brake MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 2016 Manual PDF

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
DISTRONIC PLU S Cur ‐
rently Unavailable
See Operator' s Man ‐
ual DISTRONIC PLU S is temporarily inoperative.
Possibl e causes are: R
th e rada r sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radi o sta-
tion s or other source s of electromagnetic radiation .R
th e system is outside th e operating temperature range.R
th e on-boar d voltag e is to o low.
A warnin g tone also sounds.
Whe n th e causes state d abov e no longer apply, th e display mes -
sage disappears.
DISTRONIC PLU S is operational again .
If th e display message does no t disappear :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
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 171).X
Restart th e engine.
DISTRONIC PLU S
Inoperative DISTRONIC PLU S is defective. Adaptive Brake Assis t may also
hav e failed.
A warnin g tone also sounds. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
DISTRONIC PLU S Sus ‐
pended You hav e depressed th e accelerato r pedal . DISTRONIC PLU S is no
longer controllin g th e speed of th e vehicle.X
Remove your foot from th e accelerato r pedal .
DISTRONIC PLU S
- - - mph An activation condition fo r DISTRONIC PLU S is no t fulfilled .X
Chec k th e activation condition s fo r DISTRONIC PLU S
( Y
page 186).256
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Vehicle Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Depress Brake to
Start Engine You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position N without depressing the brake pedal. X
Depress the brake pedal.
To Deselect P or
N, Depress Brake
and Start Engine You have attempted to shift the transmission to position R or D
without starting the engine. X
Start the engine. X
Depress the brake pedal.
i It is only possible to shift the transmission from position P to
the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then
can the parking lock be deactivated. If you do not depress the
brake pedal, the DIRECT SELECT lever can still be moved but the
parking lock remains engaged.
i At transmission fluid temperatures below

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Auxiliary Batter y
Malfunction The auxiliar y battery fo r th e automati c transmissio n is no longer
bein g charged. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .X
Unti l then , set th e transmissio n to position P before you switch
of f th e engine. X
Before leavin g th e vehicle, apply th e electric parkin g brake.
Trans. Oil Overhea‐
ted Drive on wit h
Car e Mercedes-AMG vehicles: th e transmissio n oil has overheated.
Manual drive progra m M and th e temporarily active manual drive
progra m are no longer available. The engin e powe r output is
reduced. X
Allow th e vehicl e to cool down .
4matic Currently
Unavailable 4MATIC has overheated. The vehicl e is only driven by th e fron t
wheels. X
Drive on .
The airflow cools 4MATIC mor e quickly.
Whe n th e display message goe s out , 4MATIC is available again
and th e vehicl e is driven by all four wheels.
4matic Inoperative 4MATIC is malfunctioning. The vehicl e is only driven by th e fron t
wheels. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop .
e The tailgat e is open .
G WARNIN G
Whe n th e engin e is running , exhaus t gase s can ente r th e vehicl e
interio r if th e tailgat e is open .
There is a ris k of poisoning. X
Clos e th e tailgate.
f The hoo d is open .
A warnin g tone also sounds.
G WARNIN G
The open hoo d may bloc k your vie w when th e vehicl e is in motion .
There is a ris k of an accident. 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
Secur e th e vehicl e against rollin g away ( Y
page 171).X
Clos e th e hood. Display messages 26 3
On-board computer and displays Z

Safety systems Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
M
The yellow brake sys-
tem warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running. The brake system is malfunctioning.
G WARNING
The braking characteristics may be affected.
There is a risk of an accident. X
Drive on taking extra care. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
' (USA only)
M (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is run-
ning. A warning tone
also sounds. G WARNING
The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking char-
acteristics may be affected.
There is a risk of an accident. X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances. X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y
page 171).X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
' (USA only)
M (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is run-
ning. A warning tone
also sounds. There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
G WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident. X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances. X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y
page 171).X
Do not add brake fluid. Adding more will not remedy the mal-
function. X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.268
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
%
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunc-
tion. Therefore, BAS (Brake Assist), COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS, ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program), the HOLD func-
tion and hill start assist are also deactivated, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display. X
Drive on carefully. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other
systems, such as the navigation system or the automatic trans-
mission, will not be available.Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 269
On-board computer and displays Z

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
%
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, COLLISION PRE-
VENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP ®
, EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution), the HOLD function and hill start assist are also deactiva-
ted, for example.
Possible causes are: R
Self-diagnosis is not yet complete. R
The on-board voltage may be insufficient.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident. X
Carefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering move-
ments at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the
warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on: X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display. X
Drive on carefully. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.270
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
%
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds. EBD is malfunctioning. Therefore, ABS, BAS, COLLISION PREVEN-
TION ASSIST PLUS, ESP ®
, the HOLD function and hill start assist
for example, are also not available.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display. X
Drive on carefully. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
' (USA only)
M (Canada only)
%

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
I (USA only)
$ (Canada only)
The red indicator lamp
for the electric parking
brake flashes or lights
up and/or the yellow
warning lamp for the
electric parking brake
lights up. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
u
The red restraint sys-
tem warning lamp is lit
while the engine is run-
ning. The restraint system is faulty.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig-
gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display. X
Drive on carefully. X
Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the restraint
system checked.
For further information about the restraint system, see
( Y
page 42).274
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

Displaying service messages X
Switc h on th e ignition .X
Press th e Y or e butto n to selec t th e
Serv.
menu.X
Press th e c or d butto n to selec t th e
ASSYST PLU S
submen u and confirm by
pressing th e v button.
The servic e due dat e appears in th e multi-
function display.
Information about Service
Resetting th e ASSYS T PLUS service
interva l display
! If th e ASSYST PLU S servic e interval dis -
play has been inadvertentl y reset , this set -
ting can be correcte d at a qualified special-
ist workshop .
Hav e servic e wor k carrie d out as described
in th e Maintenance Booklet . Thi s may oth-
erwise lead to increase d wear and damage
to th e major assemblies or th e vehicle.
A qualified specialis t workshop , e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Ben z Center, will reset
th e ASSYST PLU S servic e interval display
after th e servic e wor k has been carrie d out .
You can also obtain further information on
maintenance work, fo r example.
Specia l service requirement s
The specifie d maintenance interval take s only
th e normal operation of th e vehicle into
account. Under arduous operatin g condition s
or increase d load on th e vehicle, mainte -
nance wor k mus t be carrie d out more fre-
quently, fo r example:R
regular city drivin g wit h frequent intermedi-
at e stops R
if th e vehicle is primarily used to trave l
short distances R
use in mountainous terrain or on poo r road
surfaces R
if th e engin e is ofte n lef t idlin g fo r lon g peri-
ods
Under these or similar conditions, have, fo r
example, th e air filter, engin e oil and oil filte r
replaced or changed more frequently. Under
arduous operatin g conditions, th e tires mus t
be checke d more often. Further information
can be obtained at a qualified specialist work-
shop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Ben z Cen -
ter.
Drivin g abroadAn extensive Mercedes-Ben z Servic e networ k
is also available in other countries. You can
obtain further information from any author -
ized Mercedes-Ben z Center.
Car e
General notes
H Environmental not e
Dispose of empty packagin g and cleanin g
cloths in an environmentally responsible man -
ner.
! Fo r cleanin g your vehicle, do no t use any
of th e following : R
dry, rough or har d cloths R
abrasiv e cleanin g agents R
solvents R
cleanin g agents containin g solvents
Do no t scrub .
Do no t touch th e surfaces or protective
films wit h har d objects , e.g. a rin g or ic e
scraper. You could otherwise scratch or
damage th e surfaces and protective film.
! Do no t par k th e vehicle fo r an extended
period straight after cleanin g it , particularly
after havin g cleaned th e wheels wit h whee l
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could caus e
increase d corrosion of th e brake discs and
brake pads/linings. Fo r this reason , youCare 313
Maintenance and care Z

should drive for a few minutes after clean-
ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the
brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The
vehicle can then be parked.
Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents rec-
ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Washing the vehicle and cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash
G WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
conditions until full braking power is restored.
! 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
! Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
! Make sure that the automatic transmis-
sion is in position N when washing your
vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehi-
cle could be damaged if the transmission is
in another position.
! Make sure that: R
the side windows and the sliding sunroof
are fully closed. R
the ventilation/heating is switched off
(the OFF button has been pressed/the
airflow control is set to position 0 ).R
the windshield wiper switch is in position
0 .
Otherwise, the vehicle might be damaged.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windshield and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the wind-
shield.
Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in each coun-
try. X
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight. X
Use a soft sponge to clean. X
Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. X
Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a
gentle jet of water. X
Do not point the water jet directly towards
the air inlet. X
Use plenty of water and rinse out the
sponge frequently. X
Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois. X
Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the
paintwork.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.314
Care
Maintenance and care