MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 2023 Owners Manual

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Before your Nrst drive, please read this Operator\bs
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer servicelife of the vehicle, follow the instructions andwarning notices in this Operator\bs Manual. Disre-
garding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or injury to people.
Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre-
gard of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited warranty.
The standard equipment and product description
of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol- lowing factors:
= Model
= Order
= National version
= Availability
Your vehicle may therefore diMer from that shown
in the descriptions and illustrations in individual
cases.Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to introduce
changes in the following areas:
= Design
= Equipment
= Technical features
The following documents are components of the
vehicle:
= Digital operator\bs manual
= Printed Operator\bs Manual
= Maintenance Booklet
= Supplementary manuals relating to speciNc
equipment
= Supplementary documents
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. Ensure that all documents are in the vehicle orpassed on in the event of sale or rental.
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Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Company
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Symbols .......................................................... 5
At a glance ...................................................... 6
Cockpit ........................................................... 6
Indicator and warning lamps (widescreen
cockpit) ........................................................ 10
Indicator and warning lamps (standard) ......... 12
Overhead control panel ................................. 14 Door operating unit and seat adjustment ....... 16
Emergencies and breakdowns ....................... 18
Digital Operator\bs Manual ..............................20
Calling up the Digital Operator\bs Manual ........ 20
General notes ............................................... 22
Protecting the environment ........................... 22
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts ........................ 22
Operator\bs Manual ........................................ 23
Mercedes me app ......................................... 24
Service and vehicle operation ........................ 24
Operating safety ............................................ 25
Notes on assembling the license plate on
the front license plate holder ......................... 27
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components ...................................... 27
Diagnostics connection ................................. 28
QualiNed specialist workshop ........................ 29
Correct use of the vehicle ............................. 29
Sport Utility Vehicle ....................................... 29 Notes for persons with electronic medical
aids .............................................................. 30
Problems with your vehicle ............................ 31 Reporting safety defects ................................ 31
Limited Warranty ........................................... 32 QR code for rescue card ............................... 32
Data storage ................................................. 32 Copyright ...................................................... 36
Occupant safety ............................................ 38
Brief overview of the most important
points ........................................................... 38
Information on the automatic functions of
the restraint system ...................................... 44
Purpose and function of the restraint sys- tem ............................................................... 47
Seat belts ..................................................... 53
Airbags ......................................................... 53
Safely transporting children in the vehicle ......54
Brief overview of most important points ......... 54 Important safety notes .................................. 55
Suitable child restraint systems for the transport of children ..................................... 60
Securing the child restraint system ................ 60 Child-proof locks ........................................... 66
Opening and closing ...................................... 69
SmartKey ...................................................... 69 Doors ............................................................ 73
Cargo compartment ...................................... 76
Side windows ................................................ 82
Sliding sunroof .............................................. 85Anti-thes protection ...................................... 89
Seats and stowing ......................................... 92
Notes on the correct driver\bs seat position .... 92
Notes on grab handles .................................. 92
Seats ............................................................ 93
Steering wheel ............................................ 104
Easy entry and exit feature .......................... 106
Memory function ......................................... 107
Stowage areas ............................................ 108
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Sockets ....................................................... 120
Wireless charging of the mobile phone and connection with the exterior antenna .... 122Installing/removing the Ooor mats ............... 124
Light and visibility ........................................ 126
Exterior lighting ........................................... 126
Interior lighting ............................................ 131
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system ........................................................ 132
Mirrors ........................................................ 136
Climate control ........................................... 139
Overview of climate control systems ............ 139
Operating the climate control system .......... 139
Driving and parking ..................................... 143
Driving ........................................................ 143
DYNAMIC SELECT switch ............................ 155 Automatic transmission ............................... 158
Function of 4MATIC ..................................... 162
Refueling ..................................................... 163
Parking ....................................................... 165
Driving and driving safety systems ............... 172 Vehicle towing instructions .......................... 224
Instrument display and on-board com-
puter ........................................................... 225
Notes on the instrument display and on- board computer .......................................... 225
Overview of instrument display .................... 226
Overview of buttons on the steering wheel ... 227 Operating the on-board computer ................ 227
Overview of displays in the instrument display ........................................................ 228
Head-up Display .......................................... 229
MBUX multimedia system ............................232
Overview and operation ............................... 232
System settings .......................................... 241
Navigation ................................................... 245
Telephone ................................................... 254
Mercedes me app ....................................... 258
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system ....... 265
Radio & media ............................................. 269
Sound settings ............................................ 276
Maintenance and care ................................. 277
ASSYST PLUS service interval display .......... 277
Maintenance Management .......................... 278 Telediagnosis .............................................. 278
Engine compartment ................................... 279
Checking the brake lining thickness ............. 285
Cleaning and care ....................................... 286
Breakdown assistance ................................. 294
Emergency .................................................. 294
Flat tire ....................................................... 296
Battery (vehicle) .......................................... 302
Tow starting or towing away ........................ 306
Electrical fuses ............................................ 310
Wheels and tires ......................................... 314
Notes on noise or unusual handling char-
acteristics ................................................... 314 Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tires ............................................................ 314
Notes on snow chains ................................. 315 Tire pressure ............................................... 315
Loading the vehicle ..................................... 322
Tire labeling ................................................ 326
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DeNnition of terms for tires and loading ....... 331
Changing a wheel ........................................ 333
Emergency spare wheel ............................... 343
Technical data ............................................. 346
Notes on technical data .............................. 346
Vehicle electronics ...................................... 346
Radio regulations ........................................ 348
Vehicle identiNcation plate, VIN and
engine number overview .............................. 348
Operating Ouids ........................................... 349
Vehicle data ................................................ 356
Display messages and warning/indicator
lamps .......................................................... 358
Display messages ........................................ 358
Warning and indicator lamps ....................... 408
Index .......................................................... 424
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In this Operator\bs Manual, you will Nnd the follow-
ing symbols:&WARNING Danger due to failure to
observe the warning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to haz-
ards that may endanger your health or life, or
the health or life of others.
Observe the warning notices.+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to failure to observe environ-
mental notes
Environmental notes include information on
environmentally responsible behavior or envi- ronmentally responsible disposal.
Observe environmental notes.*NOTE Damage to property due to failure
to observe notes on material damage
Notes on material damage inform you of risks
which may lead to your vehicle being dam- aged.
Observe notes on material damage.\bThese symbols indicate useful instructions orfurther information that could be helpful to
you.Instruction(  page)Further information on a topicDisplayDisplay Neld in the Instrument Dis-
play/media display4Highest menu level, which is to be
selected in the multimedia system5Relevant submenus, which are to be
selected in the multimedia system*Indicates a causeSymbols5

Les-hand drive vehicles
6At a glance !

1Steering wheel paddle shisers!

ROpens the hood!