2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV Owners Manual

Height when opened
1
1
Height
when
opened* 2
2
Head‐
ro om*
Ve hicles with AIR‐
MATIC 21
44 mm
-
22 44 mm 19
29 mm
-
2029 mm
Ve hicles with Off-
ro ad pac kage 21
44 mm
-
22 74 mm 19
29 mm
-
2059 mm *When
there ar-end lo wering is acti vated, the
va lues are cor respondingly lo wer. Ve
hicle dimensions All models
Ve
hicle lengt h5 207 mm
Ve hicle length, AMG Styling 52 13mm
Ve hicle width including out‐
side mir rors 21
57 mm
Ve hicle width excluding out‐
side mir rors, min. tomax. 19
56 mm -
2030 mm
Maximum vehicle height (AIR‐
MATIC) 18
98 mm
Maximum vehicle height (Off-
ro ad pac kage) 19
28 mm
Minimum vehicle height (high‐
wa y driving le vel) 18
23 mm -
18 38 mm
Wheelbase 3135 mm
Maximum ground clea rance
(AIRMATIC) 259 mm All models
Maximum ground clearance
(Off-road pa
ckage) 289 mm
Minimum ground clearance
(AIRMATIC/Off- road pac kage) 17
4 mm We
ights and loads Please no
tethat forth e specified vehicle data:
R items of optional equipment increase the
unladen weight and reduce the pa yload.
R vehicle-specific weight information can be
fo und on theve hicle identification plate .
Ro of load All models
Maximum
roof load 100kg 606
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Ve
hicle data for off-road driving Fo
rding dep th
* NO
TEDama gecaused bywate r when
fo rd ing Wa
ter can enter the engine compartment
and vehicle interior if:
R youexc eed the maximum permissible
fo rd ing dep thwhen driving thro ugh stand‐
ing water
R a bow wavefo rm s during ford ing
R wate r accumulates during ford ing of flow‐
ing water #
Do not exceed the maximum permissi‐
ble ford ing dep thand drive slowly
th ro ugh thewa ter. The specified
value indicates the maximum per‐
missible ford ing dep thfor:
R vehicles that are ready todrive – fuel tank
full, all fluids topped up, with driver
R slow driving thro ugh standing water Driving
thro ugh flow ing waterre duces the per‐
missible ford ing dep thdue tothe accumulation
of wate r.
Obser vethe no tes on off-road driving and ford‐
ing (/ page195). Mo
del
1
1Fording
dep th
Ve hicles with AIRMATIC
Ra ised le vel5 0 cm
Ve hicles with Off-road
pac kage Model
1
1Fording
dep th
Off-road le vel15 0 cm
Off-road le vel25 0 cm
Off-road le vel36 0 cm Angle of approach/departure
The speci
fied values are maximum values for
ve hicles that are ready todrive – fuel tank full,
all fluids topped up, with driver. The values
depend on theve hicle tyres and vehicle weight.
Obser vethe no tes on driving in mountainous ter‐
ra in . Te
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Angle of approach/depa
rture All models (vehi‐
cles without
AMG
Styling) 1 1
Front 2 2Rear
Ve hicles with
AIRMATIC*
Normal le vel2 3° 20°
Ra ised le vel2 7°24 °
Ve hicles with
Off-road pac kage
Normal le vel2 3° 20°
Off-road le vel12 5° 22°
Off-road le vel22 7° 24 °
Off-road le vel32 9° 26° All models (vehi‐
cles with
AMG
Styl ing) 1 1
Front 2 2Rear
Ve hicles with
AIRMATIC
Normal le vel2 1° - 22° 20° - 21 °
Ra ised le vel2 5° - 26° 24° - 25°
Ve hicles with
Off-road pac kage
Normal le vel2 1° - 22° 20° - 21 °
Off-road le vel12 3° -24°2 2° - 23°
Off-road le vel22 5° - 26° 24° - 25°
Off-road le vel32 7° - 28° 25° - 26° *Depending on
the tyre size
Maximum gradient climbing ability
The vehicle's gradient climbing ability depends
on thewe ight distribution in theve hicle, thete r‐
ra in conditions and thero ad sur face conditions. The specified
value applies when:
R theve hicle is ready todrive – fuel tank full,
all fluids topped up, with driver
R theLO W RANGE off-roadgear of the trans‐
fe r case is engaged
R thero ad sur faces conditions and thus the
traction are good
A gradient climbing ability of 100% cor responds
to an incline of 45°.
Obse rveth e no tes on driving in mountainous ter‐
ra in . Model
Maximumgra‐
dient climbing ability
Ve hicles without Off-
ro ad pac kage 80%
Ve hicles with Off-road
pac kage
When LOW RANGE off-
ro ad gear is engaged 10
0% 608
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Tr
ailer hitch Gene
ral no tes on the trailer hit ch Not all models can be used
for trailer operation
(/ page 311).
Modificatio nstothe engine cooling sy stem may
be necessar y,depending on theve hicle model.
The retrofitting of a trailer hitch is only pe rmissi‐
ble if a towing capacity is specified in your vehi‐
cle documents.
Fu rther information can be obtained at a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop. Mounting dimensions
1
Fastening points
2 Overhang dimension
3 Rear axle centre line The
overhang dimension and fastening points
are valid for a trailer hitch ins talled at thefa c‐
to ry. Model
2 2Over‐
hang dimen‐ sion
All model s1 257 mm Pe
rm issible towing capacity Please no
tethat forth e specified vehicle data:
R vehicle-specific weight information can be
fo und on theve hicle identification plate .
The tongue weight is not included in theto wing
capacity. Model
Perm issible towing
capacit y,braked (at
a minimum start-off
gr adeability of 12%)
All models 3300kg- 3500 kg Te
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Pe
rm issible towing capacit y,unbraked Model
Perm issible towing
capacit y,unbraked
All model s7 50kg Maximum
tongue weight *
NO
TEDama gecaused bythe trailer
coming loose If
th eto ngue weight used is too lo w,the
trailer may come loose. #
The tongue weight must not be below
50 kg. #
Use a tongue weight that is as close as
possible tothe maximum permissible
to ngue weight. Please no
tethat forth e specified vehicle data:
R vehicle-specific weight information can be
fo und on theve hicle identification plate . To
ngue weight Model
Maximumtongue
we ight
All models 132kg -14 0kg Pe
rm issible rear axle load (trailer operation) Axle load
Model
Perm issible rear axle load
during trailer operation
To wing
capacity
3300 kg To
wing
capacity
3500 kg
GLS 350 d
4MATIC 19
70 kg 1930 kg
GLS 400 d
4MATIC 19
70 kg 1930 kg
GLS 580
4MATIC 19
50 kg 1900 kg 61 0
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Display messages
Int
roduction Note
s on display messages
Display messages appear on the multifunction
displa y.
Displ aymessa ges with graphic symbols are sim‐
plified in the Owner's Manual and may dif fer
from the symbols on the multifunction displa y.
The multifunction display sho wshigh-priority dis‐
play messages in red. Cer tain display messages
are accompanied byawa rning tone.
Please respond in accordance with the display
messages and follow the additional no tes in this
Owner's Manual.
Fo r some display messa ges, a symbol is also
shown:
R ¤ Further information R
O Hide display message
Yo u can select the desired symbol byswiping
left or right on the left-hand Touch Control.
Press the¤ symbol toshow fur ther informa‐
tion on the multifunction displa y.Press theO
symbol tohide the display message.
Yo u can hide lo w-priority display messages by
pressing the¤ button or the left-hand Touch
Control. The displ aymessa ges are then stored in
th e message memor y.
Re ctify the cause of a display message as
qu ickly as possible.
High-priority display messages cannot be hid‐
den. The multifunction display sho ws these dis‐
play messages continuously until the cause of
th e message has been rectified. Calling up
stored displ aymessages
On-boa rdcompu ter:
4 Service 5
1 message
If th ere are no display messages, No messages
appears on the multifunction displa y. #
Scroll thro ugh the display messages byswip‐
ing upwards or down wards on the left-hand
To uch Control. #
Toexitth e message memor y:press the
¤ button. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 611

Saf
ety sy stems Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
!
÷ currently unavailable See
Owner's Manual *
ABS and ESP ®
are temp orarily una vailable.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be temp orarily una vailable.
The brake sy stem continues tooperate normally. The braking dis tance may increase in an emergency braking situa‐
tion. &
WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning
If ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking and ESP ®
cann otcar ryout vehicle
st abilisation.
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired. The br aking distance may
increase in an emergency braking situation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have ABS and ESP ®
ch ecked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Carefully drive on a suitable stre tch of road, making slight steering mo vements at a speed abo ve30 km/h. #
Ifth e display message does not disappear, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Drive carefully. 612
Displaymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
!
÷ inoperative See Owner's
Manual *
ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning.
Other driving sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunctioning.
The brake sy stem continues tooperate normally. The braking dis tance may increase in an emergency braking situa‐
tion. &
WARNING Risk of skidding if ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning
If ABS and ESP ®
are malfunctioning, the wheels could lock when braking and ESP ®
cann otcar ryout vehicle
st abilisation.
The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus se verely impaired. The br aking distance may
increase in an emergency braking situation. In addition, other driving saf ety sy stems are switched off. #
Drive on carefull y. #
Have ABS and ESP ®
ch ecked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Drive on carefully. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediatel y.
÷
currently unavailable See
Owner's Manual *
ESP ®
is temp orarily una vailable.
Other drive sy stems and driving saf ety sy stems may also be malfunctioning. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 61 3