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The maximum articulation angle depends on
th e length of the trailer. This is calculated by
th e sy stem bydriving theve hicle forw ards,
including cornering. Before the length of the
trailer has been calculated, the maximum
articulation angle is appr oximately 23°. The
longer the trailer is, the higher the maximum
articulation angle (max. appr oximately 60°).
Using Trailer Manoeuvring Assist #
Press button 1. #
Shift toreve rsege ar k.
The camera image is shown in the media dis‐
pla y. #
Toadjust the articulation angle: select ¸.
Swipe left or right on the media display or
to uchpad tochange the articulation angle.
or #
Toactivate thest ra ightening manoeuvre:
select º.
The sy stem calculates the articulation angle
in such a wayth at the direction of the trailer
at the time of activation is maintained. There
is a short counter steering mo vement of the
trailer while theve hicle is reve rsed, which
th en guides it back tothe desired line. In this
wa y,theve hicle is aligned stra ight with the
trailer and, at the same time, the direction of
th e trailer is maintained. #
Accelerate and brake as requ ired.
% Pay attention toyour sur roundings and be
re ady tobrake at all times. Tr
ailer hitch Note
s on trailer operation *
NO
TEMercedes-AMG vehicles #
Obser vethe no tes in the Supplement.
Yo u could otherwise failto recognise
dangers. Obser
vethefo llowing no tes on theto ngue
we ight:
R Do not use a tongue weight that exceeds or
fa lls below the permissible tongue weight
R Use a tongue weight as close as possible to
th e maximum tongue weight
Do not exceed thefo llowing values:
R Perm issible towing capacity
R Perm issible rear axle load of theto wing vehi‐
cle
R Perm issible gross weight of theto wing vehi‐
cle
R Perm issible grossweight of the trailer
R Maximum permissible speed of the trailer Driving and parking
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R
The trailer cables or adap ter plugs ha vebeen
re mo ved.
Multimedia sy stem:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Quick access
Extending the ball neck fully electrically #
Select Ü.
The Trailer coupling extending… display mes‐
sage will appear on the multifunction displa y.
The ball neck will extend fully electrically. #
Wait until the ball neck has loc ked in place.
If th e ball neck is not securely loc ked in place,
th eCheck trailer hitch lock message will appear
on the multifunction displa y.
Re tracting the ball ne ckfully electrical ly#
Select Ü.
The Trailer coupling extending… displaymes‐
sage will appear on the multifunction displa y.
The ball neck will retract fully electrically. #
Wait until the ball neck has loc ked in place. If
th e ball neck is not securely loc ked in place,
th eCheck trailer hitch lock message will appear
on the multifunction displa y. Coupling/uncoupling a trailer
&
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom theve hicle
le ve l being changed
Ve hicles with le vel control sy stem: the
ve hicle le vel may be changed unin tentional ly,
e.g. by ot her persons. You may become trap‐
ped if you couple up or uncouple a trailer
while theve hicle le vel is changing. In addi‐
tion, other people could become trapped if
th eir limbs are between theve hicle body and
th e tyres or underneath theve hicle.
When coupling up or uncoupling a trailer,
make sure that: #
The doors or tailgate are not opened or
closed. #
You do not initiate the le vel control sys‐
te m and do not operate theDY NA MIC
SELECT switch. #
Do not lock or unlock theve hicle. Re
quirements:
R The ball neck is extended and engaged in a
secu rely loc ked position.
Tr ailers with a 7-pin plug can be connec tedto
th eve hicle with thefo llowing adap ters:
R Adapter plug
R Adapter cable
The trailer will be cor rectly de tected bytheve hi‐
cle only if thefo llowing conditions are me t:
R The trailer is connected cor rectl y.
R The trailer lighting sy stem is in working
order.
The functions of thefo llowing sy stems will be
af fected bya cor rectly connected traile r:
R ESP ®
trailer stabilisation
R Trailer Manoeuvering Assist
R Active Lane Keeping Assist
R Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
R Active Parking Assist 298
Driving and parking
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or
#
Select Start new route guidance.
The destination address is set as the new
destination. The pr evious destination and the
intermediate destinations are dele ted. Ro ute
guidance tothe new destination begins.
Selecting route settings #
Select Z. #
Select Advanced . #
Select Route. #
Select thero ute type. #
Take traf fic information into consideration
wi th Dynamic route guidance r.#
Select route options with Avoid options.#
Activate Suggest alternative route.
Alternati veroutes are calculated forev ery
ro ute. #
Activate Activate commuter route .
If th ere qu irements are met, the multimedia
sy stem automatically de tects that theve hicle
is on a commuter route. Route guidance
begins without voice output. Ac
tivating route guidance with augmented
re ality #
During route guidance, tap on the camera
symbol on the media displa y.
The camera image will be shown ins tead of
th e navigation map before a turning manoeu‐
vre and will show additional information. #
Toreturn tothe navigation map: tapon
th e camera symbol again.
Displaying additional information in the cam‐
era ima ge #
Select Z. #
Select Advanced . #
Select Augmented Reality. #
Activate Street names andHouse numbers.
During route guidance, stre et names and
house numbe rsare shown in the camera
image. Using map functions
Multimedia sy
stem:
4 © 5
Navigation
Setting the map scale #
Tozoom in: tap twice quickly with one finger
on the media displa y. #
Tozoom out: tap with two fingers on the
media displa y.
Moving the map #
Moveone finger in any di rection on the
to uchsc reen. #
Toreset the map tothe cur rent vehicle
position: press\briefly.
Selecting map orientation #
Tapre peatedly on theÄ compass symbol
on the map.
The view changes in the sequence 3D,2D
heading up to2D north up .
Switching mo torw ay information on/off #
Select Z. 328
MBUX multimedia sy stem
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Te
lephone Te
lephony Note
s ontelephony &
WARNING Risk of di stra ction from oper‐
ating integrated communication equip‐
ment while theve hicle is in motion
If yo u operate communication equipment
integrated in theve hicle when driving, you
could be di stra cted from the tra ffic situation.
This could also cause youto lose control of
th eve hicle. #
Only operate this equipment when the
traf fic situation permits. #
Ifyo u cannot be sure of this, stop the
ve hicle whilst paying attention toroad
and traf fic conditions and ope rate the
equipment with theve hicle stationar y. &
WARNING Risk of an accident from
ope rating mobile communication equip‐
ment while theve hicle is in motion
Mobile communications devices distract the
driver from the traf fic situation. This could
also cause the driver tolose control of the
ve hicle. #
Asthe driver, only operate mobile com‐
munications devices when theve hicle is
st ationar y. #
As a vehicle occupant, only use mobile
communications devices in the areas
intended forth is purpose, e.g. in the
re ar passenger compartment. Yo
u must obse rveth e legal requirements forthe
country in whi chyou are cur rently driving when
operating mobile communication equipment in
th eve hicle. &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue toobjects
being stowed inco rrectly
If objects in theve hicle interior are stowed
incor rectly, they can slide or be thrown
around and hit vehicle occupants. In addi‐
tion, cup holders, open stowage spaces and
mobile phone recep tacles cannot al ways
re tain all objects within.
There is a risk of injur y,particularly in the
ev ent of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction. #
Alw aysstow objects so that they can‐
not be throw n around in su chsitua‐
tions. #
Alw ays make sure that objects do not
pr otru de from stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. #
Close the loc kable stow age spaces
before starting a journe y. #
Alw aysstow and secure heavy, hard,
poin ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the boot/load compartment. 330
MBUX multimedia sy stem
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R
Two mobile phones are connected with the
multimedia sy stem via Blue tooth®
(two
phone mode).
- You can use all the functions of the multi‐
media sy stem with the mobile phone in
th efo re ground.
- You can recei veincoming calls and mes‐
sages with the mobile phone in the back‐
ground.
Yo u can inter change the mobile phone in
th efo re ground and bac kground.
R A mobile phone is connected as the car
phone.
Connecting a mobile phone
Re quirements:
R Blue tooth ®
is activated on the mobile phone
(see the manufacturer's operating instruc‐
tions).
R Blue tooth ®
is activated on the multimedia
sy stem. Multimedia sy
stem:
4 © 5
Phone
Sear ching for a mobile phone #
Select í. #
Select Connect new device .
Connecting a mobile phone
Auth orisation follo ws using secure simple pair‐
ing. #
Select a mobile phone.
A code is displ ayed in the multimedia sy stem
and on the mobile phone. #
If bo thcodes match, confirm the code on the
mobile phone.
Fu nctions in thete lephony menu
In thete lephony menu you ha vethefo llowing
functions, forex ample:
R Making calls, e.g.:
-
R Accept a call
- k End call
- i Create conferen. call -
Accepting or rejecting a waiting call
R Managing con tacts, e.g.:
- Downloading mobile phone contacts
- Managing thefo rm at of a con tact's name
- Saving a contact as a favo urite
R Receiving and sending messages, e.g.:
- Using there ad-aloud function
- Dictating a new message Mercedes me and apps
Mercedes me connect
Information on Mercedes me connect
% Mercedes me connect or individual
Mercedes me connect services are not avail‐
able in everycountr y.Find out at a
Mercedes-Benz service centre if these func‐
tions are available in your count ry.
Mercedes me connect consists of multiple serv‐
ices. MBUX multimedia sy
stem 333
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Aluminium hub cap
#
Toremo ve:position soc ket2 from the tyre-
ch ange tool kit on hub cap 1. #
Position wheel spanner 3on soc ket2. #
Using wheel spanner 3, turn hub cap1
anti-clo ckwise and remo veit. #
Tofit: follow the instructions abo vein
re ve rse order.
% Specified tightening torq ue: 25 Nm. Ra
ising theve hicle when changing a wheel Re
quirements:
R There are no persons in theve hicle.
R The vehicle has been prepared for a wheel
ch ange (/ page 402).
Important no tes on using the jack:
R Use only a vehicle-specific jack that has
been appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz toraise
th eve hicle.
R The jack is only designed forra ising and
holding theve hicle for a short time while a
wheel is being changed and not for mainte‐
nance workunder theve hicle.
R The jack must be placed on a firm ,fl at and
non-slip sur face. If necessar y,use a lar ge,
fl at, load-bearing, non-slip unde rlay.
R The foot ofthe jack must be positioned verti‐
cally under the jack support point. Ru
les of conduct when theve hicle is raised:
R Never place your hands or feet under the
ve hicle.
R Never lie under theve hicle. Wheels and tyres
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appr
ovedSA E viscosity classes mu stbe
obser ved.
Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC: only
use SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils.
% Ifth e engine oils lis ted in theta ble are not
av ailable, you may add a maximum of
1. 0 litr e ofthefo llowing engine oils once
onl y.
Engine oils for one-time filling only in exceptional
cases:
R petrol engines:
- GLS 450 4MATIC: MB-Freigabe or MB-
Appr oval 229. 31orAC EA C3
- GLS 580 4MATIC: MB-Freigabe or MB-
Appr oval 229. 51orAC EA C3
- Mercedes-Mayba chGLS 600 4MATIC:
MB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval 229.3 or
AC EA A3/B4
R diesel engines: MB-Freigabe or MB-Appr oval
229. 51orAC EA C3
The following values referto an oil change,
including the oil filter. Model
Capacity
GLS 580 4MATIC 9.5 litres
All other models 8.5 litres Mercedes‑Maybac
hCapacity
Mercedes-Mayba ch
GLS 600 4MATIC 9.5 lit
res Note
s on brake fluid Obser
vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 417). &
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
va pour poc kets form ing in the brake sys‐
tem
The brake fluid cons tantly absorbs moi sture
from the air. This lo wersthe boiling point of
th e brake fluid. If the boiling point is too lo w,
va pour poc kets may form inthe brake sys‐
te m when the brakes are applied hard.
This impairs the braking ef fect. #
Have the brake fluid rene we d at the
specified inter vals. Ha
ve the brake fluid regularly replaced at a
qu alified specialist workshop.
Only use a brake fluid appr ovedby Mercedes-
Benz according toMB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval
33 1.0. Coolant
Note
s on coolant
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 417). &
WARNING Risk offire ‑ and inju ryfrom
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite. #
Allow the engine tocool down before
yo uto p up the antif reeze. #
Make sure that no antifreeze spills out
next tothefiller opening. 424
Tech nical da ta
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Engine diagnosis warning lamp... .496
å ESP®
OFF warning lamp.............. .503
÷ ESP®
wa rning lamp flashes.......... 502
÷ ESP®
wa rning lamp lights up........ 503
8 Fuelreser vewarning lamp
lights up............................................... .497
Ù Powe rst eering warning lamp
(red)...................................................... 493
6 Restra int sy stem warning lamp... .492
ü Seat belt warning lamp flashes.... 492
ü Seat belt warning lamp lights
up......................................................... .493
ä Suspension warning lamp (red).... 501
ä Suspension warning lamp (yel‐
low)....................................................... 501
! The elect ric pa rking brake (yel‐
low) indicator lam p................................ 498
ï Trailer tow hit chwarning lamp..... 494
h Tyre pressure monitoring sys‐
te m wa rning lamp flashes.................... .504 h
Tyre pressure monitoring sys‐
te m wa rning lamp lights up................... 505
L Warning lamp for dis tance
wa rning function................................... 500
Wa rning/indicator lamps
Overview.............................................. .490
PA SSENGER AIR BAG.............................. 50
Wa rranty ...................................................... 34
Wa sher fluid
see Windsc reen washer fluid
Wa shing byhand (care)............................ 367
Wa ter tank
see Air-water duct
We ather information ................................. 329
We b br owsers
Overview (multimedia sy stem).............. 340
Wheel change
Fitting a new wheel............................... 406
Lo we ring theve hicle.............................4 06
Prepa ration........................................... 402
Ra ising theve hicle................................ 403
Re moving a whee l................................. 405 Re
moving/fitting hub caps................... .402
Wheel change
see Emergency spa rewheel
Wheel rotation........................................... 400
Wheels Care...................................................... 369
Changing hub caps................................ 402
Checking............................................... 393
Checking the tyre pressure (tyre
pressure monitoring sy stem)................. 396
Fitting.................................................... 406
Flat tyre.................................................3 74
Inter changing........................................ 400
MOExtended tyres................................ .375
No ise.................................................... .393
No tes on fitting..................................... 397
Re moving.............................................. 405
Re placing...................................... 397, 402
Re starting the tyre pressure monitor‐
ing sy stem.............................................3 97
Selection............................................... 397
Snow chains......................................... .393
St oring...................................................4 01
TIREFIT kit..............................................3 76
Ty re pressure (No tes)............................ 394 540
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