MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 2023 Owners Manual

System limits
The visibility of the displays will be aMected by the
following conditions:
= Seat position
= Image position setting
= Ambient light
= Wet road surface
= Objects on the display cover
= Polarization in sunglasses\bIn extreme sunlight, sections of the display
may appear washed out. You can correct thisby switching the head-up display oM and on
again.
Setting the head-up display using the on-board
computer
On-board computer:
4 HEAD-UP DISPLAY
The following head-up display settings or displays can be selected or shown:
= Position
=Brightness
= Messages
= Assistance status
= Telephone
= Audio
= Voice Control SystemTo select the settings menu: swipe to the right
on the les-hand Touch Control.
Settings menu 5 will be selected.To call up the Settings menu: press the les-
hand Touch Control.To adjust the position: swipe upwards or
downwards on the les-hand Touch Control.To adjust the brightness: swipe to the les or
right on the les-hand Touch Control.
Setting messages, assistance status, telephone,
audio and the Voice Control System
Press the les-hand Touch Control.
The list of setting options will be displayed.Swipe upwards or downwards on the les-hand
Touch Control.To choose settings: press the les-hand Touch
Control.
Selecting what the head-up display shows
(Example)
1Switching the head-up display on/oM2Les display areaNavigation systemInclination, gradient and compassAverage consumptionG-meter3Central display areaSpeedometerInstrument display and on-board computer289

Set speed in the driver assistance system,
e.g. cruise controlWarnings from driver assistance systems, e.g. distance warning4Right display areaTraPc Sign AssistVehicle levelDiMerentialDistribution of the drive torques, 4MATIC
(  page 200)Assistant display5To adjust the position, brightness and lower
display area6Index points7Lower display area (example: les display area)
You can hide display areas 2 to 4 that are not
required.
\bIn audio mode, the station name or track will be shown temporarily when the audio source
is being actively operated. In addition, the lat-
est calls will be displayed when the telephone list on the instrument display is actively oper-
ated.Swipe upwards on les-hand Touch Control.Press the les-hand Touch Control.
Switching the Head-up Display on/oM via the mul-
timedia system
Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Quick Access
Select HUD.
The Head-up Display is activated.290Instrument display and on-board computer

Overview and operation
Notes on the MBUX multimedia system
&WARNING Risk of distraction from infor-
mation systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information systems and com-
munication devices integrated in the vehicle
when driving, you could be distracted from the traPc situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
Only operate this equipment when the
traPc situation permits.If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
vehicle whilst paying attention to road
and traPc conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.You must observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are currently driving when
operating the multimedia system.
Depending on the equipment, the scope of func-
tion and product designation of your MBUX multi- media system may diMer from the description and
images in this Operator\bs Manual. For example,
route guidance with augmented reality is not avail- able in all equipment variants.
Overview of the MBUX multimedia system
1Touch Control and control panel for the MBUX
multimedia system2Media display with touch functionality3Touchpad4ControllerTurn: adjusts the volumePress brieOy: switches the mute function
on/oMPress and hold: switches the MBUX multime-
dia system or media display on or oM5Buttons for navigation, radio/media and tele-
phone6Buttons for vehicle functions/system settings
and favorites/themes
Further operating options:
= Conducting a voice dialog with the Voice Con-
trol System.
= Operating functions contact-free with the
MBUX Interior Assistant.
\bYou can Nnd further information about opera-
tion as well as about applications and serv-
ices in the Digital Operator\bs Manual.
Anti-thes protection
This device is equipped with technical provisions to protect it against thes. Further information on
MBUX multimedia system291

anti-thes protection can be obtained from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Home screen overview1Depending on the display, calls up the Nrst
three applications or the home screen2Calls up the proNle3Calls up the global search4SOS NOT READY (only when the Mercedes-
Benz emergency call system is not available)5Mercedes me connect active6Transmission of vehicle position active7Signal strength of the mobile phone network,network display, battery status of the mobilephone connected, time8Calls up the NotiNcations Center9Calls up an application using the symbol292MBUX multimedia system

AApplication and current informationBQuick-access, e.g. enter home addressCIndex points and selected display areaDCalling up the air conditioning menuECalls up SUGGESTIONS , THEMES and
FAVORITES\bIf Mercedes me connect 5 is active , the
vehicle is linked with Mercedes me connect. Vehicle data is then transmitted to the back
end system. What data is transmitted
depends on which services are activated. Fur-
ther details can be found in the Mercedes me connect terms and conditions and data pro-
tection information. The function is country- dependent.
If transmission of vehicle position 6 is
active , Mercedes me connect services have
been activated for this vehicle which access the vehicle\bs geoposition. In which instances
the geoposition is transmitted depends on the particular services. Further details can be
found in the Mercedes me connect terms and
conditions and data protection information.
The function is country-dependent.Operating the MBUX multimedia system
Using Touch Control
1© Calls up the home screen2Touch Control3G Press brieOy: returns to the previous
display4ß Press the rocker switch down brieOy:
shows favoritesß Press the rocker switch down and hold:
adds favorites and themes

To zoom in and out of the map: move two Nn-
gers together or apart.To call up the global menu: press and hold on
the touchscreen until the OPTIONS menu
appears.\bFor more information on operation, please
refer to the Digital Operator\bs Manual.Using the touchpad1G Returns to the previous display2_ Calls up the audio control menuSwiping to the les of right: selects the previ-
ous or next radio station/music track3© Calls up the home screen4TouchpadTo select a menu option: swipe and press.To use handwriting recognition: write a char-
acter on the touchpad.To open or close the NotiNcations Center:
swipe down or up with two Nngers.To zoom in and out of the map: move two Nn-
gers together or apart.
Calling up applications using buttons
1y Calls up vehicle functions2z Calls up navigation3] Calls up radio or media4+ Calls up the telephone294MBUX multimedia system

5ß Press brieOy: calls up favoritesPress and hold: adds a favorite or themeAlternatively, tap © on the touchscreen.Call up the application (  page 292).
Functions of the Voice Control System
&WARNING Risk of distraction from infor-
mation systems and communications
equipment
If you operate information systems and com-
munication devices integrated in the vehicle when driving, you could be distracted from thetraPc situation. This could also cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
Only operate this equipment when the
traPc situation permits.If you cannot be sure of this, stop the
vehicle whilst paying attention to road
and traPc conditions and operate the
equipment with the vehicle stationary.For your own safety, always observe the following points when operating mobile communicationsequipment and especially your voice control sys-
tem:
= Observe the legal requirements for the coun-
try in which you are driving.
= If you use the voice control system in an emer-
gency your voice can change and your tele- phone call, e.g. an emergency call, can
thereby be unnecessarily delayed.
= Familiarize yourself with the voice control sys-
tem functions before starting the journey.
With the Voice Control System, various applica- tions in the MBUX multimedia system are opera-
ble using voice input. The Voice Control System is operational approximately thirty seconds aser the
ignition is switched on and is available for the
driver\bs seat and front passenger seat.
The following multimedia system applications can
be operated:
= Telephone
= Text messages
= Navigation= Address book
= Radio
= Media
= Vehicle functions
Starting the Voice Control System
Press rocker switch 1 up.MBUX multimedia system295

orSay "Hello Mercedes".
Overview of the MBUX Interior Assistant
&WARNING Risk of injury from the cam-
era\bs laser radiation
This product uses a classiNcation 1 laser sys-
tem. If the housing is opened or damaged,
laser radiation may damage your retina.
Do not open the housing.Always have maintenance work and
repairs carried out by a qualiNed special-
ist workshop.
This product complies with the requirements of
the FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 with exception of the variations according to the FDA
Laser Notice No. 50 from 24. June 2007.
The camera is located in the overhead control panel.
If the vehicle is equipped with the MBUX Interior
Assistant, selected functions of the multimedia system can be operated contact-free. The MBUXInterior Assistant can diMerentiate between driver
and front passenger interactions and detects spe-
ciNc hand positions (poses).
System limits, display messages and notes for
rectiNcation
The system may be impaired or may not function in the following situations:
= The camera in the overhead control panel may
heat up due to operating conditions. As a
result the camera may switch oM temporarily,
particularly during longer periods of operation
and at high outside temperatures.
Do not touch or cover the camera and wait
until the camera has cooled down and is avail- able again.= The camera is covered, dirty, fogged up or
scratched.
Wait until the camera has cooled down before
cleaning the camera lens.
Clean the outside of the camera lens with a
dry or damp cotton cloth. Do not use micro-
Nber cloths. Do not remove the cover when
cleaning.
= Recognition can be impaired by reOective
clothing, an adverse color of clothing or by accessories, for example.
= Clothing being worn (hat, shawl, scarf) may be
limiting the detection area of the camera.
Keep the camera\bs Neld of vision clear.
= The camera is not operational.
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.296MBUX multimedia system

The MBUX Interior Assistant supports the following interactions:Interaction areaInteractionDescriptionIn front of the media display orabove the touchpadProximity to the control elementThe Interior Assistant recognizes the approach of the hand towards a control element.
Depending on the active application, the display will be adjusted in the media display. Some functions diMerentiate between driver and front passenger.
No speciNc hand position is required.Above the center consoleDeNned poseA favorite is called up with a deNned pose.Below the inside rearview mirrorBrief up and down movementsWith brief up and down movements below the inside rearview mirror the read-
ing light for the driver or the front passenger is switched on or oM.Above the front passenger seatStretching out a hand above the front
passenger seatBy stretching out a hand above the front passenger seat the search light is switched on. If you withdraw a hand from this area, the search light is switched oM again.Switching the reading light and search light and
on or oM
Requirements:
= For the reading light:
- The function is available when it is dark.
-The hand movement takes place in the
interaction area below the inside rearview
mirror.
= For the search light:
- The function is available when it is dark.-The hand movement takes place in the
interaction area above the front passenger
seat.
- The seat belt on the front passenger seat
must not be inserted in the seat belt
buckle.MBUX multimedia system297

Switching the reading light on and oMBrieOy move a hand up or down beneath the
inside rearview mirror.
The reading light is switched on or oM for the
driver or the front passenger.Switching the search light on and oMTo switch on: reach across the front
passenger seat with a hand.
The search light is switched on for the driver.To switch oM: take a hand back away from the
front passenger seat. The search light is switched oM again.
Information on proNles, themes, suggestions and
favorites
For electrically adjustable seats observe the fol- lowing notes.
&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-
ing adjustment of the driver\bs seat aser
calling up a driver proNle
Selecting a user proNle may trigger an adjust-
ment of the driver\bs seat to the position saved
under the user proNle. You or other vehicle
occupants could be injured in the process.
Make sure that when the position of driv-
er\bs seat is being adjusted using the mul-
timedia system, no people or body parts
are in the seat\bs range of movement.
If there is a risk of someone becoming trap-
ped, stop the adjustment process immedi-
ately:
a) Tap the warning message on the media display.
or
b) Press a memory position button or a
seat adjustment switch on the driver\bs
door.
The adjustment process will be stopped.298MBUX multimedia system