isofix MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV 2016 Owners Manual

Driving tips .................................... 173
High-performance brake system .... 174
Hill start assist ............................... 151
Important safety note
s.................. 173
Parking brake ................................ 170
Warning lamp ................................. 292
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 345
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 35
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 338
Care
360° camera ................................. 341
Automatic car wash ....................... 338
Carpets .......................................... 344
Display ........................................... 342
Exhaust pipe .................................. 342
Exterior lighting ............................. 341
Gear or selector lever .................... 343
High-pressure cleaner .................... 339
Interior ........................................... 342
Matt paintwork .............................. 339
Note s............................................. 337
Paint .............................................. 339
Plastic trim .................................... 343
Reversing camera .......................... 341
Roof lining ...................................... 344
Seat belt ........................................ 344
Seat cove r..................................... 343
Sensors ......................................... 341
Side running board ........................ 341
Steering wheel ............................... 343
Trim pieces .................................... 343
Washing by hand ........................... 338
Wheels ........................................... 340
Windows ........................................ 340
Wiper blades .................................. 340 Wooden trim .................................. 343
CD
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 303
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 247
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 253
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 81
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 38
Upper section .................................. 37
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 62
ISOFIX .............................................. 59
On the front-passenger seat ............ 61
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 62
Recommendations ........................... 65
Suitable positions ............................ 62
Top Tether ....................................... 60
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 67
Rear doors ....................................... 67
Cigarette lighter ................................ 323
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 341
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 342
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 140
Controlling automaticall y............... 135
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 139
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 135
Demisting the windows .................. 138
Demisting the windscreen ............. 137
Indicator lamp ................................ 135
Ionisation ....................................... 140
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 134
Overview of systems ...................... 131
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 138
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 135
Rear control panel ......................... 132
Rear control panel
(THERMOTRONIC with additional Index
7

Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 326
Synchronising the rolling code .......3 27
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 255
Gearshift paddles
see Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 256
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 26
Glove compartment .......................... 313
Google™ Local Search
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 303 H
Hazard warning lamps ......................122
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 104
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 105
Adjusting (manually) ..................... .104
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 105
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 106
Luxury ............................................ 105
Headlamp
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 387
Headlamp flasher .............................. 122
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 125
Topping up the cleaning system .... 336
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 339
Hill start assist .................................. 151
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 196
Display message ............................ 278
Function/notes ............................ .195
Home address
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 303
Horn ...................................................... 33 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 78 Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 298
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 299
Engine diagnostics ......................... 298
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 270
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 333
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 35
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 35
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 241
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 252
Display message ............................ 270
Overview ........................................ 123
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 252
Interior lighting
Automatic control system .............. 125
Emergency lighting ........................ 126
General notes ................................ 125
Manual control ............................... 125
Overview ........................................ 125
Reading lamp ................................. 125
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 80
Function .......................................... .80
Priming ............................................ 80
Switching off .................................... 80
iPod ®
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 303
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....59 J
Jack Declaration of conformity ................28
Storage location ............................ 345
Using ............................................. 371
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 354 Index
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G
WARNING
Child restraint systems or their securing sys-
tems that have been damaged or subjected to a load in an accident cannot perform their
intended protective function. In the event of
an accident, sharp braking or a sudden
change in direction, the child may not be held securely. There is an increased risk of serious
or even fatal injuries.
Immediately replace child restraint systems
that have been damaged or subjected to a
load in an accident. Have the child restraint
securing systems checked in a qualified spe-
cialist workshop before fitting a child restraint
system again.
The securing systems of child restraint systems
are:
R the seat belt system
R the ISOFIX securing rings
R the Top Tether anchorages
If it is absolutely necessary to fit a child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat, always
observe the information on "Child restraint sys- tems on the front-passenger seat"
(Y page 61).
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior and on the child restraint system.
i It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care
products to clean child restraint systems rec- ommended by Mercedes-Benz. Information
can be obtained at a qualified specialist work-
shop. ISOFIX child seat securing system
G
WARNING
ISOFIX child restraint systems do not offer
sufficient protective effect for children whose weight is greater than 22 kg who are securedusing the safety belt integrated in the child
restraint system. The child could, for example, not be restrained correctly in the event of an
accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
If the child weighs more than 22 kg, only use
ISOFIX child restraint systems with which the child is also secured with the vehicle seat belt.
Also secure the child restraint system with the Top Tether belt, if available.
When fitting a child restraint system, be sure to observe the manufacturer's installation and
operating instructions and the instructions for
correct use of the child restraint system
(Y page 62).
Before every trip, make sure that the ISOFIX
child restraint system is engaged correctly in
both ISOFIX securing rings.
To ensure that the ISOFIX child restraint system can perform its protective function as intended,
the backrest of the respective outer seat in the
second row must be in the upright position.
! When fitting the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the centre
seat does not get trapped. Otherwise, the
seat belt could be damaged. ISOFIX securing rings for the outer seat in the sec-
ond row of seats ISOFIX securing rings for the third row of seats Children in the vehicle
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Before installing an ISOFIX child restraint sys-
tem on the second row of seats:
X Move the rear seat backrests in the second
row to an upright position (Y page 107).
X Install the ISOFIX child restraint system on
both ISOFIX securing rings :.
ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats.
Non-ISOFIX child seats may also be used and
can be installed using the vehicle's seat belt
system. When fitting a child restraint system, be sure to observe the manufacturer's installation
and operating instructions and the instructions
for correct use of the child restraint system
(Y page 62). Top Tether
Introduction Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the child restraint system secured with
ISOFIX and the vehicle. It helps reduce the risk
of injury even further. If the child restraint sys-
tem is fitted with a Top Tether belt, this should
always be used.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the rear seats or the rear seat backrests are not locked, they could fold forwards in the
event of an accident, heavy braking or sudden changes of direction. As a result, child
restraint systems cannot perform their inten-
ded protective function. Rear seats and rear
seat backrests that are not locked can also
cause additional injuries, e.g. in the event of
an accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always lock the rear seats and rear seat
backrests after fitting a Top Tether belt.
Observe the lock verification indicator. Adjust the rear seat backrests so that they are in an
upright position.
Make sure that the backrest in the rear com-
partment engages fully. To do so, pull firmly on
the seat backrest. Top Tether anchorages
The Top Tether anchorages for the second row
of seats are located on the rear side of the
backrests on both outer rear seats. For the third
row of seats, use the lashing eyelets in the lug-
gage compartment floor. X
Move head restraint =upwards
(Y page 105).
X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with Top
Tether. Always comply with the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions when doing so.
X Route Top Tether belt Bunder head restraint
= between the two head restraint bars.
X Guide Top Tether belt Bdownwards between
luggage compartment cover :and rear seat
backrest ;.
X Hook Top Tether hook Aof Top Tether belt
B into Top Tether anchorage ?.
Ensure that:
R Top Tether hook Ais hooked into Top
Tether anchorage ?as shown
R Top Tether belt Bis not twisted
R Top Tether belt Bis routed between rear
seat backrest ;and luggage compart- 60
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If the front-passenger seat of your vehicle is not
equipped with the automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation system, this is indica-
ted by a special sticker. The sticker is affixed to
the side of the dashboard on the front-
passenger side. The sticker is visible when you
open the front-passenger door.
If you turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps light
up briefly. However, they have no function and
do not indicate that there is an automatic front- passenger front airbag deactivation system.
In this case, never fit a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger seat
(Y page 62).
Observe the following information under "Rear-
ward-facing child restraint system"
(Y page 62) and "Forward-facing child
restraint system" (Y page 62) as well as infor-
mation on the suitable positioning of the child
restraint system (Y page 62).
Rearward-facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to fit a rearward-
facing child restraint system to the front-
passenger seat, always make sure that the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. Only if
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit continuously (Y page 43) is the front-
passenger front airbag disabled.
Always observe the information on suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 62) in addition to the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation and operat-
ing instructions.
Forward-facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to fit a forward-
facing child restraint system to the front-
passenger seat, always move the front-
passenger seat as far back as possible. The
entire base of the child restraint system must
always rest on the seat cushion of the front-
passenger seat. The backrest of the child
restraint system must, as far as possible, lie flat against the backrest of the front-passenger
seat. The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
and the head restraint position accordingly.
Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the vehicle belt outlet to
the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint
system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed
forwards and downwards from the vehicle belt
outlet. If necessary, adjust the vehicle belt out-
let and the front-passenger seat accordingly.
Always observe the information on suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 62) in addition to the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation and operat-
ing instructions. Suitable positioning of the child
restraint system
Introduction Only child restraint systems that are approved in
accordance with ECE standard ECE R44 are per-
mitted for use in the vehicle.
"Universal"-category child restraint systems can
be recognised by their orange approval label and the text "Universal". Approval label for child restraint systems in
accordance with the ECE-R44 standard
Child restraint systems of the following "Univer-
sal" category can be used on seats marked U, UF or IUF in accordance with the tables "Suitabilityof seats for the attaching of belt-secured child
restraint systems" or "Suitability of seats for the
attaching of an ISOFIX child restraint system".
Semi-universal child restraint systems are indi-
cated by the text "semi-universal" on the
approval label. These can be used if the vehicle
and the seat are listed in the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's vehicle model list. For more information, contact the child restraint system
manufacturer or visit the manufacturer's web-
site. 62
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Front-passenger seat
Weight category Front-passenger
front airbag enabled Front-passenger
front airbag disa-
bled1 0
up to 10 kg X U, L
0+
up to 13 kg X U, L
I
9 kg to 18 kg UF U, L
II
15 kg to 25 kg UF U, L
III
22 kg to 36 kg UF U, L
Rear seats
Weight category Left, right and third
row of seats Centre
2 0
up to 10 kg U U
0+
up to 13 kg U U
I
9 kg to 18 kg U U
II
15 kg to 25 kg U U
III
22 kg to 36 kg U U
Suitability of the seats for attaching an ISOFIX child restraint system
If you use a baby car seat of category 0 or 0+ or a rearward-facing child restraint system of category
I on a rear seat, you must adjust the driver's or front-passenger seat so that the seat does not touch the child restraint system.
If you use a forward-facing child restraint system of category I, you must remove the head restraint
from the respective seat, if possible (Y page 104). The backrest of the child restraint system must,
as far as possible, rest flat against the backrest of the seat.
In addition, always observe the information in the "Child restraint system" section (Y page 58) and
the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.
When you remove the child restraint system, you must replace the head restraints again immedi-
ately (Y page 104). All vehicle occupants must adjust their head restraints correctly before the
journey.
Make sure that the child's feet do not touch the front seat. If necessary, move the front seat forwards
slightly (Y page 104).
For certain child restraint systems in weight categories II or III, this can mean that the area of use
is restricted. The maximum size setting of the child restraint system may not be possible due to
possible contact with the roof.
The information applies to the second and third rows of seats. If you put a child restraint system on a seat in the third row, move the backrests of the seats in the second row as far forward as possible
(Y page 107).
1 The vehicle is equipped with an automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation system. The PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
2 Child restraint systems with supporting bracket are not suitable for this seat. 64
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Legend for the table:
XI
SOFIX position that is not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this weight category
and/or size category.
IUF Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child restraint systems that belong to the "Universal" cat- egory and are approved for use in this weight category.
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems as recommended; see the "Recommended child restraint systems" table (Y page 65).
The manufacturer will also recommend a suitable ISOFIX child restraint system. For this, your
vehicle and the seat must be listed in the child restraint system manufacturer's vehicle model list. For more information, contact the child restraint system manufacturer or visit the manu-facturer's website. Weight category Size category Equipment Rear seat, left,
right Carry cot
F ISO/L1 X
G ISO/L2 X
0
up to 10 kg
up to approximately 6 months E ISO/R1 IL
0+
up to 13 kg
up to approximately 15 months E ISO/R1 IL
D ISO/R2 IL
C ISO/R3
IL
3 I
9 kg to 18 kg
between approximately 9 months
and 4 years D ISO/R2 IL
C ISO/R3
IL
3 B ISO/F2 IUF
B1 ISO/F2X IUF
A ISO/F3 IUF
The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head restraint.
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the head restraint position accordingly. Also observe the
child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions. Recommended child restraint systems
General notes Always observe the information in "Child restraint systems on the front-passenger seat" (Y
page 61)
and in "Suitable positioning of the child restraint system" (Y page 62).
You can obtain further information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
3 If you are using a child restraint system of size category C (ISO/R3), move the front seat to the highest position
and move the backrest to an upright position. Make sure that the front seat backrest does not rest against the
child restraint system. Children in the vehicle
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Recommended child restraint systems for attaching with the vehicle seat belt
Weight categories Manufac-
turer Type Approval num-
ber(E1 ...) Order number
(A 000 ...)
4 Category 0:
up to 10 kg
up to approximately
6 months
Britax Römer BABY SAFE
plus II 04 301146 970 20 00
970 36 00
Category 0+:
up to 13 kg
up to approximately
15 months
Britax Römer BABY SAFE
plus II 04 301146 970 20 00
970 36 00
Category I:
9 kg to 18 kg
between approx-
imately 9 months and
4 years Britax Römer DUO plus 04 301133 970 16 00
970 21 00
970 37 00
Category II/III:
15 kg to 36 kg
between approx-
imately 4 years and
12 years
Britax Römer KIDFIX 04 301198 970 19 00
970 22 00
970 38 00
Britax Römer KIDFIX XP 04 301304 970 61 00
Recommended "Universal"/"Semi-Universal" category ISOFIX child restraint sys-
tems Weight cate-
gories Size
cate-
gory Manufacturer Type Approval
number
(E1 ...)
Order number
4 Category 0+:
up to 13 kg
E Britax Römer BABY SAFE
plus 04 301146 B6 6 86 8224
Category I:
9 kg to 18 kg
B1 Britax Römer DUO plus 04 301133 A 000 970 16 00
A 000 970 21 00
A 000 970 37 00
4
Colour code 9H95. 66
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