snow chains MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 2016 User Guide

Parking tips: R
On narrow roads, drive as close to the park-
ing space as possible. R
Parking spaces that are littered or over-
grown might be identified or measured
incorrectly. R
Parking spaces that are partially occupied
by trailer drawbars might not be identified
as such or be measured incorrectly. R
Snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately. R
Pay attention to the PARKTRONIC
( Y
page 202) warning messages during the
parking procedure. R
You can intervene in the steering procedure
to correct it at any time. Active Parking
Assist will then be canceled. R
When transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you should not use
Active Parking Assist. R
Never use Active Parking Assist when snow
chains are installed. R
Make sure that the tire pressures are
always correct. This has a direct influence
on the parking characteristics of the vehi-
cle.
Use Active Parking Assist for parking spaces: R
that are parallel or at right-angles to the
direction of travel R
that are on straight roads, not bends R
that are on the same level as the road, e.g.
not on the pavement
Detecting parking spaces
Objects located above the height range of
Active Parking Assist will not be detected
when the parking space is measured. These
are not taken into account when the parking
procedure is calculated, e.g. overhanging
loads, tail sections or loading ramps of goods
vehicles. G WARNING
If there are objects above the detection range: R
Active Park Assist may steer too early R
the vehicle may not stop in front of these
objects
You may cause a collision as a result. There is
a risk of an accident.
If objects are located above the detection
range, stop and deactivate Active Parking
Assist.
For further information on the detection
range ( Y
page 201).
Active Parking Assist does not assist you
parking in spaces at right angles to the direc-
tion of travel if: R
two parking spaces are located directly
next to one another R
the parking space is directly next to a low
obstacle such as a low curb R
you park forwards
Active Parking Assist does not assist you
parking in spaces that are parallel or at right
angles to the direction of travel if: R
the parking space is on a curb R
the system reads the parking space as
being blocked, for example by foliage or
grass paving blocks R
the area is too small for the vehicle to
maneuver into R
the parking space is bordered by an obsta-
cle, e.g. a tree, a post or a trailer
Example: parking symbol
C
Detected parking space on the left
D
Parking symbol

It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the fol-
lowing situations: R
when using snow chains R
in deep snow R
on sand or gravel
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
in Mercedes-
AMG vehicles ( Y
page 70).
For further information about ESP ®
, see
( Y
page 69). X
Start the engine. X
Press the Y or e button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the DriveAssist
menu.X
Press c or d to select ESP .X
Press v to confirm.
The current selection appears. X
To activate/deactivate: press the v
button again.
ESP ®
is deactivated if the

vide the best possible grip in wintry road con-
ditions. Only these tires will allow driving
safety systems such as ABS and ESP ®
to
function optimally in winter. These tires have
been developed specifically for driving in
snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on
all wheels to maintain safe handling charac-
teristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
When you have mounted the M+S tires: X
Check the tire pressures ( Y
page 343).X
Restart the tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem (Canada) ( Y
page 347) or restart the
tire pressure monitor (USA) ( Y
page 350).
Snow chains
G WARNING
If snow chains are mounted on the rear
wheels, the snow chains could cause abrasion
to the vehicle body or to chassis components.
This could cause damage to the vehicle or the
tires. There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations: R
never mount snow chains on the rear
wheels R
only mount snow chains in pairs on the
front wheels.
! On some tire sizes there is not enough
space for snow chains. To avoid damage to
the vehicle or tires, observe the "Wheel and
tire combinations" section under "Tires and
wheels".
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use snow chains that
have been specially approved for your vehicle
by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding
standard of quality. For more information,
please contact a qualified specialist work-
shop. If you intend to mount snow chains, please
bear the following points in mind: R
Snow chains may not be mounted on all
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible
wheel-tire combinations ( Y
page 367).R
Only use snow chains when driving on
roads completely covered by snow.
Remove the snow chains as soon as possi-
ble when you come to a road that is not
snow-covered. R
Local regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate reg-
ulations if you wish to mount snow chains. R
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h). R
When snow chains are installed, never use
Active Parking Assist ( Y
page 203).
You may wish to deactivate ESP ®
when pull-
ing away with snow chains installed
( Y
page 69). You can thereby allow the wheels
to spin in a controlled manner, achieving an
increased driving force (cutting action).
Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the
following risks: R
the tires may burst, especially as the load
and vehicle speed increase. R
the tires may wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which may greatly impair tire
traction. R
the driving characteristics, as well as steer-
ing and braking, may be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident. Tire pressure 343
Wheels and tires Z

Checking tire pressures manually To determine and set the correct tire pres-
sure, proceed as follows: X
Remove the valve cap of the tire that is to
be checked. X
Press the tire pressure gauge securely onto
the valve. X
Read the tire pressure and compare it to
the recommended value on the Tire and
Loading Information placard or the tire
pressure table ( Y
page 343).X
If the tire pressure is too low, increase the
tire pressure to the recommended value. X
If the tire pressure is too high, release air.
To do so, press down the metal pin in the
valve, using the tip of a pen for example.
Then check the tire pressure again using
the tire pressure checker. X
Screw the valve cap onto the valve. X
Repeat these steps for the other tires.
Tire pressure loss warning system
(Canada only)
General notes
While the vehicle is in motion, the tire pres-
sure loss warning system monitors the set
tire pressure using the rotational speed of the
wheels. This enables the system to detect
significant pressure loss in a tire. If the speed
of rotation of a wheel changes as a result of a
loss of pressure, a corresponding warning
message will appear in the multifunction dis-
play.
You can recognize the tire pressure loss warn-
ing by the Run Flat Indicator Active
Press 'OK' to Restart message in the
multifunction display in the Serv.
menu.
Information on the message display can be
found in the "Restarting the tire pressure loss
warning system" section ( Y
page 347). Important safety notes The tire pressure warning system does not
warn you of an incorrectly set tire pressure.
Observe the notes on the recommended tire
pressure ( Y
page 343).
The tire pressure loss warning does not
replace the need to regularly check the tire
pressure. An even loss of pressure on several
tires at the same time cannot be detected by
the tire pressure loss warning system.
The tire pressure monitor is not able to warn
you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the
tire is penetrated by a foreign object. In the
event of a sudden loss of pressure, bring the
vehicle to a halt by braking carefully. Avoid
abrupt steering movements.
The function of the tire pressure loss warning
system is limited or delayed if: R
snow chains are mounted on your vehicle's
tires. R
road conditions are wintry. R
you are driving on sand or gravel. R
you adopt a very sporty driving style (cor-
nering at high speeds or driving with high
rates of acceleration). R
you are driving with a heavy load (in the
vehicle or on the roof).
Restarting the tire pressure loss warn-
ing system
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system
if you have: R
changed the tire pressure R
changed the wheels or tires R
mounted new wheels or tires X
Before restarting, make sure that the tire
pressures are set properly on all four tires
for the respective operating conditions.
The recommended tire pressure can be
found on the Tire and Loading Information
placard on the B-pillar. Additionally, a tire
pressure table is attached to the fuel filler
flap. The tire pressure loss warning system
can only give reliable warnings if you have Tire pressure 347
Wheels and tires Z

Tires
GLA 250 Summer tires
R 17
Tires Wheels
BA: 215/60 R1 7 96 V BA: 6.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
R 18
Tires Wheels
BA: 235/50 R18 97 V 2, 3
BA: 7.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.81 in (46 mm)
R 19
Tires Wheels
BA: 235/45 R19 95 V 2, 3
BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm)
All-weather tires
R 18
Tires Wheels
BA: 235/50 R18 97 H M+S 2, 3
BA: 7.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.81 in (46 mm)
R 19
Tires Wheels
BA: 235/45 R19 95 H M+S 2, 3
BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm)
2
Available as MOExtended tires. 3
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. Wheel and tire combinations 369
Wheels and tires Z

Winter tires
R 17
Tires Wheels
BA: 215/60 R17 96 H M+S M BA: 6.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
R 18
Tires Wheels
BA: 215/55 R18 95 H M+S M 2
BA: 6.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
BA: 235/50 R18 97 H M+S M 3
BA: 7.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.81 in (46 mm)
R 19
Tires Wheels
BA: 235/45 R19 95 H M+S M 3
BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm)
GLA 250 4MATIC
Summer tires
R 17
Tires Wheels
BA: 215/60 R17 96 V BA: 6.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
R 18
Tires Wheels
BA: 235/50 R18 97 V 2, 3
BA: 7.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.81 in (46 mm)
2
Available as MOExtended tires. 3
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.370
Wheel and tire combinations
Wheels and tires

R 19
Tires Wheels
BA: 235/45 R19 95 V 2, 3
BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm)
All-weather tires
R 18
Tires Wheels
BA: 235/50 R18 97 H M+S 2, 3
BA: 7.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.81 in (46 mm)
R 19
Tires Wheels
BA: 235/45 R19 95 H M+S 2, 3
BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm)
Winter tires
R 17
Tires Wheels
BA: 215/60 R17 96 H M+S M BA: 6.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
R 18
Tires Wheels
BA: 215/55 R18 95 H M+S M 2
BA: 6.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.50 in (38 mm)
BA: 235/50 R18 97 H M+S M 3
BA: 7.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.81 in (46 mm)
R 19
Tires Wheels
BA: 235/45 R19 95 H M+S M 3
BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm)
2
Available as MOExtended tires. 3
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. Wheel and tire combinations 371
Wheels and tires Z

Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 4MATIC Summer tires
R 19
Tires Wheels
BA: 235/45 ZR19 99 Y XL 3
BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.72 in (43.7 mm)
R 20
Tires Wheels
BA: 235/40 ZR20 96 Y XL 3
BA: 8.0 J x 20 H2
Wheel offset: 1.71 in (43.5 mm)
Winter tires
R 18
Tires Wheels
BA: 215/55 R18 99 V XL M+S M BA: 7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.67 in (42.5 mm)
R 19
Tires Wheels
BA: 235/45 R19 99 V XL M+S M 3
BA: 8.0 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset: 1.72 in (43.7 mm)
3
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.372
Wheel and tire combinations
Wheels and tires