Pressure MERCEDES-BENZ GLA-Class 2016 X156 Owner's Manual

Stowage compartmentsArmrest (front) ............................... 282
Armrest (under) ............................. 282
Center console .............................. 281
Center console (rear) ..................... 282
Cup holders ................................... 288
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 281
Glove box ....................................... 281
Important safety information ......... 281
Map pockets .................................. 283
Stowage net ................................... 283
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 282
Stowage net ....................................... 283
Summer tires ..................................... 342
Sun visor ............................................ 290
Suspension
Adaptive Damping System ............. 199
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 196
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 143
T
Tachometer ........................................ 219
Tail lamps
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 263
Emergency unlocking ....................... 89
Important safety notes .................... 85
Limiting the opening angle ............... 89
Obstruction detection ...................... 86
Opening dimensions ...................... 383
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 87
Opening/closing automatically
from inside ....................................... 88
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 87
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 377
Information .................................... 374 Tires/wheels ................................. 367
Vehicle data ................................... 383
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 296
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 296
Downloading routes ....................... 299
Emergency call .............................. 293
General notes ................................ 292
Geo fencing ................................... 300
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 298
MB info call button ........................ 295
Remote vehicle locking .................. 298
Roadside Assistance button .......... 294
Search & Send ............................... 297
Self-test ......................................... 293
Speed alert .................................... 300
System .......................................... 292
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 300
Vehicle Health Check .................... 298
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 297
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 226
Display message ............................ 264
Introduction ................................... 226
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 226
Number from the phone book ........ 226
Redialing ........................................ 227
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 226
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 219
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 231
Outside temperature ...................... 219
Setting (
climate control) ................ 139
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 231
Through-loading feature ................... 283
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 232
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 348
Checking manually ........................ 347
Display message ............................ 258
Maximum ....................................... 346
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 326
18Index

Notes .............................................345
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 326
Recommended ............................... 343
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 347
Important safety notes .................. 347
Restarting ...................................... 347
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 350
Function/notes .............................3 48
General notes ................................ 348
Important safety notes .................. 348
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 351
Restarting ...................................... 350
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Warning message .......................... 350
Tiredness assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 324
Tire pressure not reached .............. 326
Tire pressure reached .................... 326
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 362
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 361
Bar (definition) ............................... 360
Changing a wheel .......................... 363
Characteristics .............................. 360
Checking ........................................ 341
Curb weight (definition) ................. 362
Definition of terms ......................... 360
Direction of rotation ...................... 363
Display message ............................ 258
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 363
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 361
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 360
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 361
General notes ................................ 367
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 361
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-ing) (definition) .............................. 361 Important sa
fety notes .................. 340
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 361
Information on driving .................... 340
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 361
Labeling (overview) ........................ 357
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 362
Load index ..................................... 359
Load index (definition) ................... 361
M+S tires ....................................... 342
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 362
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 361
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 362
Maximum tire load ......................... 359
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 362
MOExtended tires .......................... 342
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 362
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 362
Replacing ....................................... 363
Service life ..................................... 342
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 362
Speed rating (definition) ................ 361
Storing ........................................... 363
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 360
Summer tires ................................. 342
Temperature .................................. 356
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 362
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 362
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 362
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 361
Tire size (data) ............................... 367
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 357
Tire tread ....................................... 341
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 362
Total load limit (definition) ............. 363
Traction ......................................... 356
Traction (definition) ....................... 362
Tread wear ..................................... 356
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Stand ards ...................................... 355
Index19

Vehicle batterysee Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 383
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 383
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 384
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 384
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 383
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 85
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 376
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 322
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 144
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 225
VIN
Seat ............................................... 376
Type plate ...................................... 376
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 269
Brakes ........................................... 268
Check Engine ................................. 275
Coolant .......................................... 275
Distance warning ........................... 277
ESP
®.............................................. 271
ESP®OFF ....................................... 272
Fuel tank ........................................ 275
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 187
Overview .......................................... 32
Reserve fuel ................................... 275
Restraint system ............................ 274
Seat belt ........................................ 266
SPORT handling mode ................... 272
Tire pressure monitor .................... 278
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 264
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 369
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 366
Wheel chock ...................................... 364 Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 363
Checking ........................................ 341
Cleaning ......................................... 316
General notes ................................ 367
Important safety notes .................. 340
Information on driving .................... 340
Interchanging/changing ................ 363
Mounting a new wheel ................... 366
Removing a wheel .......................... 366
Storing ........................................... 363
Tightening torque ........................... 366
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 367
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 244
Operation ......................................... 50
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 141
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 311
Important safety notes .................. 382
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 264
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Rear window wiper ........................ 126
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 179
Snow chains .................................. 343
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 342
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 342
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 317
Important safety notes .................. 126
Replacing (re ar w
indow) ................ 128
Replacing (windshield) ................... 126
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 319
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Index21

Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Introduction23
Z

Warning and indicator lamps
FunctionPage
:LLow-beam head-
lamps
117
;T Parking lamp118
=KHigh-beam head-
lamps
118
?÷ ESP®271
AElectric parking brake (red)
F(USA only)
!(Canada only)274
B!Electric parking brake
(yellow)
274
CJ Brakes (yellow)268
D·Distance warning277
E#! Turn signals118
F6Restraint system43
GüSeat belt266
FunctionPage
HMSPORT handling
mode (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)
272
I? Coolant275
JRRear fog lamp118
KNFog lamps117
L;Check Engine275
Mh Tire pressure monitor278
Næ Reserve fuel275
OåESP®OFF271
P!ABS269
QBraking268
$(USA only)
J(Canada only)
32Instrument cluster
At a glance

Drivingsafet ysystems
Overview of drivin gsafet ysystems
In this section ,you will fin dinformation about
th efollowing drivin gsafet ysystems :
RABS (Anti-loc kBrakin gSystem)
(
Ypage 65)
RBA S (B rake Assist System) (Ypage 66)
RCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLU S
(
Ypage 66 )
RESP®(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(
Ypage 69 )
REBD (Electroni cBrak eforc eDi stribution )
(
Ypage 72)
RADAPTIV EBRAKE (Ypage 73 )
RSTEERCONTROL (Ypage 73)
Important safet ynotes
If you fail to adapt your drivin gstyle or if you
are inattentive ,th edrivin gsafet ysystems can
neither reduce th eris kof an acciden tno r
override th elaws of physics. Driving safet y
systems are merely aids designed to assist
driving. You are responsible fo rmaintainin g
th edistanc eto th evehicle in front, fo rvehicle
speed, fo rbraking in goo dtime, and fo rstay-
in gin lane. Always adapt your drivin gstyle to
suit th eprevailin groad and weather condi-
tion sand maintain asaf edistanc efrom th e
vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The drivin gsafet ysystems described only
wor kas effectively as possible when there is
adequat econtact between th etires and th e
road surface. Please pay special attention to
th enote son tires ,recommended minimum
tire tread depths, etc. (
Ypage 340).
In wintr ydrivin gconditions, always use winte r
tires (M+ Stires )and if necessary, snow
chains. Only in this way will th edrivin gsafet y
systems described in this section wor kas
effectively as possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information
AB Sregulates brake pressure in suc h away
that th ewheels do no tloc kwhen you brake .
Thi sallow syou to continue steerin gth evehi-
cl e when braking .
The ! ABSwarnin glamp in th einstrumen t
cluster lights up when th eignition is switched
on .It goe sout when th eengin eis running .
AB Sworks from aspeed of about 5mph
(8 km/h), regardles sof road-surfac econdi-
tions. AB Sworks on slipper ysurfaces, eve n
when you only brake gently.
Important safet ynotes
iObserv eth e"Important safet ynotes" sec -
tion (
Ypage 65).
GWARNING
If AB Sis faulty, th ewheels could loc kwhen
braking .The steerability and braking charac -
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition -
ally, further drivin gsafet ysystems are deac -
tivated. There is an increase ddanger of skid-
din gand accidents .
Drive on carefully. Hav eAB Schecke dimme-
diately at aqualified specialis tworkshop .
WhenAB Sis malfunctioning, other systems ,
includin gdrivin gsafet ysystems ,will also
becom einoperative .Observ eth einformation
on th eAB Swarnin glamp (
Ypage 269) and
display message swhic hmay be shown in th e
instrumen tcluster (
Ypage 236).
Braking
XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress th e
brake peda lvigorousl yuntil th ebraking sit -
uation is over.
XTo make afull brak eapplication:
depress th ebrake peda lwit hfull force.
If AB Sintervenes when braking ,you will feel a
pulsin gin th ebrake pedal.
Driving safety systems65
Safety
Z

GWARNING
At high speeds the raised sliding sunroof auto-
matically lowers slightly at the rear. This could
trap you or other persons. There is a risk of
injury. Make sure that nobody reaches into
the sweep of the sliding sunroof whilst the
vehicle is in motion.
If somebody becomes trapped, immediately
pull back the sliding sunroof switch. The slid-
ing sunroof lifts during opening.
!Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free of
snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions may
occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
!The weather can change abruptly. It could
start to rain or snow. Make sure that the
sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the
vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be
damaged if water enters the vehicle inte-
rior.
iResonance noises can occur in addition to
the usual airflow noises when the sliding
sunroof is open. They are caused by minor
pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.
Change the position of the sliding sunroof
or open a side window slightly to reduce or
eliminate these noises.
Sliding sunroof reversing feature
In the following section, the term "sliding sun-
roof" refers to the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel.
The sliding sunroof is equipped with an auto-
matic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the sliding sunroof during
the closing process, the sliding sunroof opens
again automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing the sliding sunroof.
GWARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
Rto soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
Rover the last 1/6 in (4 mm) of the closing
movement
Rduring resetting
Rwhen closing the sliding sunroof again man- ually immediately after automatic reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rrelease the switch immediately, or
Rpress the switch in any direction during the
automatic closing process
The closing process is stopped.
Operating the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
Opening and closing
:To raise
;To open
=To close/lower
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel can only be operated when the roller
sunblind is open.
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel95
Opening and closing
Z

rials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat cov-
ers, child seats or booster seats.
!Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell under or behind the seats when
moving the seats back. There is a risk that
the seats and/or the objects could be dam-
aged.
iFurther related subjects:
Rcargo compartment enlargement (fold-
ing down the rear seats) (
Ypage 284)
Adjusting the seats manually
Vehicles without the seating comfort
package
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment:
XLift handle :and slide the seat forwards
or backwards.
XRelease lever :again.
Make sure that you hear the seat engage in
position.
Backrest angle:
XRelieve the pressure on the backrest.
XTurn handwheel =forwards or backwards.
Seat height:
XPull handle ;upwards or push it down
repeatedly until the seat has reached the
desired height.
Vehicles with the seating comfort pack-
age
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment:
XLift handle :and slide the seat forwards
or rearwards.
XRelease lever :again.
Make sure that you hear the seat engage in
position.
Backrest angle:
XRelieve the pressure on the backrest.
XTurn handwheel Aforwards or backwards.
Seat height:
XPull handle ?upwards or push it down
repeatedly until the seat has reached the
desired height.
Seat cushion angle:
XAdjust the angle so that your thighs are
lightly supported.
XTurn handwheel =forwards or backwards.
Seat cushion length:
XLift handle ;and slide the front section of
the seat cushion forwards or backwards.
XRelease lever ;again.
The seat cushion engages.
104Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
thick fog. Please take note of the country-
specific regulations for the use of rear fog
lamps.
XTo switch on the rear fog lamp:turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to LorÃ.
XPress the Rbutton.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
XTo switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
R button.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Parking lamps
!If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the Tparking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
X right or the Wleft standing lamp.
XTo switch on: turn the light switch to T.
The green Tindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illumina-
ted.
XTo switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey should not be in the ignition lock
or it should be in position 0.
XTurn the light switch to W(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or X(right-hand side of
the vehicle).
Combination switch
Turn signal
:High-beam headlamps
;Turn signal, right
=High-beam flasher
?Turn signal, left
XTo indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;or?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ;or?.
High-beam headlamps
XTo switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch to LorÃ.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
In the Ãposition, the high-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark
and the engine is running.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
XTo switch off the high-beam head-
lamps: move the combination switch back
to its normal position.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
118Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

ANeutral
Do not shift the transmission toN
while driving. Otherwise, the auto-
matic transmission could be dam-
aged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
If ESP
®is deactivated or faulty:
shift the transmission to position N
if the vehicle is in danger of skid-
ding, e.g. on icy roads.
If you switch the engine off with the
transmission in position Ror D, the
automatic transmission shifts to N
automatically.
!Rolling in neutral Ncan damage
the drive train.
7Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear
The automatic transmission shifts to the indi-
vidual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position D. This automatic gear shift-
ing behavior is determined by:
Rthe selected drive program
Rthe position of the accelerator pedal
Rthe road speed
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto- matic transmission shifts gear:
Rlittle throttle: early upshifts
Rmore throttle: late upshifts
Holding the vehicle stationary on uphill
gradients
GWARNING
If the clutch overheats, the electronic man-
agement system is automatically deactivated. This interrupts the power transmission. The
vehicle may, for example, roll backwards on
gradients. There is a risk of an accident.
Never hold the vehicle stationary on uphill
gradients by depressing the accelerator.
The clutch may overheat if you hold the vehi-
cle stationary on uphill gradients by depress-ing the accelerator pedal. If the clutch over-
heats, a warning tone sounds.
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles): theStop Vehicle Shift to P
Leave Engine Runningdisplay message
appears in the multifunction display. You will
only be able to continue your journey once the
clutch has cooled down and the display mes-
sage in the multifunction display has disap-
peared.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: theTrans. Oil
Overheated Drive on with Caredisplay
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
Do not hold the vehicle stationary on uphill
gradients by depressing the accelerator
pedal. Instead, only ever hold the vehicle sta-
tionary on uphill gradients by:
Rdepressing the brake pedal
Ractivating the HOLD function
Rengaging the electric parking brake
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
XDepress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on the engine speed.
XEase off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Automatic transmission163
Driving an d parking
Z