MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 2023 Owners Manual

qEngaging reverse gear RDepress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever upwards past the Nrst point of
resistance.

q Engaging neutral N
Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever up or down to the Nrst point of
resistance.\bTo shis into neutral \\ with the vehicle
switched on, push the selector lever up or
down for several seconds to the Nrst point of
resistance.
Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will allow
you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or
tow it away.
Proceed as follows if you want the automatic transmission to remain in neutral \\ even if the
vehicle is switched oM or the driver\bs door is
opened:
Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral
\\ when the car is stationary.Release the brake pedal.Switch oM the vehicle.\bIf you then exit the vehicle leaving the key in
the vehicle, the automatic transmission
remains in neutral \\.

qEngaging park position P
*NOTE Damage due to engaging park posi-
tion ] while the vehicle is rolling
If you shis the transmission into park position
] while the vehicle is rolling, the transmis-
sion may be damaged.
If the vehicle is rolling, do not open a
door.Only engage park position ] when the
vehicle is stationary.Observe the notes on parking the vehicle
(  page 165).Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle
comes to a standstill.When the vehicle is stationary, press button ] .
When the transmission position display shows
] , the park position is engaged. If the trans-mission position display ] does not appear,
apply the parking brake and secure the vehicle
to prevent it from rolling away.\bDepending on the situation, it may take a short time until ] is engaged. Therefore,
always pay attention to the transmission posi-
tion display.
Park position ] will be engaged automatically if
one of the following conditions is met:
= You switch the stationary vehicle oM in trans-
mission position [ or ^.
= You open the driver\bs door when the vehicle is
stationary in transmission position [ or ^.
= When the vehicle is rolling, you switch if oM in
transmission position [ or ^ and bring it to
a standstill.
= When the vehicle is rolling, you shis to trans-
mission position \\, bring the vehicle to a
standstill and open the driver\bs door when the
vehicle is stationary.
= Engaging park position ] automatically is
required by the vehicle.
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\bTo maneuver with an open driver\bs door, open
the driver\bs door while the vehicle is station-
ary and engage transmission position [ or
^ again.\bAt very low outside temperatures below
approximately -4 °F (-20 °C), it may not be
possible to shis the transmission from ] to
another transmission position when the vehi- cle is switched oM. If this is the case, change
the transmission position only while the vehi- cle is switched on.

q Engaging drive position D
Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT lever down past the Nrst point of
resistance.
When the automatic transmission is in transmis-
sion position [, it will shis gears automatically.
This depends, among other things, on the follow- ing factors:
= The selected drive program
= The position of the accelerator pedal
= The driving speed
Problems with the transmission
The transmission has a faulty gear shis
Possible cause:
= the transmission is losing oil.
Have the transmission checked at a qualiNed
specialist workshop immediately.
The acceleration characteristics worsen, and the transmission no longer shiss.
Possible cause:
= the transmission is in emergency operation
mode.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon
as possible, paying attention to road and traf-
Nc conditions.Shis the transmission to position ].Switch oM the vehicle.Wait at least ten seconds.Start the vehicle again.Shis the transmission to position [.Have the transmission checked at a qualiNed
specialist workshop immediately.
Manual gearshising
*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
When the automatic transmission is shised to
position [, you can manually shis it with the
steering wheel paddle shiser. If permitted, the
automatic transmission will shis to a higher or
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lower gear depending on the steering wheel pad-dle shiser being pulled.
You have two options for manually shising the
automatic transmission:
= Temporary setting
= Permanent setting
The gears will shis automatically when manual
shising is deactivated.
Temporary setting: To activate: pull steering wheel paddle shiser
1 or 2.
Manual shising will be activated for a short
time. The transmission position display will
show c and the current gear.\bHow long manual shising stays activated
depends on various factors.
Manual shising can be deactivated automati-
cally in the following cases:
= When the drive program is changed
= When the vehicle is restarted
= When transmission position [ is engaged
again= Driving styleTo shis up: pull steering wheel paddle shiser
2 .To shis down: pull steering wheel paddle
shiser 1 .
If you pull and hold steering wheel paddle shiser 1 , the transmission will shis to the
lowest possible gear.To deactivate: pull and hold steering wheel
paddle shiser 2 .
The transmission position display will show
[ .
Permanent setting:
Change to drive program ( page 156).Select drive setting c ( page 157).
(earshis recommendation
The gearshis recommendation assists you in
adopting an economical driving style.
If gearshis recommendation 1 appears next
to the transmission position display, shis to
the recommended gear.
Using kickdown
Maximum acceleration: depress the accelera-
tor pedal beyond the point of resistance.
To protect against excessively high engine speeds,
the automatic transmission will shis up to the
next gear when maximum engine speed has been reached.
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Glide mode function*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterized by the following:
= The combustion engine is disconnected from
the drivetrain and is still running in neutral.
= The transmission position display [ is shown
in green.
Glide mode will be activated if the following condi- tions are met:
= Drive program  is selected.
= The speed is within a suitable range.
= The road\bs course is suitable, e.g. no steep
uphill or downhill gradients or tight bends.
= You do not depress the accelerator or brake
pedal (except for light brake applications).
\bGlide mode can also be activated if you have
selected the "Eco" setting for the drive in drive program .
Glide mode will be deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.
Vehicles with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC: when Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is active,
the glide mode function will not be available.
Glide mode can also be prevented by the following
parameters:
= Incline
= Downhill gradient
= Temperature
= Height
= Speed
= Operating status of the engine
= TraPc situation
\bYou can end glide mode by operating a steer-
ing wheel paddle shiser ( page 160).Function of 4MATIC
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven. Together with ESP n
and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves
the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven wheel spins due to insuPcient traction.
You can display the current distribution of drive
torque to all four wheels on the head-up display and in the right-hand display range of the instru-
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ment display. The fuller the respective scale, thehigher the corresponding drive torque.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take account
of road, weather and traPc conditions. 4MATIC is
only an aid. You are responsible especially for
maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time
and for staying in lane.\bIn wintry road conditions, the maximum eMect
of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you use
winter tires (M\fS tires), with snow chains if
necessary.
Refueling
Refueling the vehicle
&WARNING Risk of Nre or explosion from
fuel
Fuels are highly Oammable.
Fire, open Oames, smoking and creating
sparks must be avoided.Before refueling, switch oM the vehicle
and, if installed, the stationary heater,
and leave them switched oM during refu-
eling.&WARNING Risk of injury from fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your
health.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.Do not inhale fuel vapor.Keep children away from fuel.Keep doors and windows closed during
the refueling process.
If you or other people come into contact with
fuel, observe the following:
Immediately rinse fuel oM your skin with
soap and water.If fuel comes into contact with your eyes, immediately rinse them thoroughly withclean water. Seek medical attention immediately.If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten-
tion immediately. Do not induce vomit-
ing.Change immediately out of clothing that has come into contact with fuel.&WARNING Risk of Nre and explosion due
to electrostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can ignite fuel vapor.
Before you open the fuel Nller cap or
take hold of the pump nozzle, touch the metallic vehicle body.To avoid creating another electrostatic
charge, do not get into the vehicle again
during the refueling process.*NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Vehicles with a gasoline engine:
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Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system.Only refuel with low-sulfur spark-ignition
engine fuel.
This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel.
Never refuel with one of the following fuels: = Diesel
= Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by
volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100
= Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by
volume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100
= Gasoline with additives containing metal
If you have accidentally refueled with the
wrong fuel:
Do not switch on the vehicle.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.*NOTE Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles
with a gasoline engine
If you have accidentally refueled with the
wrong fuel:
= Do not switch on the vehicle. Otherwise
fuel can enter the engine.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel
could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine. The repair costs are high.
Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.*NOTE Damage to the fuel system due to
overNlling the fuel tankOnly Nll the fuel tank until the pump noz-
zle switches oM.
If too much fuel has been added due, for
example, to a faulty Nlling pump:
Do not switch on the vehicle.Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.*NOTE Fuel may spray out when you
remove the fuel pump nozzleOnly Nll the fuel tank until the pump noz-
zle switches oM.
Requirements
= The vehicle is unlocked.
Observe the notes on service Ouids and fuel.
Only refuel with fuel that has at least the octane rating speciNed in the information label in the fuel
Nller Oap. Otherwise, engine output may be
reduced and fuel consumption increased.
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1Fuel Nller Oap2Bracket for fuel Nller cap3Tire pressure table4Fuel type5QR code for rescue cardPress on the rear part of fuel Nller Oap 1 .Turn the fuel Nller cap counter-clockwise and
remove it.Insert fuel Nller cap 2from above into
bracket.Completely insert the pump nozzle into the tank Nller neck, hook in place and refuel.Only Nll the fuel tank until the pump nozzle
switches oM.Replace the cap on the Nller neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.Close fuel Nller Oap 1 .
Parking
Parking the vehicle
&WARNING Risk of accident and injury
caused by an insuPciently secured vehi-
cle rolling away
If the vehicle is not securely parked suP-
ciently, it can roll away in an uncontrolled way
even at a slight downhill gradient.
On uphill or downhill gradients, turn the
front wheels so that the vehicle rolls
towards the curb if it starts moving.Apply the parking brake.Switch the transmission to position ].&WARNING Risk of Nre caused by hot
exhaust system parts
Flammable materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite.
Park the vehicle so that no Oammable
material can come into contact with hot
vehicle components.In particular, do not park on dry grass- land or harvested grain Nelds.&WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children les unattended in the vehicle
If you leave children unattended in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
= open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
= get out and be struck by oncoming traPc.
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=operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion by, for example:
= releasing the parking brake.
= changing the gearbox position.
= starting the vehicle.Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle.Keep the key out of reach of children.*NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to it roll-
ing awayAlways secure the vehicle against rolling away.Bring the vehicle to a standstill by depressing
the brake pedal.On uphill or downhill gradients, turn the front
wheels so that the vehicle rolls towards the
curb if it starts moving.Apply the electric parking brake.Engage transmission position ] in a station-
ary vehicle with the brake pedal depressed
(  page 159).Switch oM the vehicle by pressing button 1.Release the service brake slowly.Get out of the vehicle and lock it.\bWhen you park the vehicle, you can still oper-
ate the side windows and the panoramic slid- ing sunroof for approximately four minutes if
the driver\bs door is closed.
Garage door opener

q Programming buttons for the garage door
opener
&DANGER Risk of death caused by exhaust
gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and leads to poisoning.
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Never leave the engine or, if present, the
auxiliary heating running in an enclosed
space without suPcient ventilation.&WARNING Risk of injury by becoming
trapped when opening and closing a garage door
When you operate or program a garage door
with an integrated garage door opener, per- sons can become trapped or struck by the
garage door if they stand within its range of movement.
Always make sure that nobody is withinthe range of the garage door\bs move-
ment.Only operate the following doors using the garage
door opener:
= Doors with a safety stop and reversing func-
tion
= Doors which conform to the current U.S.
safety standardsBefore programming the garage door opener, park
the vehicle outside the garage. Make sure that the
vehicle is switched on but not started.
Requirements
= The vehicle has been parked outside the
garage or outside the range of movement of
the door.
= The vehicle is switched on.
= The vehicle has not been started.\bThe garage door opener function is always
available when the vehicle is switched on.Check if the transmitter frequency of the
remote control has the frequency range of
280 to 868 MHz.
Radio equipment approval number: = NZLMUAHL5 (USA)
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Press and hold button 1, 2 or 3 that you
wish to program.
Indicator lamp 4 Oashes yellow.\bIt can take up to 20 seconds before the indi-
cator lamp Oashes yellow.Release the previously pressed button.
Indicator lamp 4 continues to Oash yellow.Point remote control 5 from a distance of
0.4 in (1 cm) to 3 in (8 cm) towards button
1 , 2 or 3.Press and hold button 6 of remote control
5 until one of the following signals appears:
= Indicator lamp 4 lights up green continu-
ously. Programming is complete.
= Indicator lamp 4 Oashes green. Program-
ming was successful. Additionally, syn-
chronization of the rolling code with the
door system must be carried out.If indicator lamp 4 does not light up or Oash
green: repeat the procedure.Release all of the buttons.\bThe remote control for the door drive is not
included in the scope of delivery of the garage
door opener.

q Synchronizing the rolling code
Requirements
= The door system uses a rolling code.
= The vehicle must be within range of the garage
or door drive.
= The vehicle as well as persons and objects are
located outside the range of movement of the door.
Press the programming button on the door
drive unit.
Initiate the next step within approximately
30 seconds.Press previously programmed button 1, 2
or 3 repeatedly until the door closes.
When the door closes, programming is com-
pleted.\bPlease also read the operating instructions for
the door drive.
q Troubleshooting when programming the remote
controlCheck if the transmitter frequency of remote
control 5 is supported.Replace the batteries in remote control 5.Hold remote control 5 at various angles from
a distance of 0.4 in (1 cm) to 3 in (8 cm) in
front of the inside rearview mirror. You should
test every position for at least 25 seconds
before trying another position.Hold remote control 5 at the same angles at
various distances in front of the inside rear-
view mirror. You should test every position for
at least 25 seconds before trying another
position.On remote controls that transmit only for a
limited period, press button 6 on remote
control 5 again before transmission ends.Angle the antenna line of the garage door
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