belt MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 2016 Owner's Guide

Electric parking brake
General notes
G WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example: R
release the parking brake. R
shift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P .R
start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The function of the electric parking brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or there is a malfunction
in the system, it may not be possible to apply
the released parking brake. X
If this is the case, only park the vehicle on
level ground and secure it to prevent it roll-
ing away. X
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P .
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
there is a malfunction in the system. Contact
a qualified specialist workshop.
The electric parking brake performs a func-
tion test at regular intervals while the engine
is switched off. The sounds that can be heard
while this is occurring are normal. Applying or releasing manually X
To engage: push handle C .
When the electric parking brake is applied,
the red I (USA only) or $ (Canada
only) indicator lamp lights up in the instru-
ment cluster.
The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is removed. X
To release: pull handle C .
The red I (USA only) or $ (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter goes out.
The electric parking brake can only be
released: R
when the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in
the ignition lock ( Y
page 149) or R
if the ignition was switched on using the
Start/Stop button
Applying automatically
The electric parking brake is automatically
applied when the transmission is in position P
and: R
the engine is switched off or R
the driver is not wearing a seat belt and the
driver's door is opened.
To prevent the electric parking brake from
being automatically applied, pull handle C .Parking 173
Driving and parking Z

The electric parking brake is also engaged
automatically if: R
DISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
standstill or R
the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle
stationary R
Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle
stationary
In addition, at least one of the following con-
ditions must be fulfilled: R
there is a system malfunction. R
the power supply is insufficient. R
the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
period.
The red I (USA only) or $ (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
goes out.
The electric parking brake is not automati-
cally engaged if the engine is switched off by
the ECO start/stop function.
Releasing automatically
Your vehicle's electric parking brake is auto-
matically released if all of the following con-
ditions are met: R
the engine is running. R
the transmission is in position D or R .R
the seat belt has been fastened. R
you depress the accelerator pedal.
If the transmission is in position R , the tailgate
must be closed.
If your seat belt is not fastened, the following
conditions must be fulfilled to automatically
release the electric parking brake: R
the driver's door is closed. R
you have shifted out of transmission posi-
tion P or you have previously driven faster
than 2 mph (3 km/h).
Ensure that you do not depress the acceler-
ator pedal unintentionally. Otherwise the
parking brake will be released and the vehicle
will start to move. Emergency braking The vehicle can also be braked during an
emergency by using the electric parking
brake. X
While driving, push handle C of the electric
parking brake ( Y
page 173).
The vehicle is braked as long as you keep
handle C of the electric parking brake
pressed. The longer the electric parking
brake handle C is depressed, the greater
the braking force.
During braking: R
a warning tone sounds R
the Release Parking Brake message
appears R
the red I (USA only) or $ (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter flashes
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-
still, the electric parking brake is engaged.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice.
i You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available174
Driving tips
Driving and parking

R
the driver's door must be closed when you
shift from P to D or your seat belt must be
fastened. R
the front-passenger door and rear doors
must be closed.
Activating X
Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards
you

If these conditions are fulfilled, your vehicle is
accelerated. Acceleration will be interrupted
if changing lanes takes too long or if the dis-
tance between your vehicle and the vehicle in
front becomes too small.
Stopping
G WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, even if it is braked
only by DISTRONIC PLUS, it could roll away if: R
there is a malfunction in the system or in
the voltage supply. R
DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated
with the cruise control lever, e.g. by a vehi-
cle occupant or from outside the vehicle. R
the electrical system in the engine com-
partment, the battery or the fuses have
been tampered with. R
the battery is disconnected. R
the accelerator pedal has been depressed,
e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
There is a risk of an accident.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
For further information on deactivating
DISTRONIC PLUS ( Y
page 190).
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle in
front is stopping, it brakes your vehicle until it
is stationary.
Once your vehicle is stationary, it remains
stationary and you do not need to depress the
brake.
i After a time, the electric parking brake
secures the vehicle and relieves the service
brake.
i Depending on the specified minimum dis-
tance, your vehicle will come to a standstill
at a sufficient distance behind the vehicle in
front. The specified minimum distance is
set using the control on the cruise control
lever. When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, the
transmission is shifted automatically to posi-
tion P if: R
the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the
driver's door is open. R
the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if DISTRONIC PLUS is activated
when the vehicle is stationary and: R
a system malfunction occurs. R
the power supply is not sufficient.
If a malfunction in the electric parking brake
occurs, then the transmission may also be
shifted into position P automatically.
Setting a speed
C
To store the current speed or a higher
speed D
To store the current speed or a lower
speed
Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment
until the vehicle has accelerated or braked to
the speed set. X
Press the cruise control lever up C for a
higher speed or down D for a lower speed.X
To adjust the set speed in 1 mph incre-
ments (1 km/h increments): brieflyDriving systems 189
Driving and parking Z

detected vehicle turns a corner and reveals
an obstacle or stationary vehicle, DISTRONIC
PLUS will not brake for these.
Crossing vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS may detect vehicles that
are crossing your lane by mistake. Activating
DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with cross-
ing traffic, for example, could cause your vehi-
cle to pull away unintentionally.
HOLD function
General notes
The HOLD function can assist the driver in the
following situations: R
when pulling away, especially on steep
slopes R
when maneuvering on steep slopes R
when waiting in traffic
The vehicle is kept stationary without the
driver having to depress the brake pedal.
The braking effect is canceled and the HOLD
function deactivated when you depress the
accelerator pedal to pull away. Important safety notes
G WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away
despite being braked by the HOLD function if: R
there is a malfunction in the system or in
the voltage supply. R
the HOLD function has been deactivated by
pressing the accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant. R
the electrical system in the engine com-
partment, the battery or the fuses have
been tampered with. R
the battery is disconnected
There is a risk of an accident.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the HOLD function and secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes automati-
cally in certain situations.
To prevent damage to the vehicle, deacti-
vate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD func-
tion in the following or other similar situa-
tions: R
when towing the vehicle R
in the car wash
Deactivating the HOLD function
( Y
page 194).
Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if: R
the vehicle is stationary R
the engine is running or if it has been auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function R
the driver's door is closed or your seat belt
is fastened R
the electric parking brake is released R
DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated R
the transmission is in position D , R or N on
vehicles with automatic transmission Driving systems 193
Driving and parking Z

Activating the HOLD function X
Mak e sur e that th e activation condition s
are met .X
Depress th e brak e pedal .X
Quickl y depress th e brak e pedal further
until C appear s in th e multifunction dis-
play.
The HOLD function is activated. You can
release th e brak e pedal .
i If depressing th e brak e pedal th e first
time does no t activat e th e HOLD function ,
wait briefly and then tr y again .
Deactivating the HOLD function
The HOLD function is deactivated automati-
call y if: R
you accelerate . On vehicles wit h automatic
transmission : only when th e transmission
is in position D or R .R
th e transmission is in position P on vehicles
wit h automatic transmission .R
you depress th e brak e pedal again wit h a
certain amoun t of pressur e until C disap -
pear s from th e multifunction display.R
you activat e DISTRONI C PLUS.R
you secure th e vehicl e usin g th e electric
parking brake.
i Afte r a time, th e electric parking brak e
secures th e vehicl e and relieves th e servic e
brake. When th e HO LD function is activated, th e
transmission is shifte d automatically to posi-
tion P if: R
th e driver' s seat belt is no t fastene d and th e
driver' s door is open . R
th e engin e is switched off , unless it is auto -
matically switched off by th e ECO st art /
st op function .
The electric parking brak e secures th e vehicl e
automatically if th e HO LD function is activa-
te d when th e vehicl e is st ationary and :R
a system malfunction occur s.R
th e power suppl y is no t sufficient.
Start-off assist (except Mercedes-
AMG vehicles)
Import ant safety notes
G WARNIN G
If you use start-off assist , individual wheels
may start to spin and th e vehicl e may skid. If
ES P ®
is deactivated, there is a greate r danger
of skiddin g and having an accident. Mak e sur e
that no person s or obstacles are in th e vicinity
of th e vehicle.
Start-off assist enables optimum acceleration
from a st andstill. Fo r this, a suitably high-grip
road surfac e is required, alon g wit h th e tires
and vehicl e bein g in proper operating condi-
tion .
Do no t activat e st art-off assist on public
road s.
Obs erv e th e safet y note s on driving saf et y
systems ( Y
page 65) .
Be sure to read th e saf et y note s and informa-
tion on ES P ®
( Y
page 69).
Acti vating start-off assist X
Deactivat e ES P ®
( Y
page 227). X
Turn th e st eering whee l to th e st raight -
ahead position .194
Driving systems
Driving and parking

The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is
restricted and warnings may be delayed or
not occur at all: R
if the length of the journey is less than
approximately 30 minutes R
if the road condition is poor, e.g. if the sur-
face is uneven or if there are potholes R
if there is a strong side wind R
if you have adopted a sporty driving style
with high cornering speeds or high rates of
acceleration R
if you are predominantly driving slower
than 37 mph (60 km/h) or faster than
125 mph (200 km/h) R
if the time has been set incorrectly R
in active driving situations, such as when
you change lanes or change your speed
ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you con-
tinue your journey and starts assessing your
tiredness again if: R
you switch off the engine R
you take off your seat belt and open the
driver's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or
to take a break
Displaying the attention level
You can have current status information dis-
played in the assistance menu ( Y
page 227)
of the on-board computer. X
Select the Assistance display for Attention
Assist using the on-board computer
( Y
page 227). The following information is displayed: R
length of the journey since the last break. R
the attention level determined by ATTEN-
TION ASSIST ( Attention Level
), dis-
played in a bar display in five levels from
high to low R
if ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate
the attention level and cannot issue a warn-
ing, the System Suspended
message
appears. The bar display then changes the
display, e.g. if you are driving at a speed
below 37 mph (60 km/h) or above 124 mph
(200 km/ h) .
Activating ATTENTION ASSIST X
Activat e ATTENTION ASSIST usin g th e on -
boar d computer ( Y
page 228).
The system determine s th e attention level
of th e driver depending on th e set ting
selected:
If Standard is selected: th e sensitivit y wit h
whic h th e system determine s th e attention
level is set to normal.
If Sensitive is selected: th e sensitivit y is set
higher. The attention level detecte d by Atten-
tion Assis t is adapted accordingly and th e
driver is warned earlier .
When ATTENTI ON ASSIST is deactivated, th e

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
= See Operator' s Man ‐
ual The battery is no t bein g charged.
A warnin g tone also sounds.
Possibl e causes are: R
a defective alternato rR
a torn poly-V-belt R
a malfunction in th e electronics
! Do no t continue driving. The engin e could otherwise overheat .X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely and switch of f th e engine,
payin g attention to roa d and traffic conditions.X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 171).X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop .
= Sto p Vehicl e See
Operator' s Manual The battery is no longer bein g charged and th e battery charg e level
is to o low.
A warnin g tone also sounds. X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely and switch of f th e engine,
payin g attention to roa d and traffic conditions.X
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 171).X
Observ e th e instruction s in th e display message = See
Operator' s Manual .X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop .

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Par k Assist Can ‐
celed The driver's doo r is open and th e driver's seat belt has no t been
fastened. X
Repea t th e parkin g process wit h th e seat belt fastene d and th e
driver's doo r closed .
You hav e inadvertentl y touched th e multifunction steerin g whee l
while steerin g intervention was active .X
Whil e steerin g intervention is active , mak e sur e that th e multi-
function steerin g whee l is no t touched unintentionally.
The vehicl e has started to skid and ES P ®
has intervened.X
Use Active Parking Assis t again later ( Y
page 203).
Par k Assist Inoper ‐
ative You hav e jus t carrie d out a larg e number of turning or parkin g
maneuvers .
Active Parking Assis t will become available again after approx -
imately te n minute s ( Y
page 203).X
Pull ove r and stop th e vehicl e safely as soo n as possible, payin g
attention to roa d and traffic conditions.X
Switc h of f and restar t th e engine.
If th e multifunction display still shows th e display message :X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
PARKTRONI C is defective. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
Par k Assist Fin ‐
ished The vehicl e is parked. A warnin g tone also sounds.
The display message disappear s automatically.
DISTRONIC PLU S Off DISTRONIC PLU S has been deactivated ( Y
page 186).
If it was no t deactivated by th e driver , a warnin g tone also sounds.
DISTRONIC PLU S Now
Available DISTRONIC PLU S is operational again after havin g been tempo -
rarily unavailable . You can no w reactivat e DISTRONIC PLU S
( Y
page 186). Display messages 25 5
On-board computer and displays Z

X
Insert the seat belt into seat-belt holder C .
Folding the rear seat backrest back
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged. X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary. X
Fold seat backrest C back until it engages.
Red lock status indicator D is no longer
visible. X
Adjust the head restraints if necessary
( Y
page 106). X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Adjusting the angle of the rear seat backr-
ests (cargo position) Vehicles with the cargo compartment pack-
age: to enlarge the cargo compartment, you
can adjust the rear seat backrests to a 15°
steeper angle (cargo position). X
Fold the seat backrest forward
( Y
page 284). X
Move handle C in the direction of the
arrow. X
Push back seat backrest D as far as han-
dle C until the backrest engages.
The backrest is now in the cargo position.
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings General notes
Observe the following notes on securing
loads: R
Observe the loading guidelines
( Y
page 280). R
Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings. R
Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly. R
Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads. R
Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners. R
Pad sharp edges for protection.
Cargo compartment
C
Cargo tie-down rings Stowage areas 285
Stowage and features Z