2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class lock

Rear-compartment overhead control panel (vehi-
cles with a panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel)
0043 003D To switch the reading lamp on/off Rear-compartment overhead control panel (vehi-
cles without a panorama roof with power tilt/slid-
ing panel)
0043 003D To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
0044 003D To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off Interior lighting control
Important notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are automatically deactivated after some time
unless the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
The brightness of the ambient lighting may be
set using the on-board computer
(Y page 216). Automatic interior lighting control X
To switch on: set the switch to center
position 0084.
X To switch off: set the switch to the 0033
position.
The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for a short while when the SmartKey is removed from the igni-
tion lock. You can activate this delayed
switch-off using the on-board computer
(Y page 217).
Manual interior lighting control X
To switch the front interior lighting on:
set the switch to the 004Aposition.
X To switch the interior lighting off: set the
switch to the 0033position or (if the door is
closed) to the center position.
X To switch the interior lighting on/off:
press the 0042button.
X To switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the 003Dbutton. Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
X To switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
key. 116
Interior lightingLights and windshield wipers

Vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps
0043
Cornering lamp: H7 55 W Tail lamps (vehicles with halogen headlamps)
0043 Backup lamp: W 16 W
0044 Rear fog lamp: H 21 W
0087 Brake lamp: W 16 W
0085 Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W Changing the front bulbs
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing You must remove the cover from the front
wheel housing before you can change the
front bulbs. X
To remove: switch off the lights.
X Turn the front wheels inwards.
X Slide cover 0043up and remove it.
X To install: insert cover 0043again and slide it
down until it engages.
Low-beam headlamps/parking and
standing lamps (halogen headlamps) X
Remove the cover in the front wheel hous-
ing (Y page 118).
X Turn housing cover 0043counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Turn bulb holder 0044counter-clockwise and
pull it out.
X Take the bulb out of bulb holder 0044.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0044.
X Insert bulb holder 0044into the lamp and turn
it clockwise.
X Align housing cover 0043and turn it clock-
wise until it engages.
X Replace the cover in the front wheel hous-
ing (Y page 118). 118
Replacing bulbsLights and windshield wipers

High-beam headlamps/daytime run-
ning lamps (halogen headlamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0043counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Turn bulb 0044counter-clockwise and pull it
out.
X Insert the new bulb and engage it to the
stop.
X Align housing cover 0043and turn it clock-
wise until it engages.
Turn signals (halogen headlamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn bulb holder 0043counter-clockwise and
pull it out.
X Take the bulb out of bulb holder 0043.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0043.
X Insert bulb holder 0043and turn it clockwise
until it engages. Cornering light function (Bi-Xenon
headlamps)
X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0043counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Turn bulb holder 0044counter-clockwise and
pull it out.
X Take the bulb out of bulb holder 0044.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0044.
X Insert bulb holder 0044into the lamp and turn
it clockwise.
X Align housing cover 0043and turn it clock-
wise until it engages. Changing the rear bulbs
Opening and closing the side trim pan-
els You must open the side trim panel in the
cargo compartment before you can change
the bulbs in the tail lamps. Replacing bulbs
119Lights and windshield wipers Z

Left-hand side trim panel
X To open: turn release knob 0043counter-
clockwise and remove side trim panel 0044.
X To close: insert side trim panel 0044and turn
release knob 0043clockwise. Right-hand side trim panel
X To open: release right-hand trim panel 0043
at the top and fold it down in the direction
of the arrow.
X To close: insert side panel 0043.
Tail lamps X
Release and remove connector 0044.
X Unscrew wing nut 0043and remove the lamp
cluster. Lamp unit
X Loosen screws 0087using a screwdriver.
X Remove the bulb holder from the lamp clus-
ter. Bulb holder
0085
Turn signal
0083 Brake lamp
X Turn signal lamp: lightly press the bulb
into the bulb holder, turn it counter-clock-
wise and remove it from bulb holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and
turn it clockwise.
X Brake light: remove the corresponding
bulb from the bulb holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
X Insert the bulb holder into the lamp unit and
fasten in place with screws 0087.
X Insert the lamp unit into the vehicle. 120
Replacing bulbsLights and windshield wipers

Switching the rear window wiper on/
off Combination switch
0043
00C5 Switch
0048 00E2 To wipe with washer fluid
0049 ITo switch on intermittent wiping
004A 0To switch off intermittent wiping
004B 00E2 To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 143).
X Turn switch 0043on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
a symbol appears in the assistance graphic in the instrument cluster. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
! Never open the hood/tailgate if a wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield/rear window. Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly whenyou change the wiper blade. If you release
the wiper arm without a wiper blade and it
falls onto the windshield/rear window, the
windshield/rear window may be damaged
by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Changing the windshield wiper blades Removing the wiper blades
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield. X
Press both release clips 0044.
X Fold wiper blade 0043in the direction of
arrow 0087away from wiper arm 0085.
X Remove wiper blade 0043in the direction of
arrow 0083. 122
Windshield wipersLights and windshield wipers

Installing the wiper blades
X
Position new wiper blade 0043with recess 0084
on lug 0083.
X Fold wiper blade 0043in the direction of
arrow 0087onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips 0044engage in bracket 0085.
X Make sure that wiper blade 0043is seated
correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
shield.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade Removing a wiper blade
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X Fold wiper arm 0085away from the rear win-
dow.
X Press both release clips 0044.
X Fold wiper blade 0043in the direction of
arrow 0087away from wiper arm 0085.
X Remove wiper blade 0043in the direction of
arrow 0083. Installing a wiper blade
X
Position new wiper blade 0043with recess 0084
on lug 0083.
X Fold wiper blade 0043in the direction of
arrow 0087onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips 0044engage in bracket 0085.
X Make sure that wiper blade 0043is seated
correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the rear win-
dow. Windshield wipers
123Lights and windshield wipers Z

Problems with the windshield wipers
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The windshield wipers
are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windshield wipers back on. The windshield wipers
fail completely. The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. The windshield washer
fluid from the spray
nozzles no longer hits
the center of the wind-
shield. The spray nozzles are misaligned.
X Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist work-
shop. 124
Windshield wipersLights and windshield wipers

0085
To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 137)
0083 To set the airflow (Y page 134)
0084 To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 131)
006B To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 136)Notes on using the air-conditioning
system
Air-conditioning system Below, you can find a number of notes and
recommendations to help you use the air-
conditioning system optimally.
R Switch on the air-conditioning system by
turning control knob 0083clockwise to the
desired position (except position 0).
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Recommendation for avoiding misted
windows at low exterior temperatures
or in rain: switch on the 005Acooling with
dehumidification function (Y page 131).
Set air distribution to 0061and if possible
switch off 009Cand009B (Ypage 134).
In air-recirculation mode, switch 008Aoff
(Y page 137).
Set airflow control 0083to a setting between
3 and 6(Y page 134).
R Recommendation for rapid cooling or
heating of the vehicle interior: briefly set
airflow control 0083to a setting between 3
and 6(Y page 134).
R Recommendation for a constant vehi-
cle interior temperature: set airflow con-
trol 0083to a setting between 1and 3
(Y page 134).
R Recommendation for air distribution in
the winter: set009B and0061
(Y page 134).
Recommendation for air distribution in
the summer: set009C or009C and0061
(Y page 134).
R Only use the "Windshield defrosting" func-
tion briefly until the windshield is clear
again. R
Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could oth-
erwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Vehicles with COMAND: if you change the
settings of the climate control system, the
climate status display appears for three
seconds at the bottom of the screen in the
COMAND display. See also the separate
COMAND operating instructions. You will
see the current settings of the various cli-
mate control functions.
ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the cli-
mate control system only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require the full cli-
mate control output, you can switch off the
ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO
button (Y page 146). 128
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control