2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV dimensions

Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 243
Display message ............................2 75
Display message in the multifunc-
tion display ................................... .221
Function/notes ............................ .221
Important safety notes .................. 221
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 246
Digital ............................................ 238
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 235
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 246
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 192
Display message ............................ 278
Function/notes ............................ .191
Important safety notes .................. 191
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 191
Permanent ..................................... 193
Selecting ........................................ 192
Storing the current spee d.............. 192
Variable ......................................... 191
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 78
Warning lamp ................................. 292
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 264
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 159
STEER CONTROL .................................. 81
Steering (display message) .............. 286
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 114
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 235
Cleaning ......................................... 328
Gearshift paddle s........................... 171
Important safety notes .................. 114 Steering wheel gearshift paddles
.... 171
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 251
Stowage areas ................................... 301
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 302
Armrest (under )............................. 302
Centre console .............................. 301
Centre console (rear) ..................... 303
Cup holder ..................................... 308
Glove compartment ....................... 301
Important safety information ......... 301
Luggage net ................................... 303
Spectacles compartment ............... 301
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 302
Summer tyres .................................... 354
Sun visor ............................................ 309
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 247 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 270
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 285
Emergency unlocking ....................... 97
Important safety notes .................... 94
Limiting the opening angle ............... 97
Obstruction detection ...................... 95
Opening dimensions ...................... 391
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 95
Opening/closing automatically
from inside ....................................... 96
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 96
Technical data
Emergency spare wheel ................. 379
Information .................................... 382
Trailer load s................................... 394
Tyres/wheels ................................. 366
Vehicle data ................................... 391
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 242
Display message ............................ 287
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 241
Number from the phone book ........ 242 18
Index

Rediallin
g....................................... 242
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 242
Telephone compartment ................ 302
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 234
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 251
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 251
Outside temperature ...................... 235
Setting (climate control )................ 144
TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 188
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 81
Immobiliser ...................................... 81
Through-loading ................................ 303
Time
see Separate Owner's manual
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 251
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 335
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 82
Deactivating ..................................... 82
Function ........................................... 81
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 348
Fitting the towing eye .................... 346
Important safety notes .................. 344
Removing the towing eye ............... 346
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 344
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 347
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 215
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 394
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 230
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 80
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 161
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 286
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 346
Removing the towing eye ............... 346
With both axles on the ground ....... 347
With front axle raised ..................... 346
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 230
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 224
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 327
Coupling up a traile r...................... 229
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 229
Driving tips .................................... 225
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 229
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 228
Important safety notes .................. 225
Lights display message .................. 269
Mounting dimensions .................... 393
Parktronic ...................................... 209
Power supply ................................. 230
Trailer load s................................... 394
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 168
Transporting the vehicle .................. 347
Travelling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 188
Driving downhill ............................. 188
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 188
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 328
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 237
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 237
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 238
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 130
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 131
Switching on/of f........................... 123
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 382
Installation ..................................... 382
Transmission output (maximum) .... 382
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 358
Display message ............................ 280
Important safety notes .................. 358
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 337 Index
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Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 337
Recommended ..............................
.356
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 357
Important safety notes .................. 357
Restarting ...................................... 358
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 359
Function/notes ............................ .358
General notes ................................ 358
Important safety notes .................. 358
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 361
Restarting ...................................... 360
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Warning message .......................... 360
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 361
Checking ........................................ 353
Direction of rotatio n...................... 362
Display message ............................ 280
Important safety notes .................. 352
M+S tyres ...................................... 354
MOExtended tyre s......................... 354
Replacing ....................................... 361
Service life ..................................... 353
Storing ........................................... 362
Summer tyres ........................ 184, 354
Tyre size (data ).............................. 366
Tyre tread ...................................... 353
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 368
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 93
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 92 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 309
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26 Electronics ..................................... 382
Equipment ....................................... 23
Implied warranty .............................. 26
Individual settings .......................... 245
Leaving parked up ......................... 181
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 94
Locking (key) ................................... 87
Lowering ........................................ 365
Pulling away ................................... 160
Raising ........................................... 363
Registration ..................................... 25
Securing from rolling away ............ 363
Tow-starting ................................... 344
Towing away .................................. 344
Transporting .................................. 347
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 93
Unlocking (key) ................................ 87
Vehicle data ................................... 391
Vehicle data
Boot load (maximum) ..................... 391
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 391
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 393
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 393
Maximum water depth ................... 392
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 391
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 94
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 384
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 333
Video (DVD) ........................................ 241
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 241
VIN ...................................................... 384 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 289
Brakes ........................................... 289
Distance warning signal ................. 297
ESP® ............................................. 291
ESP® OFF ...................................... 292
Fuel tank ........................................ 295
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 189 20
Index

!
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate.
i The opening dimensions of the tailgate
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 391).
Stow luggage or loads preferably in the lug-
gage compartment. Observe the loading
guidelines (Y page 300).
Do not leave the key in the luggage compart- ment. You could otherwise lock yourself out.
The tailgate can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R opened and closed automatically from the
outside
R opened and closed automatically from the
inside
R unlocked from the inside with the emer-
gency key element Tailgate obstruction detection with
reversing function
On vehicles with tailgate remote closing fea-
ture, the tailgate is equipped with automatic
obstacle recognition with a reversing feature. If a solid object blocks or restricts the tailgate
when automatically opening or closing, this
procedure is stopped. If the tailgate is stop-
ped during the closing process, the tailgate
automatically opens again slightly. The auto-
matic obstacle recognition with reversing
function is only an aid. It is not a substitute for your attentiveness when opening and closingthe tailgate. G
WARNING
The reversing function does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R over the last 8 mm of the closing path This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area.
If someone is trapped:
R press the Fbutton on the key or
R press the remote operating switch on the
driver’s door or
R press the closing button/STOP button in
the tailgate or
R pull the handle on the tailgate Opening/closing from the outside
Opening X
Press the %button on the key. X
Pull handle :.
X Raise the tailgate.
Closing Luggage compartment
95Opening and closing Z

X
Pull the tailgate down using handle :.
X Let the tailgate drop into the lock.
X If necessary, lock the vehicle with the &
button on the key. Opening/closing automatically from
the outside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the tailgate. More-
over, people, e.g. children, may be standing in the closing area or may enter the closing area
during the closing process. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R press the Fbutton on the key.
R press the remote operating switch on the
driver’s door.
R press the close button or STOP button on
the tailgate.
R pull the handle on the tailgate.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate.
i The opening dimensions of the tailgate
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 391).
Opening the tailgate automatically You can open the tailgate automatically with
the key or the handle in the tailgate.
X Press the Fbutton on the key until the
tailgate opens.
or X When the tailgate is unlocked, pull the han-
dle and let it go again immediately. Closing the tailgate automatically
X
To close: press closing button ;on the
tailgate.
X To stop the closing process: press STOP
button :on the tailgate.
or
X Pull the handle in the tailgate.
or
X Press the Fbutton on the key until the
tailgate opens again.
or X Press the remote operating switch in the
driver's door. Opening/closing automatically from
the inside
General notes !
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate.
i The opening dimensions of the tailgate
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 391). 96
Luggage compartmentOpening and closing

Opening and closing
You can open and close the tailgate from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary
and unlocked.
X To open: pull remote operating switch :
for the tailgate until the tailgate opens.
X To close: turn the key to position 1or 2in
the ignition lock.
X Press remote operating switch :for the
tailgate until the tailgate is completely
closed.
You will hear a warning tone during the
closing process. Limiting the opening angle of the tail-
gate
Important safety notes You can limit the opening angle of the tail-
gate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range.
This could be useful, for example, if there is
insufficient space above the tailgate.
! Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angleoutside. Priming X
To open the tailgate: pull the handle on
the tailgate.
X To stop the opening procedure at the
desired position: press the closing button
(Y page 96) in the tailgate or pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again.
X To store the position: press and hold the
closing button in the tailgate until you hear a short tone.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate then stops in the stored position
when opened.
i To open the tailgate fully, pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again after it
has stopped automatically. This does not
delete the stored position.
Deactivating X
Press and hold the closing button
(Y page 96) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones. Tailgate emergency release
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i The opening dimensions of the tailgate
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 391).
You can reach the emergency release via the
luggage compartment. Fold the rear backr-
ests forward (Y page 304).
X Take the emergency key element out of the
key (Y page 87). Luggage compartment
97Opening and closing Z

This can impair the vehicle's handling char-
acteristics. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly. Maintain a safe distance. Drive care-
fully.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your
speed to the current road and weather con-
ditions. Do not exceed the maximum permis- sible speed for your vehicle/trailer combina-
tion.
General notes X
When towing a trailer, set the tyre pressure
on the rear axle of the towing vehicle for a
maximum load; see the tyre pressure table in the fuel filler flap (Y page 356).
Please note that when towing a trailer, PARK-
TRONIC (Y page 206) and Blind Spot Assist
(Y page 222) availability is limited or not avail-
able at all.
i The height of the ball coupling changes
with the load of the vehicle. If necessary,
use a trailer with a height-adjustable draw- bar.
You will find fitting dimensions and loads
under "Technical data" (Y page 393).
Driving tips i
Observe the notes on ESP ®
trailer stabi-
lisation (Y page 80).
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations depends on the type of
trailer. Before beginning the journey, check
the trailer's documents to see what the max- imum permitted speed is. Observe the legally
prescribed maximum speed in the relevant
country.
For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the max-
imum permissible rear axle load is increased
when towing a trailer. Refer to the "Technical
data" section to find out whether this applies to your vehicle. If you utilise any of the added
maximum rear axle load when towing a trailer, the vehicle/trailer combination may not
exceed a maximum speed of 100 km/h for reasons concerning the operating permit.
This also applies in countries in which the
permissible maximum speed for vehicle/
trailer combinations is above 100 km/h.
When towing a trailer, your vehicle's handling
characteristics will be different in comparison to when driving without a trailer and it will
consume more fuel.
Change into a lower gear in good time on long
and steep downhill gradients. For vehicles
with automatic transmission, you need to
have selected manual drive program M
(Y page 172).
i This also applies if you have activated
cruise control, SPEEDTRONIC or DIS-
TRONIC PLUS.
This will use the braking effect of the engine,
so less braking will be required to maintain
vehicle speed. This relieves the load on the
brake system and prevents the brakes from
overheating and wearing too quickly. If you
need additional braking, depress the brake
pedal repeatedly rather than continuously.
i Briefly depressing the accelerator pedal
on downhill gradients while the manual
drive program Mis temporarily activated
(vehicles with automatic transmission): the automatic transmission may switch back to
the last active automatic drive program Eor
S. The automatic transmission may shift to
a higher gear. This can reduce the engine's braking effect.
Driving tips If the trailer swings from side to side:
X Do not accelerate.
X Do not countersteer.
X Brake if necessary. Towing a trailer
227Driving and parking Z

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 25). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If wheels and tyres of the wrong size are used, the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always replace wheels and tyres with those
that fulfil the specifications of the original
part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to fit the
correct:
R designation
R type
When replacing tyres, make sure to fit the
correct:
R designation
R manufacturer
R type G
WARNING
A flat tyre severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident.
Tyres without run-flat characteristics:
R do not drive with a flat tyre.
R immediately replace the flat tyre with your
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop. Tyres with run-flat characteristics:
R pay attention to the information and warn-
ing notices on MOExtended tyres (tyres
with run-flat characteristics).
Accessories that are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or that are not
being used correctly can impair operating
safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop and enquire about:
R suitability
R legal stipulations
R factory recommendations
Information on dimensions and types of
wheels and tyres for your vehicle can be
found under: (Y page 366).
Information on air pressure for the tyres on
your vehicle can be found:
R on the tyre pressure label on the fuel filler
flap (Y page 176)
R under "Tyre pressure" (Y page 356)
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted. The use of wheel
spacers or brake dust shields is not permit-
ted. This invalidates the general operating
permit for the vehicle.
i Further information on wheels and tyres
can be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop. Operation
Information on driving
R Check the tyre pressures when the vehicle
is heavily laden and, if necessary, adjust.
R While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteris-
tics, e.g. pulling to one side. This may indi-
cate that the wheels or tyres are damaged. If you suspect that a tyre is defective,
reduce your speed immediately. Stop the
vehicle as soon as possible to check the 352
OperationWheels and tyres