park assist MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 2019 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC
Display message ............................ 227
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive).................................................. 168
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Function/notes .............................182
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 204
Function/notes ................................ 60
Important safety notes .................... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an
accident ...........................................53
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 248
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification.................118
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 197
Display message ............................ 210
Function/notes ................................ 61
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 160
Calling up a speed......................... 161
Cruise control lever ....................... 160
Deactivating ................................... 163
Display message ............................ 221
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 164
Displays on the instrument clus-
ter .................................................. 164
Driving tips .................................... 164
Function/notes............................. 158
Important safety notes .................. 159
Setting a speed .............................. 162
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 162
Stopping ........................................ 162
Storing a speed .............................. 161
Active Parking Assist
Canceling ....................................... 178
Detecting parking spaces .............. 175
Display message ............................ 220
Exiting a parking space .................. 177
General notes ................................ 174
Important safety notes .................. 174
Parking .......................................... 176
ADAPTIVE BRAKE................................. 67
Additional speedometer................... 199
Additives (engine oil)........................ 337
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 243
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 51
Display message ............................ 213
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Knee bag .......................................... 46
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Side impact air bag.......................... 46
Window curtain air bag.................... 47
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 123
Rear ............................................... 123
Setting the center air vents ........... 123
Setting the side air vents ............... 123
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)......... 68
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 68
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 68
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Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 168
Performance Seat ............................ 96
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system
General Information .......................168
AMG menu (on-board computer)..... 200
AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem..................................................... 130
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle.............. 156
Ashtray............................................... 259
Assistance display (on-board
computer).......................................... 197
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter)..................................................196
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........278
Driving abroad ............................... 278
Hiding a service message .............. 277
Information about Service ............. 278
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 278
Service message ............................ 277
Special service requirements ......... 278
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 68
Function ...........................................68
Switching off the alarm .................... 68
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 198
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes............................. 183
Audio 20
Driving dynamics display ............... 171
Audio menu (on-board computer).... 194
Audio system
see Digital Operator's Manual
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 216
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care)............... 279
Automatic engine start (ECO
start/stop function).......................... 129
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function).......................... 129
Automatic headlamp mode.............. 102
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 137
Changing gear ............................... 137
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 134
Drive program ................................ 138
Drive program display .................... 134
Driving tips .................................... 137
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all
vehicles except Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 132
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 133
Emergency running mode.............. 142
Engaging drive position .................. 136
Engaging neutral ............................ 135
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 136
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 135
Engaging reverse gear ................... 135
Engaging the park position ............ 134
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 138
Kickdown ....................................... 138
Manual shifting .............................. 140
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 200
Overview ........................................ 134
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Pulling away ................................... 128
Selector lever ................................ 136
Starting the engine ........................ 127
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 140
Transmission position display ........ 136
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Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................134
Transmission positions .................. 137
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode....................................... 142
B
Back button....................................... 243
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 215
Bag hook............................................ 255
BAS (Brake Assist System)................. 61
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Replacing ......................................... 72
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 294
Display message ............................ 218
Important safety notes .................. 292
Jump starting ................................. 295
Replacing ....................................... 295
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning......................................... 44
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 198
Display message ............................ 220
Notes/function .............................. 185
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth®
Searching for a mobile phone ........246
Searching for a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 247
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
Telephony ...................................... 246
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 209
Notes ............................................. 337
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulbs .............................108
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 215
Brakes
ABS ..................................................60
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 337
Display message............................ 204
EBD .................................................. 67
Hill start assist ............................... 128
HOLD function ............................... 165
Important safety notes .................. 150
Maintenance .................................. 151
Parking brake ................................ 146
Riding tips ...................................... 150
Situation-dependent braking
assistance ........................................ 63
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 286
see Flat tire
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting)................................... 32
Buttons on the steering wheel......... 189
C
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 279
Carpets .......................................... 285
Display ........................................... 283
Exhaust pipe .................................. 283
Exterior lights ................................ 282
Gear or selector lever .................... 284
Interior ........................................... 283
Matte finish ................................... 280
Notes............................................. 278
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Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 62
Warning lamp .................................240
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 199
Automatic locking (switch) ...............76
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................69
Control panel ...................................37
Display message ............................ 228
Emergency locking ........................... 77
Emergency unlocking ....................... 76
Important safety notes.................... 75
Opening (from inside) ...................... 75
Drinking and driving......................... 149
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 138
Display ........................................... 136
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 134
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seat
Driving
Towing vehicles ............................. 132
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 278
Driving dynamics display
Off-road program ........................... 171
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 156
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads.................. 153
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 61
Situation-dependent braking
assistance ........................................ 63
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 60
ADAPTIVE BRAKE............................. 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61
Distance warning function ............... 62
EBD (electronic brake force dis-
tribution) .......................................... 67
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 63
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 60
STEER CONTROL ............................. 67
Driving system
Off-road program ........................... 170
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 171
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 167
Start-off assist ............................... 166
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 182
Active Parking Assist ..................... 174
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 168
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 183
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 185
Cruise control ................................ 157
Display message ............................ 219
HOLD function ............................... 165
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 186
Lane Tracking package .................. 185
Rear view camera .......................... 178
Driving tips
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC ............................ 158, 164
Automatic transmission ................. 137
Brakes ........................................... 150
Break-in period .............................. 124
Checking brake lining thickness .... 152
Downhill gradient ........................... 150
Drinking and driving ....................... 149
Driving in winter ............................. 153
Driving on flooded roads ................ 153
Driving on sand .............................. 155
Driving on wet roads ...................... 152
Exhaust check ............................... 149
Fuel ................................................ 149
General .......................................... 148
Hydroplaning ................................. 152
Icy road surfaces ........................... 153
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 151
Off-road driving .............................. 153
Snow chains .................................. 307
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 124
Tire ruts ......................................... 156
Traveling uphill ............................... 156
Wet road surface ........................... 151
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Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 138
Manual gearshifting .......................142
Knee bag.............................................. 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 198
Display message ............................ 220
Function/information.................... 186
Lane Tracking package..................... 185
Lap time (RACETIMER)...................... 201
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors................................................ 56
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage)................................................... 215
Light sensor (display message)....... 216
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 102
Cornering light function ................. 104
Fog lamps ...................................... 103
Fogged up headlamps.................... 105
Hazard warning lamps ................... 104
High beam flasher .......................... 104
High-beam headlamps................... 104
Light switch ................................... 102
Low-beam headlamps.................... 103
Parking lamps ................................ 103
Rear fog lamp ................................ 103
Setting exterior lighting ................. 102
Standing lamps .............................. 103
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 199
Turn signals ................................... 104
Loading guidelines............................ 250
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 76
Emergency locking ........................... 77
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 75
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)............................... 200
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 214
Replacing bulbs............................. 107
Switching on/off........................... 103
Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 96
M
M+S tires............................................ 306
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 280
Mechanical key
Function/notes................................ 71
Inserting .......................................... 72
Locking vehicle ................................ 77
Removing ......................................... 71
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 76
Memory card (audio)......................... 195
Memory function............................... 101
Mercedes me connect
Call priority .................................... 264
Display message ............................ 209
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 264
Downloading routes ....................... 267
General notes ................................ 260
Geo fencing ................................... 267
Info call button .............................. 263
Mercedes-Benz emergency call ..... 261
Recovering a stolen vehicle ........... 266
Remote Vehicle Health Check ....... 266
Roadside Assistance call button .... 263
Search & Send ............................... 265
Self-diagnosis ................................ 261
Speed alert .................................... 267
System .......................................... 261
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Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 340
Traveling uphill ...............................156
Off-road Program
Driving dynamics display............... 171
General notes ................................ 170
Off-road system
DSR ............................................... 169
Off road drive program .................. 170
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 64
Off-road ABS .................................... 60
Off-road ESP®.................................. 66
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 200
Assistance graphic menu ............... 197
Assistance menu ........................... 196
Audio menu ................................... 194
Convenience submenu .................. 200
Display messages .......................... 203
Displaying a service message ........ 278
Factory settings ............................. 200
Important safety notes .................. 188
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 198
Lighting submenu .......................... 199
Menu overview .............................. 191
Message memory .......................... 203
Navigation menu ............................ 193
Operation ....................................... 189
RACETIMER ................................... 201
Service menu ................................. 198
Settings menu ............................... 198
Standard display ............................ 192
Telephone menu ............................ 195
Trip menu ...................................... 192
Vehicle submenu ........................... 199
Video DVD operation ..................... 195
On-board diagnostic interface
see Diagnostics connection
Opening and closing the side trim
panels................................................. 108
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual................ 24
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
Outside temperature display........... 188
Overhead control panel...................... 38
Override feature
Rear side windows........................... 59
P
Paint code number............................ 333
Paintwork (cleaning instructions)... 280
Panic alarm.......................................... 39
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 87
Operating ......................................... 88
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 89
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91
Reversing feature ............................. 88
Parcel shelf........................................ 255
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 145
Parking brake ................................ 146
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 100
Rear view camera .......................... 178
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 173
Driving system ............................... 171
Function/notes............................. 171
Important safety notes .................. 171
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 174
Sensor range ................................. 172
Warning display ............................. 173
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically................... 147
Applying or releasing manually ...... 147
Display message ............................ 206
Electric parking brake .................... 146
Emergency braking ........................ 148
General notes ................................ 146
Releasing automatically................. 148
Warning lamp ................................. 237
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Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 103
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................213
Indicator lamps ................................ 40
Problem (malfunction) ................... 213
Pets in the vehicle............................... 59
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions)..................................................284
Power washers.................................. 279
Power windows
see Side windows
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Immobilizer ...................................... 67
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 128
General notes ................................ 128
Hill start assist ............................... 128
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop........... 27
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 167
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)............................................. 167
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................. 201
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 194
see Digital Operator's Manual
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding
panel).................................................... 89
REACH Regulation............................... 28
Reading lamp..................................... 105
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................123
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 215
Replacing bulbs .............................108
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 254
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 254
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 180
Cleaning instructions ..................... 283
Display in the multimedia system .. 179
Function/notes .............................178
General notes ................................ 178
Switching on/off ........................... 179
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 122
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 112
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 98
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 99
Reflective safety jacket.................... 286
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 338
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 142
Refueling process .......................... 143
see Fuel
16Index

Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 76
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 75
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles)....... 200
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ...............................................249
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........259
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 225
Equipment ....................................... 26
Individual settings .......................... 198
Limited Warranty .............................28
Loading .......................................... 316
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 77
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 69
Lowering ........................................ 329
Maintenance .................................... 26
Parking for a long period ................ 148
Pulling away................................... 128
Raising ........................................... 327
REACH Regulation ........................... 28
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 326
Transporting .................................. 300
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 76
Unlocking (SmartKey)...................... 69
Vehicle data ................................... 339
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 339
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 340
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 340
Vehicle dimensions........................... 339
Vehicle emergency locking................ 77
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate.............. 333
Vehicle tool kit.................................. 287
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 123
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 195
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
VIN
Seat ............................................... 334
Type plate ...................................... 333
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 233
Active Brake Assist ........................ 240
Brakes ........................................... 232
Check Engine ................................. 238
Coolant .......................................... 238
Distance warning ........................... 240
ESP®.............................................. 235
ESP®OFF ....................................... 236
Fuel tank ........................................ 238
Overview .......................................... 32
Reserve fuel................................... 238
Restraint system ............................ 237
Seat belt ........................................ 230
SPORT handling mode................... 236
Tire pressure monitor .................... 241
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 228
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 242
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 329
Wheel bolt tightening torque........... 329
Wheel chock...................................... 326
Wheels
Changing a wheel.......................... 325
Checking ........................................ 304
Cleaning ......................................... 281
Emergency spare wheel ................. 330
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the stopping distance on off-road terrain. Thislimits steering capability.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
General information
BAS operates in emergency braking situations.If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BASautomatically boosts the braking force, thusshortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion (Ypage 60).
GWARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking dis-
tance in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
Braking
XKeep the brake pedal firmly depressed untilthe emergency braking situation is over.ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once yourelease the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
Active Brake Assist
General information
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion (Ypage 60).
Active Brake Assist consists of a distancewarning function with an autonomous brakingfunction and a situation-dependent brakeboosting effect.
Active Brake Assist can help you to minimizethe risk of a collision with the vehicle travelingin front or reduce the effects of such a colli-sion.
If Active Brake Assist detects that there is arisk of collision, you will be warned visuallyand acoustically. If you do not react to the vis-
ual collision warning or the warning tone,autonomous braking can be initiated in criticalsituations. If you apply the brake yourself in acritical situation, Active Brake Assist supportsyou with a situation-dependent brake boostingeffect.
Important safety notes
Detection of hazardous situations can be par-ticularly impaired if:
RThere is dirt on the sensors or anything elsecovering the sensors
RThere is snow or heavy rain
RThere is interference by other radar sources
RThere are strong radar reflections, for exam-ple in parking garages
RA narrow vehicle is traveling in front, e.g. amotorbike
RA vehicle is traveling in front on a differentline
RYou are driving a new vehicle or servicing onthe Active Brake Assist system has justbeen carried out
Observe the important safety notes in the"Breaking-in notes" section (Ypage 124).
Following damage to the front end of the vehi-cle, have the configuration and operation ofthe radar sensor checked at a qualified spe-cialist workshop. This also applies to collisionsat low speeds where no visible damage to thefront of the vehicle is apparent.
Activating/deactivating
Active Brake Assist is active after every igni-tion cycle.
You can activate or deactivate Active BrakeAssist (Ypage 197) in the on-board com-puter. When deactivated, the distance warningfunction and the autonomous braking functionare also deactivated.
If Active Brake Assist is deactivated, the

Problems with the engine
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The engine does notstart.The HOLD function or Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa-ted.
XDeactivate the HOLD function (Ypage 166) or Active DistanceAssist DISTRONIC (Ypage 163).
XTry to start the engine again.
The engine does notstart. The starter motorcan be heard.
RThere is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
RThere is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
Before attempting to start the engine again:
XTurn the SmartKey back to positionZin the ignition lock.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps inthe instrument cluster go out.
XTry to start the engine again. Avoid excessively long and frequentattempts to start the engine as these will drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine does notstart. You cannot hearthe starter motor.
The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak ordischarged.
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 295).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
XAllow the starter motor to cool down for approximately twominutes.
XTry to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Driving131
Driving and parking
Z