2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA change wheel

Paint ..............................................280
Plastic trim ....................................284
Power washer ................................ 279
Rear view camera .......................... 283
Roof lining ...................................... 285
Seat belt ........................................ 285
Seat cover ..................................... 284
Sensors ......................................... 282
Steering wheel ............................... 284
Trim pieces ....................................284
Washing by hand ........................... 279
Wheels ...........................................281
Windows ........................................ 281
Wiper blades .................................. 282
Wooden trim .................................. 284
Cargo compartment enlargement... 253
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 256
Opening/closing ............................ 256
Stowage well (under) ..................... 256
Cargo tie down rings......................... 255
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
CD player (on-board computer)........195
Center console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 199
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........69
Change of address.............................. 26
Change of ownership.......................... 26
Changing a wheel
Wheels and tires ............................ 326
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................................ 259
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ...........................282
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 114
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 116
Controlling automatically ...............119
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 118
Defrosting the windows ................. 121
Defrosting the windshield .............. 120
General notes ................................ 113
Indicator lamp ................................ 119
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 117
Maximum cooling .......................... 121
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 115
Overview of systems ......................113
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 122
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 119
Refrigerant ..................................... 338
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 339
Setting the air distribution ............. 120
Setting the air vents ......................123
Setting the airflow ......................... 120
Setting the temperature ................ 119
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 122
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 122
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 122
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 120
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 31
see Instrument cluster
Collision warning
see Active Brake Assist
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have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz.This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rele-vant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use onlygenuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equalquality. Only use tires, wheels and accessoriesthat have been specifically approved for yourvehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject tostrict quality control. Every part has been spe-cifically developed, manufactured or selectedfor and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz partsshould be used.
More than 300,000 different genuineMercedes-Benz parts are available forMercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers main-tain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz partsfor necessary service and repair work. In addi-tion, strategically located parts delivery cen-ters provide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification num-ber (VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz parts (Ypage 333).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
iThis Operator's Manual describes all mod-els and all standard and optional equipmentof your vehicle available at the time of thisOperator's Manual going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear inmind that your vehicle may not feature allfunctions described here. This also appliesto safety-relevant systems and functions.The equipment in your vehicle may thereforediffer from that shown in the descriptionsand illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerningequipment and operation, please consult anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and MaintenanceBooklet are important documents and shouldbe kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Maintenance
Always bring the Maintenance Booklet withyou when taking the vehicle to an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center. Your customer serviceadvisor will enter every service into your Main-tenance Booklet on your behalf.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-gram offers technical help in the event of abreakdown. Calls to the toll-free RoadsideAssistance Hotline are answered by our agents24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to theMercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Programbrochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"section in the Service and Warranty Booklet(Canada). You will find both in the vehicledocument wallet.
Change of address or change of own-
ership
In the event of a change of address, pleasesend us the "Notification of Address Change"in the Service and Warranty Booklet or simplycall the Mercedes-Benz Customer AssistanceCenter (USA) at the hotline number1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) orCustomer Service Center (Canada) at1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contact-ing you in a timely manner should the needarise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all liter-ature in the vehicle so that it is available to thenext owner.
If you have purchased a used car, please sendus the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" inthe Service and Warranty Booklet or simplycall the Mercedes-Benz Customer AssistanceCenter (USA) at the hotline number1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) orCustomer Service (Canada) at1-800-387-0100.
26Service and vehicle operation
Introduction

GWARNING
If the driver's seat is not engaged, it could
move forwards as far as the next catch dur-
ing movement such as braking or abrupt
changes of direction. As a result, you would
be pushed against your seat belt by the
unsecured driver's seat.
This could cause you to lose control of the
vehicle. The seat belt cannot protect as
intended and could result in additional
injury.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Before every journey, make sure that the
driver's seat is fully engaged.
Observe the safety notes on "Air bags"(Ypage 44) and "Children in the vehicle"(Ypage 53).
GWARNING
If the driver's seat is not engaged, it could
move unexpectedly while the vehicle is in
motion. This could cause you to lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Always make sure that the driver's seat is
engaged before starting the vehicle.
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.
GWARNING
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you
or other vehicle occupants could be trapped
and thereby injured. Children in particular
could accidentally press the electrical seat
adjustment buttons and become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
While moving the seats, make sure that your
hands or other body parts do not get under
the lever assembly of the seat adjustment
system.
!To prevent damage to the seats and theseat heating, observe the following notes:
RDo not spill liquids onto the seats. Dry theseats as soon as possible if liquid doesget spilled on the seats.
RIf the seat covers are damp or wet, do notswitch on the seat heating. Also, do notuse the seat heating to dry the seats.
RClean the seat covers as recommended;see the "Interior care" section.
RDo not transport heavy loads on theseats. Do not place pointed objects onthe seat cushions such as knives, nails ortools. Where possible, use the seats onlyfor carrying passengers.
RWhen operating the seat heating, do notcover the seats with insulating materials,e.g. blankets, coats, bags, protective cov-ers, child seats or booster seats.
RWhen the seat heating is switched on, theseat surface can be damaged as a resultof objects being placed on the seats, forexample, seat cushions, child seats andprotective covers not approved byMercedes-Benz.
!Make sure that there are no objects in thefootwell under or behind the seats whenmoving the seats back. There is a risk thatthe seats and/or the objects could be dam-aged.
iFurther related subjects:
RCargo compartment enlargement (foldingdown the rear seats) (Ypage 253)
Seats93
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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The three red indicator lamps in the buttonindicate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down fromlevel3to level2after approximately eightminutes.
The system automatically switches down fromlevel2to level1after approximately tenminutes.
The system automatically switches off approx-imately 20 minutes after it is set to level1.
XTurn the SmartKey to positionGorHinthe ignition lock (Ypage 125).
XTo switch on:press buttonCrepeatedlyuntil the desired heating level is set.
XTo switch off:press buttonCrepeatedlyuntil all the indicator lamps go out.
iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seatheating may switch off.
Problems with the seat heating
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The seat heating hasswitched off prema-turely or cannot beswitched on.
The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con-sumers are switched on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as therear window defroster or interior lighting.Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating willswitch back on automatically.
Steering wheel
Important safety notes
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.
GWARNING
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of
injury.
Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. This
also applies for the Digital Vehicle Key if the
"Digital Vehicle Key" function is activated via
Mercedes me connect.
Adjusting the steering wheel
GWARNING
If the steering wheel is unlocked while the
vehicle is in motion, it could change position
unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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If you come into contact with the electro-
lyte, observe the following:
RRinse off the electrolyte from your skin
immediately with water.
RImmediately rinse the electrolyte out of
your eyes thoroughly with clean water.
RIf the electrolyte is swallowed, immedi-
ately rinse your mouth out thoroughly. Do
not induce vomiting.
RIf electrolyte comes into contact with your
skin or hair or is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with electrolyte.
RIf an allergic reaction occurs, seek medi-
cal attention immediately.
The "Automatic anti-glare mirrors" function isonly available if the vehicle is equipped withthe "Mirrors package".
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror onthe driver's side automatically go into anti-glare mode if:
Rthe ignition is switched on and
Rincident light from headlamps strikes thesensor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode ifreverse gear is engaged or if the interior light-ing is switched on.
Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking posi-
tion
You can set the front-passenger side exteriormirror such that you can see the rear wheel onthat side as soon as you engage reverse gear.You can store this position.
CButton for the driver's side exterior mirror
DButton for the front-passenger side exte-rior mirror

Available drive programs:
CComfortComfortable and economi-cal driving characteristics
SSportSporty driving characteris-tics
IIndividualIndividual settings
Off-roadOptimal driving character-istics for easily negotiableoff-road terrain
EEconomyParticularly economicaldriving characteristics
Additional information for drive programs(Ypage 138).
You can also change gear yourself using thesteering wheel paddle shifters. For furtherinformation on the manual drive program(Ypage 140).
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller tochange the drive program. Depending on thedrive program selected the following vehiclecharacteristics will change:
Rthe drive
Rthe transmission management
RESP®
Rthe suspension (vehicles with AMG adaptivesport suspension system)
Rthe sound of the exhaust system
Rthe availability of the ECO start/stop func-tion
Rthe availability of gliding mode
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-Key or the Start/Stop button, drive programCis activated. For further information aboutstarting the engine, see (Ypage 126).
XTurn DYNAMIC SELECT controllerCasmany times as necessary until the desireddrive program is selected.The selected drive program appears in themultifunction display. After five seconds thedisplay goes out and the symbol of theselected drive program appears.
The drive program indicator on DYNAMICSELECT controllerClights up in red.
Available drive programs:
IIndividualIndividual settings
CComfortComfort-oriented, opti-mum-economy engine andtransmission settings
SSportSporty engine and trans-mission settings
S+Sport PlusParticularly sporty trans-mission settings
RaceMaximum sportiness andengine and transmissionsettings suitable for theracetrack
Additional information for drive programs(Ypage 138).
You can also change gear yourself using thesteering wheel paddle shifters. For furtherinformation on the manual drive program(Ypage 140).
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Driving and parking
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Transmission positions
EPark position
This prevents the vehicle from roll-ing away when stopped.
Only shift the transmission to posi-tion]when the vehicle is station-ary. The parking lock should not beused as a brake when parking.Always apply the electronic parkingbrake in addition to the parking lockin order to secure the vehicle.
In the event of a malfunction of thevehicle's electronics, the transmis-sion may lock in position]. Havethe vehicle electronics checkedimmediately at a qualified specialistworkshop.
Park position]is automaticallyengaged if:
Ryou switch off the engine usingthe SmartKey and remove theSmartKey
Ryou switch off the engine usingthe SmartKey or using the Start/Stop button and open the driver'sdoor or front-passenger door
Ryou open the driver's door whenthe vehicle is stationary or whendriving at a very low speed andthe transmission is in position[or^
FReverse gear
Only shift the transmission intoposition^when the vehicle is sta-tionary.
DNeutral
Do not shift the transmission to\\while driving. The automatic trans-mission could otherwise be dam-aged.
No power is transmitted from theengine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow youto move the vehicle freely, e.g. topush it or tow it.
If ESP®is deactivated or faulty: shiftthe transmission to position\\ifthe vehicle is in danger of skidding,e.g. on icy roads.
If you switch the engine off with thetransmission in position^or[,the automatic transmission shifts to\\automatically.
!Coasting in neutral\\maycause damage to the drive train.
:Drive
The automatic transmissionchanges gear automatically. Allforward gears are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts through theindividual gears automatically when it is intransmission position[. This automatic gearshifting behavior is determined by:
Rthe selected drive program
Rthe position of the accelerator pedal
Rthe road speed
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-matic transmission shifts gear:
Rlittle throttle: early upshifts
Rmore throttle: late upshifts
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Driving an d parking
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Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive programS+is characterized by the fol-lowing:
Rthe vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driv-ing characteristics.
Rthe automatic transmission shifts up later.
Rthe fuel consumption possibly being higheras a result of the later automatic transmis-sion shift points.
Rthe suspension exhibits particularly stiffspringing and damping settings (vehicleswith AMG adaptive sport suspension sys-tem).
Rgliding mode is not available.
Rthe ECO start/stop function is not available.
Drive program RACE (vehicles with AMG
adaptive sport suspension system)
iThe RACE drive program may not be usedon normal roads. RACE must only be activa-ted and used on dedicated race circuits, noton public roads.
TheRACEdrive program is characterized bythe following:
Rthe vehicle exhibits driving characteristicssuitable for the racetrack.
Rall vehicle systems are set for maximumsportiness.
Rthe automatic transmission shifts up later.
Rthe fuel consumption possibly being higheras a result of the later automatic transmis-sion shift points.
Rthe suspension exhibits particularly stiffspringing and damping settings.
Rgliding mode is not available.
Rthe ECO start/stop function is not available.
Manual gearshifting
General notes
You can change gear yourself using the steer-ing wheel paddle shifters. The transmissionmust be in position[to do this.
Depending on which steering wheel paddleshifter is pulled, the automatic transmissionimmediately shifts into the next gear down orup, if permitted.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:to use manual shift-ing, you have two options:
Rtemporary setting
Rpermanent setting
If you activate manual gearshifting, the multi-function display will show the current gearinstead of transmission position[.
If manual gearshifting is deactivated, the gearswill be selected automatically.
Temporary setting
XTo activate:shift the DIRECT SELECT leverto position[.
XPull steering wheel paddle shifterCorD.
Temporary setting will be active for a certainamount of time. Under certain conditions theminimum amount of time is extended, e.g. inthe case of lateral acceleration, during anoverrun phase or when driving on steep ter-rain.
XTo deactivate:pull steering wheel paddleshifterDand hold it in place.
or
XUse the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch thetransmission position.
or
XAll vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-cles): use the DYNAMIC SELECT button tochange the drive program.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: use the DYNAMICSELECT controller to change the drive pro-gram.
140Automatic transmission
Driving and pa rking