2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV headlamp

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

Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anticipatory occupant protection
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection)
Approach/departure angle .............. 175
Aquaplaning ...................................... .172
Ashtray ............................................... 298
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .226
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .226
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .307
Driving abroad ............................... 307
Hiding a service message .............. 307
Information about Service ............. 307
Resetting the service interval dis-
pla y................................................ 307
Service message ............................ 306
Special service requirements ......... 307
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
Function ........................................... 76
Switching off the alarm .................... 76
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 227
Display message ............................ 252
Function/note s............................. 206
Audio 20
Driving dynamics display ............... 192
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 223
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 248
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 149
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 148 Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 244
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 49
Problems ......................................... 53
System self-test ............................... 52
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 116
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 158
Changing gear ............................... 158
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 155
Drive program display .................... 155
Drive programs .............................. 159
Driving tip s.................................... 158
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi- cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 151
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 152
Emergency running mode .............. 163
Engaging drive position .................. 156
Engaging neutral ............................ 156
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 157
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 155
Engaging reverse gear ................... 156
Engaging the park position ............ 155
Gliding mod e................................. 159
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 158
Kickdown ....................................... 158
Manual shifting .............................. 161
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 231
Overview ........................................ 154
Problem (fault) ............................... 163
Pulling away ................................... 146
Selector lever ................................ 156
Starting the engine ........................ 146
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 161
Trailer towing ................................. 159
Transmission position display ........ 157
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 155
Transmission positions .................. 157 Index
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Diagnostics connection
...................... 29
Diesel .................................................. 354
Digital Owner's Manual
Help ................................................ .25
Introduction .....................................25
Digital speedometer .........................222
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 246
Replacing bulbs ............................ .122
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 116
Switching on/off ........................... 117
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 155
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .252
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 306
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 234
Engine ............................................ 249
General information ....................... 234
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 234
Key ................................................ 263
Lights ............................................. 246
Safety systems .............................. 235
Tyres .............................................. 256
Vehicle .......................................... .258
Distance control
see Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 182
Calling up the spee d...................... 182
Cruise control lever ....................... 181
Deactivating ................................... 184
Display Message ............................ 254
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 185 Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 185
Driving tips .................................... 186
Function/note s............................. 180
Important safety notes .................. 180
Selecting ........................................ 181
Setting a speed .............................. 183
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 184
Stopping ........................................ 183
Storing the speed .......................... 182 Distance warning function
Function/note s................................ 69
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 275
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 229
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 87
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 79
Control panel ................................... 39
Display message ............................ 261
Emergency locking ........................... 88
Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 86
Opening (from the inside) ................ 86
Drive program
Display ........................................... 157
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 155
Manual transmission ...................... 154
Off-road program ........................... 192
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 159
Driver's door
see Door
Driver's seat
see Seat
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 307
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 116
Driving dynamics display
Off-road program ........................... 192
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 175
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 172
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 69
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 71
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 75
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 68
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 75
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 71 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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KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 99
Deactivation .................................... .80
Locking ............................................ 80
Unlocking .........................................80
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 158
Manual gearshifting ...................... .163
Kneebag ............................................... 48 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 ............................ 252
Function/informatio n.................... 210
Lane package ..................................... 209
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 232
Lashing eyelets ................................. 293
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 247
Light sensor (display message) ....... 248
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 118
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 116
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 117
Driving abroad ............................... 116
Foglamps ....................................... 117
Hazard warning lamps ................... 118
Headlamp flashe r........................... 118
Headlamp range ............................ 117
Light switch ................................... 116
Main-beam headlamp s................... 118
Misted up headlamp s.................... 119
Parking lamps ................................ 117
Rear foglamp ................................. 117
Setting exterior lighting ................. 116
Side lamps ..................................... 117
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 229 Turn signals ................................... 118
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 176
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 181
Variable limite r.............................. 178
Limiter
Calling up the speed ...................... 179
Deactivating, variable .................... 179
Function/note s............................. 178
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 178
Permanent ..................................... 180
Setting a speed .............................. 179
Storing the current speed .............. 179
Switching to passive ...................... 179
Variabl e......................................... 178
Limiting the speed
Speed limiter ................................. 178
Loading guidelines ............................ 288
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 87
Emergency locking ........................... 88
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 87
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 229
Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 291
Luggage compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 295
opening/closing ............................ 295
stowage well, under ....................... 295
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 110 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 336
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 118
Display message ............................ 247
Replacing bulb s............................. 122 14
Index

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

Instrument cluster
Function Page
:
Speedometer with segments 217
Indicator and warning lamps:
L
Dipped-beam head-
lamps 117
T
Side lamps 117
K
Main-beam headlamps 118
÷
ESP® 269
!
Electric parking brake
applied (red) 272
!
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 272
·
Distance warning 275
å
ESP®
OFF 269
!
ABS malfunctioning 267
J
Brakes 266
;
#!
Turn signals 118
=
Multifunction display 220 Function Page
?
Rev counter 217
Indicator and warning lamps:
6
Restraint system 42
ü
Seat belt not fastened 265
%
Diesel engine: preglow 146
M
SPORT handling mode
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) 270
R
Rear foglamp 117
N
Foglamp 117
;
Engine diagnostics 272
h
Tyre pressure monitor 276
A
Coolant temperature display 218
Indicator and warning lamp:
?
Coolant too hot/cold 273
B
Fuel gauge display
Indicator and warning lamp:
æ
Reserve fuel 27234
Instrument clusterAt a glance

If you come into contact with the electrolyte,
observe the following:
R Rinse off the electrolyte from your skin
immediately with water.
R Immediately rinse the electrolyte out of
your eyes thoroughly with clean water.
R If the electrolyte is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly. Do not
induce vomiting.
R If electrolyte comes into contact with your
skin or hair or is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with electrolyte.
R If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
The "Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors" function is
only available if the vehicle is equipped with the
"Mirror package".
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on
the driver's side automatically go into anti-daz-
zle mode if:
R the ignition is switched on and
R incident light from headlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-dazzle mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting
is switched on. Parking position of the exterior mirror
on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position You can adjust the front-passenger-side exterior
mirror such that you can see the rear wheel on
that side as soon as you engage reverse gear.
You can store this position. :
Button for the exterior mirror on the driver's
side
; Button for the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side
= Button for the exterior mirror setting
? Memory button M
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 144).
X Press button ;.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the default parking position.
X Use button =to adjust the exterior mirror to
a position that allows you to see the rear
wheel and the kerb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another posi-
tion, the front-passenger side exterior mirror
returns to the driving position.
Calling up a stored parking position X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 144).
X Adjust the front-passenger side exterior mir-
ror using the corresponding button
(Y page 112).
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side
moves back to its original position:
R as soon as you exceed a speed of 15 km/h
R about ten seconds after you have disengaged
reverse gear
R when you use button :to select the exterior
mirror on the driver's side 114
MirrorsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors