2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV maintenance reset

Operating safety
Declarations of conformity
USA:"The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the two following two conditions: 1)
These devices may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and 2) These devices must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. Changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may
not cause interference, and (2) These devices
must accept any interference, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation of
the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended forthe connection of diagnostic equipment at a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of vehicle systems. As a result, the
operating safety of the vehicle could be affec-
ted. There is a risk of an accident.
Only connect equipment to a diagnostics con-
nection in the vehicle, which is approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
GWARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
!If the engine is switched off and equipment
on the diagnostics connection is used, the
starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con-
nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor-
mation being reset, for example. This may lead
to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of
the next emissions test during the main inspec-
tion.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali-
fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary
specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to
correctly carry out the work required on your
vehicle. This is especially the case for work rel-
evant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
Rwork relevant to safety
Rservice and maintenance work
Rrepair work
Ralterations, installation work and modifica-
tions
Rwork on electronic components
Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or oth-
ers could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driving
your vehicle:
Rthe safety notes in this manual
Rtechnical data for the vehicle
Rtraffic rules and regulations
Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
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Introduction
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Information about Service
Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service
interval display
!If th eASSYS TPLU Sservic einterval display
has been inadvertentl yreset ,this setting can
be correcte dat aqualified specialist work-
shop.
Hav eservic ewor kcarried out as describe din
th eMaintenance Booklet .This may otherwise
lead to increased wear and damag eto th e
major assemblies or th evehicle.
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an author-
ize dMercedes-Ben zCenter, will reset th e
ASSYS TPLU Sservic einterval display after th e
servic ewor khas been carried out .You can also
obtain further information on maintenance
work, for example.
Special service requirements
The specifie dmaintenance interval takes only
th enormal operation of th evehicl eint o
account. Under arduous operating condition sor
increased load on th evehicle, maintenance
wor kmust be carried out mor efrequently, for
example:
Rregular cit ydriving wit hfrequen tintermediat e
stops
Rif th evehicl eis primarily used to travel short
distances
Ruse in mountainous terrain or on poor road
surfaces
Rif th eengin eis often lef tidlin gfor lon gperiods
Rin particularly dust yconditions, or if air-recir-
culation mod eis frequentl yused
In these or similar operating conditions, have
th einterio rfilter, engin eair cleaner, engin eoil
and oil filter, for example, changed mor efre-
quently. Under arduous operating conditions,
th etires must be checke dmor eoften .Further
information can be obtained at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. an authorize dMercedes-
Ben zCenter.
Driving abroad
An extensive Mercedes-Ben zService network is
also available in other countries .You can obtain
further information from any authorize d
Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
Care
General notes
HEnvironmental not e
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloth sin an environmentally responsible man -
ner.
!When cleaning your car ,do no tuse:
Rdry, coars eor har dcloth s
Rabrasive cleaning agents
Rsolvents
Rcleaning agents containing solvents
Do no tscrub.
Do no ttouch th esurfaces and film swit hhar d
objects ,e.g. rings or ice scrapers. Otherwise,
you may scratch or damag eth esurfaces and
films.
!Do no tpark your vehicl efor alon gperiod of
time directly after cleaning ,particularly after
cleaning th ewhee lrim wit hwhee lcleaner.
Whee lcleane rcan lead to th eincreased cor-
rosion of th ebrak edisc sand pads. Therefore,
driv efor afew minute safter cleaning .By
heating up th ebrakes, th ebrak edisc sand
pads dry. The vehicl ecan then be parked for a
lon gperiod of time.
Regular car eof your vehicl eis acondition for
retaining th equalit yin th elon gterm .
Use car eproducts and cleaning agents recom-
mended and approve dby Mercedes-Benz.
Washing the vehicle and cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash
GWARNIN G
Braking efficiency is reduce dafter washing
th evehicle. Ther eis aris kof an accident.
Afte rth evehicl ehas been washed, brak e
carefully while payin gattention to th etraffic
condition suntil full braking power is restored .
!When DistancePilot DISTRONI Cor th e
HOLD function is activated, th evehicl e
brakes automatically in certain situations.
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Maintenance and care