2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV phone

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and multimedia system. It contains infor-
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settings and an intuitive search function.
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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
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DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................131
E
EASY-PACK tailgate
see Tailgate
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 203
Function/notes ................................ 67
ECO display
Function/notes .............................1 47
On-board computer ....................... 189
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 128
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 128
Deactivating/activating ................. 129
General information ....................... 128
Important safety notes .................. 128
Introduction ................................... 127
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................7 6
Vehicle .............................................7 6
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 32 5
Im portant safety notes .................. 324
Removing .......................................3 25
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 51
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 234
Display message ............................ 214
ECO start/stop function ................ 127
Engine number ............................... 328
Irregular running ............................ 129
Jump-starting ................................. 291
Starting (important safety notes) ... 125
Starting problems .......................... 129
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 126 Starting via smartphone ................ 126
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 126
Switching off .................................. 143
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 297
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
E

ngine oil
Adding ...........................................2 71
Additives ........................................ 331
Checking the oil level ..................... 270
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 270
Display message ............................ 215
Filling capacity ............................... 331
Notes about oil grades ................... 330
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 270
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............1 97
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 198
Characteristics ................................. 64
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 65
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 64
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............1 94
Display message ............................ 201
Function/notes ................................ 63
General notes .................................. 63
Important safety information ........... 64
Trailer stabilization ........................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 231
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 63
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
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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

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
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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
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Service productsBrake fluid .....................................3 31
Coolant (engine) ............................ 331
Engine oil ....................................... 330
Fuel ................................................ 328
Important safety notes .................. 328
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 332
Washer fluid ................................... 332
Setting a speed
see Cruise control
Setting the air distribution ...............118
Setting the airflow ............................ 119
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 197
On-board computer ....................... 195
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 198
Side impact air bag .............................4 6
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 213
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 277
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Convenience opening feature ..........8 4
Important safety information ........... 83
Opening/closing .............................. 84
Problem (malfunction) .....................8 6
Resettin g........................................ .86
Reversin gfeature ............................ .83
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the bat

tery ....................... 72 Changing the programming .............7
1
Checking the battery ...................... .72
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Convenience opening feature .......... 84
Dis play message ............................ 226
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .69
Important safety notes .................... 69
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 71
Loss .................................................7 3
Mechanical key ................................ 71
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 124
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 73
Starting the engine ........................ 126
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 124
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 126
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Snow chains ...................................... 302
Sockets
Center console .............................. 257
General notes ................................ 256
Luggage compartment ...................2 57
Rear compartment ......................... 257
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 240
Special seat belt retractor .................. 54
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 196
Digital ............................................ 190
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 185
Selecting the display unit ...............1 95
SPORT handli ng mo
de
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 163
Important safety notes .................. 163
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