2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV airbag off

High beam
#
Toswitch on: turnthe light switch tothe
L orà position. #
Press the combination switch in the direction
of ar row1.
When the high beam is activated, the indica‐
to r lamp for low beam Lwill be deactiva‐
te d and replaced bythe indicator lamp for
high beam K. #
Toswitch off: pressthe combination switch
in the direction of ar row1or pull in the
direction of ar row3.
Headlamp flasher #
Pull the combination switch in the direction
of ar row3.
Tu rn signal indicators #
Toindicate briefl y:press the combination
switch briefly tothe point of resis tance in the
direction of ar row2or4.
The cor responding turn signal indicator will
fl ash thre e times. #
Toindicate permanentl y:press the combi‐
nation switch be yond the point of resis tance
in the direction of ar row2or4.
Ve hicles with Active Lane Change Assi st:
R Indicator operation activated bythe driver
can extend forth e duration of the lane
ch ange.
R Ifth e driver indicated directly beforehand
but a lane change was not immediately
possible, the turn signal indicator may
activate automaticall y. Ac
tivating/deactivating the hazard warning
lights #
Press button 1.
The hazard warning lights will switch on auto‐
matically if:
R the airbag has been deplo yed.
R theve hicle is heavily braked from a speed of
more than 70 km/h toast andstill. Light and sight
15 9

Note
s on care of the interior &
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom pla stic
parts breaking off af terth e use of sol‐
ve nt-based care products
Ca reand cleaning products con taining sol‐
ve nts can cause su rfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. When
the airbags are deplo yed, plastic parts
may break away. #
Do not use any care or cleaning prod‐
ucts containing sol vents toclean the
cockpit. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor death from
bleached seat belts
Bleaching or dyeing seat belts can se verely
we aken them.
This can, forex ample, cause seat belts to
te ar or fail in an accident. #
Never blea chor dye seat belts. Obser
vethefo llowing information: Cleaning and car
eA voiding vehicle damage
Seat belts Clean with lukewarmand soapy water. R
Do not use chemical cleaning agents.
R Do not dry seat belts byheating them toove r 80 °C or
ex posing them todirect sunlight.
Display Cleanthe sur face carefully wi tha mic rofibre clo thand a suit‐
able display care product (TFT/LCD). R
Swit choff the display and let it cool down.
R Do not use any other cleaning products.
Plastic trim R
Clean with a damp microfibre clo th.
R For heavy soiling: use care product recommended for
Mercedes-Benz. R
Do not attach sticke rs,fi lms or similar materials.
R Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or sun cream to
come in contact wi th the plastic trim. Maintenance and care
547

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions &
WARNING ‑ Risk of inju ryor eve nfa ta l injury when the front passenger airbag is disabled
If th e front passenger airbag is disabled, It will not be deplo yed in theeve nt of an accident and cannot pe rform
its intended pr otective function.
A person in the front passenger seat could then, forex ample, come into con tact wi th theve hicle interior, espe‐
cially if the person is sitting too close tothe dashboard. #
Beaware of thest atus of the front passenger airbag bo thbefore and during the journe y. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Check thest atus of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff (/ page47). #
If necessar y,consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
Front-passenger airbag
enabled See Owner's Man-
ual *T
he front passenger airbag is enabled while theve hicle is in motion:
R even when a child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the sy stem weight thre shold is located on the
front passenger seat
R even when the front passenger seat is not occupied
The sy stem may de tect objects or forc es that are adding tothewe ight applied tothe seat. 622
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions &
WARNING Risk of inju ryor fata l injury when using a child restra int sy stem while the front passenger airbag
is enabled
If yo u secure a child in a child restra int sy stem on the front passenger seat and the front passenger airbag is
enabled, the front passenger airbag can deploy in theeve nt of an accident.
The child could be stru ck bythe airbag. #
Ensure, bo thbefore and during the journe y,that thest atus of the front passenger airbag is cor rect.
NEVER use a rear wa rdfacing child restra int on a seat pr otected byan ACTIVE FRONT AIRB AGin front of it;
DE ATH or SERIOUS INJU RYtotheCH ILD can occur. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. #
Check thest atus of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff (/ page47). #
If necessar y,consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
Active Brake Assist Func-
tions currently limited See
Owner's Manual *
Ve hicles with the Driving Assistance Package: Active Brake Assi stwith cross-traf fic function, Evasi veSteering
Assist or PRE‑SAFE ®
PLUS are temp orarily una vailable or only partially available.
Ve hicles without the Driving Assistance pa ckage: Active Brake Assi stistemp orarily una vailable.
The ambient conditions are outside the sy stem limits (/ page 235). #
Drive on.
As soon as the ambient conditions are within the sy stem limits, the sy stem will become available again. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 623

Au
thorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Au tomatic car wash mode
Ac tivating ............................................ 540
Au tomatic distance control
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
Au tomatic driving lights .........................15 8
Au tomatic engine start (ECO start/
sto p function) .......................................... 19 8
Au tomatic engine stop (ECO start/
sto p function) .......................................... 19 8
Au tomatic front passen ger front air‐
bag deacti vation sy stem
see Automatic front passenger front
airbag shutoff
Au tomatic front passen ger front air‐
bag shu toff ........................................... 46, 47
Fu nction of the automatic front
passenger front airbag deactivation
sy stem ................................................... 46
PA SSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp .... .47
Au tomatic mir rorfo lding function
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .173 Au
tomatic seat adjustment
Setting ................................................ .123
Au tomatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT le ver ......................... .205
Drive program display ......................... 204
Drive programs ................................... .203
DY NA MIC SELECT switch .................... 203
Engaging drive position ....................... 207
Engaging neutral ................................. 206
Engaging park position ........................ 207
Engaging reve rsege ar ........................ .206
Kickdown ............................................ 209
Manual gear changing ........................ .207
St eering wheel gearshift paddles ........ 207
Tr ansmission position display .............. 205
Tr ansmission positions ........................ 205
Axle load Perm issible .......................................... 595
Tr ailer operation .................................. .610 B
Bag hook .................................................. 14 5
Baidu CarLife Trans ferred vehicle data ......................4 75Ball ne
ck
Extending/r etra cting ........................... 312
BA S (Brake Assist Sy stem) .................... .229
Battery Key ........................................................ 84
Re mo tecontrol (s tationary heater) ...... 185
Battery see Battery (vehicle)
Battery (vehicle) ...................................... 562
Charging .............................................. 561
No tes ................................................... 557
No tes (s tarting assis tance and
ch arging) ............................................ .559
Re placing ............................................ 562
St arting assis tance .............................. 561
Belt see Seat belt
Bic ycle rack
Tr ailer operation .................................. .316
Blind Spot Assi st..................................... 306
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .309
Fu nction .............................................. 306
Sy stem limitations ...............................3 06 Index
683

Calling up
the sound menu
Burmes ter®
high-end 3D sur round
sound sy stem ....................................... 51 8
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ....5 16
Calls .......................................................... 460
Ac cepting ............................................ 460
Ac tivating functions du ring a call ......... 461
Calls wi thseveral participants ............ .461
Declining ............................................. 460
Ending a call ........................................ 460
In Car Of fice ........................................ 469
Incoming call du ring an existing call .... 461
Making ................................................ 460
Mercedes me connect ........................ .477
Camera see 360° Camera
see Reversing camera
Car key
see Key
Car telephony
see Telephone
Car wash
see Care
Car wash (care) ....................................... 538 Car-to-X-Communication
Displaying hazard warnings ................ .435
Overview ............................................. 435
Sending haza rdwa rnings .................... 436
Care .......................................................... 547
Air-water duct ...................................... 538
Car wash ............................................. 538
Carpet .................................................5 47
Deco rative foil .................................... .543
Displ ay................................................. 547
Exhaust pipes ...................................... 545
Exterior lighting ................................... 545
High-pressu recleaner ......................... 540
Pa int wo rk ............................................ 542
Plastic trim .......................................... 547
Re alwo od/trim elements .................... 547
Re versing camera/360° Camera ........ 545
Ro of lining ...........................................5 47
Seat belt .............................................. 547
Seat co ver ........................................... 547
Senso rs............................................... 545
Tr ailer tow hit ch................................... 545
Wa shing byhand ..................................5 41
Wheels/rims ....................................... 545
Wi ndo ws .............................................. 545Wi
per blades .......................................5 45
Carpet (Care) ............................................ 547
Changing gears ........................................ 207
Manually .............................................. 207
Changing the lights
Driving abroad (symm etrical dipped
beam) .................................................. 157
Cha rging
Bat tery (vehicle) ...................................5 61
Mobile phone (wireless) ....................... 154
USB port ..............................................1 53
Child saf ety lock
Ac tivating/deactivating (multimedia
sy stem) ................................................ 394
Re ar door .............................................. 79
Re ar side wind ows ................................. 80
Child seat Appr oval categories .............................. .59
At tach ing (no tes) ................................... 58
Basic instructions ..................................52
Fr ont passenger seat (no tes) ................. 77
Fr ont passenger seat (without auto‐
matic airbag shutoff) ............................. 76
ISOFIX/i-Size (fitting) ............................ 67 Index
685

4Engine oil le
velRe duce oil le vel...6 43
4Engine oil le velSt op vehicle
Switch engine off ................................ 642
4 Engine oil pressure Stop Switch
off engine ............................................ 643
Fa ult Drive at max. 80 km/h ...............636
6Fr ont left malfunction Consult
wo rkshop (Example) ............................6 20
Fr ont-passenger airbag disabled See
Owner's Manual ................................... 621
Fr ont-passenger airbag enabled See
Owner's Manual ..................................6 22
b Hazard warning lamps mal‐
functioning .......................................... 663
&inoperative Bat tery low ................ 661
&inoperative Refuel vehicle ........... 662
&inoperative See Owner's Man. ..... 661
!inoperative See Owner's Man‐
ual ........................................................ 61 3÷
inope rative See Owner's Man‐
ual ....................................................... .614
T inope rative See Owner's Man‐
ual ....................................................... .615
G Inoperative .................................. 625
bIntellige nt Light System inoper‐
ative ....................................................6 64
Á Key not de tected (red displ ay
messa ge).............................................6 56
ÁKe y not de tected (white displ ay
messa ge).............................................6 55
bLeft dipped beam (Example) ....... 662
6Left wind owbag malfunction
Consult workshop (Example) ............... 621
Limiter inoperative .............................. 636
Limiter passive .................................... 636
 Lowe ring .................................... 626
bMalfunction See Owner's Man‐
ual ....................................................... 662
ðMaximum speed exceeded ..........6 36 Mercedes me connect Services limi‐
te
d See Owner's Manual .....................624
Mo tor can be star ted again .................6 39
N permanently active Risk of vehicle
ro lling .................................................. 647
ç Off............................................... 635
ëOff ............................................... 633
Only select Park (P) when vehicle is
st ationary ............................................ 648
ï Operation only possible in
transmission position P ....................... 658
!Pa rking brake See Owner's
Manual ................................................ .616
Á Place theke y in the mar ked
space See Owner's Manual ................. 656
KPlease check direction of tr avel ...... 631
Please reduce speed ...........................6 27
Û Please wait Charging high- volt‐
age battery .......................................... 640 Index
691

Na
vigation announcements
Ac tivating/deactivating ...................... .428
Ad justing thevo lume .......................... .428
Re peating ............................................ 429
Switching audio fadeout on/off .......... 428
Na vigation messages
On-board computer ............................. 327
Ne arField Communication (NFC) .......... 455
Connecting the mobile phone tothe
multimedia sy stem .............................. 455
General information ............................4 55
Locking theve hicle (digital vehicle
ke yst icke r) ............................................ 88
Locking theve hicle (mobile phone) .......88
St arting theve hicle (Digital Vehicle
Ke yst icke r) .......................................... 191
St arting theve hicle (mobile phone) ..... 191
Switching mobile phones .................... 455
Un locking theve hicle (digital vehicle
ke yst icke r) ............................................ 88
Un locking theve hicle (mobile phone) ....88
Using a mobile phone .......................... 455
Ne utral
Engaging ............................................. 206 NFC
see Near Field Communication (NFC)
No n-operational time
Ac tivating/deactivating standby
mode .................................................. .228
St andby mode function ...................... .227
No tifications Centre ................................ 374
Calling up a notification ...................... .375
Editing a notification ............................ 376
Global sear ch(ove rview) ...................... 376
Noti fication types ................................ 374
Overview ..............................................3 74
Selecting actions for a notification ..... .375
Using theglobal sear ch....................... 377 O
Occupant saf ety
Pe ts in theve hicle ..................................81
Occupant saf ety
see Airbag
see Automatic front passenger front
airbag shutoff
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu‐
pant pr otection) see PRE-SAFE
®
Impulse Side
see PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant pr otection plus)
see Restra int sy stem
see Seat belt
Odome ter
see Total dis tance
Off-road Assi st
Setting ................................................. 278
Off-road driving ....................................... 19 5
Off-road driving see Off-road driving
Off-road ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Prog ram)
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 233
Switching on/off ................................. 234
Off-road light ............................................ 161
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer ................................. 320
Assis tant displ aymenu ........................ 325
Displaying the service due date ........... 531
Head-up display menu .........................3 31706
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