2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV parking brake

Blind Spot AssistActivating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 195
Display message ............................ 217
Notes/function .............................. 181
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 243
Searching for a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 244
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Telephony ...................................... 243
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 206
Notes ............................................. 331
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................. 107
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 211
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 60
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 331
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 62
Display message ............................ 201
EBD .................................................. 67
Hill start assist ............................... 127
HOLD function ............................... 162
Important safety notes .................. 148
Maintenance .................................. 149
Parking brake ................................ 144
Riding tips ...................................... 148
Warning lamp ................................. 229
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/notes ................................ 62
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 282 see Flat tire
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 186
C
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 274
Carpets .......................................... 281
Display ........................................... 279
Exhaust pipe .................................. 279
Exterior lights ................................ 278
Gear or selector lever .................... 280
Interior ........................................... 279
Matte finish ................................... 276
Notes ............................................. 274
Paint .............................................. 276
Plastic trim .................................... 279
Power washer ................................ 275
Rear view camera .......................... 278
Roof lining ...................................... 281
Seat belt ........................................ 280
Seat cover ..................................... 280
Sensors ......................................... 278
Steering wheel ............................... 280
Trim pieces .................................... 280
Washing by hand ........................... 275
Wheels ........................................... 277
Windows ........................................ 277
Wiper blades .................................. 278
Wooden trim .................................. 280
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 250
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 252
Opening/closing ............................ 253
Stowage well (under) ..................... 252
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 252
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 192
6Index

Opening (from inside) ......................75
Drinking and drivin g........................ .146
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 136
Display ...........................................1 34
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 132
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seat
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 274
Driving dynamics display
Off-road program ........................... 168
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 153
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 150
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 61
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 62
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 60
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .............................6 7
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61
Distance warning function ............... 61
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 67
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 63
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 60
STEER CONTROL ............................. 67
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 156
Off-road program ........................... 167
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 168
Parking Pilot .................................. 171
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 164
Start-off assist ............................... 163
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 178
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 165
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 180 Blind Spot Assist ............................ 181
Cruise control ................................ 154
Display message ............................ 216
HOLD function ............................... 162
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 183
Lane Tracking package .................. 181
Rear view camera .......................... 175
Driving tips
Automatic transmissi on ................. 135
Bra

kes ........................................... 148
Break-in period .............................. 123
Checking brake lining thickness .... 149
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 162
Downhill gradient ........................... 148
Drinking and driving ....................... 146
Driving in winter ............................. 150
Driving on flooded roads ................ 150
Driving on sand .............................. 153
Driving on wet roads ...................... 150
Exhaust check ............................... 146
Fuel ................................................ 146
General .......................................... 146
Hydroplaning ................................. 150
Icy road surfaces ........................... 150
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 149
Off-road driving .............................. 151
Snow chains .................................. 302
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 123
Tire ruts ......................................... 153
Traveling uphill ............................... 153
Wet road surface ........................... 148
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ............................. 166
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 192
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
DYNAMIC SELECT button
Climate control (3-zone automaticclimate control) ............................. 117
Climate control (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 114
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 130
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............ 131
Index9

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

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers138
;Combination switch103
=Instrument cluster32
?Horn
ADIRECT SELECT lever132
BParking Assist PARKTRONIC
warning display170
COverhead control panel38
FunctionPage
DClimate control systems112
EIgnition lock124
FAdjusts the steering wheel96
GCruise control lever155
HElectric parking brake144
ILight switch101
JDiagnostics connection27
KOpens the hood269
Cockpit31
At a glance

Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
:Speedometer wit hsegments18 5
Warning and indicator lamps:
L Low-beam headlamps102
T Parking lamp s102
K High-beam headlamps103
÷ ESP®23 1
Electric parking brak e
applie d(red)
F (USAonly)
! (Canada only)234
! Electric parking brak e
(yellow)23 4
· Distanc ewarning23 7
å ESP®OF F231
! ABSmalfunctioning23 0
Brake s229
$ (USAonly)
J (Canada only)
;#! Turn signals103
FunctionPag e
=Multifunction display188
?Tachometer185
6 Restrain tsystem40
ü Seat belt no tfastene d227
M SPORT handlin gmod e
(Mercedes-AM Gvehicles)23 2
R Rear fog lamp102
N Foglamp s102
; CheckEngin e234
h Tirepressur emonitor23 8
ACoolan ttemperature gauge18 6
Warning and indicator lamps:
? Coolan tto ohot/cold23 5
BFue llevel indicator
Warning and indicator lamps:
æ Reserve fuel234
CInstrumen tcluste rlighting18 5
32Instrument cluster
At a glance

GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(
Ypage 41) and the notes on correct use of seat
belts (Ypage 42).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
40 lbs (18 kg) until they reach a height where a three-point seat belt can be properly fastened
without a booster seat.
Special seatbelt retractor
GWARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac- tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driver's
seat belt, are equipped with a special seat belt
retractor. When activated, the special seat belt
retractor ensures that the seat belt cannot
slacken once the child seat is secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
XMake sure you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
XPull the seat belt smoothly from the belt out-
let.
XEngage seat belt tongue in belt buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
XPull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
reel retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat belt
retractor is enabled.
XPush the child restraint system down so that
the seat belt is tight and does not loosen.
Removing the child restraint system and deac-
tivating the special seat belt retractor:
XMake sure you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
XPress the release button of the seat belt
buckle and guide the seat belt tongue back
towards the belt sash guide.
The special seat belt retractor is deactivated.
54Children in the vehicle
Safety