2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class emergency towing

Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 346
Labeling (overview) ........................ 341
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 347
Load index .....................................3
44
Load index (definition) ................... 346
M+S tires ....................................... 326
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 346
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 346
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................ .346
Maximum tire load ......................... 339
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 346
MOExtended tires .......................... 326
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 347
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) .......................................... .346
Replacing ....................................... 348
Service life ..................................... 326
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 347
Snow chains .................................. 327
Speed rating (definition) ................ 346
Storing .......................................... .348
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 345
Summer tires ................................. 167
Summer tires in winter .................. 326
Temperature .................................. 341
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 347
Tire bead (definition) ..................... .347
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 347
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 345
Tire size (data) ............................... 352
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 342
Tire tread ....................................... 325
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 347
Total load limit (definition) ............. 347
Traction ......................................... 340
Traction (definition) ....................... 347
Tread wea r..................................... 340
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 340
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 345 Wear indicator (definition) ............. 347
Wheel and tire combination ........... 354
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 345
see Flat tire
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Top Tether ............................................ 61
Towing away Important safety guidelines ........... 317
Installing the towing eye ................ 318
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 320
Removing the towing eye ............... 319
Transporting the vehicle ................ 320
With both axles on the ground ....... 319
With front axle raised ..................... 319
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 320
Important safety notes .................. 317
Installing the towing eye ................ 318
Removing the towing eye ............... 319
Traction system
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 149
Transporting the vehicle .................. 320
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 171
Driving downhill ............................. 171
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 171
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 303
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 207
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 207
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 208
see Trip odometer
Trunk
see Cargo compartment
see Tailgate
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 368
Turn signals Changing bulbs (front) ................... 119
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 120 20
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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the emergency call. In this case, always
summon assistance by other means.
Roadside Assistance button X
Press Roadside Assistance button 0043.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button 0043flashes while the call is active.
The multifunction display shows the Con‐
Con‐
necting Call
necting Call message. The audio output
is muted.
If a connection can be made, the Call Con‐
Call Con‐
nected
nected message appears in the multifunction
display.
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R vehicle identification number
i The audio system or COMAND display
indicates that a call is active. During the
call, you can change to the navigation menu
by pressing the NAVI button on COMAND,
for example.
Voice output is not available.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
From the vehicle remote malfunction diagno- sis, the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center can ascertain the nature of the prob-
lem (Y page 284). The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center either sends a qualified Mercedes-
Benz technician or makes arrangements for
your vehicle to be transported to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
You may be charged for services such as
repair work and/or towing.
Further details are available in your mbrace
manual.
i The system has not been able to initiate a
Roadside Assistance call, if:
R the indicator lamp for Roadside Assis-
tance call button 0043is flashing continu-
ously.
R no voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center was
established.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone network is not available, for example.
The Call Failed
Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display.
X To end a call: press the0076button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or X Press the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on the audio system or on
COMAND.
MB Info call button X
Press MB Info call button 0043.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center. 280
FeaturesSto
wage an d features

X
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the electric parking brake.
X Switch off the automatic locking
(Y page 217).
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 113).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the igni-
tion lock and leave the SmartKey in the
ignition lock.
Observe the important safety notes when
towing your vehicle with the front axle raised (Y page 317). Transporting the vehicle
! You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
X Shift the transmission to position N.
X Release the electric parking brake.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded: X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the electric parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the igni-
tion lock and remove it.
X Secure the vehicle. Notes on 4MATIC vehicles
! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised,
as doing so will damage the transmission. Vehicles with 4MATIC may only either be
towed away with both axles on the ground or
be loaded up and transported.
If the vehicle's transmission, front, or rear
axle is damaged, have the vehicle transported on a truck or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical
system
If the battery is defective, the automatic
transmission will be locked in position P. To
shift the automatic transmission to position
N, you must provide power to the vehicle's
electrical system in the same way as when
jump-starting (Y page 315).
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter
or trailer. Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
! Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be tow-started. You could other-
wise damage the automatic transmission.
i You can find information on "Jump-start-
ing" under (Y page 315). Fuses
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if
you replace it with a fuse with a higher amper- age, the electric cables could be overloaded.
This could result in a fire. There is a risk of an
accident and injury.
Always replace faulty fuses with the specified
new fuses having the correct amperage.
! Only use fuses that have been approved
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which
have the correct fuse rating for the system concerned. Only use fuses marked with an
"S". Otherwise, components or systems
could be damaged. 320
FusesBreakdown assistance