2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV window

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

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC
Display message ............................ 224
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 165
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Function/notes ............................ .178
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 201
Function/notes ................................ 60
Important safety notes .................... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 230
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 245
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 117
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 194
Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes ................................ 61
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 67
Additional speedometer ................... 196
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 331
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 240
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 51
Display message ............................ 209
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 44 Introduction ..................................... 44
Knee bag .......................................... 45
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Side impact air bag .......................... 46
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 122
Rear ............................................... 122
Setting the center air vents ........... 122
Setting the side air vents ...............1 22
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 67
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 67
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ..................... ........................... 67
A

larm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 165
Performance Seat ............................ 95
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system
General Information ....................... 165
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 197
AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem ..................................................... 129
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 153
Ashtray ............................................... 255
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 94
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 93
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........2 73
Driving abroad ............................... 274
4Index

Blind Spot AssistActivating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 195
Display message ............................ 217
Notes/function .............................. 181
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 243
Searching for a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 244
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Telephony ...................................... 243
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 206
Notes ............................................. 331
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................. 107
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 211
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 60
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 331
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 62
Display message ............................ 201
EBD .................................................. 67
Hill start assist ............................... 127
HOLD function ............................... 162
Important safety notes .................. 148
Maintenance .................................. 149
Parking brake ................................ 144
Riding tips ...................................... 148
Warning lamp ................................. 229
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/notes ................................ 62
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 282 see Flat tire
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 186
C
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 274
Carpets .......................................... 281
Display ........................................... 279
Exhaust pipe .................................. 279
Exterior lights ................................ 278
Gear or selector lever .................... 280
Interior ........................................... 279
Matte finish ................................... 276
Notes ............................................. 274
Paint .............................................. 276
Plastic trim .................................... 279
Power washer ................................ 275
Rear view camera .......................... 278
Roof lining ...................................... 281
Seat belt ........................................ 280
Seat cover ..................................... 280
Sensors ......................................... 278
Steering wheel ............................... 280
Trim pieces .................................... 280
Washing by hand ........................... 275
Wheels ........................................... 277
Windows ........................................ 277
Wiper blades .................................. 278
Wooden trim .................................. 280
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 250
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 252
Opening/closing ............................ 253
Stowage well (under) ..................... 252
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 252
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 192
6Index

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
Index7

On-board computerAMG menu .................................... .197
Assistance graphic menu ...............1 94
Assistance menu ........................... 193
Audio menu ................................... 191
Convenience submenu .................. 197
Display messages .......................... 200
Displaying a service message ........2 73
Factory settings .............................1 97
Important safety notes .................. 185
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 195
Lighting submenu .......................... 196
Menu overview .............................. 188
Message memory .......................... 200
Navigation menu ............................ 190
Operation ....................................... 186
RACETIMER ................................... 198
Service menu ................................. 195
Settings menu ............................... 195
Standard display ............................ 189
Telephone menu ............................ 192
Trip menu ...................................... 189
Vehicle submenu ........................... 196
Video DVD operation ..................... 192
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 107
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 24
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
Outside temperature display ........... 185
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 59
P
Paint code number ............................ 327
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 276
Panic alarm .......................................... 39 Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 87
Operating ......................................... 88
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 88
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 90
Reversing feature ............................. 87
Parcel shelf ........................................ 252
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 143
Parking brake ................................ 144
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side .................................................. 99
Rear view camera .......................... 175
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 170
Driving system ............................... 168
Function/notes ............................. 168
Important safety notes .................. 168
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 171
Sensor range ................................. 169
Warning display ............................. 170
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 145
Applying or releasing manually ...... 144
Display message ............................ 203
Electric parking brake .................... 144
Emergency braking ........................ 145
General notes ................................ 144
Releasing automatically ................. 145
Warning lamp ................................. 234
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Parking Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 175
Detecting parking spaces .............. 172
Display Message ............................ 217
Exiting a parking space .................. 174
Function/notes ............................. 171
Important safety notes .................. 171
Parking .......................................... 173
Index15

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
Index17

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

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