technical data MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 2019 Owners Manual

Stowage and features......................250
Loading guidelines ...............................250
Stowage areas ..................................... 250
Features .............................................. 257
Maintenance and care......................273
Engine compartment ........................... 273
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 277
Care ..................................................... 278
Roadside Assistance........................286
Where will I find...? .............................. 286
Flat tire ................................................ 287
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 292
Jump-starting ....................................... 295
Towing and tow-starting ......................298
Fuses ................................................... 301
Wheels and tires...............................304
Important safety notes ........................ 304
Operation ............................................ 304
Winter operation .................................. 306
Tire pressure ....................................... 307
Loading the vehicle .............................. 316
All about wheels and tires ................... 319
Changing a wheel ................................ 325
Wheel and tire combinations ...............329
Emergency spare wheel ....................... 330
Technical data...................................332
Information regarding technical data
............................................................. 332
Vehicle electronics .............................. 332
Identification plates .............................333
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 334
Vehicle data ......................................... 339
Vehicle data for off-road driving .......... 340
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COMAND
Driving dynamics display ...............171
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Combination switch.......................... 104
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 271
Calling up ....................................... 271
Magnetic field zone maps .............. 272
Setting ...........................................271
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................242
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer).......................................... 192
Controller...........................................243
Convenience closing feature.............. 85
Convenience opening feature............ 84
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 276
Display message ............................ 217
Filling capacity ............................... 338
Important safety notes .................. 337
Temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 200
Temperature gauge ........................ 189
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright............................................. 30
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 214
Function/notes .............................104
Cover
see Roller sunblind
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 157
Cruise control lever ....................... 157
Deactivating ................................... 158
Display message ............................ 222
Driving system ............................... 157
Function/notes .............................157
Important safety notes .................. 157
Setting a speed .............................. 158
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 157
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 257
Important safety notes .................. 257
Rear compartment ......................... 258
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC)..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes .............................102
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 199
Declarations of conformity................. 27
Decorative film
Cleaning instructions ..................... 281
Diagnostics connection......................27
Digital Operator's Manual
Help .................................................24
Introduction .....................................24
Digital speedometer.........................193
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 134
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 277
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 203
Driving systems .............................219
Engine ............................................ 217
General notes ................................ 203
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 203
Lights ............................................. 214
Safety systems .............................. 204
SmartKey ....................................... 229
Tires ............................................... 223
Vehicle ...........................................225
Distance control
see Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Distance recorder.............................192
Distance warning (warning lamp).... 240
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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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Operating safety
Declarations of conformity
USA:"The wireless devices of this vehiclecomply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-tion is subject to the two following two condi-tions: 1) These devices may not cause harmfulinterference, and 2) These devices mustaccept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired opera-tion. Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for compli-ance could void the user’s authority to operatethe equipment."
Canada:"The wireless devices of this vehiclecomply with Industry Canada license-exemptRSS standard(s). Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) These devicesmay not cause interference, and (2) Thesedevices must accept any interference, includ-ing interference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device."
Diagnostic connector
The diagnostics connection is only intendedfor the connection of diagnostic equipment ata qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of vehicle systems. As a result,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Only connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, which is approved
for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
GWARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict
the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed
pedal. The operating and road safety of the
vehicle is jeopardized. There is a risk of an
accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not
use loose floormats and do not place floor-
mats on top of one another.
!If the engine is switched off and equip-ment on the diagnostics connection is used,the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con-nection can lead to emissions monitoringinformation being reset, for example. This maylead to the vehicle failing to meet the require-ments of the next emissions test during themain inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is aqualified specialist workshop. It has the neces-sary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifica-tions to correctly carry out the work requiredon your vehicle. This is especially the case forwork relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance Book-let.
Always have the following work carried out atan authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
Rwork relevant to safety
Rservice and maintenance work
Rrepair work
Ralterations, installation work and modifica-tions
Rwork on electronic components
Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or oth-ers could fail to recognize certain dangers.Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driv-ing your vehicle:
Rthe safety notes in this manual
Rtechnical data for the vehicle
Rtraffic rules and regulations
Rlaws and safety standards pertaining tomotor vehicles
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Information about the REACH decree
The REACH regulation (Regulation (EC) no.1907/2006, Article 33) lays down an informa-tion obligation for substances of very high con-cern (SVHC).
Daimler AG acts in good faith to avoid usingthese SVHCs and to allow the customer tohandle these substances safely. In accordancewith supplier information and internal productinformation from Daimler AG, SVHCs thataccount for more than 0.1 percent by weightof individual products in this vehicle areknown.
More detailed information can be found at thefollowing addresses:
Rhttp://www.daimler.com/reach(Germanversion)
Rhttp://www.daimler.com/reach/en(English version)
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with yourvehicle, particularly one that you believe mayaffect its safe operation, we urge you to con-tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Centerimmediately to have the problem diagnosedand rectified. If the problem is not resolved toyour satisfaction, please discuss the problemagain with an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-ter or, if necessary, contact us at one of thefollowing addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes-Benz Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Limited Warranty
!Observe the notes in this Operator's Man-ual regarding the correct operation of yourvehicle and possible damage to the vehicle.Damage to the vehicle which is caused by
violation of these notes is not covered bythe Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or thenew or used-vehicle warranty.
QR code for rescue card
The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flapand on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In theevent of an accident, rescue services can usethe QR code to quickly find the appropriaterescue card for your vehicle. The current res-cue card contains the most important informa-tion about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g.the routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information underwww.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.
Data storage
Data storage
A wide range of electronic components in yourvehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-nently store technical information about:
Rthe vehicle's operating state
Rincidents
Rmalfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-ments the state of a component, a module, asystem or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
Roperating conditions of system components.For example, fluid levels
Rthe vehicle's status messages and those ofits individual components, e.g. number ofwheel revolutions/speed, deceleration inmovement, lateral acceleration, acceleratorpedal position
Rmalfunctions and defects in important sys-tem components, e.g. lights, brakes
Rvehicle reactions and operating conditionsin special driving situations, e.g. air bagdeployment, intervention of stability controlsystems
Rambient conditions, e.g. outside tempera-ture
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This data is of an exclusively technical natureand can be used to:
Rassist in recognizing and rectifying malfunc-tions and defects
Ranalyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-dent
Roptimize vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle'smovements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-mation can be read from the event data mem-ory and malfunction data memory.
Services include, for example:
Rrepair services
Rservice processes
Rwarranties
Rquality assurance
The vehicle is read out by employees of theservice network (including the manufacturer)using special diagnostic testers. More detailedinformation is obtained from it, if required.
After a malfunction has been rectified, theinformation is deleted from the malfunctionmemory or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations areconceivable in which this technical data, inconnection with other information (if neces-sary, under consultation with an authorizedexpert), could be traced to a person.
Examples include:
Raccident reports
Rdamage to the vehicle
Rwitness statements
Further additional functions that have beencontractually agreed upon with the customerallow certain vehicle data to be conveyed bythe vehicle as well. The additional functionsinclude, for example, vehicle location in caseof an emergency.
COMAND/Mercedes me connect
(Canada: TELEAID)
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND orMercedes me connect, additional data aboutthe vehicle's operation, the use of the vehiclein certain situations, and the location of thevehicle is compiled through COMAND or theMercedes me connect system.
For additional information, please refer to theCOMAND User Manual or Digital Operator'sManual and/or the Mercedes me connectTerms and Conditions.
Event data recorders
USA only:
This vehicle is equipped with an event datarecorder (EDR). This vehicle is equipped withan event data recorder (EDR). The main pur-pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash ornear crash-like situations, such as an air bagdeployment or hitting a road obstacle, datathat will assist in understanding how a vehi-cle's systems performed. The EDR is designedto record data relating to vehicle dynamicsand safety systems for a short period of time,typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to recordsuch data as:
RHow various systems in your vehicle wereoperating
RWhether or not the driver and passengersafety belts were buckled/fastened
RHow far (if at all) the driver was depressingthe accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
RHow fast the vehicle was traveling
These data can help provide a better under-standing of the circumstances in whichcrashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR dataare recorded by your vehicle only if a non-triv-ial crash situation occurs; no data are recor-ded by the EDR under normal driving condi-tions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender,age and crash location) are recorded. How-ever, other parties, such as law enforcementcould combine the EDR data with the type ofpersonally identifying data routinely acquiredduring a crash investigation.
Access to the vehicle and/or the EDR is nee-ded to read data that is recorded by an EDR,and special equipment is required. In additionto the vehicle manufacturer, other parties thathave the special equipment, such as lawenforcement, can read the information byaccessing the vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminalmatters as a tool in accident reconstruction,accident claims and vehicle safety. Since theCrash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used toextract data from the EDR is commercially
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tection in an accident. There is an increased
risk of injury.
Have the vehicle towed to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop in order to have a deployed
air bag replaced.
It is important for your safety and that of yourpassenger to have deployed air bags replacedand to have any malfunctioning air bagsrepaired. This will help to make sure the airbags continue to perform their protective func-tion for the vehicle occupants in the event of acrash.
GWARNING
Emergency Tensioning Devices that have
deployed pyrotechnically are no longer
operational and are unable to perform their
intended protective function. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have pyrotechnically triggered Emergency
Tensioning Devices replaced immediately at
a qualified specialist workshop.
If Emergency Tensioning Devices are triggeredor air bags are deployed, you will hear a bang,and some powder may also be released. Theurestraint system warning lamp lights up.
Only in rare cases will the bang affect yourhearing. The powder that is released generallydoes not constitute a health hazard, but it maycause short-term breathing difficulties in peo-ple with asthma or other respiratory problems.Provided it is safe to do so, you should leavethe vehicle immediately or open the window inorder to prevent breathing difficulties.
Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tension-ing Devices (ETDs) contain perchlorate mate-rial, which may require special handling andregard for the environment. National guide-lines must be observed during disposal. In Cal-ifornia, seewww.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.
Method of operation
During the first stage of a collision, therestraint system control unit evaluates impor-tant physical data relating to vehicle decelera-tion or acceleration, such as:
Rduration
Rdirection
Rintensity
Based on the evaluation of this data, therestraint system control unit triggers the Emer-gency Tensioning Devices during a head-on orrear-end collision.
An Emergency Tensioning Device can only betriggered, if:
Rthe ignition is switched on
Rthe components of the restraint system areoperational. You can find further informationunder "Restraint system warning lamp"(Ypage 40)
Rthe seat belt buckle tongue has engaged inthe belt buckle of the respective front seat
The Emergency Tensioning Devices in the rearpassenger compartment are triggered inde-pendently of the lock status of the seat belts.
If the restraint system control unit detects amore severe accident, further components ofthe restraint system are activated independ-ently of each other in certain frontal collisionsituations:
RFront air bags as well as driver's and front-passenger knee bags
RWindow curtain air bag, if the system deter-mines that deployment can offer additionalprotection to that provided by the seat belt
Depending on the person in the front-passenger seat, the front-passenger front airbag is either enabled or disabled. The front-passenger front air bag can be deployed in anaccident only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFFindicator lamp is off. Observe the informationon the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps(Ypage 40).
Your vehicle has two-stage front air bags.
The activation threshold of the EmergencyTensioning Devices and the air bags is deter-mined by evaluating the rate of vehicle decel-eration or acceleration which occurs at variouspoints in the vehicle. This process is pre-emp-tive in nature. Deployment should take placein good time at the start of the collision.
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Safety

You will find information on the maximum roofload in the "Technical data" section(Ypage 339).
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof loadmay become detached from the vehicle. Youmust therefore ensure that you observe theroof carrier manufacturer's installation instruc-tions.
Attaching the roof carrier
XSecure the roof carrier to the roof rails. Indoing so, observe the manufacturer's instal-lation instructions.
Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The cup holder cannot hold a container
secure whilst traveling. If you use a cup
holder whilst traveling, the container may be
flung around and liquid may be spilled. The
vehicle occupants may come into contact
with the liquid and if it is hot, they may be
scalded. You may be distracted from the
traffic conditions and you could lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident
and injury.
Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is
stationary. Only use the cup holder for con-
tainers of the right size. Always close the
container, particularly if the liquid is hot.
GWARNING
The heating elements of the cup holder can
become very hot. You could burn yourself on
them.
There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the hot heating elements of
the cup holder. Always make sure that chil-
dren cannot access the hot heating ele-
ments of the cup holder. Never leave chil-
dren unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle inte-
rior and these are not adequately secured,
they could slip or be flung around and
thereby strike vehicle occupants. In addi-
tion, cup holders, open stowage spaces and
mobile phone brackets may not always be
able to hold the objects placed in them in
the event of an accident. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sharp
braking or sudden changes of direction.
RAlways stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be tossed about in these or
similar situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets.
REnsure that closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects
in the cargo compartment.
!Only use the cup holders for containers ofthe right size and which have lids. Thedrinks could otherwise spill.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 250).
The stowage compartments in the doors pro-vide space for bottles:
Rfront: capacity up to 34 fl. oz. (1.0 l)
Rrear: capacity up to 17 fl. oz. (0.5 l)
Cup holder in the front center console
CCup holder
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Information regarding technical data
iThe data stated here specifically refers toa vehicle with standard equipment. Consultan authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for thedata for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle electronics
Installing two-way radios and mobile
phones (RF transmitters)
GWARNING
The electromagnetic radiation from two-way
radios can interfere with the vehicle elec-
tronics if two-way radios are manipulated or
retrofitted incorrectly. This could jeopardize
the operating safety of the vehicle. There is
a risk of an accident.
You should have all work on electrical and
electronic components carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If you incorrectly operate two-way radios in
the vehicle, the electromagnetic radiation
may interfere with the vehicle electronics,
for example if:
Rthe two-way radio is not connected to an
exterior antenna
Rthe exterior antenna is not correctly
mounted or is not low-reflection
This could jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Have the low-reflection exterior antenna
installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Always connect two-way radios to the low-
reflection exterior antenna when operating
in the vehicle.
!The operating permit may be invalidated ifthe instructions for installation and use oftwo-way radios are not observed.
In particular, the following requirementsmust be complied with:
Ronly approved wavebands may be used
Robserve the maximum permissible outputin these wavebands
Ronly approved antenna positions may beused
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiationmay cause damage to your health and thehealth of others. Using an exterior antennatakes into account current scientific discus-sions relating to the possible health hazardsthat may result from electromagnetic fields.
Approved antenna positions
CFront roof area
DRear roof area

The maximum transmission output (PEAK) atthe base of the antenna must not exceed thefollowing values:
Frequency bandMaximumtransmissionoutput
Short wave
3 - 54 MHz
100 W
4 m waveband
74 - 88 MHz
30 W
2 m waveband
144 - 174 MHz
50 W
Trunked radio system/Tetra
380 - 460 MHz
10 W
70 cm waveband
400 - 460 MHz
35 W
Mobile communications(2G/3G/4G)10 W
The following can be used in the vehicle with-out restrictions:
RRF transmitters with a maximum transmis-sion output of up to 100 mW
RRF transmitters with transmitter frequenciesin the 380 - 410 MHz frequency band and amaximum transmission output of up to 2 W(trunked radio system/Tetra)
RMobile phones (2G/3G/4G)
There is no restriction for antenna positions onthe outside of the vehicle for the following fre-quency bands:
RTrunked radio system/Tetra
R70 cm waveband
R2G/3G/4G
Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with
vehicle identification number (VIN)
XOpen the driver's door.You will see vehicle identification plateC.
Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
CVIN
DPaint code
Example: vehicle identification plate (Canadaonly)
CVIN
DPaint code
iThe data shown on the vehicle identifica-tion plate is used only as an example. This
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