2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV Owner's Manual

Power washer ................................ 331
Rear view camera .......................... 334
Roof lining ...................................... 337
Seat belt ........................................336
Seat cover ..................................... 336
Sensors ......................................... 334
Side running board ........................ 334
Steering wheel ............................... 336
Trim pieces ....................................3 36
Washing by hand ........................... 331
Wheels ...........................................3 33
Windows ........................................ 333
Wiper blades .................................. 333
Wooden trim .................................. 336
Cargo compartment cover
Notes/how to use ......................... 306
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 303
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 307
Opening/closing ............................ 307
Stowage well (under) ..................... 307
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 305
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 92
CD player (on-board computer) ........239
Center console
Lower section .................................. 40
Upper section .................................. 39
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 244
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........7 7
Child
Restraint system .............................. 61
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 64
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 62
On the front-passenger seat ............ 64
Rearward-facing res train
t system .... 64
Top Tether ...................................... .63
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear doors ...................................... .65
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .60 Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 312
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .334
Trailer tow hitch .............................3 35
Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control
with additional rear-compartment
climate control ............................... 129
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 127
Controlling automatically ...............1 32
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 131
Defrosting the windows ................. 134
Defrosting the windshield .............. 133
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 125
General notes ................................ 125
Indicator lamp ................................ 132
Ionization ....................................... 135
Maximum cooling .......................... 134
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 131
Overview of systems ......................1 25
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 135
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 132
Rear control panel ......................... 127
Rear control panel (3-zone auto-
matic climate control with addi-
tional rear-compa
rtment climate
control) .......................................... 129
Refrigerant ..................................... 391
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 392
Setting the air distribution ............. 133
Setting the air vents ......................1 36
Setting the airflow ......................... 133
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 132
Setting the temperature ................ 132
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 135
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 135
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 134
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Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 133
Coat hooks ......................................... 306
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 36
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 382
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
Driving dynamics display ............... 223
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 335
Combination switch .......................... 116
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 236
Controller ........................................... 293
Convenience closing feature .............. 90
Convenience opening feature ............ 90
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 328
Display message ............................ 261
Filling capacity ............................... 391
Important safety notes .................. 390
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 245
Temperature gauge ........................ 234
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 35
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 260
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 120
Crosswind Assist ................................. 71
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 71
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 175
Activation conditions ..................... 175
Cruise control lever ....................... 175
Deactivating ................................... 176
Display message ............................ 271
Driving system ............................... 174 Function/notes ............................. 174
Important safety notes .................. 174
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 175
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 309
Important safety notes .................. 308
Rear compartment ......................... 309
Temperature controlled ................. 309
Third row of seats .......................... 310
Customer Ass
istance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 31
Customer Relations Department ....... 31
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 239
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 260
Function/notes ............................. 115
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 243
Declarations of conformity ................. 30
DEF
Adding ........................................... 158
Display message ............................ 264
Filling capacity ............................... 389
Important safety notes .................. 389
Diagnostics connection ...................... 31
Differential lock (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 267
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 26
Introduction ..................................... 26
Digital speedometer ......................... 237
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 148
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 329
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 248
Driving systems ............................. 265
Engine ............................................ 261
General notes ................................ 248
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 248
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 278
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Lights .............................................260
Safety systems .............................. 249
SmartKey ....................................... 278
Tires ............................................... 273
Vehicle ...........................................2 75
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 178
Activation conditions ..................... 178
Cruise control lever ....................... 178
Display Message ............................ 270
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 181
Driving tips ....................................1 82
Function/notes .............................1 76
Important safety notes .................. 176
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 180
Stopping ........................................ 179
Switching off .................................. 180
Warning lamp ................................. 290
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 290
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 290
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 244
Automatic locking (switch) ...............8 4
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .77
Control panel .................................. .43
Display message ............................ 277
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Overview .......................................... 83
Power closing .................................. 84
Drinking and driving ......................... 165
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 151
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
a

ge) ............................................... 219
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 220 SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 246
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 149
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving
Important safety notes .................. 139
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 330
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 213
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 173
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 67
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 69
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 72
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67
Distance warning function ............... 68
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 72
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Important safety information ........... 66
Overview .......................................... 66
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving system
AIRMATIC package ........................ 188
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 176
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 182
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 192
Parking Pilot .................................. 195
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 203
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 213
Active Curve System ...................... 189
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 215
ADS ............................................... 188
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AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 191
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 207
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 209
Cruise control ................................ 174
Display message ............................ 265
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 213
HOLD function ............................... 187
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 211
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package) ........... 184
Rear view camera .......................... 199
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 208
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 150
Brakes ........................................... 166
Break-in period .............................. 139
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 182
Downhill gradient ........................... 166
Drinking and driving ....................... 165
Driving in winter ............................. 169
Driving on flooded roads ................ 168
Driving on sand .............................. 172
Driving on wet roads ...................... 168
Driving over obstacles ................... 173
Exhaust check ............................... 165
Fuel ................................................ 164
General .......................................... 164
Hydroplaning ................................. 168
Icy road surfaces ........................... 169
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 167
Off-road driving .............................. 170
Off-road fording ............................. 169
Snow chains .................................. 356
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 139
Tire ruts ......................................... 172
Towing a trailer .............................. 225
Traveling uphill ............................... 173
Wet road surface ........................... 167
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 267
Function/notes ............................. 218
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 239
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292 DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 147
E
EASY-ENTRY featureActivating/deactivating ................. 244
Function/notes ............................. 109
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 110
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off ........................... 244
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 165
On-board computer ....................... 237
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 145
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 144
Deactivating/activating ................. 145
General information ....................... 144
Important safety notes .................. 144
Introduction ................................... 144
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 380
Important safety notes .................. 380
Removing ....................................... 381
Storage location ............................ 381
Stowing .......................................... 381
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 56
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 88
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 288
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Display message ............................ 261
ECO start/stop function ................ 144
Engine number ............................... 386
Irregular running ............................ 146
Jump-starting ................................. 346
Starting (important safety notes) ... 141
Starting problems .......................... 146
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 142
Starting via smartphone ................ 142
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 142
Switching off .................................. 162
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 352
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 327
Additives ........................................ 390
Checking the oil level ..................... 326
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 327
Display message ............................ 263
Filling capacity ............................... 390
Notes about oil grades ................... 389
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 326
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 245
Engine switch-off
see ECO start/stop function
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 292
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 246
Characteristics ................................. 70
Deactivating/activating ................... 71
Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety information ........... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 284
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 70
Exhaust check ................................... 165 Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions)
.................................................. 334
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 112
Folding in whe
n locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 245
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 111
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 111
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 112
Setting ........................................... 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Storing the parking position .......... 112
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 302
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 294
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 340
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 339
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 341
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 324
Fog lamps (extended range) ............. 118
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 303
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 169
On flooded roads ........................... 168
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 384
Two-way radio ................................ 384
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 388
Consumption statistics .................. 236
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 237
Displaying the range ...................... 237
Driving tips .................................... 164
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 387
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Important safety notes .................. 387
Low outside temperatures .............388
Problem (malfunction) ................... 158
Quality (diesel) ............................... 388
Refueling ........................................ 155
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 387
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 157
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 264
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 237
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 387
Problem (malfunction) ................... 158
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 352
Before changing ............................. 352
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 352
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 353
Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 353
Important safety notes .................. 352
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 324
General notes ................................ 321
Important safety notes .................. 321
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 23
Problems when programming ........3 23
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 322
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 322
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 245
Genuine parts ...................................... 27
Glove box ...........................................3 01
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 92
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 373
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................117
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 100
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 99
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 100
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 100
Luxury ............................................ 100
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 119
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 16
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 118
Display message ............................ 260
Replacing bulbs .............................1 21
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Highway mode ................................... 118
Hill start assist .................................. 143
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 187
Display message ............................ 268
Function/notes .............................1 87
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 92
Hood
Closing ...........................................3 26
Display message ............................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 325
Opening ......................................... 325
Horn ...................................................... 36
Hydroplaning ..................................... 168
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 75
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
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Indicatorssee Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 326
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 37
Warning and indicator lamps .......... .37
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 233
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................ .243
Display message ............................ 260
Overview ........................................ 117
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 120
Emergency lighting ........................ 120
General notes ................................ 119
Manual control ............................... 119
Overview ........................................ 119
Reading lamp ................................. 119
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 92
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 339
Using ............................................. 376
Jump starting (engine) ......................346
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 140
SmartKey ....................................... 140
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 78
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Deactivation ..................................... 78
Display message ............................ 278
Locking ............................................ 78
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 141
Start function ................................... 79
Start/Stop button .......................... 140
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Unlocking ......................................... 78
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 51
Manual gearshifting ....................... 154 Knee bag
.............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 242
Display message ............................ 268
Function/information .................... 211
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 246
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 62
Level control
AIRMATIC ...................................... 190
Level control (display message) ...... 265
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package)
Basic settings ................................ 184
Function/notes ............................. 184
Important safety notes .................. 184
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 260
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 260
Light sensor (display message) ....... 260
Light switch
Operation ....................................... 115
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 243
Active light function ....................... 117
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 118
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 115
Fog lamps (extended) .................... 118
Hazard warning lamps ................... 117
High beam flasher .......................... 116
High-beam headlamps ................... 116
Highway mode ............................... 118
Light switch ................................... 115
Low-beam headlamps .................... 116
Off-road lights ................................ 118
Parking lamps ................................ 116
Rear fog lamp ................................ 116
Standing lamps .............................. 116
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Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 243
Turn signals ................................... 116
see Interior lighting
see Replacing the bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 300
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 83
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 244
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 267
Off-road gear ................................. 221
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 221
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 260
Replacing bulbs ............................. 121
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 106
Luxury head restraints ..................... 100
M
M+S tires............................................ 356
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 332
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 317
Display message ............................ 254
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 318
Downloading routes ....................... 320
Emergency call .............................. 315
General notes ................................ 314
Geo fencing ................................... 321
Info call button .............................. 317
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 319 Remote fault diagnosis .................. 319
Remote vehicle locking .................. 319
Roadside assistance button ........... 316
Search & Send ............................... 318
Self-test ......................................... 315
Speed alert .................................... 320
System .......................................... 314
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 321
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 319
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 79
General notes .................................. 79
Inserting .......................................... 79
Locking vehicle ................................ 84
Removing ......................................... 79
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 84
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 301
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 239
Memory function ............................... 113
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 203
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 213
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 215
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 207
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 209
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 176
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 182
General notes ................................ 174
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 211
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 192
Parking Pilot .................................. 195
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Rear view camera .......................... 199
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 208
Mess
age memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 248
Mirror
Vanity mirror (sun visor) ................ 310
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 334
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
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