lights MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 2016 Owners Manual

Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 23 At a glance ........................................... 29
Safety ................................................... 41
Opening and closing ........................... 75
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 101
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 115
Climate control ................................. 131
Driving and parking .......................... 147
On-board computer and displays .... 217
Stowage and features ...................... 279
Maintenance and care ...................... 307
Breakdown assistance ..................... 321
Wheels and tires ............................... 339
Technical data ................................... 373Contents 3

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating .................. .7 3
Function ........................................... 73
Switching off the alarm .................... 73
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................ .2 28
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ............................ .2 11
Audio 20
Driving dynamics display ............... 200
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 225
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 250
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 314
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 154
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 154
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 116
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 163
Changing gear ............................... 163
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 159
Drive program ................................ 164
Drive program display .................... 159
Driving tips .................................... 163
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 157
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 158
Emergency running mode .............. 169
Engaging drive position .................. 161
Engaging neutral ............................ 160
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 162
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 160
Engaging reverse gear ................... 160
Engaging the park position ............ 159 Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 163
Kickd own ....................................... 163
Ma nu
al shifting .............................. 166
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 231
Overview ........................................ 159
Problem (malfunction) ................... 169
Pulling away ................................... 152
Selector lever ................................ 161
Starting the engine ........................ 151
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 166
Transmission position display ........ 161
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 159
Transmission positions .................. 162
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 169
B Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 249
Bag hook ............................................ 286
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 66
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 79
Replacing ......................................... 80
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 329
Display message ............................ 252
Important safety notes .................. 327
Jump starting ................................. 331
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
Display message ............................ 254
Notes/function .............................. 213
Blower
see Climate control
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System) Index 5

Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 242
Notes ............................................. 380
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 248
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS .................................................. 66
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 380
Display message ............................ 236
EBD .................................................. 72
Hill start assist ............................... 153
HOLD function ............................... 193
Important safety notes .................. 177
Maintenance .................................. 178
Parking brake ................................ 173
Riding tips ...................................... 177
Warning lamp ................................. 268
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 322
see Flat tire
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 31
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 219
C
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 314
Carpets .......................................... 320
Display ........................................... 318
Exhaust pipe .................................. 318
Exterior lights ................................ 317
Gear or selector lever .................... 319
Interior ........................................... 318 Matte finish ................................... 316
Notes ............................................. 313
Paint .............................................. 315
Plastic trim .................................... 318
Power washer ................................ 315
Rear view camera .......................... 318
Roof lining ...................................... 320
Seat belt ........................................ 320
Seat cover ..................................... 319
Sensors ......................................... 317
Steering wheel ............................... 319
Trim pieces .................................... 319
Washing by hand ........................... 314
Wheels ........................................... 316
Windows ........................................ 316
Wiper blades .................................. 317
Wooden trim .................................. 319
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 284
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 287
Opening/closing ............................ 287
Stowage well (under) ..................... 287
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 286
Important safety information ......... 286
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 285
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 225
Center console
Lower section .................................. 36
Upper section .................................. 35
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 230
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 76
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 124
Cornering light function ................. 123
High-beam headlamps ................... 123
Low-beam headlamps .................... 123
Rear fog lamp ................................ 124
Turn signals (front) ......................... 123
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 124
Child
Restraint system .............................. 59
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 63
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 606
Index

Function/notes ............................. 184
Important safety notes .................. 184
Setting a speed .............................. 185
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 185
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 289
Important safety notes .................. 288
Rear compartment ......................... 289
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26
DDashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ............................. 116
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 230
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Digital speedometer ......................... 223
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 159
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 312
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 235
Driving systems ............................. 253
Engine ............................................ 251
General notes ................................ 235
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 235
Lights ............................................. 247
Safety systems .............................. 236
SmartKey ....................................... 265
Tires ............................................... 258
Vehicle ........................................... 261
Distance control
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Distance recorder ............................. 221
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 277 Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 277
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 187
Cruise control lever ....................... 187
Deactivating ................................... 190
Display message ............................ 255
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 191
Driving tips .................................... 192
Function/notes ............................. 186
Important safety notes .................. 186
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 190
Stopping ........................................ 189
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 230
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 84
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 76
Control panel ................................... 38
Display message ............................ 264
Emergency locking ........................... 85
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Drinking and driving ......................... 175
Drive prog ram
Au to
matic transmission ................. 164
Display ........................................... 161
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 159
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 232
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 313
Driving dynamics display
Off-road program ........................... 200
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 183
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 1798
Index

Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................ .5 8
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................ .8 4
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .5 6
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 89
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .2 75
Display message ............................ 251
ECO start/stop function ................ 153
Engine number ............................... 377
Irregular running ............................ 156
Jump-starting ................................. 331
Starting (important safety notes) ... 151
Starting problems .......................... 156
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 151
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 152
Switching off .................................. 172
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 337
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 156
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .3 10
Additives ........................................ 380
Checking the oil level ..................... 309
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 310
Display message ............................ 252
Filling capacity ............................... 380
Notes about oil grades ................... 379
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 309
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .2 31
Viscosity .............. .......................... 380
E ng
ine, starting
see Starting (engine)
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 232
Characteristics ................................. 69
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 70
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes ‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 70
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .2 27
Display message ............................ 236
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety information ........... 69
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 271
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 69
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 175
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 318
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 317
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 110
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 110
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 109
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 110
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112
Storing the parking position .......... 111
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 281
F
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 323
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 322
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 32410
Index

IIgnition key
see SmartKey
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 73
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 277
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ........................................ .2 29
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 218
Interior lighting
Control .......................................... .1 20
Emergency lighting ........................ 121
Overview ........................................ 120
Reading lamp ................................. 120
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 322
Using ............................................. 364
Jump starting (engine) ..................... .3 31
K
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 149
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Deactivation ..................................... 77
Locking ............................................ 77
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .1 63
Manual gearshifting ....................... 168
Knee bag .............................................. 50 L Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
Display message ............................ 254
Function/information .................... 215
Lane Tracking package ..................... 213
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 232
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 60
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 249
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 250
Light sensor (display message) ....... 250
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 116
Cornering light function ................. 119
Fog lamps ...................................... 117
Fogged up headlamps .................... 119
Hazard warning lamps ................... 119
High beam flasher .......................... 119
High-beam headlamps ................... 118
Light switch ................................... 116
Low-beam headlamps .................... 117
Parking lamps ................................ 118
Rear fog lamp ................................ 118
Setting exterior lighting ................. 116
Standing lamps .............................. 118
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 230
Turn signals ................................... 118
LIM indicator lamp
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 187
Loading guidelines ............................ 280
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 85
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 8412
Index

Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side .............................. .1 11
Rear view camera .......................... 208
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 203
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 239
Electric parking brake .................... 173
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 118
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 202
Driving system ............................... 200
Function/notes ............................ .2 00
Important safety notes .................. 200
Problem (malfunction) ................... 203
Range of the sensors ..................... 201
Warning display ............................. 202
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 246
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
Problem (malfunction) ................... 246
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 64
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 318
Power washers .................................. 315
Power windows
see Side windows
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 73
Immobilizer ...................................... 73
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 152
General notes ................................ 152
Hill start assist ............................... 153 Q QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 26
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25
R RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 195
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 195
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 232
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 225
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 96
Reading lamp ..................................... 120
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 145
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 249
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 285
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 284
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 318
Displays in the Audio display ......... 208
Displays in the COMAND display ... 208
Function/notes ............................. 208
Switching on/off ........................... 208
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 128
Switching on/off ........................... 126 Index 15

Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 282
Armrest (under) ............................. 282
Center console .............................. 281
Center console (rear) ..................... 282
Cup holders ................................... 288
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 281
Glove box ....................................... 281
Important safety information ......... 281
Map pockets .................................. 283
Stowage net ................................... 283
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 282
Stowage net ....................................... 283
Summer tires ..................................... 342
Sun visor ............................................ 290
Suspension
Adaptive Damping System ............. 199
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 196
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 143
T
Tachometer ........................................ 219
Tail lamps
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 263
Emergency unlocking ....................... 89
Important safety notes .................... 85
Limiting the opening angle ............... 89
Obstruction detection ...................... 86
Opening dimensions ...................... 383
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 87
Opening/closing automatically
from inside ....................................... 88
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 87
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 377
Information .................................... 374 Tires/wheels ................................. 367
Vehicle data ................................... 383
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 296
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 296
Downloading routes ....................... 299
Emergency call .............................. 293
General notes ................................ 292
Geo fencing ................................... 300
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 298
MB info call button ........................ 295
Remote vehicle locking .................. 298
Roadside Assistance button .......... 294
Search & Send ............................... 297
Self-test ......................................... 293
Speed alert .................................... 300
System .......................................... 292
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 300
Vehicle Health Check .................... 298
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 297
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 226
Display message ............................ 264
Introduction ................................... 226
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 226
Number from the phone book ........ 226
Redialing ........................................ 227
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 226
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 219
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Outside temperature ...................... 219
Setting ( climate control) ................ 139
T
ransmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 231
Through-loading feature ................... 283
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 232
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 348
Checking manually ........................ 347
Display message ............................ 258
Maximum ....................................... 346
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 32618
Index

See "Children in the vehicle" for information
on infants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle restraint systems for infants and
children ( Y
page 58).
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Modifications to the restraint system may
cause it to no longer work as intended. The
restraint system may then not perform its
intended protective function and may fail in an
accident or trigger unexpectedly, for example.
This poses an increased risk of injury or even
fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic
components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
details. USA only: for further information con-
tact our Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1 ‑ 800 ‑ 367 ‑ 6372).
Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and
at regular intervals while the engine is run-
ning. Therefore, malfunctions can be detec-
ted in good time.
The u restraint system warning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up when the igni-
tion is switched on. It goes out no later than a
few seconds after the vehicle is started. The
components of the restraint system are in
operational readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the u
restraint system warning lamp: R
does not light up after the ignition is
switched on R
does not go out after a few seconds with
the engine running R
lights up again while the engine is running G WARNING
If restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint
system components may be triggered unin-
tentionally or might not be triggered at all in
the event of an accident with a high rate of
vehicle deceleration. This can affect the Emer-
gency Tensioning Device or air bag, for exam-
ple. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp C
and PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp D are part of the Occupant Classifica-
tion System (OCS).
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag. R
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag is enabled. If,
in the event of an accident, all deployment
criteria are met, the front-passenger front
air bag is deployed. R
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag is deactiva-
ted. It will then not be deployed in the event
of an accident.Occupant safety 43
Safety Z

The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag. R
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag is enabled. If,
in the event of an accident, all deployment
criteria are met, the front-passenger front
air bag is deployed. R
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag is deactiva-
ted. It will then not be deployed in the event
of an accident.
If the status of the front-passenger front air
bag changes while the vehicle is in motion, an
air bag display message appears in the instru-
ment cluster ( Y
page 246). When the front-
passenger seat is occupied, always pay atten-
tion to the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamps. Be
aware of the status of the front-passenger
front air bag both before and during the jour-
ney.
G WARNING
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is
disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of
an accident and cannot perform its intended
protective function. A person in the front-
passenger seat could then, for example, come
into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe-
cially if the person is sitting too close to the
dashboard. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that: R
the classification of the person in the front-
passenger seat is correct and the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled or disa-
bled in accordance with the person in the
front-passenger seat R
the front-passenger seat has been moved
back as far back as possible. R
the person is seated correctly.
Make sure, both before and during the jour-
ney, that the status of the front-passenger
front air bag is correct. G WARNING
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat
and the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator
lamp is lit up, the front-passenger front air bag
may deploy in an accident. The child could be
struck by the air bag. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that the front-passenger front air
bag has been disabled. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains off and/or the PASSENGER AIR
BAG ON indicator lamp lights up, do not install
a rearward-facing child restraint system on
the front-passenger seat. You can find more
information on OCS under "Problems with the
Occupant Classification System"
( Y
page 55).
G WARNING
If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat
and you position the front-passenger seat too
close to the dashboard, in the event of an
accident, the child could: R
come into contact with the vehicle's inte-
rior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
cator lamp is lit, for example R
be struck by the air bag if the PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON is lit up
This poses an increased risk of injury or even
fatal injury.
Always move the front-passenger seat as far
back as possible and fully retract the seat
cushion length. Always make sure that the
shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from
the vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder
belt guide on the child restraint system. The
shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards
and downwards from the vehicle belt sash
guide. If necessary, adjust the vehicle belt
sash guide and the front-passenger seat
accordingly. Always observe the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.52
Occupant safety
Safety