lights MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 2019 Owner's Manual

daytime running lamps or low-beam head-lamps go out after 3 minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is sta-tionary and in bright ambient light: if you turnthe light switch to the`position, the day-time running lamps and parking lamps turn on.
If the engine is running and you turn the lightswitch to theXposition, the manual set-tings take precedence over the daytime run-ning lamps.
USA only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visibil-ity of your vehicle during the day. To do this,the daytime running lamps function must beswitched on using the on-board computer(Ypage 199).
If the engine is running and you turn the lightswitch to the`orXposition, the man-ual settings take precedence over the daytimerunning lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
Even if the light sensor does not detect that itis dark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-lamps switch on when the ignition is switchedon and the light switch is set to theXposi-tion. This is a particularly useful function in theevent of rain and fog.
XTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:turn the SmartKey to positionHin the igni-tion lock or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch toX.The greenXindicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up.
Front fog lamps
In conditions where visibility is poor due tofog, snow or rain, the fog lamps improve visi-bility as well as making it easier for other roadusers to see you. They can be operatedtogether with the parking lamps or togetherwith the parking lamps and low-beam head-lamps.
XTo switch on the fog lamps:turn theSmartKey to positionHin the ignition lockor start the engine.
XTurn the light switch toXorX.
XPress theZbutton.The greenZindicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up.
XTo switch off the fog lamps:press theZbutton.The greenZindicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster goes out.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of yourvehicle for the traffic behind in the event ofthick fog. Please take note of the country-spe-cific regulations for the use of rear fog lamps.
XTo switch on the rear fog lamp:turn theSmartKey in the ignition lock to positionHor start the engine.
XTurn the light switch toXorX.
XPress the^button.The yellow^indicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up.
XTo switch off the rear fog lamp:press the^button.The yellow^indicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster goes out.
Parking lamps
!If the battery charge is very low, the park-ing lamps or standing lamps are automati-cally switched off to enable the next enginestart. Always park your vehicle safely and ina well lit area, in accordance with the rele-vant legal stipulations. Avoid using the`parking lamps over a period of severalhours. If possible, switch on the right-handdor left-handcstanding lamps.
XTo switch on:turn the light switch to`.The green`indicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures thecorresponding side of the vehicle is illumina-ted.
XTo switch on the standing lamps:theSmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is inpositionZin the ignition lock.
XTurn the light switch toc(left-hand sideof the vehicle) ord(right-hand side ofthe vehicle).
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Lights and windshield wipers
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XInsert the new bulb and engage it to thestop.
XPress on housing coverCand turn it to theright.
Turn signals (halogen headlamps)
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the hood.
XTurn bulb holderCcounter-clockwise andpull out.
XTurn the bulb counter-clockwise and pull itout of bulb holderC.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holderC.
XInsert bulb holderCand turn it clockwiseuntil it engages.
Replacing rear bulbs
Opening and closing the side trim pan-
els
Left-hand side trim panel
You must open the side trim panel in the cargocompartment before you can replace the bulbsin the tail lamps.
XTo open:turn release knobCcounter-clockwise and remove side trim panelD.
XTo close:insert side trim panelDand turnrelease knobCclockwise.
Right-hand side trim panel
You must open the side trim panel in the cargocompartment before you can replace the bulbsin the tail lamps.
XTo open:release right-hand trim panelCatthe top and fold it down in the direction ofthe arrow.
XTo close:replace side panelingC.
Tail lamps
Due to their location, have the bulbs in thebackup lamp (vehicles with halogen head-lamps) and rear fog lamp in the tailgatechanged at a qualified specialist workshop.
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the cargo compartment.
XOpen the side trim panel (Ypage 108).
XRelease and remove connectorD.
XHold the tail lamp and unscrew fendernutC.
XRemove the tail lamp.
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Lights and windshield wipers

Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The indicator lamp intheZbutton flashesthree times or remainsoff. The "Cooling withair dehumidification"function cannot beswitched on.
Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to amalfunction.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Setting climate control to automatic
General notes
The automatic climate control function is onlyavailable in conjunction with dual-zone auto-matic climate control.
In automatic mode, the set temperature ismaintained automatically at a constant level.The system automatically regulates the tem-perature of the dispensed air, the airflow andthe air distribution.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" func-tion is activated automatically in automaticmode.
Setting climate control to automatic
XTurn the SmartKey to positionDin the igni-tion lock (Ypage 125).
XSet the desired temperature.
XTo activate:press theXbutton.The indicator lamp in theXbutton lightsup. Automatic air distribution and airflow areactivated.
XTo switch to manual mode:press theOorJbutton.
or
XPress the

iYou should only select the "Windshielddefrosting" function until the windshield isclear again.
Switching the "Windshield defrosting"
function on or off
XTurn the SmartKey to positionHin the igni-tion lock (Ypage 125).
XTo activate:press thedbutton.The indicator lamp in thedbutton lightsup.
The climate control system switches to thefollowing functions:
Rhigh airflow
Rhigh temperature
Rair distribution to the windshield and frontside windows
Rair-recirculation mode off
iThe "Windshield defrosting" function auto-matically sets the blower level to the opti-mum defrosting effect. As a result, the air-flow may increase or decrease automaticallyafter thedbutton is pressed.
iYou can adjust the blower level manuallywhile the "Windshield defrosting" function isin operation:
RAir-conditioning system: turn airflow con-trol

Rear window defroster
General notes
The rear window defroster has a high currentdraw. You should therefore switch it off assoon as the rear window is clear. Otherwise,the rear window defroster switches off auto-matically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear win-dow defroster may switch off.
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to positionHin the igni-tion lock (Ypage 125).
XPress thelbutton.The indicator lamp in thelbutton lightsup or goes out.
Problems with the rear window defroster
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The rear windowdefroster has deactiva-ted prematurely or can-not be activated.
The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
XSwitch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. readinglamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear windowdefroster can be activated again.
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
General notes
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air ifunpleasant odors are entering the vehicle fromoutside. The air already inside the vehicle willthen be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, thewindows can fog up more quickly, in particularat low temperatures. Only use air-recirculationmode briefly to prevent the windows from fog-ging up.
The operation of air-recirculation mode is thesame for all control panels.
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to positionHin the igni-tion lock (Ypage 125).
XTo activate:press the

It is possible to make use of the residual heatof the engine to continue heating the vehiclefor approximately 30 minutes after the enginehas been switched off. The heating timedepends on the set interior temperature.
iThe blower will run at a low speed regard-less of the airflow setting.
iIf you activate the residual heat function athigh temperatures, only the ventilation willbe activated. The blower runs at mediumspeed.
iYou cannot use the ventilation to cool thevehicle interior to a temperature lower thanthe outside temperature.
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to positionZin the igni-tion lock or remove it (Ypage 125).
XPress theKbutton.The indicator lamp in theKbutton lightsup or goes out.
The indicator lamp in the button indicatesthat the respective function is activated.
iResidual heat is deactivated automatically:
Rafter approximately 30 minutes
Rwhen the ignition is switched on
Rif the battery voltage drops
Air vents
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the
air vents. This could result in burns or frost-
bite in the immediate vicinity of the air
vents. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air out-
lets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh airthrough the air vents into the vehicle interior,please observe the following notes:
Rkeep the air inlet between the windshieldand the hood free of blockages, such as ice,snow or leaves.
Rnever cover the air vents or air intake grillesin the vehicle interior.
iFor optimal climate control in the vehicle,open the air vents completely and set theadjusters to the central position.
Setting the air vents
CSide window defroster vent
DSide air vent
ISide air vent open
JSide air vent closed
XTo open a side air vent:turn the adjusterin side air ventDto the left in positionI.
XTo close a side air vent:turn the adjusterin side air ventDclockwise as far as it willgo to positionJ.
iThe center and rear air vents are adjustedin the same way.
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Climate control
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The engine can be switched off while the vehi-cle is in motion by pressing and holding theStart/Stop button for three seconds. Thisfunction operates independently of the ECOstart/stop automatic engine switch-off func-tion.
Key positions with the Start/Stop button
CStart/Stop button
DIgnition lock
As soon as the ignition is switched on, all theindicator lamps in the instrument cluster lightup.
For further information on situations in whichan indicator lamp either fails to go out afterthe engine is started or lights up while driving,please refer to "Warning and indicator lamps inthe instrument cluster" (Ypage 232).
If Start/Stop buttonChas not yet beenpressed, this is the same as the SmartKeybeing removed from the ignition.
XTo switch on the power supply:pressStart/Stop buttonConce.The power supply is switched on. You cannow activate the windshield wipers, forexample.
The power supply is switched off again if:
Rthe driver's door is opened and
Ryou press Start/Stop buttonCtwice whenin this position
XTo switch on the ignition:press Start/Stop buttonCtwice.The ignition is switched on.
If you press Start/Stop buttonConcewhen in this position, the ignition isswitched off again.
Removing the Start/Stop button
You can remove the Start/Stop button fromthe ignition lock and start the vehicle as nor-mal using the SmartKey.
You can only switch between Start/Stop but-ton mode and SmartKey operation when thevehicle is stationary.
You must also engage park position].
XRemove Start/Stop buttonCfrom ignitionlockD.
You do not have to remove the Start/Stop but-ton from the ignition lock when you leave thevehicle. You should, however, always take theSmartKey with you when leaving the vehicle.As long as the SmartKey is in the vehicle:
Rthe vehicle can be started using the Start/Stop button
Rthe electrically powered equipment can beoperated
Starting the engine
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could:
Roperate the vehicle's equipment
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake
Rshift the automatic transmission out of
park position]
Rstart the engine
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Never leave children or animals unattended
in the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. This
also applies for the Digital Vehicle Key if the
"Digital Vehicle Key" function is activated via
Mercedes me connect.
GDANGER
Combustion engines emit poisonous
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.
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Rthe system detects moisture on the wind-shield when the air-conditioning system isswitched on
Rthe condition of charge of the battery is toolow
Shifting the transmission to position]doesnot start the engine.
Deactivating or activating the ECO
start/stop function
XTo deactivate:press ECO buttonC.Indicator lampDgoes out.
XTo activate:press ECO buttonC.Indicator lampDlights up.
If indicator lampDis off, the ECO start/stopfunction has been deactivated manually or asthe result of a malfunction. The engine will
then not be switched off automatically whenthe vehicle stops.
AMG Performance exhaust system
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
You can choose between different AMG Per-formance exhaust system volumes using theposition of the exhaust flap.
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-Key or the Start/Stop button, the quietest set-ting is activated.
Setting the volume:
XPress buttonC.If you select the loudest setting, indicatorlampDlights up.
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Available drive programs:
CComfortComfortable and economi-cal driving characteristics
SSportSporty driving characteris-tics
IIndividualIndividual settings
Off-roadOptimal driving character-istics for easily negotiableoff-road terrain
EEconomyParticularly economicaldriving characteristics
Additional information for drive programs(Ypage 138).
You can also change gear yourself using thesteering wheel paddle shifters. For furtherinformation on the manual drive program(Ypage 140).
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller tochange the drive program. Depending on thedrive program selected the following vehiclecharacteristics will change:
Rthe drive
Rthe transmission management
RESP®
Rthe suspension (vehicles with AMG adaptivesport suspension system)
Rthe sound of the exhaust system
Rthe availability of the ECO start/stop func-tion
Rthe availability of gliding mode
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-Key or the Start/Stop button, drive programCis activated. For further information aboutstarting the engine, see (Ypage 126).
XTurn DYNAMIC SELECT controllerCasmany times as necessary until the desireddrive program is selected.The selected drive program appears in themultifunction display. After five seconds thedisplay goes out and the symbol of theselected drive program appears.
The drive program indicator on DYNAMICSELECT controllerClights up in red.
Available drive programs:
IIndividualIndividual settings
CComfortComfort-oriented, opti-mum-economy engine andtransmission settings
SSportSporty engine and trans-mission settings
S+Sport PlusParticularly sporty trans-mission settings
RaceMaximum sportiness andengine and transmissionsettings suitable for theracetrack
Additional information for drive programs(Ypage 138).
You can also change gear yourself using thesteering wheel paddle shifters. For furtherinformation on the manual drive program(Ypage 140).
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Driving and parking
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Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake
Rshift the automatic transmission out of
park position]
Rstart the engine
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Never leave children or animals unattended
in the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. This
also applies for the Digital Vehicle Key if the
"Digital Vehicle Key" function is activated via
Mercedes me connect.
The function of the electric parking brake isdependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-board voltage is low or there is a malfunctionin the system, it may not be possible to applythe released parking brake.
XIf this is the case, only park the vehicle onlevel ground and secure it to prevent it roll-ing away.
XShift the automatic transmission to position].
It may not be possible to release an appliedparking brake if the on-board voltage is low orthere is a malfunction in the system. Contact aqualified specialist workshop.
The electric parking brake performs a functiontest at regular intervals while the engine isswitched off. The sounds that can be heardwhile this is occurring are normal.
Applying or releasing manually
XTo apply:push handleC.When the electric parking brake is applied,the redI(USA only) or$(Canadaonly) indicator lamp lights up in the instru-ment cluster.
The electric parking brake can also beapplied when the SmartKey is removed.
XTo release:pull handleC.The redI(USA only) or$(Canadaonly) indicator lamp in the instrument clus-ter goes out.
The electric parking brake can only bereleased:
Rif the SmartKey is in positionGorHinthe ignition lock (Ypage 125) or
Rif the ignition was switched on using theStart/Stop button
Applying automatically
The electric parking brake is automaticallyapplied when the transmission is in position]and:
Rthe engine is switched off or
Rthe driver is not wearing a seat belt and thedriver's door is opened
To prevent the electric parking brake frombeing automatically applied, pull handleC.
The electric parking brake is also applied auto-matically if:
RActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC bringsthe vehicle to a standstill or
RThe HOLD function is keeping the vehiclestationary
RActive Parking Assist is keeping the vehiclestationary
In addition, at least one of the following condi-tions must be fulfilled:
RThe engine is switched off
RThe driver is not wearing a seat belt and thedriver's door is opened
RThere is a system malfunction
RThe power supply is insufficient
RThe vehicle is stationary for a long period oftime
The redI(USA only) or$(Canadaonly) indicator lamp in the instrument clustergoes out.
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