2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV Owner’s Manual

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV is a bold choice in the compact luxury SUV market because it blends style, performance, and versatility in a way that is seamless. The GLA has a unique exterior design with smooth lines and a sporty stance. It gives off an air of modern grace while keeping the brand’s signature sophistication. Under the hood, a range of responsive turbocharged engines provide lively speed and good gas mileage, while the refined suspension makes for a balanced and comfortable ride. Inside, the GLA has a well-thought-out cabin with high-quality materials, advanced infotainment systems, and a lot of room for cargo. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV rethinks what it means to drive a luxury compact SUV by combining luxury, agility, and convenience in a way that works well in cities or on adventurous trips.

Multifunction steering wheel

1. Multifunction display
2. Audio/COMAND display; see the separate operating instructions
3. Switches on the Voice Con-trol System; see the separate operating instructions
4. Rejects or ends a call
5. Selects a menu
6. Back Switches off the Voice Con-trol System; see the separate operating instructions

Memory functions

Using the memory button
You can position the front-passenger side exterior mirror in such a way that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. This setting can be stored using the memory button M 4

• Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
• Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock (page 143).
• Press button 2 for the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side.
• Use the adjustment button 3 to adjust the exterior mirror. You should see the rear wheel and the curb in the exterior mirror.
• Press memory button M 4 and one of the arrows on the adjustment button 3 within three seconds.
  The parking position is stored if the exterior mirror does not move.
• If the mirror moves out of position, repeat the steps.
  Calling up a stored parking position setting
• Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock ( page 143).
  Adjust the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side with the corresponding button ( page 103).
• Engage reverse gear.
  The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the stored parking position.
• The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves back to its original position:
  • as soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h)
  • about ten seconds after you have disengaged reverse gear
  • if you press button 1 for the exterior mirror on the driver’s side

Storing settings

WARNING
If you use the memory function on the driver’s side while driving, you could lose control of the vehicle as a result of the adjustments being made. There is a risk of an accident.
Only use the memory function on the driver’s side when the vehicle is stationary.
When the memory function adjusts the seat, you and other vehicle occupants – particularly children – could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjustments, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat. If somebody becomes trapped, immediately release the memory function position button. The adjustment process is stopped.
Children could become trapped if they activate the memory function, particularly when unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

The memory function can be used at any time, e.g. even when the key isn’t in the ignition lock.
With the memory function, you can store up to three different settings, e.g. for three different people.
The following settings are stored as a single memory preset:

• position of the seat, backrest and head restraint
• driver’s side: position of the exterior mirrors on the driver’s and front-passenger sides
  • Adjust the seat (Y page 98).
  • Adjust the exterior mirror on the driver’s side (Y page 103).
  • Briefly press the M memory button and then press storage position button 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds.
    The settings are stored in the selected pre-set position. A tone sounds when the settings have been completed.

Calling up a stored setting
Press and hold the relevant preset position button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat and exterior mirrors are in the stored position.
The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position button.

Battery (vehicle)

Important safety notes
Special tools and expert knowledge are required when working on the battery, e.g. removal and installation. You should therefore have all work involving the battery carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery can lead, for example, to a short circuit and thus damage the vehicle electronics. This can lead to function restrictions applying to safety-relevant systems, e.g. the lighting sys-tem, ABS (anti-lock braking system) or ESP® (Electronic Stability Program). The operating safety of your vehicle may be restricted. You could lose control of the vehicle, for example:

• braking
• in the event of abrupt steering maneuver and/or when the vehicle’s speed is not adapted to the road conditions
  There is a risk of an accident.
  In the event of a short circuit or a similar incident, contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Do not drive any further. You should have all work involving the battery car-ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
  For further information about ABS and ESP®, see ( page 65) and ( page 68).

WARNING
Electrostatic build-up can lead to the creation of sparks, which could ignite the highly explosive gases of a battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Before handling the battery, touch the vehicle body to remove any existing electrostatic build-up.

The highly flammable gas mixture forms when charging the battery as well as when jump-starting.
Always make sure that neither you nor the battery is electrostatically charged. A build-up of electrostatic charge can be caused, for example:

• by wearing clothing made from synthetic fibers
• due to friction between clothing and seats
• if you push or pull the battery across the carpet or other synthetic materials
• if you wipe the battery with a cloth

WARNING
During the charging process, a battery produces hydrogen gas. If a short circuit occurs or sparks are created, the hydrogen gas can ignite. There is a risk of an explosion.

• Make sure that the positive terminal of a connected battery does not come into contact with vehicle parts.
• Never place metal objects or tools on a battery.
• It is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting and disconnecting a battery.
• When jump-starting, make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected.
• It is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting the jumper cables.
• Never connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running.

WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery. Keep children away from batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with water and seek medical attention.

Charging the battery

WARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation while charging and jump-starting. Do not lean over a battery.

Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over the battery. Keep children away from batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with water and seek medical attention.

A discharged battery can freeze at temperatures below freezing point. When jump-starting the vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump-starting it.

Only use battery chargers with a maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
Only charge the battery using the jump-starting connection point.
The jump-starting connection point is in the engine compartment (page 315).

Open the hood.
Connect the battery charger to the positive terminal and ground point in the same order as when connecting the donor battery in the jump-starting procedure (page 315).

If, at low temperatures, the indicator lamps/warning lamps in the instrument cluster do not light up, it is highly likely that the discharged battery has frozen. In this case you may neither jump-start the vehicle nor charge the battery. The service life of a thawed-out battery may be shorter. The starting characteristics can be impaired, particularly at low temperatures. Have the thawed-out battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Only charge the installed battery with a battery charger that has been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. An accessory battery charge unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available. It permits the charging of the battery in its installed position. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information and availability. Read the battery charger operating instructions before charging the battery.

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