2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV oil dipstick

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

X
Pull support strut ?out of bracket A.
X Lift up support strut ?and insert it into
yellow retaining clip =.
Closing the bonnet X
Raise the bonnet slightly and, at the same
time, remove support strut ?from yellow
retaining clip =.
X Swing support strut ?down and press it
into bracket Auntil it engages.
X Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a
height of approximately 20 cm.
X Check that the bonnet has engaged prop-
erly.
If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Do not press the bonnet
closed. Open the bonnet again and close it with a little more force. Engine oil
General notes Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.8 litres of oil per 1,000 km.
The oil consumption may be higher than this
when the vehicle is new or if you frequently
drive at high engine speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be installed at a different location. When checking the oil level:
R park the vehicle on a level surface.
R the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
R if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly, wait approximately
30 minutes before carrying out the meas-
urement.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
There is a risk of injury when accessing the
engine compartment.
As far as possible, allow the engine to cool
down and only touch the following compo-
nents. 318
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Example: vehicles with a petrol engine
Example: vehicles with a diesel engine (except
GLA 180 CDI model) Example: GLA 180 CDI model
X
All models except GLA 180 CDI: pull out
oil dipstick :.
X GLA 180 CDI model: release the oil filler
cap and pull it out together with integrated
oil dipstick :.
X Wipe off oil dipstick :. X
Slowly slide oil dipstick :into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark =and
MAX mark ;, the oil level is correct.
X If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark =
or below, top up with 1.0 l of engine oil.
Adding engine oil G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
There is a risk of injury when accessing the
engine compartment.
As far as possible, allow the engine to cool
down and only touch the following compo-
nents. G
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil does not spill out
over the filler neck. Allow the engine to cool
down and thoroughly clean the components
that have come into contact with engine oil
before you start the engine. H
Environmental note
When topping up the oil, take care not to spill
any. If oil enters the soil or waterways, it is
harmful to the environment.
! Only use engine oils and oil filters that
have been approved for vehicles with a ser-
vice system. You can obtain a list of the
engine oils and oil filters tested and
approved in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. Engine compartment
319Maintenance and care Z

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
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