2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA lock

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC
Display message ............................ 227
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive).................................................. 168
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Function/notes .............................182
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 204
Function/notes ................................ 60
Important safety notes .................... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an
accident ...........................................53
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 248
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification.................118
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 197
Display message ............................ 210
Function/notes ................................ 61
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 160
Calling up a speed......................... 161
Cruise control lever ....................... 160
Deactivating ................................... 163
Display message ............................ 221
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 164
Displays on the instrument clus-
ter .................................................. 164
Driving tips .................................... 164
Function/notes............................. 158
Important safety notes .................. 159
Setting a speed .............................. 162
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 162
Stopping ........................................ 162
Storing a speed .............................. 161
Active Parking Assist
Canceling ....................................... 178
Detecting parking spaces .............. 175
Display message ............................ 220
Exiting a parking space .................. 177
General notes ................................ 174
Important safety notes .................. 174
Parking .......................................... 176
ADAPTIVE BRAKE................................. 67
Additional speedometer................... 199
Additives (engine oil)........................ 337
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 243
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 51
Display message ............................ 213
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Knee bag .......................................... 46
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Side impact air bag.......................... 46
Window curtain air bag.................... 47
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 123
Rear ............................................... 123
Setting the center air vents ........... 123
Setting the side air vents ............... 123
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)......... 68
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 68
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 68
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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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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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Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 62
Warning lamp .................................240
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 199
Automatic locking (switch) ...............76
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................69
Control panel ...................................37
Display message ............................ 228
Emergency locking ........................... 77
Emergency unlocking ....................... 76
Important safety notes.................... 75
Opening (from inside) ...................... 75
Drinking and driving......................... 149
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 138
Display ........................................... 136
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 134
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seat
Driving
Towing vehicles ............................. 132
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 278
Driving dynamics display
Off-road program ........................... 171
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 156
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads.................. 153
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 61
Situation-dependent braking
assistance ........................................ 63
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 60
ADAPTIVE BRAKE............................. 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61
Distance warning function ............... 62
EBD (electronic brake force dis-
tribution) .......................................... 67
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 63
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 60
STEER CONTROL ............................. 67
Driving system
Off-road program ........................... 170
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 171
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 167
Start-off assist ............................... 166
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 182
Active Parking Assist ..................... 174
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 168
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 183
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 185
Cruise control ................................ 157
Display message ............................ 219
HOLD function ............................... 165
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 186
Lane Tracking package .................. 185
Rear view camera .......................... 178
Driving tips
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC ............................ 158, 164
Automatic transmission ................. 137
Brakes ........................................... 150
Break-in period .............................. 124
Checking brake lining thickness .... 152
Downhill gradient ........................... 150
Drinking and driving ....................... 149
Driving in winter ............................. 153
Driving on flooded roads ................ 153
Driving on sand .............................. 155
Driving on wet roads ...................... 152
Exhaust check ............................... 149
Fuel ................................................ 149
General .......................................... 148
Hydroplaning ................................. 152
Icy road surfaces ........................... 153
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 151
Off-road driving .............................. 153
Snow chains .................................. 307
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 124
Tire ruts ......................................... 156
Traveling uphill ............................... 156
Wet road surface ........................... 151
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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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Opening/closing the garage door .. 270
Problems when programming ........ 270
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 268
Synchronizing the rolling code .......269
Gasoline............................................. 335
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles)....... 200
Genuine parts...................................... 25
Glove box...........................................251
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
H
Handling control system
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
HANDS-FREE ACCESS.......................... 80
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 228
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 95
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 95
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 96
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 105
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher.............................104
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 215
Replacing bulbs .............................107
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Hill start assist.................................. 128
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 166
Activation conditions ..................... 165
Deactivating ................................... 166
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes .............................165
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
Hood
Closing ...........................................274
Display message ............................ 228
Important safety notes .................. 273
Opening ......................................... 273
Horn...................................................... 31
Hydroplaning..................................... 152
I
Ignition key
see SmartKey
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer.......................................... 67
Indicator lamp
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 108
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Settings ......................................... 198
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting.............. 188
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................105
Overview ........................................ 105
Reading lamp ................................. 105
iPod®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 287
Using ............................................. 327
Jump starting (engine)......................295
K
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 125
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Deactivation ..................................... 70
Locking ............................................ 70
Unlocking ......................................... 70
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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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Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 268
Vehicle remote locking .................. 266
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 265
Message memory (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 203
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) ..............................................246
Connecting (device manager) ........247
Frequencies ................................... 332
Installation ..................................... 332
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 195
Transmission output (maximum) .... 332
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)...........................................71
MOExtended tires.............................. 288
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 329
Mounting a new wheel ................... 328
Preparing the vehicle .....................326
Raising the vehicle ......................... 327
Removing a wheel .......................... 328
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 326
MP3
Operation ....................................... 195
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................191
Permanent display ......................... 199
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board com-
puter .............................................. 189
Overview .......................................... 33
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................243
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
N
Navigation
Entering a destination .................... 244
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 193
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle....................................................... 124
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
Self-test ...........................................50
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................44
Automatic measures after an
accident ........................................... 53
Belt warning ..................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ..................... 53
Important safety notes.................... 39
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 39
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 59
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
Seat belt .......................................... 41
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
Self-test ........................................... 50
Odometer........................................... 192
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 340
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 155
Checklist before driving off-road .... 155
General information ....................... 154
Important safety notes .................. 153
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