air filter MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV 2017 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC
Display message ............................ 261
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 190
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Function/notes .............................2 04A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 286
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .135
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 132
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 227
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ................................ 69
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 75
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 71
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .191
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 248
Function/notes ............................ .118
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Additional speedometer ................... 228
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 356
Address book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 277 Adjusting the headlamp range
......... 117
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 278
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 128
Air filter (white display message) .... 251
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 141
Rear ............................................... 142
Setting the centre air vents ........... 142
Setting the side air vents .............. .142
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n.......................... 49
Introduction ..................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Airbags
Display message ............................ 244
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Kneebag ........................................... 48
Sidebag ............................................ 48
Triggering ......................................... 53
Windowba g...................................... 49
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 76
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 76
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 76
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 110
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 189
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 231
AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem ..................................................... 150
AMG RIDE CONTROL
General Information ....................... 189
Anti-glare film .................................... 3014
Index

F
Fault message see Display messages
Favourites
Overview ........................................ 278
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher .............................. .316
First-aid kit ......................................... 316
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 345
Lowering the vehicle ..................... .346
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 343
Raising the vehicle ......................... 344
Removing a wheel .......................... 345
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 344
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 342
MOExtended tyres ......................... 318
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 317
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 319
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 301
Foglamps
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 350
Two-way radio ................................ 350
Front foglamps
Display message ............................ 247
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 244
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 49
Problems ......................................... 53
System self-test ............................... 52
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ............................................... 291
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 354
Consumption statistics .................. 221 Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 221
Displaying the range .....................
.221
Driving tips ................................... .169
E10 ................................................ 353
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (petrol) ................................ 353
Important safety notes .................. 353
Low outside temperatures ............. 355
Notes for Mercedes ‑AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 354
Problem (malfunction) ................... 165
Quality (diesel )............................... 354
Refuelling ....................................... 163
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 353
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 164
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 251
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Gauge .............................................. 34
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 353
Problem (malfunction) ................... 165
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 332
Before changing ............................. 332
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 332
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 332
Important safety notes .................. 331 G
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 231
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 26
Glove compartment .......................... 289
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See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 277 12
Index

Overview of climate control systems
General notes
Observe the settings recommended on the fol-
lowing pages. Otherwise, the windows could
mist up.
To prevent the windows from misting up:
R switch off climate control only briefly
R activate air-recirculation mode only briefly
R activate the "Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion" function
R activate the "Windscreen demisting" function
briefly, if required
The air-conditioning system or THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control regulates the temper-ature and the humidity of the vehicle interior andfilters undesirable substances from the air.
The air-conditioning system or THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control can only be operatedwhen the engine is running. Optimum operation
is only achieved with the side windows and pan- orama sliding sunroof closed.
The "Residual heat" function can only be
switched on or off if the ignition is switched off
(Y page 137).
Always keep the ventilation flaps behind the
side panelling clear (Y page 122). Otherwise the
vehicle will not be ventilated correctly.
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during
warm weather, e.g. using the convenience
opening feature (Y page 98). This will speed up the cooling process and the desired inte-
rior temperature will be reached more
quickly.
i The integrated filter filters out most parti-
cles of dust and soot and completely filters
out pollen. With THERMOTRONIC automatic
climate control, gaseous pollutants and
odours will also be reduced. A clogged filter
reduces the amount of air supplied to the
vehicle interior. For this reason, you should
always observe the interval for replacing the
filter, which is specified in the Service Book-
let. As this depends on environmental condi-
tions, e.g. heavy air pollution, the interval may be shorter than stated in the Service Booklet.
i Vehicles with auxiliary heating:
Under
certain environmental conditions, the resid-
ual heat function may be activated automati-
cally an hour after the ignition key has been
removed in order to dry the automatic climate control. The blue LED on the rocker switch in
the centre console lights up when the active
function to dry the automatic climate control is on. The vehicle is then ventilated for
30 minutes.
Vehicles without auxiliary heating: Under
certain environmental conditions, the resid-
ual heat function may be activated automati-
cally an hour after the ignition key has been
removed in order to dry the automatic climate control. The vehicle is then ventilated for
30 minutes. 128
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

Always touch the vehicle body before opening
the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. This discharges any electrostatic
charge that may have built up. G
WARNING
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash
point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running,
components in the exhaust system may over-
heat unnoticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with petrol. Never add petrol to
diesel fuel.
! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel can
result in damage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
! Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, fuel can enter the fuel system.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
result in damage to the fuel system and the
engine. The repair costs are high. Notify a
qualified specialist workshop and have the
fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
! Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
! Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can.
The fuel lines and/or the fuel injection system could otherwise be blocked by particles fromthe fuel can.
Do not get back into the vehicle during the refu-
elling process; Otherwise, electrostatic charge
could build up again.
If you overfill the fuel tank, some fuel may spray out when you remove the fuel pump nozzle.
Further information on fuel and fuel quality
(Y page 352). Refuelling
General information Observe the important safety notes
(Y
page 163).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked/locked automat-
ically when you unlock/lock the vehicle with the
key.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
æ in the instrument cluster. The arrow next
to the filling pump indicates the side of the vehi- cle.
Opening the fuel filler flap :
Opens the fuel filler flap
; Tyre pressure table
= Inserts the fuel filler cap
? Instruction label on the fuel type to be refu-
elled
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function
or KEYLESS ‑GO:
X Open the driver's door.
The vehicle electronics are now in position
g. This is the same as “key removed”.
X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings open.
X Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the
inside of fuel filler flap =.
X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and
refuel.
X Fill the tank only until the pump nozzle
switches off. 164
RefuellingDriving an
d parking

with a visual and acoustic warning. There is a
risk of an accident.
Apply the brakes yourself in these situations
and try to take evasive action.
! When Distance Pilot DISTRONIC or the
HOLD function is activated, the vehicle
brakes automatically in certain situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC and the HOLD
function in the following or similar situations:
R when towing away
R in a car wash
If you fail to adapt your driving style, Distance
Pilot DISTRONIC can neither reduce the risk of
an accident nor override the laws of physics.
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions. Dis-
tance Pilot DISTRONIC is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time
and for staying in lane.
Do not use Distance Pilot DISTRONIC:
R in road and traffic conditions that do not allow
you to maintain a constant speed, e.g. in
heavy traffic or on winding roads.
R on smooth or slippery roads. Braking or accel-
erating can cause the drive wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle could then skid.
R in poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow.
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC may not detect nar-
row vehicles driving in front, e.g. motorcycles, or
vehicles driving on a different line.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
impaired in the following situations:
R dirt on the sensors or obscured sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radar sources
R strong radar reflections, e.g. in multi-storey
car parks
If Distance Pilot DISTRONIC no longer detects a vehicle in front, Distance Pilot DISTRONIC may
unexpectedly accelerate to the speed stored. This speed can:
R be too high for a filter lane or a slip road
R be so high on the right lane that you pass
vehicles driving in the left lane
R be so high in the left lane that you pass vehi-
cles driving in the right lane
If a new driver takes over, advise the new driver
of the speed stored.
Cruise control lever :
To store the current speed or a higher speed
; To set the specified minimum distance
= LIM indicator lamp
? To store the current speed or re-call the last
stored speed
A To store the current speed or a lower speed
B To switch between Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC and the variable limiter
C To deactivate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
With the cruise control lever, you can operate
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC and the variable lim-
iter.
LIM indicator lamp =on the cruise control lever
indicates which system you have selected:
R LIM indicator lamp = =off: Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC is selected.
R LIM indicator lamp = =on: variable limiter is
selected.
Selecting Distance Pilot DISTRONIC X
Check whether LIM indicator lamp =is off. Driving systems
181Driving and parking Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions 4
Add 1 litre engine Add 1 litre engine
oil when next refu‐ oil when next refu‐
elling elling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
! Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cooling
system. Otherwise the engine will be damaged.
X Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest (Y page 304).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 305).
If you have to top up the engine oil frequently:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop and have the engine
checked.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any quali-
fied specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-
benz.co m. 4
Engine oil level Engine oil level
Stop Stop
vehicle
vehicle Switch
Switch
engine off
engine off The engine oil level is too low. There is a risk of engine damage.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 166).
X Check the engine oil level (Y page 304).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 305).æ
Reserve fuel level Reserve fuel level The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated if the fuel level drops
into the reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. ç There is very little fuel in the fuel tank.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated.
X You must refuel at the nearest filling station. ¸
Replace air cleaner Replace air cleaner Vehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is dirty and must be
replaced.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. !
Clean the fuel fil‐ Clean the fuel fil‐
ter ter Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The water
must be drained off.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
251On-board computer and displays Z

oil level. Observe the notes on the engine oil
level (Y
page 304).
The multifunction display shows a service mes-
sage for a few seconds, e.g.:
R Service A in .. days Service A in .. days
R Service A due
Service A due
R Service A overdue by .. days
Service A overdue by .. days
Depending on the operating conditions of the
vehicle, the remaining time or distance until the
next service due date is displayed.
The letter indicates which service is due. A A
stands for a minor service and B
Bfor a major ser-
vice. A number or another letter may be dis-
played after the letter.
For certain countries only: the position after the
letter A Aor B
Bindicates any necessary additional
maintenance work. If you notify a qualified spe-
cialist workshop of this display, you will receive a statement on the associated costs.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does
not take into account any periods of time during
which the battery is disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service sched-
ule:
X Note down the service due date displayed in
the multifunction display before disconnect-
ing the battery.
or
X After reconnecting the battery, subtract the
battery disconnection periods from the ser-
vice date shown on the display. Hiding service messages
X Press the aor% button on the steering
wheel. Displaying service messages
X Switch the ignition on.
X Press the =or; button to select the
Serv. Serv. menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
ASSYST
ASSYST PLUS
PLUSsubmenu and confirm by press-
ing the abutton.
The service due date appears in the multi-
function display. Information about service
Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service
interval display !
If the ASSYST PLUS service interval display
has been inadvertently reset, this setting can
be corrected at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Have service work carried out as described in the Service Booklet. This may otherwise lead
to increased wear and damage to the major
assemblies or the vehicle.
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the
ASSYST PLUS service interval display after the
service work has been carried out. You can also
obtain further information on maintenance
work, for example.
Special service requirements The prescribed service interval is based on nor-
mal operation of the vehicle. Service work will
need to be performed more often if the vehicle is
operated under arduous conditions or increased loads, for example:
R Regular city driving with frequent intermedi-
ate stops
R If the vehicle is primarily used to travel short
distances
R For frequent use in mountainous terrain or on
poor road surfaces
R If the engine is often left idling for long periods
R In particularly dusty conditions, or if air-recir-
culation mode is frequently used.
In these or similar operating conditions, have
the interior filter, engine air cleaner, engine oil
and oil filter, for example, changed more fre-
quently. The tyres must be checked more fre-
quently if the vehicle is operated under
increased loads. Further information can be
obtained at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network is
also available in other countries. You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. ASSYST PLUS
307Maintenance and care Z

Diesel engines with a
diesel particle filter MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval GLA 180 d
226.51, 229.31,
229.51, 229.52 All other models
228.51, 229.31,
229.51, 229.52 Diesel engines without a
diesel particle filter MB-Freigabe or
MB-Approval All models
Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils
for Mercedes-AMG vehicles.
i If the engine oils listed in the table are not
available, you may add the following engine
oils until the next engine oil change:
R Petrol engines: MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval 229.3 or ACEA A3/B3
R Diesel engines: MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval 229.3, 229.5 or ACEA C3
It may be used only once and the topping-up
quantity must not exceed 1.0 l.
Filling capacities The following values refer to an engine oil
change, including the oil filter. Model Replacement
amount GLA 180
GLA 200
5.8 l
GLA 180 d
4.5 l
GLA 220
GLA 250
GLA 250 4MATIC
5.6 l
Mercedes
‑AMG GLA 45
4MATIC 5.5 l
All other models
6.5 l
Additives
!
Do not use any additives with the engine oil.
This could damage the engine. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
The brake fluid continuously absorbs mois-
ture from the air. This results in the boiling
point of the brake fluid lowering. If the boiling
point of the brake fluid is too low, vapour
pockets may form when the brakes are sub-
jected to a heavy load. This would impair brak- ing efficiency. There is a risk of an accident.
Have the brake fluid renewed at the prescri-
bed intervals.
When handling brake fluid, observe the impor-
tant safety notes on service products
(Y page 352).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found in the Service Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can be
obtained at any qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the replace- ment confirmed in the Service Booklet. Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you top up
the antifreeze. Make sure that antifreeze is
not spilled next to the filler neck. Thoroughly
clean the antifreeze from components before
starting the engine.
! Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Ser-
vice Products, MB Specifications for Service 356
Service products and capacitiesTechnical data