2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV Owner’s Manual

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV is a great choice for people who want a luxury crossover because it is the right mix of being small, versatile, and luxurious. The GLA SUV looks powerful and sporty, and it has plenty of space for both people and things. This luxury SUV is both functional and luxurious. It has a well-designed interior with high-quality materials and the most up-to-date technology. Its agile handling and responsive performance make it fun to drive, and the all-wheel drive choice gives you more confidence on different types of roads. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV claims to be a seamless blend of style, comfort, and versatility for discerning drivers and passengers, whether they are driving in the city or going on an exciting trip.

Automatic transmission

Holding the vehicle stationary on uphill gradients

WARNING
If the clutch overheats, the electronic management system is automatically deactivated. This interrupts the power transmission. The vehicle may, for example, roll backward on gradients. There is a risk of an accident.
Never hold the vehicle stationary on uphill gradients by depressing the accelerator.

The clutch may overheat if you hold the vehicle stationary on uphill gradients by depressing the accelerator pedal. If the clutch overheats, a warning tone sounds.
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles): the Stop Vehicle displShiftay tomessag’P’ Leave Engine Running e appears in the multifunction display. You will
only be able to continue your journey once the clutch has cooled down and the display message in the multifunction display has disappeared.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: the Trans. Oil Overheated Drive on with Care display
a message appears in the multifunction display.
Do not hold the vehicle stationary on uphill gradients by depressing the accelerator pedal. Instead, only ever hold the vehicle stationary on uphill gradients by:

• depressing the brake pedal
• activating the HOLD function
• engaging the electric parking brake

Kickdown
Use kick-down for maximum acceleration.

• Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.
  The automatic transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed.
• Ease off the accelerator pedal once the desired speed is reached.
  The automatic transmission shifts back up.
  Mercedes-AMG vehicles: it is only possible to use kick down in the automatic drive program and the temporary manual drive program M. When manual drive program M is permanently activated, kick down is not possible.

Rocking the vehicle free
Shifting back and forth between transmission positions h and k can help to free up the vehicle if it gets stuck in mud or snow. The vehi-cle’s engine management system limits the speed to a maximum of 5 mph (9 km/h) when shifting back and forth. To shift repeatedly between transmission positions h and k, move the DIRECT SELECT lever up and down past the point of resistance.

Drive programs
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles)

Drive program C (Comfort)
Drive program C is characterized by the following:

• the vehicle delivers comfortable, economical handling characteristics.
• the vehicle pulls away more gently in forward and reverse gears, unless the accelerator pedal is depressed fully.
• the vehicle has improved driving stability, for example on slippery road surfaces.
• optimal fuel consumption resulting from the automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
  The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed range and the wheels are less likely to spin.

Drive program S (Sport)
Drive program S is characterized by the following:

• sporty engine settings.
• the automatic transmission shifts up later.
  The fuel consumption possibly being higher as a result of the later automatic transmission shift points.

Offroad drive program
The Off-road drive program is characterized by the following:

• the vehicle exhibits optimal driving characteristics on easily negotiable off-road terrain.
  Drive program E (Economy)
  Drive program E is characterized by the following:
• comfort-oriented engine settings.
• optimal fuel consumption resulting from the automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
• the vehicle pulls away more gently in forward and reverse gears, unless the accelerator pedal is depressed fully.
• the vehicle has improved driving stability, for example on slippery road surfaces.
• the automatic transmission shifts up sooner. This results in the vehicle being driven at lower engine speeds and the wheels being less likely to spin.
• gliding mode is activated automatically when engine-internal conditions are fulfilled and the accelerator is not depressed. At the same time the transmission’s clutch opens and the vehicle rolls freely using its kinetic energy. As a result great distances can be completed without the engine brake and fuel consumption reduced.
  The availability of gliding mode depends on various factors, including the following:
• the engine and transmission temperature Rthe downhill gradient
• the vehicle speed
  performing regular adaptation functions When you depress the brake pedal, gliding mode is deactivated, depending on pedal pressure.
  When you activate cruise control or Distance Pilot DISTRONIC, gliding mode is not available.

Mercedes-AMG vehicles

Drive program I (Individual)
In drive program I the following properties of the drive program can be selected:

• the drive (engine management)
• the transmission management
• Rthe suspension (vehicles with AMG adaptive sport suspension system)
• ESP®
  Information about configuring drive program I with the multimedia system can be found in the Digital Operator’s Manual.
  Drive program C (Comfort)
  Drive program C is characterized by the following:
• the vehicle delivers comfortable, economical handling characteristics.
• the vehicle pulls away more gently in forward and reverse gears, unless the accelerator pedal is depressed fully.
• the vehicle has improved driving stability, for example on slippery road surfaces.
• optimal fuel consumption resulting from the automatic transmission shifting up sooner. The vehicle is driven in the low engine speed range and the wheels are less likely to spin.
• gliding mode is available.
• the ECO start/stop function is available.
  Drive program S (Sport)
  Drive program S is characterized by the following:
• the vehicle exhibits sporty driving characteristics.
• the automatic transmission shifts up later.
• gliding mode is not available.
• the ECO start/stop function is not available.

Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+ is characterized by the following:

• the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving characteristics.
• the automatic transmission shifts up later.
• the fuel consumption possibly being higher as a result of the later automatic transmission shift points.
• the suspension exhibits particularly stiff springing and damping settings (vehicles with
  AMG adaptive sport suspension system).
  Rgliding mode is not available.
• the ECO start/stop function is not available.
  Drive program RACE (vehicles with AMG adaptive sport suspension system)
  The RACE drive program is characterized by the following:
• the vehicle exhibits driving characteristics suitable for the racetrack.
• all vehicle systems are set for maximum sportiness.
• the automatic transmission shifts up later.
• the fuel consumption possibly being higher as a result of the later automatic transmission shift points.
• the suspension exhibits particularly hard springing and damping settings.
• gliding mode is not available.
• the ECO start/stop function is not available.

Memory function

The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on the driver’s side automatically go into anti-glare mode if:
the ignition is switched on and
incident light from headlamps strikes the sensor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting is switched on.

Parking position for the exterior mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position
You can set the front-passenger side exterior mirror such that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. You can store this position.

1. Button for the driver’s side exterior mirror ; Button for the front-passenger side exterior mirror
2. Button for the exterior mirror setting
3. Memory button M
4. Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
5. Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock (Y page 124).
6. Press button ;.
7. Engage reverse gear.
   The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side moves to the default parking position.
8. Use button = to adjust the exterior mirror to a position that allows you to see the rear wheel and the curb.
   The parking position is stored.

Calling up stored parking position setting

• Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock (Y page 124).
• Adjust the front-passenger side exterior mirror using the corresponding button (page 96).
• 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 aspeed of 9mph (15 km/h)
• about ten seconds after you have disengaged reverse gear
• when you use button : to select the exterior mirror on the driver’s side

Memory function
Important safety notes

WARNING
If you use the memory function on the driver’s side while driving, you could lose control of the vehicle as aresult of the adjustments being made. There is arisk 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.

Storing settings
With the memory function, you can store up to three different settings, e.g. for three different people.
The following settings are stored as asingle memory preset:

• seat and backrest position
• driver’s side: position of the exterior mirrors on the driver’s and front-passenger sides
• Adjust the seat (Y page 92).
  Adjust the exterior mirror on the driver’s side (page 96).
• Briefly press the M memory button and then press preset position button 1, 2 or 3 within three seconds.
  The settings are stored in the selected preset position. Atonesounds when the settings have been completed.

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