2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA spare tire

Stowage and features......................250
Loading guidelines ...............................250
Stowage areas ..................................... 250
Features .............................................. 257
Maintenance and care......................273
Engine compartment ........................... 273
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 277
Care ..................................................... 278
Roadside Assistance........................286
Where will I find...? .............................. 286
Flat tire ................................................ 287
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 292
Jump-starting ....................................... 295
Towing and tow-starting ......................298
Fuses ................................................... 301
Wheels and tires...............................304
Important safety notes ........................ 304
Operation ............................................ 304
Winter operation .................................. 306
Tire pressure ....................................... 307
Loading the vehicle .............................. 316
All about wheels and tires ................... 319
Changing a wheel ................................ 325
Wheel and tire combinations ...............329
Emergency spare wheel ....................... 330
Technical data...................................332
Information regarding technical data
............................................................. 332
Vehicle electronics .............................. 332
Identification plates .............................333
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 334
Vehicle data ......................................... 339
Vehicle data for off-road driving .......... 340
Contents3

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
Index11

Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 76
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 75
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles)....... 200
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ...............................................249
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........259
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 225
Equipment ....................................... 26
Individual settings .......................... 198
Limited Warranty .............................28
Loading .......................................... 316
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 77
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 69
Lowering ........................................ 329
Maintenance .................................... 26
Parking for a long period ................ 148
Pulling away................................... 128
Raising ........................................... 327
REACH Regulation ........................... 28
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 326
Transporting .................................. 300
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 76
Unlocking (SmartKey)...................... 69
Vehicle data ................................... 339
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 339
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 340
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 340
Vehicle dimensions........................... 339
Vehicle emergency locking................ 77
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate.............. 333
Vehicle tool kit.................................. 287
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 123
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 195
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
VIN
Seat ............................................... 334
Type plate ...................................... 333
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 233
Active Brake Assist ........................ 240
Brakes ........................................... 232
Check Engine ................................. 238
Coolant .......................................... 238
Distance warning ........................... 240
ESP®.............................................. 235
ESP®OFF ....................................... 236
Fuel tank ........................................ 238
Overview .......................................... 32
Reserve fuel................................... 238
Restraint system ............................ 237
Seat belt ........................................ 230
SPORT handling mode................... 236
Tire pressure monitor .................... 241
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 228
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 242
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 329
Wheel bolt tightening torque........... 329
Wheel chock...................................... 326
Wheels
Changing a wheel.......................... 325
Checking ........................................ 304
Cleaning ......................................... 281
Emergency spare wheel ................. 330
22Index

Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you install wheels and tires with incorrect
dimensions, the service brake or wheel sus-
pension components may be damaged.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always replace wheels and tires with ones
that comply with the specifications of the
original part.
When replacing wheels, pay attention to the:
RDesignation
RModel
When replacing tires, pay attention to the:
RDesignation
RManufacturer
RModel
GWARNING
A flat tire will severely affect the driving
characteristics as well as the steering and
braking of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Tires without run-flat characteristics:
RDo not drive on with a flat tire.
RChange the flat tire immediately with an
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel.
Alternatively, consult a qualified specialist
workshop.
Tires with run-flat characteristics:
RObserve the information and warning
notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat tires).
Accessories that are not approved for yourvehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not beingused correctly can impair the operating safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approvedaccessories, visit a qualified specialist work-shop and inquire about:
Rsuitability
Rlegal stipulations
Rfactory recommendations
Further information regarding wheels and tirescan be found under "Wheel/tire combinations"(Ypage 329).
You can ask for information regarding permit-ted wheel/tire combinations at an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center.
Information on tire pressure can be found:
Ron the Tire and Loading Information placardon the B-pillar on the driver's side(Ypage 316)
Rin the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap(Ypage 144)
Runder "Tire pressure" (Ypage 307)
Operation
Information on driving
Check the tire pressure when the vehicle isheavily laden and adjust prior to a trip.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,noises and unusual handling characteristics,e.g. pulling to one side. This may indicate thatthe wheels or tires are damaged. If you sus-pect that a tire is defective, reduce your speedimmediately. Stop the vehicle as soon as pos-sible to check the wheels and tires for dam-age. Hidden tire damage could also be causingthe unusual handling characteristics. If youfind no signs of damage, have the tires andwheels checked at a qualified specialist work-shop.
When parking your vehicle, make sure that thetires do not get deformed by the curb or otherobstacles. If they cannot be avoided, driveover obstacles such as curbs slowly and at anobtuse angle. Otherwise, you may damage thewheels or tires.
Regular checking of wheels and tires
GWARNING
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control
of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tires regularly for signs of dam-
age and replace any damaged tires immedi-
ately.
304Operation
Wheels and ti res

Check wheels and tires for damage at leastonce a month. Check wheels and tires afterdriving off-road or on rough road test tracks.Damaged wheels can cause a loss of tire pres-sure. Pay particular attention to damage suchas:
Rcuts in the tires
Rpunctures in the tires
Rtears in the tires
Rbulges on tires
Rdeformation or severe corrosion on wheels
Regularly check the tire tread depth and thecondition of the tread across the whole widthof all tires (Ypage 305). If necessary, turn thefront wheels to full lock in order to inspect theinner side of the tire surface.
All wheels must have a valve cap to protectthe valve against dirt and moisture. Do notmount anything onto the valve other than thestandard valve cap or other valve capsapproved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.Do not use any other valve caps or systems,e.g. tire pressure monitoring systems.
Regularly check the pressure of all the tiresparticularly prior to long trips. Adjust the tirepressure as necessary (Ypage 307).
Observe the notes on the emergency sparewheel (Ypage 330).
The service life of tires depends, among otherthings, on the following factors:
RDriving style
RTire pressure
RDistance covered
Notes on tire tread
GWARNING
If there is insufficient tire tread, the tire trac-
tion decreases. The tire tread is no longer
able to dissipate water. This increases the
risk of hydroplaning when the road surface
is wet, particularly when the vehicle's speed
is not adapted to the road conditions. There
is a risk of an accident.
When the tire pressure is too high or too
low, tires may wear differently at different
points on the tire tread. Therefore, regularly
check the tire tread depth and the condition
of the tread across the whole width of all
tires.
Minimum tire tread depth on:
RSummer tires:

(tires with run-flat characteristics)" section(Ypage 288).
ROnly mount tires of the correct size onto thewheels.
RBreak in new tires at moderate speeds forthe first 60 miles (100 km). The new tiresonly reach their full performance after thisdistance.
RDo not drive with tires which have too littletread depth. This significantly reduces thetraction on wet roads (hydroplaning).
RReplace the tires after six years at the lat-est, regardless of wear.
Observe the notes on the emergency sparewheel (Ypage 330).
MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
With MOExtended tires (tires with run flatcharacteristics), you can continue to drive yourvehicle even if there is a total loss of pressurein one or more tires.
MOExtended tires may only be used in con-junction with an activated tire pressure losswarning system (Canada only) or tire pressuremonitor (USA only) and only on wheels specifi-cally tested by Mercedes-Benz.
Notes on driving with MOExtended tires with aflat tire (Ypage 288).
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires arenot equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.It is therefore recommended that you addition-ally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if youmount tires that do not feature run-flat charac-teristics, e.g. winter tires. A TIREFIT kit may beobtained from a qualified specialist workshop.
Winter operation
General notes
Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a qualifiedspecialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"section (Ypage 325).
Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡ (+7 †), summertires lose elasticity and therefore traction andbraking power. Change the tires on your vehi-cle to M+S tires. Using summer tires at verycold temperatures could cause cracks to form,thereby damaging the tires permanently.Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibilityfor this type of damage.
GWARNING
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control
of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tires regularly for signs of dam-
age and replace any damaged tires immedi-
ately.
M+S tires
GWARNING
M+S tires with a tire tread depth of less than

When you have mounted the M+S tires:
XCheck the tire pressures (Ypage 307).
XRestart the tire pressure monitor (USA only)(Ypage 314).
XRestart the tire pressure loss warning sys-tem (Canada) (Ypage 311)
Snow chains
GWARNING
If snow chains are mounted on the rear
wheels, the snow chains could cause abra-
sion to the vehicle body or to chassis com-
ponents. This could cause damage to the
vehicle or the tires. There is a risk of an
accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
Rnever mount snow chains on the rear
wheels
Ronly mount snow chains in pairs on the
front wheels.
!On some tire sizes there is not enoughspace for snow chains. To avoid damage tothe vehicle or tires, observe the "Wheel andtire combinations" section under "Tires andwheels".
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-mends that you only use snow chains thathave been specially approved for your vehicleby Mercedes-Benz, or are of a correspondingstandard of quality. For more information,please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
If you intend to mount snow chains, pleasebear the following points in mind:
RSnow chains may not be mounted on allwheel/tire combinations. Permissiblewheel-tire combinations (Ypage 329).
ROnly use snow chains when driving on roadscompletely covered by snow. Remove thesnow chains as soon as possible when youcome to a road that is not snow-covered.
RLocal regulations may restrict the use ofsnow chains. Observe the appropriate regu-lations if you wish to mount snow chains.
RDo not exceed the maximum permissiblespeed of 30mph (50 km/h).
RIf snow chains are installed, you cannot useActive Parking Assist (Ypage 176).
You may wish to deactivate ESP®when pullingaway with snow chains installed . This allowsthe wheels to spin in a controlled manner, ach-ieving increased propulsive force (cuttingaction).
RDeactivate ESP®(all vehicles exceptMercedes-AMG vehicles) (Ypage 64)
RDeactivate ESP®(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)(Ypage 65)
Information about driving with an emergencyspare wheel (Ypage 330).
Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the
following risks:
Rthe tires may burst, especially as the load
and vehicle speed increase.
Rthe tires may wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which may greatly impair tire
traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, may be greatly
impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures
and check the pressure of all the tires
including the spare wheel:
Rmonthly, at least
Rif the load changes
Rbefore beginning a long journey
Runder different operating conditions, e.g.
off-road driving
If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
iThe data on the Tire and Loading Informa-tion placard and tire pressure table shownhere are examples. Tire pressure specifica-
Tire pressure307
Wheels and tires
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tions are vehicle-specific and may deviatefrom the data shown here. The tire pressurespecifications that are valid for your vehiclecan be found on the Tire and Loading Infor-mation placard and tire pressure table onthe vehicle.
General notes
The recommended tire pressures for the tiresmounted at the factory can be found on thelabels described here.
Operation with an emergency spare wheel:information on operation with an emergencyspare wheel can be found in the general notesin the "Emergency spare wheel" section(Ypage 329).
Further information on tire pressures can beobtained at a qualified specialist workshop.
Tire and Loading Information placard
CRecommended tire pressures
The Tire and Loading Information placard is onthe B-pillar on the driver's side (Ypage 316).
The Tire and Loading Information placard con-tains the recommended tire pressures for coldtires. The recommended tire pressures arevalid for the maximum permissible load and upto the maximum permissible vehicle speed.
Tire pressure table
The tire pressure table is on the inside of thefuel filler flap. It shows the tire pressure for alltires permitted at the factory for this vehicle;see illustration (example).
The tire pressure table contains the recom-mended pressures for cold tires for variousoperating conditions, i.e. differing load andspeed conditions.
If a tire size precedes a tire pressure, the fol-lowing tire pressure information is only validfor that tire size; see illustration (example).
The load conditions "partially laden" and "fullyladen" are defined in the table for differentnumbers of occupants and amounts of lug-gage. The actual number of seats may differ.
Some tire pressure tables show only the rimdiameters instead of the full tire size, e.g.R18.Rim diameter is part of the tire size and can befound on the tire sidewall (Ypage 320).
308Tire pressure
Wheels and tires