2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV ECO mode

Limited braking performance on salt-
treated roads
If you drive on salted roads, a layer of salt resi-
due may form on the brake discs and brake
pads. This can result in a significantly longer
braking distance.
RIn order to prevent any salt build-up, apply the
brakes occasionally while paying attention to the traffic conditions.
RCarefully depress the brake pedal and the
beginning and end of a journey.
RMaintain a greater distance to the vehicle
ahead.
Servicing the brakes
!The brake fluid level may be too low, if:
Rif the red brake warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster and
Ryou hear a warning tone while the engine is
running
Observe additional warning messages in the
multifunction display.
The brake fluid level may be too low due to
brake pad wear or leaking brake lines.
Have the brake system checked immediately.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop to
arrange this.
!A function or performance test should only
be carried out on a 2-axle dynamometer. If
you wish to operate the vehicle on such a
dynamometer, please consult a qualified spe- cialist workshop in advance. You could oth-
erwise damage the drive train or the brake
system.
!As the ESP®system operates automatically,
the engine and the ignition must be switched
off (the SmartKey must be in position uor
1 in the ignition lock), if the electric parking
brake is tested on a braking dynamometer
(maximum 10 seconds).
Braking triggered automatically by ESP
®may
cause severe damage to the brake system.
All checks and maintenance work on the brake
system must be carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Have brake pads installed and brake fluid
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. If the brake system has only been subject to
moderate loads, you should test the functional-
ity of your brakes at regular intervals.
You can find a description of Brak
e Assist (BAS)
on (Ypage 61).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only have
brake pads/linings installed on your vehicle
which have been approved for Mercedes-Benz
vehicles or which correspond to an equivalent
quality standard. Brake pads/linings which have
not been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles
or which are not of an equivalent quality could
affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use
brake fluid that has been specially approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or which corre-
sponds to an equivalent quality standard. Brake
fluid which has not been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which is not of an
equivalent quality could affect your vehicle's
operating safety.
Checking brake lining thickness
You can measure the break pad/lining thick-
ness using a test gage. Color-coding (green or
red) on the test gage allows you to determine
whether the brake pad/lining thickness is still
sufficient. The test gage is in the vehicle docu-
ment wallet in the glove box.
Front wheel
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Canceling start-off assist
XRemove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
XReactivate ESP®.
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles)
Important safety notes
iRACE ST ART must not beused on normal
roads. RACE ST ART must only be activated
and used on dedicated road circuits, outside
of public road use.
iRACE ST ARTisonly availab le in
Mercedes‑AMG veh icles.
GWAR NING
If you use RACE ST ART, individual tires may
start to spinand the veh iclecould skid.
Dependin g on the selected ESP
®mode, there
is an increased risk of skiddin g and having an
acc iden t. Make sure that no persons, animals
or obstacles are within range of the veh icle.
RACE ST ART enables optimal acceleration from
a standing start. For this, a suitably high-grip
road surface isrequired and the veh icleand tires
must be ingood working order.
iObserve the safety notes on driving safety
systems (Ypage 60).
Be sure to read the safety notes and informa-
tion on ESP
®(Ypage 63).
Conditions for activation
You can activate RACE START if:
Rthe doors, hood and the trunk lidare closed.
Rthe engine isrunning and the transmission,
all- wheel drive clutch and the engine are at
operating temperature.
Rthe steering wheel is inthe straight-ahead
position.
Rthe veh icle isstationary and the brake pedal is
depr essed (left foot).
Rthe transmission is inposition h.
Rdrive program S,S+ orRACE isselected
(Ypage 131)
Activating RACE START
XDepress the brake pedal with your left foot
and keep it depressed.
XPull and hold both steering wheel paddle shift-
ers.
XThe RACE START Confirm: Paddle UPCancel: Paddle DOWNmessage appears in
the multifunction display.
XRelease both steering wheel paddle shifters.
iIf the activation conditions are no longer ful-
fille d,RACE START is canceled. The RACE
START Not Possible See Operator'sManualmessage appears in the multifunction
display.
XTo cancel: pull the left steering wheel paddle
shifter (Ypage 138).
or
XTo confi rm:pull the right steering wheel pad-
dle shifter (Ypage 138).
The RACESTARTAvailableDepressgaspedalmessage appears inthe multifunction
display.
iIf you donot depress the accelerator pedal
wit hin a few seconds, RACE START is can-
celed. The multifunction display shows the
RACE START Canceled
message.
XFully depress the accelerator pedal.
The engine speed is increased.
The RACE
STARTReleasebraketostartmessage appears in the multifunction display.
iIfyou do not release the brake pedal within
a short time, RACE START willbe canceled.
The multifunction display shows theRACE
START Canceledmessage.
XTake your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum acceler-
ation.
The RACE
STARTActivemessage appears in
the multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle
reaches a speed of approximately 50 km/h.
RACE START is deactivated immediately if you
release the accelerator pedal during RACE
ST ART or ifany of the activation conditions are
no longer fulfilled. The RACE START Not Pos‐
sible See Operator's ManualorRACESTART Canceledmessage appears inthe mul-
tifunction display.
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Driving and parking

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).
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Trip menu
Standard display
XPress and hold the %button on the steer-
ing wheel until the Tripmenu with trip odom-
eter :and odometer ;appears.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset"
:Distance
;Driving time
=Average speed
?Average fuel consumption
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Tripmenu.
XPress the9or: button to select
From Startor From Reset.
The values in the From
Startsubmenu are cal-
culated from the start of a journey whilst the
values in the From Reset
submenu are calcu-
lated from the last time the submenu was reset
(
Ypage 190).
In the following cases, the trip computer is auto-
matically reset From Start
:
Rthe ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours.
R999 hours have been exceeded.
R9,999 miles have been exceeded.
When 9,999 hours or 99,999 miles have been
exceeded, the trip computer is automatically
reset From Reset
.
ECO display
The ECO display is not available in Mercedes-
AMG vehicles.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Tripmenu.
XPress the9or: button to select ECODISPLAY.
If the ignition remains switched off for longer
than four hours, the ECO display will be auto-
matically reset.
For more information on the ECO display, see
(
Ypage 147).
Displaying the range and current fuel
consumption
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the menu only shows
range :.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Tripmenu.
XPress9or: to select the display with
approximate range :and current fuel con-
sumption ;.
Approximate range :that can be covered is
calculated according to your current driving
style and the amount of fuel in the tank. If
there is only a small amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank, a vehicle being refueled C
appears instead of approximate range :.
Recuperation display =shows you if energy
has been recuperated from the kinetic energy
in overrun mode and saved in the battery.
Recuperation display =depends on the
engine installed and is therefore not available
in all vehicles.
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On-board computer and displays
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SmartKey
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Â
KeyDoesNotBelongto Vehicle
You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
XUse the correct SmartKey.
Â
Take Your Key fromIgnition
The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
A warning tone sounds
XRemove the SmartKey.
Â
Obtain a New Key
The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Â
Replace Key Battery
The SmartKey battery is discharged.
XChange the battery (Ypage 72).
Â
Don't Forget YourKey
The display message is shown for a maximum of 60 seconds and is
only a reminder.
You have opened the driver's door with the engine switched off. The
SmartKey is not in the ignition lock. A warning tone sounds.
XTake the SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle.
Â
Key Not Detected(red display message)
The SmartKey is not in the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle cen-
trally or start the engine.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 143).
XLocate the SmartKey.
Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves, the
SmartKey is not detected whilst the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 143).
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and drive in SmartKey
mode.
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On-board computer and displays

Operating system
Overview
General notes
!Do not use the space in front of the display
for storage. Objects placed here could dam-
age the display or impair its function. Avoid
any direct contact with the display surface.
Pressure on the display surface may result in
impairments to the display, which could be
irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair your
ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-con-
trolled switch-off feature. The brightness is
automatically reduced if the temperature is too
high. The display may temporarily switch off
completely.
Cleaning instructions
!Do not touch the display. The display has a
very sensitive high-gloss surface; there is a
risk of scratching. If you have to clean the
screen, however, use a mild cleaning agent
and a soft, lint-free cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when
cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible dam-
age to the display.
Switching the multimedia system
on/off
XPress the qcontrol knob.
Adjusting the volume
XTurn the qcontrol knob.
The volume is adjusted:
Rfor the currently selected media source
Rduring traffic or navigation announcements
Rin hands-free mode during an active call
Switching the sound on or off
XPress the 8button on the control panel.
If the audio output is switched off, the status
line will show the 8symbol. If you switch the media source or set the volume, the sound
is automatically switched on.
iNavigation announcements will be heard
even if the sound is muted.
Functions
The multimedia system has the following func-
tions:
RRadio mode
RMedia mode with media search
RSound systems
RNavigation system
COMAND: navigation via the hard drive
Audio 20: navigation via SD card
RCommunication functions
RSIRIUS Weather (COMAND)
RVehicle functions with system settings
RFavorites functions
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
Rselect menu items on the display
Renter characters
Rselect a destination on the map
Rsave entries
The controller can be:
Rturned 3
Rslid left or right 1
Rslid forwards or back 4
Rslid diagonally2
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held 7
Back button
You can use the%button to exit a menu or to
call up the main menu of the current operating
mode.
XTo exit the menu: briefly press the%
button.
The multimedia system changes to the next
higher menu level in the current operating
mode.
XTo call up the main menu: press the%
button for longer than two seconds.
The multimedia system changes to the main
menu of the current operating mode.
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Multimedia system

Favorites button
You can assign predefinedfunction susin gth e
g favorite sbutto nand call them up by press-
ing th ebutto n (
Ypage 241).
Favorites
Calling up and exiting favorites
XTo call up :press th eg buttonon th econ-
troller .
XSelect afavorite ,e.g. Vehicl e.
The favorite sare displayed.
XTo exit :press th eg buttonagain .
Adding favorites
Adding predefined favorites
XPress th eg button.
XCOMAND: slide6thecontroller.
XAudio 20: slide5or6 thecontroller.
The men ubar is displayed.
XSelec tReassign.
The categories are displayed.
XSelec t acategory.
The favorite sare displayed.
XSelec t afavorite .
XCOMAND: to add thefavorite to th edesired
position ,tur nand press th econtroller.
If afavorite has already been added at this
position ,it will be overwritten.
XAudio 20: to add thefavorite to th edesired
position ,turn, slide 5or6 and press th e
controller.
If afavorite has already been added at this
position ,it will be overwritten.
Adding your own favorites
You can add climat econtrol as afavorite ,for
example.
XSelec tVehicl eQVehicle Settings.
XPress and hold th eg buttonuntil th e
favorite sare displayed.
XAd d a favorite to th edesired position .
If afavorite has already been added at this
position ,it will be overwritten.
Navigation mode
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipmen tintegrate din th evehi-
cle when driving ,you may be distracte dfrom
th etraffic situation .You could also lose con-
trol of th evehicle. Ther eis aris kof an acci-
dent.
Only operate this equipmen twhen th etraffic
situation permits. If you are no tsure that this
is possible ,park th evehicl epayin gattention
to traffic condition sand operate th eequip-
men twhen th evehicl eis stationary.
You must observ eth elegal requirements for th e
country in whic hyou are currentl ydriving when
operating th enavigation system.
General notes
Amon gother things, correct functioning of th e
navigation system depend son GPS reception .In
certai nsituations, GPS reception may be
impaired ,there may be interferenc eor there
may be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels or
parking garages.
Audio 20 is equipped wit hGarmin
®MA PPILOT
(see th emanufacturer' soperating instructions).
The Garmin
®MA PPILOT operating instruction s
are store don th eSD car das aPD Ffile .The SD
car dbox contains aquic kguide .
The followin gdescription sapply to navigation
wit hCOMAND .Further information can be
foun din th eDigital Operator's Manual.
Selecting a route type and route options
Multimedia system:
XSelec tNav iQNavigation.
The map shows th evehicle's curren tposition .
XSlide6thecontroller.
XSelec tOption sQRout eSettings.
Notes for rout etypes:
REco Route
RDynami cTraffi cRoute
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these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
Programming
Programming the buttons
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Ypage 264).
Garage door remote controlAis not included
with the integrated garage door opener.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 124).
XSelect one of buttons ;to? to control the
garage door drive.
XTo start program mode: press and hold one
of buttons ;to? on the integrated garage
door opener.
The garage door opener is now in program
mode. After a short time, indicator lamp :
lights up yellow.
Indicator lamp :lights up yellow as soon as
button ;,=or? is stored for the first time.
If the selected button has already been pro-
gramed, indicator lamp :will only light up
yellow after ten seconds have elapsed.
XRelease button ;,=or?. Indicator
lamp :flashes yellow.
XTo program the remote control: point
garage door remote control Atowards but-
tons ;to? on the rear-view mirror at a dis-
tance of 2 to 8 in (5 to 20 cm).
XPress and hold button Bon remote control
A until indicator lamp :lights up green.
When indicator lamp :lights up green: pro-
gramming is finished. When indicator lamp
:flashes green: pro-
gramming was successful. The next step is to
synchronize the rolling code (
Ypage 265).
XRelease button Bon remote control Afor
the garage door drive system.
If indicator lamp :lights up red: repeat the
programing procedure for the corresponding
button on the rear-view mirror. When doing
so, vary the distance between remote control
A and the rear-view mirror.
The required distance between remote con-
trol Aand the integrated garage door opener
depends on the garage door drive system.
Several attempts might be necessary. You
should test every position for at least
25 seconds before trying another position.
Synchronizing the rolling code
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Ypage 264).
If the garage door system uses a rolling code,
you will also have to synchronize the garage
door system with the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror. To do this you will
need to use the programming button on the door
drive control panel. The programming button
may be located in different places depending on
the manufacturer. It is usually located on the
door drive unit on the garage ceiling.
Familiarize yourself with the garage door drive
operating instructions, e.g. under "Program-
ming additional remote controls", before carry-
ing out the following steps.
Your vehicle must be within reach of the garage
door or gate opener drive. Make sure that nei-
ther your vehicle nor any persons/objects are
present within the sweep of the door or gate.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 124).
XGet out of the vehicle.
XPress the programming button on the door
drive unit.
Usually, you now have 30 seconds to initiate
the next step.
XGet into the vehicle.
XPress previously programed button ;,=
or ? on the integrated garage door opener
repeatedly and in quick succession until the
door closes.
The rolling code synchronization is then com- plete.
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Stowage and features
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