2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class drivin safety

Operation ......................................... 51
System self-test ...............................53
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................ .58
Childr eninthe vehicle .................... .58
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 42
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation .........................................5 1
System self-test ............................... 53
Odometer ........................................... 221
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 384
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 182
Checklist before driving off-road .... 182
General information ....................... 181
Important safety notes .................. 180
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 384
Traveling uphill ............................... 183
Off-road program ............................... 199
Driving dynamics display ............... 200
Off-road system
DSR ............................................... 197
Off road drive program .................. 199
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 69
Off-road ABS .................................... 66
Off-road ESP
®.................................. 72
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 231
Assistance graphic menu ............... 227
Assistance menu ........................... 227
Audio menu ................................... 225
Convenience submenu .................. 231
Display messages .......................... 235
Displayi ng a se
rvice message ........ 313
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 191 Factory settings ............................. 231
Important safety notes .................. 218
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 229
Lighting submenu .......................... 230
Menu overview .............................. 221
Message memory .......................... 235
Navigation menu ............................ 223
Operation ....................................... 219
RACETIMER ................................... 232
Service menu ................................. 229
Settings menu ............................... 229
Standard display ............................ 221
Telephone menu ............................ 226
Trip menu ...................................... 221
Vehicle submenu ........................... 230
Video DVD operation ..................... 225
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 124
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display ........... 219
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 64
P
Paint code number ............................ 376
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 315
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 94
Operating ......................................... 95
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 96
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 99
Reversing feature ............................. 95
Parcel shelf ........................................ 286
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 171
Parking brake ................................ 173
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Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ...............................111
Rear view camera .......................... 208
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 203
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 239
Electric parking brake .................... 173
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 118
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 202
Driving system ............................... 200
Function/notes .............................2 00
Important safety notes .................. 200
Problem (malfunction) ................... 203
Range of the sensors ..................... 201
Warning display ............................. 202
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 246
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
Problem (malfunction) ................... 246
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 64
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 318
Power washers .................................. 315
Power windows
see Side windows
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 73
Immobilizer ...................................... 73
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 152
General notes ................................ 152
Hill start assist ............................... 153Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 26
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 195
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 195
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 232
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 225
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 96
Reading lamp ..................................... 120
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 145
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 249
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 285
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 284
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 318
Displays in the Audio display ......... 208
Displays in the COMAND display ... 208
Function/notes ............................. 208
Switching on/off ........................... 208
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 128
Switching on/off ........................... 126
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Rear-view mirrorAnti-glare (manual) ........................ 109
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 110
Recycling
see Protection of the environment
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 382
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 169
Refueling process .......................... 170
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 300
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 301
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 121
Overview of bulb types .................. 122
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 122
Rescue card ......................................... 26
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 252
Warning lamp ................................. 275
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 143
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 243
Introduction ..................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 161
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 95
Roller sunblind ................................. 97
Side windows ................................... 90
Tailgate ............................................ 86
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 96
Roof carrier ........................................ 288 Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines)
......................................... 320
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 383
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
Cleaning ......................................... 320
Correct usage .................................. 46
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 105
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 104
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 106
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 106
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 105
Cleaning the cover ......................... 319
Correct driver's seat position ........ 102
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 284
Important safety notes .................. 103
Seat heating problem .................... 108
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 107
Securing cargo .................................. 285
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 319
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 317
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 229
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 380
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Notes .............................................345
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 326
Recommended ............................... 343
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 347
Important safety notes .................. 347
Restarting ...................................... 347
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 350
Function/notes .............................3 48
General notes ................................ 348
Important safety notes .................. 348
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 351
Restarting ...................................... 350
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Warning message .......................... 350
Tiredness assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 324
Tire pressure not reached .............. 326
Tire pressure reached .................... 326
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 362
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 361
Bar (definition) ............................... 360
Changing a wheel .......................... 363
Characteristics .............................. 360
Checking ........................................ 341
Curb weight (definition) ................. 362
Definition of terms ......................... 360
Direction of rotation ...................... 363
Display message ............................ 258
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 363
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 361
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 360
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 361
General notes ................................ 367
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 361
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-ing) (definition) .............................. 361 Important sa
fety notes .................. 340
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 361
Information on driving .................... 340
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 361
Labeling (overview) ........................ 357
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 362
Load index ..................................... 359
Load index (definition) ................... 361
M+S tires ....................................... 342
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 362
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 361
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 362
Maximum tire load ......................... 359
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 362
MOExtended tires .......................... 342
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 362
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 362
Replacing ....................................... 363
Service life ..................................... 342
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 362
Speed rating (definition) ................ 361
Storing ........................................... 363
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 360
Summer tires ................................. 342
Temperature .................................. 356
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 362
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 362
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 362
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 361
Tire size (data) ............................... 367
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 357
Tire tread ....................................... 341
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 362
Total load limit (definition) ............. 363
Traction ......................................... 356
Traction (definition) ....................... 362
Tread wear ..................................... 356
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Stand ards ...................................... 355
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 361
Wear indicator (definition) .............362
Wheel and tire combination ........... 369
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 361
see Flat tire
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Top Tether ............................................ 61
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 337
Important safety notes .................. 333
Installing the towing eye ................ 334
Removing the towing eye ...............3 35
Towing a trailer
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 333
Installing the towing eye ................ 334
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 336
Removing the towing eye ...............3 35
Transporting the vehicle ................ 336
With both axles on the ground ....... 335
With front axle raised ..................... 335
Towing eye ......................................... 322
Traction system
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................159
Transporting the vehicle .................. 336
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 183
Driving downhill .............................1 83
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 183
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 19
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 22
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 221
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 223 Trunk lid
see Tailgate
Trunk load (maximum) ......................383
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 123
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 124
Display message ............................ 248
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Two-w ay radio
Frequenci
es ................................... 374
Installation ..................................... 374
Transmission output (maximum) .... 374
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) .............................8 4
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .......231
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........290
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 261
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individual settings .......................... 229
Limited Warranty .............................2 6
Loading .......................................... 351
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 85
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 366
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 174
Pulling away ................................... 152
Raising ........................................... 364
Reporting problems ......................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 364
Transporting .................................. 336
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 84
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 76
Vehicle data ................................... 383
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Vehicle batterysee Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 383
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 383
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 384
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 384
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 383
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 85
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 376
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 322
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 144
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 225
VIN
Seat ............................................... 376
Type plate ...................................... 376
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 269
Brakes ........................................... 268
Check Engine ................................. 275
Coolant .......................................... 275
Distance warning ........................... 277
ESP
®.............................................. 271
ESP®OFF ....................................... 272
Fuel tank ........................................ 275
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 187
Overview .......................................... 32
Reserve fuel ................................... 275
Restraint system ............................ 274
Seat belt ........................................ 266
SPORT handling mode ................... 272
Tire pressure monitor .................... 278
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 264
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 369
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 366
Wheel chock ...................................... 364 Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 363
Checking ........................................ 341
Cleaning ......................................... 316
General notes ................................ 367
Important safety notes .................. 340
Information on driving .................... 340
Interchanging/changing ................ 363
Mounting a new wheel ................... 366
Removing a wheel .......................... 366
Storing ........................................... 363
Tightening torque ........................... 366
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 367
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 244
Operation ......................................... 50
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 141
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 311
Important safety notes .................. 382
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 264
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Rear window wiper ........................ 126
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 179
Snow chains .................................. 343
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 342
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 342
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 317
Important safety notes .................. 126
Replacing (re ar w
indow) ................ 128
Replacing (windshield) ................... 126
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 319
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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COMAND/mbrace (Canada: TELEAID)
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain
situations, and the location of the vehicle may
be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace system.
For additional information please refer to the
COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace
Terms and Conditions.
Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record data that will assist in under-
standing how a vehicle’s systems performed
in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as during air bag deployment or when
hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
Rhow various systems in your vehicle are
operating
Rwhether or not the driver and passenger
seat belts are fastened
Rhow far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
Rhow fast the vehicle is traveling
This data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by
the EDR under normal driving conditions and
no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age,
and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, can
combine the EDR data with the type of per-
sonal identification data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation. To read
data r
ecorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the vehi-
cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have the special equipment, such as law enforce-
ment, can read the information by accessing
the vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal
matters as a tool in accident reconstruction,
accident claims, and vehicle safety. Since the
Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to
extract data from the EDR is commercially
available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all lia-
bility arising from the extraction of this infor-
mation by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz per-
sonnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or,
if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of
the lessee. Exceptions to this representation
include responses to subpoenas by law
enforcement; by federal, state or local gov-
ernment; in connection with or arising out of
litigation involving MBUSA or its subsidiaries
and affiliates; or, as required by law.
Warning: The EDR is a component of the
Restraint System Module. Tampering with,
altering, modifying or removing the EDR com-
ponent may result in a malfun
ction of the
Restraint System Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that conflict with federal regulation are pre-emp-
ted. This means that in the event of such con-
flict, the federal regulation governs. As of
February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws
relating to EDRs.
Information on copyright
General information
Information on license for free and open-
source software used in your vehicle and its
electronic components is available on the fol-
lowing website:
Introduction27
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Useful information..............................42
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Occupant safety .................................. 42
Children in the vehicle ........................58
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 64
Driving safety systems .......................65
Protection against theft .....................73
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Safety