2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV transmission

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

Hiding a service message .............. 273
Information about Service .............274
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 274
Service message ............................ 273
Special service requirements ......... 274
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 67
Function ...........................................6 7
Switching off the alarm .................... 67
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 195
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ............................. 180
Audio 20
Driving dynamics display ............... 168
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 191
Audio system
see Digital Operator's Manual
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 213
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 274
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 128
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 128
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 101
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 135
Changing gear ............................... 135
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 132
Drive program ................................ 136
Drive program display .................... 132
Driving tips .................................... 135
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 130
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 131
Emergency running mode .............. 140
Engaging drive position .................. 134
Engaging neutral ............................ 133 Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 134
Engaging park position automati-
call
y ............................................... 133
Engaging reverse gear ................... 133
Engaging the park position ............ 132
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 136
Kickdown ....................................... 136
Manual shifting .............................. 138
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 197
Overview ........................................ 132
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Pulling away ................................... 127
Selector lever ................................ 134
Starting the engine ........................ 126
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 138
Transmission position display ........ 134
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 132
Transmission positions .................. 135
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 140
B
Back button ....................................... 240
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 212
Bag hook ............................................ 252
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Replacing ......................................... 72
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 290
Display message ............................ 215
Important safety notes .................. 288
Jump starting ................................. 291
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 43
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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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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

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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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

High-beam headlamps ................... 106
Important safety notes .................. 105
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 106
Low-beam headlamps .................... 106
Overview of bulb types .................. 105
Rear fog lamp ................................ 107
Turn signals (front) ......................... 107
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 107
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 215
Warning lamp ................................. 234
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 121
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 207
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 234
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 134
Reversing feature
Roller sunblind ................................. 89
Side windows ................................... 83
Tailgate ............................................ 78
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 88
Roof carrier ........................................ 253
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 281
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 333
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 53
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 245 Inserting/removing ........................ 245
Removing ....................................... 245
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 91
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 43
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Correct usage .................................. 42
Fastening ......................................... 43
Important safety guidelines ............. 41
Introduction ..................................... 40
Releasing ......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 227
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 93
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 92
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 95
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 95
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 93
Cleaning the cover ......................... 280
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 251
Important safety notes .................... 91
Seat heating problem ...................... 96
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 100
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 95
Section
Cargo compartment ......................... 77
Securing cargo .................................. 252
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 278
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 195
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
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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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