MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 2023 Owners Manual

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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
Before you Nrst drive oM, read this operator\bs
manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer operat-ing lifespan of the vehicle, follow the instructions
and warning notices in this operator\bs manual.
Disregarding them may result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre-
gard of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The equipment and product description of your
vehicle may vary and depends on the following factors:
= Model
= Order
= National version
= Availability
Your vehicle may therefore diMer, in individual
cases, from that described and shown in the illus- trations.Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to introduce
changes in the following areas:
= Design
= Equipment
= Technical features
The following documents are integral parts of the vehicle:
= Digital operator\bs manual
= Printed operator\bs manual
= Service booklet
= Equipment-dependent supplements
= Supplementary documents
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times.
Ensure that all documents are in the vehicle or
passed on in the event of sale or rental.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
A Daimler Company
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Symbols .......................................................... 5
At a glance ...................................................... 6
Cockpit ........................................................... 6
Warning and indicator lamps ......................... 10 Overhead control panel ................................. 12Door operating unit and seat adjustment ....... 14
Control settings in the rear passenger
compartment ................................................ 16
Emergencies and breakdowns ....................... 18
Digital Operator\bs Manual ..............................20
Calling up the Digital Operator\bs Manual ........ 20
General notes ............................................... 22
Environmental protection .............................. 22
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts ........................ 22
Operator\bs manual ........................................ 23
Mercedes me app ......................................... 24
Service and vehicle operation ........................ 24
Operating safety ............................................ 25
Notes on mounting the license plate on
the front license plate holder ......................... 27
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components ...................................... 28
Diagnostics connection ................................. 28
QualiNed specialist workshop ........................ 29
Correct use of the vehicle ............................. 30
Sport Utility Vehicle ....................................... 30 Notes for persons with electronic medical
aids .............................................................. 30
Problems with your vehicle ............................ 31 Reporting safety defects ................................ 31
Limited Warranty ........................................... 32 QR code for rescue card ............................... 32
Data storage ................................................. 32 Copyright ...................................................... 37
Occupant safety ............................................ 38
Restraint system ........................................... 38
Seat belts ..................................................... 40
Airbags ......................................................... 44
PRE-SAFE n
system ........................................ 52
Automatic measures aser an accident ........... 53
Safely transporting children in the vehicle ...... 53 Notes on pets in the vehicle .......................... 69
Opening and closing ...................................... 71
SmartKey ...................................................... 71 Doors ............................................................ 75
Running boards ............................................. 78
Cargo compartment ...................................... 79
Side windows ................................................ 86 Sliding sunroof .............................................. 89Roller sun blinds ............................................ 94
Anti-thes protection ...................................... 94
Seats and stowing ......................................... 98
Notes on the correct driver\bs seat position .... 98
Seats ............................................................ 98
Steering wheel ............................................ 117
Easy entry and exit feature .......................... 119
Memory function ......................................... 120
Memory function in the rear passenger
compartment .............................................. 121
Stowage areas ............................................ 125
Cup holder .................................................. 140
Sockets ....................................................... 142
Refrigerator box .......................................... 144
Wireless charging of the mobile phone
and connection with the exterior antenna .... 145
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Installing/removing the Ooor mats ............... 148
Light and visibility ........................................ 150
Exterior lighting ........................................... 150
Interior lighting ............................................ 155
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system ........................................................ 157
Mirrors ........................................................ 162
Area permeable to radio waves on the
windshield ................................................... 165
*nfrared-reOective windshield function ......... 165
Climate control ........................................... 166
Overview of climate control systems ............ 166
Operating the climate control system .......... 167
Driving and parking ..................................... 175
Driving ........................................................ 175
DYNAMIC SELECT switch ............................ 190
Automatic transmission ............................... 194
Transfer case .............................................. 198
Function of 4MATIC ..................................... 200
Refueling ..................................................... 201
Parking ....................................................... 203
Driving and driving safety systems ............... 211
Trailer hitch ................................................. 279
Vehicle towing instructions .......................... 283
Instrument display and on-board com-
puter ........................................................... 284
Notes on the instrument display and on-
board computer .......................................... 284
Overview of instrument display .................... 285
Overview of the buttons on the steering
wheel .......................................................... 286
Operating the on-board computer ................ 286
Overview of displays in the instrument display ........................................................ 288
Head-up Display .......................................... 288
MBUX multimedia system ............................291
Overview and operation ............................... 291
System settings .......................................... 300
Navigation ................................................... 304
Telephone ................................................... 314
Mercedes me app ....................................... 318
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system ....... 325
Radio & media ............................................. 329
Sound settings ............................................ 336
Maintenance and care ................................. 337
ASSYST PLUS service interval display .......... 337
Maintenance Management .......................... 338
Telediagnosis .............................................. 338
Engine compartment ................................... 339
Cleaning and care ....................................... 345
Breakdown assistance ................................. 354
Emergency .................................................. 354
Flat tire ....................................................... 355
Battery (vehicle) .......................................... 361
Tow starting or towing away ........................ 366
Electrical fuses ............................................ 371
Wheels and tires ......................................... 374
Notes on noise or unusual handling char-
acteristics ................................................... 374
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tires ............................................................ 374
Notes on snow chains ................................. 375
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Tire pressure ............................................... 375
Loading the vehicle ..................................... 380
Tire labeling ................................................ 385
DeNnition of terms for tires and loading ....... 390
Changing a wheel ........................................ 392
Emergency spare wheel ............................... 403
Collapsible spare wheel ............................... 405
Technical data ............................................. 408
Notes on technical data .............................. 408
Vehicle electronics ...................................... 408
Regulatory radio identiNcation and notes ..... 410
Vehicle identiNcation plate, VIN and
engine number overview .............................. 411
Operating Ouids ........................................... 412
Vehicle data ................................................ 420
Trailer hitch ................................................. 424
Display messages and warning/indicator
lamps .......................................................... 427
Display messages ........................................ 427
Warning and indicator lamps ....................... 484
Index .......................................................... 5014Contents

In this Operator\bs Manual, you will Nnd the follow-
ing symbols:&WARNING Danger due to not observing
the warning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to haz-
ards that may endanger your health or life, or
the health or life of others.
Observe the warning notices.+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to failure to observe environ-
mental notes
Environmental notes include information on
environmentally responsible behavior or envi- ronmentally responsible disposal.
Observe environmental notes.*NOTE Damage to property due to failure
to observe notes on material damage
Notes on material damage inform you of risks
which may lead to your vehicle being dam- aged.
Observe notes on material damage.\bThese symbols indicate useful instructions orfurther information that could be helpful to
you.Instruction(  page)Further information on a topicDisplayDisplay Neld in the Instrument Dis-
play/media display4Highest menu level, which is to be
selected in the multimedia system5Relevant submenus, which are to be
selected in the multimedia system*Indicates a causeSymbols5

Les-hand-drive vehicles
6At a glance !

1Steering wheel paddle shisers!

MControl panel for the MBUX multimedia system!