2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV window

XPush release lever:down completely.
The steering column is unlocked.
XAdjust the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion.
XPush release lever :up completely.
The steering column is locked.
XCheck if the steering column is locked. When
doing so, try to push the steering wheel up or down or try to move it in the fore-and-aft
direction.
Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
XAnti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever :for-
wards or back.
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or2 in the
ignition lock (Ypage 124).
XExterior mirror on the front-passenger side:
press button ;.
Exterior mirror on the driver's side: press but-
ton :.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding but-
ton lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after some
time. You can adjust the selected exterior
mirror using button =as long as the indicator
lamp is lit.
XPress button =up, down, or to the right or
left until you have adjusted the exterior mirror
to the correct position. You should have a
good overview of traffic conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger field of vision.
After the engine has been started, the exterior
mirrors are automatically heated at low outside
temperatures. Heating takes a maximum of ten
minutes.
iYou can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster.
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z

For this reason, you should always switch off
the windshield wipers in dry weather.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: in the ÄorÅ
position, the appropriate wiping frequency is
automatically set according to the intensity of
the rain. In the Åposition, the rain sensor is
more sensitive than in the Äposition, caus-
ing the windshield wiper to wipe more fre-
quently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield will
no longer be wiped properly. This could prevent
you from observing the traffic conditions.
Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
:
è Switch
2ôWipes with washer fluid
3ISwitches on intermittent wiping
40 Switches off intermittent wiping
5ô Wipes with washer fluid
XSwitch on the ignition.
XSlide switch :on the combination switch to
the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
the è symbol appears in the assistance
graphic in the instrument cluster. Further
information on the assistance graphic
(
Ypage 194).
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!To avoid damaging the wiper blades, make
sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the
wiper.
!Never open the hood/tailgate if a wiper arm
has been folded away from the windshield/
rear window.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear
window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the
wiper arm without a wiper blade and it falls
onto the windshield/rear window, the wind-
shield/rear window may be damaged by the
force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Changing the windshield wiper blades
Removing the wiper blades
XVehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEY-
LESS-GO start function: remove the Smart-
Key from the ignition lock.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-
GO start function: switch off the engine.
XFold the wiper arm away from the windshield.
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Lights and windshield wipers
Z

Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Removing a wiper blade
XVehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEY-
LESS-GO start function:remove the Smart-
Key from the ignition lock.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-
GO start function: switch off the engine.
XFold wiper arm?away from the rear window.
XPress both release clips ;.
XFold wiper blade:in the direction of
arrow =away from wiper arm ?.
XRemove wiper blade:in the direction of
arrow A.
Installing a wiper blade
XPosition new wiper blade :with recess B
on lug A.
XFold wiper blade :in the direction of
arrow =onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips ;engage in bracket ?.
XMake sure that wiper blade :is seated cor-
rectly.
XFold the wiper arm back onto the rear win-
dow.
Problems with the windshield wipers
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The windshield wipers
are jammed.Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper
movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
XFor safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the igni-
tion lock.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers
fail completely.The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
XSelect another wiper speed on the combination switch.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
The windshield washer
fluid from the spray noz-
zles no longer hits the
center of the windshield.The spray nozzles are misaligned.
XHave the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Z

Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the fol-
lowing pages. The windows could otherwise fog
up.
To prevent the windows from fogging up:
Rswitch off climate control only briefly
Rswitch on air-recirculation mode only briefly
Rswitch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function
Rswitch on the defrost windshield function
briefly, if required
The air-conditioning system or dual-zone auto-
matic climate control regulates the temperature and the humidity of the vehicle interior and fil-
ters undesirable substances from the air.
The air-conditioning system or dual-zone auto-
matic climate control can only be operated
when the engine is running. Optimum operation
is only achieved with the side windows and pan- orama roof with power tilt/sliding panel closed.
If you start the engine using your smartphone,
the last selected climate control setting is reac-
tivated (
Ypage 84).
The residual heat function can only be activated
or deactivated with the ignition switched off
(
Ypage 121). Always keep the ventilation flaps behind the
side trim panel in the cargo compartment clear
(
Ypage 107). Otherwise the vehicle will not be
ventilated correctly.
iVentilate the vehicle for a brief period during
warm weather, e.g. using the convenience
opening feature (
Ypage 84). This will speed
up the cooling process and the desired inte-
rior temperature will be reached more
quickly.
iThe integrated filter filters out most parti-
cles of dust and soot and completely filters
out pollen. It also reduces gaseous pollutants
and odors. A clogged filter reduces the
amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior.
For this reason, you should always observe
the interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Maintenance Booklet. As it
depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Maintenance Book-
let.
iIt is possible that under certain circumstan-
ces the residual heat function may be activa-
ted automatically an hour after the SmartKey
has been removed in order to dry the aut
o-
matic climate control. The vehicle is then ven-
tilated for 30 minutes.
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Climate control

Air-conditioning system controlpanel
USAonly
:
Sets th etemperature (Ypage 118)
;Defroststh ewindshield (Ypage 119)
=Sets theair distribution (Ypage 118)
?Switches air-recirculation mod eon/off (Ypage 121)
ASets theairflow (Ypage 119)
BSwitches coolin gwit hair dehumidification on/off (Ypage 117)
CSwitches therear window defroste ron/off (Ypage 120)
Canada only
:
Sets thetemperature (Ypage 118)
;Defroststh ewindshield (Ypage 119)
=Sets theair distribution (Ypage 118)
?Switches air-recirculation mod eon/off (Ypage 121)
ASets theairflow (Ypage 119)
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BSwitches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Ypage 117)
CSwitches the rear window defroster on/off (Ypage 120)
Notes on using the air-conditioning
system
Air-conditioning system
Below, you can find a number of notes and rec-
ommendations to help you use the air-condi-
tioning system optimally.
RSwitch on the air-conditioning system by turn- ing control knob Aclockwise to the desired
position (except position 0).
RSet the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
RRecommendation for avoiding misted
windows at low exterior temperatures or
in rain: switch on the ¿cooling with dehu-
midification function (
Ypage 117).
Set air distribution to ¯and if possible
switch off PandO (
Ypage 118).
Deactivate air-recirculation mode e
(
Ypage 121).
Set airflow control Ato a setting between 3
and 6(
Ypage 119).
RRecommendation for rapid cooling or
heating of the vehicle interior: briefly set
airflow control Ato a setting between 3and
6 (
Ypage 119).
RRecommendation for a constant vehicle
interior temperature: set airflow controlA
to a setting between 1and 3(
Ypage 119).
RRecommendation for air distribution in
winter: select the Oand¯ settings
(
Ypage 118).
Recommendation for air distribution in
summer: select the PorP and¯
settings (
Ypage 118).
ROnly use the "Windshield defrosting" function
briefly until the windshield is clear again.
ROnly use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if
there are unpleasant outside odors or when in
a tu
nnel. The windows could otherwise fog up,
since no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in
air-recirculation mode.
RIf you change the settings of the climate con-
trol system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds at
the bottom of the screen on the multimedia
system display; see Digital Operator's Man-
ual. You will see the current settings of the
various climate control functions.
DYNAMIC SELECT button (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
You can choose between various drive programs
with the DYNAMIC SELECT button
(
Ypage 130).
If you have selected drive program E:
Rwhen heating, the electrical heater booster is
deactivated and in the warming-up phase
heat output is reduced
Rthe rear window defroster running time is
reduced
Depending on the configuration, climate set-
tings may also be influenced in the drive pro-
gram I.
If you have selected drive program Cor S, cli-
mate settings are not influenced.
ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off, the climate
control system only operates at a reduced capa-
city. If you require the full climate control output,
you can switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button (
Ypage 129).
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Climate control

Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
USAonly
:
Sets the temperature, left (Ypage 118)
;Sets climate control to automatic (Ypage 118)
=Defrosts the windshield (Ypage 119)
?Increases the airflow (Ypage 119)
ASets the air distribution (Ypage 118)
BDisplay
CSwitches air-recirculation mode on/off (Ypage 121)
DActivates/deactivates climate control (Ypage 117)
ESets the temperature, right (Ypage 118)
FActivates or deactivates maximum cooling (Ypage 120)
GSwitches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Ypage 117)
HReduces the airflow (Ypage 119)
ISwitches the rear window defroster on/off (Ypage 120)
JSwitches the ZONE function on/off (Ypage 119)
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Climate control

Canada only
:
Sets the temperature, left (Ypage 118)
;Sets climate control to automatic (Ypage 118)
=Defrosts the windshield (Ypage 119)
?Increases the airflow (Ypage 119)
ASets the air distribution (Ypage 118)
BDisplay
CSwitches air-recirculation mode on/off (Ypage 121)
DActivates/deactivates climate control (Ypage 117)
ESets the temperature, right (Ypage 118)
FSwitches the residual heat on or off (Ypage 121)
GSwitches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Ypage 117)
HReduces the airflow (Ypage 119)
ISwitches the rear window defroster on/off (Ypage 120)
JSwitches the ZONE function on/off (Ypage 119)
Optimum use of dual-zone automatic
climate control
Climate control system
The following contains instructions and recom-
mendations to enable you to get the most out of
your dual-zone automatic climate control.
RActivate climate control using the Ãand
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps in the
à and¿ buttons light up.
RSet the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
ROnly use the "Windshield defrosting" function
briefly until the windshield is clear again.
ROnly use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if
there are unpleasant outside odors or when in
a tunnel. The windows could otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in
air-recirculation mode.
RUse the ZONE function to adopt the temper-
ature settings on the driver's side for the
front-passenger side as well. The indicator
lamp in the
ábutton goes out.
RUse the residual heat function if you want to
heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when the
ignition is switched off. The residual heat
function can only be activated or deactivated
with the ignition switched off.
RIf you change the settings of the climate con-
trol system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds at
the bottom of the screen on the multimedia
system display; see Digital Operator's Man-
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Climate control