2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV oil additives

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 77
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Display message ............................ 285
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 203
12 V socket
see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 255
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Warning lamp .................................2 89
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .148
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 142
Active light function ......................... 124
Active Parking Assist
Cancelling ...................................... 215
Detecting parking spaces .............. 211
Display message ............................ 277
Exiting a parking space .................. 214
Function/notes ............................ .210
Important safety notes .................. 210
Parking .......................................... 212
Towing a trailer .............................. 215
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 80
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 263
Function/notes ................................ 74
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 76
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 272
Function/notes ............................ .125
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Additional speedometer ................... 246Additives (engine oil)
........................ 389
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 122
Air filter (white display message) .... 274
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 155
Rear ............................................... 156
Setting .......................................... .155
Setting the centre air vents ........... 155
Setting the side air vents .............. .156
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Introduction ..................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Airbags
Display message ............................ 267
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Kneebag .......................................... .50
Sidebag ............................................ 50
Triggering ......................................... 57
Windowbag ...................................... 51
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 81
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 81
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 81
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 247
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 113
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 251
Anti-glare film .................................... 313
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 187
Aquaplaning ....................................... 184
Ashtray ............................................... 309 4
Index

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

Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
R using engine oils and oil filters that have
not been specifically approved for the
service system
R changing the engine oil and oil filter after
missing the change interval required by
the service system
R using engine oil additives
! Do not add too much oil. Topping up with
too much engine oil can result in damage to
the engine or to the catalytic converter.
Have excess engine oil siphoned off. Example: engine oil filler cap
X Turn cap :anti-clockwise and remove it.
X Top up the engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on
the oil dipstick, top up with 1.0 lof engine
oil.
X Replace cap :on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Make sure that the cap locks securely into place.
X Check the oil level again with the oil dip-
stick (Y page 318).
For further information on engine oil, see
(Y page 388). Checking and adding other service
products
Checking the coolant level G
WARNING
The engine cooling system is under pressure, particularly if the engine is warm. You could
be scalded by hot coolant spraying out when
opening the cap. There is a danger of injury.
Allow the engine to cool before opening the
cap. Wear gloves and protective eyewear
when opening. Slowly turn the cap half a turn
to allow pressure to escape.
! The coolant level must only be checked
and corrected when the engine has cooled
down (coolant temperature under 40 †).
Checking the coolant level when the cool-
ant temperature is over 40 † can lead to
damage to the engine or engine cooling
system. Example
X Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Only check the coolant level if the vehicle is
on a level surface and the engine has
cooled down.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X Check the coolant temperature display in
the instrument cluster.
The coolant temperature must be below
40 †.
X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition
lock (Y page 159). 320
Engine compartmentMaintenance and care

If only regular unleaded petrol with an
octane rating of 91 RON/82.5 MON or
lower is available, you must have the vehi-
cle adapted to this fuel at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
i E10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10
fuel. You may refuel your vehicle using E10 fuel.
GLA 250 ! Only refuel using unleaded, sulphur-free
unleaded petrol with at least 95 RON/
85 MON that conforms to European stand-
ard EN 228 or an equivalent specification.
You could otherwise impair engine output
or damage the emission control system.
i In some countries, the available petrol
may not be sufficiently low in sulphur. This
fuel can temporarily produce unpleasant
odours, especially on short journeys. As
soon as sulphur-free fuel (sulphur content
<1 0 ppm) is used for refuelling, the odours
are reduced.
Additives ! Operating the engine with fuel additives
added later can lead to engine failure. Do
not mix fuel additives with fuel. This does
not include additives for the removal and
prevention of residue build-up. Petrol must
only be mixed with additives recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Observe the instruc-
tions for use in the product description.
More information about recommended
additives can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
fuel brands that have additives.
The quality of the fuel available in some coun- tries may not be sufficient. Residue could
build up in the injection system as a result. In this case, in consultation with a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre, the petrol may be mixed
with the cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Always observe the notes
and mixing ratios specified on the container.
Diesel (EN 590) Fuel grade
G
WARNING
If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash
point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running,
components in the exhaust system may over-
heat unnoticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with petrol. Never add petrol to
diesel fuel.
! When refuelling, only use diesel fuel that
conforms to the European standard EN 590
or is of equivalent quality. Fuel that does
not conform to EN 590 can lead to
increased wear as well as damage to the
engine and exhaust system.
! Do not use the following:
R marine diesel
R heating oil
R bio-diesel
R vegetable oil
R petrol
R paraffin
R kerosene
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and
do not use any special additives. This can
otherwise lead to engine damage.
! Vehicles with diesel particle filters:
in
countries outside the EU, only use low sul-
phur Euro diesel with a sulphur content of
under 50 ppm. Otherwise, the emission
control system could be damaged.
! Vehicles without a diesel particle fil-
ter: in countries where only diesel fuel with
a high sulphur content is available, you will need to carry out your vehicle's oil change
at shorter intervals. More information
about the interval for oil change can be Service products and capacities
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change carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Mercedes-Benz approval is indicated on the
oil container by the inscription "MB Approval"
and the corresponding designation, e.g. MB
Approval 229.51.
You can call up an overview of approved
engine oils on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co mby enter-
ing the designation, e.g. 229.5.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
Petrol engines: in certain countries, differ-
ent engine oils can be used, provided that the
maintenance intervals are reduced. For more information, please contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Petrol engines MB Approval
All models
229.5
Diesel engines with a
diesel particle filter MB Approval
GLA 180 CDI
226.51,
229.31,
229.51, 229.52 GLA 200 CDI
GLA 200 CDI 4MATIC
GLA 220 CDI
GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC
228.51,
229.31,
229.51, 229.52 Diesel engines without
a diesel particle filter MB Approval
GLA 200 CDI
GLA 200 CDI 4MATIC
GLA 220 CDI
GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC
228.3, 228.5,
228.51, 229.3,
229.31, 229.5,
229.51, 229.52 Use only SAE 0W-4
0or SAE 5W-40 engine oils
for AMG vehicles. i
If the engine oils listed in the table are not
available, you may add the following engine
oils until the next oil change:
R vehicles with a petrol engine: MB
Approval 229.1, 229.3 or ACEA A3
R diesel engines: MB Approval 229.1,
229.3, 229.5 or ACEA C3
This must only be added once and the
amount must not be greater than 1.0 l.
Ca pacities The following values refer to an oil change,
including the oil filter.
Model Replacement
amount GLA 180
GLA 200
5.8 l
GLA 250
GLA 250 4MATIC
GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC
5.6 l
GLA 180 CDI
4.5 l
All other models
6.5 l
Additives
!
Do not use any additives with the engine
oil. This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosityService products and capacities
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