Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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It is safe to start and run the engine where
your vehicle is parked.
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The fuel tank is sufficiently full.
Starting the vehicle (Remote Online)
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WARNING Risk of crushing or entrapment
due to unintentional starting of the engine
Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the
engine is started unintentionally during service
or maintenance work.
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Always secure the engine against unin-
tentional starting before carrying out
maintenance or repair work.
Requirements
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Park position
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is selected.
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The anti-theft alarm system is not primed.
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The panic alarm is not activated.
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The hazard warning light system is switched
off.
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The hood is closed.
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The doors are closed and locked.
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The windows and sliding sunroof are closed.
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Start the vehicle using the smartphone.
After every engine start, the engine runs for
ten minutes.
You can carry out a maximum of two consecutive
starting attempts. You must start the engine with
the key before trying to start the vehicle again
with the smartphone.
You can switch off the vehicle at any time as fol-
lows:
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Via the Smartphone App
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By pressing the Ü or ß button on the
key
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Further information can be found in the
smartphone app.
Securing the vehicle against starting before carry-
ing out maintenance or repair work:
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Switch on the hazard warning light system.
or
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Unlock the doors.
or
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Open a side window or the sliding sunroof.
Breaking-in notes
To preserve the engine during the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km):
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Drive at varying road speeds and engine
speeds.
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Do not drive at speeds greater than 85 mph
(140 km/h).
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Drive the vehicle in driving mode A
or ; .
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Shift to the next highest gear at the very latest
when the needle reaches the last third before
the red area in the tachometer.
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Do not shift down manually in order to brake.
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Avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at
full throttle.
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Do not depress the accelerator pedal past the
pressure point (kickdown).
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Only increase the engine speed gradually and
accelerate the vehicle to full speed after
1,000 miles (1,500 km).
178 Driving and parking