2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV sport mode

iIf RACE START is used repeatedly within a
short period of time, it is only available again
after the vehicle has been driven a certain
distance.
AMG adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem
General notes
The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously. This improves driving
safety and ride comfort.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheel
and depends on:
Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty
Rthe road surface condition, e.g. bumps
Ryour individual selection of SportorComfort
The suspension setting is adjusted using the
corresponding button in the center console.
iThe mode can also be set using the AMG
DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Ypage 131).
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, Comfortmode is
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see (
Ypage 124).
Sport mode
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
Sport mode ensures even better contact with
the road. Select this mode when employing a
sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads.
XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up. You have selected
Sport mode. The
AMG Suspension System SPORT
mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
Comfort mode
In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics of
your vehicle are more comfortable. Select this
mode if you favor a more comfortable driving
style, but also when driving fast on straight
roads, e.g. highways.
XPress button :again so that indicator
lamp ;goes out.
You have selected Comfortmode.
The AMG
SuspensionSystemCOMFORTmes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
4MATIC
!
Never tow the vehicle with one axle raised.
This may damage the differential. Damage of
this sort is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty. All wheels must remain
either on the ground or be fully raised.
Observe the instructions for towing the vehi-
cle with all wheels in full contact with the
ground.
4MATIC, together with ESP
®, improves the trac-
tion of your vehicle whenever a drive wheel
spins due to insufficient grip.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override
the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take
account of road, weather and traffic conditions.
4MATIC is only an aid. You are responsible for
the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time and for staying in
your lane.
If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip:
ROnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
RAccelerate less when driving.
iIn wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if you
use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow chains
if necessary.
Driving systems165
Driving and parking
Z

For further information on the COMAND con-
troller; see the digital COMAND operating
instructions.
Activating the 360° camera using
reverse gear
The 360° camera images can be automatically
displayed by engaging reverse gear.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position2
in the ignition lock.
XMake sure that the Activation by R gearfunction is selected in COMAND (see Digital
Operator's Manual).
XTo show the 360° camera image: engage
reverse gear.
The COMAND display shows the area behind
the vehicle in split screen:
Rvehicle with guide lines
Rtop view of the vehicle
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
RDisplays in the COMAND display
RDisplay with the PARKTRONIC display
Exiting 360° camera display mode
As soon as your vehicle exceeds a speed of
10 mph (16 km/h) with the function activated,
the function switches off. The COMAND display
switches back to the previously selected view.
You can also switch the display by selecting the & symbol in the display and pressing Wthe
COMAND controller to confirm.
ATTENTION ASSIST
General notes
ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long,
monotonous journeys, such as on highways. It is
active in the 37 mph (60 km/h) to 125 mph
(200 km/h) range. If ATTENTION ASSIST
detects typical indicators of fatigue or increas-
ing lapses in concentration on the part of the
driver, it suggests taking a break.
Important safety notes
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to the driver. It
might not always recognize fatigue or increasing inattentiveness in time or fail to recognize them
at all. The system is not a substitute for a well-
rested and attentive driver.
The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is
restricted and warnings may be delayed or not
occur at all:
Rif the length of the journey is less than approx-
imately 30 minutes
Rif the road condition is poor, e.g. if the surface
is uneven or if there are potholes
Rif there is a strong side wind
Rif you have adopted a sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds or high rates of accel-
eration
Rif you are predominantly driving slower than
37 mph (60 km/h) or faster than 125 mph
(200 km/h)
Rif the time has been set incorrectly
Rin active driving situations, such as when you
change lanes or change your speed
ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you continue
your journey and starts assessing your tiredness
again if:
Ryou switch off the engine
Ryou take off your seat belt and open the driv-
er's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or to
take a break
Displaying the attention level
You can have current status information dis-
played in the assistance menu (Ypage 193) of
the on-board computer.
XSelect the Assistance display for Attention
Assist using the on-board computer
(
Ypage 194).
180Driving systems
Driving and parking

temperature. Avoid driving at full engine out-
put during this time.
SETUP
:Drive systemComfort/Sport/Sport +
;Chassis Comfort/Sport/Sport +
=Transmission D/M
?ESP®On/Offor SPORT handling mode
Sport
SETUP displays the following information and
functions:
Rthe digital speedometer
Rthe gear indicator
Rthe drive system setting
Rthe suspension mode
Rthe transmission position
Rthe ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) status
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the AMGmenu.
XPress9repeatedly until SETUP appears.
RACE TIMER
Displaying and starting RACE TIMER
:Lap
;RACE TIMER
The RACE TIMER is only intended for use on a
closed race circuit. Do not use the function on
public roads. You can start the RACE TIMER when the engine
is running or if the SmartKey is in position
2in
the ignition lock.
XPress =or; on the steering wheel to
select the AMGmenu.
XPress the9button repeatedly until the
RACE TIMER appears.
XTo start: press the abutton to start the
RACE TIMER.
Displaying the intermediate time
XPress the =or; button to select
Interm. Time.
XPress ato confirm.
The intermediate time appears for five sec-
onds.
Starting a new lap
:RACE TIMER
;Fastest lap time (best lap)
=Lap
XPress ato confirm New Lap.
iIt is possible to store a maximum of sixteen
laps. The 16th lap can only be completed with
Finish Lap
.
Stopping the RACE TIMER
198Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays

Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
÷NThe yellow ESP®warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion.
ESP®or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at
least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated.
XWhen pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary.
XEase off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
XAdapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
XDo not deactivate ESP®.
In rare cases (
Ypage 65) , it may be best to deactivate ESP®.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP®(Ypage 64).
åN The yellow ESP®OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ESP®is deactivated. ESP®will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a
wheel starts to spin.
GWARNING
If ESP
®is switched off, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
Further driving systems or driving safety systems are thus restricted.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XReactivate ESP®.
In rare cases (
Ypage 65) , it may be best to deactivate ESP®.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP®(Ypage 64).
XAdapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
If ESP
®cannot be activated:
XDrive on carefully.
XContact a qualified specialist workshop and have ESP®checked.
MN Mercedes-AMG vehicles only:
The yellow SPORT handling mode warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
SPORT handling mode is activated.
GWARNING
When SPORT handling mode is switched on, ESP
®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XOnly switch to SPORT handling mode in accordance with the conditions descri-
bed in the "Activating/deactivating ESP®" section (Ypage 65).
232Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

Observe the legally required minimum tire tread
depth (Ypage 300). Winter tires can reduce the
braking distance on snow-covered surfaces in
comparison with summer tires. The braking dis-
tance is still much further than on surfaces that
are not icy or covered with snow. Take appro-
priate care when driving.
Further information on winter tires (M+S tires)
(
Ypage 301).
Temperature
GWARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause excessive heat
build-up and possible tire failure.
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus-
tained high temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Tire labeling
Overview
:Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(Ypage 318)
;Department of Transportation, Tire Identifi-
cation Number (Ypage 317)
=Maximum load rating (Ypage 316)
?Maximum tire pressures (Ypage 305)
AManufacturer
BTire material (Ypage 317)
CTire size designation, load-bearing capacity
and speed rating (Ypage 314)
DLoad index (Ypage 316)
ETire name
The markings described above are on the tire in
addition to the tire name (sales designation) and
the manufacturer's name.
iTire data is vehicle-specific and may deviate
from the data in the example.
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity and speed rating
GWARNING
Exceeding the stated tire load-bearing capa-
city and the approved maximum speed could
lead to tire damage or the tire bursting. There is a risk of accident.
Therefore, only use tire types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model. Observe the
314All about wheels and tires
Wheels and tires