Mercedes GLS 2020 Owner's Manual

Digital – in the vehicle

Familiarize yourself with the con tents of the Operator's Manual directly via the vehicle's multi media system (menu item "Vehi cle information"). Start with the quick guide or broaden your knowledge with practical tips.

Vehicle document wallet

Here you can find comprehen sive information about operating your vehicle and about services and guarantees in printed form.

Digital – on the Internet

You can find the Operator's Man ual on the Mercedes-Benz home page.

Digital – as an app

The Mercedes-Benz Guides app is available free-of-charge in familiar app stores.

Apple® iOS

AndroidTM

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Front passenger airbag warning

Example

&WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries if the front-passenger airbag is enabled

If the front-passenger front airbag is enabled, a child on the front-passenger seat may be struck by the front-passenger airbag during an accident.

NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT AIRBAG, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

Observe the chapter "Children in the vehicle".

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Internet

Further information about Mercedes-Benz vehi cles and about Daimler AG can be found on the following websites:

http://www.mbusa.com (USA only) http://www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only)

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©Daimler AG: not to be reprinted, translated or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, with out written permission from Daimler AG.

Vehicle manufacturer

Daimler AG Mercedesstrasse 137 70327 Stuttgart Germany

As at 16.07.2018

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz

Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer operating lifespan, follow the instructions and warning notices in this Operator's Manual. Disre garding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard of the instructions is not covered by the MercedesBenz Limited Warranty.

The equipment or model designation of your vehicle may vary according to:

RModel

ROrder

RNational version

RAvailability

Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas:

RDesign

REquipment

The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus trations.

The following are integral parts of the vehicle:

RDigital Operator's Manual

RPrinted Operator's Manual

RMaintenance Booklet

REquipment-dependent supplements

Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all of the documents on to the new owner.

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2Contents

Symbols ........................................................	5
At a glance ....................................................	6
Cockpit ...........................................................	6
Overview of warning and indicator lamps .....	10
Overhead control panel ................................	12
Door control panel and seat adjustment .......	14
Control settings in the rear passenger
compartment ................................................	16
Emergencies and breakdowns ......................	18
Digital Operator's Manual .........................	20
Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual ......	20
General notes .............................................	22
Protecting the environment ..........................	22
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......................	23
Operator's Manual ........................................	23
Service and vehicle operation .......................	24
Operating safety ...........................................	25
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components ......................................	27
Diagnostics connection ................................	27

Qualified specialist workshop .......................	28
Correct use of the vehicle ............................	28
Problems with your vehicle ...........................	29
Reporting safety defects ...............................	29
Limited Warranty ..........................................	29
QR code for rescue card ...............................	30
Data storage .................................................	30
Copyright ......................................................	33
Occupant safety .........................................	35
Restraint system ...........................................	35
Seat belts .....................................................	38
Airbags .........................................................	42
PRE-SAFE® system .......................................	49
Safely transporting children in the vehi
cle .................................................................	51
Notes on pets in the vehicle .........................	67
Opening and closing ..................................	69
SmartKey ......................................................	69
Doors ............................................................	73
Cargo compartment .....................................	77
Roller sun blinds ...........................................	82
Side windows ...............................................	82

Sliding sunroof .............................................	86
Anti-theft protection .....................................	93
Seats and stowing .....................................	95
Notes on the correct driver's seat posi
tion ...............................................................	95
Seats ............................................................	96
Steering wheel ............................................	110
Easy entry and exit feature ..........................	111
Operating the memory function ..................	113
Stowage areas .............................................	114
Cup holder ..................................................	127
Ashtray and cigarette lighter .......................	129
Sockets .......................................................	130
Wireless charging of the mobile phone
and connection with the exterior antenna ..	133
Installing/removing the floor mats .............	135
Light and visibility ...................................	136
Exterior lighting ..........................................	136
Interior lighting ............................................	141
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system ........................................................	143
Mirrors ........................................................	147

Contents 3

Operating the sun visors .............................	150
Area permeable to radio waves on the
windshield ...................................................	151
Infrared-reflective windshield function ........	151
Climate control ........................................	152
Overview of climate control systems ..........	152
Operating the climate control system .........	153
Driving and parking ..................................	161
Driving .........................................................	161
DYNAMIC SELECT switch ............................	174
Automatic transmission ..............................	176
Transfer case ..............................................	180
Function of 4MATIC ....................................	182
Refueling ....................................................	182
Parking .......................................................	185
Driving and driving safety systems ..............	194
Trailer hitch ................................................	270
Bicycle rack ................................................	275
Vehicle towing instructions .........................	277

Instrument Display and on-board
computer ..................................................	278
Instrument Display overview .......................	278
Overview of the buttons on the steering
wheel ..........................................................	279
Operating the on-board computer ..............	280
Adjusting the design of the Instrument
Display ........................................................	281
Showing display content on the instru
ment cluster ...............................................	282
Overview of displays on the multifunc
tion display .................................................	283
Adjusting the instrument lighting ...............	284
Menus and submenus ................................	284
Head-up Display ..........................................	291
Voice Control System ..............................	292
Notes on operating safety ..........................	292
Operation ...................................................	292
Using the Voice Control System effec
tively ...........................................................	295
Essential voice commands .........................	296

MBUX multimedia system ......................	308
Overview and operation ..............................	308
System settings ..........................................	343
Navigation ..................................................	354
Telephone ...................................................	394
Online and Internet functions .....................	422
Media .........................................................	429
Radio ..........................................................	436
Sound .........................................................	444
MBUX rear tablet ........................................	446
Maintenance and care .............................	449
ASSYST PLUS service interval display ........	449
Engine compartment ..................................	450
Cleaning and care .......................................	456
Breakdown assistance ............................	466
Flat tire .......................................................	466
Battery (vehicle) ..........................................	471
Tow starting or towing away .......................	477
Electrical fuses ...........................................	481

4Contents

Wheels and tires ......................................	484
Notes on noise or unusual handling char
acteristics ...................................................	484
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tires ............................................................	484
Notes on snow chains ................................	485
Tire pressure ..............................................	486
Loading the vehicle ....................................	493
Tire labeling ................................................	497
Definition of terms for tires and loading .....	502
Changing a wheel .......................................	505
Emergency spare wheel ..............................	513
Collapsible spare wheel ..............................	514
Technical data ...........................................	517
Notes on technical data ..............................	517
Vehicle electronics ......................................	517
Vehicle identification plate, VIN and
engine number overview .............................	519
Operating fluids ..........................................	521
Vehicle data ................................................	527
Trailer hitch .................................................	531

Display messages and warning/indi
cator lamps ..............................................	532
Display messages .......................................	532
Warning and indicator lamps ......................	580
Index .........................................................	594

Symbols 5

In this Operator's Manual, you will find the fol lowing symbols:

&DANGER Danger due to not observing 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 envi ronmental 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 damaged.

#Observe notes on material damage.

%Useful instructions or further information that could be helpful to you.

XInstruction

(Q page) Further information on a topic

Display Information on the multifunction dis play/media display

+Highest menu level, which is to be selected in the multimedia system

*Corresponding submenus, which are to be selected in the multimedia sys tem

*	Marks a cause

6At a glance – Cockpit

Left-hand-drive vehicles

At a glance – Cockpit

7

1 Steering wheel paddle shifters	→	178
2 Combination switch	→	137
3 DIRECT SELECT lever	→	174
4 Media display	→	312
5 Climate control systems	→	153
6 Hazard warning lamps	→	138
7 PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp	→	47
8 Glove box	→	116
9 Stowage compartment	→	115
A Control knob for volume and switching sound	→	308
on/off
B Calls up navigation	→	354
C Button for:
Calls up the radio	→	437
Calls up media	→	432
D Calls up the telephone	→	396

EOffroad control panel (vehicles with off-road package)

F Calls up favorites	→	328
G Calls up vehicle functions	→	320
H Active Parking Assist	→	256
I DYNAMIC SELECT switch	→	175
J Control elements for the multimedia system	→	312
K Start/stop button	→	162
L Control panel for the multimedia system	→	279
(steering wheel)
M Adjusts the steering wheel	→	110
N Control panel for:
On-board computer	→	279
Cruise control or variable limiter	→	208
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC	→	213
O Diagnostics connection	→	27
P Unlocks the hood	→	450

8At a glance – Cockpit

Q Electric parking brake	→	191		R Light switch	→	136

10 At a glance – Overview of warning and indicator lamps

Widescreen Cockpit

At a glance – Overview of warning and indicator lamps 11

1 Speedometer		→	278
2	#! Turn signal lights	→	137
3 Multifunction display		→	283
4	6 Restraint system	→	36
5 Tachometer		→	278
6	å ESP® OFF	→	581
	÷ ESP®	→	581
7 R Rear fog light		→	137
8 K High beam		→	137
	L Low beam	→	136
	T Parking lights	→	136
9	? Coolant too hot/cold	→	588
A Coolant temperature display		→	278
B ! Electric parking brake (yellow)		→	581
C ±Active Lane Change Assist		→	217
D # Electrical malfunction		→	588

E · Distance warning	→	587
F ! ABS malfunction	→	581
G Ð Power-assisted steering malfunction	→	592
H h Tire pressure monitor	→	591
I 8 Fuel reserve with fuel filler cap location	→	588
indicator
J Fuel level display
K Electric parking brake applied (red)	→	581
F USA only
! Canada only
L Brakes (red)	→	581
$ USA only
J Canada only
M ü Seat belt not fastened	→	586
N ; Check Engine	→	588
O AIRMATIC/DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL/
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL malfunction

12 At a glance – Overhead control panel

At a glance – Overhead control panel 13

1 Sun visors	→	150
2 p Switches the left-hand reading lamp	→	141
on/off
3 | Switches automatic light control on/off	→	141
4 c Switches the front interior lighting	→	141
on/off
5 u Switches the rear interior lighting	→	141
on/off
6 p Switches the right-hand reading lamp	→	141
on/off

7 Service call button (Mercedes me connect)	→	417
8 SOS emergency call system (Mercedes-Benz	→	417
emergency call system)
9 3 Opens/closes the panoramic sliding	→	88
sunroof
Opens/closes the roller sunblinds	→	88
A Eyeglasses compartment (depending on the	→	116
vehicle's equipment)
B Inside rearview mirror	→	148

14 At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment

At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment 15

1 Opens the door	→	73
2 & % Locks/unlocks the vehicle	→	73
3 Sets the memory function	→	113
4 Adjusts the seats electrically	→	96
5 Switches the seat heating on/off	→	107
6 Switches the seat ventilation on/off	→	109
7 Adjusts the front passenger seat from the	→	98
driver's seat
8 Extends/retracts the ball neck fully electri	→	271
cally
9 Opens/closes the tailgate	→	77

A W Opens/closes the right side window	→	82
B W Opens/closes the rear right side win	→	82
dow
C Child safety lock for the rear side windows	→	67
D W Opens/closes the rear left side window	→	82
E W Opens/closes the left side window	→	82
F Adjusts and folds the outside mirrors out/in	→	147
electrically
G Adjusts the 4-way lumbar support	→	99
H Seat adjustment using the multimedia system	→	105
I Adjusts the head restraints	→	103

16 At a glance – Control settings in the rear passenger compartment

At a glance – Control settings in the rear passenger compartment 17

1 Climate control rear operating unit	→	153
2 Stowage compartment in the center console	→	116
230 V socket
3 Switches the rear seat ventilation on/off	→	109
4 Switches the rear seat heating on/off	→	107

5 Adjusts the height of the head restraint	→	107
6 Adjusts the seat backrest	→	109
7 Sets the seat fore-and-aft position	→	99
8 Cup holder	→	127
MBUX rear tablet	→	446

18 At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns

At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns 19

What to do in the event of an accident
1 QR code for accessing the rescue card	→	30
2 Buttons for the SOS emergency call system	→	419
and breakdown assistance
3 Hazard warning lamps	→	138
4 To check and top up operating fluids	→	521
Starting assistance	→	475
5 To tow-start and tow away	→	478

6 Flat tire	→	466
7 To tow-start and tow away	→	478
8 Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for tire	→	182
pressure, fuel type and QR code for accessing
the rescue card
9 TIREFIT kit	→	467
A Warning triangle
B First-aid kit

20 Digital Operator's Manual

Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual

Multimedia system:

4 © 5 Info 5 Operator's Manual

5 Õ

The Digital Operator's Manual describes the function and operation of:

Rthe vehicle

Rthe multimedia system

#Select one of the following menu items in the Digital Operator's Manual:

RSearch: search for keywords in order to find quick answers to questions about the opera tion of the vehicle.

RQuick start: find the first steps towards set ting up your vehicle.

RTips: find information that prepares you for certain everyday situations with your vehicle.

RMessages: receive additional information about the messages in the instrument dis play.

RBookmarks: gain access to your personally saved bookmarks.

RLanguage: select the language for the Digital Operator's Manual.

1 Back

2 Adds bookmarks

3 Picture

4 Contents section

5 Directions of movement of contents section

6 Menu

Some sections in the Digital Operator's Manual, e.g. warning notes, can be opened and closed.

Additional methods of calling up the Digital Operator's Manual:

Direct access: open the required content in the Digital Operator's Manual by pressing and hold

Digital Operator's Manual 21

ing an entry on the tab bar in the multimedia system:

Instrument Display: call up brief information as display messages in the instrument cluster.

Voice Control System: call up via the voice control system

Global search: call up search results for con tents of the Digital Operator's Manual in the home screen

For safety reasons, the Digital Operator's Man ual is deactivated while driving.

%The Operator's Manual can also be found in the Mercedes-Benz Guides app in all com mon app stores.

22 General notes

Protecting the environment

+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to operating conditions and personal driving style

The pollutant emission of your vehicle is directly related to the way you operate your vehicle.

Help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmentally responsi ble manner. Please observe the following rec ommendations on operating conditions and personal driving style.

Operating conditions:

#Make sure that the tire pressure is cor rect.

#Do not carry any unnecessary weight (e.g. roof luggage racks once you no longer need them).

#Adhere to the service intervals.

A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib ute to environmental protection.

#Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Personal driving style:

#Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.

#Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary.

#Drive carefully and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front.

#Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking.

#Change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.

#Switch off the engine in stationary traf fic, e.g. by using the ECO start/stop function.

#Drive fuel-efficiently. Observe the ECO display for a fuel-efficient driving style.

+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental pollution caused by irresponsible dis posal of the high-voltage battery

A high-voltage battery contains materials which are harmful to the environment.

#Dispose of defective high-voltage bat teries at a qualified specialist work shop.

Environmental issues and recommendations:

It is recommended that you re-use or recycle materials instead of just disposing of them.

The relevant environmental guidelines and regu lations serve to protect the environment and must be strictly observed.

General notes 23

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage caused by not using recycled reconditioned components

Daimler AG offers recycled reconditioned components and parts with the same quality as new parts. The same entitlement from the Limited Warranty is valid as for new parts.

#Use recycled reconditioned compo nents and parts from Daimler AG.

*NOTE Impairment of the operating effi ciency of the restraint systems from installing accessory parts or from repairs or welding

Airbags and Emergency Tensioning Devices, as well as control units and sensors for the restraint systems, may be installed in the fol lowing areas of your vehicle:

RDoors

RDoor pillars

RDoor sills

RSeats

RCockpit

RInstrument cluster

RCenter console

RLateral roof frame

#Do not install accessory parts such as audio systems in these areas.

#Do not carry out repairs or welding.

#Have aftermarket installation of acces sories carried out at a qualified special ist workshop.

You could jeopardize the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Safety-rele vant systems, e.g. the brake system, may mal function. Only use Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle model.

Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts are subject to strict quality control. Each part has been spe cially developed, manufactured or selected for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and fine-tuned for them. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts should be used.

More than 300,000 different Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts are available for Mercedes-Benz models.

All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply of Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts for necessary service and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts delivery centers pro vide for quick and reliable parts service.

Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) (/ page 519) when ordering MercedesBenz Genuine Parts.

Operator's Manual

This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time of this Operator's Man ual going to press. Country-specific differences are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be

24 General notes

equipped with all features described. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may differ from that in the descriptions and illus trations.

The original purchase agreement for your vehicle contains a list of all of the systems in your vehi cle.

Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Service and vehicle operation

Vehicle operation outside the USA or Canada

When you are abroad with your vehicle, observe the following points:

Rservice points or replacement parts may not be available immediately.

Runleaded fuel may not be available for vehi cles with a catalytic converter. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.

Rthe fuel may have an extremely low octane number. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.

Some Mercedes-Benz models are available in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For more information, please consult an author ized Mercedes Benz service center, or write to one of the following address:

in the USA:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328

in Canada:

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Maintenance

Your customer advisor confirms the service in the service report.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro gram offers technical help in the case of a breakdown. Your calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (USA) 1-800-387-0100 (Canada)

You can find further information in the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the maintenance and warranty infor mation booklet (Canada). You will find both in the vehicle document wallet.

Change of address or change of ownership

In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Notification of address change" in the

General notes 25

Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) on the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus tomer Service (Canada) on 1-800-387-0100. We can then reach you in a timely fashion, if neces sary.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all litera ture in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner. If you have purchased a used vehi cle, please send us the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus tomer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Possible danger due to substances hazard ous to health

In compliance with Proposition 65 ("Prop65"), the following detachable label has been added to each vehicle sold in California:

Operating safety

&WARNING Risk of accident due to mal functions or system failures

If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this could result in malfunctions or system failures.

#Always have the prescribed service/ maintenance work as well any required repairs carried out at a qualified spe cialist workshop.

&WARNING Risk of accident and injury as a result of incorrect modifications to electronic component parts

Modification to electronic components, their software or wiring could impair their function and/or the function of other networked com ponent parts. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected.

As a result, they may no longer function as intended and/or endanger the operating safety of the vehicle.

#Never tamper with the wiring and elec tronic component parts or their soft ware.

#You should have all work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Observe the "On-board electronics" section in "Technical data".

26 General notes

&WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable materials on hot parts of the exhaust system

Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system.

#When driving on unpaved roads or offroad, regularly check the vehicle under side.

#Remove trapped plants or other flam mable material.

#If there is damage, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

* NOTE Damage to the vehicle

In the following situations, in particular, there is a risk of damage to the vehicle:

RThe vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a high curb or an unpaved road

RThe vehicle is driven too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot hole

RA heavy object strikes the underbody or chassis components

In situations such as this, the body, the underbody, chassis components, wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, may not absorb the loads that arise as intended.

If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam mable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can collect between the underbody and the underbody paneling. These materials may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts on the exhaust system.

#Have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

or

#If driving safety is impaired while con tinuing your journey, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions, and contact a qualified specialist workshop.

Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical sys tem (EQ Boost technology)

&DANGER Risk of fatal injury by touching damaged high-voltage components

Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical sys tem contain individual high-voltage compo nents. These high-voltage components are under high voltage.

If you modify component parts of these highvoltage components or touch damaged com ponent parts, you may be electrocuted.

High voltage components may be damaged in an accident, although the damage may not be visible.

#Never perform modifications to compo nent parts of high-voltage components.

General notes 27

#Never touch damaged component parts of high-voltage components.

#Never touch component parts of highvoltage components after an accident.

Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical system contain high voltage components. These compo nents are marked with a high voltage label:

All work on high voltage components must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Declaration of conformity for wireless vehi cle components

USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment."

Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference, including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation of the device."

USA: "Wireless charging system for mobile devi ces (model: WMI2 Wireless Mobile Interface): this device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules."

The name and address of the responsible party is:

peiker acustic GmbH Max-Planck-Str. 28-32 61381 Friedrichsdorf Germany

Diagnostics connection

The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic devices at a quali fied specialist workshop.

&WARNING Risk of accident due to con necting devices to the diagnostics con nection

If you connect equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle, it may affect the operation of vehicle systems.

As a result, the operating safety of the vehi cle could be affected.

#Only connect equipment to a diagnos tics connection in the vehicle which is

28 General notes

approved for your vehicle by MercedesBenz.

&WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell

Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.

This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle.

#Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver's footwell.

#Always install the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals.

#Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another.

*NOTE Battery discharging from using devices connected to the diagnostics connection

Using devices at the diagnostics connection drains the battery.

#Check the charge level of the battery.

#If the charge level is low, charge the battery, e.g. by driving a considerable distance.

Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor mation being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions inspection during the main inspection.

Qualified specialist workshop

An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary special skills, tools and qualifications to cor rectly carry out the work required on your vehi

cle. This particularly applies to safety-relevant works.

For the following, always have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen ter:

Rsafety-relevant works

Rservice and maintenance work

Rrepair work

Rmodifications as well as installations and conversions

Rwork on electronic components

Mercedes Benz recommends a Mercedes Benz service center.

Correct use of the vehicle

If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position.

Observe the following information in particular when driving your vehicle:

R the safety notes in this manual