2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV Owners Manual

BAS (Brake Assist System)
................. 73
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 88
Replacing ......................................... 89
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 340
Display message ............................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 338
Jump starting ................................. 342
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 57
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 276
Notes/function .............................. 222
Trailer towing ................................. 224
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 316
Closing ........................................... 318
Display message ............................ 285
Important safety notes .................. 316
Opening ......................................... 317
Boot
see Tailgate
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 391
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 261
Notes ............................................. 390
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 76
Changing bulb s.............................. 131
Display message ............................ 269
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 74
BAS .................................................. 73
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 390
Display message ............................ 255
Driving tips .................................... 183
HOLD function ............................... 201
Important safety notes .................. 183
Parking brake ................................ 180 Warning lamp ................................. 289
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Capacities (technical data) ............... 384
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 323
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 323
Carpets .......................................... 329
Display ........................................... 328
Exhaust pipe .................................. 327
Exterior lighting ............................. 326
Gear or selector lever .................... 328
High-pressure cleaner .................... 324
Interior ........................................... 328
Matt paintwork .............................. 325
Notes ............................................. 323
Paint .............................................. 325
Plastic trim .................................... 328
Reversing camera .......................... 327
Roof lining ...................................... 329
Seat belt ........................................ 329
Seat cove r..................................... 328
Sensors ......................................... 326
Steering wheel ............................... 328
Trim pieces .................................... 328
Washing by hand ........................... 324
Wheels ........................................... 324
Windows ........................................ 325
Wiper blades .................................. 326
Wooden trim .................................. 328
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 249
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 87
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36 6
Index

Changing bulbs
Brake lamps .................................. .131
Cornering light function ................. 130
Dipped-beam headlamps .............. .130
Main-beam headlamps ................... 130
Rear foglamp ................................. 131
Reversing lamps ............................ 131
Turn signals (front) ......................... 130
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 131
Charging
see Charging the high-voltage battery
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 64
ISOFIX .............................................. 61
On the front-passenger sea t............ 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 64
Recommendations ........................... 68
Suitable positions ............................ 64
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 70
Rear doors ....................................... 71
Children
Restraint systems ............................ 60
Cigarette lighter ................................ 310
Cleaning
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 327
Climate control
Air conditioning ............................. 139
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 150
Controlling automaticall y............... 144
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 148
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 142
Demisting the windows .................. 146
Demisting the windscreen ............. 146
Important safety notes .................. 138
Indicator lamp ................................ 144
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 141
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 139
Overview of systems ...................... 138
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 148
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 144 Setting the air distribution ............. 145
Setting the air vents ...................... 155
Setting the airflow ......................... 145
Setting the temperature ................ 144
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of
f............................................ 148
Switching on/of f........................... 142
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 149
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f...................................... 147
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 145
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 141
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 244
Display message ............................ 255
Operation/note s.............................. 73
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 244
Display message ............................ 262
Operation/note s.............................. 76
COMAND Online
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 123
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 237
Convenience closing feature .............. 99
Convenience opening feature ............ 99
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 148
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 320
Display message ............................ 272
Important safety notes .................. 390
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 251
Temperature gaug e........................ 234
Warning lamp ................................. 295
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 27 Index
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Cornering lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 130
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 268
Function/notes ............................ .124
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 128
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 189
Cruise control lever ....................... 189
Deactivating ................................... 190
Display message ............................ 278
Driving system ............................... 188
Important safety notes .................. 188
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 189
Selecting ........................................ 189
Setting a speed .............................. 190
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 189
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 308
Important safety notes .................. 308
Rear compartment ......................... 309 D
Data see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 271
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 246
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 121
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 247
Interior lighting .............................. 248
Diagnostics connection ......................24
Diesel .................................................. 387
Digital speedometer .........................238
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 130
Display message ............................ 268
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 120
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 247 Switching on/off ........................... 121
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........328
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .275
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 321
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 254
Engine ............................................ 272
General information ....................... 254
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 254
Key ................................................ 287
Lights ............................................. 268
Safety systems .............................. 255
Tyres .............................................. 280
Vehicle .......................................... .282
Distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 244
Function/notes ................................ 73
Warning lamp ................................. 297
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 195
Cruise control lever ....................... 194
Deactivating ................................... 198
Display message ............................ 277
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play................................................ 199
Driving tips .................................... 199
Function/note s............................. 193
Important safety notes .................. 193
Selecting ........................................ 195
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 197
Warning lamp ................................. 297
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 249
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 93
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 87
Control panel ................................... 39
Display message ............................ 285
Emergency locking ........................... 94
Emergency unlocking ....................... 93
Important safety notes .................... 91
Opening (from the inside) ................ 92 8
Index

Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 172
Display .......................................... .169
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 168
Manual .......................................... .172
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 323
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 120
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 187
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 184
Driving safety system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 76
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 80
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 77
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 72
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 80
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 74
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 76
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 73
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 73
Distance warning function ............... 73
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 76
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 77
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 77
Important safety guidelines ............. 72
Overview .......................................... 72
STEER CONTROL ............................. 81
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 210
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 220
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 222
Cruise control ................................ 188
Display message ............................ 275
Distronic Plus ................................ 193
HOLD function ............................... 201
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 224
Lane package ................................ 222 PARKTRONIC ................................. 206
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 202
Reversing camera .......................... 215
Speed Limit Assist ......................... 221
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 191
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 184
Automatic transmission ................. 170
Brakes ........................................... 183
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 199
Downhill gradient ........................... 183
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................. 184
Driving on flooded roads ................ 184
Driving on sand .............................. 187
Driving on wet roads ...................... 184
General .......................................... 182
Icy road surfaces ........................... 184
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 184
New brake pads/linings ................ 184
Off-road driving .............................. 185
Running-in tips ............................... 158
Snow chains .................................. 355
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 120
Towing a traile r.............................. 225
Travelling uphill .............................. 187
Tyre ruts ........................................ 187
Wet road surface ........................... 183
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 275
Function/note s............................. 204
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 241 E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment .............................................. 304
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 257
Function/note s................................ 80
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 182
On-board computer ....................... 238
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 163 Index
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Automatic engine switch-off .......... 162
Deactivating/activating ................. 163
General information ....................... 162
Important safety note
s.................. 162
Introduction ................................... 162
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's doo r.............. 93
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 87
Inserting .......................................... 87
Locking vehicle ................................ 94
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 93
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 378
Important safety notes .................. 377
Removing ....................................... 378
Technical data ............................... 379
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 97
Vehicle ............................................. 93
Engine
Display message ............................ 272
ECO start/stop function ................ 162
Engine number ............................... 384
Jump-starting ................................. 342
Running irregularly ......................... 165
Starting problems .......................... 165
Starting the engine with the key .... 160
Stopping ........................................ 179
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 348
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 295
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 382
Problem (fault) ............................... 165
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 389
Checking the oil level ..................... 318 Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 318
Display message ............................ 274
Filling capacity ............................... 389
Notes about oil grade s................... 388
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 318
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 251
Topping up ..................................... 319
Viscosity ........................................ 389
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 22
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
4ETS ................................................ 77
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 251
Characteristics ................................. 77
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 78
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 244
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 78
Display message ............................ 255
ETS .................................................. 77
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 77
Function/note s................................ 76
General notes .................................. 76
Important safety guidelines ............. 77
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 80
Warning lamp ................................. 291
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 77
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 77
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 327
Exterior lighting
Settings options ............................. 120
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 115
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 116
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 250
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 116
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 115
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 116
Parking position ............................. 116 10
Index

Resetting ......................................
.116
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117 F
Fault message see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 333
First-aid kit ......................................... 332
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 365
Lowering the vehicle ..................... .365
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 362
Raising the vehicle ......................... 363
Removing a wheel .......................... 365
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 363
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyres ......................... 334
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 334
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 335
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 313
Foglamps
Extended range .............................. 125
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 382
Two-way radio ................................ 382
Front foglamps
Display message ............................ 270
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Display message ............................ 267
Operation ......................................... 52
Problems ......................................... 56
System self-test ............................... 54
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ............................................... 303
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 387
Consumption information .............. 388
Consumption statistics .................. 237 Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 238
Displaying the range .....................
.238
E10 ................................................ 385
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Grade (petrol) ................................ 385
Important safety notes .................. 385
Low outside temperatures ............. 388
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 386
Problem (malfunction) ................... 178
Quality (diesel )............................... 387
Refuelling ....................................... 175
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 385
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 176
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 274
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 238
Gauge .............................................. 32
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 385
Problem (malfunction) ................... 178
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 349
Before changing ............................. 349
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 349
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 349
Important safety notes .................. 348 G
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 251
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 328
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 251
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 22
Glove compartment .......................... 301 Index
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Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 123
Display message ............................ 287
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 111
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 111
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 111
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 112
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 112
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 124
Cleaning system (notes) ............... .391
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 126
Topping up the cleaning system .... 321
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 324
Hill start assist .................................. 161
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 202
Deactivating ................................... 202
Display message ............................ 275
Function/notes ............................ .201 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 81
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 294
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 295
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 297
Engine diagnostics ......................... 295
SPORT handling mode ................... 292
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 269
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32 Settings ......................................... 246
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 234
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 247
Display message ............................ 271
Overview ........................................ 124
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 247
Interior lighting ................................. 127
Automatic control system .............. 127
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 248
Emergency lighting ........................ 128
Manual control ............................... 128
Overview ........................................ 127
Reading lamp ................................. 127
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 247
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 83
Function .......................................... .82
Priming ............................................ 82
Switching off .................................... 82
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....61 J
Jack Storage location ............................3 33
Using ............................................. 363
Jump starting (engine) ......................342 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 89
Checking the battery ....................... 88
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Display message ............................ 287
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 87
Emergency key element ................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 86
Loss ................................................. 90
Modifying the programming ............. 87
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 159
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 90 12
Index

Starting the engine ........................ 160
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 159
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 170
Manual drive progra m.................... 174
Kneebag ............................................... 50 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 276
Function/information .................... 224
Lane package ..................................... 222
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 251
Lashing eyelets ................................. 306
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 270
Light sensor (display message) ....... 271
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 247
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 248
Active light function ....................... 124
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 121
Cornering light function ................. 124
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 121
Display message ............................ 268
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Foglamps ....................................... 121
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 125
Hazard warning lamps ................... 123
Headlamp flashe r........................... 123
Headlamp range ............................ 122
Light switch ................................... 120
Main-beam headlamp s................... 123
Motorway mode ............................. 124
Off-road lights ................................ 125
Parking lamps ................................ 122
Rear foglamp ................................. 122
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 247
Side lamps ..................................... 122 Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 246
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) ..................... 121
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 247
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 247
Turn signals ................................... 123
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 189
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 194
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 191
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 300
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 93
Emergency locking ........................... 94
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 92
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 249
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 304
Important safety notes .................. 304
Notes on use ................................. 305
Luggage compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 307
opening/closing ............................ 307
stowage well, under ....................... 307
Luggage net ....................................... 303
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 354 Index
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