2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class ABS

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Function/notes .............................1 84
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) Display message ............................ 250 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 131
Active Parking Assist Canceling ....................................... 193
Detecting parking spaces .............. 190
Display message ............................ 243
Exiting a parking space .................. 192
General notes ................................ 189
Important safety notes .................. 189
Parking .......................................... 191
Active Service System PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist Function/notes ................................ 67
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 237
Function/notes ............................ .114
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Additional speedometer ................... 215
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 365
After-sales service center see ASSYST PLUS Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 56
Display message ............................ 233
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety notes .................... 48
Introduction ..................................... 48
Knee bag .......................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Side impact air bag .......................... 50
Window curtain air bag .................... 50
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 138
Rear ............................................... 139
Setting .......................................... .138
Setting the center air vents ........... 138
Setting the side air vents .............. .138
see Air vents
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 73
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 73
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 73
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent all-wheel drive)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 100
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 218
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 170
Ashtray ............................................... 275
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .213 4
Index

Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 228
Notes ............................................. 365
Brake lamps
Changing bulb s.............................. 120
Display message ............................ 235
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 67
BAS .................................................. 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 365
Display message ............................ 222
HOLD function ............................... 181
Important safety notes .................. 164
Maintenance .................................. 165
Parking brake ................................ 160
Riding tips ...................................... 164
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 306
see Flat tire
see Towing away
see Tow-starting
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 304
Car wash ........................................ 298
Displa y........................................... 302
Exhaust pipe .................................. 302
Exterior lights ................................ 301
Gear or selector lever .................... 303
General notes ................................ 297
Interior ........................................... 302 Matte finish ................................... 300
Paint .............................................. 299
Plastic trim .................................... 303
Power washe
r................................ 299
Rear view camera .......................... 302
Roof lining ...................................... 304
Seat belt ........................................ 304
Seat cover ..................................... 303
Sensors ......................................... 301
Steering wheel ............................... 303
Trim pieces .................................... 303
Washing by hand ........................... 298
Wheels ........................................... 300
Windows ........................................ 300
Wiper blades .................................. 301
Wooden trim .................................. 303
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 270
Important safety notes .................. 270
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 272
Opening/closing ............................ 272
Stowage well (under )..................... 272
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 271
Car key see SmartKey
Car wash
see Care
Center console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 217
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey )........ 76
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 120
Cornering light function ................. 119
High-beam headlamp s................... 119
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 118
Rear fog lamp ................................ 120
Reversing lamps ............................ 120
Turn signals (front) ......................... 119
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 120
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 63
Rear doors ....................................... 64 6
Index

Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ......................................
.76
Control panel .................................. .39
Display message ............................ 250
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
Important safety note s.................... 81
Opening (from inside) ...................... 81
Drinking and driving ......................... 163
Drive program Automatic ...................................... 153
Display ........................................... 150
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 149
Manual ........................................... 154
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 219
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 297
Symmetrical low beam .................. 110
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 170
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 167
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 65
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 66
Distance warning function ............... 66
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 72
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 68
Important safety information ........... 64
Overview .......................................... 64
STEER CONTROL ............................. 72
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 189
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 197
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 198
Cruise control ................................ 172 Display message ............................ 241
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 174
HOLD function ............................... 181
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 200
Lane Tracking package .................. 198
PARKTRONIC ................................. 186
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 183
Rear view camera .......................... 194
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 151
Brakes ........................................... 164
Break-in period .............................. 142
Checking brake lining thickness .... 166
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 180
Downhill gradient ........................... 164
Drinking and driving ....................... 163
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Driving in winter ............................. 167
Driving on flooded roads ................ 167
Driving on sand .............................. 170
Driving on wet roads ...................... 167
Exhaust check ............................... 163
Fuel ................................................ 163
General .......................................... 162
Hydroplaning ................................. 167
Icy road surfaces ........................... 167
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 165
Off-road driving .............................. 168
Snow chains .................................. 327
Symmetrical low beam .................. 110
Tire ruts ......................................... 170
Traveling uphill ............................... 170
Wet road surface ........................... 165
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 241
Function/note s............................. 184
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 211 E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Cargo compartment enlargement .. 270
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 224
Function/note s................................ 72 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

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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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0043
0058
Low-beam head-
lamps 111
0044
0060
Parking lamps 112
0087
0057
High-beam head-
lamps 112
0085
00E5
ESP® 256
0083
Electric parking brake (red)
0049
(USA only) 0024
(Canada only) 259
0084
0024
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 259
006B
00BA
Distance warning 262
006C
003E003D
Turn signals 112
006D
0075
Restraint system 42
006E
00E9
Seat belt 252 Function Page
006F
0074
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 257
0070
00AC
Coolant 260
0071
005E
Rear fog lamp 112
0072
005A
Front fog lamps 111
0073
00B9
Check Engine 260
0074
0077
Tire pressure monitor 263
0075
00D4
Reserve fuel 260
0076
00BB
ESP®
OFF 256
0077
0025
ABS 254
0078
Brakes 254
0027
(USA only) 004D
(Canada only) 34
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Seat belts
Introduction Seat belts are the most effective means of
restricting the movement of vehicle occu-
pants in the event of an accident or the vehi-
cle rolling over. This reduces the risk of vehi-
cle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle interior or being ejected from
the vehicle. Furthermore, the seat belt helps
to keep the vehicle occupant in the best posi- tion in relation to the air bag.
The seat belt system comprises:
R Seat belts
R Emergency Tensioning Devices for the
front seat belts and the outer seat belts in
the rear
R Seat belt force limiters for the front seat
belts and the outer seat belts in the rear
If the seat belt is pulled out of the belt outlet
quickly or with a jerky movement, the belt
retractor locks. The belt strap cannot be
extracted any further.
The Emergency Tensioning Device tightens
the seat belt in an accident, pulling the belt
close against the body. However it does not
pull the vehicle occupant back in the direction of the backrest.
The Emergency Tensioning Device does not
correct an incorrect seat position or the rout-
ing of an incorrectly fastened seat belt.
When triggered, seat belt force limiters help
to reduce the force exerted by the seat belt on the vehicle occupant.
The seat belt force limiters for the front seats
are synchronized with the front air bags,
which absorb part of the deceleration force.
This can reduce the force exerted on the vehi-
cle occupants during an accident.
! If the front-passenger seat is unoccupied,
do not insert the belt tongue into the buckle of the front-passenger seat. This may oth-
erwise lead to the triggering of the Emer-
gency Tensioning Device in the event of an accident, which will then need to be
replaced.
Important safety notes The use of seat belts and child restraint sys-
tems is required by law in:
R all 50 states
R the U.S. territories
R the District of Columbia
R all Canadian provinces
Even where this is not required by law, all
vehicle occupants should correctly fasten
their seat belts before starting the journey. G
WARNING
If the seat belt is incorrectly fastened, it can-
not protect as intended. Furthermore, an
incorrectly fastened seat belt can cause addi- tional injury, for example, in an accident, dur-
ing braking or when abruptly changing direc-
tion. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants are
seated properly with a correctly fastened seat belt. G
WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seat belt is routed
across the center of your shoulder. G
WARNING
Persons under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height cannot
fasten the seat belt correctly without an addi- tional suitable restraint system. If the seat 44
Occupant safetySafety

Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Introduction The Occupant Classification System (OCS)
categorizes the person in the front-passenger
seat. Depending on that result, the front-
passenger front air bag and front-passenger
knee bag are either enabled or deactivated.
The system does not deactivate:
R the side impact air bag
R the window curtain air bag
R the Emergency Tensioning Devices
Prerequisites To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit:
R with the seat belt fastened correctly
R in an almost upright position with their
back against the seat backrest
R with their feet resting on the floor, if possi-
ble
If the front passenger does not observe these conditions, OCS may produce a false classi-
fication, e.g. because the front passenger:
R transfers their weight by supporting them-
selves on a vehicle armrest
R sits in such a way that their weight is raised
from the seat cushion
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
be sure to observe the correct positioning of
the child restraint system. Never place
objects under or behind the child restraint
system, e.g. cushions. The entire base of the
child restraint system must always rest on the
seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The
backrest of the forwards-facing child restraint
system must, as far as possible, be resting on the backrest of the front-passenger seat.
The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be put under strain by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat back- rest and the head restraint position accord-
ingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function
correctly. Always observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
Occupant Classification System opera-
tion (OCS) 0043
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
0044 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated or
enabled.
X Press the Start/Stop button once or twice,
or turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in
the ignition lock.
The system carries out self-diagnostics.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps
must light up simultaneously for approx-
imately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON 0043lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag is enabled. If,
in the event of an accident, all deployment
criteria are met, the front-passenger front
air bag is deployed.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF 0044lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag is deactiva-
ted. It will then not be deployed in the event
of an accident. Occupant safety
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