2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA lights

Index.......................................................4
Digital Operator's Manual..................24
Introduction ...........................................24
Operation ............................................... 24
Introduction.........................................25
Protecting the environment ...................25
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...............25
Operator's Manual ................................. 26
Service and vehicle operation ................26
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR code for rescue card ........................ 28
Data storage .......................................... 28
Information on copyright ....................... 30
At a glance...........................................31
Cockpit .................................................. 31
Instrument cluster ................................. 32
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33
Center console ...................................... 34
Door control panel ................................. 37
Overhead control panel .........................38
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 .........................67
Opening and closing...........................69
SmartKey ............................................... 69
Doors ..................................................... 75
Cargo compartment ...............................77
Side windows ......................................... 83
Panorama roof with power tilt/slid-
ing panel ................................................ 87
Seats, steering wheel and mir-
rors.......................................................92
Correct driver's seat position ................ 92
Seats ..................................................... 92
Steering wheel ....................................... 97
Mirrors ................................................... 98
Memory function ................................. 101
Lights and windshield wipers..........102
Exterior lighting ................................... 102
Interior lighting .................................... 105
Replacing bulbs ................................... 106
Windshield wipers ................................ 109
Climate control.................................113
Overview of climate control systems ... 113
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 118
Air vents .............................................. 123
Driving and parking..........................124
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 124
Driving ................................................. 124
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ..................................................... 132
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 133
Automatic transmission ....................... 134
Refueling ............................................. 142
Parking ................................................ 145
Driving tips .......................................... 148
Driving systems ................................... 157
On-board computer and displays....188
Important safety notes ........................ 188
Displays and operation ........................ 188
Menus and submenus ......................... 191
Display messages ................................ 203
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 230
Multimedia system...........................242
General notes ...................................... 242
Important safety notes ........................ 242
Function restrictions ............................ 242
Operating system ................................ 243
2Contents

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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Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................134
Transmission positions .................. 137
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode....................................... 142
B
Back button....................................... 243
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 215
Bag hook............................................ 255
BAS (Brake Assist System)................. 61
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Replacing ......................................... 72
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 294
Display message ............................ 218
Important safety notes .................. 292
Jump starting ................................. 295
Replacing ....................................... 295
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning......................................... 44
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 198
Display message ............................ 220
Notes/function .............................. 185
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth®
Searching for a mobile phone ........246
Searching for a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 247
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
Telephony ...................................... 246
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 209
Notes ............................................. 337
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulbs .............................108
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 215
Brakes
ABS ..................................................60
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 337
Display message............................ 204
EBD .................................................. 67
Hill start assist ............................... 128
HOLD function ............................... 165
Important safety notes .................. 150
Maintenance .................................. 151
Parking brake ................................ 146
Riding tips ...................................... 150
Situation-dependent braking
assistance ........................................ 63
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 286
see Flat tire
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting)................................... 32
Buttons on the steering wheel......... 189
C
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 279
Carpets .......................................... 285
Display ........................................... 283
Exhaust pipe .................................. 283
Exterior lights ................................ 282
Gear or selector lever .................... 284
Interior ........................................... 283
Matte finish ................................... 280
Notes............................................. 278
6Index

COMAND
Driving dynamics display ...............171
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Combination switch.......................... 104
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 271
Calling up ....................................... 271
Magnetic field zone maps .............. 272
Setting ...........................................271
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer).......................................... 192
Controller...........................................243
Convenience closing feature.............. 85
Convenience opening feature............ 84
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 276
Display message ............................ 217
Filling capacity ............................... 338
Important safety notes .................. 337
Temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 200
Temperature gauge ........................ 189
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright............................................. 30
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 214
Function/notes .............................104
Cover
see Roller sunblind
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 157
Cruise control lever ....................... 157
Deactivating ................................... 158
Display message ............................ 222
Driving system ............................... 157
Function/notes .............................157
Important safety notes .................. 157
Setting a speed .............................. 158
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 157
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 257
Important safety notes .................. 257
Rear compartment ......................... 258
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC)..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes .............................102
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 199
Declarations of conformity................. 27
Decorative film
Cleaning instructions ..................... 281
Diagnostics connection......................27
Digital Operator's Manual
Help .................................................24
Introduction .....................................24
Digital speedometer.........................193
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 134
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 277
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 203
Driving systems .............................219
Engine ............................................ 217
General notes ................................ 203
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 203
Lights ............................................. 214
Safety systems .............................. 204
SmartKey ....................................... 229
Tires ............................................... 223
Vehicle ...........................................225
Distance control
see Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Distance recorder.............................192
Distance warning (warning lamp).... 240
8Index

Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ................. 64
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 197
Display message ............................ 204
Function/notes................................ 63
General notes .................................. 63
Important safety information ........... 64
Trailer stabilization ........................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 235
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System)................................................ 64
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check................................... 149
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 282
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 99
Folding in when locking (on-
board computer) ............................ 200
Folding in/out (automatically)......... 99
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 99
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 99
Setting ............................................. 99
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 101
Storing the parking position .......... 100
Eyeglasses compartment................. 251
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 244
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires.......................... 288
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 287
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 289
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats........................................... 272
Fog lamps
Switching on/off........................... 103
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 332
Two-way radio ................................ 332
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off........................... 103
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ............................................... 252
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 336
Consumption statistics .................. 192
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 192
Displaying the range ...................... 192
Driving tips .................................... 149
E10 ................................................ 335
Fuel gauge....................................... 32
Grade (gasoline)............................ 335
Important safety notes .................. 335
Problem (malfunction) ................... 145
Refueling ........................................ 142
Tank content/reserve fuel............. 335
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 144
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 335
Problem (malfunction) ................... 145
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 302
Before changing ............................. 301
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 302
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 302
Important safety notes .................. 301
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 271
General notes ................................ 268
Important safety notes .................. 268
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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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Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 103
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................213
Indicator lamps ................................ 40
Problem (malfunction) ................... 213
Pets in the vehicle............................... 59
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions)..................................................284
Power washers.................................. 279
Power windows
see Side windows
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Immobilizer ...................................... 67
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 128
General notes ................................ 128
Hill start assist ............................... 128
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop........... 27
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 167
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)............................................. 167
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................. 201
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 194
see Digital Operator's Manual
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding
panel).................................................... 89
REACH Regulation............................... 28
Reading lamp..................................... 105
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................123
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 215
Replacing bulbs .............................108
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 254
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 254
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 180
Cleaning instructions ..................... 283
Display in the multimedia system .. 179
Function/notes .............................178
General notes ................................ 178
Switching on/off ........................... 179
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 122
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 112
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 98
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 99
Reflective safety jacket.................... 286
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 338
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 142
Refueling process .......................... 143
see Fuel
16Index

Segments ...................................... 188
Selecting the display unit............... 198
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 236
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off........................... 103
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 166
Important safety notes .................. 166
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 126
Starting the engine ........................ 127
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine)................................ 126
STEER CONTROL.................................. 67
Steering
Display message ............................ 228
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 97
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 189
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Important safety notes .................... 97
Paddle shifters ............................... 140
Steering wheel paddle shifters........ 140
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 201
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 251
Armrest (under) ............................. 252
Center console .............................. 251
Center console (rear) ..................... 252
Cup holders ................................... 257
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 251
Glove box ....................................... 251
Important safety information ......... 250
Map pockets .................................. 252
Stowage net ................................... 252
Stowage net....................................... 252
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires..................................... 306
Sun visor............................................ 258
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 168
SVHC (Substances of Very High
Concern)............................................... 28
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off................................................. 122
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 248
T
Tachometer........................................ 188
Tail lamps
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 227
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 77
Limiting the opening angle ............... 82
Obstruction detection...................... 78
Opening dimensions ...................... 339
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 78
Opening/closing automatically
from inside ....................................... 81
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 79
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 334
Information .................................... 332
Tires/wheels ................................. 329
Vehicle data ................................... 339
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 196
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 246
Authorizing a mobile phone via
the device manager (connecting) ... 247
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 247
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