MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 2016 Owner's Manual

Notes ............................................ .3 45
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 326
Recommended ............................... 343
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 347
Important safety notes .................. 347
Restarting ...................................... 347
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 350
Function/notes ............................ .3 48
General notes ................................ 348
Important safety notes .................. 348
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 351
Restarting ...................................... 350
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Warning message .......................... 350
Tiredness assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 324
Tire pressure not reached .............. 326
Tire pressure reached .................... 326
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 362
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 361
Bar (definition) ............................... 360
Changing a wheel .......................... 363
Characteristics .............................. 360
Checking ........................................ 341
Curb weight (definition) ................. 362
Definition of terms ......................... 360
Direction of rotation ...................... 363
Display message ............................ 258
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 363
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 361
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 360
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 361
General notes ................................ 367
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 361
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 361 Important sa fety notes .................. 340
Incre ased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 361
Information on driving .................... 340
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 361
Labeling (overview) ........................ 357
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 362
Load index ..................................... 359
Load index (definition) ................... 361
M+S tires ....................................... 342
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 362
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 361
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 362
Maximum tire load ......................... 359
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 362
MOExtended tires .......................... 342
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 362
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 362
Replacing ....................................... 363
Service life ..................................... 342
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 362
Speed rating (definition) ................ 361
Storing ........................................... 363
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 360
Summer tires ................................. 342
Temperature .................................. 356
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 362
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 362
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 362
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 361
Tire size (data) ............................... 367
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 357
Tire tread ....................................... 341
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 362
Total load limit (definition) ............. 363
Traction ......................................... 356
Traction (definition) ....................... 362
Tread wear ..................................... 356
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Stand ards ...................................... 355 Index 19

Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 361
Wear indicator (definition) ............ .3 62
Wheel and tire combination ........... 369
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 361
see Flat tire
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Top Tether ............................................ 61
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 337
Important safety notes .................. 333
Installing the towing eye ................ 334
Removing the towing eye .............. .3 35
Towing a trailer
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 333
Installing the towing eye ................ 334
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 336
Removing the towing eye .............. .3 35
Transporting the vehicle ................ 336
With both axles on the ground ....... 335
With front axle raised ..................... 335
Towing eye ......................................... 322
Traction system
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ..................... .1 59
Transporting the vehicle .................. 336
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 183
Driving downhill ............................ .1 83
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 183
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .3 19
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 22
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 221
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 223 Trunk lid
see Tailgate
Trunk load (maximum) ..................... .3 83
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 123
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 124
Display message ............................ 248
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Two-w ay radio
Frequenci es ................................... 374
Installation ..................................... 374
Transmission output (maximum) .... 374
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................ .8 4
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...... .2 31
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ....... .2 90
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 261
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individual settings .......................... 229
Limited Warranty ............................ .2 6
Loading .......................................... 351
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 85
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 366
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 174
Pulling away ................................... 152
Raising ........................................... 364
Reporting problems ......................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 364
Transporting .................................. 336
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 84
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 76
Vehicle data ................................... 38320
Index

Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 383
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 383
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 384
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 384
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 383
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 85
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 376
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 322
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 144
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 225
VIN
Seat ............................................... 376
Type plate ...................................... 376
W Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 269
Brakes ........................................... 268
Check Engine ................................. 275
Coolant .......................................... 275
Distance warning ........................... 277
ESP ®
.............................................. 271
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 272
Fuel tank ........................................ 275
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 187
Overview .......................................... 32
Reserve fuel ................................... 275
Restraint system ............................ 274
Seat belt ........................................ 266
SPORT handling mode ................... 272
Tire pressure monitor .................... 278
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 264
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 369
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 366
Wheel chock ...................................... 364 Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 363
Checking ........................................ 341
Cleaning ......................................... 316
General notes ................................ 367
Important safety notes .................. 340
Information on driving .................... 340
Interchanging/changing ................ 363
Mounting a new wheel ................... 366
Removing a wheel .......................... 366
Storing ........................................... 363
Tightening torque ........................... 366
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 367
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 244
Operation ......................................... 50
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 141
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 311
Important safety notes .................. 382
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 264
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Rear window wiper ........................ 126
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 179
Snow chains .................................. 343
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 342
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 342
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 317
Important safety notes .................. 126
Replacing (re ar w indow) ................ 128
R
eplacing (windshield) ................... 126
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 319
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Index 21

ZZONE function
Switching on/off ........................... 14022
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors: R
operating conditions of your vehicle R
your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions: R
avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption. R
always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct. R
do not carry any unnecessary weight. R
remove roof racks once you no longer need
them. R
a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals. R
always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style: R
do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine. R
do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary. R
drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. R
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to

You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes-
Benz. This could lead to malfunctions in
safety-relevant systems, e.g. the brake sys-
tem. Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
or parts of equal quality. Only use tires,
wheels and accessories that have been spe-
cifically approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been spe-
cifically developed, manufactured or selected
for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should
therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers main-
tain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
for necessary service and repair work. In addi-
tion, strategically located parts delivery cen-
ters provide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts ( Y
page 376).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are possi-
ble. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also
applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-
tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Maintenance The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty Book-
let with you when you bring the vehicle to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The ser-
vice advisor will record every service for you
in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Breakdown assistance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of a
breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-
gram brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assis-
tance" section in the Service and Warranty
booklet (Canada). You will find both in your
vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of own-
ership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Notification of Address Change"
in the Service and Guarantee booklet or sim-
ply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in con-24
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tacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
If you have purchased a used car, please send
us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in
the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCede s(1 -800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Operating safety
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: 1) These devices may not cause harm-
ful interference, and 2) These devices must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop. G WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection in the vehicle.
G WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test dur-
ing the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the nec-
essary specialist knowledge, tools and quali-
fications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance Book-
let. Introduction 25
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Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: R
work relevant to safety R
service and maintenance work R
repair work R
alterations, installation work and modifica-
tions R
work on electronic components
Correct useIf you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driv-
ing your vehicle: R
the safety notes in this manual R
the vehicle technical data R
traffic rules and regulations R
laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or con-
tact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Limited Warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
QR codes for the rescue card The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the
event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate
rescue card for your vehicle. The current res-
cue card contains the most important infor-
mation about your vehicle in a compact form,
e.g. the routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under http://
portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com/public/
content/asportal/en/communication/
informationen_fuer/QRCode.html.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data recording
This vehicle is capable of recording diagnostic
information relating to vehicle operation, mal-
functions, and user settings. This may include
information about the performance or status
of various systems, including but not limited
to, engine, throttle, steering or brake sys-
tems, that is stored and can be read out with
suitable devices, particularly when the vehi-
cle is serviced. The data obtained is used to
properly diagnose and service your vehicle or
to further optimize and develop vehicle func-
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COMAND/mbrace (Canada: TELEAID) If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain
situations, and the location of the vehicle may
be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace
system.
For additional information please refer to the
COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace
Terms and Conditions.
Event data recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record data that will assist in under-
standing how a vehicle’s systems performed
in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as during air bag deployment or when
hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as: R
how various systems in your vehicle are
operating R
whether or not the driver and passenger
seat belts are fastened R
how far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and R
how fast the vehicle is traveling
This data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is
recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by
the EDR under normal driving conditions and
no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age,
and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, can
combine the EDR data with the type of per-
sonal identification data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation. To read data r ecorded by an EDR, special
equipment
is required, and access to the vehi-
cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have
the special equipment, such as law enforce-
ment, can read the information by accessing
the vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal
matters as a tool in accident reconstruction,
accident claims, and vehicle safety. Since the
Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to
extract data from the EDR is commercially
available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all lia-
bility arising from the extraction of this infor-
mation by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz per-
sonnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or,
if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of
the lessee. Exceptions to this representation
include responses to subpoenas by law
enforcement; by federal, state or local gov-
ernment; in connection with or arising out of
litigation involving MBUSA or its subsidiaries
and affiliates; or, as required by law.
Warning: The EDR is a component of the
Restraint System Module. Tampering with,
altering, modifying or removing the EDR com-
ponent may result in a malfun ction of the
Restr aint System Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that
conflict with federal regulation are pre-emp-
ted. This means that in the event of such con-
flict, the federal regulation governs. As of
February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws
relating to EDRs.
Information on copyright
General information
Information on license for free and open-
source software used in your vehicle and its
electronic components is available on the fol-
lowing website: Introduction 27
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http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
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