2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class warning

F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ...3 61
Flat tire MOExtended tires .......................... 307
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 306
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 308
Floormats .......................................... .290
Fog lamps Extended range .............................. 114
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 236
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ............................................... 269
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 363
Consumption statistics .................. 207
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 208
Displaying the range ..................... .208
Driving tips ................................... .163
Flexible fuel vehicles ..................... .363
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 362
Important safety notes .................. 362
Premium-grade unleaded gaso-
line ................................................. 362
Problem (malfunction) ................... 159
Refueling ........................................ 157
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 362
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 158
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 362
Problem (malfunction) ................... 159
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .322
Before changing ............................ .321 Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 321
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 322
Important safety notes .................. 320
see Fuses G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 289
General notes ................................ 286
Important safety notes .................. 286
Opening/closing the garage door .. 288
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 286
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, AMG vehicles) ......................... 218
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 303
Genuine parts ...................................... 23
Glove box .......................................... .267 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Handling control system
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Hands-free system
see Mobile phone
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 251
Notes ............................................. 113
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 366
Fogging up ..................................... 115
see Lights
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 99
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 99
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 100
General notes .................................. 99
Heating
see Climate control Index
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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

Operation ....................................... 205
RACETIMER ................................... 219
Service menu ................................. 215
Settings menu ...............................2 15
Standard displa y............................ 207
Telephone menu ............................ 211
Trip menu ...................................... 207
Vehicle submenu ........................... 217
Video DVD operation ..................... 211
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 119
Operating safety Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display ........... 205
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature Rear side window s........................... 64 P
Paint code number ............................ 360
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 299
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 90
Operating ......................................... 91
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Reversing feature ............................. 91
Parcel net ........................................... 269
Parcel shelf ........................................ 271
Parking ............................................... 159
Important safety notes .................. 159
Parking brake ................................ 160
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
Rear view camera .......................... 194
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 189
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 224
Electric parking brake .................... 160
Warning lamp ................................. 259
see Parking brake
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 188
Driving system ............................... 186
Function/note s............................. 186
Important safety notes .................. 186
Problem (malfunction) ................... 189
Range of the sensors ..................... 187
Warning display ............................. 188
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamp
Problem (malfunction) ................... 233
Permanent all-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent all-wheel drive)
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 64
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 303
Power washers .................................. 299
Power windows see Side windows
Program selector button .................. 152
Protection against theft ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 73
Immobilizer ...................................... 72
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 144 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28 Index
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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

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Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Child restraint systems .................... 59
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height .........................46
Cleaning ........................................ .304
Correct usage .................................. 45
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47
Seats
Adjusting (AMG Performance
Seat) .............................................. 100
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 98
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 107
Cleaning the cover ......................... 303
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Important safety notes .................... 97
Seat heating problem .................... 102
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 100
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 301
Service Center see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .215
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 365
Coolant (engine) ............................ 365 Engine oil ....................................... 364
Fuel ................................................ 362
Important safety notes .................. 361
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 367
Washer fluid ................................... 366
Setting a speed
see Cruise control
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 218
On-board computer ....................... 215
Setting the air distribution ...............134
Setting the airflow ............................ 134
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 219
Side impact air bag .............................50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 236
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 300
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature ..........88
Important safety information ........... 87
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Problem (malfunction) .....................90
Resetting ........................................ .89
Reversing feature ............................ .87
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 78
Changing the programming .............77
Checking the battery ...................... .78
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature .......... 88
Display message ............................ 252
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .76
Important safety notes .................... 76
Loss .................................................80
Mechanical key ................................ 77
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 143
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 80
Starting the engine ........................ 144
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 143
Snow chains ...................................... 327 Index
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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

TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 281
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
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................ .212
Display message ............................ 251
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 211
Number from the phone book ....... .212
Redialing ........................................ 212
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 212
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 204
Coolant (on-board computer,
AMG vehicles) ................................ 218
Engine oil (on-board computer,
AMG vehicles) ................................ 218
Outside temperature ..................... .205
Setting (climate control) ................ 133
Through-loading ................................ 269
Time see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 219
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 308
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 332
Checking manually ........................ 331
Display message ............................ 245
Important safety notes .................. 332 Maximum ....................................... 330
Notes ............................................. 329
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 310
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 310
Recommended ............................... 328
see Tire pressure
Tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem
General notes ................................ 331
Important safety notes .................. 331
Restarting ...................................... 331
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 334
Function/notes ............................ .332
General notes ................................ 332
Restarting ...................................... 334
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Warning message .......................... 334
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 346
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 345
Bar (definition) ............................... 345
Changing a wheel .......................... 347
Characteristics .............................. 345
Checking ........................................ 325
Curb weight (definition) ................. 346
Definition of terms ......................... 345
Direction of rotatio n...................... 348
Display message ............................ 245
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 347
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 344
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 345
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 345
General notes ................................ 352
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 346
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 346
Important safety notes .................. 324
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 345
Information on driving .................... 324 Index
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Display message ............................ 235
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 82 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 275
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individual settings .......................... 215
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Loading .......................................... 335
Locking (in an emergency )............... 83
Locking (SmartKey ).......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 351
Maintenance .................................... 25
Parking for a long period ................ 162
Pulling away ................................... 144
Raising ........................................... 349
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 349
Towing away .................................. 317
Tow-starting ................................... 317
Transporting .................................. 320
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 83
Unlocking (SmartKey )...................... 76
Vehicle data ................................... 368
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 368
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 369
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 369
Maximum water depth ................... 369
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 368
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 83Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 360
Vehicle maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 306
Ventilation see Climate control
Video (DVD) ........................................ 211
VIN Seat ............................................... 361
Type plate ...................................... 360 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 254
Brakes ........................................... 254
Check Engine ................................. 260
Coolant .......................................... 260
Distance warning ........................... 262
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 262
ESP ®
.............................................. 256
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 257
Fuel tank ........................................ 260
Overview .......................................... 34
Reserve fue l................................... 260
Restraint system ............................ 259
Seat belt ........................................ 252
SPORT handling mod e................... 257
Tire pressure monitor .................... 263
Warranty .............................................. 24
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 251
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 351
Wheel chock ...................................... 349
see Wheel chock
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 347
Checking ........................................ 325
Cleaning ......................................... 300
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 348
General notes ................................ 352
Important safety notes .................. 324
Information on driving .................... 324 Index
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