Refuelling - Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 Owner's Manual

Kickdown
For maximum acceleration, depress the
X
accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a lower
gear depending on the engine speed.
Shift back up once the desired speed is
X
reached.
During kickdown, you cannot shift gears using
the steering wheel gearshift paddles.
Problems with the transmission
Problem
The transmission has
problems shifting gear.
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no lon-
ger shifts into all of the
gears.
Reverse gear can no lon-
ger be engaged.

Refuelling

Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refuelling.
G
WARNING
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a danger of injury.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The transmission is losing oil.
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
X
immediately.
The transmission is in emergency mode.
Stop.
X
Shift the transmission to position j.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X
Shift the transmission to position h.
X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
X
immediately.
If you apply full throttle, the automatic trans-
mission shifts up to the next gear when the
maximum engine speed is reached. This pre-
vents the engine from overrevving.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: it is only possible to
use kickdown in temporary manual drive pro-
gram M. When manual drive program M is selec-
ted permanently, kickdown is not possible.
vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil-
dren.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin
R
with water and soap immediately.
If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor-
R
oughly with clean water immediately. Seek
immediate medical attention.
If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-
R
cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
Change any clothing that has come into
R
contact with fuel immediately.
G
WARNING
Electrostatic charge can cause sparks and
thereby ignite fuel vapours. There is a risk of
fire and explosion.
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