2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV key

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

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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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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Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 88
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 81
Inserting .......................................... 82
Locking vehicle ................................ 88
Removing ........................................ .82
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 88
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 348
Important safety notes .................. 348
Removing ...................................... .348
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 88
Engine
Display message ............................ 249
ECO start/stop function ................ 148
Engine number ............................... 352
Jump-starting ................................. 325
Running irregularl y......................... 150
Starting (important safety notes )... 145
Starting problems .......................... 150
Starting the engine with the key .... 146
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 146
Stopping ........................................ 166
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 331
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 272
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 350
Problem (fault) ............................... 150
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 356
Checking the oil level ..................... 304
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 304
Display message ............................ 250
Filling capacity ............................... 356
Notes about oil grade s................... 355
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 304
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Topping up ..................................... 305
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil) Entering an address
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 26
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 266
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 232
Characteristics ................................. 72
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 73
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 73
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 227
Display message ............................ 235
Function/note s................................ 72
General notes .................................. 72
Important safety guidelines ............. 72
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 269
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 72
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 312
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 311
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 112
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 113
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 231
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 113
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 113
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 113
Parking position ............................. 114
Resetting ....................................... 113
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 115 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

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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