2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 — the 3.0L V6 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mercedes-Benz published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2017
Engines
3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
Trims4Matic Sport Utility 4-Door
Federal record4 recalls · 51 complaints · 64 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2017 GLS450 manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 264
  • Engine Performance 2,503
  • Accessories & Equipment 8,491
  • General Information 2,519
  • Body & Frame 2,117
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 366
  • Brakes 843
  • Maintenance 91
  • Collision 320
  • Restraints 1,272
  • Drivelines & Axles 576
  • Steering 570
  • Electrical 4,758
  • Suspension 974
  • Engine Mechanical 2,408
  • Transmission 896
  • Common Specs & Procedures - 166

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2017 GLS450

  1. Communication · 21V072000
    A disabled ecall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through.
  2. Latches/Locks/Linkages · 17V077000
    In the event of a crash, if objects are not secured within the center console, they may strike the v.
  3. Electrical System — software · 21V058000
    Failure of the ecall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong locatio.
  4. Communication · 19V787000
    An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Owners have filed 51 complaints and Mercedes-Benz has issued 64 technical service bulletins for the 2017 GLS450. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2017 GLS450 manual

Is this manual specific to the 2017 GLS450?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2017 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 across the 4Matic Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mercedes-Benz published for this year.

What 2017 GLS450 problems does it help with?

4 recalls are on federal record for the 2017 GLS450, covering communication, latches/locks/linkages, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mercedes-Benz dealers.

Does it include 2017 GLS450 wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2017 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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