2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA steering

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
You have inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheelwhile steering intervention was active.
XWhile steering intervention is active, make sure that the multi-function steering wheel is not touched unintentionally.
The vehicle has started to skid and ESP®has intervened.
XUse Active Parking Assist again later (Ypage 174).
Active ParkingActive ParkingAssist InoperativeAssist InoperativeYou have just carried out a large number of turning or parkingmaneuvers.
Active Parking Assist will become available again after approx-imately ten minutes (Ypage 174).
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSwitch off and restart the engine.
If the multifunction display still shows the display message:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Active ParkingActive ParkingAssist FinishedAssist FinishedThe vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically.
Active DistanceActive DistanceAssist OffAssist OffActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC was deactivated (Ypage 163).
If it was not deactivated by the driver, a warning tone also sounds.
Active DistanceActive DistanceAssist Now Availa‐Assist Now Availa‐bleble
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is operational again after havingbeen temporarily unavailable. You can now reactivate Active Dis-tance Assist DISTRONIC (Ypage 160).
Active DistanceActive DistanceAssist CurrentlyAssist CurrentlyUnavailable SeeUnavailable SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due toelectromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stationsor other sources of electromagnetic radiation
Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range
Rthe on-board voltage is too low
A warning tone also sounds.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display messagedisappears.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 145).
XRestart the engine.
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Tires
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Check Tire Pres‐Check Tire Pres‐sure Soonsure SoonCanada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significantloss in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
Ryou have changed the positions of the wheels and tires or instal-led new wheels and tires
Rthe tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped
GWARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatlyimpair tire traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, maybe greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or brakingmaneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 145).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flattire (Ypage 287).
XCheck the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire pres-sure.
XRestart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire pres-sure is correct (Ypage 311).
Check Tire Pres‐Check Tire Pres‐sure Then Restartsure Then RestartRun Flat IndicatorRun Flat Indicator
Canada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display messageand has not been restarted since.
XSet the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
XRestart the tire pressure loss warning system (Ypage 311).
Run Flat IndicatorRun Flat IndicatorInoperativeInoperativeCanada only:
The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Please CorrectPlease CorrectTire PressureTire PressureUSA only:
The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tirepressure difference between the wheels is too great.
XCheck the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Ypage 311).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
XRestart the tire pressure monitor (Ypage 314).
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
Check TiresCheck TiresUSA only:
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly. Thewheel position appears in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatlyimpair tire traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, maybe greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or brakingmaneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 145).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flattire (Ypage 287).
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 311).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
Warning Tire Mal‐Warning Tire Mal‐functionfunctionUSA only:
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. Thewheel position appears in the multifunction display.
GWARNING
Driving with a flat tire poses a risk of the following hazards:
Ra flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle
Ryou could lose control of the vehicle
Rcontinued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or brakingmaneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 145).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flattire (Ypage 287).
Tire Press. Moni‐Tire Press. Moni‐tor Currentlytor CurrentlyUnavailableUnavailable
USA only:
Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves,no signals from the tire pressure sensors are detected. The tirepressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning.
XDrive on.The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as theproblem has been resolved.
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Warning/indicatorlamp
QQSignal type
Possible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
%QThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, Active Brake Assist, ESP®, EBD(electronic brake force distribution), the HOLD function and hill start assist, forexample, are also deactivated.
Possible causes are:
RSelf-diagnosis is not yet complete
RThe on-board voltage may be insufficient
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions lis-ted above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you perform a fullbrake application, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The brak-ing distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
XCarefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering movements at aspeed above 12 mph (20 km/h).The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lampgoes out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
%QThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running. A warningtone also sounds.
EBD is malfunctioning. Therefore, ABS, BAS, Active Brake Assist, ESP®, theHOLD function and hill start assist, for example, are not available either.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions lis-ted above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you perform a fullbrake application, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The brak-ing distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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On-board computer and displays

Tires
Warning/indicatorlamp
QQSignal type
Possible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
wQThe yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) islit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at least one of thetires.
GWARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly impair tiretraction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may be greatlyimpaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers.Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 145).
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a flat tire(Ypage 287).
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 311).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
wQThe yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction)flashes for approximately one minute and then remains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
GWARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Roadside Assistance call button
XPress Roadside Assistance call buttonC.This initiates a call to the Mercedes-BenzCustomer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistancecall buttonCflashes while the call isactive. The multifunction display shows theConnecting CallConnecting Callmessage. The audio out-put is muted.
If a connection can be made, theCall Con‐Call Con‐nectednectedmessage appears in the multifunctiondisplay.
If a mobile phone network and GPS receptionare available, the system transfers data to theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,for example:
RCurrent location of the vehicle
RVehicle identification number
iThe display of the multimedia system indi-cates that a call is active. During the call,you can change to the navigation menu bypressing the NAVI button on the multimediasystem, for example.
Voice output is not available.
A voice connection is established between theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centerand the vehicle occupants.
From the remote malfunction diagnosis, theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centercan ascertain the nature of the problem(Ypage 266).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-ter either sends a qualified Mercedes-Benztechnician or makes arrangements for yourvehicle to be transported to the nearestMercedes-Benz Service Center.
You may be charged for services such asrepair work and/or towing.
You can obtain further information from yourMercedes me connect manual.
iThe system has not been able to initiate aRoadside Assistance call, if:
Rthe indicator lamp for Roadside Assis-tance call buttonCis flashing continu-ously.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center hasbeen established.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phonenetwork is not available, for example.
TheCall FailedCall Failedmessage appears in themultifunction display.
XTo end a call:press thevbutton on themultifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding multimedia systembutton for ending a phone call.
MB Info call button
XPress MB Info call buttonC.This initiates a call to the Mercedes-BenzCustomer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in MB Info call buttonCflashes while the connection is being made.The multifunction display shows theCon‐Con‐necting Callnecting Callmessage. The audio systemis muted.
If a connection can be made, theCall Con‐Call Con‐nectednectedmessage appears in the multifunctiondisplay.
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If a mobile phone network and GPS receptionare available, the system transfers data to theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,for example:
RCurrent location of the vehicle
RVehicle identification number
iThe display of the multimedia system indi-cates that a call is active. During the call,you can change to the navigation menu bypressing the NAVI button on the multimediasystem, for example.
Voice output is not available.
A voice connection is established between theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centerand the vehicle occupants.
You receive information about operating yourvehicle, about the nearest Mercedes-Benz Ser-vice Center and about other products andservices from Mercedes-Benz.
USA only: you can find further information onthe Mercedes me connect system under "Own-ers Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
iThe system has not been able to initiate anMB Info call, if:
Rthe indicator lamp in MB Info call but-tonCis flashing continuously.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center hasbeen established.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phonenetwork is not available, for example.
TheCall FailedCall Failedmessage appears in themultifunction display.
XTo end a call:press thevbutton on themultifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding multimedia systembutton for ending a phone call.
Call priority
When service calls are active, e.g. RoadsideAssistance or MB Info calls, an emergency callcan still be initiated. In this case, an emer-gency call will take priority and override allother active calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective buttonflashes until the call is ended.
An emergency call can only be terminated bythe Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-ter.
All other calls can be ended by pressing:
Rthevbutton on the multifunction steer-ing wheel
Rthe corresponding button in the multimediasystem to end the voice call
iWhen a call is initiated, the audio systemis muted. The mobile phone is no longerconnected to the multimedia system. How-ever, if you want to use your mobile phone,do so only when the vehicle is stationaryand in a safe location.
Downloading destinations in COMAND
Downloading destinations
Downloading destinations gives you access toa database with over 15 million points of inter-est (POIs). These can be downloaded on thenavigation system in your vehicle. If you knowthe destination, the address can be downloa-ded. Alternatively, you can obtain the locationof Points of Interest (POIs)/important destina-tions in the vicinity.
Furthermore, you can download routes with upto 20 way points.
You are prompted to confirm route guidanceto the address entered.
The system calculates the route and subse-quently starts the route guidance with theaddress entered.
iIf you selectNoNo, the address can be savedin the address book.
iThe Destination Download function isavailable if the relevant mobile phone net-work is available and data transfer is possi-ble.
iThe Destination Download function canonly be used if the vehicle is equipped witha navigation system.
Route Assistance
This service is part of the Mercedes me con-nect PLUS Package and cannot be obtainedseparately.
iYou can also use the Route Assistancefunction if your vehicle is not equipped witha navigation system.
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GWARNING
Functions relevant to safety are restricted or
no longer available if:
Rthe engine is not running
Rthe brake system or the power steering is
malfunctioning
Rthere is a malfunction in the power supply
or the vehicle's electrical system
When your vehicle is towed away or towed
started, you may require considerably more
effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of
an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before being
towed away or tow started, make sure the
steering moves freely.
XPull oil dipstickCout of the dipstick guidetube.
XWipe off oil dipstickC.
XSlowly slide oil dipstickCinto the guidetube to the stop, and take it out again.If the level is between MIN mark