2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA warning

XPress and hold the6button until theside windows and the panorama sunroof arein the desired position.If the roller sunblind of the panorama roofwith power tilt/sliding panel is closed, theroller sunblind is opened first.
XPress and hold the6button once moreuntil the panorama roof with power tilt/slid-ing panel reaches the desired position.
XTo interrupt convenience opening:release the6button.
Convenience closing feature
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When the convenience closing feature is
operating, parts of the body could become
trapped in the closing area of the side win-
dow and the sliding sunroof. There is a risk
of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is
operating. Make sure that no body parts are
in close proximity during the closing proce-
dure.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GOstart function:you can do the following at thesame time:
Rlock the vehicle
Rclose the side windows
Rclose the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
On vehicles with a panorama roof with powertilt/sliding panel, you can then close the rollersunblind.
iNotes on the automatic reversing featurefor:
RThe side window (Ypage 83)
RThe panorama roof with power tilt/slidingpanel (Ypage 88)
RThe roller sunblind (Ypage 89)
Using the SmartKey
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO start function:for the following opera-tions, point the tip of the SmartKey at thehandle on the driver's door. The SmartKeymust be close to the driver's door handle.
iVehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO start function:the SmartKey must bein close proximity to the vehicle.
XPress and hold the7button until theside windows and the panorama sliding sun-roof are fully closed.
XMake sure that all the side windows and thepanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panelare closed.
On vehicles with a panorama roof with powertilt/sliding panel:
XPress and hold the7button again untilthe roller sunblind of the panorama slidingsunroof closes.
XTo interrupt convenience closing:releasethe7button.
Using KEYLESS-GO
The driver's door and the door at which thehandle is used, must both be closed. TheSmartKey must be outside the vehicle. Thegap between the SmartKey and the corre-sponding door handle should not be greaterthan 3 ft (1 m).
XTouch recessed sensor surfaceCon thedoor handle until the side windows and thepanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panelare fully closed.
iMake sure you only touch recessed sensorsurfaceC.
Side windows85
Opening and closing
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XMake sure that all the side windows areclosed.
XMake sure that all the side windows and thepanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panelare closed.
On vehicles with a panorama roof with powertilt/sliding panel:
XTouch recessed sensor surfaceCon thedoor handle again until the roller sunblind ofthe panorama roof with power tilt/slidingpanel closes.
XTo interrupt convenience closing:releaserecessed sensor surfaceCon the doorhandle.
Resetting the side windows
If a side window can no longer be closed fully,you must reset it.
XClose all the doors.
XTurn the SmartKey to positionGorHinthe ignition lock (Ypage 125).
XPull the corresponding switch on the doorcontrol panel until the side window is com-pletely closed (Ypage 84).
XHold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
XImmediately pull the corresponding switchon the door control panel until the side win-dow is completely closed (Ypage 84).
XHold the switch for an additional second.
XIf the respective side window remainsclosed after the button is released, then ithas been set correctly. If this is not thecase, repeat the steps above.
Problems with the side windows
GWARNING
If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side win-
dow closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of
the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process,
release the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.
86Side windows
Opening and closing

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
A side window cannotbe closed because it isblocked by objects, e.g.leaves in the windowguide.
XRemove the objects.
XClose the side window.
A side window cannotbe closed and you can-not see the cause.
If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens againslightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull the correspondingswitch again until the side window has closed.The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopensagain slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull the correspondingswitch again until the side window has closed.The side window is closed without the automatic reversing fea-ture.
The side windows can-not be opened or closedusing the convenienceopening/closing fea-ture.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheck the SmartKey battery (Ypage 72) and replace it if neces-sary (Ypage 72).
Panorama roof with power tilt/slid-
ing panel
Important safety notes
In the following section, the term "sliding sun-roof" refers to the panorama roof with powertilt/sliding panel.
GWARNING
While opening and closing the sliding sun-
roof, body parts in close proximity could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the opening and closing
procedures.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the switch immediately, or
Rduring automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be
stopped.
GWARNING
If children operate the sliding sunroof they
could become trapped, particularly if they
are left unsupervised. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
At high speeds the raised sliding sunroof
automatically lowers slightly at the rear. This
could trap you or other persons. There is a
risk of injury. Make sure that nobody rea-
ches into the sweep of the sliding sunroof
whilst the vehicle is in motion.
If somebody becomes trapped, immediately
pull back the sliding sunroof switch. The
sliding sunroof lifts during opening.
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel87
Opening and closing
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!Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free ofsnow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions mayoccur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from thesliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals couldbe damaged.
!The weather can change abruptly. It couldstart to rain or snow. Make sure that thesliding sunroof is closed when you leave thevehicle. The vehicle electronics can be dam-aged if water enters the vehicle interior.
iResonance noises can occur in addition tothe usual airflow noises when the slidingsunroof is open. They are caused by minorpressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.Change the position of the sliding sunroof oropen a side window slightly to reduce oreliminate these noises.
Sliding sunroof reversing feature
In the following section, the term "sliding sun-roof" refers to the panorama roof with powertilt/sliding panel.
The sliding sunroof is equipped with an auto-matic reversing feature. If a solid object blocksor restricts the sliding sunroof during the clos-ing process, the sliding sunroof opens againautomatically. However, the automatic revers-ing feature is only an aid and does not relieveyou of the responsibility of paying attentionwhen closing the sliding sunroof.
GWARNING
The reverse function does not react in par-
ticular:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
Rover the last 1/6 in (4 mm) of the closing
path
Rwhile adjusting
Rwhen closing the sliding sunroof again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature can-
not prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the button immediately, or
Rbriefly push the button in any direction
during automatic closing.
The closing process is stopped.
GWARNING
If you close the sliding sunroof again imme-
diately after it has been blocked or reset,
the sliding sunroof closes with increased
force.
Parts of the body could be trapped in the
closing area in the process. There is a risk of
injury or becoming trapped.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in
the closing area.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the button immediately, or
Rbriefly push the button in any direction
during automatic closing.
The closing process is stopped.
Operating the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
Opening and closing
CTo raise
DTo open

XTurn the SmartKey to positionGorHinthe ignition lock (Ypage 125).
XPress or pull theWswitch in the corre-sponding direction.
If you press/pull theWswitch beyond thepoint of resistance, automatic operation isstarted in the corresponding direction. Youcan stop automatic operation by pressing/pulling the switch again.
After opening the sliding sunroof, the rollersunblind closes slightly automatically. Thisreduces drafts in the vehicle interior.
If the sliding sunroof is raised at the rear, itlowers slightly automatically at higher speeds.The noise level in the vehicle interior isreduced as a result.
At low speeds it raises again automatically.
You can also temporarily deactivate automaticlowering. To do so, press theWswitch. Thesliding sunroof raises again automatically.
You can continue to operate the sliding sun-roof after switching off the engine or removingthe SmartKey from the ignition lock. This func-tion remains active for five minutes or untilyou open a front door.
The sliding sunroof cannot be opened if a roofcarrier is installed. In order to allow ventilationof the vehicle interior, you can raise the slidingsunroof.
If contact is made with a roof carrier approvedby Mercedes-Benz, the sliding sunroof lowersslightly but remains raised at the rear.
Rain-closing feature
The rain-closing feature is only available forvehicles with a rain sensor.
When the SmartKey is in positionZin theignition lock or is removed, the sliding sunroofcloses automatically:
Rif it starts to rain.
Rat extreme outside temperatures.
Rafter six hours.
Rif there is a malfunction in the power supply.
The panorama roof with power tilt/slidingpanel remains raised at the rear in order toallow ventilation of the vehicle interior.
If the panorama roof with power tilt/slidingpanel is obstructed while being closed by therain-closing feature, it opens again slightly.The rain-closing feature is then deactivated.
The panorama roof with power tilt/slidingpanel does not close if:
Rit is raised at the rear.
Rit is blocked.
Rno rain is falling on the area of the wind-shield being monitored by the rain sensor. Ifthe vehicle, for example, is under a bridge orin a carport, the field of the sensor may becovered.
Operating the roller sunblind for the
panorama roof with power tilt/slid-
ing panel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
between the roller sunblind and frame or
sliding sunroof during automatic opening or
closing. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing, make sure that no
body parts are in the sweep of the roller
sunblind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the switch immediately, or
Rduring automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be
stopped.
The roller sunblind shields the vehicle interiorfrom sunlight. The roller sunblind can only beopened and closed when the panorama roofwith power tilt/sliding panel is closed.
Roller sunblind reversing feature
The roller sunblind is equipped with an auto-matic reversing feature. If a solid object blocksor restricts the roller sunblind during the clos-ing process, the roller sunblind opens againautomatically. The automatic reversing featureis only an aid and is not a substitute for yourattentiveness when closing the roller sunblind.
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel89
Opening and closing
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GWARNING
The reverse function does not react in par-
ticular:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
Rwhen closing the roller sunblind again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature can-
not prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing the roller sunblind, make sure
that no body parts are in the range of move-
ment.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the button immediately, or
Rbriefly push the button in any direction
during automatic closing.
The closing process is stopped.
Opening and closing
COpens
DOpens

Problems with the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
GWARNING
If you do not reset the sliding sunroof after a malfunction or a voltage drop, then the reversing
feature will malfunction or not work. The sliding sunroof closes with increased or maximum
force. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
In such or similar situations always make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area.
Always reset the sliding sunroof after a malfunction or a voltage drop.
!If the sliding sunroof still cannot be opened or closed as a result of a malfunction, contact aqualified specialist workshop.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The panorama roof withpower tilt/sliding panelcannot be closed andyou cannot see thecause.
If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is obstructed dur-ing closing and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after it blocks, pull theWswitch down again tothe point of resistance until the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed.The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed withmore force.
If the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is obstructedagain during closing and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after it blocks, pull theWswitch down again tothe point of resistance until the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed.The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel is closed withoutthe automatic reversing feature.
The panorama roof withpower tilt/sliding panelcannot be opened orclosed using the conve-nience opening/closingfeature.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheck the SmartKey battery (Ypage 72) and replace it if neces-sary (Ypage 72).
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel91
Opening and closing
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Correct driver's seat position
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine.
Observe the following when adjusting steeringwheelC, seat beltDand driver's seat