Table Of Contents - Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2019 Operator's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents4
Index6
Calling Up The Digital Operator's Manual26
Introduction26
Operation26
Protecting The Environment27
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts27
Operator's Manual28
Service And Vehicle Operation28
Operating Safety29
Qr Code For Rescue Card30
Data Storage30
Comand/Mercedes Me Connect (Canada: Teleaid)31
Event Data Recorders31
Information On Copyright32
Cockpit33
Instrument Cluster34
Multifunction Steering Wheel35
Center Console, Upper Section36
Center Console, Lower Section37
Door Control Panel39
Overhead Control Panel40
Occupant Safety41
Panic Alarm41
Restraint System Warning Lamp42
Passenger Air Bag Indicator Lamp42
Children In A Child Restraint System42
Seat Belts43
Proper Use Of The Seat Belts44
Fastening And Adjusting The Seat Belts45
Releasing Seat Belts45
Belt Warning For The Driver And Front Passenger46
Air Bags46
Front Air Bags47
Knee Bags48
Side Impact Air Bags48
Window Curtain Air Bags49
Occupant Classification System (Ocs)49
Self-Check By The Occupant Classification System (Ocs)52
Problems With The Occupant Classification System (Ocs)53
Deployment Of Emergency Tensioning Devices And Air Bags53
Method Of Operation54
Children In The Vehicle55
Automatic Measures After An Accident55
Special Seatbelt Retractor56
Child Restraint System57
Latch-Type (Isofix) Child Seat Securing System58
Top Tether58
Top Tether Anchorages59
Child Restraint System On The Front Passenger Seat59
Child-Proof Locks60
Rearward-Facing Child Restraint System60
Forward-Facing Child Restraint System60
Pets In The Vehicle61
Child-Proof Locks For The Rear Doors61
Override Feature For The Rear Side Windows61
Driving Safety Systems62
Abs (Anti-Lock Braking System)62
Braking (If Abs Intervenes)62
Off-Road Abs62
Active Brake Assist63
Bas (Brake Assist System)63
Distance Warning Function64
Autonomous Braking Function64
Situation-Dependent Braking Assistance65
Esp (Electronic Stability Program)65
Ets/4Ets (Electronic Traction System)66
Off-Road 4Ets (Electronic Traction System)66
Characteristics Of Esp66
Deactivating/Activating Esp(Except Mercedes‑Amg Vehicles)66
Deactivating/Activating Esp (Mercedes‑Amg Vehicles)67
Off-Road Esp68
Esp Trailer Stabilization68
Characteristics Of Activated Sport Handling Mode68
Protection Against Theft69
Immobilizer69
Ebd (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)69
Steer Control69
Ata (Anti-Theft Alarm System)70
Opening And Closing71
Smartkey71
Keyless-Go72
Keyless-Go Start Function73
Changing The Settings Of The Locking System73
Mechanical Key73
Inserting The Mechanical Key74
Smartkey Battery74
Checking The Battery (Smartkey)74
Replacing The Battery (Smartkey)74
Problems With The Smartkey75
Doors77
Unlocking And Opening Doors From The Inside77
Centrally Locking And Unlocking The Vehicle From The Inside77
Automatic Locking Feature78
Unlocking The Driver's Door (Mechanical Key)78
Cargo Compartment79
Locking The Vehicle (Mechanical Key)79
Tailgate Obstruction Detection With Reversing Feature80
Opening And Closing Manually80
Cargo Compartment Closing81
Cargo Compartment Opening/Closing Automatically From The Outside81
Hands-Free Access82
Opening/Closing Automatically From Inside83
Limiting The Opening Angle Of The Tailgate84
Tailgate Emergency Release84
Side Windows85
Emergency Release Button85
Side Window Reversing Feature85
Opening And Closing The Side Windows86
Convenience Opening86
Convenience Closing Feature87
Using The Smartkey87
Using Keyless-Go87
Resetting The Side Windows88
Problems With The Side Windows88
Panorama Roof With Power Tilt/Sliding Panel89
Sliding Sunroof Reversing Feature90
Operating The Panorama Roof With Power Tilt/Sliding Panel90
Operating The Roller Sunblind For The Panorama Roof With Power Tilt/Sliding Panel91
Roller Sunblind Reversing Feature91
Rain-Closing Feature91
Resetting The Panorama Roof With Power Tilt/Sliding Panel Or The Roller Sunblind92
Problems With The Panorama Roof With Power Tilt/Sliding Panel93
Correct Driver's Seat Position94
Adjusting The Seats Manually96
Adjusting The Seats Electrically96
Vehicles With The Seating Comfort Package96
Adjusting The Head Restraints97
Adjusting The Head Restraint Height97
Adjusting The Fore/Aft Position Of The Head Restraint97
Adjusting The Rear Seat Head Restraint Height98
Adjusting The 4-Way Lumbar Support98
Amg Performance Seat98
Switching The Seat Heating On/Off98
Steering Wheel99
Adjusting The Steering Wheel99
Problems With The Seat Heating99
Inside Rearview Mirror100
Adjustng The Exterior Mirrors100
Automatic Anti-Glare Mirrors101
Folding The Exterior Mirrors In Or Out Electrically101
Resetting The Exterior Mirrors101
Folding The Exterior Mirrors In Or Out Automatically101
Parking Position For The Exterior Mirror On The Front-Passenger Side102
Setting And Storing The Parking Position102
Calling Up A Stored Parking Position Setting102
Memory Function103
Storing Settings103
Calling Up A Stored Setting103
Exterior Lighting104
Light Switch104
Automatic Headlamp Mode104
Low-Beam Headlamps105
Front Fog Lamps105
Parking Lamps105
Standing Lamps105
Combination Switch106
Hazard Warning Lamps106
Cornering Light Function106
Interior Lighting107
Headlamps Fogged Up On The Inside107
Rear Compartment Control Panel107
Front Overhead Control Panel107
Replacing Bulbs108
Overview Of Bulb Types108
Automatic Interior Lighting Control108
Replacing Front Bulbs109
Removing And Installing The Cover In The Front Wheel Housing109
Low-Beam Headlamps (Halogen Headlamps)109
High-Beam Headlamps/Daytime Running Lamps/Parking Lamps And Stand Ing Lamps (Halogen Headlamps)109
Replacing Rear Bulbs110
Tail Lamps110
Turn Signals (Halogen Headlamps)110
Windshield Wipers111
Replacing The Wiper Blades112
Changing The Windshield Wiper Blades112
Removing The Wiper Blades112
Installing The Wiper Blades113
Changing The Rear Window Wiper Blade114
Problems With The Windshield Wipers114
Overview Of Climate Control Systems115
Air-Conditioning System Control Panel116
Air-Conditioning System117
Dynamic Select Button (Except Mercedes-Amg Vehicles)117
Eco Start/Stop Function117
Control Panel For Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control118
Optimum Use Of Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control119
Climate Control System119
Operating The Climate Control Systems120
Switching Cooling With Air Dehumidification On/Off120
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control120
Problems With The "Cooling With Air Dehumidification" Function121
Setting Climate Control To Automatic121
Setting The Temperature121
Setting The Air Distribution122
Setting The Airflow122
Switching The Zone Function On/Off122
Defrosting The Windshield122
Max Cool Maximum Cooling123
Removing Condensation From The Windows123
Switching The "Windshield Defrosting" Function On Or Off123
Rear Window Defroster124
Problems With The Rear Window Defroster124
Switching Air-Recirculation Mode On/Off124
Switching The Residual Heat On Or Off124
Air Vents125
Driving126
Notes On Breaking-In A New Vehicle126
The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)126
Key Positions127
Start/Stop Button127
Starting The Engine128
Key Positions With The Start/Stop Button128
Removing The Start/Stop Button128
Automatic Transmission129
Starting Procedure With The Smartkey129
Starting Procedure With The Start/Stop Button129
Starting Procedure Via Smartphone129
Pulling Away130
Hill Start Assist130
Eco Start And Stop Function131
Automatic Engine Switch-Off131
Automatic Engine Start131
Deactivating Or Activating The Eco Start/Stop Function132
Amg Performance Exhaust System (Mercedes-Amg Vehicles)132
Problems With The Engine133
Dynamic Select Button (All Vehicles Except Mercedes-Amg Vehicles)134
Notes On Towing Vehicles134
Dynamic Select Controller (Mercedes-Amg Vehicles)135
Automatic Transmission Description136
Direct Select Lever136
Overview Of Transmission Positions136
Engaging Park Position P136
Engaging Park Position P Automatically137
Engaging Reverse Gear R137
Shifting To Neutral N137
Selector Lever (Mercedes-Amg Vehicles)138
Engaging Drive Position D138
Transmission Position And Drive Program Display138
Driving Tips139
Changing Gear139
Accelerator Pedal Position139
Transmission Positions139
Drive Programs - All Vehicles (Except Mercedes-Amg Vehicles)140
Kickdown140
Holding The Vehicle Stationary On Uphill Gradients140
Rocking The Vehicle Free140
Drive Programs - Mercedes-Amg Vehicles141
Drive Program I (Individual)141
Drive Program C (Comfort)141
Offroad Drive Program141
Manual Gearshifting142
Temporary Setting142
Drive Program Race (Vehicles With Amg Adaptive Sport Suspension System)142
Permanent Setting (Mercedes-Amg Vehicles)143
Shifting Gears143
Shift Recommendation143
Upshifting (Mercedes-Amg Vehicles)143
Refueling144
Problems With The Transmission144
Opening The Fuel Filler Flap146
Closing The Fuel Filler Flap146
Parking147
Problems With Fuel And The Fuel Tank147
Switching Off The Engine148
Electric Parking Brake148
Applying Or Releasing The Electric Parking Brake Manually149
Applying The Electric Parking Brake Automatically149
Parking The Vehicle For A Long Period150
Releasing The Electric Parking Brake Automatically150
Emergency Braking150
Eco Display151
Drive Sensibly – Save Fuel151
Drinking And Driving151
Emission Control151
Braking152
Downhill Gradients152
Heavy And Light Loads153
Wet Roads153
Limited Braking Performance On Salt-Treated Roads153
Servicing The Brakes153
Driving On Wet Roads154
Hydroplaning154
Checking Brake Lining Thickness154
Winter Driving155
Off-Road Driving155
Checklist Before Driving Off-Road157
Checklist After Driving Off-Road157
Driving On Sand157
Tire Ruts And Gravel Roads158
Traveling Uphill158
Hilltops158
Driving Downhill158
Driving Systems159
Cruise Control159
Cruise Control Lever159
Storing, Maintaining And Calling Up A Speed159
Important Safety Notes159
Active Distance Assist Distronic160
Setting A Speed160
Storing The Current Speed Or Calling Up The Last Stored Speed160
Activating Active Distance Assist Distronic162
Driving With Active Distance Assist Distronic163
Activating At The Current Speed Or Last Stored Speed163
Pulling Away And Driving163
Selecting The Drive Program164
Setting A Specified Minimum Distance164
Changing Lanes164
Deactivating Active Distance Assist Distronic165
Active Distance Assist Distronic Displays In The Instrument Cluster166
Tips For Driving With Active Distance Assist Distronic166
Display When Active Distance Assist Distronic Is Deactivated166
Display When Active Distance Assist Distronic Is Activated166
Hold Function167
Activating The Hold Function168
Deactivating The Hold Function168
Start-Off Assist (Except Mercedes-Amg Vehicles)168
Activating Start-Off Assist168
Race Start (Mercedes-Amg Vehicles)169
Activating Race Start169
Amg Adaptive Sport Suspension System170
Sport Mode170
4Matic170
Comfort Mode170
Dsr171
Activating/Deactivating Dsr171
Off-Road Program172
Display In The Assistance Graphic172
Changing The Set Speed While The Vehicle Is In Motion172
To Activate/Deactivate The Off-Road Program172
Driving Dynamics Display (Vehicles With The On&Offroad Package)173
Parking Assist Parktronic173
Activating The Driving Dynamics Display173
Range Of The Sensors174
Warning Displays175
Deactivating Or Activating Parking Assist Parktronic175
Problems With Parking Assist Parktronic176
Active Parking Assist176
Detecting Parking Spaces177
Exiting A Parking Space179
Rear View Camera180
Canceling Active Parking Assist180
Activating/Deactivating The Rear View Camera181
Messages In The Multimedia System Display181
"Reverse Parking" Function182
Backing Up Straight Into A Parking Space Without Steering Input182
Reverse Perpendicular Parking With Steering Input183
360 Degrees Camera184
Wide-Angle Function184
Attention Assist185
Switching On The 360 Degrees Camera185
Activating The 360 Degrees Camera With Comand185
Exiting 360 Degrees Camera Display Mode185
Displaying The Attention Level186
Activating Attention Assist186
Warning In The Multifunction Display186
Lane Tracking Package187
Blind Spot Assist187
Radar Sensors187
Monitoring Range Of The Sensors187
Lane Keeping Assist188
Warning Display188
Collision Warning188
Switching On Lane Keeping Assist189
Displays And Operation190
Instrument Cluster Lighting190
Speedometer With Segments, Tachometer190
Outside Temperature Display190
Operating The On-Board Computer191
Coolant Temperature Gauge191
Left Control Panel192
Right Control Panel192
Menus And Submenus193
Menu Overview193
Multifunction Display193
Trip Menu194
Standard Display194
Trip Computer "From Start" Or "From Reset"194
Displaying The Range And Current Fuel Consumption194
Navigation System Menu195
Displaying Navigation Instructions195
Digital Speedometer195
Resetting Values195
Audio Menu196
Selecting A Radio Station196
Change Of Direction Without Lane Recommendation196
Other Status Indicators Of The Navigation System196
Telephone Menu197
Video Dvd Operation197
Assistance Menu198
Accepting A Call198
Rejecting Or Ending A Call198
Selecting An Entry In The Phone Book, Redialing198
Displaying The Assistance Graphic199
Deactivating/Activating Esp199
Activating/Deactivating Active Brake Assist199
Settings Menu200
Activating/Deactivating Attention Assist200
Activating/Deactivating Blind Spot Assist200
Activating/Deactivating Lane Keeping Assist200
Lights201
Vehicle201
Selecting Permanent Display201
Amg Menu (Mercedes-Amg Vehicles)202
Warm-Up202
Comfort202
Restoring The Factory Settings202
Setup203
Race Timer203
Displaying The Intermediate Time203
Lap Statistics204
Starting A New Lap204
Stopping The Race Timer204
Resetting The Current Lap204
Display Messages205
Hiding Display Messages205
Message Memory205
Safety Systems - Display Messages206
Lights - Display Messages216
Engine - Display Messages219
Driving Systems - Display Messages221
Tires - Display Messages225
Vehicle - Display Messages227
Smartkey - Display Messages231
Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster232
Seat Belts Warning/Indicator Lamps232
Safety Systems Warning/Indicator Lamps234
Engine Warning/Indicator Lamps240
Driving Systems Warning/Indicator Lamps242
Tires Warning/Indicator Lamps243
Multimedia System244
Function Restrictions244
General Notes244
Operating System245
Adjusting The Volume245
Controller245
Back Button245
Navigation Mode246
Calling Up And Exiting Favorites246
Adding Favorites246
Selecting A Route Type And Route Options246
Entering An Address247
Calculating The Route247
Further Options For Destination Entry247
Connecting A Mobile Phone (Comand)248
Searching For And Authorizing (Connecting) A Mobile Phone248
Searching For A Mobile Phone248
Connecting A Mobile Phone248
Connecting A Mobile Phone (Audio 20)249
Searching For And Authorizing/Connecting A Mobile Phone249
Media Mode250
Symbols In The Device Manager250
Inserting/Removing An Sd Card250
Stowage Areas252
Loading Guidelines252
Stowage Compartments In The Front253
Eyeglasses Compartment253
Stowage Compartment In The Front Center Console253
Stowage Compartment In Front Of The Armrest (Vehicles With Automatic Transmission)253
Parcel Nets254
Folding Backrest On The Front Passenger Seat (Canada Only)254
Stowage Compartment Under The Arm-Rest254
Stowage Compartments In The Rear Passenger Compartment254
Through-Loading Facility In The Rear Passenger Compartment255
Cargo Compartment Enlargement255
Notes On Using The Cargo Compartment256
Folding The Rear Seat Backrest Forward And Back256
Adjusting The Angle Of The Rear Seat Backrests (Cargo Position)256
Securing Loads257
Cargo Tie-Down Rings257
Parcel Shelf257
Bag Hook257
Stowage Well Under The Cargo Compartment Floor258
Roof Carrier258
Opening/Closing The Cargo Compartment Floor258
Features259
Cup Holder259
Attaching The Roof Carrier259
Sun Visors260
Cup Holder In The Rear Seat Armrest260
Ashtray261
Cigarette Lighter261
Glare From The Side261
Vanity Mirror In The Sun Visor261
12 V Sockets262
Mercedes Me Connect262
Socket In The Front Center Console262
Socket In The Cargo Compartment262
The Mercedes Me Connect System263
Emergency Call263
Making An Emergency Call264
Roadside Assistance Call Button265
Mb Info Call Button265
Call Priority266
Downloading Destinations In Comand266
Route Assistance266
Search And Send267
Vehicle Remote Opening267
Specifying And Sending The Destination Address267
Calling Up Destination Addresses267
Vehicle Remote Closing268
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Service268
Vehicle Health Check268
Downloading Routes269
Speed Alert269
Geo Fencing269
Garage Door Opener270
Triggering The Vehicle Alarm270
Programming The Buttons270
Synchronizing The Rolling Code271
Notes On Programming The Remote Control271
Opening/Closing The Garage Door272
Problems When Programming272
Calling Up The Compass273
Clearing The Memory273
Calibrating The Compass273
Setting The Compass273
Floormats274
Magnetic Field Zone Maps274
Engine Compartment275
Hood275
Engine Oil276
Checking The Oil Level Using The Oil Dipstick276
Closing The Hood276
Adding Engine Oil277
Checking And Adding Other Service Products278
Checking Coolant Level278
Windshield Washer System278
Assyst Plus279
Service Message279
Hiding A Service Message279
Information About Service280
Care280
Displaying Service Messages280
Washing The Vehicle And Cleaning The Paintwork281
Automatic Car Wash281
Washing By Hand281
Power Washers281
Cleaning The Paintwork282
Matte Finish Care282
Cleaning The Vehicle Parts283
Cleaning The Wheels283
Cleaning The Decorative Film283
Cleaning The Windows283
Cleaning Wiper Blades284
Cleaning The Exterior Lighting284
Cleaning The Mirror Turn Signals284
Cleaning The Sensors284
Interior Care285
Cleaning The Display285
Cleaning The Rear View Camera285
Cleaning The Exhaust Pipes285
Cleaning The Plastic Trim286
Cleaning The Steering Wheel And Gear Or Selector Lever286
Cleaning The Seat Covers286
Genuine Leather Seat Covers286
Cleaning The Seat Belts287
Cleaning The Headliner And Carpets287
Seat Covers Of Other Materials287
Reflective Safety Jacket288
Where Will I Find288
Vehicle Tool Kit289
Flat Tire289
Vehicles With A Tire-Change Tool Kit289
Moextended Tires (Tires With Run-Flat Properties)290
Tirefit Kit291
Using The Tirefit Kit292
Tire Pressure Not Reached293
Tire Pressure Reached293
Battery (Vehicle)294
Charging The Battery296
Jump-Starting297
Replacing The 12 V Battery297
Towing And Tow-Starting300
Installing/Removing The Towing Eye301
Towing The Vehicle With The Front Axle Raised301
Towing A Vehicle With Both Axles On The Ground302
Permitted Towing Methods302
Transporting The Vehicle302
Fuses303
Notes On 4Matic Vehicles303
Tow-Starting (Emergency Engine Starting)303
Before Changing A Fuse303
Fuse Box In The Engine Compartment304
Fuse Box In The Front-Passenger Foot-Well304
Information On Driving306
Regular Checking Of Wheels And Tires306
Notes On Tire Tread307
Selecting, Mounting And Replacing Tires307
Winter Operation308
Moextended Tires308
Driving With Summer Tires308
M+S Tires308
Tire Pressure Specifications309
Snow Chains309
Tire And Loading Information Placard310
Tire Pressure Table310
Underinflated Tires311
Checking The Tire Pressures312
Tire Pressure Loss Warning System (Canada Only)312
Overinflated Tires312
Checking Tire Pressures Manually312
Tire Pressure Monitor (Canada Only)313
Restarting The Tire Pressure Loss Warning System313
Checking The Tire Pressure Electronically315
Tire Pressure Monitor Warning Messages315
Restarting The Tire Pressure Monitor316
If You Wish To Confirm The Restart316
Radio Type Approval For The Tire Pressure Monitor317
Loading The Vehicle318
Instruction Labels For Tires And Loads318
Maximum Permissible Gross Vehicle Weight Rating318
Number Of Seats319
Determining The Correct Load Limit319
Vehicle Identification Plate320
All About Wheels And Tires321
Overview Of Tire Quality Grading Standards321
Treadwear321
Traction321
Tire Labeling322
Tire Size Designation, Load-Bearing Capacity And Speed Rating322
Summer Tires323
All-Weather Tires And Winter Tires324
Load Index324
Maximum Load Rating324
Dot, Tire Identification Number (Tin)324
Tire Characteristics325
Definition Of Terms For Tires And Loading325
Tire Ply Composition And Material Used325
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards325
Recommended Tire Pressures326
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)326
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)326
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight326
Changing A Wheel327
Rotating The Wheels327
Weight Of Optional Extras327
Tin (Tire Identification Number)327
Direction Of Rotation328
Storing Wheels328
Mounting A Wheel328
Securing The Vehicle To Prevent It From Rolling Away328
Raising The Vehicle329
Removing A Wheel330
Mounting A New Wheel330
Wheel And Tire Combinations331
Lowering The Vehicle331
Emergency Spare Wheel332
Removing The Emergency Spare Wheel333
Vehicle Electronics334
Installing Two-Way Radios And Mobile Phones (Rf Transmitters)334
Information Regarding Technical Data334
Identification Plates335
Vehicle Identification Plate With Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)335
Service Products And Filling Capacities336
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)336
Engine Number336
Fuel337
Tank Capacity337
Gasoline337
Fuel Grade337
Engine Oil Notes338
Fuel Additives338
Coolant339
Brake Fluid339
Filling Capacities339
Windshield Washer System Data340
Climate Control System Refrigerant340
Vehicle Data341
Dimensions And Weights341
Refrigerant Instruction Label341
Ehicle Data For Off-Road Driving342
Approach/Departure Angle342
Maximum Gradient-Climbing Capability342