2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class service indicator

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

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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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

X
To activate: remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be star- ted (yet the vehicle's battery is charged),
the system is not operational. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-010 0(in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the Smart-
Key.
Indicator lamp 0043flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R a door
R the tailgate
R the hood X
To stop the alarm: insert the SmartKey
into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or X Press the 0036or0037 button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
i If the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system automatically notifies the Cus-
tomer Assistance Center. This is done
either by text message or data connection.
The emergency call system sends the mes- sage provided that:
R you have subscribed to the mbrace ser-
vice.
R the mbrace service has been activated
properly.
R the necessary mobile phone network is
available. Protection against theft
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i
Determining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if:
R GPS reception is available.
R the vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center.
The mbrace system To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as
follows:
X Press the 0081or0082 button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
or
X Use the volume controller of the audio sys-
tem/COMAND.
The system offers various services, e.g.:
R Automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call
USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been detec-
ted if one of the following occurs:
R The indicator lamp in the SOS button does
not come on during the system self-test.
R The indicator lamp in the 0052Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in the 00D9MB Info call
button does not light up during self-diag-
nosis of the system. R
The indicator lamp in one or more of the
following buttons continues to light up red
after the system self-diagnosis:
- SOS button
- 0052 Roadside Assistance call button
- 00D9 MB Info call button
R After the system self-diagnosis, the Inop‐
Inop‐
erative erative orService Not Activated
Service Not Activated
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as expec-
ted. In the event of an emergency, help will
have to be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Emergency call Important safety notes
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WARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if:
R you see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
R the vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
R the vehicle is not visible or cannot easily be
seen by other road users, particularly whendark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Move to a safe location along with other vehi-
cle occupants. In such situations, secure the
vehicle in accordance with national regula-
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You must have a license agreement to acti-
vate the mbrace service. Make sure that your
system is activated and operational. To reg-
ister, press the 00D9MB Info call button. If
any of the steps mentioned are not carried
out, the system may not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone hot-
lines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
General notes
An emergency call is dialed automatically if an
air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is
triggered.
i You cannot end an automatically trig-
gered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated man-
ually.
As soon as the emergency call has been ini-
tiated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The multifunction display shows the
Connecting Call Connecting Call message.
The audio output is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the
Call Connected
Call Connected message appears in the
multifunction display.
All important information on the emergency is transmitted, for example:
R current location of the vehicle (as deter-
mined by the GPS system)
R vehicle identification number
R information on the severity of the accident
Shortly after the emergency call has been ini-
tiated, a voice connection is automatically
established between the Customer Assis-
tance Center and the vehicle occupants.
R If the vehicle occupants respond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter attempts to get more information on the
emergency.
R If there is no response from the vehicle
occupants, an ambulance is immediately
sent to the vehicle.
If no voice connection can be established to
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center, the system has been unable to initiate an emergency call.
This can occur, for example, if the relevant
mobile phone network is not available. The
indicator lamp in the SOS button flashes con- tinuously.
The Call Failed Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display and must be confirmed.
In this case, summon assistance by other
means.
Making an emergency call X
To initiate an emergency call manually:
press cover 0043briefly to open.
X Press SOS button 0044briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button 0044
flashes until the emergency call is conclu-
ded.
X Wait for a voice connection to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-
ter.
X After the emergency call, close cover 0043.
i If the mobile phone network is unavaila-
ble, mbrace will not be able to make the
emergency call. If you leave the vehicle
immediately after pressing the SOS button,
you will not know whether mbrace placed Features
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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
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The indicator lamp in MB Info call button
0043
flashes while the connection is being made.
The multifunction display shows the Con‐
Con‐
necting
necting Call
Callmessage. The audio system
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.
You receive information about operating your vehicle, about the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center and about other prod-
ucts and services from Mercedes-Benz.
USA only: you can find further information on
the mbrace system under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com.
i The system has not been able to initiate
an MB Info call, if:
R the indicator lamp in MB Info call but-
ton 0043is flashing continuously.
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.
Call priority When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside
Assistance or MB Info calls, an emergency
call can still be initiated. In this case, an emer-
gency call will take priority and override all
other active calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective button
flashes until the call is ended.
An emergency call can only be terminated by the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center.
All other calls can be ended by pressing:
R the 0076 button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel
R the corresponding button on the audio sys-
tem or on COMAND for ending a telephone
call
i When a call is initiated, the audio system
is muted. The mobile phone is no longer
connected to COMAND. However, if you
want to use your mobile phone, do so only
when the vehicle is stationary and in a safe
location.
Downloading destinations in COMAND Downloading destinations
Downloading destinations gives you access
to a database with over 15 million points of
interest (POIs). These can be downloaded on
the navigation system in your vehicle. If you
know the destination, the address can be
downloaded. Alternatively, you can obtain the
location of Points of Interest (POIs)/impor-
tant destinations in the vicinity.
Furthermore, you can download routes with
up to 20 way points. Features
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