MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 2023 Owners Manual

Driving and driving safety systemsWarning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions
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ABS warning lamp
*The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.ABS is malfunctioning.
If an additional warning tone sounds, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning.
Note the messages on the instrument display.&WARNING There is a risk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
The wheels may lock during braking.
The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase. In addition, other driving safety systems are switched oM.
Drive on carefully.Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualiNed specialist workshop.

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P SolutionsIf ESP n
cannot be activated, ESP n
is malfunctioning.Have ESP n
checked immediately at a qualiNed specialist workshop.Observe the notes on deactivating ESP n
( page 175).
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Distance warning lamp
*The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected. If there is an additional warning tone, you are approaching an obstacle at too high a speed.
Be prepared to brake immediately.Increase the distance.
Function of Active Brake Assist (  page 195).

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions
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Active Brake Assist warning
lamp
*The Active Brake Assist warning lamp is on.The system is switched oM or the range of functions has been automatically restricted.
This may be the case if another driving system has been activated.
Observe the notes on Active Brake Assist (  page 195).Tire pressure monitorWarning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions
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Tire pressure monitoring
system warning lamp Oashes
*The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) Oashes for approximately one minute and
then remains lit.
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning.
&WARNING There is a risk of an accident if the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning
The tire pressure monitoring system cannot issue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tires.
Tires with insuPcient tire pressure may impair the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking.
Have the tire pressure monitoring system checked at a qualiNed specialist workshop.422Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

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Tire pressure monitoring
system warning lamp lights
up
*The yellow tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.The tire pressure monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one of the tires.&WARNING Risk of an accident due to insuPcient tire pressure
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The tires can burst.
= The tires can wear excessively and/or unevenly.
= The driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking may be greatly impaired.
You could then lose control of the vehicle.
Observe the recommended tire pressures.Adjust the tire pressure if necessary.Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traPc conditions.Check the tire pressure and the tires.Display messages and warning/indicator lamps423

1, 2, 3 ...
(SmartKey) battery ......................................... 71
4MATIC ........................................................ 162
360° Camera Function................................................ 211
A
A/C function Activating/deactivating (operating
unit)....................................................... 140
Switching on/oM (MBUX)....................... 140
ABS ............................................................. 174
Acceleration Kickdown............................................... 161
Accident, emergency call ............................. 266
Activating/deactivating the acoustic lock-
ing veriNcation signal...................................... 70
Active Blind Spot Assist Brake application................................... 206
Exit warning........................................... 204
Function................................................ 204
Active Brake Assist Function................................................ 195
Setting................................................... 199
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Activating/deactivating.......................... 186
Active Emergency Stop Assist................ 193
Active Lane Change Assist..................... 194
Calling up a speed................................. 186
Function................................................ 183
Increases/decreases the speed............. 186
Route-based speed adaptation............... 188
Storing a speed...................................... 186
Active Emergency Stop Assist ...................... 193
Active headlamps ......................................... 129
Active Lane Change Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 195
Function................................................ 194
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 208
Function................................................ 207
Setting the sensitivity............................. 209
Active light function ..................................... 129
Active Parking Assist Exiting a parking space.......................... 221Function................................................ 218
Parking.................................................. 220
Active Service System PLUS ......................... 277
Active Speed Limit Assist ............................. 187
Active Steering Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 193
Active Emergency Stop Assist................ 193
Active Lane Change Assist..................... 194
Function................................................ 191
Adaptive cruise control ................................. 188
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 130
Additives Engine oil............................................... 352
Fuel....................................................... 352
Aser-sales service........................................ 277
Air bag Front air bag............................................ 53
*nOating ................................................... 47
Overview.................................................. 53 PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp........ 42
Warning lamp........................................... 41424Index

Air conditioning menuAir distribution....................................... 140
Calling up.............................................. 140
Climate control...................................... 140
Air distribution Adjusting............................................... 140
Setting................................................... 139
Air inlet ........................................................ 285
Air pressure ................................................. 315
Air vents Adjusting............................................... 141
Air/water duct ............................................. 285
AirOow Setting................................................... 139
Alarm system ................................................. 89
All-wheel drive .............................................. 162
Alternative route .......................................... 249
Ambient lighting ........................................... 131
Animals .......................................................... 49
Anti-lock braking system .............................. 174
Anti-thes alarm system .................................. 89Anti-thes protection
Immobilizer.............................................. 89
Apps , Mercedes me
Mercedes me calls................................. 258
Mercedes me connect........................... 261
Assistance system ....................................... 174
ASSYST PLUS Battery disconnection periods................ 278
Service interval display.......................... 277
Service requirements............................. 277
ATA Deactivating the alarm............................. 90
Function.................................................. 89
Interior protection.................................... 91
Interior protection function....................... 90 Tow-away alarm function.......................... 90
Tow-away protection................................ 90
ATTENTION ASSIST Function................................................ 180
Setting................................................... 181
Attention assistant ....................................... 180
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Service Center ..... 29
Authorized workshop ...................................... 29Automatic car wash...................................... 286
Automatic car wash mode ............................ 287
Automatic climate control ............................ 140
Automatic distance control ........................... 183
Automatic driving lights ................................ 127
Automatic emergency call ............................ 266
Automatic engine start/stop ........................ 153
Automatic front passenger air bag shutoM
Function.................................................. 44
Information (child restraint system on
the front passenger seat)......................... 58
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp........ 42
Automatic measures aser an accident ............ 47
Automatic mirror folding function ................. 138
Automatic transmission DIRECT SELECT lever............................. 158
Drive programs...................................... 155
DYNAMIC SELECT switch....................... 155
Engages neutral..................................... 159
Engaging drive position.......................... 160
Engaging reverse gear............................ 159
Faulty gear shis..................................... 160
Kickdown............................................... 161Index425

Manual gear shising............................... 160
Selecting park position........................... 159
Steering wheel paddle shisers................ 160
Switching gears..................................... 158
Transmission position display................. 158
Transmission positions........................... 158
Autonomous braking .................................... 195
B
Bag hook ..................................................... 116
BAS ............................................................. 175
Basic information ........................................... 38
Battery (12 V battery) Charging................................................ 305
Notes..................................................... 302
Notes (starting assistance and charg-
ing)........................................................ 303
Replacing............................................... 306
Starting assistance................................ 305
Battery (starter battery) charging, Remote Online........................ 145
Belt Fastening................................................. 40
Notes on wearing correctly...................... 40
Releasing................................................. 53
Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 207
Function................................................ 204
Bluetooth n
Connecting a mobile phone.................... 257
Brake Assist Active Brake Assist................................. 195
Brake Assist System............................... 175
Brake Assist System ..................................... 175
Brake disks .................................................. 146
Brake Ouid.................................................... 353
Brake force distribution ................................ 177
Brake pads ................................................... 146
Brakepad gauge ........................................... 285
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).............. 174
Active Brake Assist................................. 195
BAS (Brake Assist System)..................... 175
Checking the brakepad thickness........... 285
Driving tips............................................ 147EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribu-
tion)....................................................... 177
Electric parking brake............ 169, 170, 171
Handbrake............................. 169, 170, 171
HOLD function....................................... 178
Limited braking eMect (salt-treated
roads).................................................... 147
New/replaced brake pads/brake discs.. 146
Notes on breaking in a new vehicle........ 146
Parking brake......................... 169, 170, 171
Post-collision brake.................................. 47
Braking assistance Brake Assist System............................... 175
Breakdown Changing a wheel................................... 338
Flat tire.................................................. 296
Overview of aids...................................... 18
Tow-starting........................................... 310
Towing methods..................................... 307
Transporting the vehicle......................... 308
Breakdown (Roadside Assistance) .................. 25426Index

C
Calling the customer center for
Mercedes-Benz ............................................ 258
Calls Mercedes me......................................... 258
Telephone menu.................................... 257
Using overhead control panel................. 258
Camera 360° Camera......................................... 211
Cleaning................................................ 290
Information............................................ 173
Opening the camera cover (rear view
camera)................................................. 213
Rear view camera................................... 209
Select view............................................ 213
Car key .......................................................... 69
Car wash Automatic car wash............................... 286
Power washer........................................ 288
Washing by hand.................................... 288
Car-to-X-Communication Display on map...................................... 251CareAir/water duct....................................... 285
Automatic car wash............................... 286
Camera.................................................. 290
Car parts............................................... 290
Decorative foil........................................ 289
Display................................................... 291
Exterior lighting...................................... 290
Head-up display..................................... 291
Headliner............................................... 291
Paint...................................................... 288
Plastic trim............................................ 291
Power washer........................................ 288
Real wood/trim elements...................... 291
Seat belts.............................................. 291
Steering wheel....................................... 291
Vehicle interior....................................... 291
Washing by hand.................................... 288
Wheels/rims.......................................... 290
Cargo compartment cover Removing/installing............................... 115
Cargo compartment Ooor
Setting................................................... 119
Cargo tie-down rings .................................... 116Caring for plastic trim ................................... 291
Caring for rims ............................................. 290
Central locking system Button..................................................... 73
SmartKey................................................. 70
Change of address ......................................... 25
Change of ownership ...................................... 25
Changing a wheel Preparation............................................ 338
Raising the vehicle................................. 338
Removing a wheel.................................. 340
Removing/installing hub caps................ 338
Charging 12 V battery........................................... 305
USB port........................................ 111, 122
Checking the brakepad thickness ................. 285
Checking the coolant level ........................... 283
Child safety lock Rear door................................................. 66
Side windows (rear passenger com-
partment)................................................ 67
Child seat Adjusting the vehicle seat........................ 60Index427

Basic instructions.................................... 55
Front passenger seat............................... 58
Installing ISOFIX....................................... 63
Rearward-facing....................................... 60
Risks/dangers......................................... 56
Securing on the rear seat with the seat belt.................................................. 65
Securing to the front passenger seat with the seat belt..................................... 65
The most important information in brief.... 54
Top Tether................................................ 64
Children Avoiding dangers in the vehicle................ 56
Basic instructions.................................... 55
Special seat belt retractor........................ 62
Chock .......................................................... 337
Clean varnish ............................................... 288
Cleaning Air/water duct....................................... 285
Automatic car wash............................... 286
Car parts............................................... 290
Decorative foil........................................ 289
Paint...................................................... 288
Power washer........................................ 288Real wood/trim elements...................... 291
Sensors................................................. 290
Vehicle interior....................................... 291
Washing by hand.................................... 288
Cleaning carpets .......................................... 291
Cleaning seat covers .................................... 291
Climate control Activating/deactivating.......................... 139
Activating/deactivating the A/C func-
tion (control panel)................................. 140
Activating/deactivating the synchro-
nization function (control panel)............. 140
Air vents (front)...................................... 141
Air vents (rear passenger compart-
ment)..................................................... 142
Automatic control.................................. 140
Calling up the air conditioning menu....... 140
Control panel for 3-zone automatic
climate control....................................... 139
Control panel for dual-zone automatic
climate control....................................... 139
Defrosting the windshield....................... 139
Defrosting windows................................ 141
Filling capacity for refrigerant and
PAG oil................................................... 356Notes..................................................... 139
Refrigerant............................................. 355
Residual heat......................................... 141
Setting (MBUX multimedia system)......... 140
Setting the air distribution...................... 139 Setting the airOow.................................. 139
Setting the vehicle interior tempera-
ture....................................................... 139
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/oM ................................................... 141
Switching the A/C function on/oM
(MBUX).................................................. 140
Switching the rear window heater
on/oM ................................................... 139
Synchronization function........................ 141
Ventilating with convenience opening....... 83
Clothes hook ................................................ 117
COC papers , CERTIFICATE OF CONFORM-
ITY............................................................... 346
Cockpit Dashboard overview................................... 6
CoMee cup symbol ....................................... 180
Collision detection (parked vehicle) Setting................................................... 171428Index