2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class warning

Floormats.......................................... .304
Fog lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 374
Two-way radio ................................ 374
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 249
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ............................................... 283
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 379
Consumption information .............. 379
Consumption statistics .................. 222
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 222
Displaying the range ......................2 22
Driving tips ....................................1 75
E10 ................................................ 378
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 378
Important safety notes .................. 377
Problem (malfunction) ................... 171
Refueling ........................................ 169
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 378
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 170
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 222
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 378
Problem (malfunction) ................... 171
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................3 38
Before changing .............................3 37
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 337
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 338
Important safety notes .................. 337
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 303 General notes ................................ 300
Important safety notes .................. 301
Opening/closing the garage door .. 303
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 301
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 302
Gasoline ............................................. 378
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 231
Genuine parts ...................................... 23
Glove box ...........................................2 81
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Handling control system
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 264
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 105
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 106
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 119
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 119
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 249
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Hill start assist .................................. 153
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 194
Deactivating ................................... 194
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ............................. 193
Hood
Closing ........................................... 309
Display message ............................ 263
Important safety notes .................. 308
Opening ......................................... 308
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 179
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I
Ignition keysee SmartKey
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 73
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 277
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ........................................ .229
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 218
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................1 20
Emergency lighting ........................ 121
Overview ........................................ 120
Reading lamp ................................. 120
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 322
Using ............................................. 364
Jump starting (engine) ......................331
K
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 149
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Deactivation ..................................... 77
Locking ............................................ 77
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 63
Manual gearshifting ....................... 168
Knee bag .............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
Display message ............................ 254
Function/information .................... 215
Lane Tracking package ..................... 213
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 232
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 60
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 249
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 250
Light sensor (display message) ....... 250
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 116
Cornering light function ................. 119
Fog lamps ...................................... 117
Fogged up headlamps .................... 119
Hazard warning lamps ................... 119
High beam flasher .......................... 119
High-beam headlamps ................... 118
Light switch ................................... 116
Low-beam headlamps .................... 117
Parking lamps ................................ 118
Rear fog lamp ................................ 118
Setting exterior lighting ................. 116
Standing lamps .............................. 118
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 230
Turn signals ................................... 118
LIM indicator lamp
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 187
Loading guidelines ............................ 280
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 85
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 84
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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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Coolant (engine) ............................ 381
Engine oil .......................................379
Fuel ................................................ 377
Important safety notes .................. 377
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 382
Washer fluid ................................... 382
Setting a speed
see Cruise control
Setting the air distribution ...............140
Setting the airflow ............................ 140
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 231
On-board computer ....................... 229
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 232
Side impact air bag .............................5 0
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 250
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 316
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Convenience opening feature ..........9 1
Important safety information ........... 90
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Problem (malfunction) .....................9 4
Resettin g........................................ .93
Reversin gfeature ............................ .90
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 80
Changing the programming .............7 8
Checking the battery ...................... .80
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Convenience opening feature .......... 91
Dis play message ............................ 265
Door c
entral locking/unlocking ...... .76
Important safety notes .................... 76
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 78
Loss .................................................8 1
Mechanical key ................................ 79
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 149
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 151
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 149
Snow chains ...................................... 343 Sockets
Center console .............................. 291
General notes ................................ 291
Luggage compartment ...................2 92
Rear compartment ......................... 292
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 229
Digital ............................................ 223
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 218
Selecting the display unit ...............2 29
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 70
Warning lamp ................................. 272
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 249
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 194
Important safety notes .................. 194
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 150
Starting the engine ........................ 152
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 151
STEER CONTROL .................................. 73
Steering
Display message ............................ 264
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 108
Button overvi ew ............................... 33
Bu

ttons (on-board computer) ......... 219
Cleaning ......................................... 319
Important safety notes .................. 108
Paddle shifters ............................... 166
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 166
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 232
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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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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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