2013 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV sensor

Assistance display (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 243
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 243
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 322
Hiding a service message .............. 322
Notes ............................................ .321
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 322
Service message ............................ 321
Special service requirements ......... 322
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 81
Function .......................................... .81
Interior motion sensor .....................82
Switching off the alarm .................... 81
Tow-away protectio n ........................81
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 244
Display message ............................ 275
Function/notes ............................ .220
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 240
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 271
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ................................... .163
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 162
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Display message ............................ 267
Operation ......................................... 52
Problems ......................................... 56
System self-test ............................... 54
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 121
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 170
Automatic drive program .............. .172
Changing gear ............................... 170
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 167
Drive program displa y.................... 168
Driving tips .................................... 170
Emergency running mode .............. 175 Engaging drive position .................. 169
Engaging neutral ............................ 169
Engaging park position (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 169
Engaging reverse gear ................... 169
Engaging the park position ............ 168
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 170
Kickdown ....................................... 170
Manual drive progra m.................... 172
Overview ........................................ 167
Problem (fault) ............................... 175
Program selector button ................ 171
Pulling away ................................... 160
Selector lever ................................ 169
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 171
Trailer towing ................................. 171
Transmission position dis-
play ........................................ 168, 169
Transmission positions .................. 169
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 175
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 150
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 151
Display message ............................ 286
Important safety notes .................. 150
Problem (display message) ............ 154
Remote control .............................. 151
Setting ........................................... 249
Setting the departure time ............. 152
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 150
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 151
Problem (display message) ............ 154
Remote control .............................. 151
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 394 B
Bag hook ............................................ 306
Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 229
Folding out ..................................... 228 Index
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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

H
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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Factory setting submenu ............... 251
Heating submenu ........................... 249
Important safety notes .................. 234
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 246
Light submenu ............................... 246
Menu overview .............................. 237
Message memory .......................... 254
Navigation menu ............................ 239
Operating video DVD ..................... 241
Operation ....................................... 235
RACETIMER ................................... 251
Service menu ................................
.245
Settings menu ............................... 245
Standard displa y............................ 237
Telephone menu ............................ 241
Trip menu ...................................... 237
Vehicle submenu ........................... 248
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 131
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety note ...................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 235
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 71 P
Paint code .......................................... 384
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 325
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ......... 101
Opening/closing ............................ 102
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ............................................... 104
Problem (malfunction) ................... 105
Rain closing feature ....................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 104
Parking ............................................... 179
Important safety notes .................. 179
Parking brake ................................ 180 Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 116
Reversing camera .......................... 215
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 210
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 258
Electric parking brake .................... 180
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 270
Switching on/of f........................... 122
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 208
Driving system ............................... 206
Function/note s............................. 206
Important safety notes .................. 206
Problem (fault) ............................... 210
Sensor rang e................................. 207
Trailer towing ................................. 209
Warning display ............................. 207
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 267
Petrol .................................................. 385
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 71
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 328
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 263
Program selector button .................. 171
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22 Index
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Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 160
Manual transmission ......................1 60
Trailer ............................................ 161 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 202
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 251
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 249
Display message ............................ 275
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 240
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof) ................................. 103
Reading lamp ..................................... 127
Rear bench seat
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 304
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .156
Rear foglamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 270
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 305
Rear shelf .......................................... .306
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 148
Switching on/off ........................... 147
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 134
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 48 Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ....... .116
Dipping (manual) ........................... 115
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 175
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 386
Refuelling process ......................... 176
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 151
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 153
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 128
Overview of bulb types .................. 129
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 129
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 153
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 274
Warning lamp ................................. 295
Residual heat (climate control) ........149
Restraint system
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 294
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Rev counter ........................................ 235
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 167
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 169
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 327
Function/notes ............................ .215
Switching on/off ........................... 216
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 102
Roller sunblinds ............................ .103
Side windows ................................... 98
Tailgate ............................................ 95
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 270 16
Index

Roller sunblind
Opening/closing ............................ 104
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 103
Roof carrier ........................................ 307
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 329
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 391
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 239S
Safety Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system .............. 51
Child restraint systems .................... 60
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 113
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 46
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 250
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat bel t......................... 47
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Display message ............................ 263
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 48
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 110
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 111
Cleaning the cover ......................... 328
Correct driver's seat position ........ 108
Important safety notes .................. 109 Seat heating problem .................... 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Switching seat heating on/of
f....... 113
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 326
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 245
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 390
Coolant (engine) ............................ 390
Engine oil ....................................... 388
Fuel ................................................ 385
Important safety notes .................. 384
Washer fluid ................................... 391
Setting the air distribution ............... 145
Setting the airflow ............................ 145
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 251
On-board compute r....................... 245
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 251
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 167
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 122
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 99
Convenience opening ...................... 99
Important safety notes .................... 98
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Resetting ....................................... 100
Sidebag ................................................ 50
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 355
Socket
Luggage compartment ................... 312
Points to observe before use ......... 311
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 311
Rear compartment ......................... 311
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Spectacles compartment ................. 301 Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon-sible manner in accordance with the Euro-
pean Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Direc-
tive.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants available. You can return
your vehicle to these plants free of charge.
This makes a valuable contribution to the
recycling process and the conservation of
resources.
For further information on recycling old vehi- cles, recovery and the terms of the policy,
visit the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well
as control units and sensors for these
restraint systems, may be installed in the
following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console 22
Introduction