2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV mirror

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................24
Introduction .......................................... .24
Operation ............................................... 24
Introduction ......................................... 25
Protecting the environment ...................2 5
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .25
Operator's Manual ................................. 26
Service and vehicle operation ................2 6
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR codes for the rescue card ................2 8
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 28
Information on copyright ....................... 29
At a glance ........................................... 31
Cockpit .................................................. 31
Instrument cluster ................................. 32
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33
Center console ...................................... 34
Door control panel ................................. 37
Overhead control panel .........................3 8
Safety................................................... 39
Panic alarm ............................................ 39
Occupant safety .................................... 39
Children in the vehicle ........................... 53
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 59
Driving safety systems ........................... 60
Protection against theft .........................6 7
Opening and closing...........................69
SmartKey ............................................... 69
Doors ..................................................... 75
Cargo compartment .............................. .77
Side windows ......................................... 83
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 87
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....91
Correct driver's seat position ................ 91
Seats ..................................................... 91
Steering wheel ....................................... 96 Mirrors ................................................... 97
Memory function ................................... 99
Lights and windshield wipers
..........101
Exterior lighting ................................... 101
Interior lighting .................................... 104
Replacing bulbs ................................... 105
Windshield wipers ................................ 108
Climate control ................................. 112
Overview of climate control systems ... 112
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 117
Air vents .............................................. 122
Driving and parking ..........................123
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 123
Driving ................................................. 123
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ......... 130
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 131
Automatic transmission ....................... 132
Refueling ............................................. 140
Parking ................................................ 143
Driving tips .......................................... 146
Driving systems ................................... 154
On-board computer and displays ....185
Important safety notes ........................ 185
Displays and operation ........................ 185
Menus and submenus ......................... 188
Display messages ................................ 200
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 227
Multimedia system ...........................239
General notes ...................................... 239
Important safety notes ........................ 239
Function restrictions ............................ 239
Operating system ................................ 240
Stowage and features ......................247
Loading guidelines ............................... 247
Stowage areas ..................................... 247
2Contents

Center consoleLower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................ .196
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........6 9
Change of address .............................. 26
Change of ownership .......................... 26
Changing a wheel
Wheels and tires ............................ 320
Child
Restraint system .............................. 55
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 58
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 56
On the front-passenger seat ............ 57
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 58
Top Tether ...................................... .56
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 58
Rear doors ...................................... .59
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .54
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 53
Cigarette lighter ................................ 25 6
Clea

ning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .278
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 113
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 115
Controlling automatically ...............1 18
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 117
Defrosting the windows ................. 120
Defrosting the windshield .............. 119
General notes ................................ 112
Indicator lamp ................................ 118
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 116
Maximum cooling .......................... 120
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 114
Overview of systems ......................1 12
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 121 Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 118
Refrigerant ..................................... 332
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 333
Setting the air distribution ............. 118
Setting the air vents ......................1
22
Setting the airflow ......................... 119
Setting the temperature ................ 118
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 121
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 121
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 120
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 119
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 31
see Instrument cluster
Collision warning
see Active Brake Assist
COMAND
Driving dynamics display ............... 168
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 279
Combination switch .......................... 103
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 267
Calling up ....................................... 267
Magnetic field zone maps .............. 268
Setting ........................................... 267
Connecti ng a U
SB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 189
Controller ........................................... 240
Convenience closing feature .............. 85
Convenience opening feature ............ 84
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 272
Display message ............................ 214
Filling capacity ............................... 332
Important safety notes .................. 331
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 197
Temperature gauge ........................ 186
Index7

Exhaust check.................................. .146
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 279
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 278
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 97
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 98
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 98
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 98
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 98
Setting ............................................. 98
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 100
Storing the parking position ............. 99
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 248
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 241
Filler cap
see Refueling
First-aid kit ......................................... 283
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 284
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 284
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 285
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 268
Fog lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 326
Two-way radio ................................ 326
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ............................................... 249
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 330
Consumption statistics .................. 189 Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 189
Displaying the range ...................... 189
Driving tips .................................... 146
E10 ................................................ 329
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 329
Important safety notes .................. 329
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Refueling ........................................ 140
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 329
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 141
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 189
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 329
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 298
Before changing ............................. 297
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 297
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 298
Important safety notes .................. 297
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 267
General notes ................................ 264
Important safety notes .................. 264
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 66
Problems when programming ........2 66
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 265
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 265
Gasoline ............................................. 329
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 197
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box ...........................................2 48
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Index11

Display message ............................ 217
Function/information .................... 183
Lane Tracking package ..................... 181
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 198
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 56
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 212
Light sensor (display message) ....... 213
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 101
Cornering light function ................. 103
Fog lamps ...................................... 102
Fogged up headlamps .................... 104
Hazard warning lamps ................... 103
High beam flasher .......................... 103
High-beam headlamps ................... 103
Light switch ................................... 101
Low-beam headlamps .................... 102
Parking lamps ................................ 102
Rear fog lamp ................................ 102
Setting exterior lighting ................. 101
Standing lamps .............................. 102
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 196
Turn signals ................................... 103
Loading guidelines ............................ 247
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 76
Emergency locking ........................... 77
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 75
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 197
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 211
Replacing bulbs ............................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Lubricant additives
see Additives (
engine oil) Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 95
M
M+S tires ............................................ 301
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 276
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 260
Display message ............................ 206
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 261
Downloading routes ....................... 263
Emergency call .............................. 258
General notes ................................ 257
Geo fencing ................................... 264
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 262
MB info call button ........................ 260
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 263
Remote vehicle locking .................. 262
Roadside assistance button ........... 259
Search & Send ............................... 261
Self-test ......................................... 257
Speed alert .................................... 263
System .......................................... 257
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 264
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 262
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 71
Inserting .......................................... 72
Locking vehicle ................................ 77
Removing ......................................... 71
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 76
Memory card (audio) ......................... 192
Memory function ................................. 99
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 200
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 278
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Index13

see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) ..............................................2 43
Connecting (device manager) ........2 44
Frequencies ................................... 326
Installation ..................................... 326
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 192
Transmission output (maximum) .... 326
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 1
MOExtended tires .............................. 284
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 323
Mounting a new wheel ................... 322
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 20
Raising the vehicle ......................... 321
Removing a wheel .......................... 322
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 321
MP3
Operation ....................................... 192
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 88
Permanent display ......................... 196
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 186Overview .......................................... 33
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 40
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
N
NavigationEntering a destination .................... 241
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 123
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 44
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Belt warning ..................................... 43
Children in the vehicle ..................... 53
Important safety notes .................... 39
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 39
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 59
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
Seat belt .......................................... 40
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 49
Odometer ........................................... 189
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 334
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 152
Checklist before driving off-road .... 152
General information ....................... 152
Important safety notes .................. 151
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 334
Traveling uphill ............................... 153
Off-road Program
Driving dynamics display ............... 168
General notes ................................ 167
Off-road system
DSR ............................................... 166
Off road drive program .................. 167
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 64
Off-road ABS .................................... 60
Off-road ESP
®.................................. 66
14Index

On-board computerAMG menu .................................... .197
Assistance graphic menu ...............1 94
Assistance menu ........................... 193
Audio menu ................................... 191
Convenience submenu .................. 197
Display messages .......................... 200
Displaying a service message ........2 73
Factory settings .............................1 97
Important safety notes .................. 185
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 195
Lighting submenu .......................... 196
Menu overview .............................. 188
Message memory .......................... 200
Navigation menu ............................ 190
Operation ....................................... 186
RACETIMER ................................... 198
Service menu ................................. 195
Settings menu ............................... 195
Standard display ............................ 189
Telephone menu ............................ 192
Trip menu ...................................... 189
Vehicle submenu ........................... 196
Video DVD operation ..................... 192
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 107
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 24
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
Outside temperature display ........... 185
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 59
P
Paint code number ............................ 327
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 276
Panic alarm .......................................... 39 Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 87
Operating ......................................... 88
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 88
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 90
Reversing feature ............................. 87
Parcel shelf ........................................ 252
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 143
Parking brake ................................ 144
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side .................................................. 99
Rear view camera .......................... 175
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 170
Driving system ............................... 168
Function/notes ............................. 168
Important safety notes .................. 168
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 171
Sensor range ................................. 169
Warning display ............................. 170
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 145
Applying or releasing manually ...... 144
Display message ............................ 203
Electric parking brake .................... 144
Emergency braking ........................ 145
General notes ................................ 144
Releasing automatically ................. 145
Warning lamp ................................. 234
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Parking Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 175
Detecting parking spaces .............. 172
Display Message ............................ 217
Exiting a parking space .................. 174
Function/notes ............................. 171
Important safety notes .................. 171
Parking .......................................... 173
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PASSENGER AIR BAGDisplay message ............................2 09
Indicator lamps ................................ 40
Problem (malfunction) ................... 209
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 59
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 79
Power washers .................................. 275
Power windows
see Side windows
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 67
Immobilizer ...................................... 67
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 127
General notes ................................ 127
Hill start assist ............................... 127
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 164
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 164
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 198
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 191
see Digital Operator's Manual
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27 Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel)
.... 88
Reading lamp ..................................... 104
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................1 22
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 212
Replacing bulbs .............................1 07
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 251
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 251
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 177
Cleaning instructions ..................... 278
Display in the multimedia system .. 176
Function/notes .............................1 75
General notes ................................ 175
Switching on/off ........................... 176
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 97
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 98
Reflective safety jacket .................... 282
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 332
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 140
Refueling process .......................... 141
see Fu

el
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 264
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 265
Replacing bulbs
Brake lamp ....................................1 07
16Index

Type identification platesee Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 76
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 75
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 197
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ...............................................2 46
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........255
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 222
Equipment ....................................... 26
Individual settings .......................... 195
Limited Warranty .............................2 8
Loading .......................................... 310
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 77
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 69
Lowering ........................................ 323
Maintenance .................................... 26
Parking for a long period ................ 145
Pulling away ................................... 127
Raising ........................................... 321
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 321
Transporting .................................. 296
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 76
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 69
Vehicle data ................................... 333
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 333
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 334
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 334
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 333 Vehicle emergency locking
................ 77
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 327
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 283
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 122
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 192
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
VIN
Seat ............................................... 328
Type plate ...................................... 327
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 230
Active Brake Assist ........................ 237
Brakes ........................................... 229
Check Engine ................................. 234
Coolant .......................................... 235
Distance warning ........................... 237
ESP
®.............................................. 231
ESP®OFF ....................................... 232
Fuel tank ........................................ 234
Overview .......................................... 32
Reserve fuel ................................... 234
Restraint system ............................ 234
Seat belt ........................................ 227
SPORT handling mode ................... 232
Tire pressure monitor .................... 238
Warning triangle ................................ 283
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 225
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 323
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 323
Wheel chock ...................................... 321
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 319
Checking ........................................ 299
Cleaning ......................................... 277
Emergency spare wheel ................. 324
22Index