2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV climate control

Index
....................................................... 4Digital Owner's Manual
......................25
Introduction .......................................... .25
Operation ............................................... 25 Introduction
......................................... 26
Environmental protection ......................26
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .26
Owner's Manual .....................................27
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR code for rescue card ........................ 30
Data stored in the vehicle ......................30
Copyright information ............................ 31 At a glance
........................................... 32
Cockpit .................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ................................ .34
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Centre console ...................................... 36
Door control panel ................................. 39
Overhead control panel .........................40 Safety
................................................... 41
Panic alarm ............................................ 41
Occupant safety .................................... 41
Children in the vehicle ........................... 56
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 67
Driving safety systems ........................... 68
Protection against theft .........................76 Opening and closing
...........................79
Key ........................................................ 79
Doors ..................................................... 86
Luggage compartment ........................... 89
Boot .......................................................94
Side windows ......................................... 97
Panorama sliding sunroof .................... 101 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..106
Correct driver's seat position .............. 106
Seats ................................................... 106
Steering wheel ..................................... 111
Mirrors ................................................. 112 Memory function ................................. 115 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........116
Exterior lighting ................................... 116
Interior lighting .................................... 119
Replacing bulbs ................................... 120
Windscreen wipers .............................. 124 Climate control
................................. 128
Overview of climate control systems ... 128
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 131
Air vents .............................................. 141 Driving and parking
..........................143
Running-in notes .................................. 143
Driving ................................................. 143
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ......... 151
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 152
Manual transmission ........................... 153
Automatic transmission ....................... 154
Refuelling ............................................. 163
Parking ................................................ 166
Driving tips .......................................... 169
Driving systems ................................... 176
Towing a trailer .................................... 212 On-board computer and displays
....217
Important safety notes ........................ 217
Displays and operation ........................ 217
Menus and submenus ......................... 220
Display messages ................................ 234
Warning and indicator lamps on the
instrument cluster ............................... 264 Multimedia system
...........................277
General notes ...................................... 277
Important safety notes ........................ 277
Function restrictions ............................ 277
Operating system ................................ 277 Stowing and features
.......................288
Loading guidelines ............................... 288 2
Contents

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC
Display message ............................ 261
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 190
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Function/notes .............................2 04A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 286
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .135
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 132
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 227
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ................................ 69
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 75
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 71
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .191
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 248
Function/notes ............................ .118
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Additional speedometer ................... 228
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 356
Address book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 277 Adjusting the headlamp range
......... 117
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 278
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 128
Air filter (white display message) .... 251
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 141
Rear ............................................... 142
Setting the centre air vents ........... 142
Setting the side air vents .............. .142
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n.......................... 49
Introduction ..................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Airbags
Display message ............................ 244
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Kneebag ........................................... 48
Sidebag ............................................ 48
Triggering ......................................... 53
Windowba g...................................... 49
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 76
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 76
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 76
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 110
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 189
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 231
AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem ..................................................... 150
AMG RIDE CONTROL
General Information ....................... 189
Anti-glare film .................................... 3014
Index

Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode
.........................163
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 138
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 138
Remote control .............................. 138
Setting ........................................... 230
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 262
Important safety notes .................. 137
Problem (display message) ............ 141
Setting the departure time ............. 139
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 138
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 138
Remote control .............................. 138
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 359 B
Back button ....................................... 278
Bag hook ............................................ 293
Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 215
Folding in/out ................................ 214
Folding out ..................................... 214
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 69
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82
Replacing ......................................... 82
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 324
Display message ............................ 250
Important safety notes .................. 322
Jump starting ................................. 325
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 53
Belt warning ......................................... 46 Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 227
Display message ............................ 253
Notes/function .............................. 209
Trailer towing ................................. 210
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth ®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 281
Searching for a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 282
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Telephony ...................................... 280
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 302
Closing ........................................... 304
Display message ............................ 261
Important safety notes .................. 302
Opening ......................................... 303
Boot
Important safety notes .................... 94
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 95
Opening (from outside the vehi-
cle, HANDS-FREE ACCESS) ........ 91, 95
Opening automatically from
inside ............................................... 96
Boot lid
see Tailgate
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 358
Brake
EBD .................................................. 75
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 241
Notes ............................................. 356
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulb s............................. 123
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 71 6
Index

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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Demisting the windscreen ............
.134
Indicator lamp ................................ 132
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 131
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 129
Overview of systems ..................... .128
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 135
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 132
Setting the air distribution ............. 133
Setting the air vents ..................... .141
Setting the airflow ......................... 134
Setting the temperature ................ 133
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 135
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 137
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 135
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 134
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 130
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
Collision warning
see Active Brake Assist
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 312
COMAND Online
Driving dynamics displa y............... 192
Combination switch .......................... 118
Connecting a USB device
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 221
Controller ........................................... 278
Convenience closing feature .............. 99
Convenience opening feature ............ 98
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 136
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 305
Display message ............................ 249 Important safety notes .................. 356
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Temperature gaug e........................ 218
Warning lamp ................................. 273
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 31
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 246
Cover
see Roller sunblind
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 177
Cruise control lever ....................... 176
Deactivating ................................... 178
Display message ............................ 255
Driving system ............................... 176
Important safety notes .................. 176
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 176
Selecting ........................................ 177
Setting a speed .............................. 177
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 177
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 297
Important safety notes .................. 296
Rear compartment ......................... 297 D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Data modem mode
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth ®
(SAP profile) ....................... 285
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 248
Function/note s............................. 116
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 229
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 278
Index

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 69
Distance warning function ............... 69
ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Important safety guidelines ............. 68
Overview .......................................... 68
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 180
DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL ............ 191
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 193
Parking Pilot .................................. 196
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 188
Speed limiter ................................. 178
Start-off assis t............................... 187
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 204
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 189
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 206
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 209
Cruise control ................................ 176
Display message ............................ 252
HOLD function ............................... 186
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 210
Lane package ................................ 209
Reversing camera .......................... 200
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 207
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 172
Automatic transmission ................. 158
Brakes ........................................... 170
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 186
Downhill gradient ........................... 171
Driving abroad ............................... 116
Driving in winter ............................. 172
Driving on flooded roads ................ 172
Driving on sand .............................. 175
Driving on wet roads ...................... 172
Fuel ................................................ 169
General .......................................... 169
Icy road surfaces ........................... 172
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 171
New brake pads/linings ................ 171
Off-road driving .............................. 173
Running-in tip s............................... 143
Snow chains .................................. 337 Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 116
The first 1500 km .......................... 143
Towing a trailer .............................. 213
Travelling uphill .............................. 175
Tyre ruts ........................................ 175
Wet road surface ........................... 171
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 252
Function/note s............................. 190
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 224
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 151
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................. 152
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Climate control (air conditioning) .. 130
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC) .......................... 131 E
EASY-PACK tailgate see Tailgate
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 237
Function/note s................................ 75
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 169
On-board computer ....................... 221
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 149
General information ....................... 148
Important safety notes .................. 148
Introduction ................................... 148
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System) 10
Index

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
13

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