MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV 2022 Owners Manual

Vehicle
identiNcation plat e, VIN and engine num-
ber overview
Vehicle identiNcation plate Vehicle
identiNcation plat
e (example: Kuwait)
1 Vehicle manufacturer
2 Place of manufacture
3 Manufacturing date
4 Vehicle model
5 VIN Vehicle
identiNcation plat e (example: all other
countries)
1 Vehicle manufacturer
2 EU general operating permit number (only for
cer

tain countries)
3 VIN (vehicle identiNcation number)
4 Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
(k
g) 408
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5
Maximum permissible gross weight of vehicle
combination (k g) (only for speciNc countries)
6 Maximum permissible front axle load (kg)
7 Maximum permissible rear axle load (kg)
8 Paint code
% The data shown in the illustration is example
dat
a. VIN and engine number 1
Engine number stamped into the crankcase
2 VIN (vehicle identiNcation number) s
tamped
into the crossmember
3 VIN (vehicle identiNcation number) as a label
at t
he lower edge of the windscreen
Only for certain countries: t
he VIN as a label at
the lower edge of windscreen 3 is only available
in some countries. Further information can be
obtained at a qualiNed specialist workshop. Operating Ouids
Notes on operating
Ouids *
NOTE Mer
cedes-AMG vehicles 
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
Y
ou could otherwise fail to recognise
dangers. &
WARNING Risk of injur
y from operating
Ouids harmful to your health
Operating Ouids ma
y be poisonous and harm-
ful to your health. 
Observe the text on the original contain-
er
s when using, storing or disposing of
operating Ouids. 
Always store operating Ouids sealed in
t
heir original containers. 
Always keep children away from operat-
ing Ouids. Technical data
409

+
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
P ollution of the
environment due to irresponsible disposal
of operating Ouids Incorrect disposal of operating
Ouids can
cause consider
able damage to the environ-
ment. 
Dispose of operating Ouids in an en
viron-
mentally responsible manner. Operating Ouids
include t
he following:
= fuels
= DeNOx agent AdBlue n
for exhaust gas aser-
treatment
= lubricants
= coolant
= Brake Ouid
= windscreen 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
appr
oved 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://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
- in the Mercedes-Benz BeVo App
= At a qualiNed specialist workshop &
WARNING Risk of Nr
e or explosion from
fuel
Fuels are highly Oammable. 
Fire, naked Oames, smoking and cr
eating
sparks must be avoided. 
Before and during refuelling, switch oM
t

he vehicle and, if Ntted, the stationary
heater. &
WARNING Risk of injur
y from fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your
healt
h. 
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
cont

act with skin, eyes or clothing. 
Do not inhale fuel vapour. 
Keep children away from fuel. 
Keep doors and windows closed during
t

he refuelling process.
If you or other people come into contact with
fuel, obser
ve the following: 
Immediately rinse fuel oM y
our skin with
soap and water. 
If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediat
ely rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical attention
immediately. 
If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten-
tion immediat

ely. Do not induce vomit-
ing. 410
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Change immediately out of clothing that
has come int o contact with fuel. Flexible-fuel vehicles can be refuelled with the fol-
lo

wing fuel types:
= unleaded petrol
= E85 fuel
= a mixture of E85 fuel and unleaded petrol
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 Owner's 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
Information on fuel quality for vehicles with petrol
engines
N

ote the instructions about operating Ouids
(  page 409). *
NOTE Damag
e caused by the wrong fuel Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
r

esult in damage to the fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system. 
Only refuel using unleaded, sulphur-free
spar
k-ignition engine fuel that conforms
to European EN 228, or an equivalent
speciNcation.
Fuel of this speciNcation ma
y contain up to
10% ethanol by volume. Your vehicle is suita-
ble for use with E10 fuel. 
See the information label in fuel Nller Oap
f
or other compatible fuels .
Never refuel with one of the following fuels: = Diesel
= R

egular petrol with an octane number
lower than 91 RON
= Petrol with more than 3% methanol by vol-
ume, e.g. M15, M30
= Petrol with additives containing metal If you have accidentally refuelled with the
wr

ong fuel: 
Do not switch on the vehicle. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. The following compatibility indications for fuel
appl

y to your vehicle: 1
For petrol with a maximum of 5% ethanol by
v
olume
2 For petrol with a maximum of 10% ethanol by
v
olume
The compatibility indications for fuel on the vehi-
cle accor
ding to European standard EN 16942 Technical data
411

can be found on the information label on the fuel
Nller Oap or on t
he fuel dispenser or pump nozzle
suitable for your vehicle throughout Europe.
If the available fuel is not suPciently low in sul-
phur, it may produce unpleasant odours.
The recommended octane number for your vehi-
cle can be found on the information label on the
fuel Nller Oap.
If the recommended fuel is not available, you may
also temporarily use regular unleaded petrol with
an octane number of at least 91 RON. This may
reduce engine output and increase fuel consump-
tion.
Never refuel using petrol with an even lower RON.
Further information on fuel can be obtained at a
Nlling station or a qualiNed specialist workshop.
Information on additives in petrol (vehicles with
petrol engine)
Observe the notes on operating Ouids
( page 409). *
NOTE Damag e from use of unsuitable
additives Even small amounts of the wrong additive may
lead t
o malfunctions occurring. 
Only add cleaning additives recommen-
ded b

y Mercedes-Benz to the fuel. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use brand-
name fuels wit

h 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 Mercedes-Benz service
centre, mix the fuel with the cleaning additive rec-
ommended by Mercedes-Benz. Observe the notes
and mixing ratios indicated on the tank.
Information on fuel quality for vehicles with a die-
sel engine
General notes
Observe the notes on operating Ouids
(  page 409). &
WARNING Risk of Nr
e from fuel mixture
If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the Oash
point of t
he fuel mixture is lower than that of
pure diesel fuel. 
Never refuel using petrol in diesel
engines. 
Never mix petrol with diesel fuel. *
NOTE Damag
e caused by the wrong fuel Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
r

esult in damage to the fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system.
Vehicles with a diesel particulate Nlter: 
Only refuel using sulphur-free diesel fuel
t

hat conforms to European standard
EN 590, or an equivalent speciNcation.
In countries without sulphur-free diesel
fuel, refuel using only low-sulphur diesel
fuel with a sulphur content less than
50 ppm.
Vehicle without diesel particulate Nlt
er:412
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Only refuel using diesel fuel with a sul-
phur cont
ent less than 500 ppm.
Never refuel with one of the following fuels: = P

etrol
= Marine diesel
= Heating oil
= Pure fatty acid methyl ester or vegetable
oil
= ParaPn or kerosene
If you have accidentally refuelled with the
wrong fuel: 
Do not switch on the vehicle. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. The following compatibility indications for fuel
appl

y to your vehicle: 1
For diesel fuel with a maximum of 7% fatty
acid me
thyl ester by volume (bio-diesel)
2 For diesel fuel with a maximum of 10% fatty
acid me
thyl ester by volume (bio-diesel)
According to European standard EN 16942 you
can Nnd t

he compatibility indications at the fol-
lowing locations:
= On the vehicle on the information label on the
fuel Nller Oap ( page 198)
= On the fuel dispenser or pump nozzle suitable
for your vehicle throughout Europe Information on low outside temperatures
R

efuel your vehicle with as much winter diesel fuel
as possible at the beginning of winter.
Before changing over to winter diesel fuel, the fuel
tank should be empty, if possible. When Nrst refu-
elling with winter diesel fuel, keep the fuel level
low, e.g. to reserve level. The fuel tank can be Nl-
led as usual when next refuelling.
Further information on fuel can be obtained at a
Nlling station or a qualiNed specialist workshop.
Tank content and fuel reserve
Not for plug-in hybrid:
The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary,
depending on the vehicle equipment. Technical data
413

Total fuel tank capacity
Model
GLA 180
GL
A 180 d
GLA 200
GLA 200 d 43.0 litres
GLA 220 d
GL
A 250 43.0 litres
or
51.0 litr
es
All other models 51.0 litresReserve fuel tank
Model
All models
5.0 litresTotal fuel tank capacity (plug-in hybrid)
Model
GLA 250 e
35.0 litres Fuel tank reserve (plug-in hybrid)
Model
GLA 250 e
5.0 litres AdBlue
n
(v
ehicles with a diesel engine only) Notes on AdBlue
n
Obser
ve the notes on operating Ouids
(  page 409).
AdBlue n
is a water-soluble Ouid for the NOx
exhaust gas asertreatment of diesel engines.
It may be improper or punishable in some coun-
tries to operate a vehicle that uses no AdBlue n
or
one that does not comply with the speciNcations
of this Owner's Manual.
* NOTE Malfunctions due t
o the dilution of
AdBlue n
or the use of additive-enhanced
AdBlue n The function of the NOx exhaust gas
aser
-
treatment can be impaired by the use of
unsuitable denoxiNcation agents. 
Only use AdBlue n
in accor
dance with
ISO 22241. 
Do not dilute AdBlue n
wit
h water. 
Do not use additive-enhanced AdBlue n
. *
NOTE Damag
e and malfunctions due to
impurities in AdBlue n Consequences of impurities in AdBlue
n
:
= incr

eased emission values
= damage to the catalytic converter
= NOx exhaust gas asertreatment malfunc-
tions 
Avoid impurities in AdBlue n
. AdBlue
n
r
esidues crystallise aser a period of
time, and contaminate the surfaces with which
they come into contact. Clean the dirty surfaces
with water as soon as possible.
When you open the AdBlue n
tank, small amounts
of ammonia vapour may escape. Do not inhale 414
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any ammonia vapours that may be released. Only
Nll
t
he AdBlue n
tank in well-ventilated areas.
AdBlue n
Nlling capacity and consumption
Total capacity of AdBlue n
tank Model
Total capacity
All models 23.8 litresAdBlue
n
consum
ption
The average AdBlue n
consumption is between 1%
and 5% of fuel consumption. Like fuel consump-
tion, AdBlue n
consumption is highly dependent
upon driving style and operating conditions. For
this reason, your vehicle's actual consumption Ng-
ures in day-to-day operating conditions may diMer
from the consumption Ngures calculated. The fre-
quency at which you will have to top up AdBlue n
will also vary. Have the AdBlue n
supply checked
at a qualiNed specialist workshop before making
journeys outside Europe. Before a longer stay out-
side Europe, consult a qualiNed specialist work-
shop. AdBlue
n
r
ange and Nll level
The AdBlue n
Nll level and range can be displayed
via the on-board computer. The AdBlue n
range
shown depends strongly on the driving style and
operating conditions. The actual range may there-
fore deviate from the range currently displayed on
the on-board computer. The information supplied
in the Owner's Manual regarding the reserve
quantity at the Nrst display warning and the mini-
mum top-up quantity when the fuel tank is empty
is also to be understood as guide values. Engine oil
Notes on engine oil
Obser

ve the notes on operating Ouids
(  page 409). *
NOTE Engine damag
e caused by an incor-
rect oil Nlter, incorrect oil or additives 
Do not use engine oils or oil Nlt
ers other
than those which meet the speciNcations
necessary for the prescribed service
intervals. 
Do not alter the engine oil or oil Nlt
er in
order to achieve longer change intervals
than prescribed. 
Do not use additives. 
Have the engine oil changed aser t
he
prescribed intervals. Technical data
415

Mercedes-Benz recommends having the oil
c
hanged at a qualiNed specialist workshop.
Only use engine oils approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz.
Petrol engines: for certain countries, diMerent
engine oils can be used in conjunction with
reduced maintenance intervals. Further informa-
tion on diMerent engine oils can be obtained at a
qualiNed specialist workshop.
Engine oil quality and Nlling capacity
Not for plug-in hybrid:
Engine oil speciNcation (petrol engines)Model
MB-Freigabe or MB-
Appr
oval
All models 229.51, 229.52,
229.61, 229.71,
229.72 1)
1) Recommended for lowest possible fuel consumption (lowest SAE
viscosity class in eac
h case; observe possible restrictions of the
approved SAE viscosity classes) Engine oil speciNcation
(diesel engines) Model
MB-Freigabe or MB-
Appr
oval
All models 229.52, 229.61,
229.71, 229.72 1)
1) Recommended for lowest possible fuel consumption (lowest SAE
viscosity class in eac
h case; observe possible restrictions of the
approved SAE viscosity classes) To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption,
it is r
ecommended to use the engine oil speciNca-
tions marked in the table for the lowest SAE vis-
cosity class. Observe any possible restrictions of
the approved SAE viscosity classes.
% If the engine oils listed in the table are not
a

vailable, you may add a maximum of 1.0 litre
of the following engine oils once only.
Vehicles with petrol engines: MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval 229.31 or ACEA C3
Vehicles with diesel engines: MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval 229.51 or ACEA C3
Not for plug-in hybrid: Engine oil Nlling
capacity Model
Capacity
GLA 180
GL
A 200
GLA 200 4MATIC 5.1 litres
GLA 250
GL
A 250 4MATIC 5.5 litres
All other models 6.8 litres The speciNed
Nlling capacity r
efers to an oil
change with the oil Nlter.416
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Engine oil speciNcation
(plug-in h ybrid)Model
MB-Freigabe or MB-
Appr
oval
GLA 250 e 229.51, 229.52,
229.61, 229.71,
229.72 1)
1) Recommended for lowest possible fuel consumption (lowest SAE
viscosity class in eac
h case; observe possible restrictions of the
approved SAE viscosity classes) To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption,
it is r
ecommended to use the engine oil speciNca-
tions marked in the table for the lowest SAE vis-
cosity class. Observe any possible restrictions of
the approved SAE viscosity classes.
% If the engine oils listed in the table are not
a

vailable, you may add a maximum of 1.0 litre
of engine oils with MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval 229.31 or ACEA C3 once only. Engine oil Nlling
capacity (plug-in h
ybrid) Model
Capacity
GLA 250 e 5.1 litres The speciNed
Nlling capacity r
efers to an oil
change with the oil Nlter. Notes on brake
Ouid Observe the notes on operating
Ouids
(  pag

e 409). &
WARNING Risk of an accident due t
o
vapour pockets forming in the brake sys-
tem
The brake Ouid cons
tantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake Ouid. If the boiling point is too low,
vapour pockets may form in the brake system
when the brakes are applied hard.
This impairs the braking eMect. 
Have the brake Ouid r
enewed at the
speciNed intervals. Have the brake
Ouid r
egularly 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
Notes on coolant
Obser

ve the notes on operating Ouids
(  page 409). &
WARNING Risk of Nr
e