phone MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 2019 Owners Manual

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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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Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ................. 64
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 197
Display message ............................ 204
Function/notes................................ 63
General notes .................................. 63
Important safety information ........... 64
Trailer stabilization ........................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 235
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System)................................................ 64
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check................................... 149
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 282
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 99
Folding in when locking (on-
board computer) ............................ 200
Folding in/out (automatically)......... 99
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 99
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 99
Setting ............................................. 99
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 101
Storing the parking position .......... 100
Eyeglasses compartment................. 251
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 244
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires.......................... 288
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 287
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 289
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats........................................... 272
Fog lamps
Switching on/off........................... 103
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 332
Two-way radio ................................ 332
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off........................... 103
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ............................................... 252
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 336
Consumption statistics .................. 192
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 192
Displaying the range ...................... 192
Driving tips .................................... 149
E10 ................................................ 335
Fuel gauge....................................... 32
Grade (gasoline)............................ 335
Important safety notes .................. 335
Problem (malfunction) ................... 145
Refueling ........................................ 142
Tank content/reserve fuel............. 335
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 144
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 335
Problem (malfunction) ................... 145
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 302
Before changing ............................. 301
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 302
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 302
Important safety notes .................. 301
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 271
General notes ................................ 268
Important safety notes .................. 268
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Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 268
Vehicle remote locking .................. 266
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 265
Message memory (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 203
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) ..............................................246
Connecting (device manager) ........247
Frequencies ................................... 332
Installation ..................................... 332
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 195
Transmission output (maximum) .... 332
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)...........................................71
MOExtended tires.............................. 288
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 329
Mounting a new wheel ................... 328
Preparing the vehicle .....................326
Raising the vehicle ......................... 327
Removing a wheel .......................... 328
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 326
MP3
Operation ....................................... 195
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................191
Permanent display ......................... 199
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board com-
puter .............................................. 189
Overview .......................................... 33
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................243
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
N
Navigation
Entering a destination .................... 244
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 193
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle....................................................... 124
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
Self-test ...........................................50
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................44
Automatic measures after an
accident ........................................... 53
Belt warning ..................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ..................... 53
Important safety notes.................... 39
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 39
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 59
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
Seat belt .......................................... 41
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
Self-test ........................................... 50
Odometer........................................... 192
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 340
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 155
Checklist before driving off-road .... 155
General information ....................... 154
Important safety notes .................. 153
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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
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Segments ...................................... 188
Selecting the display unit............... 198
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 236
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off........................... 103
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 166
Important safety notes .................. 166
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 126
Starting the engine ........................ 127
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine)................................ 126
STEER CONTROL.................................. 67
Steering
Display message ............................ 228
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 97
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 189
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Important safety notes .................... 97
Paddle shifters ............................... 140
Steering wheel paddle shifters........ 140
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 201
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 251
Armrest (under) ............................. 252
Center console .............................. 251
Center console (rear) ..................... 252
Cup holders ................................... 257
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 251
Glove box ....................................... 251
Important safety information ......... 250
Map pockets .................................. 252
Stowage net ................................... 252
Stowage net....................................... 252
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires..................................... 306
Sun visor............................................ 258
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 168
SVHC (Substances of Very High
Concern)............................................... 28
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off................................................. 122
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 248
T
Tachometer........................................ 188
Tail lamps
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 227
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 77
Limiting the opening angle ............... 82
Obstruction detection...................... 78
Opening dimensions ...................... 339
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 78
Opening/closing automatically
from inside ....................................... 81
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 79
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 334
Information .................................... 332
Tires/wheels ................................. 329
Vehicle data ................................... 339
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 196
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 246
Authorizing a mobile phone via
the device manager (connecting) ... 247
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 247
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Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 246
Display message ............................ 228
Introduction ...................................195
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 195
Number from the phone book ........196
Redialing ........................................ 196
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 196
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 189
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............200
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............200
Outside temperature ......................188
Setting (climate control) ................ 119
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 200
Through-loading feature................... 253
Timing (RACETIMER)......................... 201
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 311
Checking manually ........................ 310
Display message ............................ 223
Maximum ....................................... 310
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 291
Notes ............................................. 309
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 291
Recommended ............................... 307
Tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem
General notes ................................ 310
Important safety notes .................. 311
Restarting ...................................... 311
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 313
Function/notes .............................311
General notes ................................ 311
Important safety notes .................. 312
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 315
Restarting ...................................... 314
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Warning message .......................... 313
TIREFIT kit.......................................... 289
Important safety notes .................. 289
Storage location ............................ 287
Tire pressure not reached .............. 291
Tire pressure reached .................... 291
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 324
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 323
Bar (definition) ............................... 323
Changing a wheel .......................... 325
Characteristics .............................. 323
Checking ........................................ 304
Curb weight (definition) ................. 324
Definition of terms ......................... 323
Direction of rotation...................... 326
Display message ............................ 223
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 325
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 323
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 322
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 324
General notes ................................ 329
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 324
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 324
Important safety notes .................. 304
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 324
Information on driving .................... 304
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 324
Labeling (overview) ........................ 320
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 325
Load index ..................................... 322
Load index (definition) ................... 324
M+S tires....................................... 306
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 324
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 324
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 324
Maximum tire load ......................... 322
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 324
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the system is not operational. Contact anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
XTo arm:lock the vehicle with the SmartKeyor KEYLESS-GO.Indicator lampCflashes. The alarm systemis armed after approximately 15 seconds.
XTo disarm:unlock the vehicle with theSmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if thealarm system is armed and you open:
Ra door
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe tailgate
Rthe hood
XTo switch the alarm off with the Smart-Key:press the6or7button on theSmartKey.The alarm is stopped.
or
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-func-tion or KEYLESS-GO:remove the Start/Stop button from the ignition lock(Ypage 125).
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.The alarm is stopped.
XTo stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:grasp the outside door handle. The Smart-Key must be outside the vehicle.The alarm is stopped.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button on the dash-board. The SmartKey must be inside thevehicle.The alarm is stopped.
The alarm is not stopped, even if you close theopen door that triggered it, for example.
iIf the alarm stays on for more than30 seconds, the Mercedes me connectemergency call system automatically sendsa message to the Customer Center. This isdone either by text message or data con-nection.
The emergency call system sends the mes-sage or data provided that:
Ryou have subscribed to the Mercedes meconnect service
Rthe Mercedes me connect service hasbeen activated properly
Rthe necessary mobile phone network isavailable
68Protection against theft
Safety

SmartKey
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.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the igni-
tion lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag-netic fields. Otherwise, the remote controlfunction could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in thevicinity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phoneor another SmartKey
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function:do not keep the SmartKey in the cargo com-
partment. Otherwise, the SmartKey may notbe detected, e.g. when starting the engineusing the Start/Stop button.
SmartKey functions
C7To lock the vehicle
DTTo open the tailgate