MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV 2016 Owners Manual

The following functions are available using the
module:
R hands-free mode
R data modem mode (Y page 309)
R sending and receiving text messages
(Y page 310)
R access to the phone book of the mobile phone
(if supported by the mobile phone)
(Y page 310)
R charging a mobile phone via the USB connec-
tion (Y page 310)
i The module is not available in all vehicles,
depending on the equipment.
Installing the module Mounting the module in the stowage compart-
ment of the centre console
X Slide module ;into bracket :until it audi-
bly engages.
Connecting the module via a USB cable (COMAND Online) Mounting the module in the stowage compart-
ment of the centre console
X Insert USB cable :into the module.
X Slide the module into the bracket until it audi-
bly engages.
X Connect the USB cable to the USB port.
Activating and connecting the module Multimedia system:
X Select Tel/ Tel/®.
X Module: install (Y page 308).
X Press and hold button ;.
X As soon as indicator lamp :starts flashing
yellow, release the button.
The indicator lamp continues to flash yellow.
Multimedia system: X Select Connect device Connect deviceQConnect MB Connect MB
SAP module
SAP moduleQStart search Start search.
The module is searched for and connected.
X To authorise a mobile phone: selectStart
Start
search
search and follow the instructions of the mul-
timedia system. Further information on
authorising and connecting mobile phones
(Y page 307). 308
Operating systemMultimedia system

SIM card mode
Inserting a SIM card
X
With the contact surface facing down, insert
SIM card :into the SIM card slot until it
engages.
After a SIM card is inserted in the module, a
Bluetooth ®
connection with another mobile
phone is no longer possible. Any existing
Bluetooth ®
connection is ended upon SIM
card insertion.
Connecting the mobile phone General notes
Before using your mobile phone with the module and the multimedia system for the first time, youwill need to search for the phone and then
authorise it.
Requirements The mobile phone can be authorised and con-
nected to the module if:
R the module is installed (Y page 308) and acti-
vated in the multimedia system
(Y page 308)
R no SIM card is inserted in the module
R the mobile phone has no active Bluetooth ®
connection to another device
R the mobile phone supports the Bluetooth ®
SAP profile (SIM AccessProfile)
Depending on the type of mobile phone, differ-
ent settings must be changed on the mobile
phone (see the manufacturer's operating
instructions). R
Bluetooth ®
must be activated on the mobile
phone and must be made visible to other devi-
ces
R the Bluetooth ®
SIM Access Profile of the
mobile phone must be activated
Authorising and connecting a mobile
phone Multimedia system:
X Select Connect device
Connect deviceQSearch for Search for
phones phonesQSAP phone SAP phoneQStart Start
search
searchQMB SAP module phones MB SAP module phones
X Select the mobile phone.
X Enter and confirm any 16-digit PIN.
X Enter and confirm the same PIN on the mobile
phone.
X Where necessary, enter the SIM card PIN into
the multimedia system and confirm.
i Please observe the messages in the mobile
phone. If necessary, you will be asked to con-
firm further profile requests.
Switching between mobile phones If you have authorised more than one mobile
phone on the module, you can switch between
the individual phones.
X Select the mobile phone under MB MBSAP
SAP mod‐
mod‐
ule phones
ule phones.
X Confirm the connection request (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions).
X Where necessary, enter the SIM card PIN into
the multimedia system and confirm.
data modem mode X
Connect the mobile phone to the module
(Y page 309).
or
X Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot on
the module (Y page 309).
X Before connecting for the first time, enable
the module for Internet access and select the
network provider in the multimedia system
(see the manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions).
Use as a data modem is automatically activa- ted.
X Activate/deactivate data roaming (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions). Operating system
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For further information on data mode without
telephony with COMAND Online (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions).
Settings Storing/deleting the SIM card PIN
Multimedia system:
X Select Connect
Connect device
deviceQMB MBSAP
SAP module
module
phones
phones
X Highlight the mobile phone.
X To select G: navigate to the right.
X Activate Oor deactivate ªStore PINStore PIN.
Transferring the phone book In order to use the phone book of the mobile
phone via the multimedia system, the phone
book must be transferred using the module.
The transfer of data may take up to ten minutes.
Transmission occurs automatically after a Blue-
tooth ®
connection is automatically established.
Text messages Requirements
The module is connected with the mobile phone
(Y page 309) or is being used in the SIM card
mode (Y page 309).
Activating/deactivating text message
downloading from the mobile phone Dial number Function
00080 Text message down-
loading is deactiva-
ted.
00081 Text message down-
loading is activated.
For further information on receiving text mes-
sages when using the telephone module (see
the manufacturer's operating instructions). Charging a mobile phone X
Slide cover ;on the module in the direction
of the arrow and remove it.
X Connect the mobile phone via a USB data
cable with USB port :. Media mode
General notes If you wish to play external media sources, the
default display must already be turned on. Fur-
ther information on media mode (see the Digital
Owner's Manual).
The following external media sources can be
used:
R Apple ®
devices (e.g. iPhone ®
)
R USB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player)
(Y page 311)
R CD
R DVD (COMAND Online)
R SD cards
R via devices connected by Bluetooth ®
i Information on the single CD/DVD drive or
DVD changer (see the Digital Owner's Man-
ual).
Using the device list Multimedia system:
X Select Media MediaQDevices Devices.
The available media sources will be shown.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
X Select the media source.
Playable files are played back. 310
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Inserting/removing an SD card
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
SD cards are small parts. They can be swal-
lowed and cause choking. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Keep the SD card out of the reach of children. If a SD card is swallowed, seek medical atten-
tion immediately.
! If you are no longer using the SD card, you
should remove it and store it outside the vehi-
cle. High temperatures can damage the card.
Inserting an SD card
The SD card slot is on the control panel. X Insert the SD card into the SD card slot until
the SD card engages. The side with the con-
tacts must face downwards.
Removing an SD card X Press the SD card.
The SD card is ejected.
X Remove the SD card.
Connecting USB devices There are two USB ports in the stowage space
under the armrest.
X Connect the USB device to the USB port.
X Select the media source (Y page 310).CD/DVD drive and AUX jacks (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) :
Disc slot
; AUX, right-hand (R) jack for audio signal
(red)
= AUX, left-hand (L) jack for audio signal
(white)
? AUX, video (V) jack (yellow)
A Disc eject button
The AUX jacks shown are characterised as the
AUX drive. Identical jacks can be found on the
right-hand side of the rear-compartment
screens (AUX display). Operating system
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Stowage areas
Loading guidelines
G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially when braking or abruptly changing directions.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particu-
larly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes
could enter the passenger compartment.
There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate. Never drive with the tailgate open. G
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle
are dependent on the distribution of the load
within the vehicle. For this reason, you should
observe the following notes when transporting a
load:
R never exceed the maximum permissible gross
vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads
for the vehicle (including occupants).
R the luggage compartment is the preferred
place to store objects.
R position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the load compart-
ment as possible. R
the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R always place the load against the rear or front
seat backrests. Make sure that the seat
backrests are securely locked into place.
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R use the lashing eyelets and the luggage nets
to transport loads and luggage.
R only use lashing eyelets and fastening com-
ponents that are suitable for the weight and
size of the load.
R secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant lashing material. pad sharp
edges for protection.
i Load restraints are available at any qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. Stowage compartments
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may not always be able to
hold the objects placed in them in the event of an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
changes of direction.
R Always stow objects in such a way that they
cannot be tossed about in these or similar
situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not proj-
ect from stowage spaces, luggage nets or
stowage nets.
R Ensure that closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey.
R Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or outsize objects
in the load compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 312).312
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Glove compartment
X
To open: pull handle :and open glove com-
partment flap ;.
X To close: fold glove compartment flap ;
upwards until it engages.
i The glove compartment can be cooled and
ventilated (Y page 145). 1
Glove compartment unlocked
2 Glove compartment locked
The glove compartment can be locked and
unlocked using the emergency key element. Partition
:for stowing flat objects is located in
the upper section of the glove compartment. It can be removed to increase the stowage space
in the glove compartment.
X To remove: pull out partition :
X To install: insert partition :and push it back
until it engages.
Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest Vehicles without touchpad
X To open: pull handle :up.
The armrest folds out. Vehicles with touchpad and COMAND Online
X To open: press button :at the front.
Armrest ;folds out.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-
lowing may be in the stowage space:
R a multimedia connector unit with 2 USB ports
(Media Interface), e.g. for use with an iPod ®
,
iPhone ®
or MP3 player (see the separate
operating instructions)
R a mobile phone bracket (Y page 325)
i There is a removable stowage tray in the
storage compartment, in which objects such
as an iPod ®
can be stored. Stowage areas
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Spectacles compartment
X
To open: press marking :.
The spectacles compartment opens down-
wards.
X To close: press marking :again and the
spectacles compartment returns upwards
and engages.
Make sure that the spectacles compartment is
always closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Stowage compartment in the front
centre console X
To open: slide cover :forwards.
Stowage compartment ;appears.
X To close: pull cover :back as far as it will go. Stowage compartment in the rear
centre console X
To open: briefly press the stowage compart-
ment marking.
The stowage compartment opens.
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
there may be open stowage spaces above and
below the stowage compartment. Stowage net
:
Stowage net in the front-passenger footwell :
Stowage net on the back of the front seats 314
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:
Stowage net in the luggage compartment
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 312)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
(Y page 312). Through-loading facility in the rear
compartment
If objects or loads are not secured when being
transported in the through-loading facility, they
could slip or be thrown around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 312)
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
(Y page 312). The through-loading facility is opened from the
luggage compartment.
X If necessary, fold the third row of seats
forward (Y page 107).
X Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X Pull the centre head restraint on the rear
bench seat into the uppermost position
(Y page 104).
X Slide release catch :to the left and swing
flap ;to the left until it is lying on the rear
side of the rear bench seat. X
Push cover =forward until it is lying on the
rear seat armrest. Enlarging the luggage compartment
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for- wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
R The vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt cannot protect as intended and
could result in additional injury.
R Objects or loads in the boot/luggage com-
partment cannot be restrained by the seat
backrest.
This poses an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged before every trip.
Make sure that the seat backrest and the seat
cushion are correctly engaged in position. To do
so, pull firmly on the seat backrest.
! Release and fold the seat cushion upwards
before folding the rear bench seat forward.
Otherwise, the backrests may be damaged.
When the backrest is folded forwards, the
front seats cannot be moved to their rearmost
position. Otherwise, the front seats and the
rear bench seat could be damaged. Stowage areas
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!
The backrest is heavy. Therefore, exercise
care when folding it down. Make sure that the
head restraints are pushed all the way in so
that the backrests and seat cushions are not
damaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 312).
The left-hand and right-hand backrests in the
2nd row of seats can be folded forwards sepa-
rately to increase the luggage compartment
capacity.
On vehicles with a third row of seats, you must
fold down the 3rd row of seats beforehand
(Y page 107) to obtain maximum luggage com-
partment enlargement.
Folding the rear bench seat forwards If the driver's or front-passenger seat is set for a
larger person, it may not be possible to fold the
rear bench seat forwards. In this case, move the front seats as far forward as possible.
X Move the head restraints to the lowest posi-
tion (Y page 105).
X Pull release loop :of seat cushion ;.
X Fold seat cushion ;upwards. X
Pull release handle =in the direction of the
arrow.
The backrest is released.
X Fold the backrest forwards until it reaches the
luggage compartment position. X
Guide seat belts ;under respective clips :.
Folding the rear bench seat back X
Fold seat backrest ;back until it engages.
Make sure not to trap the seat belt while doing so.
X Swing seat cushion :back.
X Pull up and adjust the head restraints if nec-
essary (Y page 105). Securing a load
Lashing eyelets G
WARNING
The Top Tether anchorages cannot secure a
load. If you secure a load with the Top Tether
anchorages, the Top Tether anchorages could be pulled out during braking, abrupt changes
in direction or in the event of an accident. The 316
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load could slip, tip over or be flung around and
thereby collide with vehicle occupants. There
is a risk of injury.
Only use the lashing eyelets when securing a
load.
Observe the following notes on securing loads: R Secure the load using the lashing eyelets.
R Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
evenly.
R Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
load. These are only intended as an anti-slip
protection for light loads.
R Do not route lashing materials across sharp
edges or corners.
R Pad sharp edges for protection. There are four lashing eyelets
:in the luggage
compartment.
Bag hooks G
WARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-
gage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly
changing directions. There is a risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
! The bag hook can bear a maximum load of
3 kg. Do not use it to secure a load. There is a bag hook in the luggage compartment
on the right-hand side.
X Press bag hook marking :.
X Turn bag hook :until it engages. Luggage compartment cover
Important safety notes G
WARNING
On its own, the luggage compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction, braking or in the event of an accident. There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using lashing material, even if you are using
the luggage compartment cover.
! When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the luggage com- partment higher than the lower edge of the
side windows. Do not place heavy objects ontop of the luggage compartment cover.
The luggage compartment cover may be instal-
led behind the second or third row of seats. Stowage areas
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