Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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If the battery is severely discharged, the func-
tion for detecting a collision with a parked
vehicle will automatically be deactivated to
facilitate the next engine start.
System limits
Detection may be restricted in the following situa-
tions:
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The vehicle is damaged without an impact, for
example, if an outside mirror is torn off or the
paint is damaged by a key
R
An impact occurs at low speed
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The electric parking brake is not applied
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You are responsible for your vehicle. There-
fore, always make sure that your vehicle is
free of damage and is roadworthy.
Notes on parking the vehicle for an extended
period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six
weeks, it may suffer damage through disuse.
The 12 V battery may also be impaired or dam-
aged by heavy discharging.
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Further information can be obtained at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Standby mode (extension of the starter battery's
period out of use)
Standby mode function
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This function is not available for all models.
If standby mode is activated, energy loss will be
minimized during extended periods of non-opera-
tion.
Standby mode is characterized by the following:
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The starter battery is preserved.
R
The maximum non-operational time appears in
the media display.
R
The connection to online services is interrup-
ted.
R
The ATA (anti-theft alarm system) is not availa-
ble.
R
The interior protection and tow-away alarm
functions are not available.
R
The function for detecting collisions on a
parked vehicle is not available.
If the following conditions are fulfilled, standby
mode can be activated or deactivated using the
multimedia system:
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The vehicle is switched on.
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The vehicle has not been started.
Exceeding the vehicle's displayed non-operational
time may cause inconvenience; i.e. it cannot be
guaranteed that the starter battery will reliably
start the vehicle.
Charge the starter battery in the following situa-
tions:
R
The vehicle's non-operational time must be
extended.
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The Battery Charge Insufficient for Standby
Mode message appears in the media display.
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Standby mode is automatically deactivated
when the vehicle is switched on.
Activating/deactivating standby mode (parking up
the vehicle)
Requirements
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The vehicle is switched off.
210 Driving and parking