Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class owner's manuals
The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class appears in NHTSA vehicle records for 11 model years, from 2016 to 2026. Pick your year below for the official manual and recalls.
Choose your model year
11 yearsHow to get the right GLS-Class manual
- Find your VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label, and decode it below to confirm the model year and trim.
- Open the official Mercedes-Benz owner site and choose the GLS-Class.
- Select your model year. If the site asks for a VIN, use it so the manual matches your exact equipment.
- Download the owner's manual plus any separate guides for navigation, infotainment, warranty and maintenance.
- Save the PDF to your phone so it's there when you're in the car without signal.
Sections worth bookmarking
Instrument cluster
Every symbol your GLS-Class can show and what to do about it.
MaintenanceService schedule
Intervals for oil, filters, brake fluid and inspections, including severe service.
Capacities and fluids
Oil grade and capacity, coolant type and tire sizes, usually in the last chapter.
Fuses
Fuse box locations and what each fuse protects, near the back of the manual.
Find it on the driver's side of the dashboard or the door jamb label. We don't store what you type.
About Mercedes-Benz manuals
Mercedes-Benz offers digital owner's manuals online and in the MBUX system. Service is organized into Service A and Service B visits, which the vehicle announces on the instrument cluster.
Questions
Where can I get the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class owner's manual?
Mercedes-Benz publishes owner's manuals on its official owner site (mbusa.com). Choose the GLS-Class and your model year, or sign in with your VIN so the manual matches your trim.
Is the manual the same for every GLS-Class year?
No. Manuals are written for each model year and the GLS-Class spans 2016–2026. Equipment, infotainment and maintenance intervals change between years and generations, so always use the edition for your year.
How do I check recalls on a Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?
Use the recall checker on this page, which searches NHTSA's recall database by model year. Recalls apply to specific VINs, so confirm with a Mercedes-Benz dealer or at nhtsa.gov/recalls using your 17 character VIN.