2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV turn signal

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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H
Handling control systemsee ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
HANDS-FREE ACCESS ..........................80
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Head restraints
Adjusting .........................................9 3
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 94
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 94
Headlamps
Fogging up .....................................1 04
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 03
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 212
Replacing bulbs .............................1 06
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Hill start assist .................................. 127
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 163
Activation conditions ..................... 162
Deactivating ................................... 163
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes .............................1 62
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 70
Display message ............................ 225
Important safety notes .................. 269
Opening ......................................... 269
Horn ...................................................... 31
Hydroplaning ..................................... 150
I
Ignition key
see SmartKey
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 67 Indicator lamp
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 107
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Settings ......................................... 195
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 185
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................1 04
Overview ........................................ 104
Reading lamp ................................. 104
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 283
Using ............................................. 321
Jump starting (engine) ......................291
K
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 124
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Deactivation ..................................... 70
Locking ............................................ 70
Unlocking ......................................... 70
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 36
Manual gearshifting ....................... 140
Knee bag .............................................. 45
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 195
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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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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
Index17

Maximum tire load .........................316
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 318
MOExtended tires .......................... 301
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 319
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................3 19
Replacing ....................................... 319
Service life ..................................... 300
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 319
Speed rating (definition) ................ 318
Storing ...........................................3 20
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 317
Summer tires ................................. 301
Temperature .................................. 314
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 319
Tire bead (definition) ......................3 19
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 319
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 318
Tire size (data) ............................... 323
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 314
Tire tread ....................................... 300
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 319
Total load limit (definition) ............. 319
Traction ......................................... 313
Traction (definition) ....................... 319
Tread wear ..................................... 313
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 313
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 318
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 319
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 318
see Flat tire
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Top Tether ............................................ 56
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 297
Important safety notes .................. 294
Installing the towing eye ................ 295
Removing the towing eye ............... 295
Towing a trailer
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66 To
wing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 294
Installing the towing eye ................ 295
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 296
Removing the towing eye ............... 295
Transporting the vehicle ................ 296
With both axles on the ground ....... 296
With the front axle raised ............... 295
Towing eye ......................................... 283
Traction system
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 132
Transporting the vehicle .................. 296
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 154
Driving downhill ............................. 154
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 154
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 280
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 189
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 189
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 190
Trunk
Emergency release button ............... 83
Opening (from outside the vehi-
cle, HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .............. 80
Trunk lid
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 211
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 107
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 326
Installation ..................................... 326
Transmission output (maximum) .... 326
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Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
:Speedometer wit hsegments18 5
Warning and indicator lamps:
L Low-beam headlamps102
T Parking lamp s102
K High-beam headlamps103
÷ ESP®23 1
Electric parking brak e
applie d(red)
F (USAonly)
! (Canada only)234
! Electric parking brak e
(yellow)23 4
· Distanc ewarning23 7
å ESP®OF F231
! ABSmalfunctioning23 0
Brake s229
$ (USAonly)
J (Canada only)
;#! Turn signals103
FunctionPag e
=Multifunction display188
?Tachometer185
6 Restrain tsystem40
ü Seat belt no tfastene d227
M SPORT handlin gmod e
(Mercedes-AM Gvehicles)23 2
R Rear fog lamp102
N Foglamp s102
; CheckEngin e234
h Tirepressur emonitor23 8
ACoolan ttemperature gauge18 6
Warning and indicator lamps:
? Coolan tto ohot/cold23 5
BFue llevel indicator
Warning and indicator lamps:
æ Reserve fuel234
CInstrumen tcluste rlighting18 5
32Instrument cluster
At a glance

SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake
Rshift the automatic transmission out of park
position P
Rstart the engine
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Never leave children or animals unattended in
the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. This
also applies to mobile phones if the "Digital
Car Key in smartphone" function is activated
via the Mercedes me connect web app.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag-
netic fields. Otherwise, the remote control
function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin-
ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function: do
not keep the SmartKey in the cargo compart-
ment. Otherwise, the SmartKey may not be detected, e.g. when starting the engine using
the Start/Stop button.
SmartKey functions
:&
To lock the vehicle
;FTo open the tailgate
=%To unlock the vehicle
XTo unlock centrally: press the%button.
If you do not open the vehicle within approx-
imately 40 seconds of unlocking:
Rthe vehicle is locked again
Ranti-theft protection is reactivated
XTo lock: press the &button.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
Rthe doors
Rthe tailgate
Rthe fuel filler flap
The turn signals flash once when unlocking and
three times when locking.
When the locator lighting is activated via the
multimedia system, it lights up when it is dark
after the vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control; see Digital Operator's Manual.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (
Ypage 197).
XTo open the tailgate automatically from
outside the vehicle: press and hold theF
button until the tailgate opens .
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO
start function:
XTo close the tailgate automatically from
outside the vehicle: if the SmartKey is loca-
ted in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle,
SmartKey69
Opening and closing
Z

Combination switch
XTo indicate briefly:press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;or?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction of
arrow ;or?.
XTo switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the light switch to LorÃ.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
The high-beam headlamps only switch on in
the à position if the low-beam headlamps
are on.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
XTo switch off the high-beam headlamps:
move the combination switch back to its nor-
mal position.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
XTo switch on the high-beam flasher: pull
the combination switch in the direction of
arrow =.
Hazard warning lamps
XTo switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a
turn signal using the combination switch, only
the turn signal lamp on the corresponding
side of the vehicle will flash.
XTo switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
The hazard warning lamps automatically switch
on if:
Ran air bag is deployed or
Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed
of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes to a
standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-
cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of above
6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full brake appli-
cation.
The hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off.
Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the
Exterior lighting103
Lights and windshield wipers
Z