low beam MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 2017 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 215
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 307
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .3 28
Display in the multimedia system .. 202
Function/notes ............................ .2 01
AABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 245
Function/notes ................................ 63
Important safety notes .................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 292
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 130
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 238
Display message ............................ 265
Function/information .................... 210
Trailer towing ................................. 213
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 237
Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ................................ 64
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 237
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety notes .................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 262 Function/notes ............................. 187
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 238
Display message ............................ 264
Function/information .................... 213
Trailer towing ................................. 215
Active light function ......................... 114
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 65
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 189
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 257
Function/notes ............................. 115
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 382
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Adjusting the volume
Audio 20 ........................................ 288
COMAND ....................................... 288
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/note s ............................. 186
A i r bags
Deployment ..................................... 53
Display message ............................ 254
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Knee bag .......................................... 47
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Side impact air bag .......................... 48
Window curtain air bag .................... 48
Air filter (display message) .............. 260
AIR FLOW ........................................... 130
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 135
Important safety notes .................. 134
Rear ............................................... 135
Setting ........................................... 1344
Index

Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 117
Emergency lighting ........................ 117
General notes ................................ 117
Manual control .............................. .1 16
Overview ........................................ 116
Reading lamp ................................. 116
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 87
J Jack
Storage location ............................ 331
Using ............................................. 368
Jump starting (engine) ..................... .3 38
K Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 138
SmartKey ....................................... 138
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 75
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Deactivation ..................................... 75
Display message ............................ 273
Locking ............................................ 75
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 139
Start function ................................... 76
Start/Stop button .......................... 138
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .1 49
Manual gearshifting ....................... 152
Knee bag .............................................. 47
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 238
Display message ............................ 264
Function/information .................... 209
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 241 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 59
Level control
AIRMATIC ...................................... 188
Level control (display message) ...... 261
Level control (vehicle with the Off-
Road Engineering package)
Basic settings ................................ 182
Function/notes ............................. 182
Important safety notes .................. 182
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 256
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 256
Light sensor (display message) ....... 256
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 239
Active light function ....................... 114
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 115
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 112
Fog lamps (extended) .................... 115
Hazard warning lamps ................... 114
High beam flasher .......................... 113
High-beam headlamps ................... 113
Highway mode ............................... 114
Light switch ................................... 112
Low-beam headlamps .................... 113
Off-road lights ................................ 115
Parking lamps ................................ 113
Rear fog lamp ................................ 113
Standing lamps .............................. 113
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Turn signals ................................... 113
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................ 294
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 80 Index 13

Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) .............................. .2 39
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 263
Off-road gear ................................. 219
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 219
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 256
Replacing bulbs ............................ .1 18
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 103
Luxury head restraints ....................... 97
MM+S tires ............................................ 348
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .3 26
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .3 11
Display message ............................ 250
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 312
Downloading routes ....................... 314
Emergency call .............................. 309
General notes ................................ 308
Geo fencing ................................... 315
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .3 13
MB info call button ........................ 311
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 313
Remote vehicle locking .................. 313
Roadside Assistance button .......... 310
Search & Send ............................... 312
Self-test ......................................... 309
Speed alert .................................... 314
System .......................................... 308
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 315
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 313
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 76
General notes .................................. 76
Inserting .......................................... 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 81 Removing ......................................... 76
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 81
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 295
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 235
Memory function ............................... 110
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 201
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 210
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 213
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 205
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 207
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 174
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 180
General notes ................................ 172
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 209
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 190
Parking Pilot .................................. 193
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection P LUS) .............. 56
R ear view camera .......................... 197
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 206
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 244
Mirror
Vanity mirror (sun visor) ................ 304
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 327
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) .............................................. 290
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 292
Frequencies ................................... 376
Installation ..................................... 376
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 235
Transmission output (maximum) .... 376
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 76
MOExtended tires .............................. 33214
Index

Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 315
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 316
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 117
High-beam headlamps ................... 119
Important safety notes .................. 117
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 118
Low-beam headlamps .................... 118
Overview of bulb types .................. 118
Turn signals (front) ......................... 119
Reporting safety defects .................... 30
Rescue card ......................................... 30
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 259
Warning lamp ................................. 283
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 133
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 252
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 282
Warning lamp (function) ................... 42
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 90
Roller sunblinds ............................... 91
Side windows ................................... 86
Sliding sunroof ................................. 90
Tailgate ............................................ 82
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 256
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 27
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 91
Rear side windows ......................... 304
Roof carrier ........................................ 302
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 330
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 384
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation) Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 233
S Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 292
Inserting/removing ........................ 292
Removing ....................................... 292
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Selecting ........................................ 235
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 45
Adjusting the height ......................... 44
Cleaning ......................................... 330
Correct usage .................................. 44
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 43
Introduction ..................................... 42
Releasing ......................................... 45
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 240
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 96
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 103
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 96
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 111
Cleaning the cover ......................... 330
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Entry position (3rd row of seats) .... 10018
Index

Exterior lighting
General notes For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched on
even during the daytime. In some countries,
operation of the headlamps varies due to legal
requirements and self-imposed obligations.
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using: R
the light switch R
the combination switch ( Y
page 113)R
the on-board computer ( Y
page 239)
Light switch
Operation
G c
Left-hand standing lampsH d
Right-hand standing lampsI `
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lightingJ q
Automatic headlamp mode, controlled
by the light sensor
K X
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps

The daytime running lamps improve the visibility
of your vehicle during the day. To do this, the
daytime running lamps function must be
switched on using the on-board computer
( Y
page 239).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to ` or X , the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Low-beam headlamps Even if the light sensor does not detect that it is
dark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-
lamps switch on when the ignition is switched on
and the light switch is set to the X position.
This is a particularly useful function in the event
of rain and fog. X
To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to posi-
tion 2 or start the engine.X
Turn the light switch to X .
The green X indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of thick
fog. Please take note of the country-specific
regulations for the use of rear fog lamps. X
To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or
start the engine. X
Turn the light switch to X or q .X
Press the ^ button.
The yellow ^ indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up. X
To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
^ button.
The yellow ^ indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Parking lamps
! If the battery charge is very low, the parking
lamps or standing lamps are automatically
switched off to enable the next engine start.
Always park your vehicle safely and in a well lit
area, in accordance with the relevant legal
stipulations. Avoid using the ` parking
lamps over a period of several hours. If pos-
sible, switch on the right-hand d or left-
hand c standing lamps. X
To switch on: turn the light switch to ` .
The green ` indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of t he vehicle is illuminated.X
To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey should not be in the ignition lock or
it should be in position 0 .X
Turn the light switch to c (left-hand side of
the vehicle) or d (right-hand side of the
vehicle).
Vehicles towing a trailer: both the right-hand
and left-hand standing lamps (tail lamps) are
always illuminated on the trailer.
Combination switch
C
High-beam headlamps D
Turn signal, right

The blue W indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on. X
To switch off the high-beam head-
lamps: move the combination switch back to
its normal position.
The blue W indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist: if
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is activated, it auto-
matically controls activation and deactivation of
the high-beam headlamps ( Y
page 115).
Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning
lamps: press button C .
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a
turn signal using the combination switch, only
the turn signal lamp on the corresponding
side of the vehicle will flash. X
To switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button C .
The hazard warning lamps automatically switch
on if: R
an air bag is deployed or R
the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed
of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes to a
standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-
cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of above
6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full brake appli-
cation.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off. Intelligent Light System
General notes The Intelligent Light System is a system that
adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit the
prevailing driving and weather conditions. It
offers advanced functions for improved illumi-
nation of the road surface, e.g. depending on the
vehicle speed or weather conditions. The sys-
tem includes the active light function, cornering
light function, highway mode and extended
range fog lamps. The system is only active when
it is dark.
You can activate or deactivate the "Intelligent
Light System" using the on-board computer
( Y
page 239).
Active light function The active light function is a system that moves
the headlamps according to the steering move-
ments of the front wheels. In this way, relevant
areas remain illuminated while driving. This
allows you to identify pedestrians, cyclists and
animals.
Active: when the lights are switched on.
Cornering light function The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the
direction you are turning, enabling better visi-
bility in tight bends, for example. It can only be
activated when the low-beam headlamps are
switched on.
Active: R
if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/ h) and switch on the turn signal or
turn the steering wheel R
if you are driving at speeds between 25 mph
(40 km/h) and 45 mph (70 km/h) and turn
the steering wheel
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after no
more than three minutes.
Highway mode
Highway mode increases the range of the beam.
Active: if you are driving at a speed above
110 km/h and do not make any large steering
movements for at least 1,000 m or if you are
driving at a speed above 130 km/h.114
Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

Not active: if you are driving at speeds below
80 km/h following activation.
Extended range fog lamps The extended range fog lamps reduce the glare
experienced by the driver and improve the illu-
mination of the edge of the road.
Active: if you are driving at speeds below
40 mph (70 km/h) and you switch on the rear
fog lamp.
Not active: if, following activation, you are driv-
ing at speeds above 60 mph (100 km/h) or if you
switch off the rear fog lamp
Off-road lights The off-road lights facilitate the early recogni-
tion of objects/obstacles when driving off-road
thanks to a symmetrical, wider and brighter dis-
tribution of light from the low-beam headlamps.
Active: when driving at speeds no faster than
30 mph (50 km/h) and the off-road program
selector wheel is in position 1 or 2.
Not active: when driving at speeds above
30 mph (50 km/h).
When the off-road lights are switched on, the
cornering light function is permanently activa-
ted, the active light function is deactivated and
the headlamp range control is set to static
mode.
Cornering light function The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the
direction you are turning, enabling better visi-
bility in tight bends, for example. It can only be
activated when the low-beam headlamps are
switched on.
Active: R
if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/h) and switch on the turn signal or
turn the steering wheel R
if you are driving at speeds between 25 mph
(40 km/h) and 45 mph (70 km/h) and turn
the steering wheel
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after no
more than three minutes. Adaptive Highbeam Assist
General notes You can use this function to set the headlamps
to change between low beam and high beam
automatically. The system recognizes vehicles
with their lights on, either approaching from the
opposite direction or traveling in front of your
vehicle, and consequently switches the head-
lamps from high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-beam
headlamp range depending on the distance to
the other vehicle. Once the system no longer
detects any other vehicles, it reactivates the
high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control panel.
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize
road users: R
who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians R
who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists R
whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam
Assist may fail to recognize other road users
that have lights, or may recognize them too
late. In this, or in similar situations, the auto-
matic high-beam headlamps will not be deac-
tivated or will be activated regardless. There is
a risk of an accident.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions
and switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are
responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting
to the prevailing light, visibility and traffic con-
ditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
impaired if: R
poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow R
dirt on the sensors or the sensors are
obscuredExterior lighting 115
Lights and windshield wiper s Z

bulbs of the same type and the specified volt-
age.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service life
of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube with
your bare hands. If necessary, clean the glass
tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and rub it
off with a lint-free cloth.
Protect bulbs from moisture during operation.
Do not allow bulbs to come into contact with
liquids.
Replace only the bulbs listed ( Y
page 118).
Have the bulbs that you cannot replace yourself
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
Headlamps and lights are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times. Have
the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Overview of bulb replacement - bulb
types You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
Halogen headlamps
C
Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
D
High-beam headlamp: H7 55 W

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
I Switch On Headlamps You are drivin g wit h low-beam headlamp s switched off .X
Turn th e ligh t switch to th e X or X position .
Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Currently
Unavailable See
Operator' s Manual Adaptive Highbea m Assis t is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possibl e causes are: R
th e windshield in th e camera' s field of vision is dirtyR
visibilit y is impaire d due to heav y rain , snow or fogX
Clean th e windshield.
If th e system detects that th e camera is full y operational again , th e
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available message is displayed.
Adaptive Highbea m Assis t is operational again .
Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Inoperative Adaptive Highbea m Assis t is faulty.X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
Engine Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions