MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV 2017 Owner's Manual

Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 135
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blad e.............. 126
Switching on/of f........................... 124
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 46
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 113
Dipping (manual) ........................... 112
Reflective safety vest ....................... 315
Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 163
Notes for Mercedes‑ AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 354
Refuelling process ......................... 164
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 138
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 140
Replacing bulbs
Brake lamp .................................... 123
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 122
Fitting/removing the cover (front
wheel arch) .................................... 121
Important safety notes .................. 120
Main-beam headlamp s................... 122
Overview of bulb types .................. 121
Rear fog lamp ................................ 123
Turn signals (front) ......................... 122
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 123
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 140
Rescue card ......................................... 30
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 251
Warning lamp ................................. 272
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 137
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 243
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 272 Warning lamp (function) ................... 42
Rev counter ........................................ 217
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 153
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 156
Reversing camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 202
Cleaning instructions ..................... 311
Coupling up a trailer function ........ 203
Display in the multimedia system .. 201
Function/note s............................. 200
General notes ................................ 200
Switching on/of f........................... 201
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 98
Tailgate ............................................ 89
Reversing function
Roller sunblind ............................... 103
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 247
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 103
Roof carrier ........................................ 296
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 314
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 358
Route guidance
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
see Occupant safety
Safety net
Attaching ....................................... 294
Important safety information ......... 294
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 286
Inserting/removing ........................ 286
Removing ....................................... 286
SD memory card
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 110
Correct driver's seat position ........ 106 18
Index

Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 292
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 44
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 231
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat bel t......................... 45
Adjusting the height ......................... 45
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Display message ............................ 242
Fastening ......................................... 45
Important safety guidelines ............. 43
Introduction ..................................... 43
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 46
Releasing ......................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Warning lamp (function) ................... 46
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 108
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 107
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 110
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 108
Cleaning the cover ......................... 313
Important safety notes .................. 106
Seat heating problem .................... 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 115
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 110
Securing a load .................................. 293
Securing luggage ............................... 293
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 311
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 228
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 356
Coolant (engine) ............................ 356
Engine oil ....................................... 355 Fuel ................................................ 352
Important safety notes .................. 352
Washer fluid ................................... 357
Setting a speed
see Cruise control
Setting the air distribution ............... 133
Setting the airflow ............................ 134
Setting the date/time format
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Setting the language
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Setting the time
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 231
On-board computer ....................... 228
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 232
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 153
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 117
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 99
Convenience opening ...................... 98
Important safety notes .................... 97
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Resetting ....................................... 100
Reversing feature ............................. 98
Sidebag ................................................ 48
SIM card
Inserting ........................................ 284
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
SMS
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Snow chains ...................................... 337
Socket
Luggage compartment ................... 299
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 299
General notes ................................ 299
Rear compartment ......................... 299
Sound
Switching on/of f........................... 278 Index
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Spare wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................30
Spectacles compartment ................. 289
Speed limiter
Display message ............................2 55
Important safety notes .................. 178
Selecting ........................................ 179
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 228
Digital ............................................ 222
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 217
Selecting a display unit .................. 228
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 73
Warning lamp ................................. 270
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 188
Important safety notes .................. 187
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 145
Starting the engine ........................ 146
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 145
Starting the engine
see Starting (engine)
STEER CONTROL .................................. 75
Steering
Display message ............................ 262
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 111
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 218
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Gearshift paddle s........................... 161
Important safety notes .................. 111
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 161
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 232Stowage compartment
Map pockets .................................. 290
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 289
Armrest (under) ............................. 290
Centre console .............................. 289
Centre console (rear) ..................... 290
Cup holde r..................................... 296
Glove compartment ....................... 289
Important safety information ......... 288
Spectacles compartment ............... 289
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 290
Stowage net ....................................... 290
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 290
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tyres .................................... 336
Sun visor ............................................ 297
Suspension settings
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 189
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 286 T
Tail lamps see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 261
Emergency unlocking ................. 94, 97
Important safety notes .................... 89
Limiting the opening angle ............... 93
Obstruction detectio n...................... 89
Opening dimensions ...................... 358
Opening/closing (from outside) .. 90, 95 Opening/closing automatically
from inside ....................................... 92
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 90
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 352
Information .................................... 350
Trailer load s................................... 359 20
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Tyres/wheels ................................. 347
Vehicle data ................................... 358
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 225
Authorising a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 281
Authorising a mobile phone via
the device manager (connecting) ... 282
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 282
Connecting a Mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................2 80
Display message ............................ 263
Introduction ................................... 225
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 225
Number from the phone book ....... .225
Redialling ....................................... 226
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 225
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 277
Telephone compartment ................ 290
Telephone module with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) Activating and connecting the
module .......................................... .284
Charging a mobile phone .............. .286
Connecting the mobile phone ....... .284
Connecting the module via a USB
cable .............................................. 283
Data modem mode ........................ 285
Installing the module ..................... 283
Introduction ................................... 283
Saving/deleting the PIN for the
SIM card ........................................ 285
Settings ......................................... 285
SIM card mode .............................. 284
Text messages ............................... 285
Transferring the phone book .......... 285
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 218
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .231
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .231
Outside temperature ..................... .217
Setting (climate control) ................ 133
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 231 TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................ .176
Text messages
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth ®
(SAP profile) ....................... 285
Through-loading ................................ 291
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 232
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 319
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety notes .................. 319
Storage location ............................ 317
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 321
Tyre pressure reached ................... 321
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Total distance recorder .................... 221
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 76
Deactivating ..................................... 77
Function .......................................... .76
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 331
Fitting the towing eye .................... 328
Important safety notes .................. 327
Removing the towing eye ............... 329
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 327
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 330
Transporting the vehicle ................ 330
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 359
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75
Failure check for LEDs ................... 216
General notes ................................ 213
Parking Pilot .................................. 196
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 147
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 262
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 328
Removing the towing eye ............... 329
With both axles on the ground ....... 329
With front axle raised ..................... 329
Towing eye ......................................... 317 Index
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Traction system
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 208
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 226
Display message ............................ 254
Function/note s............................. 207
Important safety notes .................. 208
Instrument cluster display ............. 208
Trailer
Folding the ball coupling in/out ..... 214
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 216
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 210
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 312
Coupling up a traile r...................... 215
Decoupling a traile r....................... 215
Driving tips .................................... 213
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 215
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 214
Important safety notes .................. 212
Lights display message .................. 246
Power supply ................................. 215
Trailer load s................................... 359
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 155
Transporting the vehicle .................. 330
Travelling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 175
Driving downhill ............................. 176
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 175
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 313
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 221
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 221
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 222
Turn signal lamp
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 123 Turn signals
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 122
Switching on/of f........................... 118
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 224
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 350
Installation ..................................... 350
Transmission output (maximum) .... 350
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre inflation compressor
see TIREFIT kit
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 340
Display message ............................ 256
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 321
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 321
Recommended ............................... 337
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 339
Important safety notes .................. 339
Restarting ...................................... 339
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 340
Function/note s............................. 340
General notes ................................ 340
Important safety notes .................. 340
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 342
Restarting ...................................... 341
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Warning message .......................... 341
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 342
Checking ........................................ 334
Direction of rotation ...................... 343
Display message ............................ 256
General notes ................................ 347
Important safety notes .................. 334
Information on driving .................... 334
M+S tyres ...................................... 336
MOExtended tyre s......................... 336
Replacing ....................................... 342
Service life ..................................... 335
Storing ........................................... 343 22
Index

Summer tyres ................................ 336
Tyre size (data
).............................. 347
Tyre tread ...................................... 335
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 87
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 231
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 287 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 298
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 30
Data acquisition ............................... 30
Display message ............................ 258
Electronics ..................................... 350
Equipment ....................................... 27
Implied warranty .............................. 30
Individual settings .......................... 228
Leaving parked up ......................... 169
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 88
Locking (key) ................................... 79
Lowering ........................................ 346
Pulling away ................................... 146
Raising ........................................... 344
Registration ..................................... 30
Securing from rolling away ............ 344
Transporting .................................. 330
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 88
Unlocking (key) ................................ 79
Vehicle data ................................... 358
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Boot load (maximum) ..................... 358
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 358
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 359
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 359 Vehicle dimensions
........................... 358
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 88
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 351
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 317
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 141
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 224
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
VIN
Seat ............................................... 352
Type plate ...................................... 351 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 267
Active Brake Assist ........................ 275
Brakes ........................................... 266
Distance warning signal ................. 275
ESP ®
.............................................. 269
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 270
Fuel tank ........................................ 272
LIM (cruise control )........................ 176
LIM (Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ).... 181
LIM (variable limiter) ...................... 178
Overview .......................................... 34
Reserve fuel ................................... 272
Seat belt ........................................ 265
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 276
Warning triangle ................................ 316
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 263
Weather display (COMAND Online)
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 347
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 346
Wheel chock ...................................... 344
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 342
Changing/replacing ....................... 342
Checking ........................................ 334
Cleaning ......................................... 310
Emergency spare wheel ................. 348
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 345 Index
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Important safety notes .................. 334
Information on driving .................... 334
Removing a wheel
.......................... 345
Storing ........................................... 343
Tightening torque ........................... 346
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 347
Wheels and tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 343
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 243
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 310
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 134
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Important safety notes .................. 357
Topping up ..................................... 306
Windscreen wipers
Display message ............................ 263
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Rear window wipe r........................ 124
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 125
Switching on/of f........................... 124
Winter driving
General notes ................................ 336
Winter operation
Slippery road surfaces ................... 172
Snow chains .................................. 337
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 229
M+S tyres ...................................... 336
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 310
Important safety notes .................. 125
Replacing (on the rear window )..... 126
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 313
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/of f........................... 134 24
Index

Introduction
The printed Owner's Manual provides informa-
tion about the safe operation of your vehicle.
The Digital Owner's Manual provides compre-
hensive and specifically adapted information on
your vehicle's equipment and multimedia sys-
tem. You can call up the Digital Owner's Manual
via the multimedia system.
i You will not incur any costs when calling up
the Digital Owner's Manual. The Digital Own-
er's Manual works without connecting to the
internet.
There are three ways to access the topics of the Digital Owner's Manual:
R Visual search
The visual search allows you to explore your
vehicle "virtually". Starting from either the
vehicle exterior view or interior view, you can
access many of the different topics covered
by the Digital Owner's Manual. To access the vehicle interior section, select the "Vehicle
interior" view.
R Keyword search
The keyword search allows you to search for a
keyword by entering characters.
R Contents
You can select individual sections in the con-
tents.
i The Digital Owner's Manual is deactivated
for safety reasons while driving. Operation
Calling up the Digital Owner's Manual
X Press the Øbutton on the centre console.
The vehicle overview appears.
X Select the "Owner's Manual" menu item by
turning 3or pressing 7the controller.
X Acknowledge 7the message about the
warning and safety notes.
The basic menu for the Digital Owner's Man-
ual appears. Operating the Digital Owner's Manual
General notes Please observe the information about the oper-
ation of the controller (Y page 278).
Content pages You can access the pages of content by means
of a visual search or a keyword search or by
using the table of contents.
X
To scroll forwards/backwards: turn3
the controller.
X To display in full-screen or animation: slide
8 the controller to the left :.
X To select information text or save book-
marks:
slide9 the controller to the
right ;.
X To select a link: slide6the controller
downwards =.
X To exit a content page: select the%
symbol ?.
X To call up the basic menu of the Digital
Owner's Manual:
select theÞsymbol
A.
X To switch functions to the multimedia
system using the buttons on the centre
console: press the $,%,ÕorØ
button.
The selected menu appears. The Digital Own- er's Manual remains open in the background. Digital Owner's Manual
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Environmental protection
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
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 tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Take-back of end-of-life vehicles
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your end-of-life
vehicle for environmentally-friendly disposal in
accordance with the European Union (EU) End-
Of-Life Vehicles Directive.
A network of vehicle take-back points and dis-
mantlers has been established for you to return
your vehicle. You can leave it at any of these
points free of charge. This makes an important
contribution to closing the recycling circle and
conserving resources.
For further information about the recycling and
disposal of end-of-life vehicles, and the take-
back conditions, please visit the national
Mercedes-Benz website for your country. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well as
control units and sensors for these restraint
systems, may be installed in the following
areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
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Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified
specialist workshop.
You could jeopardise the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tyres and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety that have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual- ity. Use only tyres, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and conver-
sion parts and accessories that have been spe-
cifically approved for your vehicle for their reli-
ability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing
market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to
assess other parts. Mercedes-Benz therefore
accepts no responsibility for the use of such
parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they
have been officially approved or independently
approved by a testing centre.
In Germany, certain parts are officially approved for installation or modification only if they com-
ply with legal requirements. This also applies to some other countries. All genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts meet the approval requirements. The
use of non-approved parts may invalidate the
vehicle's general operating permit.
This is the case:
R if they cause a change of the vehicle type from
that for which the vehicle's general operating permit was granted
R if other road users could be endangered
R if the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected
Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) (Y page 351) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts. Owner's Manual
Vehicle equipment
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available for your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-spe-
cific differences are possible. Note that your
vehicle may not be fitted with all features
described. This is also the case for systems
and functions relevant to safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may differ from
that in the descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase contract documentation
for your vehicle contains a list of all the systems in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The Owner's Manual and Service Booklet are
important documents and should be kept in the
vehicle. Operating safety
Declarations of conformity
Wireless vehicle components The following information applies to all compo-
nents of the vehicle and the information sys-
tems and communication devices integrated
into the vehicle that receive and/or transmit
radio waves:
The components of this vehicle that receive
and/or transmit radio waves are compliant with
the basic requirements and all other relevant
conditions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You can
obtain further information from any Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
Electromagnetic compatibility The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehicle
components has been checked and certified
according to the currently valid version of Reg-
ulation ECE-R 10.
Jack Copy and translation of the original declaration
of conformity:
EC declaration of conformity
1. The signatory, as a representative
Manufacturer:
BRANO a.s.
74741 Hradec nad Moravicí, Opav-
ská 1000,
Czech Republic
ID no.: 64-387-5933
VAT ID no.: CZ64-387-5933 Operating safety
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