2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class light

High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 119
Display message ............................ 235
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Hill start assist .................................. 144
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 182
Deactivating ................................... 182
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ............................. 181
Hood
Closing ........................................... 293
Display message ............................ 250
Important safety notes .................. 292
Opening ........................................ .292
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 167 I
Ignition key see SmartKey
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 72
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Settings ......................................... 215
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 204
Interior lighting ................................. 115
Automatic control .......................... 116
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Emergency lighting ........................ 116
Important safety notes .................. 116
Manual control ............................... 116
Overview ........................................ 115 Reading lamp ................................. 115
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 216 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 306
Using ............................................. 349
Jump starting (engine) ......................315 K
Kickdown Driving tips ................................... .152
Manual drive program .................... 156
Knee bag .............................................. 49 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 214
Display message ............................ 242
Function/informatio n.................... 200
Lane Tracking package ..................... 198
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 219
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 60
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 236
Light function, active Display message ............................ 237
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 217
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 111
Cornering light function ................. 113
Display message ............................ 234
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Fog lamps ...................................... 111
Fog lamps (extended) .................... 114
Hazard warning lamps ................... 113
High beam flasher .......................... 113 12
Index

High-beam headlamps ................... 112
Light switch ................................... 110
Low-beam headlamps .................... 111
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rear fog lamp ................................ 112
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 216
Standing lamps .............................. 112
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 216
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 111
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 216
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 216
Turn signals ................................... 112
see Interior lighting
see Lights
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 237
Loading guidelines ............................ 266
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 82
Emergency locking ........................... 83
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 82
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 217
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display messag e............................ 234
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 110
Switching on/of f........................... 111
Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil) Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100
see Lumbar support M
M+S tires ............................................ 326
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 300
mbrace Call priority .................................... 281
Display message ............................ 228
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 281
Downloading routes ....................... 285
Emergency call .............................. 278
General notes ................................ 277
Geo fencing ................................... 285
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 284
MB info call button ........................ 280
Remote vehicle locking .................. 283
Roadside Assistance button .......... 280
Search & Send ............................... 282
Self-test ......................................... 278
Speed alert .................................... 285
System .......................................... 278
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 285
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 284
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 283
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 77
Inserting .......................................... 77
Locking vehicl e................................ 83
Unlocking the driver's doo r.............. 83
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 211
Memory function ............................... 106
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 221
Messages see Display messages Index
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Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 211
see Telephone
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 77
MOExtended tires .............................. 307
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ...................... 351
Mounting a new wheel ................... 351
Preparing the vehicle .................... .348
Raising the vehicle ......................... 349
Removing a wheel .......................... 351
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 349
MP3
Operation ....................................... 211
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .206
Permanent display ......................... 216
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 205
Overview .......................................... 35 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 209
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 142 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55 Operation ......................................... 51
System self-test ............................... 53
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Important safety notes .................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 51
System self-test ............................... 53
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 369
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 170
Checklist before driving off-road .... 169
General information ....................... 169
Important safety notes .................. 168
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity ................................................. .369
Maximum water depth ................... 369
Traveling uphill ............................... 170
Off-road program ............................... 186
Off-road system DSR ............................................... 184
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 69
Off-road ABS ................................... .65
Off road drive program .................. 186
Off-road ESP ®
..................................72
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................2 18
Assistance menu ........................... 213
Audio menu ................................... 210
Convenience submenu .................. 218
Displaying a service message ....... .297
Display messages .......................... 221
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 179
Factory settings submenu ............. 218
Important safety notes .................. 204
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 215
Lighting submenu .......................... 216
Menu overview .............................. 207
Message memory .......................... 221
Navigation menu ............................ 209 14
Index

R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 183
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 219
Radio Selecting a station ......................... 210
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 92
Reading lamp ..................................... 115
Rear compartment Setting the air vents ...................... 139
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 120
Display message ............................ 236
Switching on/of f........................... 112
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
see Rear seats
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 270
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 302
Function/note s............................. 194
Switching on/of f........................... 194
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 137
Switching on/of f........................... 136
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blad e.............. 123
Switching on/of f........................... 122
Recuperation display ........................ 208
Recycling see Protection of the environment
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 367
Refueling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 33 Important safety notes .................. 157
Refueling process .......................... 158
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 286
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 286
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 117
Overview of bulb types .................. 117
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 118
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 240
Warning lamp ................................. 260
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 137
Restraint system Display message ............................ 230
Introduction ..................................... 42
Problem (malfunction) ................... 259
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 150
Reversing feature Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 91
Roller sunblind s............................... 92
Side windows ................................... 87
Tailgate ............................................ 84
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25
Roller sunblind Opening/closing .............................. 93
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 92
Roof carrier ........................................ 273
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 304
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 368
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 20916
Index

Sockets
Center console .............................. 276
Luggage compartment ...................2 77
Points to observe before use ......... 276
Rear compartment ......................... 277
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speed Limit Assist
General notes ................................ 198
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 215
Digital ............................................ 208
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 205
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 215
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 236
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 143
STEER CONTROL .................................. 72
Steering (display message) .............. 251
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 102
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 205
Cleaning ......................................... 303
Important safety notes .................. 102
Paddle shifters ............................... 153
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 153
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 219
Stowage Center console (front) .................... 267
Stowage areas ................................... 267 Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 268
Armrest (under) ............................. 268
Center console (rear) ..................... 269
Cup holders ................................... 273
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 267
Glove box ....................................... 267
Important safety information ......... 267
Parcel net ...................................... 269
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 268
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 326
Sun visor ............................................ 275
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 216
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 26
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 137 T
Tachometer ........................................ 205
Tailgate Display message ............................ 250
Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 83
Limiting the opening angle ............... 86
Obstruction detectio n...................... 84
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 84
Opening/closing automatically
from inside ....................................... 85
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 85
Opening dimensions ...................... 368
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 235
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Information .................................... 360
Tires/wheels ................................. 352
Vehicle data ................................... 368 18
Index

Cockpit
Function Page
0043
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
153
0044
Combination switch 112
0087
Instrument cluster 33
0085
Horn
0083
DIRECT SELECT lever 148
0084
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
186
006B
Overhead control panel 38 Function Page
006C
Climate control systems 126
006D
Ignition lock 143
006E
Adjusts the steering wheel 102
006F
Cruise control lever 172
0070
Electric parking brake 160
0071
Light switch 110
0072
Diagnostics connection 27
0073
Opens the hood 29232
CockpitAt a glance

Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
Function Page
0043
Speedometer with seg-
ments
205
0044
Multifunction display 206
0087
Tachometer 205 Function Page
0085
Coolant temperature 204
0083
Fuel gage
0084
Instrument cluster lighting 204Instrument cluster
33At a glance

Center console, lower section
Function Page
0043
Ashtray 275
Cigarette lighter 276
Socket 276
Stowage compartment 267
0044
Stowage compartment 267
0087
Cup holder 273 Function Page
0085
Stowage compartment with
Media Interface 267
0083
Audio/COMAND control-
ler; see the separate oper-
ating instructions Center console
37At a glance