2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV child restraint

Display message ............................ 247
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 68
BAS .................................................. 69
Brake fluid (notes) ........................ .356
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 71
Display message ............................ 235
Driving tips ................................... .170
Hill start assist ............................... 147
HOLD function ............................... 186
Important safety notes .................. 170
Parking brake ................................ 167
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/notes ................................ 71
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 315
see Flat tyre
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Buttons on the steering column ...... 218C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 308
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 308
Carpets .......................................... 314
Display .......................................... .312
Exhaust pipe .................................. 312
Exterior lighting ............................ .311
Gear or selector lever .................... 313
High-pressure cleaner .................... 309
Interior .......................................... .312
Matt paintwork .............................. 309
Notes ............................................. 308
Paint .............................................. 309
Plastic trim ................................... .312
Reversing camera .......................... 311
Roof lining ...................................... 314
Seat belt ........................................ 313
Seat cover ..................................... 313 Sensors ......................................... 311
Steering wheel ............................... 313
Trim pieces ................................... .313
Washing by hand ........................... 308
Wheels .......................................... .310
Windows ........................................ 310
Wiper blades .................................. 310
Wooden trim .................................. 313
CD
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 277
CD player (on-board computer) ........224
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 229
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 79
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Changing a wheel
Wheels and tyres ........................... 343
Child
Restraint system .............................. 57
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 61
i-Size ................................................ 57
ISOFIX .............................................. 57
On the front-passenger sea t............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 61
Recommendations ........................... 65
Suitable positions ............................ 61
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 66
Rear doors ....................................... 67
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 56
Cigarette lighter ................................ 298
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 311
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 312
Climate control
Air conditioning ............................. 129
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 137
Controlling automaticall y............... 132
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 136
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 132
Demisting the windows .................. 135 Index
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H
Handling control system see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ................... 91, 95
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 263
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 109
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 109
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 109
Headlamp flasher .............................. 118
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 119
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 309
Hill start assist .................................. 147
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 187
Activation conditions .................... .186
Deactivating ................................... 187
Display message ............................ 252
Function/notes ............................ .186
Home address
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 277
Horn ...................................................... 32 I
Ignition key see Key
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 76
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 272
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 273
Engine diagnostics ......................... 272
SPORT handling mode ................... 270
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 246
see Warning and indicator lamps Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 34
Settings ......................................... 228
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 217
Interior lighting
Control .......................................... .120
Overview ........................................ 119
Reading lamp ................................. 119
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 78
Function .......................................... .77
Priming ............................................ 77
Switching off .................................... 77
iPod ®
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 277
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....57 J
Jack Declaration of conformity ................27
Storage location ............................ 317
Using ............................................. 344
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 325 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 82
Checking the battery ....................... 82
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 98
Display message ............................ 263
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 79
Emergency key element ................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 79
Loss ................................................. 84
Modifying the programming ............. 81
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 144
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 84
Starting the engine ........................ 146
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 144
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 144 Index
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Switching on/of
f........................... 118
Manual transmission
Drive program ................................ 154
DYNAMIC SELECT button .............. 151
Engaging reverse gear ................... 153
Gear lever ...................................... 153
Pulling away ................................... 146
Shift recommendation ................... 154
Shifting to neutral .......................... 153
Starting the engine ........................ 146
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 309
Memory card (audio) ......................... 224
Memory function ............................... 115
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 299
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 207
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 234
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 311
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) .............................................. 280
Connecting (device manager) ........ 282
Connecting the telephone module
with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) ......... 284
Frequencies ................................... 350
Installation ..................................... 350
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 225
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 300
Transmission output (maximum) .... 350
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ...................... 301
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 81MOExtended tyres
............................. 318
MP3
Operating ....................................... 224
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 220
Permanent display ......................... 229
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 18
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ..................... .278
Music files
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 277 N
Navigation Entering a destination .................... 279
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 222
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 277
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 143 O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 46
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n.......................... 49
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Belt warning ..................................... 46
Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
Important safety notes .................... 41
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 42
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 67
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55
Restraint system introduction .......... 41
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 42
Seat belts ........................................ 43
Odometer ........................................... 221
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 359
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 174
Checklist before driving off-road .... 174
General information ....................... 173 Index
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Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 135
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blad e.............. 126
Switching on/of f........................... 124
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 46
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 113
Dipping (manual) ........................... 112
Reflective safety vest ....................... 315
Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 163
Notes for Mercedes‑ AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 354
Refuelling process ......................... 164
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 138
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 140
Replacing bulbs
Brake lamp .................................... 123
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 122
Fitting/removing the cover (front
wheel arch) .................................... 121
Important safety notes .................. 120
Main-beam headlamp s................... 122
Overview of bulb types .................. 121
Rear fog lamp ................................ 123
Turn signals (front) ......................... 122
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 123
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 140
Rescue card ......................................... 30
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 251
Warning lamp ................................. 272
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 137
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 243
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 272 Warning lamp (function) ................... 42
Rev counter ........................................ 217
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 153
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 156
Reversing camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 202
Cleaning instructions ..................... 311
Coupling up a trailer function ........ 203
Display in the multimedia system .. 201
Function/note s............................. 200
General notes ................................ 200
Switching on/of f........................... 201
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 98
Tailgate ............................................ 89
Reversing function
Roller sunblind ............................... 103
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 247
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 103
Roof carrier ........................................ 296
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 314
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 358
Route guidance
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
see Occupant safety
Safety net
Attaching ....................................... 294
Important safety information ......... 294
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 286
Inserting/removing ........................ 286
Removing ....................................... 286
SD memory card
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 110
Correct driver's seat position ........ 106 18
Index

Panic alarm
X
To activate: press and hold
! button :for approx. one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed.
X To deactivate: press!button :again.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function
or KEYLESS ‑GO:
X Press the Start/Stop button.
The key must be in the vehicle.
The panic alarm function is only available in cer-
tain countries. Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi-
cle occupants coming into contact with parts of
the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident. The restraint system can also reduce the forces
to which vehicle occupants are subjected during an accident.
The restraint system includes the:
R seat belt system
R airbags
R child restraint system
R child seat securing system The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only offerprotection if all vehicle occupants always:
R have the seat belt correctly fastened
(Y page 44)
R have the seat and head restraint adjusted
properly (Y page 106)
As the driver, you must also make sure that the
steering wheel is also adjusted properly.
Observe the information on the correct driver's
seat position (Y page 106).
In addition, you must make sure that the airbags can inflate properly if they are deployed
(Y page 46).
An airbag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the airbag
increases the level of protection for vehicle
occupants in the event of an accident. The air-
bags are not deployed, for example, in the event
of an accident in which sufficient protection is
offered by the seat belt. In addition, only those
airbags, which in the applicable accident situa-
tions offer additional protection, are deployed in the event of an accident. However, the seat beltand airbag generally do not protect against
objects penetrating the vehicle from the out-
side.
Information on how the restraint system oper-
ates can be found under "Deployment of belt
tensioners and airbags" (Y page 53).
See "Children in the vehicle" for information on
children travelling with you in the vehicle as well
as on child restraint systems (Y page 56). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the restraint system is modified, it may no
longer work as intended. The restraint system
may then not perform its intended protective function by failing in an accident or triggering
unexpectedly, for example. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Never modify parts of the restraint system. Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to adjust the vehicle to accom- modate a person with disabilities, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. Occupant safety
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Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use
driving aids which have been approved specifi-
cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at regular intervals while the engine is running.
Therefore, malfunctions can be detected in
good time.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp on the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out no later than a few sec- onds after the vehicle is started. The compo-
nents of the restraint system are in operational
readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6restraint
system warning lamp:
R does not light up after the ignition is switched
on
R does not go out after a few seconds with the
engine running
R lights up again while the engine is running G
WARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or may not deploy as
intended during an accident. This may affect
the seat belt tensioner or airbag, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even
fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
:and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp ;are
part of the automatic deactivation system of the front-passenger front airbag.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front airbag.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec-
onds, then both indicator lamps are off
(PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF): the front-
passenger front airbag is able to deploy in the event of an accident.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. It will then
not be deployed in the event of an accident.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp is off, only the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp shows the status of the front-passenger
front airbag. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
cator lamp may be lit continuously or be off.
Depending on the person in the front-passenger seat, the front-passenger front airbag must be
either disabled or enabled; see the following
points. You must make sure of this both before
and during a journey.
R Children in a rearward-facing child
restraint system: the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp must be lit. The front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. Make sure
that you read the notes on the "Automatic
front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys-
tem" (Y page 49) and on "Children in the
vehicle" (Y page 56).
R Children in a forward-facing child
restraint system: depending on the installed
child restraint system and the age and size of
the child, the front-passenger front airbag is
either disabled or enabled. Therefore, make
sure that you read the notes on the "Auto-
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tion system" (Y
page 49) and on "Children in
the vehicle" (Y page 56).
R All other persons: the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp must be off. The front-
passenger front airbag is enabled. Depending
on the build of the person on the front-
passenger seat, the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp may light up. The front-
passenger front airbag is disabled. It will then
not be deployed in the event of an accident. In this case, the front-passenger seat should not
be used.
Make sure that you read the notes on the
"Automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system" (Y page 49) as well as
on "Seat belts" (Y page 43) and "Airbags"
(Y page 46). There, you can also find infor-
mation on the correct seat position. Seat belts
Introduction A correctly worn seat belt is the most effective
means of restraining the movement of vehicle
occupants in the event of a collision or if the
vehicle overturns. This reduces the risk of vehi-
cle occupants coming into contact with parts of
the vehicle interior or being ejected from it. The seat belt also helps to keep the vehicle occu-
pants in the best position in relation to the air-
bag being deployed.
The seat belt system consists of:
R seat belts
R belt tensioners for the front seat belts and the
outer seat belts in the rear
R belt force limiters for the front seat belts and
the outer seat belts in the rear
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sharply from
the belt outlet, the inertia reel locks. The belt
strap cannot be pulled out any further.
The belt tensioner tightens the seat belt in the
event of a collision so that it fits tightly across
your body. However, it does not pull the vehicle
occupants back in the direction of the seat
backrest.
The belt tensioner does not, however, correct an
incorrect seat position or correct the routing of a seat belt that is worn incorrectly.
When triggered, seat belt force limiters help to
reduce the peak force exerted by the seat belt
on the vehicle occupant. The belt force limiters on the front seats are
synchronised with the front airbags, which take
on a part of the deceleration force. This can
reduce the forces to which the vehicle occu-
pants are subjected during an accident.
! If the front-passenger seat is not occupied,
do not engage the seat belt tongue in the
buckle on the front-passenger seat. Other-
wise, the belt tensioner and sidebag could be
triggered in the event of an accident and
would need to be replaced.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the seat belt is worn incorrectly, it cannot
perform its intended protective function. Fur- thermore, an incorrectly worn seat belt can
cause additional injuries, e.g. in the event of
an accident, heavy braking or sudden
changes of direction. There is an increased
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit-
ting properly.
The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only offer protection if all vehicle occupants always:
R have the seat belt correctly fastened
(Y page 44)
R have the seat and head restraint adjusted
properly (Y page 106) G
WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the back-
rest to an almost vertical position. When brak-
ing or in the event of an accident, you could
slide underneath the seat belt and sustain
abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seatbelt is routed
across the centre of your shoulder. Occupant safety
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G
WARNING
Persons under 1.50 mtall cannot wear the
seat belts correctly without an additional suit- able restraint system. If the seat belt is worn
incorrectly, it cannot perform its intended
protective function. Furthermore, an incor-
rectly worn seat belt can cause additional
injuries, e.g. in the event of an accident, heavy braking or sudden changes of direction. There
is an increased risk of injury, possibly even
fatal.
Always secure persons less than 1.50 mtall in
additional suitable restraint systems.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 1.50 m in height is travelling in the vehi-
cle:
R Always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cle. The child restraint system must be appro-
priate to the age, weight and size of the child
R Be sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes on the "Automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation system"
(Y page 49)
R Be sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes on "Children in the vehicle"
(Y page 56) in addition to the manufactur-
er's operating and installation instructions for the child restraint system G
WARNING
Seat belts cannot protect as intended, if:
R they are damaged, have been modified, are
extremely dirty, bleached or dyed
R the seat belt buckle is damaged or
extremely dirty
R modifications have been made to the belt
tensioners, belt anchorages or inertia reels
Seat belts may sustain non-visible damage in an accident, e.g. due to glass splinters. Modi-
fied or damaged seat belts can tear or fail, for example in the event of an accident. Modified
seat belt tensioners may be deployed unin-
tentionally or not function as intended. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never modify seat belts, seat belt tensioners,
seat belt anchorages and inertia reels. Ensure
that seat belts are not damaged or worn and
are clean. After an accident, have the seat
belts checked immediately at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use
seat belts that have been approved specifically
for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Otherwise,
your vehicle's general operating permit could be
invalidated.
Sports seat or AMG Performance seat: this
seat is designed for the standard three-point
seat belt. If you fit another multipoint seat belt, e.g. sport or racing seat belts, the restraint sys-
tem cannot provide the best level of protection. G
WARNING
If you feed seat belts through the opening in
the seat backrest, the seat backrest may be
damaged or may even break in the event of an accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Only use the standard three-point seat belt.
Never modify the seat belt system.
Correct seat belt use Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(Y
page 43).
All vehicle occupants must be wearing the seat
belt correctly before beginning the journey. Also make sure that all vehicle occupants are alwayswearing the seat belt correctly while the vehicle is in motion.
When fastening a seat belt, always make sure
that:
R the seat belt buckle tongue is inserted only
into the belt buckle belonging to that seat
R the seat belt is pulled tight across the body
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter
coat.
R the seat belt is not twisted
Only then can any forces that occur be dis-
tributed across the surface of the seat belt.
R the shoulder section of the belt is routed
across the centre of the shoulder
The shoulder section of the seat belt should
not touch your neck or be routed under your 44
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