Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023 User manual

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Edition B 2023
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Mercedes-AMG Supplement

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Thank you for purchasing a Mercedes-AMG
Before your rst drive, please read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your
vehicle. For your own safety and a longer service
life of the vehicle, follow the instructions and
warning notices in this Operator's Manual. Disre-
garding them may lead to damage to the vehicle
or injury to people.
Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre-
gard of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited warranty.
The standard equipment and product description
of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol-
lowing factors:
RModel
ROrder
RNational version
RAvailability
Your vehicle may therefore dier from that shown
in the descriptions and illustrations in individual
cases.
Mercedes-AMG reserves the right to introduce
changes in the following areas:
RDesign
REquipment
RTechnical features
The following documents are integral parts of the
vehicle:
RDigital operator's manual
RPrinted Operator's Manual
RMaintenance Booklet
RSupplementary manuals relating to specic
equipment
RSupplementary documents
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times.
Ensure that all documents are in the vehicle or
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Symbols .......................................................... 3
At a glance ...................................................... 4
Cockpit ........................................................... 4
General notes ................................................. 6
Operator's Manual .......................................... 6
Driving and parking ......................................... 7
Driving ............................................................ 7
DYNAMIC SELECT ........................................... 8
Automatic transmission ................................. 10
Driving and driving safety systems ................. 11
Instrument display and on-board com-
puter ............................................................. 18
Notes on the instrument display .................... 18
Calling up displays on the Performance
menu ............................................................ 18
Function of the head-up display ..................... 20
MBUX multimedia system .............................. 22
AMG TRACK PACE ......................................... 22
Maintenance and care ................................... 28
Notes on the care of tailpipes ........................ 28
Wheels and tires ........................................... 29
Changing a wheel .......................................... 29
Technical data ............................................... 30
Operating uids ............................................. 30
Vehicle data .................................................. 31
Trailer hitch ................................................... 33
Display messages and warning/indicator
lamps ............................................................ 34
Display messages .......................................... 34
Warning and indicator lamps ......................... 35
Index ............................................................ 37
2Contents

In this Operator's Manual, you will nd the follow-
ing symbols:
&WARNING Danger due to failure to
observe the warning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to haz-
ards that may endanger your health or life, or
the health or life of others.
#Observe the warning notices.
+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to failure to observe environ-
mental notes
Environmental notes include information on
environmentally responsible behavior or envi-
ronmentally responsible disposal.
#Observe environmental notes.
*NOTE Damage to property due to failure
to observe notes on material damage
Notes on material damage inform you of risks
which may lead to your vehicle being dam-
aged.
#Observe notes on material damage.
%These symbols indicate useful instructions or
further information that could be helpful to
you.
#Instruction
(/ page) Further information on a topic
Display Display eld in the Instrument Dis-
play/media display
4Highest menu level, which is to be
selected in the multimedia system
5Relevant submenus, which are to be
selected in the multimedia system
* Indicates a cause
Symbols 3

Le-hand drive vehicles
4At a glance – Cockpit

1Instrument display →18
2Steering wheel paddle shiers →10
3DYNAMIC SELECT switch →8
4Switch panel for:
B Manual gearshiing →10
å ESP®→11
¿ Vehicle level →16
ä Suspension setting →16
ö AMG Performance exhaust system →8
5Start/stop button →7
6AMG steering-wheel buttons →7
At a glance – Cockpit 5

Operator's Manual
These Operating Instructions provide information
on all the important functions of your AMG vehicle
that are either not described or dier from the
descriptions in the Operator's Manual. This infor-
mation supplements or replaces the correspond-
ing sections in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Under no circumstances do the Operating Instruc-
tions replace the printed vehicle Operator's Man-
ual and the Digital Operator's Manual in the vehi-
cle.
This Supplement and the Digital Operator's Man-
ual in the vehicle describe the following models,
standard and special equipment of your vehicle:
RModels, standard and special equipment avail-
able at the time of going to press with these
Operating Instructions.
RThe models and the standard and special
equipment only available in certain countries.
RThe models and the standard and special
equipment, which will only be available at a
later date.
Note that your vehicle may not be installed with
all features described. This is also the case for
systems relevant to safety. Therefore, the equip-
ment on your vehicle may dier from that in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement for your vehicle
contains a list of the equipment in your vehicle at
the time of delivery.
Should you have any questions concerning equip-
ment and operation, please consult an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual, Operating Instructions,
further supplementary documents and Mainte-
nance Booklet are important documents and
should be kept in the vehicle.
6General notes

Driving
Function of the AMG steering-wheel buttons
The AMG steering-wheel buttons are two addi-
tional control elements on the steering wheel.
You can assign two vehicle functions of your
choice to the le control element. You can
change between the available functions by press-
ing display buttons 2 repeatedly. The function
currently selected is shown in display buttons 2.
The following functions are available:
åESP®(/ page 11)
äAMG RIDE CONTROL + (/ page 14)
AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL
(/ page 15)
öAMG Performance exhaust system
(/ page 8)
dManual shiing (/ page 10)
gAMG DYNAMICS (/ page 8)
çECO start/stop function (see the vehicle
Operator's Manual)
If you have assigned a function to one of the dis-
play buttons 2, you can operate this function
with the corresponding button 1.
The assignment of the display buttons 2 remains
stored even aer a new engine start, but the oper-
ating status of the respective function is reset to
the basic setting.
You can change between the drive programs with
the rotary switch 3. The selected drive program
appears in the display button 4. By pressing the
display button 4, you can directly access the
drive program = (/ page 8).
Function of the Emotion Start (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)
#Start the vehicle with the start/stop button
and simultaneously pull one of steering wheel
paddle shiers 1 or 2.
RThe idle speed is increased briey when
starting the engine.
RThe exhaust gas aps are opened (sporty
characteristic powerful) (/ page 8).
Follow the instructions for starting the vehicle in
the vehicle Operator's Manual.
Driving and parking 7

AMG Performance exhaust system
▌Function of the AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem
You can choose between the following sound
characteristics for the AMG Performance exhaust
system:
RBalanced: Comfortable sound characteristic
RPowerful: Sporty sound characteristic
▌Operating the AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem
#Pull rocker switch 1.
The sporty characteristic (powerful) is selec-
ted when the 2 indicator lamp lights up.
Information on the AMG ceramic high-perform-
ance composite brake system
The brake system is designed for heavy loads.
This may lead to noise when braking. This eect
can also occur aer washing the vehicle.
The noise depends on the following factors:
Rspeed
Rbrake force
Renvironmental conditions, e.g. temperature
and air humidity
%Have the brake system checked at a qualied
specialist workshop aer it has been subjec-
ted to extreme loads.
DYNAMIC SELECT
Function of DYNAMIC SELECT (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)
DYNAMIC SELECT allows a drive program to be
selected quickly according to the current driving
situation or the desired vehicle characteristics.
You can select from the following drive programs.
8Driving and parking

The drive program selected appears on the Instru-
ment Display.
o Slippery
ROptimized characteristics when pulling away
and driving in wintry and slippery road condi-
tions
A Comfort
RComfortable driving style
RBalance between traction and stability
RRecommended for city driving and stop-and-
go trac
= Individual
RIndividual settings
C Sport
RSporty driving characteristics
RBalance between stability and sportiness
RSuitable only for good road conditions, a dry
surface and a clear stretch of road
B Sport+
RParticularly sporty driving characteristics
RAccentuates the vehicle's own understeering
and oversteering characteristics
RSuitable only for good road conditions, a dry
surface and a clear stretch of road
ë Sand
RIntervenes later if there is oversteering or
understeering, thus improving traction
ROptimized for driving on sand
RNot suitable for use on public roads
F Trail
RIntervenes later if there is oversteering or
understeering, thus improving traction
RSuitable for easily negotiable o-road terrain,
such as dirt tracks, gravel or sandy surfaces
RNot suitable for use on public roads
Depending on the drive program selected, the fol-
lowing vehicle characteristics will change:
RDrive
RAMG Dynamics
-The agility functions are automatically
selected depending on the drive program.
-The steering, shi timing point, drive and
stabilization functions are adapted to the
selected drive program.
RPosition of the exhaust gas aps
RSuspension setting
RAvailability of Glide mode
R4MATIC+ all-wheel drive
%You can change the following vehicle charac-
teristics using the buttons in the center con-
sole:
RPosition of the exhaust gas aps
RSuspension setting
RESP®
Driving and parking 9

Automatic transmission
Manual shiing (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
#To activate/deactivate: pull rocker switch 1.
If indicator lamp 2 is lit, manual shiing is
activated. The current gear will be shown on
the instrument display.
%To permanently shi the gears manually in
drive program = using the steering wheel
paddle shiers, select the M (Manual) setting
for the transmission.
Shiing up and down
*NOTE Damage to the engine due to shi-
ing up too late
The automatic transmission does not shi up
in manual mode even when the engine's limit-
ing speed is reached.
The fuel supply is interrupted in order to pre-
vent the engine from overrevving.
#Shi up before the engine speed reaches
the red area in the tachometer.
#To shi up: pull steering wheel paddle shier
2.
#To shi down: pull steering wheel paddle
shier 1.
If the engine speed is too high or too low, you will
not be able to change gear using the steering
wheel paddle shiers. In this case, segments 1
will light up red.
10 Driving and parking

Permanently activating or deactivating manual
gearshiing
Multimedia system:
4© 5Settings 5Vehicle 5Driving
#Permanently switch the function on or o.
Function of glide mode (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterised by the following:
RThe combustion engine is switched o. All of
the vehicle functions remain active.
RThe J symbol appears in the instrument
display.
Glide mode will be activated if the following condi-
tions are met:
RThe ECO start/stop function is switched on.
RDrive program = is selected with the drive
setting "Moderate" or "Reduced".
RThe speed is within a suitable range.
RThe road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
uphill or downhill gradients or tight bends.
RThe state of charge of the battery is sucient.
RYou are no longer depressing the accelerator
or brake pedal.
Glide mode will be deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.
Driving and driving safety systems
Function of ESP® (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
You can select between the following modes of
the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®):
RESP® ON
RESP® SPORT
RESP® OFF
Characteristics when ESP® is activated
ESP® monitors and improves driving stability and
traction, particularly in the following situations:
RWhen pulling away on wet or slippery roads.
RWhen braking.
RVehicles with trailer hitch: in trailer operation
from speeds of 40 mph (65 km/h), if the vehi-
cle/trailer combination begins to sway from
side to side.
RWhen there is a strong crosswind and a driving
speed of approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) to
125 mph (200 km/h).
ESP® can stabilize the vehicle by intervening in
the following ways:
ROne or more wheels are braked.
RThe engine output is adapted according to the
situation.
ESP® is activated every time the vehicle is started
regardless of whether ESP® was in ESP® SPORT
or deactivated before the vehicle was switched
o.
When the ÷ warning lamp ashes, one or sev-
eral wheels has reached its grip limit:
RAdapt the driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
RDo not deactivate ESP® under any circumstan-
ces.
Driving and parking 11

ROnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary.
Characteristics of ESP® SPORT
&WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® SPORT
is used incorrectly
When you activate ESP® SPORT, there is an
increased risk of skidding and having an acci-
dent.
#Activate ESP® SPORT only in the circum-
stances described below.
When ESP® SPORT is selected, the å and
Æ warning lamps light up continuously.
Select ESP® SPORT when the vehicle's own over-
steering and understeering characteristics are
desired, e.g. on cordoned-o roads.
Driving with ESP® SPORT or with ESP® deactiva-
ted requires an extremely qualied and experi-
enced driver.
If ESP® SPORT is activated and one or more
wheels start to spin, the ÷ warning lamp will
ash. ESP® then only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.
ESP® SPORT also has the following characteris-
tics:
RESP® only improves driving stability to a limi-
ted degree.
RETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
RThe engine's torque is only restricted to a limi-
ted degree and the drive wheels can spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action for better traction on loose surfaces.
RESP® continues to provide assistance when
the brakes are rmly applied.
RVehicles with trailer hitch: stabilization of the
vehicle/trailer combination is no longer
active.
RCrosswind Assist is no longer active.
Characteristics when ESP® is deactivated
&WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® is
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP®, ESP® cannot carry out
vehicle stabilization.
#ESP® should only be deactivated in the
following situations.
When ESP® is deactivated, the å and ¤
warning lamps light up continuously.
Deactivating ESP® has the following eects:
RDriving stability will no longer be improved.
RThe drive wheels could spin.
RETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
RVehicles with trailer hitch: stabilization of the
vehicle/trailer combination is no longer
active.
RCrosswind Assist is no longer active.
%Even when ESP® is deactivated, you are still
assisted by ESP® when braking hard.
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It may be best to activate ESP® SPORT or deacti-
vate ESP® in the following situations:
RWhen using snow chains.
RIn deep snow.
ROn sand or gravel.
%Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action, which enhances traction.
%Activate ESP® as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP® will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if
the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to
spin.
If the ÷ warning lamp lights up continuously,
ESP® is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the display messages, warning lamps and
indicator lamps, which are shown.
RIndicator and warning lamps
RDisplay messages
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP®.
ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by
intervening in the following ways:
RThe drive wheels are braked individually if they
spin.
RMore drive torque is transferred to the wheel
or wheels with traction.
Adjusting ESP® (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
#To activate ESP® SPORT: briey pull rocker
switch 1.
The å and Æ warning lamps appear in
the Instrument Display.
#To deactivate ESP®: pull and hold rocker
switch 1 until the å and ¤ warning
lamps appear on the instrument display.
#To activate ESP®: briey pull rocker switch 1.
The å, Æ and ¤ warning lamps go
out.
Observe the information on warning lamps and
display messages which are shown in the Instru-
ment Display.
Driving and parking 13

Activating/deactivating ESP® (without O-Road
package or E-Active Body Control)
Multimedia system:
4© 5Settings 5Quick Access
%ESP® can be activated/deactivated using
quick access only when at least one other
function is available in quick access. ESP®
can otherwise be found on the Assistance
menu.
#Select ESP.
#Select On or å Off .
ESP® is deactivated if the å ESP® OFF warn-
ing lamp lights up continuously on the instrument
cluster.
Observe any information on warning lamps and
display messages that may be shown on the
instrument cluster.
AMG RIDE CONTROL +
▌Function of AMG RIDE CONTROL +
AMG RIDE CONTROL + is an air suspension sys-
tem with variable damping for improved driving
characteristics. The all-round level control system
ensures the best possible suspension and con-
stant ground clearance, even with a laden vehicle.
When driving at speed, the vehicle is lowered
automatically to improve driving safety and to
reduce fuel consumption. You also have the
option of manually adjusting the vehicle level.
The damping is set individually for each wheel and
is aected by the following factors:
RThe drive program selected
RDriving style, e.g. sporty
RRoad condition, e.g. bumps
RThe individual selection of SPORT, SPORT + or
COMFORT
AMG RIDE CONTROL + includes the following
components and functions:
RAir suspension with variable spring rate and
automatic level control
RSpeed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel con-
sumption
RManually selectable higher vehicle level set-
ting for greater ground clearance
RAdaptive Damping System with constant
damping force adjustment
RRocker switch for suspension settings
Suspension setting and vehicle level per drive pro-
gram
Drive programs ë and F:
RThe suspension setting and the all-wheel drive
4MATIC+ are adapted for sporty performance
on ne, loose surfaces (ë).
RThe suspension setting and the all-wheel drive
4MATIC+ are adapted for driving in areas with
no rm road surfaces (F).
RThe vehicle is set to the high level.
RWhen driving at speeds above 43 mph
(70 km/h), the vehicle is lowered to the nor-
mal level.
Drive programs o and A:
RThe suspension setting is comfortable.
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RThe vehicle is set to the normal level.
RWhen driving at speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h), the vehicle is lowered to the low
level.
RThe vehicle is raised to the normal level again
in the following cases:
-you are driving for an extended period of
time at less than 75 mph (120 km/h).
-You are driving slower than 50 mph
(80 km/h).
R4MATIC+ is dynamically synchronized.
Drive programs C and B:
RThe suspension setting is rm (C).
RThe suspension setting is even rmer (B).
RThe vehicle is set to low level.
RThe vehicle is not lowered any further if you
are traveling at higher speeds.
R4MATIC+ is more dynamically synchronized.
Dierences between dierent vehicle levels com-
pared to the normal level:
RHigh level: approx. +2.2 in (+55 mm)
RLow level: approx. -0.4 in (-10 mm)
In addition, you can select the setting in every
drive program using the ä rocker switch in the
center console. Aer a drive program is changed,
the automatic suspension setting of the drive pro-
gram is reactivated.
AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL
▌Function of AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL
AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL additionally supple-
ments the functions of AMG RIDE CONTROL +
with an active roll stabilization system. Depending
on the selected driving program, the suspension
setting is adapted to the driving situation by inu-
encing the vehicle's roll behavior with active sta-
bilizers. As a result, the driving comfort and safety
of the vehicle are noticeably improved. The stabil-
izers on the front and rear axle can also be con-
trolled separately to create a more dynamic han-
dling.
Suspension setting per driving program
Drive program ë:
RRoll movements are signicantly reduced.
RTraction is improved for driving on sand.
Drive program F:
RRoll movements are reduced.
RThe suspension setting is designed for
improved o-road performance.
RTraction is improved for driving o-road and
on loose surfaces.
Drive programs o and A:
RThe lean is reduced during cornering.
RRoll movements caused by uneven road surfa-
ces are compensated for.
Drive programs C and B:
RThe lean is signicantly reduced during cor-
nering.
RRoll movements caused by uneven road surfa-
ces are compensated for.
RB: the driving characteristics become even
more agile through targeted interventions.
Driving and parking 15

Drive program =
RIndividual settings of the suspension setting
via AMG DYNAMICS
-Basic: reduction of lean during cornering
-Advanced: increased reduction of lean dur-
ing cornering
-Pro: signicantly increased reduction of
lean during cornering
-Pro Plus: signicantly increased reduction
of lean during cornering and increased
agility of the vehicle's handling through tar-
geted interventions by the system
▌Selecting the suspension setting
In COMFORT mode, the driving characteristics of
your vehicle are comfortable. Select this suspen-
sion setting if you prefer a comfortable driving
style.
SPORT driving mode ensures a rmer suspension.
Select this suspension setting when employing a
sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads.
SPORT + driving mode ensures a very rm sus-
pension.
#Pull rocker switch 1.
The currently selected suspension setting is
shown as a display message in the media dis-
play.
▌Setting the vehicle level
&WARNING Risk of accident because vehi-
cle level is too high
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
The vehicle can dri outwards, for example,
when steering or cornering.
#Choose a vehicle level which is suited to
the driving style and the road surface
conditions.
&WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi-
cle lowering
When lowering the vehicle, people could
become trapped if their limbs are between the
vehicle body and the tires or underneath the
vehicle.
#Make sure no one is underneath the
vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the
wheel arches when the vehicle is being
lowered.
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&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped due
to the vehicle lowering
Vehicles with AMG adaptive sport suspension
system+ or level control system: when you
unload luggage or leave the vehicle, the vehi-
cle rst rises slightly and then returns to the
set level shortly aerwards.
You or anyone else in the vicinity of the wheel
arches or the underbody could thus become
trapped.
The vehicle can also be lowered aer being
locked.
#When leaving the vehicle, make sure that
nobody is in the vicinity of the wheel
arches or the underbody.
Requirements
RThe vehicle has been started.
RThe vehicle must not be moving faster than
40 mph (65 km/h).
#To raise the vehicle: push rocker switch 1
forwards.
#To lower the vehicle: pull rocker switch 1.
The selected vehicle level appears in the media
display.
When indicator lamp 2 lights up, the set vehicle
level does not correspond to the standard level of
the selected drive program.
The vehicle sets itself to the standard level of the
selected drive program when you switch drive pro-
grams.
Operation with a trailer or bicycle rack
If the electrical connection has been correctly
established to the trailer or bicycle rack:
RFrom approx. 18.7 mph (30 km/h): the high
or o-road level can be selected, regardless of
drive program.
RFrom approx. 18.7 mph (30 km/h): the vehi-
cle is adjusted to normal level regardless of
drive program.
Driving and parking 17

Notes on the instrument display
Additional notes for Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
RVehicles with an instrument display (standard):
if you activate manual gearshiing
(/ page 10), the gearshi recommendation
will appear on the instrument or head-up dis-
play. In addition, the drive setting p (manual)
and the current gear will appear on the trans-
mission position display of the instrument dis-
play.
RThe vehicle is also equipped with the following
indicator and warning lamps :
-ESP® ÷
-ESP® OFF å
-ESP® SPORT Æ
You can select the following display content in
vehicles with a widescreen cockpit:
RTachometer with gear display
RDate and time
RWarm-up
RAMG TRACK PACE
RG-meter
REngine data
RSETUP
RTrip computer
RNavigation
RMedia
RTelephone
AMG TRACK PACE is displayed on the le-hand
section of the display.
The following menus are displayed in the right-
hand section of the display:
RWarm-up
RG-meter
REngine data
RSETUP
Calling up displays on the Performance menu
On-board computer:
4Performance
#To select a display: swipe upwards or down-
wards on the le-hand Touch Control.
Displays on the Performance menu:
RWarm-up
REngine data
RSETUP
RG-meter
18 Instrument display and on-board computer