2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA low beam

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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Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 268
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 268
Replacing bulbs
Brake lamp .................................... 108
High-beam headlamps................... 107
Important safety notes .................. 106
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 107
Low-beam headlamps.................... 107
Overview of bulb types .................. 106
Rear fog lamp ................................ 108
Turn signals (front) ......................... 108
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 108
Rescue card......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 218
Warning lamp ................................. 238
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control)........ 122
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 211
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Reverse gear (selector lever)........... 136
Reversing feature
Roller sunblind ................................. 89
Side windows ................................... 83
Tailgate ............................................ 78
Roadside Assistance (breakdown).... 26
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 89
Roof carrier........................................ 256
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines)......................................... 285
Roof load (maximum)........................ 339
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 53
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 249
Inserting/removing ........................ 248
Removing ....................................... 249
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 43
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Correct usage .................................. 42
Fastening ......................................... 43
Important safety guidelines ............. 41
Introduction ..................................... 41
Releasing ......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 230
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 94
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 94
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 96
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 96
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 95
Cleaning the cover ......................... 284
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 254
Important safety notes .................... 92
Seat heating problem ...................... 97
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 101
Switching seat heating on/off......... 96
Section
Cargo compartment ......................... 77
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
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Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
CSpeedometer with seg-ments188
Warning and indicatorlamps:
XLow-beam headlamps103
`Parking lamps103
WHigh-beam headlamps104

Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-mends that you drive with the lights switchedon even during the daytime. In some coun-tries, operation of the headlamps varies due tolegal requirements and self-imposed obliga-tions.
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options
Exterior lighting can be set using the:
Rlight switch
Rcombination switch (Ypage 104)
Ron-board computer (Ypage 199)
Light switch
Operation
GcLeft-hand standing lamps
HdRight-hand standing lamps
I`Parking lamps, license plate andinstrument cluster lighting
JXAutomatic headlamp mode, control-led by the light sensor
KXLow-beam/high-beam headlamps

daytime running lamps or low-beam head-lamps go out after 3 minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is sta-tionary and in bright ambient light: if you turnthe light switch to the`position, the day-time running lamps and parking lamps turn on.
If the engine is running and you turn the lightswitch to theXposition, the manual set-tings take precedence over the daytime run-ning lamps.
USA only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visibil-ity of your vehicle during the day. To do this,the daytime running lamps function must beswitched on using the on-board computer(Ypage 199).
If the engine is running and you turn the lightswitch to the`orXposition, the man-ual settings take precedence over the daytimerunning lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
Even if the light sensor does not detect that itis dark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-lamps switch on when the ignition is switchedon and the light switch is set to theXposi-tion. This is a particularly useful function in theevent of rain and fog.
XTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:turn the SmartKey to positionHin the igni-tion lock or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch toX.The greenXindicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up.
Front fog lamps
In conditions where visibility is poor due tofog, snow or rain, the fog lamps improve visi-bility as well as making it easier for other roadusers to see you. They can be operatedtogether with the parking lamps or togetherwith the parking lamps and low-beam head-lamps.
XTo switch on the fog lamps:turn theSmartKey to positionHin the ignition lockor start the engine.
XTurn the light switch toXorX.
XPress theZbutton.The greenZindicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up.
XTo switch off the fog lamps:press theZbutton.The greenZindicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster goes out.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of yourvehicle for the traffic behind in the event ofthick fog. Please take note of the country-spe-cific regulations for the use of rear fog lamps.
XTo switch on the rear fog lamp:turn theSmartKey in the ignition lock to positionHor start the engine.
XTurn the light switch toXorX.
XPress the^button.The yellow^indicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up.
XTo switch off the rear fog lamp:press the^button.The yellow^indicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster goes out.
Parking lamps
!If the battery charge is very low, the park-ing lamps or standing lamps are automati-cally switched off to enable the next enginestart. Always park your vehicle safely and ina well lit area, in accordance with the rele-vant legal stipulations. Avoid using the`parking lamps over a period of severalhours. If possible, switch on the right-handdor left-handcstanding lamps.
XTo switch on:turn the light switch to`.The green`indicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures thecorresponding side of the vehicle is illumina-ted.
XTo switch on the standing lamps:theSmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is inpositionZin the ignition lock.
XTurn the light switch toc(left-hand sideof the vehicle) ord(right-hand side ofthe vehicle).
Exterior lighting103
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

direction you are turning, enabling better visi-bility in tight bends, for example. It can only beactivated when the low-beam headlamps areswitched on.
Active:
Rif you are driving at speeds below 25 mph(40 km/h) and switch on the turn signal orturn the steering wheel
Rif you are driving at speeds between 25 mph(40 km/h) and 45 mph (70 km/h) and turnthe steering wheel
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a shorttime, but is automatically switched off after nomore than three minutes.
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions maycause moisture to form in the headlamp. Thismoisture does not affect the functionality ofthe headlamp.
Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
C=Switches the left-hand front readinglamp on or off
DJSwitches the front interior lighting on

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front passenger seat can beoccupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF or ON indi-cator lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifiesthe occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating cor-rectly.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Further information about the Occupant Classification System(Ypage 47).
Lights
iVehicles with LED bulbs in the light clusters:
The display message for the corresponding lamp only appears when all of the LEDs in the lamphave failed.
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
I
Check Left Corner‐Check Left Corner‐ing Lighting LightorCheckCheckRight CorneringRight CorneringLightLight
The left or right-hand cornering light is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 106).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Check Left LowCheck Left LowBeamBeamorCheckCheckRight Low BeamRight Low Beam
The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 106).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Check Rear LeftCheck Rear LeftTurn SignalTurn SignalorCheck Rear RightCheck Rear RightTurn SignalTurn Signal
The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 106).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Check Front LeftCheck Front LeftTurn SignalTurn SignalorCheck Front RightCheck Front RightTurn SignalTurn Signal
The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 106).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Check Left MirrorCheck Left MirrorTurn SignalTurn SignalorCheck Right MirrorCheck Right MirrorTurn SignalTurn Signal
The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is defec-tive.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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On-b oard computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
I
Check Front LeftCheck Front LeftSidemarker LampSidemarker LamporCheck Front RightCheck Front RightSidemarker LampSidemarker Lamp
The front left-hand or front right-hand side marker lamp is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Check Rear LeftCheck Rear LeftSidemarker LampSidemarker LamporCheck Rear RightCheck Rear RightSidemarker LampSidemarker Lamp
The rear left-hand or rear right-hand side marker lamp is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Check Left DaytimeCheck Left DaytimeRunning LightRunning LightorCheck Right Day‐Check Right Day‐time Running Lighttime Running Light
The left or right-hand daytime running lamp is faulty.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 106).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Malfunction SeeMalfunction SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
The exterior lighting is malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Auto Lamp FunctionAuto Lamp FunctionInoperativeInoperative
The light sensor is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Switch Off LightsSwitch Off Lights
The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A warn-ing tone also sounds.
XTurn the light switch to theXposition.
I
Switch On HeadlampsSwitch On Headlamps
You are driving with low-beam headlamps switched off.
XTurn the light switch to theXorXposition.
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On-b oard computer and displays