manual transmission MERCEDES-BENZ GLS SUV 2016 Owners Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 26
Environmental protection ...................... 26
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .26
Owner's Manual .....................................27
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR code for rescue card ........................ 31
Data stored in the vehicle ......................31
Copyright information ............................ 32 At a glance
........................................... 33
Cockpit .................................................. 33
Instrument cluster ................................ .35
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 36
Centre console ...................................... 37
Overhead control panel .........................40
Door control panel ................................. 41 Safety
................................................... 42
Panic alarm ............................................ 42
Occupant safety .................................... 42
Children in the vehicle ........................... 57
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 68
Driving safety systems ........................... 68
Protection against theft ........................ .78Opening and closing
...........................81
Key ........................................................ 81
Doors ..................................................... 87
Luggage compartment ........................... 89
Side windows ......................................... 93
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 97 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..102
Correct driver's seat position .............. 102
Seats ................................................... 102
Steering wheel .....................................1 13
Mirrors ................................................. 116
Memory function ................................. 118 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........120
Exterior lighting ................................... 120
Interior lighting ................................... .125 Replacing bulbs (vehicles with LED
headlamps) .......................................... 126
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps) ................................... 126
Windscreen wipers .............................. 128 Climate control
................................. 131
Overview of climate control systems ... 131
Operating the climate control system .. 135 Adjusting the air vents ......................... 144 Driving and parking
..........................147
Running-in notes .................................. 147
Driving ................................................. 147
DYNAMIC SELECT controller .............. .155
Automatic transmission ....................... 156
Refuelling ............................................. 163
Parking ................................................ 168
Driving tips .......................................... 172
Driving systems ................................... 180
Towing a trailer ................................... .233 On-board computer and displays
....241
Important safety notes ........................ 241
Displays and operation ........................ 241
Menus and submenus ......................... 244
Display messages ................................ 258
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 290 Multimedia system
...........................303
General notes ...................................... 303
Important safety notes ........................ 303
Function restrictions ............................ 303
Operating system ................................ 303 Stowing and features
.......................312
Stowage areas ..................................... 312
Features .............................................. 320 Maintenance and care
......................332
Engine compartment ........................... 332
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 336
Care ..................................................... 337 2
Contents

Engaging the park position ............ 156
Gliding mod
e................................. 159
Kickdown ....................................... 159
Manual shifting .............................. 160
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 255
Overview ........................................ 156
Problem (fault) ............................... 163
Pulling away ................................... 150
Starting the engine ........................ 150
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 160
Trailer towing ................................. 159
Transmission position display ........ 158
Transmission positions .................. 158
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 163
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 311
Auxiliary heating
Setting ........................................... 253
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 288
Important safety notes .................. 140
Problem (display message) ............ 144
Remote control .............................. 141
Setting the departure time ............. 143
Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 141
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 390 B
Back button ....................................... 304
Bag hook ............................................ 317
Ball coupling
Swinging in .................................... 235
Swinging out .................................. 235
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 69
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 84
Replacing ......................................... 84
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 353
Display message ............................ 272
Important safety notes .................. 351
Jump starting ................................. 354 Overview ........................................ 351
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 54
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 250
Display message ............................ 279
Notes/function .............................. 219
Trailer towing ................................. 220
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blootooth ®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 307
BlueTEC
Topping up AdBlue ®
....................... 166
BlueTEC (AdBlue ®
) ............................. 384
Bluetooth ®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 307
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 303
Telephony ...................................... 306
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 332
Closing ........................................... 333
Display message ............................ 287
Important safety notes .................. 332
Opening ......................................... 333
Boot
see Tailgate
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 263
Note s............................................. 386
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 72
Display message ............................ 270
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 71
BAS .................................................. 69
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 386
Display message ............................ 259 6
Index

Installation .....................................3
79
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 248
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 325
Transmission output (maximum) .... 379
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 83
MOExtended tyres .............................347
Motorway mode ................................ 123
MP3
Operating ....................................... 247
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 303
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .243
Permanent display ......................... 251
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 242
Overview .......................................... 36
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
Music files
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 303 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 245
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 303
see separate operating instructions
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 147O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 47
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n.......................... 50
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes .................... 42
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 68
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Restraint system introduction .......... 42 Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Seat belts ........................................ 44
Odometer
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 389
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 178
Checklist before driving off-road .... 178
Fording depth ................................ 388
General information ....................... 177
Important safety notes .................. 176
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 389
Travelling uphill .............................. 179
Off-road lights .................................... 123
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/note s............................. 228
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/note s............................. 229
Off-road drive program .................. 229
Offroad Plus drive progra m............ 230
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the Off-Road Engineering package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 232
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 227
DSR ............................................... 227
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 230
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 72
Off-road ABS .................................... 69
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 74
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 229
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 255
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 255
Assistance menu ........................... 249
Audio menu ................................... 247
Convenience submenu .................. 254
Display messages .......................... 258
Displaying a service message ........ 337
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 190 16
Index

Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions)
.................................................. 343
Power closing ...................................... 88
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................2 64
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 265
Operation ......................................... 56
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78
Immobiliser ...................................... 78
Interior motion sensor ..................... 80
Tow-away protection ........................ 79
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 26
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 150
General notes ................................ 150
Hill start assist ............................... 151
Trailer ............................................ 151 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 31
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 30R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 256
Radiator cover ................................... 333
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 247
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 303
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Rain closing feature
Sliding sunroof ................................. 98 Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof)
................................... 99
Reading lamp ..................................... 125
Rear bench seat
Folding the bench seat forwards/back ............................................... 316
Rear compartment
Exit/entry position (3rd row of
seats) ............................................. 108
Setting the air vents ..................... .145
Setting the temperature ................ 136
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 270
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Rear seat
Adjusting ....................................... 107
Display message ............................ 287
Rear Seat Entertainment System
AUX jacks ...................................... 311
AUX jacks CD/DVD drive .............. 311
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 138
Switching on/off ........................... 138
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 130
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 47
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ....... .117
Dipping (manual )........................... 116
Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 35
Important safety notes .................. 163
Notes for Mercedes‑AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 383
Refuelling process ......................... 164
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 141
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 143
Garage door opener ....................... 326
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 326
Replacing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 127 18
Index

Telephone compartment ................3
13
Telephone module with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) Activating and connecting the
module .......................................... .308
Charging a mobile phone .............. .310
Connecting the mobile phone ....... .309
Connecting the module via a USB
cable .............................................. 308
Data modem mode ........................ 309
Installing the module ..................... 308
Introduction ................................... 307
Saving/deleting the PIN for the
SIM card ........................................ 310
Settings ......................................... 310
SIM card mode .............................. 309
Text messages ............................... 310
Transferring the phone book .......... 310
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 242
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .255
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .255
Outside temperature ..................... .241
Setting (climate control) ................ 136
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 255
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................ .180
Text messages
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth ®
(SAP profile) ....................... 310
Through-loading ................................ 315
Time
see Separate Owner's manual
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 256
TIREFIT Kit
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Important safety notes .................. 348
Storage location ............................ 346
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 350
Tyre pressure reached ................... 350
Using ............................................. 349
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit Top Tether
............................................ 60
Total distance recorder .................... 244
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 79
Deactivating ..................................... 79
Function .......................................... .79
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 359
Important safety notes .................. 356
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 356
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 358
Transporting the vehicle ................ 358
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 224
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 227
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 390
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 74
Failure check for LEDs ................... 238
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 201
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 151
Swinging out the ball coupling ....... 235
Swinging the ball coupling in ......... 235
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 288
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 357
Removing the towing eye ............... 357
With both axles on the ground ....... 358
Towing eye ......................................... 345
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 250
Display message ............................ 278
Function/note s............................. 217
Important safety notes .................. 218
Instrument cluster display ............. 218
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 238
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 220
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 342
Coupling up a traile r...................... 236
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 237
Driving tips .................................... 234
Important safety notes .................. 233 22
Index

has caused the system to be deactivated, the
è orç ECO symbol is not displayed.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the ECO start/stop
function is only available in drive programs
Comfort andSlippery.
Automatic engine switch-off If the vehicle is braked to a standstill with the
transmission in Dor N, the ECO start/stop func-
tion switches off the engine automatically.
The ECO start/stop function is operational and
the è ECO symbol is displayed on the mul-
tifunction display, if:
R the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green
R the Sport Plus orSport drive program is not
selected (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
R none of the off-road programs are selected
R the outside temperature is within the range
that is suitable for the system
R the engine is at normal operating temperature
R the set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached
R the battery is sufficiently charged
R the system does not detect moisture on the
windscreen when the air-conditioning system
is switched on
R the bonnet is closed
R the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened
If all conditions for automatic engine switch-off
are not fulfilled, the çECO symbol is shown.
All the vehicle's systems remain active when the
engine is switched off automatically.
The HOLD function can be activated if the
engine has been switched off automatically. It is then not necessary to continue applying the
brakes during the automatic stop phase. When
you depress the accelerator pedal, the engine
starts automatically and the braking effect of
the HOLD function is deactivated.
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles): automatic engine switch-off can take
place a maximum of four times in a row (initial
switch-off, then three subsequent switch-offs).
The ç ECO symbol is shown in the multi-
function display after the engine has been star-
ted automatically for the fourth time. When the
è ECO symbol is shown in the multifunction display, automatic engine switch-off is possible
again.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the number of con-
secutive automatic engine stops is unlimited.
Automatic engine start The engine is started automatically if:
R you deactivate the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button
R in transmission position Dor N, the brake
pedal is released and the HOLD function is not active
R you depress the accelerator pedal
R you engage reverse gear R
R you move the transmission out of position P
R you switch to the Sport PlusorSport drive
program (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
R you activate manual gearshifting (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles)
R you switch to the Offroaddrive program
(vehicles without Off-Road Engineering pack- age)
R you switch to the OffroadorOffroad Plus
drive program (vehicles with Off-Road Engi-
neering package)
R you unfasten your seat belt or open the driv-
er's door
R the vehicle starts to roll
R the brake system requires this
R the temperature in the vehicle interior devi-
ates from the set range
R the system detects moisture on the wind-
screen when the air-conditioning system is
switched on
R the battery's charge status is too low
Shifting the transmission to position Pdoes not
start the engine.
If you shift the transmission from Rto D, the
ECO start/stop function is available again as
soon as the èsymbol reappears on the mul-
tifunction display. 152
DrivingDriving and parking

Switching the ECO start/stop function
off/on All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) X
To switch off: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ;and the èorç ECO
symbol in the multifunction display go out.
X To switch on: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. If all conditions
for the automatic engine switch-off
(Y page 152) are fulfilled, the èECO sym-
bol is shown in the multifunction display.
If all conditions for the automatic engine
switch-off (Y page 152) are not fulfilled, the
ç ECO symbol is shown in the multifunc-
tion display. If this is the case, the ECO start/
stop function is not available.
If indicator lamp ;is off, the ECO start/stop
function has been deactivated manually or as
the result of a malfunction. The engine will then
not be switched off automatically when the vehi- cle stops.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles X
To switch off: in theComfort drive program,
press ECO button :.
or X Activate manual gearshifting (Y page 160).
or X Switch to the Sport PlusorSport drive pro-
gram (Y page 155).
Indicator lamp ;and the èorç ECO
symbol in the multifunction display go out.
X To switch on: press ECO button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. When the
Sport Plus orSport drive program is activa-
ted, the automatic transmission switches to
the Comfort drive program.
If all conditions for the automatic engine
switch-off (Y page 152) are fulfilled, the è
ECO symbol is shown in the multifunction dis- play.
If all conditions for the automatic engine
switch-off (Y page 152) are not fulfilled, the
ç ECO symbol is shown in the multifunc-
tion display. If this is the case, the ECO start/
stop function is not available.
If indicator lamp ;is off, the ECO start/stop
function has been deactivated manually or as
the result of a malfunction. The engine will then
not be switched off automatically when the vehi- cle stops. Driving
153Driving and parking Z

Driving tips
Changing gear The automatic transmission shifts to the indi-
vidual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position
D. Gearshifting is determined
by:
R the selected drive program
R the position of the accelerator pedal
R the road speed
Accelerator pedal position Your driving style influences how the automatic
transmission shifts gear:
R little throttle: early upshifts
R more throttle: late upshifts
Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a lower
gear depending on the engine speed.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Gliding mode (diesel engines only) Gliding mode is characterised by the following:
R the combustion engine is disconnected from
the drive train
R the engine speed is equal to the engine idling
speed
R the gear indicated after the transmission
position Ddisappears in the multifunction
display (Y page 158)
Gliding mode can be activated and transmission
position Dshown in green under the following
conditions:
R you select the "ECO" setting for the drive sys-
tem within the Individualdrive program. You
can find information about this in the Digital
Owner's Manual
R the speed is within a suitable range
R the type of road is suitable, e.g. no steep uphill
or downhill gradients R
the distance to the vehicle in front is sufficient
R you are no longer depressing the accelerator
pedal
Gliding mode is deactivated under the following
conditions:
R you depress the accelerator pedal
R you depress the brake pedal
R you use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch
the transmission position (Y page 156)
R you use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to
change the drive program (Y page 155)
R you activate manual gearshifting
(Y page 160)
R the distance to the vehicle in front is too short
R you leave the suitable speed range
Towing a trailer X
Drive in the middle of the engine speed range
on uphill gradients.
X Depending on the uphill or downhill gradient,
use the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle (Y page 160) to select a lower gear,
even if cruise control, Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC or the speed limiter are activated. Drive programs
Slippery drive program The
Slippery drive program has the following
characteristics:
R reduced engine and transmission settings for
optimum propulsion on slippery or snow-cov-
ered roads.
R optimised ESP ®
stability control on slippery
or snow-covered roads.
R the vehicle has improved driving stability on
slippery or snow-covered roads, for example.
Comfort drive program The
Comfort drive program has the following
characteristics:
R comfort-orientated engine and transmission
settings.
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from the
automatic transmission shifting up sooner. Automatic transmission
159Driving and parking Z

R
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears unless the accel-
erator pedal is depressed fully.
R the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. This results in the vehicle being driven
at lower engine speeds and the wheels being less likely to spin.
Sport drive program The
Sport drive program has the following char-
acteristics:
R sporty engine and transmission settings.
R the automatic transmission shifting up later.
As a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points, the fuel consumption possibly
being higher.
R the suspension exhibits sporty damping (vehi-
cles with AIRMATIC).
Drive program Sport Plus (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) The
Sport Plus drive program has the following
characteristics:
R the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving
characteristics.
R the vehicle pulling away in first gear.
R the automatic transmission shifting up later.
As a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points, the fuel consumption possibly
being higher.
R the suspension exhibits particularly firm
springing and damping settings (vehicles with
AIRMATIC).
R the ECO start/stop function is deactivated, it
can, however, be activated again using the
ECO button (Y page 153).
Individual drive program In the
Individual drive program, the following
properties of the drive program can be selected:
R the drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
R the transmission
R the suspension
R all vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles):
the steering
R all vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles):
availability of the ECO start/stop function To select the gears in the
Individualdrive pro-
gram permanently using the steering wheel pad- dles, select the permanent manual gearshift
program.
Information about configuring the Individual
drive program with the multimedia system can
be found in the Digital Owner's Manual. Manual gearshifting
General notes You can shift gears yourself using the steering
wheel gearshift paddles. The transmission must
be in position Dto do this.
Depending on which steering wheel gearshift
paddle is pulled, the automatic transmission
immediately shifts into the next gear up or
down, if permitted.
To use manual shifting, you have two options:
R temporary setting
R permanent setting
If you activate manual gearshifting, the multi-
function display will show the current gear
instead of transmission position D.
If manual gearshifting is deactivated, the gears
will be selected automatically.
Temporary setting X
To activate: shift the DIRECT SELECT lever to
position D.
X Pull steering wheel gearshift paddle :or;.
The temporary setting will remain active for a
certain amount of time. Under certain condi-
tions, the minimum amount of time is extended, e.g. in the case of lateral acceleration, during an overrun phase or when driving on steep terrain. 160
Automatic transmissionDriving an
d parking

Electric parking brake
General notes G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P
R start the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
The function of the electric parking brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or the system is malfunc-
tioning, it may not be possible to apply the
released parking brake.
X If this is the case, park the vehicle only on
level ground and secure it to prevent it from
rolling away.
X Shift the automatic transmission to position
P.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
the system is malfunctioning. Contact a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
i The electric parking brake carries out a func-
tion check at regular intervals when the
engine is switched off. Noises that occur are
normal. Applying or releasing manually X
To apply: push handle :.
When the electric parking brake is applied,
the red !indicator lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster.
i The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the key is removed.
X To release: pull handle:.
The red !indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
i The electric parking brake can be released
only:
R when the key is in position 1in the ignition
lock (Y page 148) or
R if the ignition was switched on using the
Start/Stop button
To ensure that you do not roll backwards when
pulling away on an uphill slope, apply the electric parking brake (Y page 151).
Applying automatically The electric parking brake is automatically
applied when the transmission is in position
P
and:
R The engine is switched off or
R The driver is not wearing a seat belt and the
driver's door is opened
To prevent the electric parking brake from being automatically applied, pull handle :.
The electric parking brake is also applied auto-
matically if:
R Distance Pilot DISTRONIC brings the vehicle
to a standstill or
R The HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta-
tionary
R Parking Pilot is keeping the vehicle stationary 170
ParkingDriving and parking