2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB SUV Owners Manual


Only depress the accelerator pedal
slightl
y. 
Have the cause r
ectiNed immediately at
a qualiNed specialist workshop. *
NOTE R
educed battery life due to frequent
short-distance trips The 12 V battery may not be
suPcientl
y
charged when the vehicle is used only for
short-distance trips. This reduces the life of
the battery. 
Drive longer distances regularly to
c

harge the battery. *
NOTE Damag
e to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted head-
room clearance If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi-
mum per
mitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-
aged. 
Observe the signposted headroom clear-
ance. 
If the vehicle height is greater than the
per
mitted headroom clearance, do not
enter. 
Observe the changed vehicle height with
add-on r
oof equipment. Notes on driving with a roof load, trailer or fully
laden v
ehicle
When driving with a loaded roof luggage rack or
trailer as well as with a fully laden or fully occu-
pied vehicle, the vehicle's driving and steering
characteristics change.
You should bear the following in mind:
= Do not exceed the permissible roof load and
towing capacity. Also observe the technical
data in the printed Owner's Manual.
= Evenly distribute the roof load, and place
heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with
the notes on loading the vehicle
( page 120). =
Dr
ive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling
away, braking and steering as well as rapid
cornering.
Notes on driving on salt-treated roads
The braking eMect is limited on salt-treated roads.
Therefore, observe the following notes: = due to salt build-up on the brake disks and
brakepads, the braking distance can increase
considerably or result in braking only on one
side
= maintain a much greater safe distance to the
vehicle in front
To remove salt build-up: = brake occasionally while paying attention to
the traPc conditions
= carefully depress the brake pedal at the end of
the journey and when starting the next jour-
ney
Notes on aquaplaning
Aquaplaning can take place once a certain
amount of water has accumulated on the road
surface. 174
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Observe the following notes during heavy precipi-
t
ation or in conditions in which aquaplaning may
occur:
= reduce speed
= avoid tyre ruts
= avoid sudden steering movements
= brake carefully
% Also observe the notes on regularly checking
wheels and tyr

es ( page 352).
Notes on driving through water on the road sur-
f
ace
Water which has entered into the vehicle can
damage the engine, electrics and transmission.
Water can also enter the air intake of the engine
and cause engine damage.
Observe the following if you must drive through
water:
= The water, when calm, may only reach the
lower edge of the vehicle body.
= Drive at a maximum speed of 10 km/h; water
can otherwise enter the vehicle interior or
engine compartment. =
V
ehicles travelling in front, or oncoming vehi-
cles, can create waves which may exceed the
maximum permissible depth of the water.
The braking eMect of the brakes is reduced aser
fording. Brake carefully while paying attention to
the traPc conditions until braking power has been
fully restored. Notes on
oM-r
oad driving &
WARNING Risk of accident if y
ou do not
keep to line of fall on inclines
If you drive at an angle or turn on an incline,
t
he vehicle could slip sideways, tip and roll-
over. 
Always drive on inclines in the line of fall
(s

traight up or down) and do not turn. &
WARNING Risk of Nr
e due to Oammable
material coming into contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system
If combustible materials, e.g. leaves, grass or
twigs, come int
o contact with hot parts of the
exhaust system, they may ignite. 
When driving oM-r
oad or on unpaved sur-
faces, check the underside of the vehicle
at regular intervals. 
In particular, remove any trapped parts
of plants or o
ther Oammable material. 
If damage should occur, immediately
inf
orm a qualiNed specialist workshop. When driving oM-r

oad, sand, mud and water or
water mixed with oil, etc., may get into the brakes.
This may lead to a reduction in braking eMect or
total brake failure as a result of increased wear.
The braking characteristics will vary depending on
the material that has entered the system. Clean
the brakes aser driving oM-road. If you then notice
reduced braking eMect or hear scraping noises,
have the brake system checked at a qualiNed spe- Driving and parking
175

cialist workshop. Adapt your driving style to the
c hanged braking characteristics.
* NOTE Damag
e caused by driving over
obstacles The vehicle can be damaged by:
= dr

iving onto high kerbs or unpaved roads.
= quickly driving over obstacles such as
kerbs, speed bumps or potholes.
= heavy objects hitting the underbody or
chassis components. 
Do not drive over obstacles that could
damag
e the vehicle. 
Check the vehicle regularly for damage
dur
ing oM-road driving. 
Adjust the vehicle speed to suit the road
sur

face conditions. 
If there is damage, consult a q
ualiNed
specialist workshop immediately. +
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
En
vironmental
damage due to non-observance of prohibi-
tion signs Environmental protection has priority. Treat
natur
e with respect. 
Be sure to observe prohibition signs. %
The vehicle is designed for easily negotiable
and moder
ate oM-road terrain. When driving
oM-road, make sure there is suPcient ground
clearance.
Checklist before driving oM-r
oad
Check the following points before driving oM-road:
= Fuel level
= Vehicles with a diesel engine: AdBluen
level
= Engine oil level: Nll engine oil to the maximum
level to ensure full gradeability ( page 320)
= Tyre-change tool kit and spare wheel
= Tyres and wheels %
Further information about special all-terrain
tyr
es for retroNtting can be obtained from a
qualiNed specialist workshop.
OM-road dr
iving
Read this section before driving your vehicle oM-
road. Practise by driving over more gentle oM-road
terrain Nrst.
= Observe the notes on the cross-country ABS
( page 203).
= Select the ) ( page 181) driving mode
before driving oM-road.
= Always keep the engine running and in gear
when driving on downhill gradients and slopes.
Observe the notes on driving in mountainous
terrain.
= Do not drive on unknown terrain that is not
easily visible and stay on marked routes.
= Always keep the doors and windows closed
while the vehicle is in motion.
= Deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC,
cruise control and the variable limiter.
= Adapt your driving style to the terrain. 176
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=
Do no t use the HOLD function on steep down-
hill or uphill gradients with slippery or loose
surfaces.
Driving on sand
When driving on sand, also observe the following
instructions:
= Select the ) driving mode.
= Shis to a lower gear.
= Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resist-
ance; the vehicle may otherwise dig itself in.
= Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possi-
ble. Make sure that the following prerequisites
are met:
- the tyre ruts are not too deep
- the sand is Nrm enough
- the ground clearance is suPcient
Fording
Also observe the following information when ford-
ing:
= Drive no faster than 10 km/h. =
The w ater, when calm, may only reach the
lower edge of the vehicle body.
= Switch oM automatic climate control
( page 163).
= Vehicles with stationary heater/ventilation:
switch the stationary heater/ventilation oM
(  page 165).
= Ensure that a bow wave does not form as you
drive.
= Do not stop in the water and do not switch oM
the engine. Ensure the ECO start/stop func-
tion is switched oM ( page 179).
Driving in mountainous terrain
Also observe the following information when driv-
ing in mountainous terrain:
= Avoid high engine speeds.
= Use the braking power of the engine when
driving downhill.
= Shis to a lower gear on uphill gradients and on
long, steep downhill gradients.
= Activate DSR before driving downhill, if neces-
sary ( page 220). Checklist
aser dr iving oM-road
Driving oM-road places greater demands on your
vehicle than driving on normal roads. Check the
entire vehicle for damage and foreign bodies
every time aser driving oM-road. Foreign bodies in
the wheels or drivetrain can lead to imbalances
and therefore vibrations.
= If the ) driving mode is selected: select
another driving mode.
= Deactivate DSR.
= Apply the brakes to dry them aser fording.
= Check that the service brake is working nor-
mally aser a long downhill stretch.
= Clean the following components every time
aser driving oM-road:
- licence plate number
- headlamps and tail lamps
- tyres, wheels and wheel arches
- underbody
= Aser driving through sand, mud, water or
gravel, have the following components
checked and cleaned: Driving and parking
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-
br ake disks and brakepads
- tyres and wheels
- axle joints ECO start/stop function
ECO start/stop function
% The ECO start/stop function is not available
in all dr

ive programs, depending on the
engine. Observe the status display on the
instrument display concerning this.
If all vehicle conditions for an automatic engine
s
top are met, the engine will be switched oM auto-
matically:
= Vehicles with automatic transmission: you
brake the vehicle to a standstill in transmis-
sion position h or i.
= You activate the HOLD function or engage
transmission position j.
% If the system detects an intelligent stop inhibi-
t

or, e.g. a stop sign, the engine will not stop.
If you activate the HOLD function or engage
the park position j, the engine can be switched
oM in spit
e of an intelligent stop
inhibitor.
% In transmission position k, t
he engine will
not be switched oM automatically even when
the HOLD function is switched on.
The engine will restart automatically in the follow-
ing cases:
= V

ehicles with automatic transmission: you
engage transmission position h or k.
= You depress the accelerator pedal.
= The vehicle requires an automatic engine
start.
Status display on the instrument display: = The è symbol (green) appears when the
vehicle is at a standstill: the engine was
switched oM by the ECO start/stop function.
= The ç symbol (yellow) appears when the
vehicle is at a standstill: not all vehicle condi-
tions for an engine stop have been met.
= Neither the è symbol nor the ç symbol
appears when the vehicle is at a standstill: an intelligent stop inhibitor, e.g. a stop sign, has
been de
tected
= The s symbol appears: the ECO start/stop
function is deactivated or there is a malfunc-
tion.
If the engine was switched oM by the ECO start/
stop function and you leave the vehicle, a warning
tone will sound and the engine will not be restar-
ted. In addition, a display message reading Vehi-
cle is operational Switch off ignition before exit-
ing will appear on the instrument display. If you do
not switch oM the vehicle, it will automatically be
switched oM aser three minutes. 178
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Switching the ECO start/stop function
on/oM
Press button 1.
A displa
y will appear on the instrument cluster
when you switch the ECO start/stop function
on/oM.
% s will be continuousl
y shown on the
instrument cluster while the ECO start/stop
function is deactivated. ECO display function
The ECO display summarises your driving charac-
t

eristics from the start of the journey to its com-
pletion and assists you in achieving the most eco-
nomical driving style.
You can inOuence consumption by doing the fol-
lowing:
= driving with particular care.
= Vehicles with automatic transmission: driving
in drive program .
= following the gearshis recommendations. The lettering in the segment will light up brightly,
t
he outer edge will light up and the segment will
Nll up when the following driving style is adopted:
= 1 Steady speed
= 2 Gentle deceleration and rolling
= 3 Moderate acceleration
The lettering in the segment will be grey, the outer
edge will be dark and the segment will empty
when the following driving style is adopted:
= 1 Fluctuations in speed
= 2 Heavy braking
= 3 Sporty acceleration
The ECO display will show you when you have
driven economically:
= The three segments will Nll up completely at
the same time
= The edges around all three segments will light
up
The additional range achieved as a result of your
driving style in comparison with a driver with a
very sporty driving style will be shown in the Driving and parking
179

centre of display
4. The r ange displayed does
not indicate a Nxed reduction in consumption. DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch
*
NOTE Mer
cedes-AMG vehicles 
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
Y
ou could otherwise fail to recognise
dangers. %
Depending on the engine and equipment, the
v
ehicle has diMerent drive programs.
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change
be
tween the following drive programs.
The drive program selected appears on the instru-
ment display.
Individual
= Individual settings
C Sport = Continues to oMer stability but with a sporty
setup =
Enables t
he sporty driver to adopt a more
active driving style
= Only suitable for good road conditions, a dry
road surface and a clear stretch of road
A Comfort
= Comfortable and economical driving
= Balance between traction and stability
= Recommended for all road conditions
 Eco
= Available only for vehicles with automatic
transmission
= Particularly economical driving
= Balance between traction and stability
= Recommended for all road conditions
) Offroad = Intervenes later if there is oversteering or
understeering, thus improving traction
= Suitable for easily negotiable oM-road terrain,
such as dirt tracks, gravel or sandy surfaces
= Not suitable for use on public roads %
Depending on the situation, the cylinder can
be br
ieOy deactivated in the  and A
drive programs, depending on the engine.
% The ESP n
se
ttings in the drive programs 
and A are designed for stability. Therefore,
choose one of these drive programs espe-
cially when transporting roof loads, in trailer
operation and when the vehicle is fully loaded
or fully occupied.
Depending on the drive program, the following
sy
stems will change their characteristics:
= Drive
- Engine and transmission management
- Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
= ESP n
= Vehicles with adaptive damping adjustment:
suspension
= electric power steering Notes on the roof load display
Certain drive programs and ESP
n
se
ttings are
unsuitable for transporting a roof load. 180
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If one of these drive programs is set or selected,
t
he W symbol is shown as a warning. When
this symbol is shown, the selected drive program
is not suitable for transporting a load on the roof.
The following drive programs are aMected:
= Sport drive program
= Individual drive program with the Sport ESP n
setting
% The symbol is also shown in the following sit-
uations:
= W

ithin the themes if a corresponding drive
program is saved
For more information on themes see .
= Within the reset display if the previously
active drive program is unsuitable for the
transport of a roof load
For further information on the reset dis-
play, see (  page 182). Selecting the drive program
%
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle will
be Ntt

ed with either a switch or a button. 
Push DYNAMIC SELECT switch 1 f
orwards or
backwards.
The drive program selected will appear on the
instrument display. 
Press DYNAMIC SELECT button 2.
The D YNAMIC SELECT menu will appear on
the instrument display. 
Press DYNAMIC SELECT button 2 ag
ain.
The chosen drive program will appear. Driving and parking
181