MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 2023 Owners Manual

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Steering Malfunction Stop
Immediately See Opera-
tor's Manual
*The steering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is signiNcantly impaired.&WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired
If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle\bs operating safety is jeopardized.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and traPc conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circumstances.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.
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*At least one door is open.Close all doors.
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*The hood is open.&WARNING Risk of accident due to driving with the hood unlocked
The hood may open and block your view.
Never release the hood when driving.Before every trip, ensure that the hood is locked.Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traPc conditions.Close the hood.Display messages and warning/indicator lamps439

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*The tailgate is open.&DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
interior if the tailgate is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion.
Always switch oM the engine before opening the tailgate.Never drive with the tailgate open.Close the tailgate.LOW RANGE Only When
Vehicle Is Stationary*One or more shising conditions have not been met.Stop the vehicle.Engage neutral \\.Repeat the gear change.LOW RANGE Shift to Posi-
tion N Briefly*One or more shising conditions have not been met.Engage neutral \\.Repeat the gear change.LOW RANGE Not in Drive
Program "Sport"*You will not be able to select the LOW RANGE oM-road gear if the drive program C or B is switched on.
The drive program therefore automatically switches to A.Select the LOW RANGE oM-road gear ( page 199).440Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P SolutionsLOW RANGE Malfunction
To Park, Apply Brake*The transfer case is malfunctioning.Do not shis the transfer case!Use the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle against rolling away.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.LOW RANGE Shifting Can-
celed Please Reactivate*The transfer case did not perform the gear change.Repeat the gear change.Ensure that all shising conditions are met (  page 199).LOW RANGE Malfunction*The transfer case is malfunctioning.Do not shis the transfer case!Use the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle against rolling away.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.LOW RANGE Stop Apply
Parking Brake*The transfer case is malfunctioning.Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traPc conditions.Apply the electric parking brake.Where necessary, also secure the vehicle against rolling away.Engage park position ].LOW RANGE Max. Speed 6
mph*The maximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h) for the gear change has been exceeded.Display messages and warning/indicator lamps441

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P SolutionsDrive more slowly.Repeat the gear change.LOW RANGE Max. Speed
25 mph*The maximum speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) for the gear change has been exceeded.Drive more slowly.To deactivate the gear change, press the LOW RANGE button again.Repeat the gear change.Gearbox Protection Limit
1 mph Disable LOW
RANGE*The oil temperature in the transfer case is too high.In the on-road position, shis to HIGH RANGE.
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2nd Seat Row, Center Not
Locked
*The seat backrest of the corresponding seat is not engaged.Fold the seat backrest back until it engages.442Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

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Cannot Fold Forward 2nd
Seat Row, Left Adjust
Front Seat
*The les seat backrests on the second row of seats cannot be folded forward.Adjust the corresponding front seat.
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Cannot Fold Forward 2nd
Seat Row, Right Adjust
Front Seat
*The right seat backrests on the second row of seats cannot be folded forward.Adjust the corresponding front seat.

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P SolutionsIf the display message still appears:Visit a qualiNed specialist workshop.EngineDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and P SolutionsTo switch engine off, press
and hold Start/Stop but-
ton for at least 3 seconds
or press 3 times.*You have pressed the start/stop button while the vehicle is in motion.Information about switching oM the vehicle while driving (  page 176).Cannot Start Engine See
Operator's Manual*The vehicle cannot be started.Switch the vehicle oM and switch it back onIf the display message still appears, consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P SolutionsHave the engine cooling system checked at a qualiNed specialist workshop.

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Depress Brake and Start
Engine*You have attempted to shis the transmission out of park position ] or neutral \\ and into another transmission posi-
tion.Depress the brake pedal.Start the vehicle.Change the transmission position.Apply Brake to Shift to D or
R*You have attempted to select transmission position [ or ^.Depress the brake pedal.Select transmission position [ or ^.Apply Brake to Shift to 'R'*You have attempted to select transmission position ^.Depress the brake pedal.Select transmission position ^.Driver's Door Open &
Transmission Not in P Risk
of Vehicle Rolling Away*The driver\bs door is not fully closed and transmission position [, ^ or neutral \\ is selected.
The vehicle may roll away.Select park position ] when switching oM the vehicle.N Permanently Active Risk
of Rolling Away*While the vehicle is rolling or while you are driving, neutral \\ has been engaged.Depress the brake pedal to stop.Shis the transmission to park position ] when the vehicle is stationary.To continue driving, select transmission position [ or ^.Display messages and warning/indicator lamps447

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and P SolutionsService Required Do Not
Shift Gears Visit Dealer*The transmission is malfunctioning. It is no longer possible to change the transmission position.If transmission position [ is selected, consult a qualiNed specialist workshop and do not change the transmission
position.For all other transmission positions, park the vehicle safely.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop or breakdown service.Reversing Not Possible
Service Required*The transmission is malfunctioning. It is not possible to select transmission position ^.Visit a qualiNed specialist workshop.Transmission Malfunction
Stop*The transmission is malfunctioning. The transmission shiss to neutral \\ automatically.Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traPc conditions.Depress the brake pedal.Engage park position ].Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.Stop Vehicle Leave Engine
Running Wait Transmission
Cooling*The transmission is overheating. Pulling away may be temporarily impaired or not possible.Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traPc conditions. Do not continue driving.Leave the engine running.Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away.Auxiliary Battery Malfunc-
tion (white display message)*The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer being charged.Visit a qualiNed specialist workshop.448Display messages and warning/indicator lamps