Mercedes-benz GLA-Class 2015 Owners Manual Bedienungsanleitung

GLAOperator's ManualOrder no. 65155407 13 Part no. 1565843700Edition A 2015É1565843700IËÍ1565843700GLA Operator's Manual

Cornering light functionChanging bulbs ... 119Display message ... 234Function/notes ...

rials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat cov-ers, child seats or booster seats.!Make sure that there are no objects in thefootwell under or behind the

as intended. There is an increased risk ofinjury in the head and neck area, e.g. in theevent of an accident or when braking.Always drive with the head

Rear seat head restraintsAdjusting the rear seat head restraintheightXTo raise: pull the head restraint up to thedesired position.XTo lower: press rel

Therefore, do not switch the seat heating onrepeatedly.The three red indicator lamps in the buttonindicate the heating level you have selected.The sys

Problems with the seat heatingProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe seat heating hasswitched off prema-turely or cannot beswitched o

MirrorsRear-view mirrorXAnti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever :forwards or back.Exterior mirrorsAdjusting the exterior mirrorsGWARNINGYou could lose

XTurn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in theignition lock (Y page 143).XBriefly press button :.Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.iMake sure that th

RIf electrolyte comes into contact with yourskin or hair or is swallowed, seek medicalattention immediately.RImmediately change out of clothing whichh

XPress memory button M ? and one of thearrows on adjustment button = withinthree seconds.The parking position is stored if the exteriormirror does not

XAdjust the seat (Y page 98).XAdjust the exterior mirror on the driver'sside (Y page 103).XBriefly press the M memory button andthen press storag

Central locking/unlocking(SmartKey) ...76Control panel ...39Display message ...

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Useful information ... 110Exterior lighting ... 110Interior lighting ...

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Automatic headlamp modeGWARNINGWhen the light switch is set to Ã, the low-beam headlamps may not be switched onautomatically if there is fog, snow or

XPress the N button.The green N indicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up.XTo switch off the front fog lamps: pressthe N button.The green N

XPress the combination switch beyond thepressure point in the direction of arrow :.In the à position, the high-beam head-lamps are only switched on wh

Extended range fog lampsThe extended range fog lamps reduce theglare experienced by the driver and improvethe illumination of the edge of the road.Act

In particular, the detection of obstacles canbe restricted if there is:Rpoor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain orsnowRdirt on the sensors or the

Rear-compartment overhead control panel (vehi-cles with a panorama roof with power tilt/slidingpanel):p To switch the reading lamp on/offRear-compartm

Replacing bulbsImportant safety notesXenon bulbsGDANGERXenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can getan electric shock if you remove the cover ofthe Xe

ECO displayFunction/notes ...163On-board computer ... 208Electronic Stability Programsee ESP®(Electronic

Vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps:Cornering lamp: H7 55 WTail lamps (vehicles with halogen headlamps):Backup lamp: W 16 W;Rear fog lamp: H 21 W=Brake l

High-beam headlamps/daytime run-ning lamps (halogen headlamps)XSwitch off the lights.XOpen the hood.XTurn housing cover : counter-clockwiseand pull it

Left-hand side trim panelXTo open: turn release knob : counter-clockwise and remove side trim panel ;.XTo close: insert side trim panel ; and turnrele

XTighten wing nut ; and re-establish con-tact with connector :.XClose the side trim panel (Y page 119).Backup lamp and rear fog lampDue to their locat

Switching the rear window wiper on/offCombination switch:è Switch2ô To wipe with washer fluid3I To switch on intermittent wiping40 To switch off inter

Installing the wiper bladesXPosition new wiper blade : with recess Bon lug A.XFold wiper blade : in the direction ofarrow = onto the wiper arm, until

Problems with the windshield wipersProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe windshield wipersare jammed.Leaves or snow, for example, ma

Useful information ... 126Overview of climate control sys-tems ... 126Operati

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Air-conditioning system control panelUSA only:To set the temperature (Y page 133);To defrost the windshield (Y page 135)=To set the air distribution (

FFiller capsee Fuel filler flapFilling capacities (Technical data) ...361Flat tireMOExtended tires ... 307Preparing the vehicle

?To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 137)ATo set the airflow (Y page 134)BTo switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page

Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate controlUSA only:To set the temperature, left (Y page 133);To set climate control to automatic (Y page 13

Canada only:To set the temperature, left (Y page 133);To set climate control to automatic (Y page 133)=To defrost the windshield (Y page 135)?To incre

ROnly available on vehicles for Canada:use the residual heat function if you want toheat or ventilate the vehicle interior whenthe ignition is switche

Activating/deactivatingXTo activate: press the ¿ button.The indicator lamp in the ¿ button lightsup.XTo deactivate: press the ¿ button.The indicator l

Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" functionProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe indicator lamp inthe ¿

change the temperature setting in smallincrements. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).Setting the air distributionAir-conditioning systemAir distribution settings¯D

Defrosting the windshieldYou can use this function to defrost the wind-shield or to defrost the inside of the wind-shield and the side windows.iYou sh

Dual-zone automatic climate controlXActivate the ¿ "Cooling with air dehu-midification" function.XActivate automatic mode Ã.XIf the windows

Problems with the rear window defrosterProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe rear windowdefroster has deactiva-ted prematurely or ca

High-beam headlampsChanging bulbs ... 119Display message ... 235Switching on/off ...

iYou cannot use the ventilation to cool thevehicle interior to a temperature lower thanthe outside temperature.Activating/deactivatingXTurn the SmartK

XTo open a side air vent: turn the adjusterin side air vent ; counter-clockwise toposition 3.XTo close a side air vent: turn the adjusterin side air v

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Useful information ... 142Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle... 142

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GWARNINGUnsuitable footwear can hinder correct usageof the pedals, e.g.:Rshoes with thick solesRshoes with high heelsRslippersThere is a risk of an ac

the engine compartment or in the exhaustsystem.!Do not depress the accelerator whenstarting the engine.iDuring a cold start, the engine runs athigher

Hill start assist is not active if:Ryou are pulling away on a level road or on adownhill gradient.Rthe transmission is in position N.Rthe electric par

Automatic engine startThe engine starts automatically if:Ryou switch off the ECO start/stop functionby pressing the ECO button.Rin transmission positi

Problems with the engineProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe engine does notstart.The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated.

High-beam headlamps ... 112Light switch ... 110Low-beam headlamps ... 111Parking lamp

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe engine is not run-ning smoothly and ismisfiring.There is a malfunction in the engine electroni

transmission position display (Y page 149)in the multifunction display.Transmission position and drive pro-gram displayThe current transmission positi

Shifting to neutral NXWhen the vehicle is stationary, depress thebrake pedal.XPush the DIRECT SELECT lever up or downto the first point of resistance.

Engaging park position PXWhen the vehicle is stationary, press P but-ton :.Transmission positionsBPark positionDo not shift the transmission intoposit

This interrupts the power transmission. Thevehicle may, for example, roll backwards ongradients. There is a risk of an accident.Never hold the vehicle

iFor further information on the automaticdrive program, see (Y page 153).AMG vehiclesC ControlledEfficiencyComfortable, economicaldrivingS Sport Sport

Rthe vehicle pulling away more gently inforward and reverse gears, unless theaccelerator pedal is depressed fully.Rincreased sensitivity. This improve

UpshiftingXPull the right-hand steering wheel paddleshifter (Y page 153).The automatic transmission shifts up to thenext gear.i All vehicles (except A

KickdownAMG vehicles: it is only possible to use kick-down in temporary manual drive program M.You can also use kickdown for maximumacceleration in ma

Problems with the transmissionProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe transmission hasproblems shifting gear.The transmission is losin

Mirrorssee Exterior mirrorssee Rear-view mirrorsee Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)Mobile phoneMenu (on-board computer) ... 211see TelephoneM

!Overfilling the fuel tank could damage thefuel system.!Take care not to spill any fuel on paintedsurfaces. You could otherwise damage thepaintwork.!U

Problems with fuel and the fuel tankProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsFuel is leaking from thevehicle.The fuel line or the fuel tank

To ensure that the vehicle is secured againstrolling away unintentionally:Rthe electric parking brake must be applied.Rthe transmission must be in pos

When leaving the vehicle, always take theSmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Neverleave children unsupervised in the vehicle.The function of the e

If the transmission is in position R, the tailgatemust be closed.If your seat belt is not fastened, the followingconditions must be fulfilled to autom

Drive sensibly – save fuelObserve the following tips to save fuel:RThe tires should always be inflated to therecommended tire pressure.RRemove unneces

Apart from driving style, consumption isdependent on many factors such as, e.g.:RloadRtire pressureRcold startRchoice of routeRelectrical consumers sw

Heavy and light loadsGWARNINGIf you rest your foot on the brake pedal whiledriving, the braking system can overheat. Thisincreases the stopping distan

Have brake pads installed and brake fluidreplaced at a qualified specialist workshop.If the brake system has only been subject tomoderate loads, you s

XHold test gauge A vertically on brakedisc : and slide measuring pin ; ontobrake disc :.XCheck which color field ? the arrow onmeasuring pin ; is poin

Operation ... 205RACETIMER ... 219Service menu ... 2

Indicated temperatures just above the freez-ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-face is free of ice. The road may still be icy,especially in

to failure of the mechanical assembly or sys-tems. Adapt your driving style to suit the ter-rain conditions. Drive carefully. Have damageto the vehicl

Checklist after driving off-road!If you detect damage to the vehicle afterdriving off-road, have the vehicle checkedimmediately at a qualified special

could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is arisk of an accident.Always drive on a steep incline in the line offall (straight up or down) and do n

Driving systemsCruise controlGeneral notesCruise control maintains a constant roadspeed for you. It brakes automatically in orderto avoid exceeding th

XAccelerate the vehicle to the desiredspeed.XBriefly press the cruise control lever up :or down ;.XRemove your foot from the acceleratorpedal.Cruise c

iWhen you switch off the engine, the lastspeed stored is cleared.DISTRONIC PLUSGeneral notesDISTRONIC PLUS regulates the speed andautomatically helps

PLUS warns you visually and audibly. There isa risk of an accident.In such cases, apply the brakes yourself andtry to take evasive action.!If DISTRONI

RESP®must be active, but not intervening.RActive Parking Assist must not be activa-ted.RDSR must be deactivated.Rthe transmission must be in position

If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a faster-movingvehicle in front, it increases the driving speed.The vehicle is only accelerated up to thespeed you have stor

RRACE START (AMG vehicles) ... 183RACETIMER (on-board computer) ... 219RadioSelecting a station ... 210see separate o

:To store the current speed or a higherspeed;To store the current speed or a lowerspeedXPress the cruise control lever up : for ahigher speed or down

There are several ways to deactivate DIS-TRONIC PLUS:XBriefly press the cruise control lever for-wards :.orXBrake, unless the vehicle is stationary.Wh

In the Assistance menu (Y page 213) of theon-board computer, you can select the assis-tance display.XSelect the Assistance GraphicAssistance Graphic f

DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehi-cle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehiclewill be too short.Narrow vehiclesDISTRONIC PLUS has not yet d

!If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD functionis activated, the vehicle brakes automati-cally in certain situations. To prevent dam-age to the vehicle, deact

The electric parking brake automaticallysecures the vehicle if the HOLD function isactivated and:Rthe driver's door is open and the driver's

vated. SPORT handling mode remains activa-ted.RACE START is deactivated immediately ifyou release the accelerator pedal duringRACE START or if any of

Further information about "Driving off-road"(Y page 168).Activating/deactivating DSRIf you activate DSR and no speed has beenset, the vehicl

Off-road programGeneral notesiThe off-road drive program is only availa-ble on vehicles with the Off-Road Engineer-ing package.The off-road program as

The sensors may not detect snow and otherobjects that absorb ultrasonic waves.Ultrasonic sources such as an automaticcar wash, the compressed-air brak

SSafetyChildren in the vehicle ... 58Child restraint systems ... 59Occupant Classification System(OCS) ...

If there is an obstacle within this range, therelevant warning displays light up and a warn-ing tone sounds. If the distance falls belowthe minimum, t

Problems with PARKTRONICProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsOnly the red segmentsin the PARKTRONICwarning displays are lit.You also he

Parking tips:ROn narrow roads, drive as close to the park-ing space as possible.RParking spaces that are littered or over-grown might be identified or

system independently locates and measuresparking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.Active Parking Assist will only detect parkingspaces:Rparallel or

backing up. Otherwise Active ParkingAssist will be canceled.Active Parking Assist brakes the vehicle toa standstill when the vehicle approachesthe rea

XStart the engine.XSwitch on the turn signal in the directionyou are pulling away.XShift the transmission to position D or R.The Start Park Assist? Ye

Rear view cameraGeneral notesRear view camera : is in the handle on thetailgate.The rear view camera is an optical parking andmaneuvering aid. It uses

Displays in the Audio/COMAND displayThe rear view camera may show a distortedview of obstacles, show them incorrectly ornot at all. The rear view came

an additional operational readiness indicatorwill appear in COMAND display ;.If thePARKTRONIC warning displays are active orlight up, warning displays

XStop the vehicle when it is almost exactly infront of the parking space.The white lane should be as close to parallelwith the parking space marking a

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SocketsCenter console ... 276Luggage compartment ...277Points to observe before use ... 276Rear compa

Warning and display messages in themultifunction displayXActivate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-board computer (Y page 214).If ATTENTION ASSIST is act

Monitoring range of the sensorsIn particular, the detection of obstacles canbe impaired if:Rdirt on the sensors or anything else cover-ing the sensors

enters the blind spot monitoring range frombehind or from the side. When you overtake avehicle, the warning only occurs if the differ-ence in speed is

The system may be impaired or may not func-tion if:Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to insuffi-cient illumination of the road, or due tosnow, rain,

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Useful information ... 204Important safety notes ... 204Displays and operation ... 204Menus

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If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡(120 †), do not continue driving. Theengine will otherwise be damaged.The coolant temperature gauge is in thei

Left control panel=;RCalls up the menu and menu bar9:Press briefly:RScrolls in listsRSelects a submenu or functionRIn the AudioAudio menu: selects ast

XTo show menu bar ?: press the =or ; button on the steering wheel.Menu bar ? disappears after a few seconds.Text field = shows the selected menu orsub

TELEAIDCall priority ... 281Downloading destinations(COMAND) ... 281Downloading rou

Rthe ignition has been switched off for morethan four hours.R999 hours have been exceeded.R9,999 miles have been exceeded.The From ResetFrom Reset tri

R"From Reset" trip computerRECO displayXPress the = or ; button on the steer-ing wheel to select the TripTrip menu.XPress the 9 or : button

Change of direction announced with alane recommendation:Road into which the change of directionleads;Distance to change of direction and visualdistanc

Operating an audio player or audiomediaExample: CD/DVD changer display:Current titleAudio data from various audio devices ormedia can be played, depen

You will see one of the following display mes-sages in the multifunction display:RTelephone ReadyTelephone Ready or the name of the net-work provider:

Assistance menuIntroductionIn the DriveAssistDriveAssist menu, you have the fol-lowing options:RDisplaying the assistance graphic(Y page 213)RActivati

XPress the a button.The current selection is displayed.XTo activate/deactivate: press the abutton again.ESP®is deactivated if the å warninglamp in the

Maintenance menuIn the Serv.Serv. menu, you have the followingoptions:RCalling up display messages in messagememory (Y page 221)RRestarting the tire p

XPress the : or 9 button to select theSpeedometer [km/h]Speedometer [km/h] or SpeedometerSpeedometer[mph][mph] function.You will see the selected sett

XPress the : or 9 button to select theSurround LightingSurround Lighting function.When the Surround LightingSurround Lighting function isactivated, th

Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ... 346Labeling (overview) ... 341Load bearing index (definition) ... 347Load index ...

ConvenienceSwitching the fold-in mirrors when lock-ing feature on/offThis function is only available on vehicles withthe memory function (Y page 106).

SETUP:Drive program (CC/SS/MM);ESP®mode (ONON/OFFOFF) or SPORT handlingmode (SPORTSPORT)SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP®(Electronic Stability P

key to position 2 or 3 and then press a toconfirm StartStart, timing is continued.Resetting the current lapXStop the RACETIMER.XPress the = or ; butto

Display messagesGeneral notesDisplay messages appear in the multifunction display.Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified fo

Safety systemsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions!÷Currently Unavail‐Currently Unavail‐able See Opera‐able See Opera‐tor&apo

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-ted. The braking dista

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions÷Inoperative SeeInoperative SeeOperator's ManualOperator's ManualESP®, BAS, the

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsPlease ReleasePlease ReleaseParking BrakeParking BrakeThe red F (USA only)/! (Canada only

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe red F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lampflashes and the yellow ! warning lamp

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe yellow ! warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply orrelease the electric parking

Display message ... 235Switching on/off ... 112Type identification platesee Vehicle identification pl

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions$(USAonly)J(Canadaonly)Check Brake FluidCheck Brake FluidLevelLevelThere is not enough br

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsCollision Preven‐Collision Preven‐tion Assist Plustion Assist PlusCurrently Unavail‐Curre

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsRadar SensorsRadar SensorsDirty See Opera‐Dirty See Opera‐tor's Manualtor's Man

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions6FrontFront LeftLeft Malfunc‐Malfunc‐tion Servicetion ServiceRequiredRequired or FrontFro

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsFront PassengerFront PassengerAirbag DisabledAirbag DisabledSeeSee Operator'sOperato

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsIf the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating cor-rectly.XVisit a qual

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsClassification System) has deactivated the front-passenger airbag (Y page 51).Rthe Front

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsbCheck Rear LeftCheck Rear LeftTurn SignalTurn Signal orCheck Rear RightCheck Rear RightT

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsbLicense Plate LampLicense Plate LampThe left or right-hand license plate lamp is defecti

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsbCheck Rear LeftCheck Rear LeftSidemarker LampSidemarker Lamp orCheck Rear RightCheck Rea

Interchanging/changing ... 348Mounting a new wheel ... 351Mounting a wheel ... 348Removing a wheel

EngineDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions+Check CoolantCheck CoolantLevel See Opera‐Level See Opera‐tor's Manualtor&apo

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions#SeeSee Operator'sOperator's Man‐Man‐ualualThe battery is not being charged.A w

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions4Check Engine OilCheck Engine OilAt Next RefuelingAt Next RefuelingThe engine oil level h

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsçThere is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.XRefuel at the nearest gas st

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsLane KeepingLane KeepingAssist CurrentlyAssist CurrentlyUnavailable SeeUnavailable SeeOpe

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsBlind Spot AssistBlind Spot AssistinoperativeinoperativeBlind Spot Assist is defective.Th

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsDISTRONICDISTRONIC PLUSPLUS Cur‐Cur‐rentlyrently UnavailableUnavailableSeeSee Operator&ap

TiresDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsCheckCheckTire Pressure SoonTire Pressure SoonThe tire pressure loss warning system

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsPlease CorrectPlease CorrectTire PressureTire PressureThe tire pressure is too low in at

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsWarning Tire Mal‐Warning Tire Mal‐functionfunctionThe tire pressure in one or more tires

Protection of the environmentGeneral notesHEnvironmental noteDaimler's declared policy is one of compre-hensive environmental protection.The obje

VehicleDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsAuxiliary BatteryAuxiliary BatteryMalfunctionMalfunctionThe auxiliary battery for

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsService RequiredService RequiredDoDo NotNot ShiftShift GearsGearsVisit DealerVisit Dealer

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsTrans.Trans. OilOil Overhea‐Overhea‐ted Drive on withted Drive on withCareCareAMG vehicle

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsÐPowerPower SteeringSteering Mal‐Mal‐function See Oper‐function See Oper‐ator's Manu

SmartKeyDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions+Key Does NotKey Does NotBelong to VehicleBelong to VehicleYou have put the wrong

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsüThe red seat belt warn-ing lamp flashes and anintermittent audiblewarning sounds.The driver or fr

Safety systemsProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions$ (USA only)J (Canada only)The red brake systemwarning lamp comes onwhile the engine

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions!The yellow ABS warninglamp is lit while theengine is running.ABS is temporarily unavailable. BAS,

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions!The yellow ABS warninglamp is lit while theengine is running. Awarning tone alsosounds.EBD is mal

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions÷The yellow ESP®warn-ing lamp flashes whilethe vehicle is in motion.ESP®or traction control has in

You could jeopardize the operating safety ofyour vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheelsas well as accessories relevant to safetywhich have not bee

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions÷åThe yellow ESP®andESP®OFF warninglamps are lit while theengine is running.ESP®, BAS, COLLISION P

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsF (USA only)! (Canada only)The red indicator lampfor the electric parkingbrake flashes or lightsup

EngineProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions;The yellow CheckEngine warning lamplights up while theengine is running.There may be a malf

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM Solutions?The red coolant warn-ing lamp comes onwhile the engine is run-ning.The coolant level is too low.I

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsXLeave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle untilthe engine has cooled down.XChec

TiresProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionshThe yellow tire pressuremonitor warning lamp(pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.The tire pres

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Useful information ... 266Loading guidelines ... 266Stowage areas ...

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note that the load on the cargo compart-ment floor will be increased when the loadis lashed down.Stowage areasStowage spaceImportant safety notesGWARN

Information for customers in Califor-niaUnder California law you may be entitled to areplacement of your vehicle or a refund of thepurchase price or l

Stowage compartment in front of the arm-rest (vehicles with automatic transmis-sion)Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT leverXTo open: press the marking on co

Stowage space in the rearStowage compartment in the rear centerconsoleXTo open: pull down the top of stowagecompartment : by the edge of the handle.iD

XTo open: fold down seat armrest :.XPull the cover, which can now be seen, for-wards by the grip until it lies on armrest :.XPull the center head rest

XFold backrest : forwards.XMove the driver's or front-passenger seatback if necessary.XInsert the seat belt into seat-belt holder :.Folding the r

:Cargo tie-down ringsBag hookGWARNINGThe bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objectsor items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-gage could be flung aroun

XUsing handle :, swing the trunk floorupwards as far as side flaps =, then over-come the resistance of flaps =.XPlace the trunk floor on side flaps =.

RAlways stow objects so that they cannot bethrown around in such situations.RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-trude from stowage spaces, parce

Sun visorsOverviewGWARNINGIf the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is foldedup when the vehicle is in motion, you could beblinded by incident light. T

XTo open: pull cover = out by its top edge.XTo remove: pull insert ; by recess : inthe direction of arrow ? until it audiblyreleases.XLift insert ; up

XTo open: push the lower section ofcover :.The stowage compartment opens.XLift up the cover of socket ;.Vehicles without a cover over the stowage com-

the Service and Guarantee booklet or simplycall the Mercedes-Benz Customer AssistanceCenter (USA) at the hotline number1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-63

i Determining the location of the vehicle ona map is only possible if:RGPS reception is available.Rthe vehicle position can be forwarded tothe Custome

You must have a license agreement to acti-vate the mbrace service. Make sure that yoursystem is activated and operational. To reg-ister, press the ï M

the emergency call. In this case, alwayssummon assistance by other means.Roadside Assistance buttonXPress Roadside Assistance button :.This initiates

The indicator lamp in MB Info call button :flashes while the connection is being made.The multifunction display shows the Con‐Con‐nectingnecting CallC

You are prompted to confirm route guidanceto the address entered.The system calculates the route and subse-quently starts the route guidance with thea

If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehi-cles with mbrace and activated mbraceaccounts:If multiple vehicles are registered under thesame e-mail address,

Stolen vehicle recovery serviceIf your vehicle has been stolen:XNotify the police.The police will issue a numbered incidentreport.XThis number will be

etc. If applicable, you will receive informa-tion on special offers in the e-mail.USA only: this information can also becalled up under "Owners O

Garage door openerGeneral notesThe HomeLink®garage door opener integra-ted in the rear-view mirror allows you to oper-ate up to three different door a

XTo start programing mode: press andhold one of buttons ; to ? on the inte-grated garage door opener.The garage door opener is now in program-ing mode

When driving off road or on unpaved roads,check the vehicle's underside regularly. Inparticular, remove parts of plants or otherflammable materia

XPress and hold one of buttons ; to ? onthe integrated garage door opener.After a short time, indicator lamp : lightsup yellow.XRelease the button.Ind

indicator lamp : lights up yellow. Press but-ton ;, = or ? again if necessary.Clearing the memoryMake sure that you clear the memory of theintegrated

Calibrating the compassXMake sure that there is sufficient space foryou to drive in a circle without impedingtraffic.In order to calibrate the compass

Useful information ... 292Engine compartment ... 292Maintenance ... 2

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!Make sure that the windshield wipers arenot folded away from the windshield. Youcould otherwise damage the windshieldwipers or the hood.XMake sure th

Checking the oil level using the oil dip-stickGWARNINGCertain components in the engine compart-ment, such as the engine, radiator and partsof the exha

Example: engine oil capXTurn cap : counter-clockwise and removeit.XAdd engine oil.If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark onthe oil dipstick, add

Windshield washer systemGWARNINGCertain components in the engine compart-ment, such as the engine, radiator and partsof the exhaust system, can become

Hiding a service messageXPress the a or % button on the steer-ing wheel.Displaying service messagesXSwitch on the ignition.XPress the = or ; button to

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-BenzWe urge you to read this Operator's Manualcarefully and familiarize yourself with thevehicle before driving.

the operating safety of the vehicle could beaffected. There is a risk of an accident.Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-tics connection in the

should drive for a few minutes after clean-ing. Braking heats the brake discs and thebrake pads/linings, thus drying them. Thevehicle can then be park

Power washersGWARNINGThe water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirtblasters) can cause invisible exterior damageto the tires or chassis components. Co

Matte finish care!Never polish the vehicle or the light alloywheels. Polishing causes the finish toshine.!The following may cause the paint tobecome s

can lead to corrosion damage and damageto electronic components.XClean the inside and outside of the win-dows with a damp cloth and a cleaningproduct

Cleaning the rear view camera!Do not clean the camera lens and the areaaround the rear view camera with a powerwasher.XMake sure that the vehicle is s

Cleaning the plastic trimGWARNINGCare products and cleaning agents containingsolvents cause surfaces in the cockpit tobecome porous. As a result, plas

!To retain the natural appearance of theleather, observe the following cleaninginstructions:RClean genuine leather covers carefullywith a damp cloth a

Useful information ... 306Where will I find...? ... 306Flat tire ...

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Information on changing/mounting a wheel(Y page 348).XStop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery andlevel ground, as far away as possible fromtraffic.XSw

The following text is published as required ofmanufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the"National Tr

iVehicles equipped with MOExtended tiresare not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at thefactory. It is therefore recommended thatyou additionally equip your

Using the TIREFIT kitTIREFIT sticker, 2-partXDo not remove any foreign objects whichhave penetrated the tire, e.g. screws ornails.XRemove the tire sea

Tire pressure not reachedIf a pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) hasnot been attained after five minutes:XSwitch off the tire inflation compressor.X

XTo reduce the tire pressure: depresspressure release button E next to pres-sure gauge F.XWhen the tire pressure is correct, unscrewthe filler hose fr

GWARNINGDuring the charging process, a battery produ-ces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs orsparks are created, the hydrogen gas canignite. The

Wear eye protection.Keep children away.Observe this Operator's Manual.For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-mends that you only use batteries w

XOpen the hood.XConnect the battery charger to the positiveterminal and ground point in the sameorder as when connecting the donor bat-tery in the jum

Jump-startingFor the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of apositive terminal and a ground point, in the

Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged,the engine can be jump-started from another vehic

Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting device.XPress together cover : of positive clamp

crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data isrecorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivialcrash situation occurs; no data is recorded bythe EDR under

!When COLLISION PREVENTION ASSISTPLUS, DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD func-tion is activated, the vehicle brakes auto-matically in certain situations. To

The towing eye is beneath the cargo com-partment floor with the vehicle tool kit(Y page 306).Vehicles with the TIREFIT kit: the towingeye is beneath t

XShift the automatic transmission to posi-tion P.XRelease the brake pedal.XRelease the electric parking brake.XSwitch off the automatic locking(Y page

The fuses in your vehicle serve to close downfaulty circuits. If a fuse blows, all the compo-nents on the circuit and their functions stopoperating.Bl

Fuse box in the front-passenger foot-wellXTo open: remove the floormat from thefront-passenger side.XFold out perforated floor covering : in thedirect

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handling characteristics. If you find nosigns of damage, have the wheels and tireschecked at a qualified specialist workshop.RWhen parking your vehicl

Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required bylaw. Six indicators are positioned on the tiretread. They are visible once the tread depth isapproximately á

At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), use win-ter tires or all-season tires. Both types of tireare identified by the M+S marking.Only winter tires bearing

Cockpit ... 32Instrument cluster ... 33Multifunction steering wheel ...

Tire pressureTire pressure specificationsGWARNINGUnderinflated or overinflated tires pose thefollowing risks:Rthe tires may burst, especially as the l

Example: tire pressure table with tire dimensionsSome tire pressure tables show only the rimdiameters instead of the full tire size, e.g.R18. Rim diam

ing the pressure of warm tires. Only correctthe tire pressure if it is too low for the currentoperating conditions. If you check the tirepressure when

Information on air pressure for the tires onyour vehicle can be found:Ron the vehicle's Tire and Loading Informa-tion placard on the B-pillarRon

XBefore restarting, make sure that the tirepressures are set properly on all four tiresfor the respective operating conditions.The recommended tire pr

the size indicated on the Tire and LoadingInformation placard or, if available, the tirepressure label, you should determine theproper tire pressure f

minute and then remaining lit. When the mal-function has been rectified, the tire pressurewarning lamp goes out after a few minutes ofdriving.The tire

XSet the tire pressure to the value recom-mended for the corresponding driving sit-uation on the Tire and Loading Informationplacard on the driver&apo

of the tire sizes and corresponding pres-sures for tires mounted at the factory.(2) The vehicle identification plate is on theB-pillar on the driver&a

your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Informationplacard.XStep 2: Determine the combined weight ofthe driver and passengers that will be ridingin your vehic

CockpitFunction Page:Steering wheel paddleshifters 153;Combination switch 112=Instrument cluster 33?HornADIRECT SELECT lever 148BPARKTRONIC warning di

Example: steps 1 to 3The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities withvarying seating configurations and num

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3Step 3 Permissible load andtrailer load/nose-weight (maximumpermissible load rat-ing from the Tire andLoading Information

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand-ardsOverview of Tire Quality GradingStandardsUniform Tire Quality Grading Standards areU.S. government specificatio

TemperatureGWARNINGThe temperature grade for this tire is estab-lished for a tire that is properly inflated andnot overloaded. Excessive speed, underi

Tire size designation, load-bearingcapacity and speed rating:Tire width;Nominal aspect ratio in %=Tire code?Rim diameterALoad bearing indexBSpeed rati

adapt your driving style to the traffic condi-tions.Summer tiresIndex Speed ratingQ up to 100mph (160 km/h)R up to 106mph (170 km/h)S up to 112mph (18

Load indexIn addition to the load bearing index, loadindex : may be imprinted after the lettersthat identify speed index B(Y page 342) onthe sidewall

Tire characteristicsThis information describes the tire cord andthe number of layers in sidewall : and undertire tread ;.iTire data is vehicle-specifi

Speed ratingThe speed rating is part of the tire identifica-tion. It specifies the speed range for which thetire is approved.GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight

Tire pressureThis is pressure inside the tire applying anoutward force to each square inch of the tire'ssurface. The tire pressure is specified i

Instrument clusterDisplays and controlsFunction Page:Speedometer with seg-ments 205;Multifunction display 206=Tachometer 205Function Page?Coolant temp

be found under "MOExtended tires (tires withrun-flat characteristics" (Y page 307).Rotating the wheelsGWARNINGInterchanging the front and re

XRemove the SmartKey from the ignitionlock.XIf included in the vehicle equipment,remove the tire-change tool kit from thevehicle.XSecure the vehicle t

forming maintenance work under the vehi-cle.RAvoid changing the wheel on uphill anddownhill slopes.RBefore raising the vehicle, secure it fromrolling

XMake sure the foot of the jack is directlybeneath the jacking point.XTurn ratchet wrench ? until jack = sitscompletely on jacking point ; and thebase

XPlace the ratchet wrench onto the hexagonnut of the jack so that the letters AB arevisible.XTurn the ratchet wrench until the vehicle isonce again st

Notes on the vehicle equipment – alwaysequip the vehicle with:Rtires of the same size on a given axle (left/right)Rthe same type of tires at a given t

TiresGLA 250Summer tiresR 17Tires WheelsBA: 215/60 R17 96 V BA: 6.5 J x 17 H2Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)R 18Tires WheelsBA: 235/50 R18 97 V6, 7BA: 7

R 19Tires WheelsBA: 235/45 R19 95 H M+Si7BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm)All-weather tiresR 18Tires WheelsBA: 235/50 R18 97 H6, 7BA: 7

Winter tiresR 17Tires WheelsBA: 215/60 R17 96 H M+Si BA: 6.5 J x 17 H2Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)R 18Tires WheelsBA: 215/55 R18 95 H M+Si6BA: 6.5 J

GLA 45 AMG 4MATICSummer tiresR 19Tires WheelsBA: 235/45 ZR19 99 Y XL7BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm)R 20Tires WheelsBA: 235/40 ZR20 9

Warning and indicator lampsFunction Page:L Low-beam head-lamps111;T Parking lamps112=K High-beam head-lamps 112?÷ ESP®256AElectric parking brake (red)

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VINXSlide the right-hand front seat to its rear-most position.XFold up floor covering : in front of theright-hand front seat.You will see VIN ;.The VI

FuelImportant safety notesGWARNINGFuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuelincorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-sion.You must avoid fire,

Mercedes-Benz; see "Additives". You canobtain further information from any author-ized Mercedes-Benz Center.!To ensure the longevity and ful

If you or others come into contact with fuel,observe the following:RWash away fuel from skin immediatelyusing soap and water.RIf fuel comes into conta

iMB approval is indicated on the oil con-tainers.Filling capacitiesThe following values refer to an oil changeincluding the oil filter.Model CapacityA

Further information on coolants can befound in the Mercedes-Benz Specificationsfor Service Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g.on the Internet athttp://bevo.

At temperatures above freezing:XFill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixtureof water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.MB SummerFit.Add 1 part MB Sum

Multifunction steering wheelFunction Page:Multifunction display 206;Audio/COMAND display;see the separate operatinginstructions= ?Switches on the Voic

All other models CapacityRefrigerant22.9 ± 0.4 oz(650 ± 10 g)PAG oil4.2 oz(120 g)Vehicle dataGeneral notesPlease note that for the specified vehicleda

All other modelsWheelbase106.3 in(2699 mm)Turning radius38.8 ft(11.84 m)Model Vehicle heightGLA 25058.8 in(1494 mm)GLA 250 4MATIC60.3 in(1532 mm)Model

Missing values for the GLA 250 and GLA 45AMG 4MATIC models were unavailable attime of going to print.Accelerate carefully and make sure that thewheels

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Center consoleCenter console, upper sectionFunction Page:Audio system/COMAND;see the separate operatinginstructions;c Seat heating100=Ã Downhill Speed

Center console, lower sectionFunction Page:Ashtray 275Cigarette lighter 276Socket 276Stowage compartment 267;Stowage compartment 267=Cup holder 273Fun

Overhead control panelFunction Page:u Switches the rearcompartment interior light-ing on/off116;p Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off 115=| Sw

Door control panelFunction Page:Opens the door 81;%&Unlocks/locksthe vehicle 82=r45= Savesthe seat and exterior mirrorsettings106?Adjusts the seat

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Important safety notesGWARNINGModifications to the restraint system maycause it to no longer work as intended. Therestraint system may then not perfor

Seat beltsIntroductionSeat belts are the most effective means ofrestricting the movement of vehicle occu-pants in the event of an accident or the vehi

belt is incorrectly fastened, it cannot protectas intended. Furthermore, an incorrectly fas-tened seat belt can cause additional injury, forexample, i

Only then can the forces which occur bedistributed over the area of the belt.Rthe shoulder section of the belt is alwaysrouted across the center of yo

The shoulder section of the seat belt mustalways be routed across the center of theshoulder. Adjust the belt outlet if necessary.XTo raise: slide the

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Air bagsIntroductionThe installation point of an air bag can be rec-ognized by the AIR BAG symbol.An air bag complements the correctly fas-tened seat

Objects in the vehicle interior may pre-vent the air bag from functioning cor-rectly. Before starting your journey and toavoid risks resulting from th

Driver's knee bag : deploys under the steer-ing column and front-passenger knee bag ;under the glove box. The driver's and front-passenger k

Occupant Classification System(OCS)IntroductionThe Occupant Classification System (OCS)categorizes the person in the front-passengerseat. Depending on

If the status of the front-passenger front airbag changes while the vehicle is in motion, anair bag display message appears in the instru-ment cluster

BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up after thesystem self-test and remains lit. This indi-cates that the front-passenger front air bagis deactivated.But i

tion, e.g. when a person is seated in the front-passenger seat.That person could, for example, come intocontact with the vehicle's interior, espe

Problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS)Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" (Y page 53).ProblemPossible causes/

Deployment of Emergency TensioningDevices and air bagsImportant safety notesGWARNINGThe air bag parts are hot after an air bag hasbeen deployed. There

If the restraint system control unit detects amore severe accident, further components ofthe restraint system are activated independ-ently of each oth

1, 2, 3 ...12 V socketsee Sockets4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-tion System)4MATIC (permanent all-wheeldrive)Function/

How the air bag system works is deter-mined by the severity of the accident detec-ted, especially the vehicle deceleration oracceleration and the appa

Observe the safety notes on the seat belt(Y page 44) and the notes on correct use ofseat belts (Y page 45).A booster seat may be necessary to achievep

ion. Never place objects, e.g. cushions, underor behind the child restraint system. Only usechild restraint systems with the original coverdesigned fo

Before every trip, make sure that the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system isengaged correctly in both LATCH-type (ISO-FIX) securing rings:LATCH

Vehicles with adjustable head restraints:XMove head restraint : upwards.XRoute Top Tether belt ? under headrestraint : between the two head restraintb

passenger seat. The backrest of the childrestraint system must, as far as possible, lieflat against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. The chil

Child-proof locks for the rear doorsYou secure each door individually with thechild-proof locks on the rear doors. A doorsecured with a child-proof lo

tems can neither reduce the risk of accidentnor override the laws of physics. Drivingsafety systems are merely aids designed toassist driving. You are

Important safety notesiObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion (Y page 64).GWARNINGIf BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distancein an

GWARNINGThe distance warning function cannot alwaysclearly identify objects and complex trafficsituations.In such cases, the distance warning function

Assistance menu (on-board com-puter) ... 213ASSYST PLUSDisplaying a service message ... 297Hiding

GWARNINGAdaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearlyidentify objects and complex traffic situa-tions.In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist may:Rinterven

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion (Y page 64).ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP®.ET

ECO start/stop functionThe ECO start/stop function switches theengine off automatically when the vehiclestops moving. The engine starts automati-cally

GWARNINGIf you deactivate ESP®, ESP®no longer sta-bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased riskof skidding and an accident.Only deactivate ESP®in th

If you deactivate ESP®:RESP®no longer improves driving stability.Rengine torque is no longer limited and thedrive wheels are able to spin.The spinning

XTo activate: remove the SmartKey fromthe ignition lock.XTo deactivate: switch on the ignition.When leaving the vehicle, always take theSmartKey with

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The turn signals flash once when unlockingand three times when locking.iWhen it is dark, the surround lighting alsocomes on if it is activated in the

Brake assistancesee BAS (Brake Assist System)Brake fluidDisplay message ... 228Notes ...

Inserting the mechanical keyXPush mechanical key ; completely intothe SmartKey until it engages, and releasecatch : is back in its basic position.Smar

XRepeatedly tap the SmartKey against yourpalm until battery = falls out.XInsert the new battery with the positive ter-minal facing upwards. Use a lint

Problems with the SmartKeyProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsYou cannot lock orunlock the vehicleusing the SmartKey.The SmartKey batt

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MM SolutionsThe engine cannot bestarted using theSmartKey.The on-board voltage is too low.XSwitch off non-esse

You can open a door from inside the vehicleeven if it has been locked. You can open therear doors from inside the vehicle unless theyare secured by th

Unlocking the driver's door (mechan-ical key)If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked withthe SmartKey, use the mechanical key.If you use the mec

iThe opening dimensions of the tailgatecan be found in the "Vehicle data" section(Y page 368).You should preferably place luggage or loadsin

Opening/closing automatically fromoutsideImportant safety notesGWARNINGParts of the body could become trapped dur-ing automatic closing of the tailgat

Turn off the engine before opening the tail-gate. Never drive with the tailgate open.!The tailgate swings upwards and to therear when opened. Therefor

You can reach the emergency release via thecargo compartment. Fold the rear backrestsforward (Y page 270).XTake the mechanical key out of the Smart-Ke

ChildrenIn the vehicle ...58Restraint systems ... 59Special seat belt retractor ...

:Front left;Front right=Rear right?Rear leftiWhen the override feature for the sidewindows is activated (Y page 64), the sidewindows cannot be operate

On vehicles with a panorama roof with powertilt/sliding panel, you can then close theroller sunblinds.iThe SmartKey must be close to the driv-er'

Problems with the side windowsGWARNINGIf you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side windowcloses with incr

GWARNINGAt high speeds the raised sliding sunroof auto-matically lowers slightly at the rear. This couldtrap you or other persons. There is a risk ofi

iIf you press/pull the 3 switch beyondthe point of resistance, automatic opera-tion is started in the corresponding direc-tion. You can stop automatic

Opening and closingOverhead control panel:To open;To open=To closeXTurn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in theignition lock.XPress or pull the 3 switc

Problems with the sliding sunroofGWARNINGIf you do not reset the sliding sunroof after a malfunction or voltage supply interruption, then thebacking u

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The seat belt should:Rfit snugly across your bodyRbe routed across the middle of yourshoulderRbe routed in your pelvic area across thehip jointsXBefor