying the 360° camera image
The 360° camera image can be displayed if:
Ryour vehicle is equipped with a 360° camera
Rthe 360°Camerafunction is switched on (see
the vehicle Operator's Manual)
XPress Vehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XSelect 360° Camera.
The 360° camera image appears in split-
screen mode.
You will see the previous view on the display if,
when the function is switched on:
Rturn the SmartKey to position 1in the igni-
tion lock
Ryou select transmission position P
Rwhen you are driving at moderate speeds
46360° camera
Vehicle functions

XPressVehiclein the main function bar.
The vehicle menu is displayed.
XTo select DYNAMIC SELECT: turn and press
the controller.
The Individual Configuration
and
Engine Datamenus appear.
XSelect Engine Data.
The following current data is displayed:
REngine output
REngine torque
REngine oil temperature
RTransmission oil temperature (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles)
ROn-board electrical system voltage
iThe values for engine output and engine tor-
que may deviate from the nominal values.
Items that can influence this are, for example:
REngine speed
RSea level
RFuel grade
ROutside temperature
Setting options
You can choose from the following settings for
the drive:
CComfort
SSport
S+Sport Plus
MManual
EEco
You can make the following settings for the sus-
pension:
CComfort
SSport
S+Sport Plus
You can make the following settings for the
steering:
CComfort
SSport
You can choose from the following settings for
climate control:
EEco
CComfort
You can choose from the following settings for
the ECO start/stop function:
OnSwitches the ECO
start/stop function
on
OffSwitches the ECO
start/stop function
off
Setting options (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles)
You can choose from the following settings for
the drive:
RRace
CComfort
SSport
S+Sport Plus
You can make the following settings for the sus-
pension:
CComfort
SSport
You can choose from the following settings for
the transmission:
DAutomatic
MManual
You can choose from the following settings for
the ESP®(Electronic Stability Program):
SSport
OnActivates ESP®(Elec-
tronic Stability Pro-
gram)
DYNAMIC SELECT49
Vehicle functions
Z