2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV Owner's Manual

maximum permissible load have no influence on
the maximum water depth.
Missing values were not available at time of
going to print. Model Maximum
water
depth Vehicles with the AIRMATIC
package 19.7 in
(50 cm) Vehicles with the Off-Road
Engineering package
Off-road levels 1 and 2
19.7 in
(50 cm) Vehicles with the Off-Road
Engineering package
Off-road level 3
23.6 in
(60 cm) Mercedes-AMG vehicles
For more information about off-road fording, see
(Y page 165). Approach/departure angle
0043
Angle of approach
0044 Angle of departure
You can find the angles of approach and depar-
ture in the following table.
On vehicles with the AIRMATIC package or the
Off-Road Engineering package, loads up to the
maximum permissible load have no influence on approach and departure angles. All vehicles (except vehicles with AMG body-
styling) Model
0043 0043 0044
0044
Vehicles without the Off-
road Engineering package
Normal level 25° 20°
Raised level 30° 25°
Vehicles with the Off-
Road Engineering pack-
age
Normal level 25° 20°
Off-road level 1 28° 23°
Off-road level 2 30° 25°
Off-road level 3 33° 27°
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Normal level (in sports
mode with AMG adaptive
sport suspension system) 19° 19°
Raised level 22° 21°
Vehicles with AMG bodystyling
Model
0043 0043 0044
0044
Vehicles without the Off-
road Engineering package
Normal level 22° 20°
Raised level 27° 25°
Vehicles with the Off-
Road Engineering pack-
age
Normal level 22° 20°
Off-road level 1 25° 23°
Off-road level 2 27° 25°
Off-road level 3 29° 27°
For further information about approach/depar-
ture angles, see (Y
page 169). Vehicle data for off-road driving
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Maximum gradient-climbing capabil-
ity
Note that the vehicle's gradient-climbing capa-
bility depends on the off-road conditions and the road surface conditions.
Missing values were not available at time of
going to print. Model Maximum gradient-
climbing capability Vehicles without
the Offroad Engi-
neering package
80%
Vehicles with the
Off-Road Engineer-
ing package
With LOW RANGE off-
road gear switched
on 100%
Mercedes-AMG
GLS 63 4MATIC
If the load on the front axle is reduced when
pulling away on a steep uphill slope, the front
wheels have a tendency to spin. Accelerate
carefully and make sure that the wheels do not
spin when driving on steep terrain.
For further information about the maximum gra- dient climbing ability, see (Y page 170).Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system and drive train
may be necessary, depending on the vehicle
type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chassis
frame. 0043
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
0044 Rear axle center line Trailer loads
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a
minimum gradient-climbing capability
of 12% from a standstill) Model
All models
7500 lbs (3402 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight
The drawbar noseweight is not included in the
trailer load.
Model
All models
600 lbs (272 kg)
The actual noseweight may not be higher than
the value which is given. The value can be found
on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification
plates. The lowest weight applies.
The maximum permissible trailer drawbar nose-
weight is the maximum weight with which the
trailer drawbar can be loaded. Limit for
Mercedes-Benz-approved trailer couplings. 392
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data

Permissible rear axle load when towing
a trailer Model
All models
3968 lbs (1800 kg)
Ball position of the ball coupling
0043
7.5 in
0044 2.0 in
0087 2.75 in
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions
stated in the illustration must not be exceeded. Trailer tow hitch
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