MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 2023 Owners Manual

Vehicle identiNcation plate (Canada only)1Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight2Maximum permissible front axle load3Maximum permissible rear axle load4Paint code5VIN (vehicle identiNcation number)
The maximum permissible gross vehicle weight is
made up of the vehicle weight, all vehicle occu-
pants, the fuel and the load. The maximum gross
axle weight rating is the maximum weight that can be carried on one axle (front or rear axle).
Do not exceed the maximum permissible gross
vehicle weight or the maximum gross axle weight
rating for the front or rear axle.
VIN, engine number and other signs1Engine number stamped into the crankcase2VIN (vehicle identiNcation number) stamped
into the crossmember3Plate with information about emissions test-
ing, including conNrmation of emissions
guidelines at the U.S. federal level as well as
for California4VIN as a label at the lower edge of the wind-
shield
Operating Ouids
Notes on operating Ouids
*NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehiclesObserve the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.&WARNING Risk of injury due to harmful
operating Ouids
Operating Ouids can be toxic.
When using, storing and disposing of
operating Ouids, observe the imprints on
the respective original containers.Technical data349

Always keep operating Ouids in the
sealed original container.Always keep children away from operat-
ing Ouids.+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Pollution of the
environment due to irresponsible disposal
of operating Ouids
Incorrect disposal of operating Ouids can
cause considerable damage to the environ- ment.
Dispose of operating Ouids in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Operating Ouids include the following:
= Fuels
= Lubricants
= Coolant
= Brake Ouid
= Windshield washer Ouid
= Climate control system refrigerant
Only use products approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Damage caused by the use of products that have not been approved is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill gestures.
The operating Ouids approved by Mercedes-Benz
can be identiNed by the following inscriptions on
the container:
= MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
= MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Further information on approved operating Ouids:
= in the Mercedes-Benz SpeciNcations for Oper-
ating Fluids by entering the designation
- At https://operatingOuids.mercedes-
benz.com
= At a qualiNed specialist workshop&WARNING Risk of Nre or explosion from
fuel
Fuels are highly Oammable.
Fire, open Oames, smoking and creating
sparks must be avoided.Before and during refueling, switch oM
the vehicle and, if installed, the station- ary heater.&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 with
clean water. Seek medical attention
immediately.350Technical data

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.Flexible-fuel vehicles can be refueled with the fol-lowing fuel types:
= premium-grade unleaded gasoline
= E85 fuel
= a mixture of E85 fuel and premium-grade
unleaded gasoline
Flexible-fuel vehicles can be identiNed by the
Ethanol up to E85 sticker on the inside of the fuel
Nller Oap.
Depending on the country, the fuels you can use in your vehicle may diMer from the information in
the Operator\bs Manual. The fuels that have been
approved for your vehicle can be found on the
instruction label on the inside of the fuel Nller Oap.Fuel

q Information on fuel quality for vehicles with gas-
oline engine
Observe the instructions about operating Ouids
(  page 349).
*NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
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 by vol- ume. 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.
If the available fuel is not suPciently low in sulfur,
it may produce unpleasant odors.
Only refuel with fuel that has at least the octane number speciNed in the information label on the
fuel Nller Oap. Otherwise, engine output may be
reduced and fuel consumption increased.
For maximum engine output: Only refuel using
premium-grade unleaded gasoline with at least
91 AKI/95 RON.
If the recommended fuel is not available, you may also temporarily use regular unleaded gasoline
with an octane number of at least 87 AKI/
91 RON. This may reduce engine output and
increase fuel consumption.
Never refuel using gasoline with an even lower
RON.
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*NOTE Premature engine wear through
unleaded regular gasoline
Impairment of the longevity and performance
of the engine.
If unleaded premium grade gasoline is unavail- able and you have to refuel using unleaded
regular gasoline:
Only Nll the fuel tank to half full with
unleaded regular gasoline and reNll as
soon as possible with unleaded premium
grade gasoline.Do not drive at the maximum design speed.Avoid sudden acceleration and engine
speeds over 3000 rpm.
Further information on fuel is available at the fol- lowing locations:
= At a gas station
= At a qualiNed specialist workshop
= USA only: On the https://www.mbusa.com

qInformation on additives in gasoline (vehicles
with gasoline engine)
Observe the notes on operating Ouids
(  page 349).*NOTE Damage from use of unsuitable
additives
Even small amounts of the wrong additive may
lead to malfunctions occurring.
Only add cleaning additives recommen-
ded by Mercedes-Benz to the fuel.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use brand-
name fuels with additives.
In some countries, the fuel available may not have
suPcient additives. Deposits could build up in the
fuel injection system as a result. In this case, in consultation with a qualiNed specialist workshop
(e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- ter), mix the fuel with the cleaning additive recom-
mended by Mercedes-Benz. Observe the notes and mixing ratios indicated on the tank.

q Tank content and fuel reserve
Total fuel tank capacityModelAll models13.5 gal (51.0 liters)
Fuel tank reserve
ModelAll models1.3 gal (5.0 liters)
Engine oil

q Notes on engine oil
Observe the notes on operating Ouids
(  page 349).
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*NOTE Engine damage caused by an incor-
rect oil Nlter, incorrect oil or additivesDo not use engine oils or oil Nlters other
than those which meet the speciNcations
necessary for the prescribed service
intervals.Do not alter the engine oil or oil Nlter in
order to achieve longer change intervals than prescribed.Do not use additives.Have the engine oil changed aser the
prescribed intervals.Mercedes-Benz recommends having the oil
changed at a qualiNed specialist workshop.
Only use engine oils approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz.

q Engine oil quality and Nlling capacity
Engine oil speciNcationModelMB-Freigabe or MB-
ApprovalAll models229.51, 229.52,
229.61, 229.71,
229.72 1)1) Recommended for the lowest possible fuel consumption (lowest
SAE viscosity class in each case; observe possible restrictions of
the approved SAE viscosity classes)
To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption, it is recommended to use the engine oil speciNca-
tions marked in the table with the lowest SAE vis-
cosity class. Observe any possible restrictions of the approved SAE viscosity classes.
Engine oil Nlling capacityModelCapacityAll models5.8 US qt (5.5 liters)
The speciNed Nlling capacity refers to an oil
change with the oil Nlter.
Notes on brake Ouid
Observe the notes on operating Ouids
(  page 349).
&WARNING Risk of an accident due to
vapor pockets forming in the brake system
The brake Ouid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake Ouid. If the boiling point is too low,
vapor pockets may form in the brake system when the brakes are applied hard.
This causes the braking eMect to be impaired.
Have the brake Ouid renewed at the
speciNed intervals.Technical data353

Have the brake Ouid regularly replaced at a quali-
Ned specialist workshop.
Only use a brake Ouid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0.
Coolant

q Notes on coolant
Observe the notes on operating Ouids
(  page 349).
&WARNING !

&WARNING !

Information label (example - USA)1Hazard and service warning symbols2Refrigerant Nlling capacity3Applicable standards4PAG oil part number5GWP (global warming potential) of the refriger-
ant used6Refrigerant typeInformation label (example !

1Height when opened2Headroom
Height when opened and headroom
Model1 Height
when opened2 HeadroomAll models83.3 in
(2117 mm)75.0 in
(1905 mm)Vehicle dimensionsAll modelsVehicle length173.6 in (4410 mm)Vehicle width includ-
ing exterior mirrors79.5 in (2020 mm)Vehicle height63.7 in (1618 mm)Wheelbase107.4 in (2729 mm)Turning circle37.40 s (11.40 m)
Weights and loads
Bear in mind that items of optional equipment
increase the curb weight and reduce the payload. Vehicle-speciNc weight information can be found
on the vehicle identiNcation plate.
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Display messages
Introduction

qInformation about display messages
Display messages appear on the instrument dis- play.
Display messages with graphic symbols are sim-
pliNed in the Operator\bs Manual and may diMer
from the symbols on the instrument display. The instrument display shows high-priority displaymessages in red. Certain display messages are
accompanied by a warning tone.
Please act in accordance with the display mes-
sages and follow the additional notes in the Oper-
ator\bs Manual.
For some display messages, symbols will also be
shown:
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