MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 2023 Owners Manual

Mix washing water with windshield washer Ouid all
year round.
Refrigerant
Notes on refrigerant
Observe the notes on operating Ouids
(  page 412).
*NOTE Damage due to incorrect refrigerant
If a non-approved refrigerant is used, the cli-
mate control system may be damaged.
USA: use only R!

Symbols 1 indicate the following:
= Possible dangers
= Having maintenance work carried out at a
qualiNed specialist workshop
Filling capacity for refrigerant and PAG oil
Refrigerant Nlling capacityModelAll models34.6 ± 0.4 oz
(980 ± 10 g)
Refrigerant Nlling capacity (Mercedes-Maybach)
ModelMercedes-Maybach
GLS 600 4MATIC34.6 ± 0.4 oz (980 ± 10 g)Filling capacity for PAG oilModelGLS 450 4MATIC5.6 ± 0.4 oz
(160 ± 10 g)GLS 580 4MATIC5.6 ± 0.4 oz
(160 ± 10 g)
Filling capacity for PAG oil (Mercedes-Maybach)
ModelMercedes-Maybach
GLS 600 4MATIC2.9 ± 0.4 oz (80 ± 10 g)
Vehicle data
Vehicle dimensions
The heights speciNed may vary as a result of the
following factors:
= tires
= load
= condition of the suspension
= optional equipment
Height when opened and headroom
Model1 Height
when
opened*2 Head-
room*Vehicles with AIR-
MATIC 84.4 in
(2144 mm) - 87.9 in
(2234 mm)75.9 in
(1929 mm) - 79.4 in
(2019 mm)Vehicles with OMroad
package 84.4 in
(2144 mm) - 89.5 in
(2274 mm)75.9 in
(1929 mm) - 81.0 in
(2059 mm)420Technical data

Height when opened and headroom (Mercedes-Maybach)Model1 Height
when
opened*2 Head-
room*Mercedes-Maybach
GLS 600 4MATIC85.0 in
(2159 mm) - 87.9 in
(2234 mm)76.5 in
(1944 mm) - 79.4 in
(2019 mm)
*When rear-end lowering is activated, the values will be lower accordingly.
Vehicle dimensions
All modelsVehicle length205.0 in
(5207 mm)Vehicle length, AMG Styling205.2 in
(5213 mm)Vehicle width including outside
mirrors84.9 in
(2157 mm)All modelsMaximum vehicle height (AIR-
MATIC)74.3 in
(1888 mm)Maximum vehicle height (OM-
road package)75.9 in
(1928 mm)Minimum vehicle height (high-
way driving level)71.7 in
(1823 mm)Wheelbase123.4 in
(3135 mm)Maximum ground clearance
(AIRMATIC)10.1 in
(259 mm)Maximum ground clearance
(OMroad package)11.3 in
(289 mm)Minimum ground clearance
(A*RMAT*C/OMroad package)6.8 in
(174 mm)Turning radius41.1 s
(12.52 m)Vehicle dimensions (Mercedes!

Weights and loads
Please note that for the speciNed vehicle data:
= Items of optional equipment increase the curb
weight and reduce the payload.
= Vehicle-speciNc weight information can be
found on the vehicle identiNcation plate
(  page 411).
Roof load
All modelsMaximum roof load220 lbs (100 kg)
Running board
All modelsMaximum load441 lbs (200 kg)OM-road driving
Fording depth
*NOTE Damage caused by water when
fording
In the following cases water can penetrate into
the engine compartment and vehicle interior:
= The maximum permissible fording depth is
exceeded when driving through standing
water.
= When driving through the water a bow
wave forms.
= Water accumulates when driving through
running water.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
fording depth and drive slowly through the water.
The speciNed value indicates the maximum per-
missible fording depth for:
= vehicles that are ready to drive
= slow driving through standing water
Driving through Oowing water reduces the permis-
sible fording depth due to the accumulation of water.
Observe the notes on oM-road driving and fording
(  page 183).
Fording depth
Model1 Fording depthVehicles with AIRMATIC Raised level19.7 in (50 cm)Vehicles with OMroad pack-
age 422Technical data

Model1 Fording depthOM-road level 119.7 in (50 cm)OM-road level 219.7 in (50 cm)OM-road level 323.6 in (60 cm)
Fording depth (Mercedes!

All models1 Front2 RearOM-road level 225°24°OM-road level 327° - 28°25° - 26°
Angle of approach/departure (Mercedes!

Towing capacity, brakedModelTowing capacityAll models
Towing capacity, braked (Mercedes-Maybach)
ModelTowing capacityMercedes-Maybach
GLS 600 4MATIC
Maximum tongue weight and load capacity
*NOTE Damage caused by the trailer com-
ing loose
If the tongue weight used is too low, the trailer
may come loose.
The tongue weight must not be below
110.2 lbs (50 kg).Use a tongue weight that is as close as
possible to the maximum permissible
tongue weight.*NOTE Damage caused by the bicycle rack
coming loose
When using a bicycle rack, both the maximal
tongue weight and the maximal load capacity
should be observed.
Do not exceed the permissible load capacity.
Observe the additional notes on load capacity .
Missing values were not available at the time ofgoing to press.
Tongue weight
ModelMaximum tongue weightAll models
Tongue weight (Mercedes!

Permissible rear axle load (trailer operation)
Missing values were not available at the time ofgoing to press.
Trailer operation axle load
ModelAxle loadAll models
Trailer operation axle load (Mercedes-Maybach)
ModelAxle loadMercedes-Maybach
GLS 600 4MATIC426Technical data

Display messages
Introduction
Notes about display messagesDisplay messages appear on the instrument dis- play.
Display messages with graphic symbols are sim-
pliNed in the Operator\bs Manual and may diMer
from the symbols on the instrument display. The instrument display shows high-priority display
messages in red. Certain display messages are
accompanied by a warning tone.
Please act in accordance with the display mes-
sages and follow the additional notes in the Oper-
ator\bs Manual.
For some display messages, symbols will also be
shown:
=

Occupant safetyDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions
u
SRS Malfunction Service
Required
*The restraint system is malfunctioning (  page 39).&WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system
Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident.
Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualiNed specialist workshop.
u
Front Left Malfunction
Service Required (example)
*The corresponding restraint system is malfunctioning (  page 39).&WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system
Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or not deploy as planned in an accident.
Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately at a qualiNed specialist workshop.
u
Left Side Curtain Airbag
Malfunction Service
Required (example)
*The corresponding restraint system is malfunctioning (  page 39).&WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury due to a malfunction in the window curtain airbag
The window curtain airbag might be triggered unintentionally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an
accident.
Have the window curtain airbag checked and repaired immediately at a qualiNed specialist workshop.428Display messages and warning/indicator lamps