2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS Owners Manual

C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 28
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................ .330
Car wash ........................................ 326
Carpets .......................................... 333
Display .......................................... .331
Exhaust pipe .................................. 331
Exterior lights ................................ 330
Gear or selector lever .................... 332
Interior .......................................... .331
Matte finish ................................... 328
Notes ............................................. 326
Paint .............................................. 328
Plastic trim ................................... .332
Power washer ................................ 327
Rear view camera .......................... 330
Roof lining ...................................... 333
Seat belt ........................................ 333
Seat cover ..................................... 332
Sensors ......................................... 330
Side running board ........................ 330
Steering wheel ............................... 332
Trim pieces ................................... .332
Washing by hand ........................... 327
Wheels .......................................... .329
Windows ........................................ 329
Wiper blades .................................. 329
Wooden trim .................................. 332
Cargo compartment cover
Notes/how to use ......................... 301
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 298
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 302
Opening/closing ............................ 302
Stowage well (under) ..................... 302
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 300
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .287 CD player (on-board computer)
........236
Center console
Lower section .................................. 40
Upper section .................................. 39
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 241
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .77
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 restraint system .... 64
Top Tether ...................................... .63
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear door s....................................... 65
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 60
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 307
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 330
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 331
Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control
with additional rear-compartment
climate control ............................... 129
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 127
Controlling automaticall y............... 132
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 131
Defrosting the window s................. 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 ...................... 125 Index
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Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................1 35
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 132
Rear control panel ......................... 127
Rear control panel (3-zone auto-
matic climate control with addi-
tional rear-compartment climate
control) .......................................... 129
Refrigerant ..................................... 388
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 389
Setting the air distribution ............. 133
Setting the air vents ..................... .136
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
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 133
Coat hooks ......................................... 301
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 36
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 381
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
Driving dynamics displa y............... 220
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 331
Combination switch .......................... 116
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 233
Controller ........................................... 288
Convenience closing feature .............. 90
Convenience opening feature ............ 90
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 324 Display message ............................ 258
Filling capacity ............................... 388
Important safety notes .................. 387
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 242
Temperature gaug e........................ 231
Warning lamp ................................. 283
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 35
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 257
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 120
Crosswind Assist ................................. 71
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 71
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 171
Activation conditions ..................... 171
Cruise control lever ....................... 171
Deactivating ................................... 172
Display message ............................ 267
Driving system ............................... 171
Function/note s............................. 171
Important safety notes .................. 171
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 171
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 304
Important safety notes .................. 303
Rear compartment ......................... 304
Temperature controlled ................. 304
Third row of seats .......................... 305
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 32
Customer Relations Department ....... 32 D
Data see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 236
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 257
Function/note s............................. 115
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 240 8
Index

Declarations of conformity
.................30
Decorative film
Cleaning instructions .................... .328
Diagnostics connection ......................31
Differential lock (display mes-
sage) .................................................. .263
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 26
Introduction ..................................... 26
Digital speedometer ......................... 234
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 148
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 325
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 245
Driving systems ............................ .261
Engine ............................................ 258
General notes ................................ 245
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 245
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 273
Lights ............................................. 257
Safety systems .............................. 246
SmartKey ....................................... 273
Tires ............................................... 268
Vehicle .......................................... .270
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 285
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 241
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .84
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .77
Control panel .................................. .43
Display message ............................ 272
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety note s.................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Overview .......................................... 83
Power closing .................................. 84
Drinking and driving ......................... 161 Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 151
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) ............................................... 216
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 217
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 243
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 149
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving
Important safety notes .................. 139
Towing vehicles ............................. 229
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 326
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 210
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 169
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 67
Braking assistance appropriate tothe situation ..................................... 69
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 72
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 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
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 172 Index
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Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC with Active Steering
Assist ............................................. 179
AIRMATIC package ........................ 185
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 189
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 200
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 210
Active Curve System ...................... 186
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 212
Active Parking Assist ..................... 192
ADS ............................................... 185
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 188
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 204
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 207
Cruise control ................................ 171
Display message ............................ 261
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 210
HOLD functio n............................... 183
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 208
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package) ........... 180
Rear view camera .......................... 196
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 206
Driving tips
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 178
Automatic transmission ................. 150
Brakes ........................................... 163
Break-in period .............................. 139
Downhill gradient ........................... 163
Drinking and driving ....................... 161
Driving in winter ............................. 165
Driving on flooded roads ................ 165
Driving on sand .............................. 169
Driving on wet roads ...................... 165
Driving over obstacles ................... 169
Exhaust check ............................... 161
Fuel ................................................ 161
General .......................................... 161
Hydroplaning ................................. 165
Icy road surfaces ........................... 165
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 164
Off-road driving .............................. 167
Off-road fording ............................. 165
Snow chains .................................. 354 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 139
Tire ruts ......................................... 169
Towing a trailer .............................. 222
Traveling uphill ............................... 169
Wet road surface ........................... 163
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 264
Function/note s............................. 215
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 236
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
Automatic transmission ................. 147 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 241
Function/note s............................. 109
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 110
Function/note s............................. 109
Switching on/of f........................... 241
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 248
Function/note s................................ 72
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 162
On-board computer ....................... 234
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 doo r.................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 378 10
Index

Important safety notes .................. 378
Removing ....................................... 379
Storage location ............................ 379
Stowing .......................................... 379
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation .........................................56
Emergency unlocking
Tailgat e ............................................ 88
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .282
Display message ............................ 258
ECO start/stop function ................ 144
Engine number ............................... 384
Irregular running ............................ 146
Jump-starting ................................. 343
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 .................................. 158
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 349
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .323
Additives ........................................ 387
Checking the oil level ..................... 322
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 323
Display message ............................ 260
Filling capacity ............................... 387
Notes about oil grades ................... 386
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 322
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .242
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) ... 243
Characteristics ................................. 70 Deactivating/activating ................... 71
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety information ........... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 279
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 70
Exhaust check ................................... 161
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .331
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 112
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 242
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 111
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 111
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 111
Setting ........................................... 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Storing the parking position .......... 112
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 297 F
Favorites Overview ........................................ 289
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 336
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 335
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 337
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 319
Fog lamps (extended range) ............. 118
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 298
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 165
On flooded roads ........................... 165
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 382
Two-way radio ................................ 382 Index
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Fuel
Additives ........................................ 386
Consumption statistics .................. 233
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 234
Displaying the range ...................... 234
Driving tips .................................... 161
Fuel gauge ...................................... .37
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 385
Important safety notes .................. 385
Problem (malfunction) .................. .157
Refueling ........................................ 155
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 385
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 156
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 234
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 385
Problem (malfunction) ................... 157
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .349
Before changing ............................ .349
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 350
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 350
Fuse box under rear bench sea t.... 350
Important safety notes .................. 349 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 319
General notes ................................ 316
Important safety notes .................. 316
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 19
Problems when programming ....... .318
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 317
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 317
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 242
Genuine parts ...................................... 27
Glove box .......................................... .296
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .287 GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 371 H
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 .............................116
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 118
Display message ............................ 257
Replacing bulbs ............................ .121
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Highway mode ................................... 118
Hill start assist .................................. 143
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 184
Display message ............................ 264
Function/notes ............................ .183
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .287
Hood
Closing .......................................... .322
Display message ............................ 272
Important safety notes .................. 321
Opening ......................................... 321
Horn ...................................................... 36
Hydroplaning ..................................... 165 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 7512
Index

Indicator and warning lamps
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 285
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 322
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 37
Warning and indicator lamps .......... .37
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 230
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................ .240
Display message ............................ 257
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 ................................................. .287 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 335
Using ............................................. 374
Jump starting (engine) ......................343 K
Key positions KEYLESS-GO .................................. 140
SmartKey ....................................... 140
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 78
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Deactivation ..................................... 78
Display message ............................ 273
Locking ............................................ 78
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 141
Start function ................................... 79
Start/Stop button .......................... 140 Starting the engine ........................ 142
Unlocking ......................................... 78
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .151
Manual gearshifting ....................... 154
Knee bag .............................................. 50 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 239
Display message ............................ 264
Function/informatio n.................... 208
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 243
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 62
Level control
AIRMATIC ...................................... 187
Level control (display message) ...... 262
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package)
Basic settings ................................ 181
Function/note s............................. 180
Important safety notes .................. 180
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 257
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 257
Light sensor (display message) ....... 257
Light switch
Operation ....................................... 115
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 240
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 headlamp s................... 116
Highway mod e............................... 118
Light switch ................................... 115
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 116
Off-road lights ................................ 118 Index
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Parking lamps ................................ 116
Rear fog lamp ................................ 116
Standing lamps .............................. 116
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 240
Turn signals ................................... 116
see Interior lighting
see Replacing the bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................295
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) .............................. .241
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 263
Off-road gear ................................. 218
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 218
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 257
Replacing bulbs ............................ .121
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 106
Luxury head restraints ..................... 100M
M+S tires ............................................ 354
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .328
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .312
Display message ............................ 251
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 313
Downloading routes ....................... 315
Emergency call .............................. 310
General notes ................................ 309 Geo fencing ................................... 316
Info call button .............................. 312
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .314
Remote fault diagnosi s.................. 314
Remote vehicle locking .................. 314
Roadside assistance button ........... 311
Search & Send ............................... 313
Self-test ......................................... 310
Speed alert .................................... 315
System .......................................... 309
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 316
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 314
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 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 ............................... 296
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 236
Memory function ............................... 113
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 200
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 210
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 172
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC with Active Steering
Assist ............................................. 179
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 212
Active Parking Assist ..................... 192
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 204
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 207
General notes ................................ 170
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 208
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 189
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Rear view camera .......................... 196
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 206
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 245 14
Index