2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV tires

Features .............................................. 253
Maintenance and care......................269
Engine compartment ........................... 269
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 273
Care ..................................................... 274
Breakdown assistance .....................282
Where will I find...? .............................. 282
Flat tire ................................................ 284
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 288
Jump-starting ....................................... 291
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 294
Fuses ................................................... 297
Wheels and tires ............................... 299
Important safety notes ........................ 299
Operation ............................................ 299
Winter operation .................................. 301
Tire pressure ....................................... 302
Loading the vehicle .............................. 310
All about wheels and tires ................... 313
Changing a wheel ................................ 319
Wheel and tire combinations ............... 323
Emergency spare wheel ....................... 324
Technical data ................................... 326
Information regarding technical data ... 326
Vehicle electronics .............................. 326
Identification plates ............................. 327
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 328
Vehicle data ......................................... 333
Vehicle data for off-road driving .......... 334
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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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Warning lamp ................................. 235
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Display message ............................2 11
Function/notes .............................1 03
Cover
see Roller sunblind
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 155
Cruise control lever ....................... 155
Deactivating ................................... 156
Display message ............................ 219
Driving system ............................... 154
Function/notes .............................1 54
Important safety notes .................. 154
Setting a speed .............................. 155
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 155
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 254
Important safety notes .................. 253
Rear compartment ......................... 255
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 27
Customer Relations Department ....... 27
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes .............................1 01
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 196
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Decorative film
Cleaning instructions ..................... 276
Diagnostics connection ......................27
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .24
Introduction .....................................2 4Digital speedomete
r........................ .190
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 132
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 273
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 200
Driving systems .............................2 16
Engine ............................................ 214
General notes ................................ 200
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 200
Lights ............................................. 211
Safety systems .............................. 201
SmartKey ....................................... 226
Tires ............................................... 220
Vehicle ...........................................2 22
Distance control
see Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 158
Calling up a speed ......................... 158
Cruise control lever ....................... 158
Display Message ............................ 218
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 161
Driving tips .................................... 162
Function/notes ............................. 156
Important safety notes .................. 157
Setting a speed .............................. 159
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 160
Stopping ........................................ 159
Storing a speed .............................. 158
Switching off .................................. 160
D

istance recorder ............................. 189
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 237
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 61
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 196
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 76
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 69
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 225
Emergency locking ........................... 77
Emergency unlocking ....................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 75
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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
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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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Start/Stop buttonRemoving ....................................... 125
Starting the engine ........................ 126
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 125
STEER CONTROL ..................................6 7
Steering
Display message ............................2 25
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 96
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 186
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Important safety notes .................... 96
Paddle shifters ............................... 138
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 138
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 198
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 248
Armrest (under) ............................. 249
Center console .............................. 248
Center console (rear) ..................... 249
Cup holders ................................... 253
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 248
Glove box ....................................... 248
Important safety information ......... 247
Map pockets .................................. 249
Stowage net ................................... 249
Stowage net ....................................... 249
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 301
Sun visor ............................................ 255
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 165
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 121
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 245
T
Tachometer ........................................ 185 Tail lamps
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 224
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 77
Limiting the opening angle ............... 82
Obstruction detection ...................... 78
Opening dimensions ...................... 333
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 78
Opening/closing automatically
from inside ....................................... 81
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 79
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 328
Information .................................... 326
Tires/wheels ................................. 323
Vehicle data ................................... 333
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 260
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 vehicle locking .................. 262
Roadside Assistance button .......... 259
Search & Send ............................... 261
Self-test ......................................... 257
Speed alert .................................... 263
System .......................................... 257
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 264
Vehicle Health Check .................... 263
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 262
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 193
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 243
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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
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