MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 2023 Owners Manual

Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock-wise H (to lock) or counter-clockwise G (to
unlock).Attaching a roof luggage rack&WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-
ing the maximum roof load
The vehicle center of gravity and the usual
driving characteristics as well as the steering
and braking characteristics alter.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-
ing characteristics, as well as steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
Never exceed the maximum roof load
and adjust your driving style.You will Nnd information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section.*NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted head-
room clearance
If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi- mum permitted 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 permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter.Observe the changed vehicle height with add-on roof equipment.*NOTE Vehicle damage from non-approved
roof luggage racks
The vehicle could be damaged by roof luggage
racks that have not been tested and approved
for Mercedes-Benz.
Use only roof luggage racks tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz.Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that the sliding sunroof can be
fully raised when the roof luggage rack is
installed.Depending on the vehicle equipment,
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opened when the roof luggage rack is
installed.Position the load on the roof luggage
rack in such a way that the vehicle will
not sustain damage even when it is in
motion.*NOTE Damage to the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel due to non-
approved roof luggage racks
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel may be damaged by the roof luggage rack if you attempt to open it when using a
roof luggage rack not tested and approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
When a roof luggage rack is installed,
open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel only if this has been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel may be raised to allow ventilation of the
vehicle interior.
Notes on driving with a roof load
= Evenly distribute the roof load, and place
heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with
the notes on loading the vehicle
(  page 125).
= Drive attentively, and avoid suddenly pulling
away, braking and steering as well as rapid cornering.
= When transporting roof loads and when the
vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select
drive programs  and A . These are
designed to focus on stability (  page 190).Secure the roof luggage rack to the roof rail-
ing.Observe the manufacturer\bs installation
instructions.Cup holder
Switching the cooling or heating function for the temperature-controlled cup holder on or oM
&WARNING Risk of injury by touching the
heating elements
The cup holder\bs heating elements may be
very hot.
You can burn yourself on them.
Do not touch the cup holder\bs hot heat-
ing elements.Ensure that no children can access the
cup holder\bs hot heating elements.Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.*NOTE Damage to objects in the tempera-
ture-controlled cup holder
If you place objects into the temperature-con-
trolled cup holder, they may become dam-
aged.
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Do not place objects into the tempera-
ture-controlled cup holder.
Cup holder in the front center console
Cup holder in the rear passenger compartment cen-
ter console
Cup holder in the rear passenger compartment cen-
ter console (Mercedes-Maybach four-seater vehicles)
To switch on: on cup holder 1, press button
2 repeatedly until the blue (keep cool) or red
(keep warm) indicator lamp on the button lights up.
If you use the heating function, the metal
insert of the cup holder will be heated. Once a
certain temperature has been reached, the
warning lamp will light up. Do not reach into
the cup holder\bs metal insert when the warn-
ing lamp is lit.To switch oM: press button 2 repeatedly until
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\bClean the removable rubber mat only with
clean, lukewarm water and the cup holder only with a sos cloth.
Sockets
Using the 12 V socket
Requirements:
= Only connect devices up to a maximum of
240 W (20 A).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle
has the following 12 V sockets:
= In the stowage compartment in the front cen-
ter console
= In the cargo compartment
Example: 12 V socket in the stowage compartment
in the front center console
Lis up cap 1 of the socket and insert the
plug of the device.
If you have connected a device to the 12 V
socket, leave the cover of the stowage compart-
ment open.
Using the 115 V socket in the rear passenger
compartment&DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to a
damaged connecting cable or a damaged
socket
You could receive an electric shock if the con-
necting cable or the 115 V power socket is pulled out of the trim or is damaged or wet.
Use only connecting cables that are dry
and free of damage.When the vehicle is switched oM, make
sure that the 115 V power socket is dry.Immediately have the 115 V power
socket checked or replaced at a qualiNed
specialized workshop if it is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim.Never plug the connecting cable into a
115 V power socket that is damaged or
has been pulled out of the trim.142Seats and stowing

&DANGER Risk of death due to using the
socket incorrectly
In particular, you could receive an electric shock:
= If you touch the inside of the socket
= If you insert unsuitable devices or objects
into the socket
Do not touch the inside of the socket.Only connect suitable devices to the
socket.
Requirements: = Only connect devices with a suitable plug
which conforms to the standards speciNc to
the country you are in.
= Only connect devices up to a maximum of
150 W (1.3 A).
= Do not use multiple socket outlets.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the design
of the center console and stowage compartment
may diMer.
Using the 115 V socket in the center console of the
rear passenger compartment115 V socket in the center console of the rear
passenger compartment (Mercedes-Maybach 4-seat
vehicles)
Mercedes-Maybach vehicles with individual
rear seats: open the stowage compartment of
the center console of the rear passenger com-
partment .Open Oap 3 .Seats and stowing143

Insert the plug of the device into 115 V socket
1 .
When the on-board electrical system voltage is
suPcient, indicator lamp 2 lights up.
Overview of USB ports
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle
has the following USB ports:
= in the stowage compartment of the cockpit
armrest (  page 128)
= in the front center console next to the mobile
phone stowage compartment
= in the rear center console
= vehicles with Rear Comfort Package: in the
center armrest of the second row of seats in
the rear passenger compartment
= Mercedes-Maybach vehicles with 5 seats in
the rear passenger compartment: in the cen- ter armrest in the rear passenger compart-
ment
= Mercedes-Maybach vehicles with individual
seats in the rear passenger compartment: in
the rear center console
= vehicles with three rows of seats: to the right
and les next to the seat
If the vehicle is switched on you can charge USB
devices, e.g. mobile phones, at USB ports. The
charging voltage is approximately 5 V (up to 3 A).
Refrigerator box
Using the refrigerator box
&WARNING Risk of Nre due to a covered
vent grille on the refrigerator box
If you cover the vent grille for the refrigerator
box, it may overheat.
Always make sure that the vent grille is
not covered.The vent grille for the refrigerator box is in the
trunk.
This equipment is available only for Mercedes-
Maybach vehicles.
The refrigerator box can bear a maximum load of
7.7 lb (3.5 kg).
Store only plastic bottles in the upper compart-
ment of the refrigerator box. The contents of the bottle must be no more than 17 O. oz. (0.5 liters).
If you do not need to use the refrigerator box for
an extended period, switch it oM, defrost it and
clean it. Aser doing so, leave the lid open for a
time.
More condensation may occur during heavy use.
Cleaning may be required.
The refrigerator box will reduce its cooling capa-
city or switch oM in the following cases:
= Too many electrical consumers are turned on.
= The starter battery is not suPciently charged.
If this is the case, the indicator lamps will Oash on
the button for switching the refrigerator box on and oM. The cooling function will automatically
switch back on as soon as there is suPcient volt-
age.\bTo install the refrigerator box in the cargo
compartment or remove it, please contact a
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Example: vehicles with individual rear seats
Vehicles with 5-seater variant: fold down the
rear armrest.Pull handle on stowage box 1 and fold down
the cover of stowage box 2.
Example: vehicles with individual rear seats
To open: pull the handle on refrigerator box
1 and fold down the cover of the refrigerator
box.To switch on: press button 2 repeatedly until
an indicator lamp (low cooling) lights up or two indicator lamps (high cooling) light up.To switch oM: press button 2 repeatedly until
both indicator lamps go out.
Wireless charging of the mobile phone and con- nection with the exterior antenna
Notes on wirelessly charging the mobile phone
&WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone receptacles cannot always retain all
objects within.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
Always stow objects so that they cannot
be thrown around in such situations.Seats and stowing145

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.
Always observe the notes for persons with elec- tronic medical aids (  page 30).
=
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 only available 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 which do not rest Oat in
the mobile phone stowage compartment may not be able to be charged or connected with
the vehicle\bs exterior antenna.
= The mobile phone may heat up during the
charging process. This may also 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 mobile
phone. Protective covers which are necessary
for wireless charging are an exception.146Seats and stowing

Wireless charging of a mobile phone in the cock-pit
Requirements: = The mobile phone is suitable for wireless
charging.
\bA 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 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 detected during the charging
process are shown in the multimedia system display.\bThe mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g.
using clean, lukewarm water.
Wirelessly charging a mobile phone in the rear
passenger compartment
*NOTE Damage to the drawer in the center
console of the rear passenger compart-
ment due to body weight
When open, the drawer in the center console
of the rear passenger compartment can be
damaged by body weight.
Do not support yourself on the open drawer.
Requirements: = The mobile phone must be suitable for wire-
less charging.
\bA list of compatible mobile phones can be
found at: https://www.mercedes-benz-
mobile.com/
Mat in front of the stowage compartment in the rear
passenger compartment armrest
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Mat in the center console of the rear passenger
compartment (only Mercedes-Maybach vehicles with
individual rear passenger compartment seats)
Place the mobile phone as close to the center
of mat 1 as possible with the display facing
upwards.
When the indicator lamp lights up, the mobile
phone is being charged.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.Installing Ooor matsMove the corresponding seat backwards and
lay the Ooor mat in the footwell.Press studs 1 onto holders 2.Adjust the corresponding seat.148Seats and stowing