2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV tire type

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
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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
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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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Authorizing a mobile phone via the
device manager (connecting) ......... 244
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 244
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 243
Display message ............................ 225
Introduction ................................... 192
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 192
Number from the phone book ........ 193
Redialing ........................................ 193
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 193
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 186
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 197
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 197
Outside temperature ...................... 185
Setting (climate control) ................ 118
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 197
Through-loading feature ................... 250
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 198
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 306
Checking manually ........................ 305
Display message ............................ 220
Maximum ....................................... 305
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 287
Notes ............................................. 304
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 287
Recommended ............................... 302
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 305
Important safety notes .................. 306
Restarting ...................................... 306
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 308
Function/notes ............................. 306
General notes ................................ 306
Important safety notes .................. 307
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 309
Restarting ...................................... 309 Warning lamp ................................. 238
Warning message .......................... 308
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 285
Imp

ortant safety notes .................. 285
Storage location ............................ 284
Tire pressure not reached .............. 287
Tire pressure reached .................... 287
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 319
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 317
Bar (definition) ............................... 317
Changing a wheel .......................... 319
Characteristics .............................. 317
Checking ........................................ 299
Curb weight (definition) ................. 318
Definition of terms ......................... 317
Direction of rotation ...................... 320
Display message ............................ 220
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 319
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 317
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 317
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 318
General notes ................................ 323
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 318
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 318
Important safety notes .................. 299
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 318
Information on driving .................... 299
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 318
Labeling (overview) ........................ 314
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 319
Load index ..................................... 316
Load index (definition) ................... 318
M+S tires ....................................... 301
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 318
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 318
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 318
20Index

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

You must make sure that fuel does not comeinto contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
GWARNING
Electrostatic buildup can create sparks and
ignite fuel vapors. There is a risk of fire and
explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before opening
the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. Any existing electrostatic buildup is
thereby discharged.
!Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the ignition
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
!Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
!Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
!Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can.
The fuel lines and/or the fuel injection system
could otherwise be blocked by particles from
the fuel can. Do not get into the vehicle again during the refu-
eling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge
could build up again.
If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray out
when the fuel pump nozzle is removed.
For further information on fuel and fuel quality
(
Ypage 328).
Refueling
General information
Pay attention to the important safety notes
(Ypage 140).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked/locked automat-
ically when you unlock/lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
æ in the instrument cluster. The arrow on the
filling pump indicates the side of the vehicle.
Opening the fuel filler flap
:Opens the fuel filler flap
;Tire pressure table
=Insert the fuel filler cap
?Instruction label for fuel type to be refueled
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function
or KEYLESS‑ GO
XOpen the driver's door.
The vehicle electronics are now in position
g. This is the same as the SmartKey having
been removed.
XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow:.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
Refueling141
Driving and parking
Z

In addition to driving style, the actual consump-
tion is affected by other factors, such as:
RLoad
RTire pressure
RCold start
RChoice of route
RActive electrical consumers
These factors are not included in the ECO dis-
play.
An economical driving style specially requires
driving at moderate engine speeds.
Achieving a higher value in the categories
"Acceleration" and "Constant":
Robserve the gearshift recommendations.
Rdrive the vehicle in drive program Cor E
(vehicles with a DYNAMIC SELECT button).
On long journeys at a constant speed, e.g. on the
highway, only the outer area for "constant" will
change.
The ECO display summarizes the driving style
from the start of the journey to its completion.
Therefore, there are more marked changes in
the outer areas at the start of a journey. On lon- ger journeys, there are fewer changes. For more
marked changes, perform a manual rest
(
Ypage 190).
For more information on the ECO display, see
(
Ypage 189).
Braking
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
Downhill gradients
!On long and steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting to a
lower gear in good time. This allows you to
take advantage of engine braking. For this you
must first activate manual gearshifting. This helps you to avoid overheating the brakes and
wearing them out excessively.
When you take advantage of engine braking, it
is possible that a drive wheel will not rotate for
some time, e.g. on a slippery road surface.
This could cause damage to the drive train.
This type of damage is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty.
Briefly depressing the accelerator pedal on
downhill gradients while the manual drive pro-
gram Mis temporarily activated: the automatic
transmission may switch to the last active auto-
matic drive program Eor S. The automatic trans-
mission may shift to a higher gear. This can
reduce the engine's braking effect.
Heavy and light loads
GWARNING
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, the braking system can overheat. This increases the stopping distance and can even
cause the braking system to fail. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Never
depress the brake pedal and the accelerator
pedal at the same time.
!Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy
load, do not stop the vehicle immediately. Drive
on for a short while. This allows the airflow to
cool the brakes more quickly.
Wet roads
If you have driven for a long time in heavy rain
without braking, there may be a delayed reac-
tion from the brakes when braking for the first
time. This may also occur after the vehicle has
been washed or driven through deep water.
You have to depress the brake pedal more
firmly. Maintain a greater distance from the
vehicle in front.
After driving on a wet road or having the vehicle
washed, brake firmly while paying attention to
the traffic conditions. This will warm up the
brake discs, thereby drying them more quickly
and protecting them against corrosion.
148Driving tips
Driving and parking

Tires
Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
Solutions
hNThe yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of the tires.
GWARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tire trac-
tion.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatly
impaired
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers. Pay
attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 143).
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat tire
(Ypage 284).
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 306).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
hN The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)
flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
GWARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
238Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays