2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV manual transmission

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

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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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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Important safety notes .................. 173
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 359
Travelling uphill .............................. 175
Off-road Program
Driving dynamics display ............... 192
Off-road system
DSR ............................................... 190
Off road drive program .................. 192
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 72
Off-road ABS .................................... 68
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 74
On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................2 31
Assistance graphic menu .............. .226
Assistance menu ........................... 226
Audio menu ................................... 223
Convenience submenu .................. 231
Display messages .......................... 234
Displaying a service message ....... .307
Factory settings ............................ .231
Heating submenu ........................... 230
Important safety notes .................. 217
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 228
Light submenu ............................... 229
Menu overview .............................. 220
Message memory .......................... 234
Navigation menu ............................ 222
Operating the TV ............................ 224
Operating video DVD ..................... 224
Operation ....................................... 218
RACETIMER ................................... 232
Service menu ................................. 228
Settings menu ............................... 228
Standard display ............................ 221
Telephone menu ............................ 225
Trip menu ...................................... 221
Vehicle submenu ........................... 229
On-board diagnostics interface
see Diagnostics connection
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 122
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 27
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Operating system
see On-board computer Operation
Digital Owner's Manual .................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 217
Overhead control panel ......................40
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 67 P
Paint code .......................................... 351
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 309
Panic alarm .......................................... 41
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ......... 101
Operatin g ...................................... .102
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ......................... 103
Problem (malfunction) ................... 104
Rain-closing feature (when driv-
ing) ................................................ 103
Rain-closing feature (when the
engine is switched off) ................... 103
Reversing feature ........................... 102
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 166
Parking brake ................................ 167
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 114
Reversing camera .......................... 200
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Reversing camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 195
Driving system ............................... 193
Function/notes ............................ .193
Important safety notes .................. 193
Problems (faults) ........................... 195
Sensor range ................................. 193
Warning displa y............................. 194
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically (vehicles
with automatic transmission) ......... 168
Applying automatically (vehicles
with manual transmission) ............. 168 16
Index

Applying or releasing manuall
y...... 168
Display message ............................ 237
Electric parking brake .................... 167
Emergency braking ........................ 169
General information ....................... 167
Releasing automaticall y................. 168
Warning lamp ................................. 272
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 247
Switching on/of f........................... 117
Parking Pilot
Cancelling ...................................... 200
Detecting parking spaces .............. 196
Display Message ............................ 253
Exiting a parking space .................. 199
Function/note s............................. 196
Important safety notes .................. 196
Parking .......................................... 197
Towing a trailer .............................. 196
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 244
Indicator lamps ................................ 42
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 244
Pedestrian protection
see Bonnet
Petrol .................................................. 353
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 67
Phone book
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 312
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 55
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 241
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76
Immobiliser ...................................... 76
Interior motion sensor ..................... 77
Tow-away protection ........................ 76
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 26 Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 146
General notes ................................ 146
Hill start assist ............................... 147
Manual transmission ...................... 146
Trailer ............................................ 147 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 30 R
RACE START important safety notes ................... 188
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 188
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 232
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 223
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof) ................................. 103
Reading lamp ..................................... 119
Rear bench seat
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 292
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 142
Rear foglamp
Changing the bulb .......................... 123
Display message ............................ 247
Switching on/of f........................... 117
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 293
Rear shelf ........................................... 294 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

Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 292
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 44
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 231
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat bel t......................... 45
Adjusting the height ......................... 45
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Display message ............................ 242
Fastening ......................................... 45
Important safety guidelines ............. 43
Introduction ..................................... 43
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 46
Releasing ......................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Warning lamp (function) ................... 46
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 108
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 107
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 110
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 108
Cleaning the cover ......................... 313
Important safety notes .................. 106
Seat heating problem .................... 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 115
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 110
Securing a load .................................. 293
Securing luggage ............................... 293
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 311
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 228
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 356
Coolant (engine) ............................ 356
Engine oil ....................................... 355 Fuel ................................................ 352
Important safety notes .................. 352
Washer fluid ................................... 357
Setting a speed
see Cruise control
Setting the air distribution ............... 133
Setting the airflow ............................ 134
Setting the date/time format
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Setting the language
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Setting the time
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 231
On-board computer ....................... 228
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 232
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 153
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 117
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 99
Convenience opening ...................... 98
Important safety notes .................... 97
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Resetting ....................................... 100
Reversing feature ............................. 98
Sidebag ................................................ 48
SIM card
Inserting ........................................ 284
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
SMS
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Snow chains ...................................... 337
Socket
Luggage compartment ................... 299
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 299
General notes ................................ 299
Rear compartment ......................... 299
Sound
Switching on/of f........................... 278 Index
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