2023 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB Owners Manual

Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel
nets or stowage nets.Close the lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey.Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the trunk/cargo compart-
ment.Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.&WARNING Risk of Nre from placing objects
in the mobile phone storage compartment
Placing other objects in the mobile phone storage compartment could constitute a Nre
hazard.
Apart from a mobile phone, do not place
any other objects in the mobile phone
storage compartment, especially those
made of metal.*NOTE Damage to objects caused by plac-
ing them in the mobile phone storage
compartment
If objects are placed in the mobile phone stor-
age compartment, these may be damaged by
electromagnetic Nelds.
Do not place credit cards, storage
media, ski passes or other objects sensi-
tive to electromagnetic Nelds in the
mobile phone storage compartment.*NOTE Damage to the mobile phone stow-
age compartment caused by liquids
If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage
compartment, the compartment may be dam-
aged.
Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile phone stowage compartment.The following notes on wirelessly charging the
mobile phone must be observed:
= Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
mobile phone is connected to the vehicle\bs
exterior antenna via the charging module.
= The charging function and wireless connection
of the mobile phone to the vehicle\bs exterior
antenna are available only if the vehicle is switched on.
= Small mobile phones may not be able to be
charged in every position of the mobile phone
stowage compartment.
= Large mobile phones that do not rest Oat in
the mobile phone stowage compartment may not be able to be charged or connected withthe vehicle\bs exterior antenna.
= The mobile phone may heat up during the
charging process. This may particularly
depend on the applications (apps) currently
open in the background.
= To ensure more ePcient charging and connec-
tion with the vehicle\bs exterior antenna,
remove the protective cover from the mobileSeats and stowing127

phone. Protective covers which are necessary
for wireless charging are an exception.
Charging a mobile phone wirelessly
Requirements
= The mobile phone is suitable for wireless
charging.
A list of compatible mobile phones can be found at: https://www.mercedes-benz-
mobile.com.
Place the mobile phone as close to the center of the marked surface on mat 1 as possible
with the display facing upwards.
When a message is shown in the multimedia
system, the mobile phone is being charged.
Malfunctions during the charging process are
shown on the central display.\bThe mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g.
using clean, lukewarm water.
Stowage compartment without cover
Make sure the mobile phone is properly stored
and secured to prevent it from falling out while
you are driving.
To secure the mobile phone: swing lever 2
out.
Installing/removing the Ooor mats
&WARNING Risk of accident due to objects
in the driver\bs footwell
Objects in the driver\bs footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road safety
of the vehicle.
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver\bs
footwell.Always install the Ooor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure that
there is always suPcient room for the
pedals.Do not use loose Ooor mats and do not
place Ooor mats on top of one another.128Seats and stowing

Installing Ooor matsSlide the corresponding seat backwards and
lay the Ooor mat in the footwell.Press studs 1 onto holders 2.Adjust the corresponding seat.
Removing Ooor mats
Pull the Ooor mat oM holders 2.Remove the Ooor mat.Seats and stowing129

Exterior lighting
Information about lighting systems and yourresponsibility
The various lighting systems of the vehicle are
only aids. The driver of the vehicle is responsible
for correct vehicle illumination in accordance with the prevailing light and visibility conditions, legal
requirements and traPc situation.
Light switch

qOperating the light switch
Gc Les-hand parking lightsHd Right-hand parking lightsI` Side lamps and license plate lampJX Automatic driving lights (preferred light
switch position)KX Low beam/high beam6^ Switches the rear fog light on/oM.7Z Switches the front fog lamps on/oM.
When low beam is activated, the ` indicator
lamp for the side lamps will be deactivated and replaced by the X low-beam indicator lamp.
Always park your vehicle safely using suPcient
lighting, in accordance with the relevant legal stipulations.*NOTE Battery discharging by operating the
parking lamps
Do not have the parking lamps switched on
over a period of several hours.
If the battery is insuPciently charged, the side
lamps or parking lights will be switched oM auto-
matically to facilitate the next engine start.
The exterior lighting (except side lamps and park-
ing lights) will switch oM automatically when the
driver\bs door is opened.
= Observe the notes on surround lighting
(  page 134).
130Light and visibility

qAutomatic driving lights function
When the vehicle is switched on, the parking
lamps, low beam and daytime running lights will be switched on automatically depending on the
ambient light.&WARNING Risk of accident when the low
beam is switched oM in poor visibility
When the light switch is set to X, the low
beam may not be switched on automatically if
there is fog, snow or other causes of poor visi-
bility such as spray.
In such cases, turn the light switch to
X .The automatic driving lights are only an aid. You
are responsible for the vehicle lighting.

q Switching the rear fog light on/oM
Requirements: = The light switch is in the X or X posi-
tion.
Press button ^ .Please observe the country-speciNc laws on the
use of rear fog lamps.
Operating the combination switch for the lights
1High beam2Turn signal light, right3Headlamp Oashing4Turn signal light, lesUse the combination switch to select the
desired function.
Switching on high beam
Turn the light switch to the X or X
position.Push the combination switch in the direction of arrow 1.
When high beam is activated, the indicator
lamp for low beam X will be deactivated
and replaced by the indicator lamp for high
beam W.
Switching oM high beam
Push the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 1 or pull it in the direction of arrow
3 .
Headlamp Oashing
Pull the combination switch in the direction of
arrow 3.Light and visibility131

Turn signalsTo indicate brieOy: push the combination
switch brieOy to the point of resistance in the
direction of arrow 2 or 4.
The corresponding turn signal light will Oash
three times.To indicate permanently: push the combina-
tion switch beyond the point of resistance in
the direction of arrow 2 or 4.
Vehicles with Active Lane Change Assist:
= A turn signal indicator activated by the
driver may continue to operate for the
duration of the lane change.
= If the driver indicated directly beforehand
but a lane change was not immediately
possible, the turn signal indicator may acti-
vate automatically.Activating/deactivating the hazard warning lightsPress button 1.
The hazard warning lights will switch on automati-
cally if:
= the air bag has been deployed.
Cornering light

qCornering light function
The cornering light improves the illumination of
the road over a wide angle in the turning direc-
tion, enabling better visibility on tight bends, for
example. The cornering light will be activated only when low beam is switched on.
The function will be active in the following cases:
= At speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h) when the
turn signal light is switched on or the steeringwheel is turned
132Light and visibility

=At speeds between 25 mph (40 km/h) and
43 mph (70 km/h) and when the steeringwheel is turned
TraPc circle and intersection function: the corner-
ing light will be activated on both sides based on an evaluation of the vehicle\bs current navigation
position. It will remain active until aser the vehicle
has les the traPc circle or intersection.
Active headlamps

qActive headlamps function
=
The headlamps follow the steering move-
ments.
= Relevant areas are better illuminated during a
journey.
The functions are active when the high beam is
switched on.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist

q Adaptive Highbeam Assist function
&WARNING Risk of accident despite Adap-
tive Highbeam Assist
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not react to:
= Road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians
= Road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
= Road users whose lighting is obstructed,
e.g. by a barrier
On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam
Assist may fail to recognize other road users with their own lighting, or may recognize them
too late.
In these, or in similar situations, the automatic
high beam will not be deactivated or will be
activated despite the presence of other road
users.Always observe the road and traPc con-
ditions carefully and switch oM the high
beam in good time.Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traPc conditions.
Detection may be restricted in the following
cases:
= In poor visibility, e.g. fog, heavy rain or snow
= if there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors
are obscured
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are
responsible for adjusting the vehicle\bs lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and traPc conditions.Light and visibility133

Adaptive Highbeam Assist automatically switches
between the following types of light:
= Low-beam headlamps
= High beam
At speeds greater than 19 mph (30 km/h): = If no other road users are detected, high beam
will switch on automatically.
The high beam will switch oM automatically in the
following cases:
= At speeds below 16 mph (25 km/h)
= If other road users are detected
= If street lighting is suPcient\bThe system\bs optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.

q Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/oM
Switching on
Turn the light switch to the X position.Switch on high beam using the combination
switch.
If Adaptive Highbeam Assist is activated, the