check engine MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class 2014 R131 Owner's Manual

Manual drive program
....................169
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............170
Overview ........................................ 163
Problem (malfunction) ...................172
Program selector button ................167
Pulling away ................................... 158
Selector lever ................................ 163
Starting the engine ........................157
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......168
Transmission position displa y........ 165
Transmission positions ..................166
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 172
Autostore ........................................... 438
AUX (audio) Notes/socket ................................ 476
Switching to ................................... 476
AUX (video)
Setting the volume and sound .......484
Showing/hiding the menu .............484
Switching to ................................... 484
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 488
Avoiding an area ................................ 377B
Back button ....................................... 297
Balance, adjusting .............................300
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................71
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 72
Bass, setting ...................................... 300
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes ....................85
Replacing ......................................... 85
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 564
Display message ............................ 259
Important safety notes ..................561
Jump starting ................................. 565
Overview ........................................ 561
Bird's-eye view (navigation) .............371
Blind Spot Assist see Active Blind Spot Assist Bluetooth
®
Activating/deactivating .................313
Activating audio mode ...................468
Conditions (telephone) ..................385
Connecting another mobile phone .389
Connecting audio devices ..............465
Device list ...................................... 465
Entering the passcode ...................388
External authorization ....................389
General information .......................313
Interface ........................................ 384
Introduction ................................... 384
Reconnecting an audio device .......466
Searching for a mobile phone ........387
Settings ......................................... 313
Telephone basic menu ...................391
Telephony ...................................... 385
Telephony notes ............................ 384
Bluetooth ®
audio basic display ........468
Bottle holder ...................................... 525
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 250
Notes ............................................. 613
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 71
BAS .................................................. 71
BAS PLUS ........................................ 72
Brake fluid (notes) .........................613
Display message ............................ 245
Driving tips .................................... 180
High-performance brake system ....181
Important safety notes ..................180
Maintenance .................................. 181
Parking brake ................................ 176
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness, setting (TV, video) .........478
Buttons on the COMAND controller 2976
Index

Entering
......................................... 306
Entering (address book, phone
book) ............................................. 304
Entering (navigation) ......................306
Moving the cursor ..........................305
Switching to letters ........................ 305
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 66
Restraint systems ............................ 66
Special seat belt retractor ...............70
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 69
Cigarette lighter ................................ 526
Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 551
Clear button ....................................... 297
Climate control Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 141
Controlling automatically ...............145
Cooling with air dehumidification ..143
Defrosting the windows .................148
Defrosting the windshield ..............147
Important safety notes ..................140
Indicator lamp ................................ 145
Information on using dual-zone
automatic climate control ..............142
Maximum cooling .......................... 148
Overview of systems ......................140
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 145
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 150
Refrigerant ..................................... 615
Refrigerant filling capacity .............615
Setting the air distribution .............146
Setting the airflow .........................147
Setting the air vents ......................151
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 145
Setting the temperature ................146
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 150
Switching on/off ........................... 143
Switching residual heat on/off ......150 Switching the rear window
defroster on/off
............................ 148
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 147
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 38
see Instrument cluster
Color, setting (TV, video) ..................478
COMAND Active multicontour sea t................ 319
Basic functions .............................. 299
Calling up drive status regulator
(ABC) ............................................. 318
Display ........................................... 290
Examples of operation ...................297
Importing POIs ............................... 422
Menu overview .............................. 292
Multicontour seat .......................... 319
Seat functions ............................... 318
Settings ......................................... 434
Switching on/off ........................... 299
COMAND controller ...........................296
COMAND control panel .....................295
COMAND display Cleaning ......................................... 552
Cleaning instructions .....................294
Driving conditions menu (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 203
Driving conditions menu (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 200
Setting ........................................... 310
Switching on/off ........................... 294
Combination switch ..........................129
Compass function ............................. 379
Connecting a USB device .................448
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 229
Contacts Deleting ......................................... 413
Importing ....................................... 412
Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............478
Convenience closing feature ..............99
Convenience opening feature see Side windows
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................545
Display message ............................ 2588
Index

Night View Assist Plus
...................214
PARKTRONIC ................................. 203
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........197
Rear view camera .......................... 210
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes .....................181
Automatic transmission .................166
Brakes ........................................... 180
Break-in period .............................. 154
Checking brake lining thickness ....182
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 194
Downhill gradient ........................... 180
Drinking and driving .......................178
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Driving in winter ............................ .183
Driving on flooded roads ................183
Driving on wet roads ......................183
Exhaust check ............................... 178
Fuel ................................................ 178
General .......................................... 178
Hydroplaning ................................. 183
Icy road surfaces ........................... 183
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 180
Snow chains .................................. 579
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 126
Wet road surface ........................... 180
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 457
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............453
Inserting ........................................ 445
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................495
Notes on discs ............................... 457
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................495
Selecting a media type ..................451
Selecting a track ............................ 452
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 300
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....232
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....233
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...499 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................239
Function/notes ............................. 119
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 120
Function/notes ............................. 119
Switching on/off ........................... 239
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ................................ 76
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 179
On-board computer .......................230
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................160
Automatic engine switch-off ..........159
Deactivating/activating .................160
General information .......................159
Important safety notes ..................159
Introduction ................................... 159
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Trunk ............................................... 97
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .66
Safety guideline s............................. 49
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....30
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 281
Display message ............................ 258
ECO start/stop function ................159
Engine number ............................... 609
Irregular running ............................ 162
Jump-starting ................................. 565
Starting problems ..........................162
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 157
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............157
Switching off .................................. 176
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 570 Index
11

Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................162
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 544
Additives ........................................ 612
Checking the oil level ..................... 543
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 543
Display message ............................ 259
Filling capacity ............................... 612
Notes about oil grades ................... 612
Notes on oil level/consumption ....543
Temperature (on-board computer) .241
Viscosity ........................................ 613
Entering an intersection name ......... 329
Entering a street name .....................327
Entering the address (example) .......326
Entering the city ................................ 327
Entering the house number .............. 327
Entry Deleting ......................................... 307
Saving ............................................ 305
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...241
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 75
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................74
Display message ............................ 245
ETS .................................................. 73
Function/notes ................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Important safety information ...........73
Warning lamp ................................. 277
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 73
Example display Audio CD mode .............................. 449
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 460
Exhaust check ................................... 178
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 552
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 126
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 120
Dipping (automatic) .......................121Folding in/out (electrically).
..........121
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...121
Storing settings (memory function) 123
Storing the parking position ..........121
Eyeglasses compartment .................521 F
Factory setting (reset function) .......316
Fast forward Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........453
Video DVD ..................................... 480
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........453
Video DVD ..................................... 480
Favorites (Internet) ...........................432
Favorites button ................................ 314
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ...610
First-aid kit ......................................... 556
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................557
Preparing the vehicle .....................557
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 558
Floormats ........................................... 539
Freeway information .........................374
Frequencies Adjusting for radio stations ............ 438
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 114
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 611
Consumption statistics ..................229
Displaying consumption ................. 317
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 230
Displaying the range ......................230
Driving tips .................................... 178
Fuel gauge ....................................... 39
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 611
Important safety notes ..................610
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .611
Problem (malfunction) ...................175
Refueling ........................................ 172
Tank content/reserve fuel .............610 12
Index

Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...503
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 313
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...503
Setting the night design ...................310
Setting the text reader speed ..........312
Setting the volume Telephone call s.............................. 300
Video AUX ..................................... 484
SETUP (on-board computer) .............241
Side impact air bag .............................53
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 550
Convenience closing feature ............99
Important safety information ...........97
Opening/closing (all) .......................98
Opening/closing (front) ...................98
Opening/closing (rear) ....................98
Overview .......................................... 97
Problem (malfunction) ...................101
Resetting ....................................... 100
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 508
Daily forecast ................................. 508
Detail information ..........................509
Information chart ........................... 508
Selecting the area for the weather
forecast ......................................... 509
Switching on/off ........................... 508
Weather map ................................. 511
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................85
Changing the programming .............83
Checking the battery .......................85
Convenience opening feature ..........99
Display message ............................ 272
Door central locking/unlocking .......82
Important safety notes ....................82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Opening/closing the roof ..............103
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) .................155
Problem (malfunction) .....................87
Starting the engine ........................157
Snow chains ...................................... 579Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ...............527
General notes ................................ 526
Trunk ............................................. 527
Under the armrest .........................527
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 299
Sound menu ...................................... .300
Sound mode ....................................... 303
Sound settings Calling up the sound menu ............300
Surround sound ............................. 301
Treble and bas s............................. 300
Specialist workshop ............................ 33
Special seat belt retractor .................. 70
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speed dial list
Storing a phone book entry in the
speed dial lis t................................ 402
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 230
In the Instrument cluster .................39
Segments ...................................... 227
Selecting the unit of measurement 236
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 308
SPORT handling mode Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 278
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 252
Introduction ..................................... 49
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 157
Station search ................................... 437
STEER CONTROL .................................. 7822
Index

System
.......................................... 528
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 535
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 534
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............533
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 527
Telephone
Accepting/ending a call ................392
Accepting a call ............................. 233
Adjusting the volume for calls .......300
Calling (outgoing call ).................... 392
Conference connection .................. 395
Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) .....................386
De-authorizing a mobile phone ......390
Display message ............................ 270
Ending an active call ......................395
Entering a number .........................392
Entering phone numbers ................ 392
External authorization (Bluetooth ®
) 389
Function restrictions ......................385
General notes ................................ 384
Incoming call ................................. 392
Making a call ................................. 395
Making a call via speed dia l........... 393
Menu (on-board computer) ............233
Number from the phone book ....... .233
Operating options ..........................385
Overview of functions ....................393
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 391
Redialing ........................................ 234
Rejecting/accepting a waiting call 394
Rejecting/ending a call .................233
Rejecting a call .............................. 392
Safety notes .................................. 384
Sending DTMF tones ..................... .394
Single call ...................................... 393
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 394
Text messages (SMS) ....................404
Toggling ......................................... 395
Using the telephone ....................... 392
see Bluetooth ®
Telephone basic menu Bluetooth ®
interface ...................... 391Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 393
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 392
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 226
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 241
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 241
Outside temperature ..................... .227
Setting (climate control) ................146
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sende r.......................... 405
Deleting ......................................... 406
Inbox .............................................. 404
Information and requirements .......404
Reading .......................................... 404
Reading aloud ................................ 405
Storing sender in address book .....406
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................406
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........79
Immobilizer ...................................... 79
Time
Setting ........................................... 312
Setting summer/standard time .....311
Setting the forma t......................... 311
Setting the time ............................. 311
Setting the time/date forma t........ 311
Setting the time manually ..............311
Setting the time zone ..................... 311
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................241
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 558
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....583
Checking manually ........................583
Display message ............................ 267
Important safety notes ..................583
Maximum ....................................... 582
Notes ............................................. 581
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................560
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................560
Recommended ............................... 579
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 585
Function/notes ............................. 583
General notes ................................ 58324
Index

Important safety notes
..................583
Restarting ...................................... 585
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Warning message .......................... 585
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................596
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................594
Bar (definition) ............................... 594
Changing a wheel .......................... 596
Characteristics .............................. 594
Checking ........................................ 577
Definition of terms .........................594
Direction of rotatio n...................... 597
Display message ............................ 267
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................596
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .593
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............594
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 595
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 595
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................595
Important safety notes ..................576
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......595
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........595
Labeling (overview )........................ 590
Load bearing index (definition) ......596
Load index ..................................... 593
Load index (definition) ...................595
M+S tires ....................................... 578
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 595
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 595
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 595
Maximum tire loa d......................... 593
Maximum tire load (definition) .......595
MOExtended tires ..........................578
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 596
Overview ........................................ 576PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition)
..................................... 595
Replacing ....................................... 597
Service life ..................................... 578
Sidewall (definition) .......................596
Speed rating (definition) ................595
Storing ........................................... 597
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 594
Summer tires ................................. 578
Temperature .................................. 590
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 596
Tire bead (definition) ......................596
Tire pressure (definition) ................596
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 594
Tire size (data) ............................... 602
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 590
Tire tread ....................................... 577
Tire tread (definition) .....................596
Total load limit (definition) .............596
Traction ......................................... 589
Traction (definition) .......................596
Tread wea r..................................... 589
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 589
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................594
Unladen weight (definition) ............595
Wear indicator (definition) .............596
Wheel rim (definition) ....................595
see Flat tire
Tone settings
Balance and fader ..........................300
Towing
Important safety guidelines ...........567
Installing the towing eye ................568
Removing the towing eye ...............569
With the rear axle raised ................569
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......569
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............570
Important safety notes ..................567
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 452
Selecting using the number keypad 452 Index
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Vehicle dimensions
...........................616
Vehicle emergency locking ................91
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............608
Vehicle level Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 201
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 198
Display message ............................ 261
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 556
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 233
see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture .........................478
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff ..............478
DVD menu ..................................... 482
Fast forward/rewind ..................... .480
Function restrictions ......................479
Interactive content ........................483
Notes on discs ............................... 478
Operation ....................................... 478
Pause function ............................... 481
Playing conditions .......................... 479
Safety notes .................................. 478
Selecting ........................................ 481
Selecting a film/title ..................... .481
Selecting a scene/chapter ............481
Setting the audio format ................483
Setting the language ......................483
Setting the picture .........................478
Showing/hiding the control menu .480
Showing/hiding the menu .............480
Stop function ................................. 480
Subtitles ........................................ 483
Switching to ................................... 479
VIN ...................................................... 608
Voice Control System Settings ......................................... 312
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 299
Navigation messages .....................300 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 275
Brakes ........................................... 275
Check Engine ................................. 281
Coolant .......................................... 281
Distance warning ........................... 283
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 283
ESP ®
.............................................. 277
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 278
Fuel tank ........................................ 281
Overview .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................55
Reserve fuel ................................... 281
Seat belt ........................................ 273
SPORT handling mode ...................278
SRS ................................................ 280
Tire pressure monitor ....................284
Warranty ............................................ 608
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 271
Waypoints
Accepting waypoints for the route .338
Creating ......................................... 336
Editing ........................................... 337
Entering ......................................... 336
Searching for a gas station when
the fuel level is low ........................338
Weather Band
Searching for a channel .................439
Switching on .................................. 439
Weather map (SIRIUS)
Calling up ....................................... 511
Legend .......................................... .516
Moving ........................................... 511
Showing/hiding layers ...................512
Showing/hiding the menu .............512
Time stamp .................................... 516
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 511
Storing an area .............................. 511
Website
Add to favorites ............................. 431
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........601
Wheel chock ...................................... 598 Index
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In situations like this, the body, the
undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or
tires could be damaged without the
damage being visible. Components
damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail
or, in the case of an accident, no longer
withstand the strain they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system for an
extended period, they can catch fire.
Have the vehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. If on continuing your journey
you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic
conditions. In such cases, visit a qualified
specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device." Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a
diagnostics connection in the vehicle. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test
during the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and Introduction
33 Z

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0043
0058
Low-beam
headlamps 127
0044
0060
Parking lamps 128
0087
00E5
ESP® 277
0085
0057
High-beam
headlamps 129
0083
Electric parking brake (red) 280
0049
(USA only) 0024
(Canada only) 0084
0024
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 280
006B
00BA
Distance warning 283
006C
003E003D
Turn signals 129
006D
0077
Tire pressure monitor 284 Function Page
006E
0075
SRS 280
006F
00E9
Seat belt 273
0070
0074
SPORT handling
mode (AMG vehicles) 278
0071
00AC
Coolant 281
0072
00B9
Check Engine 281
0073
00B6
Reserve fuel 281
0074
00BB
ESP®
OFF 277
0075
0025
ABS 275
0076
Brakes 275
0027
(USA only) 004D
(Canada only) 40
Instrument clusterAt a glance