2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class fuel consumption

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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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 00C3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion. Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed inthe following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop. Introduction
23 Z

Hill start assist is not active if:
R you are pulling away on a level road or on a
downhill gradient.
R the transmission is in position N.
R the electric parking brake is applied.
R ESP ®
is malfunctioning.
Further information on holding the vehicle
stationary on uphill gradients (Y page 151).ECO start/stop function
Introduction The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is stop- ped under certain conditions.
The engine starts automatically when the
driver wants to pull away again. The ECO
start/stop function thereby helps you to
reduce the fuel consumption and emissions
of your vehicle.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the engine is switched off automatically and you exit the vehicle, the engine is restarted
automatically. The vehicle may begin moving. There is a risk of accident and injury.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the ignition and secure the vehicle against
rolling away.
General notes 0043
ECO start/stop display
If the engine has been switched off automat-
ically by the ECO start/stop function, the 00A7
symbol is shown in the multifunction
display.
The stop/start function is automatically acti-
vated each time you start the engine with the SmartKey.
AMG vehicles: the ECO start/stop function
is only available in drive program C.
Automatic engine switch-off If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in
Dor N,
the ECO start/stop function switches off the engine automatically.
The ECO start/stop function is operational
when:
R the indicator lamp in the ECO button is lit
green.
R the off-road program is deactivated.
R the outside temperature is within the range
that is suitable for the system.
R the engine is at normal operating temper-
ature.
R the set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
R the battery is sufficiently charged.
R the system detects that the windshield is
not fogged up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
R the hood is closed.
R the driver's door is closed and the driver's
seat belt is fastened.
i All of the vehicle's systems remain active
when the engine is stopped automatically.
i The HOLD function can also be activated
if the engine has been switched off auto-
matically. It is then not necessary to con-
tinue applying the brakes during the auto-
matic stop phase. When you depress the
accelerator pedal, the engine starts auto-
matically and the braking effect of the
HOLD function is deactivated.
i The engine can be switched off automat-
ically a maximum of four times (first stop
and three subsequent stops) in succession. Driving
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i
For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (Y page 153).
AMG vehicles C
Controlled
Efficiency Comfortable, economical
driving S
Sport Sporty driving style
M
Manual Manual gear shifting
X
Press program selector button 0043repeat-
edly until the letter for the desired gearshift program appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
i The automatic transmission shifts to
automatic drive program Ceach time the
engine is started.
i For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (Y page 153). Steering wheel paddle shifters
0043
Left steering wheel paddle shifter (shifts
down)
0044 Right steering wheel paddle shifter (shifts
up)
In drive program M, you can change gear
yourself using the steering wheel paddle shift-
ers.
If you pull the left or right steering wheel pad- dle shifter when in automatic drive program E
(drive program Con AMG vehicles) or S, the
automatic transmission shifts into drive pro-
gram Mfor a limited time. Depending on
which paddle shifter is pulled, the automatic
transmission immediately shifts into the next
gear down or up.
AMG vehicles: you can activate drive pro-
gram MRACE START (Y page 183) using the
steering wheel paddle shifters.
i You can only change gear with the steer-
ing wheel paddle shifters when the trans-
mission is in position D.
i For further information on the manual
drive program, see (Y page 154). Automatic drive program
Drive program E(drive program Con MAG
vehicles) is characterized by the following:
R comfort-oriented engine settings.
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. Automatic transmission
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R
the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully.
R increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example.
R the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner. This results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin.
Drive program Sis characterized by the fol-
lowing:
R sporty engine settings
R the automatic transmission shifting up
later
R the fuel consumption possibly being higher
as a result of the later automatic transmis-
sion shift points Manual drive program
Introduction In manual drive program
M, you can change
gear yourself by using the steering wheel pad-
dle shifters. For this, the transmission must
be in position D. The gear currently selected
and engaged is shown in the multifunction
display.
Manual drive program Mdiffers from drive
programs E(drive program Con AMG vehi-
cles) and Swith regard to spontaneity,
responsiveness and smoothness of gear
changes. Gear Driving situations
0040
You can use the engine's braking
effect 0038
You can use the braking effect of
the engine on downhill gradients
and for driving:
R on steep mountain roads
R in mountainous terrain
R in arduous conditions 0037
To use the braking effect of the
engine on extremely steep downhill
gradients and on long downhill
stretches Switching on the manual drive program
Activating permanently
X Press the program selector button
(Y page 152) repeatedly until Mappears in
the multifunction display.
Manual drive program Mremains active
until drive program E(drive program Con
AMG vehicles) or Sis selected.
Activating temporarily X Pull the right or left steering wheel paddle
shifter (Y page 153).
M is shown in the multifunction display.
Manual drive program Mis temporarily
active. Depending on which paddle shifter
is pulled, the automatic transmission
immediately shifts into the next gear down
or up.
i When manual drive program
Mis activa-
ted via the steering wheel paddle shifters,
the temporarily active manual drive pro-
gram Mwill be deactivated automatically
after a limited time, if the driving situation
permits. The automatic transmission
switches to the previously activated drive
program E(drive program Con AMG vehi-
cles) or S. When driving on downhill gradi-
ents, the temporarily active manual drive
program Mwill only be deactivated if the
accelerator pedal is depressed while the
vehicle is rolling downhill. 154
Automatic transmissionDriving an
d parking

Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
R The tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
R Remove unnecessary loads.
R Remove roof racks when they are not nee-
ded.
R Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
R Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
R Have all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or by the service
interval display.
Fuel consumption also increases when driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in
hilly terrain.
Drinking and driving G
WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent is greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-
ing drugs.
Emission control G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous components in exhaust fumes within legal limits. These systems only work at peak efficiency if
they are serviced exactly in accordance with
the manufacturer's specifications. For this
reason, only have work on the engine carried
out by qualified and authorized Mercedes-
Benz technicians.
The engine settings must not be changed
under any circumstances. Furthermore, all
specific service work must be carried out at
regular intervals and in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details
can be found in the Maintenance Booklet. ECO display
The ECO display provides feedback on how
economical your driving characteristics are.
The ECO display assists you in achieving the
most economical driving style for the selec-
ted settings and prevailing conditions. Your
driving style can significantly influence the
vehicle's consumption. Example: ECO display
The ECO display consists of three bars:
R Acceleration
Acceleration
R Constant Constant
R Coasting
Coasting
The percent value is the average value of the three bars. The three bars and the mean value
begin at the value of 50%. A higher percent-
age indicates a more economical driving
style.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual fuel consumption. A fixed percentage count
in the ECO display does not indicate a fixed
consumption. Driving tips
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X
To show menu bar 0085:press the 0059
or 0065 button on the steering wheel.
Menu bar 0085disappears after a few seconds.
Text field 0087shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
i You can set the time using the audio sys-
tem or COMAND, see the separate operat-
ing instructions.
The following messages may appear in the
multifunction display:
0097 Gearshift recommendation, when
shifting manually (automatic trans-
mission) (Y page 154)
0095005D0096 Active Parking Assist (Y page 189)
CRUISE
CRUISE Cruise control (Y
page 172)
00CE Adaptive Highbeam Assist
(Ypage 114)
00A7 ECO start/stop function
(Ypage 145)
00D9 HOLD function (Y page 181) Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Operating the on-board computer
(Y page 205).
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
R Trip
Trip menu (Y page 207)
R Navi Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 209)
R Audio
Audio menu (Y page 210)
R Tel
Tel menu (telephone) (Y page 211)
R DriveAssist
DriveAssist menu (assistance)
(Y page 213)
R Serv.
Serv. menu (Y page 215)
R Sett.
Sett. (Settings) menu (Y page 215)
R AMG
AMG menu in AMG vehicles (Y page 218)
The Audio
Audio, Navi
NaviandTel
Tel menus differ slightly
in vehicles with an audio system and in vehi-
cles with COMAND. The examples given in this Operator's Manual apply to vehicles
equipped with COMAND. Trip menu
Standard display X
Press and hold the 0038button on the
steering wheel until the Trip Tripmenu with
trip odometer 0043and odometer 0044is
shown.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset" Example: trip computer "From Start"
0043 Distance
0044 Time
0087 Average speed
0085 Average fuel consumption
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select
From Start From Start orFrom Reset
From Reset.
The values in the From Start
From Startsubmenu are
calculated from the start of a journey whilst
the values in the From Reset From Resetsubmenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset (Y page 208).
The From Start From Start trip computer is automati-
cally reset when: Menus and submenus
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R
the ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded.
R 9,999 miles have been exceeded.
The From Reset
From Reset trip computer is automati-
cally reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hour sor
99,999 miles.
ECO display Example: ECO display
The ECO display is not available for AMG vehi- cles.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip
Trip menu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select
ECO DISPLAY
ECO DISPLAY.
If the ignition remains switched off for longer than four hours, the ECO display will be auto-
matically reset.
Further information on the ECO display
(Y page 163).
Displaying the range and current fuel
consumption X
Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
approximate range 0043and the current fuel
consumption 0044(not for AMG vehicles). Approximate range
0043that can be covered is
calculated according to your current driving
style and the amount of fuel in the tank. If
there is only a small amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank, the display shows a vehicle being
refueled 00A8instead of the range 0043.
Recuperation display 0087shows you if energy
is being recuperated from the kinetic energy
in overrun mode and saved in the battery.
Recuperation display 0087depends on the
engine installed and is therefore not available
in all vehicles.
Digital speedometer 0043
Shift recommendation (Y page 154)
0044 Digital speedometer
Gearshift recommendation 0043is not given on
AMG vehicles.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
digital speedometer.
Resetting values Example: resetting the trip computer "From Start"
You can reset the values of the following func-
tions:
R Trip odometer
R "From Start" trip computer 208
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays