fuel MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV 2018 Owner's Manual

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................24
Introduction .......................................... .24
Operation ............................................... 24
Introduction ......................................... 25
Protecting the environment ...................2 5
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .25
Operator's Manual ................................. 26
Service and vehicle operation ................2 6
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR codes for the rescue card ................2 8
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 28
Information on copyright ....................... 29
At a glance ........................................... 31
Cockpit .................................................. 31
Instrument cluster ................................. 32
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33
Center console ...................................... 34
Door control panel ................................. 37
Overhead control panel .........................3 8
Safety................................................... 39
Panic alarm ............................................ 39
Occupant safety .................................... 39
Children in the vehicle ........................... 53
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 59
Driving safety systems ........................... 60
Protection against theft .........................6 7
Opening and closing...........................69
SmartKey ............................................... 69
Doors ..................................................... 75
Cargo compartment .............................. .77
Side windows ......................................... 83
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 87
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....91
Correct driver's seat position ................ 91
Seats ..................................................... 91
Steering wheel ....................................... 96 Mirrors ................................................... 97
Memory function ................................... 99
Lights and windshield wipers
..........101
Exterior lighting ................................... 101
Interior lighting .................................... 104
Replacing bulbs ................................... 105
Windshield wipers ................................ 108
Climate control ................................. 112
Overview of climate control systems ... 112
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 117
Air vents .............................................. 122
Driving and parking ..........................123
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 123
Driving ................................................. 123
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ......... 130
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 131
Automatic transmission ....................... 132
Refueling ............................................. 140
Parking ................................................ 143
Driving tips .......................................... 146
Driving systems ................................... 154
On-board computer and displays ....185
Important safety notes ........................ 185
Displays and operation ........................ 185
Menus and submenus ......................... 188
Display messages ................................ 200
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 227
Multimedia system ...........................239
General notes ...................................... 239
Important safety notes ........................ 239
Function restrictions ............................ 239
Operating system ................................ 240
Stowage and features ......................247
Loading guidelines ............................... 247
Stowage areas ..................................... 247
2Contents

Opening (from inside) ......................75
Drinking and drivin g........................ .146
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 136
Display ...........................................1 34
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 132
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seat
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 274
Driving dynamics display
Off-road program ........................... 168
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 153
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 150
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 61
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 62
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 60
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .............................6 7
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61
Distance warning function ............... 61
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 67
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 63
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 60
STEER CONTROL ............................. 67
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 156
Off-road program ........................... 167
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 168
Parking Pilot .................................. 171
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 164
Start-off assist ............................... 163
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 178
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 165
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 180 Blind Spot Assist ............................ 181
Cruise control ................................ 154
Display message ............................ 216
HOLD function ............................... 162
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 183
Lane Tracking package .................. 181
Rear view camera .......................... 175
Driving tips
Automatic transmissi on ................. 135
Bra

kes ........................................... 148
Break-in period .............................. 123
Checking brake lining thickness .... 149
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 162
Downhill gradient ........................... 148
Drinking and driving ....................... 146
Driving in winter ............................. 150
Driving on flooded roads ................ 150
Driving on sand .............................. 153
Driving on wet roads ...................... 150
Exhaust check ............................... 146
Fuel ................................................ 146
General .......................................... 146
Hydroplaning ................................. 150
Icy road surfaces ........................... 150
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 149
Off-road driving .............................. 151
Snow chains .................................. 302
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 123
Tire ruts ......................................... 153
Traveling uphill ............................... 153
Wet road surface ........................... 148
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ............................. 166
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 192
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
DYNAMIC SELECT button
Climate control (3-zone automaticclimate control) ............................. 117
Climate control (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 114
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 130
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............ 131
Index9

Exhaust check.................................. .146
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 279
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 278
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 97
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 98
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 98
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 98
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 98
Setting ............................................. 98
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 100
Storing the parking position ............. 99
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 248
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 241
Filler cap
see Refueling
First-aid kit ......................................... 283
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 284
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 284
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 285
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 268
Fog lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 326
Two-way radio ................................ 326
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ............................................... 249
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 330
Consumption statistics .................. 189 Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 189
Displaying the range ...................... 189
Driving tips .................................... 146
E10 ................................................ 329
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 329
Important safety notes .................. 329
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Refueling ........................................ 140
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 329
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 141
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 189
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 329
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 298
Before changing ............................. 297
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 297
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 298
Important safety notes .................. 297
G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 267
General notes ................................ 264
Important safety notes .................. 264
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 66
Problems when programming ........2 66
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 265
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 265
Gasoline ............................................. 329
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 197
Genuine parts ...................................... 25
Glove box ...........................................2 48
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Index11

PASSENGER AIR BAGDisplay message ............................2 09
Indicator lamps ................................ 40
Problem (malfunction) ................... 209
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 59
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 79
Power washers .................................. 275
Power windows
see Side windows
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 67
Immobilizer ...................................... 67
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 127
General notes ................................ 127
Hill start assist ............................... 127
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 164
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 164
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 198
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 191
see Digital Operator's Manual
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27 Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel)
.... 88
Reading lamp ..................................... 104
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................1 22
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 212
Replacing bulbs .............................1 07
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 251
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 251
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 177
Cleaning instructions ..................... 278
Display in the multimedia system .. 176
Function/notes .............................1 75
General notes ................................ 175
Switching on/off ........................... 176
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 97
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 98
Reflective safety jacket .................... 282
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 332
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 140
Refueling process .......................... 141
see Fu

el
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 264
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 265
Replacing bulbs
Brake lamp ....................................1 07
16Index

High-beam headlamps ................... 106
Important safety notes .................. 105
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 106
Low-beam headlamps .................... 106
Overview of bulb types .................. 105
Rear fog lamp ................................ 107
Turn signals (front) ......................... 107
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 107
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 215
Warning lamp ................................. 234
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 121
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 207
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 234
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 134
Reversing feature
Roller sunblind ................................. 89
Side windows ................................... 83
Tailgate ............................................ 78
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 88
Roof carrier ........................................ 253
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 281
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 333
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 53
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 245 Inserting/removing ........................ 245
Removing ....................................... 245
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 91
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 43
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Correct usage .................................. 42
Fastening ......................................... 43
Important safety guidelines ............. 41
Introduction ..................................... 40
Releasing ......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 227
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 93
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 92
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 95
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 95
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 93
Cleaning the cover ......................... 280
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 251
Important safety notes .................... 91
Seat heating problem ...................... 96
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 100
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 95
Section
Cargo compartment ......................... 77
Securing cargo .................................. 252
Selecting a gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 278
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 195
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Index17

Service productsBrake fluid .....................................3 31
Coolant (engine) ............................ 331
Engine oil ....................................... 330
Fuel ................................................ 328
Important safety notes .................. 328
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 332
Washer fluid ................................... 332
Setting a speed
see Cruise control
Setting the air distribution ...............118
Setting the airflow ............................ 119
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 39
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 197
On-board computer ....................... 195
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 198
Side impact air bag .............................4 6
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 213
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 277
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Convenience opening feature ..........8 4
Important safety information ........... 83
Opening/closing .............................. 84
Problem (malfunction) .....................8 6
Resettin g........................................ .86
Reversin gfeature ............................ .83
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the bat

tery ....................... 72 Changing the programming .............7
1
Checking the battery ...................... .72
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Convenience opening feature .......... 84
Dis play message ............................ 226
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .69
Important safety notes .................... 69
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 71
Loss .................................................7 3
Mechanical key ................................ 71
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 124
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 73
Starting the engine ........................ 126
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 124
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 126
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Snow chains ...................................... 302
Sockets
Center console .............................. 257
General notes ................................ 256
Luggage compartment ...................2 57
Rear compartment ......................... 257
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 240
Special seat belt retractor .................. 54
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 196
Digital ............................................ 190
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 185
Selecting the display unit ...............1 95
SPORT handli ng mo
de
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 163
Important safety notes .................. 163
18Index

Start/Stop buttonRemoving ....................................... 125
Starting the engine ........................ 126
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 125
STEER CONTROL ..................................6 7
Steering
Display message ............................2 25
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 96
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 186
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Important safety notes .................... 96
Paddle shifters ............................... 138
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 138
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 198
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 248
Armrest (under) ............................. 249
Center console .............................. 248
Center console (rear) ..................... 249
Cup holders ................................... 253
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 248
Glove box ....................................... 248
Important safety information ......... 247
Map pockets .................................. 249
Stowage net ................................... 249
Stowage net ....................................... 249
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 301
Sun visor ............................................ 255
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 165
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 121
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 245
T
Tachometer ........................................ 185 Tail lamps
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 224
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 77
Limiting the opening angle ............... 82
Obstruction detection ...................... 78
Opening dimensions ...................... 333
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 78
Opening/closing automatically
from inside ....................................... 81
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 79
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 328
Information .................................... 326
Tires/wheels ................................. 323
Vehicle data ................................... 333
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 260
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 261
Downloading routes ....................... 263
Emergency call .............................. 258
General notes ................................ 257
Geo fencing ................................... 264
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 262
MB info call button ........................ 260
Remote vehicle locking .................. 262
Roadside Assistance button .......... 259
Search & Send ............................... 261
Self-test ......................................... 257
Speed alert .................................... 263
System .......................................... 257
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 264
Vehicle Health Check .................... 263
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 262
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 193
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 243
Index19

Type identification platesee Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 76
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 75
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 197
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ...............................................2 46
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........255
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 222
Equipment ....................................... 26
Individual settings .......................... 195
Limited Warranty .............................2 8
Loading .......................................... 310
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 77
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 69
Lowering ........................................ 323
Maintenance .................................... 26
Parking for a long period ................ 145
Pulling away ................................... 127
Raising ........................................... 321
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 321
Transporting .................................. 296
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 76
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 69
Vehicle data ................................... 333
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 333
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 334
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 334
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 333 Vehicle emergency locking
................ 77
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 327
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 283
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 122
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 192
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
VIN
Seat ............................................... 328
Type plate ...................................... 327
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 230
Active Brake Assist ........................ 237
Brakes ........................................... 229
Check Engine ................................. 234
Coolant .......................................... 235
Distance warning ........................... 237
ESP
®.............................................. 231
ESP®OFF ....................................... 232
Fuel tank ........................................ 234
Overview .......................................... 32
Reserve fuel ................................... 234
Restraint system ............................ 234
Seat belt ........................................ 227
SPORT handling mode ................... 232
Tire pressure monitor .................... 238
Warning triangle ................................ 283
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 225
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 239
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 323
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 323
Wheel chock ...................................... 321
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 319
Checking ........................................ 299
Cleaning ......................................... 277
Emergency spare wheel ................. 324
22Index

Protecting 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 Operator's Manual requires you to
dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-
use them. Observe the relevant environmental
rules and regulations when disposing of materi-
als. In this way you will help to protect the envi-
ronment.
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 sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts25
Introduction
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affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immedi-
ately to have the problem diagnosed and recti-
fied. If the problem is not resolved to your sat-
isfaction, please discuss the problem again with
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec-
essary, contact us at one of the following
addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
3 Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Limited Warranty
!
Observe the notes in this Operator's Manual
regarding the correct operation of your vehi-
cle and possible damage to the vehicle. Dam-
age to the vehicle which is caused by violation
of these notes is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or the new
or used-vehicle warranty.
QR codes for the rescue card
The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the
event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate res-
cue card for your vehicle. The current rescue
card contains the most important information
about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the
routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data storage
A wide range of electronic components in your
vehicle contain data memories. These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
Rthe vehicle's operating state
Rincidents
Rmalfunctions
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
Roperating conditions of system components,
e.g. fluid levels
Rthe vehicle's status messages and those of its
individual components, e.g. number of wheel
revolutions/speed, deceleration in move-
ment, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal
position
Rmalfunctions and defects in important system
components, e.g. lights, brakes
Rvehicle reactions and operating conditions in
special driving situations, e.g. air bag deploy-
ment, intervention of stability control sys-
tems
Rambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature
This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
Rassist in recognizing and rectifying malfunc-
tions and defects
Ranalyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
Roptimize vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data memor
y
and malfunction data memory.
Services include, for example:
Rrepair services
Rservice processes
Rwarranties
Rquality assurance
The vehicle is read out by employees of the ser-
vice network (including the manufacturer) using
special diagnostic testers. More detailed infor-
mation is obtained from it, if required.
After a malfunction has been rectified, the infor-
mation is deleted from the malfunction memory or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are con-
ceivable in which this technical data, in connec-
28Data stored in the vehicle
Introduction