2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA audio

Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 168
Performance Seat ............................ 96
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system
General Information .......................168
AMG menu (on-board computer)..... 200
AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem..................................................... 130
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.............. 156
Ashtray............................................... 259
Assistance display (on-board
computer).......................................... 197
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter)..................................................196
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........278
Driving abroad ............................... 278
Hiding a service message .............. 277
Information about Service ............. 278
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 278
Service message ............................ 277
Special service requirements ......... 278
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 68
Function ...........................................68
Switching off the alarm .................... 68
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 198
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes............................. 183
Audio 20
Driving dynamics display ............... 171
Audio menu (on-board computer).... 194
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 ............................ 216
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care)............... 279
Automatic engine start (ECO
start/stop function).......................... 129
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function).......................... 129
Automatic headlamp mode.............. 102
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 137
Changing gear ............................... 137
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 134
Drive program ................................ 138
Drive program display .................... 134
Driving tips .................................... 137
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all
vehicles except Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 132
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 133
Emergency running mode.............. 142
Engaging drive position .................. 136
Engaging neutral ............................ 135
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 136
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 135
Engaging reverse gear ................... 135
Engaging the park position ............ 134
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 138
Kickdown ....................................... 138
Manual shifting .............................. 140
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 200
Overview ........................................ 134
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Pulling away ................................... 128
Selector lever ................................ 136
Starting the engine ........................ 127
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 140
Transmission position display ........ 136
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Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 138
Manual gearshifting .......................142
Knee bag.............................................. 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 198
Display message ............................ 220
Function/information.................... 186
Lane Tracking package..................... 185
Lap time (RACETIMER)...................... 201
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors................................................ 56
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage)................................................... 215
Light sensor (display message)....... 216
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 102
Cornering light function ................. 104
Fog lamps ...................................... 103
Fogged up headlamps.................... 105
Hazard warning lamps ................... 104
High beam flasher .......................... 104
High-beam headlamps................... 104
Light switch ................................... 102
Low-beam headlamps.................... 103
Parking lamps ................................ 103
Rear fog lamp ................................ 103
Setting exterior lighting ................. 102
Standing lamps .............................. 103
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 199
Turn signals ................................... 104
Loading guidelines............................ 250
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)............................... 200
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 214
Replacing bulbs............................. 107
Switching on/off........................... 103
Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 96
M
M+S tires............................................ 306
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 280
Mechanical key
Function/notes................................ 71
Inserting .......................................... 72
Locking vehicle ................................ 77
Removing ......................................... 71
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 76
Memory card (audio)......................... 195
Memory function............................... 101
Mercedes me connect
Call priority .................................... 264
Display message ............................ 209
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 264
Downloading routes ....................... 267
General notes ................................ 260
Geo fencing ................................... 267
Info call button .............................. 263
Mercedes-Benz emergency call ..... 261
Recovering a stolen vehicle ........... 266
Remote Vehicle Health Check ....... 266
Roadside Assistance call button .... 263
Search & Send ............................... 265
Self-diagnosis ................................ 261
Speed alert .................................... 267
System .......................................... 261
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Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 340
Traveling uphill ...............................156
Off-road Program
Driving dynamics display............... 171
General notes ................................ 170
Off-road system
DSR ............................................... 169
Off road drive program .................. 170
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 64
Off-road ABS .................................... 60
Off-road ESP®.................................. 66
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 200
Assistance graphic menu ............... 197
Assistance menu ........................... 196
Audio menu ................................... 194
Convenience submenu .................. 200
Display messages .......................... 203
Displaying a service message ........ 278
Factory settings ............................. 200
Important safety notes .................. 188
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 198
Lighting submenu .......................... 199
Menu overview .............................. 191
Message memory .......................... 203
Navigation menu ............................ 193
Operation ....................................... 189
RACETIMER ................................... 201
Service menu ................................. 198
Settings menu ............................... 198
Standard display ............................ 192
Telephone menu ............................ 195
Trip menu ...................................... 192
Vehicle submenu ........................... 199
Video DVD operation ..................... 195
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Opening and closing the side trim
panels................................................. 108
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........... 188
Overhead control panel...................... 38
Override feature
Rear side windows........................... 59
P
Paint code number............................ 333
Paintwork (cleaning instructions)... 280
Panic alarm.......................................... 39
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 87
Operating ......................................... 88
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 89
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91
Reversing feature ............................. 88
Parcel shelf........................................ 255
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 145
Parking brake ................................ 146
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 100
Rear view camera .......................... 178
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 173
Driving system ............................... 171
Function/notes............................. 171
Important safety notes .................. 171
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 174
Sensor range ................................. 172
Warning display ............................. 173
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically................... 147
Applying or releasing manually ...... 147
Display message ............................ 206
Electric parking brake .................... 146
Emergency braking ........................ 148
General notes ................................ 146
Releasing automatically................. 148
Warning lamp ................................. 237
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Left control panel
Y
e
RCalls up the menu and menu bar
c
d
Press briefly:
RScrolls in lists
RSelects a submenu or function
RIn theAudioAudiomenu: selects the previous or next station, when the presetlist or station list is active, or an audio track or video scene
RIn theTelTel(telephone) menu: switches to the phone book and selects aname or telephone number
c
d
Press and hold:
RIn theAudioAudiomenu: selects a preset list or a station list in the desired fre-quency range, or an audio track or video scene using rapid scrolling
RIn theTelTel(Telephone) menu: starts rapid scrolling if the phone book isopen
vRConfirms the selection or display message
RIn theTelTel(Telephone) menu: switches to the telephone book and startsdialing the selected number
8Press briefly:
RBack
RVehicles with Audio 20: switches off voice-operated control for navigation(see the manufacturer's operating instructions)
RVehicles with COMAND: switches off the Voice Control System (see theseparate operating instructions)
RHides display messages or calls up the lastTripTripmenu function used
RExits the phone book/redial memory
8Press and hold:
RCalls up the standard display in theTripTripmenu
Right control panel

XSwitch on the multimedia system and selectradio (see the Digital Operator's Manual).
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theAudioAudiomenu.
XTo select a preset list or station list:press and briefly hold thecordbut-ton until the preset list or station list in thedesired frequency range is shown.
XTo select a station:briefly presscord.
iSIRIUS XM satellite radio functions like anormal radio.
You can find further information on opera-tion in the "Satellite radio" section of theDigital Operator's Manual for the multimediasystem.
Operating an audio player or audio
media
CCurrent title
Audio data from various audio devices ormedia can be played, depending on the equip-ment installed in the vehicle.
XSwitch on the multimedia system andswitch on CD or MP3 mode (see the DigitalOperator's Manual).
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theAudioAudiomenu.
XTo select the next/previous track:brieflypress thecordbutton.
XTo select a track from the track list(rapid scrolling):press and hold thecordbutton until desired track appears.
If you press and holdcord, therapid scrolling speed is increased. Not allaudio drives or data carriers support thisfunction.
If track information is stored on the audiodevice or medium, the multifunction displaywill show the number and title of the track.
Video DVD operation
You can only operate DVD videos in theAudioAudiomenu in vehicles with COMAND.
XSwitch on COMAND and select DVD Video(see the Digital Operator's Manual).
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theAudioAudiomenu.
XTo select the next or previous scene:briefly press thecordbutton.
XTo select a scene from the scene list(rapid scrolling):press and hold thecordbutton until desired sceneCappears.
Telephone menu
Introduction
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the
vehicle when driving, you may be distracted
from the traffic situation. You could also
lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of
an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that
this is possible, park the vehicle paying
attention to traffic conditions and operate
the equipment when the vehicle is station-
ary.
When telephoning, you must observe the legalrequirements for the country in which you arecurrently driving.
XSwitch on the mobile phone (see the manu-facturer’s operating instructions).
XSwitch on the multimedia system (see theDigital Operator's Manual)
Menus and submenus195
On-board computer and displays
Z

Operating system
Overview
General notes
!Do not use the space in front of the dis-play for storage. Objects placed here coulddamage the display or impair its function.Avoid any direct contact with the displaysurface. Pressure on the display surfacemay result in impairments to the display,which could be irreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair yourability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-controlled switch-off feature. The brightness isautomatically reduced if the temperature istoo high. The display may temporarily switchoff completely.
Cleaning instructions
!Do not touch the display. The display has avery sensitive high-gloss surface; there is arisk of scratching. If you have to clean thescreen, however, use a mild cleaning agentand a soft, lint-free cloth.
The display must be switched off and havecooled down before you start cleaning. Do notapply pressure to the display surface whencleaning it, as this could cause irreversibledamage to the display.
Switching the multimedia system
on/off
XPress theCcontrol knob.
Adjusting the volume
XTurn theCcontrol knob.
The volume is adjusted:
Rfor the currently selected media source
Rduring traffic or navigation announcements
Rin hands-free mode during an active call
Switching the sound on or off
XPress thecbutton on the control panel.If the audio output is switched off, the sta-tus line will show thecsymbol. If you
switch the media source or set the volume,the sound is automatically switched on.
iNavigation announcements will be heardeven if the sound is muted.
Functions
The multimedia system has the following func-tions:
RRadio mode
RMedia mode with media search
RSound systems
RNavigation system
COMAND: navigation via the hard drive
Audio 20: navigation via SD card
RCommunication functions
RSIRIUS Weather (COMAND)
RVehicle functions with system settings
RFavorites functions
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
Rselect menu items on the display
Renter characters
Rselect a destination on the map
Rsave entries
The controller can be:
Rturned3
Rslid left or right1
Rslid forwards or back4
Rslid diagonally2
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held7
Back button
You can use the8button to exit a menu orto call up the main menu of the current operat-ing mode.
XTo exit the menu:briefly press the8button.The multimedia system changes to the nexthigher menu level in the current operatingmode.
XTo call up the main menu:press the8button for longer than two seconds.The multimedia system changes to the mainmenu of the current operating mode.
Operating system243
Multimedia system
Z

Favorites button
You can assign predefined functions using the}favorites button and call them up bypressing the button (Ypage 244).
Favorites
Calling up and exiting favorites
XTo call up:press the}button on thecontroller.
XSelect a favorite, e.g.VehicleVehicle.The favorites are displayed.
XTo exit:press the}button again.
Adding favorites
Adding predefined favorites
XPress the}button.
XCOMAND:slide6the controller.
XAudio 20:slide5or6the controller.The menu bar is displayed.
XSelectReassignReassign.The categories are displayed.
XSelect a category.The favorites are displayed.
XSelect a favorite.
XCOMAND:to add the favorite to the desiredposition, turn and press the controller.If a favorite has already been added at thisposition, it will be overwritten.
XAudio 20:to add the favorite to the desiredposition, turn, slide5or6and pressthe controller.If a favorite has already been added at thisposition, it will be overwritten.
Adding your own favorites
You can add climate control as a favorite, forexample.
XSelectVehicleVehicle{Vehicle SettingsVehicle Settings.
XPress and hold the}button until thefavorites are displayed.
XAdd a favorite to the desired position.If a favorite has already been added at thisposition, it will be overwritten.
Navigation mode
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the
vehicle when driving, you may be distracted
from the traffic situation. You could also
lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of
an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that
this is possible, park the vehicle paying
attention to traffic conditions and operate
the equipment when the vehicle is station-
ary.
You must observe the legal requirements forthe country in which you are currently drivingwhen operating the navigation system.
General notes
Among other things, correct functioning of thenavigation system depends on GPS reception.In certain situations, GPS reception may beimpaired, there may be interference or theremay be no reception at all, e.g. in tunnels orparking garages.
Audio 20 is equipped with Garmin®MAP PILOT(see the manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions). The Garmin®MAP PILOT operatinginstructions are stored on the SD card as aPDF file. The SD card box contains a quickguide.
The following descriptions apply to navigationwith COMAND. Further information can befound in the Digital Operator's Manual.
Selecting a route type and route
options
Multimedia system:
XSelectNaviNavi{NavigationNavigation.The map shows the vehicle's current posi-tion.
XSlide6the controller.
XSelectOptionsOptions{Route SettingsRoute Settings.
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Multimedia system

Authorization by entering a passkey (pass-code):
XSelect the Bluetooth®name of the mobilephone.The input menu for the passkey is displayed.
XChoose a one to sixteen-digit number com-bination as a passkey.
XEnter the passkey on the multimedia sys-tem.
XPressTto confirm.
XEnter and confirm the passkey on themobile phone. Depending on the mobilephone used, confirm the connection to themultimedia system and for the PBAP and
MAP Bluetooth®profiles. The prompt toconfirm may take up to two minutes to bedisplayed (see the manufacturer's operatinginstructions).
Connecting a mobile phone (Audio
20)
Requirements
For telephony via the Bluetooth®interface, you
require at least one Bluetooth®-capable mobilephone depending on use ofone-telephonemodeortwo-telephone mode. The mobilephone must support Hands-Free Profile 1.0 orabove.
Intwo-telephone modeyou can use all thefunctions of the multimedia system with themain telephone. With theadditional tele-phone, you can receive incoming calls.
Multimedia system:
XSelectVehicleVehicle{System Set‐System Set‐tingstings{Activate BluetoothActivate Bluetooth.
XActivate Bluetooth®s.
Mobile phone:
XActivate Bluetooth®and, if necessary, Blue-
tooth®visibility for other devices (see themanufacturer's operating instructions).
The Bluetooth®device names for all of onemanufacturer's products might be identical. Tomake it possible to clearly identify your mobilephone, change the device name (see the man-ufacturer's operating instructions).
If the mobile phone supports the PBAP (PhoneBookAccessProfile) and MAP (Message
AccessProfile) Bluetooth®profiles, the follow-ing information is transmitted after you con-nect the main telephone:
RPhone book
RCall lists
RText messages and e-mail
iFurther information on suitable mobilephones can be found at:http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
iIn the USA, you can get in touch with theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centeron 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372).
In Canada, you can get in touch with theCustomer Relations Center on1-800-387-0100.
Searching for and authorizing (con-
necting) a mobile phone
Before using your mobile phone with the multi-media system for the first time, you will needto search for the phone and then authorize(connect) it. Depending on the mobile phone,authorization either takes place by means ofSecure Simple Pairing or by entering a pass-key. The multimedia system automaticallymakes the procedure that is relevant for yourmobile phone available. The mobile phone isalways connected automatically after authori-zation. Further information on using a mobilephone with the multimedia system (see theDigital Operator's Manual).
If the multimedia system does not detect yourmobile phone, this may be due to particularsecurity settings on your mobile phone (seethe manufacturer's operating instructions).
Searching for a mobile phone
Multimedia system:
XSelectTel/Tel/