ABS MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV 2013 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 77
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Display message ............................ 285
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 203
12 V socket
see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 255
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Warning lamp .................................2 89
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .148
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 142
Active light function ......................... 124
Active Parking Assist
Cancelling ...................................... 215
Detecting parking spaces .............. 211
Display message ............................ 277
Exiting a parking space .................. 214
Function/notes ............................ .210
Important safety notes .................. 210
Parking .......................................... 212
Towing a trailer .............................. 215
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 80
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 263
Function/notes ................................ 74
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 76
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 272
Function/notes ............................ .125
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Additional speedometer ................... 246Additives (engine oil)
........................ 389
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 122
Air filter (white display message) .... 274
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 155
Rear ............................................... 156
Setting .......................................... .155
Setting the centre air vents ........... 155
Setting the side air vents .............. .156
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Introduction ..................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Airbags
Display message ............................ 267
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Kneebag .......................................... .50
Sidebag ............................................ 50
Triggering ......................................... 57
Windowbag ...................................... 51
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 81
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 81
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 81
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 247
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 113
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 251
Anti-glare film .................................... 313
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 187
Aquaplaning ....................................... 184
Ashtray ............................................... 309 4
Index

BAS (Brake Assist System)
................. 73
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 88
Replacing ......................................... 89
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 340
Display message ............................ 273
Important safety notes .................. 338
Jump starting ................................. 342
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 57
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 276
Notes/function .............................. 222
Trailer towing ................................. 224
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 316
Closing ........................................... 318
Display message ............................ 285
Important safety notes .................. 316
Opening ......................................... 317
Boot
see Tailgate
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 391
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 261
Notes ............................................. 390
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 76
Changing bulb s.............................. 131
Display message ............................ 269
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 74
BAS .................................................. 73
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 390
Display message ............................ 255
Driving tips .................................... 183
HOLD function ............................... 201
Important safety notes .................. 183
Parking brake ................................ 180 Warning lamp ................................. 289
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Capacities (technical data) ............... 384
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 323
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 323
Carpets .......................................... 329
Display ........................................... 328
Exhaust pipe .................................. 327
Exterior lighting ............................. 326
Gear or selector lever .................... 328
High-pressure cleaner .................... 324
Interior ........................................... 328
Matt paintwork .............................. 325
Notes ............................................. 323
Paint .............................................. 325
Plastic trim .................................... 328
Reversing camera .......................... 327
Roof lining ...................................... 329
Seat belt ........................................ 329
Seat cove r..................................... 328
Sensors ......................................... 326
Steering wheel ............................... 328
Trim pieces .................................... 328
Washing by hand ........................... 324
Wheels ........................................... 324
Windows ........................................ 325
Wiper blades .................................. 326
Wooden trim .................................. 328
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 249
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 87
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36 6
Index

Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 172
Display .......................................... .169
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 168
Manual .......................................... .172
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 323
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 120
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 187
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 184
Driving safety system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 76
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 80
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 77
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 72
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 80
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 74
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 76
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 73
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 73
Distance warning function ............... 73
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 76
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 77
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 77
Important safety guidelines ............. 72
Overview .......................................... 72
STEER CONTROL ............................. 81
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 210
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 220
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 222
Cruise control ................................ 188
Display message ............................ 275
Distronic Plus ................................ 193
HOLD function ............................... 201
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 224
Lane package ................................ 222 PARKTRONIC ................................. 206
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 202
Reversing camera .......................... 215
Speed Limit Assist ......................... 221
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 191
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 184
Automatic transmission ................. 170
Brakes ........................................... 183
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 199
Downhill gradient ........................... 183
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................. 184
Driving on flooded roads ................ 184
Driving on sand .............................. 187
Driving on wet roads ...................... 184
General .......................................... 182
Icy road surfaces ........................... 184
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 184
New brake pads/linings ................ 184
Off-road driving .............................. 185
Running-in tips ............................... 158
Snow chains .................................. 355
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 120
Towing a traile r.............................. 225
Travelling uphill .............................. 187
Tyre ruts ........................................ 187
Wet road surface ........................... 183
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 275
Function/note s............................. 204
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 241 E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment .............................................. 304
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 257
Function/note s................................ 80
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 182
On-board computer ....................... 238
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 163 Index
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Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 130
Display message ............................ 270
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 167
Gear lever ...................................... 166
Pulling away ................................... 160
Shift recommendation ................... 167
Shifting to neutral ......................... .167
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 325
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 241
Memory function ............................... 117
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .254
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 382
Installation ..................................... 382
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 241
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 312
Transmission output (maximum) .... 382
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ..................... .313
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 87
MOExtended tyres .............................334
Motorway mode ................................ 124
MP3
Operating ....................................... 241
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .236
Permanent display ......................... 246
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 235
Overview .......................................... 35 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 239
see separate operating instructions
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 158 O
Occupant safety Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 71
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
Odometer .......................................... .237
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 393
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 186
Checklist before driving off-road .... 186
General information ....................... 185
Important safety notes .................. 185
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity ................................................. .393
Maximum water depth ................... 392
Travelling uphill .............................. 187
Off-road lights ................................... .125
Off-road program ............................... 205
Off-road system
DSR ............................................... 204
Off road drive program .................. 205
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 77
Off-road ABS ................................... .73
Off-road ESP® ................................. 80
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................2 51
Assistance menu ........................... 243
Audio menu ................................... 240
Convenience submenu .................. 250
Display messages .......................... 254
Displaying a service message ....... .322
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 199 14
Index

Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 337
Recommended ..............................
.356
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 357
Important safety notes .................. 357
Restarting ...................................... 358
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 359
Function/notes ............................ .358
General notes ................................ 358
Important safety notes .................. 358
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 361
Restarting ...................................... 360
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Warning message .......................... 360
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 361
Checking ........................................ 353
Direction of rotatio n...................... 362
Display message ............................ 280
Important safety notes .................. 352
M+S tyres ...................................... 354
MOExtended tyre s......................... 354
Replacing ....................................... 361
Service life ..................................... 353
Storing ........................................... 362
Summer tyres ........................ 184, 354
Tyre size (data ).............................. 366
Tyre tread ...................................... 353
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 368
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 93
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 92 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 309
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26 Electronics ..................................... 382
Equipment ....................................... 23
Implied warranty .............................. 26
Individual settings .......................... 245
Leaving parked up ......................... 181
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 94
Locking (key) ................................... 87
Lowering ........................................ 365
Pulling away ................................... 160
Raising ........................................... 363
Registration ..................................... 25
Securing from rolling away ............ 363
Tow-starting ................................... 344
Towing away .................................. 344
Transporting .................................. 347
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 93
Unlocking (key) ................................ 87
Vehicle data ................................... 391
Vehicle data
Boot load (maximum) ..................... 391
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 391
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 393
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 393
Maximum water depth ................... 392
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 391
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 94
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 384
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 333
Video (DVD) ........................................ 241
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 241
VIN ...................................................... 384 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 289
Brakes ........................................... 289
Distance warning signal ................. 297
ESP® ............................................. 291
ESP® OFF ...................................... 292
Fuel tank ........................................ 295
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 189 20
Index

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
L
Dipped-beam head-
lamps 121
;
T
Side lamps 122
=
K
Main-beam head-
lamps 123
?
÷
ESP® 291
A
!
Electric parking brake
(red) 294
B
!
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 294
C
·
Distance warning 297
D
#!
Turn signals 123
E
6
Restraint system 42
F
ü
Seat belts 288 Function Page
G
%
Diesel engine: pre-
glow 160
M
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 292
H
?
Coolant 295
I
R
Rear foglamp 122
J
N
Front foglamps 121
K
;
Engine diagnostics 295
L
h
Tyre pressure monitor 298
M
æ
Reserve fuel 295
N
å
ESP®
OFF 291
O
!
ABS 289
P
J
Brakes 28934
Instrument clusterAt a glance

In the event of a side impact, the sidebag is
deployed on the side on which the impact
occurs.
Vehicles with automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation: the sidebag on the
front-passenger side deploys under the fol-
lowing conditions:
R an occupant is detected on the front-
passenger seat or
R the belt tongue is engaged in the belt
buckle of the front-passenger seat
If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt
buckle, the sidebag on the front-passenger
side deploys if an appropriate accident situa- tion occurs. In this case, deployment is inde-
pendent of whether the front-passenger seat is occupied or not.
Windowbags Windowbags
:are integrated into the side
of the roof frame and deployed in the area
from the A-pillar to the C-pillar.
When deployed, the windowbag offers addi-
tional protection for the head. However, it
does not protect your chest or arms.
In the event of a side impact, the windowbag
is deployed on the side on which an impact
occurs.
If the system determines that windowbag
deployment can offer additional protection to
that provided by the seat belt, a windowbag
may deploy in other accident situations
(Y page 57). Automatic front-passenger front air-
bag deactivation
Introduction In order to recognise a child restraint system
on the front-passenger seat, the automatic
front-passenger front airbag deactivation sys- tem categorises the person in the front-
passenger seat. Depending on that result, the
front-passenger front airbag and front-
passenger knee-bag are either enabled or dis- abled. If a rearward-facing child restraint sys-
tem is fitted to the front-passenger seat, the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
must light up after the system self-test and
remain lit. The front-passenger front airbag
and front-passenger kneebag are disabled.
The system does not disable:
R the sidebag
R the windowbag
R the seat belt tensioner
Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with
the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system (Y page 63). If this is
not the case, always install a child restraint
system on a suitable rear seat (Y page 64).
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
be sure to observe the correct positioning of
the child restraint system. Never place
objects under or behind the child restraint
system, e.g. cushions. Only then is the cor-
rect function of the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system
guaranteed. Always observe the information
on suitable positioning of the child restraint
system (Y page 64) in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions. Occupant safety
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Always fit child restraint systems properly,
even if they are not being used. Make sure
that you observe the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation instructions.
You will find further information on stowing
objects, luggage or loads under "Loading
guidelines" . G
WARNING
Child restraint systems or their securing sys-
tems that have been damaged or subjected to a load in an accident cannot perform their
intended protective function. In the event of
an accident, sharp braking or a sudden
change in direction, the child may not be held securely. There is an increased risk of serious
or even fatal injuries.
Immediately replace child restraint systems
that have been damaged or subjected to a
load in an accident. Have the child restraint
securing systems checked in a qualified spe-
cialist workshop before fitting a child restraint
system again.
If it is absolutely necessary to carry a child on the front-passenger seat, be sure to observe
the information on "Child restraint systems
on the front-passenger seat" (Y page 63).
Observe the warning labels in the vehicle inte-
rior and on the child restraint system.
i It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care
products to clean child restraint systems
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain information about this at any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ISOFIX child seat securing system
G
WARNING
ISOFIX child restraint systems do not offer
sufficient protective effect for children whose weight is greater than 22 kg who are securedusing the safety belt integrated in the child
restraint system. The child could, for example, not be restrained correctly in the event of an accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
If the child weighs more than 22 kg, only use
ISOFIX child restraint systems with which the
child is also secured with the vehicle seat belt. Also secure the child restraint system with the Top Tether belt, if available.
When fitting a child restraint system, be sure
to observe the manufacturer's installation
and operating instructions and the instruc-
tions for correct use of the child restraint sys- tem (Y page 64).
Before every trip, make sure that the ISOFIX
child restraint system is engaged correctly in both ISOFIX securing rings.
! When fitting the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the centre seat does not get trapped. Otherwise, the
seat belt could be damaged. :
ISOFIX securing rings
X Install the ISOFIX child restraint system on
both ISOFIX securing rings :.
ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats. ISOFIX securing rings :for
two ISOFIX child restraint systems are fitted
on the left and right of the rear seats.
Secure child restraint systems without an
ISOFIX child seat securing system using the
seat belts in the vehicle. When fitting a child
restraint system, be sure to observe the man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions and the instructions for correct use of
the child restraint system (Y page 64). Children in the vehicle
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partment cover if the luggage compart-
ment cover is fitted.
X Tension Top Tether belt ?. Always comply
with the child restraint system manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
Vehicles with adjustable head restraints: X If necessary, move head restraint :back
down again slightly (Y page 112). Make
sure that you do not interfere with the cor-
rect routing of Top Tether belt ?.Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat
General notes Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than chil-
dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises
that you install a child restraint system on a
rear seat.
Vehicles with the automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation system: if it is abso- lutely necessary to fit a child restraint system
to the front-passenger seat, always observe
the information on "Automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system"
(Y page 51).
You can thus avoid the risks that could arise
as a result of:
R a child restraint system that is not detected
by the automatic front-passenger front air- bag deactivation system
R the unintentional disabling of the front-
passenger front airbag
R the unsuitable positioning of the child
restraint system, e.g. too close to the dash-
board Please observe the warning notice on the
front-passenger sun visor, see the illustra-
tion.
G
WARNING
If you secure a child on the co-driver's seat in a rearward-facing child restraint system and
the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
lights up, the co-driver's airbag could be
deployed in the event of an accident. The childcould be struck by the airbag. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
In this case, always ensure that the co-driver's
airbag is disabled. The PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp must light up.
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
is lit, the front-passenger front airbag is ena-
bled (Y page 43). Children in the vehicle
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Vehicles without the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation
system If the front-passenger seat of your vehicle is
not equipped with the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system,
this is indicated by a special sticker. The
sticker is affixed to the side of the dashboard
on the front-passenger side. The sticker is
visible when you open the front-passenger
door.
In this case, always fit the rearward-facing
child restraint system to a suitable rear seat
(Y page 64).
Observe the following information under
"Rearward-facing child restraint system" and
"Forward-facing child restraint system" as
well as information on the suitable position-
ing of the child restraint system
(Y page 64).
Rearward-facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to fit a rearward-
facing child restraint system to the front-
passenger seat, always make sure that the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is permanently lit (Y page 43) is the
front-passenger front airbag disabled.
Always observe the information on suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 64) in addition to the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation and oper-
ating instructions. Forward-facing child restraint system If it is absolutely necessary to fit a forward-
facing child restraint system to the front-
passenger seat, always move the front-
passenger seat as far back as possible.
Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap
is correctly routed from the vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide on the child
restraint system. The shoulder belt strap
must be routed forwards and downwards
from the vehicle belt outlet. If necessary,
adjust the vehicle belt outlet and the front-
passenger seat accordingly.
Always observe the information on suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 64) in addition to the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation and oper-
ating instructions. Suitable positioning of the child
restraint system
Introduction Only child restraint systems which are
approved in accordance with the ECE stand-
ard ECE R44 are permitted for use in the vehi- cle.
Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat – if it is absolutely necessary
to fit a child restraint system to the front-
passenger seat:
X Always pay attention to the instructions
under "Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat" (Y page 63).
There you will find instructions on how to
correctly route the shoulder belt strap from the vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder belt
guide on the child restraint system
(Y page 64).
X Move the front-passenger seat as far back
as possible.
If you secure a child in a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat, you must also move the 64
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