ESP MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 2019 Owner's Manual

cle. The engine output is also modified to keepthe vehicle on the desired course within physi-
cal limits. ESP®assists the driver when pulling
away on wet or slippery roads. ESP®can alsostabilize the vehicle during braking.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion (Ypage 60).
ETS traction control is part of ESP®. On vehi-
cles with 4MATIC, 4ETS is part of ESP®.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-vidually if they spin. This enables you to pullaway and accelerate on slippery surfaces, forexample if the road surface is slippery on oneside. In addition, more drive torque is transfer-red to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP®.
Off-road 4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem)
A 4ETS system specifically suited to off-roadterrain is activated automatically once the off-road program is activated (Ypage 170).
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion (Ypage 60).
GWARNING
If ESP®is malfunctioning, ESP®is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further
driving safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an acci-
dent.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP®checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicles without 4MATIC:when towing yourvehicle with the front axle raised, it is impor-
tant that you observe the notes on ESP®
(Ypage 299).
If the

Only deactivate ESP®in the situations
described in the following.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cuttingaction for better traction on loose surfaces.
It may be best to deactivate ESP®in the fol-lowing situations:
Rwhen using snow chains
Rin deep snow
Ron sand or gravel
iActivate ESP®as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP®willotherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicleif the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel startsto spin.
!Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP®deactivated. Youcould otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Deactivating/activating ESP®
You can deactivate or activate ESP®via theon-board computer (Ypage 197).
ESP®deactivated:
The

Deactivating/activating ESP®
XTo activate SPORT handling mode:brieflypress buttonC.ThetSPORT handling mode warninglamp in the instrument cluster lights up. TheSPORT handling modeSPORT handling modemessage appears inthe multifunction display.
XTo deactivate SPORT handling mode:briefly press buttonC.ThetSPORT handling mode warninglamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
XTo deactivate ESP®:press buttonCuntil
the

swerving. Trailers with a high center of grav-
ity can tip over before ESP®can detect this.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your driving style to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions.
If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer com-bination) begins to lurch, you can only stabilizethe vehicle/trailer combination by depressingthe brake firmly.
ESP®trailer stabilization is active abovespeeds of about 65 km/h.
ESP®trailer stabilization does not work if
ESP®is deactivated or disabled because of amalfunction.
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General information
EBD monitors and controls the brake pressureon the rear wheels to improve driving stabilitywhile braking.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion (Ypage 60).
GWARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases
the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving
style to the different handling characteris-
tics. Have the brake system checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Please observe the information on warningand indicator lamps (Ypage 233)
(Ypage 233) as well as on display messages(Ypage 206).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety andoffers increased braking comfort. In additionto the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also
has the HOLD function (Ypage 165) and hillstart assist (Ypage 128).
STEER CONTROL
General information
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting anoticeable steering force to the steering wheelin the direction required for vehicle stabiliza-tion.
This steering assistance is provided in particu-lar if:
Rboth right wheels or both left wheels are ona wet or slippery road surface when youbrake
Rthe vehicle begins to skid
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion (Ypage 60).
No steering assistance is provided from STEERCONTROL, if:
RESP®is malfunctioning
Rthe steering is malfunctioning
If ESP®is malfunctioning, you will be assistedfurther by the electrical power steering.
Protection against theft
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle frombeing started without the correct SmartKey.
XTo activate with the SmartKey:removethe SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XTo activate with KEYLESS-GO start-func-tion or KEYLESS-GO:switch the ignition offand open the driver's door.
XTo deactivate:switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take theSmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Any-one can start the engine if a valid SmartKeyhas been left inside the vehicle.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivatedwhen you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be star-ted (yet the vehicle's battery is charged),
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Safety
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XTurn the mechanical key counter-clockwiseas far as it will go to positionG.The door is unlocked.
XTurn the mechanical key back and removeit.
XInsert mechanical key into the SmartKey(Ypage 72).
Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with theSmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the mechanicalkey.
XOpen the driver's door.
XClose the front-passenger door, the reardoors and the tailgate.
XPress the locking button on the driver’s door(Ypage 75).
XCheck whether the locking knobs on thefront-passenger door and the rear doors arestill visible. Press down the locking knobs byhand, if necessary.
XClose the driver's door.
XTake the mechanical key out of the Smart-Key (Ypage 71).
XInsert the mechanical key into the lock ofthe driver's door as far as it will go.
XTurn the mechanical key clockwise as far asit will go to positionG.
XTurn the mechanical key back and removeit.
XMake sure that the doors and the tailgateare locked.
XInsert mechanical key into the SmartKey(Ypage 72).
iIf you lock the vehicle as described above,the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-theft alarm system is not armed.
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Important safety notes
GWARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of
the closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
Rpress theTbutton on the SmartKey.
Rpull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
Rpress the close button or STOP button on
the tailgate.
Rpull the handle on the tailgate.
GDANGER
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior
if the tailgate is open while the engine is
running, especially if the vehicle is in
motion. There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate
open.
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GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured
or not secured sufficiently, they could slip,
tip over or be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking
or a sudden change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
!The tailgate swings upwards and to therear when opened. Therefore, make surethat there is sufficient clearance above andbehind the tailgate.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can befound in the "Vehicle data" section(Ypage 339).
You should preferably place luggage or loadsin the cargo compartment. Observe the load-ing guidelines (Ypage 250).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo com-partment. You could otherwise lock yourselfout.
The tailgate can be:
Ropened and closed manually from outside
Rvehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate:opened/closed automatically from the out-side
Rvehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate:opened/closed automatically from theinside
Rvehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate andwith KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO startfunction:closed with the remote operatingswitch on the SmartKey
Rreleased with the emergency release fromthe inside
Tailgate obstruction detection with
reversing feature
On vehicles with an EASY-PACK tailgate, thetailgate is equipped with automatic obstaclerecognition with a reversing feature. If a solidobject blocks or restricts the tailgate whenautomatically opening or closing, this proce-dure is stopped. If the tailgate is stopped dur-
ing the closing process, the tailgate automati-cally opens again slightly. The automaticobstruction detection with reversing feature isonly an aid. It is not a substitute for your atten-tiveness when opening and closing the tail-gate.
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not respond:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
Rover the last 1/3 in (8 mm) of the closing
movement
The reversing feature cannot prevent some-
one from becoming trapped in these situa-
tions in particular. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress theTbutton on the SmartKey,
or
Rpull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door or
Rpress the closing button/STOP button in
the tailgate or
Rpull the handle on the tailgate
Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS:it isalso possible to stop the closing process byperforming a kicking movement under the rearbumper.
Opening and closing manually
Opening
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XPress the6button on the SmartKey.
XPull handleC.
XLift the tailgate.
Closing
XPull the tailgate down using handleC.
XAllow the tailgate to drop into the lock.
XLock the vehicle if necessary with the7button on the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
Opening/closing automatically from
the outside
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of
the closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
Rpress theTbutton on the SmartKey.
Rpull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
Rpress the close button or STOP button on
the tailgate.
Rpull the handle on the tailgate.
GDANGER
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior
if the tailgate is open while the engine is
running, especially if the vehicle is in
motion. There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate
open.
!The tailgate swings upwards and to therear when opened. Therefore, make surethat there is sufficient clearance above andbehind the tailgate.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate isopening or closing.
The opening dimensions of the tailgate can befound in the "Vehicle data" section(Ypage 339).
Opening automatically
You can open the tailgate automatically withthe SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate.
XPress and hold theTbutton on theSmartKey until the tailgate opens.
or
XIf the tailgate is unlocked, pull the handleand let it go again immediately.
Closing automatically
Vehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate:you canalso close the tailgate automatically from out-side.
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gered. The tailgate could thus be opened orclosed unintentionally, for example, if you:
-set something down or lift something upbehind the vehicle.
-polish the rear of the vehicle.
Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key aboutyour person in these situations or in situa-tions similar to these. This will prevent theunintentional opening/closing of the tail-gate.
Operation
XTo open/close:kick your foot into sensordetection zoneCbelow the bumper.Two warning tones sound while the tailgateis opening or closing.
XIf the tailgate does not open/close afterseveral attempts:wait at least ten sec-onds, using your foot kick under the bumperagain.
If you hold your foot under the bumper for toolong, the tailgate does not open or close.Repeat the leg movement more quickly if thisoccurs.
To stop the opening or closing procedure:
Rkick with your foot into sensor detectionrangeCunder the bumper, or
Rpull the handle on the outside of the tail-gate, or
Rpress the closing button on the tailgate, or
Rpress theTbutton on the SmartKey
If the tailgate closing procedure has beenstopped:
Rkick your foot under the bumper again andthe tailgate will open.
If the tailgate opening procedure has beenstopped:
Rkick your foot under the bumper again andthe tailgate will close.
Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of
the closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
Rpress theTbutton on the SmartKey.
Rpull or press the remote operating switch
on the driver's door.
Rpress the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
Rpull the handle on the tailgate
GDANGER
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle interior
if the tailgate is open while the engine is
running, especially if the vehicle is in
motion. There is a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate
open.
!The tailgate swings upwards and to therear when opened. Therefore, make surethat there is sufficient clearance above andbehind the tailgate.
Two warning tones sound while the tailgate isopening or closing.
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or restricts a side window from travelingupwards during the automatic closing process,the side window opens again automatically.During the manual closing process, the sidewindow only opens again automatically afterthe corresponding switch is released. Theautomatic reversing feature is only an aid anddoes not relieve you of the responsibility topay attention when closing a side window.
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. fingers
Rwhile adjusting
This means that the reversing feature can-
not prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
someone becomes trapped, press theb
button to open the side window again.
Opening and closing the side win-
dows
The switches for all side windows are locatedon the driver's door. There is also a switch oneach door for the corresponding side window.
The switches on the driver's door take prece-dence.
CFront left
DFront right

XMake sure that all the side windows areclosed.
XMake sure that all the side windows and thepanorama roof with power tilt/sliding panelare closed.
On vehicles with a panorama roof with powertilt/sliding panel:
XTouch recessed sensor surfaceCon thedoor handle again until the roller sunblind ofthe panorama roof with power tilt/slidingpanel closes.
XTo interrupt convenience closing:releaserecessed sensor surfaceCon the doorhandle.
Resetting the side windows
If a side window can no longer be closed fully,you must reset it.
XClose all the doors.
XTurn the SmartKey to positionGorHinthe ignition lock (Ypage 125).
XPull the corresponding switch on the doorcontrol panel until the side window is com-pletely closed (Ypage 84).
XHold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
XImmediately pull the corresponding switchon the door control panel until the side win-dow is completely closed (Ypage 84).
XHold the switch for an additional second.
XIf the respective side window remainsclosed after the button is released, then ithas been set correctly. If this is not thecase, repeat the steps above.
Problems with the side windows
GWARNING
If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side win-
dow closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of
the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process,
release the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.
86Side windows
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