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   É2475843405eËÍ
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                                                Mercedes-AMG Supplement

Order no. P247 0344 13 Part no. 247 584 34 05
Edition B 2021                                  Mercedes-Benz
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Thank you for purchasing a Mercedes-AMG           R   Technical features
Before you first drive off, read this Operator's   The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with     fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐
your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer     trations.
operating lifespan of the vehicle, follow the      The following documents are integral parts of
instructions and warning notices in this Opera‐    the vehicle:
tor's Manual. Disregarding them may lead to
                                                   R Digital Operator's Manual
damage to the vehicle or injury to people.
                                                   R Printed Operator's Manual
Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre‐
gard of the instructions is not covered by the     R Maintenance Booklet
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.                    R Equipment-dependent Supplements
The standard equipment or product description
                                                   Keep these documents in the vehicle at all
of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol‐
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lowing factors:
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2       Contents

                                                                          Function of the AMG steering-wheel but‐
Symbols ........................................................ 3                                                                                 Display messages and warning/indi‐
                                                                          tons .............................................................. 21
                                                                                                                                                   cator lamps ................................................. 37
                                                                                                                                                   Display messages ......................................... 37
At a glance .................................................... 4        Instrument Display and on-board                                          Warning and indicator lamps ........................ 38
Cockpit ........................................................... 4     computer ....................................................       22
                                                                          Notes on the Instrument Display and on-
                                                                          board computer ............................................         22   Index ........................................................... 40
General notes ...............................................        7
Operator's Manual ..........................................         7    Calling up displays on the Performance
Operating safety .............................................       7    menu ............................................................   22
Qualified specialist workshop .........................              8    Function of the Head-up Display ...................                 24
Correct use of the vehicle ...............................           9
Limited Warranty ............................................        9    MBUX multimedia system ......................... 25
                                                                          AMG TRACK PACE ........................................ 25
Occupant safety ......................................... 10
Seat belts ..................................................... 10       Wheels and tires ........................................ 31
Airbags ......................................................... 10      Overview of the tire-change tool kit .............. 31

Driving and parking ....................................             11   Technical data ............................................ 32
Driving ..........................................................   11   Operating fluids ............................................ 32
DYNAMIC SELECT switch ..............................                 13   Vehicle data .................................................. 34
Automatic transmission ................................              14
Driving and driving safety systems ................                  16
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Symbols   3

In this Operator's Manual, you will find the fol‐    #   Observe notes on material damage.
lowing symbols:
                                                    % These symbols indicate useful instructions
 & DANGER Danger due to not observing                   or further information that could be helpful
   the warning notices                                  to you.
 Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐        #           Instruction
 ards that may endanger your health or life, or     (/ page) Further information on a topic
 the health or life of others.
                                                    Display     Information on the multifunction dis‐
 # Observe the warning notices.
                                                                play/media display
                                                    4           Highest menu level, which is to be
 + ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental                             selected in the multimedia system
      damage due to failure to observe envi‐
      ronmental notes                               5           Relevant submenus, which are to be
                                                                selected in the multimedia system
 Environmental notes include information on         *           Indicates a cause
 environmentally responsible behavior or envi‐
 ronmentally responsible disposal.
 # Observe environmental notes.

 * NOTE Damage to property due to failure
   to observe notes on material damage
 Notes on material damage inform you of
 risks which may lead to your vehicle being
 damaged.
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4     At a glance – Cockpit

    Left-hand drive vehicles
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At a glance – Cockpit   5

1 Steering wheel gearshift paddles       →   14   H Control knob for:
2 Combination switch                                 Volume and switching sound on/off
3 Instrument Display                     →   22      Switches the MBUX multimedia system
                                                     on/off
4 DIRECT SELECT lever
                                         →        I Calls up navigation
5 Start/stop button                          11
                                         →        J Calls up the radio
   ECO start/stop function                   12
                                                     Calls up media
6 Media display
                                                  K Calls up the telephone
7 Climate control systems
                                                  L Calls up favorites
8 Hazard warning lights
                                                  M Calls up vehicle functions
9 PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
                                                  N Active Parking Assist
A Glove box
                                                  O DYNAMIC SELECT switch                              →         13
B AMG exhaust system                     →   12
                                         →        P Touchpad
C AMG adaptive sport suspension system       20
                                         →        Q Control panel for the MBUX multimedia sys‐
D ESP®                                       16     tem
E Manual gearshifting                    →   14                                                        →
                                                  R AMG steering-wheel buttons                                   21
F Stowage compartment                             S Adjusts the steering wheel
G Cup holder
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6   At a glance – Cockpit

    T Switches the steering wheel heater on/off            V Diagnostics connection
    U Control panel:                                       W Opens the hood
       On-board computer                          →   22   X Electric parking brake
       Cruise control                                      Y Light switch
       Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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General notes        7

 Operator's Manual                                    Should you have any questions concerning           & WARNING Risk of accident and injury as
                                                      equipment and operation, please consult an           a result of incorrect modifications to
This Supplement provides information on all the       authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
important functions of your AMG vehicle that are                                                           electronic component parts
either not described or differ from the descrip‐      The Operator's Manual, the Supplement and the
                                                      Maintenance Booklet are important documents        Modification to electronic components, their
tions in the vehicle Operator's Manual. This                                                             software or wiring could impair their function
information supplements or replaces the corre‐        and should be kept in the vehicle.
                                                                                                         and/or the function of other networked com‐
sponding sections in the vehicle Operator's Man‐                                                         ponent parts. In particular, systems relevant
ual. Under no circumstances does the Supple‐          Operating safety                                   to safety could also be affected.
ment replace the Operator's Manual.
                                                                                                         As a result, they may no longer function as
This Supplement describes all models, and              & WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐            intended and/or endanger the operating
standard and optional equipment for your vehi‐           functions or system failures                    safety of the vehicle.
cle, as available at the time of going to press.
                                                       If you do not have the prescribed service/        # Never tamper with the wiring and elec‐
Country-specific differences are possible. Bear
in mind that your vehicle may not feature all          maintenance work or any required repairs              tronic component parts or their soft‐
functions described here. This is also the case        carried out, this could result in malfunctions        ware.
for systems and functions relevant to safety.          or system failures.                               # You should have all work on electrical
Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may           # Always have the prescribed service/                 and electronic components carried out
differ from that in the descriptions and illustra‐         maintenance work as well any required             at a qualified specialist workshop.
tions.                                                     repairs carried out at a qualified spe‐
The original purchase contract documentation               cialist workshop.                            Observe the "On-board electronics" section in
for your vehicle contains a list of all of the sys‐                                                     "Technical data" in the vehicle Operator's Man‐
tems in your vehicle.                                                                                   ual.
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8       General notes

& WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable                 R   The vehicle is driven too fast over an       #   If driving safety is impaired while con‐
  materials on hot parts of the exhaust                     obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot‐        tinuing your journey, pull over and stop
  system                                                    hole                                             the vehicle immediately in accordance
                                                        R   A heavy object strikes the underbody or          with the traffic conditions, and contact
    Flammable material such as leaves, grass or                                                              a qualified specialist workshop.
    twigs may ignite if they come into contact              chassis components
    with hot parts of the exhaust system.               In situations such as this, the body, the
    # When driving on unpaved roads or off-             underbody, chassis components, wheels or         Qualified specialist workshop
       road, regularly check the vehicle under‐         tires could be damaged without the damage
       side.                                            being visible. Components damaged in this       An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐
                                                        way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of    fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary
    # Remove trapped plants or other flam‐
                                                        an accident, may not absorb the loads that      special skills, tools and qualifications to cor‐
       mable material.                                                                                  rectly carry out the work required on your vehi‐
                                                        arise as intended.
    # If there is damage, consult a qualified                                                           cle. This particularly applies to safety-relevant
       specialist workshop immediately.                 If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam‐     works.
                                                        mable materials such as leaves, grass or
                                                        twigs can collect between the underbody and     For the following, always have your vehicle
* NOTE Damage to the vehicle                            the underbody paneling. These materials may     checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐
                                                        ignite if they come into contact with hot       ter:
    In the following situations, in particular, there
    is a risk of damage to the vehicle:                 parts on the exhaust system.                    R safety-relevant works

    R The vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a           # Have the vehicle checked and repaired         R service and maintenance work
        high curb or an unpaved road                         immediately at a qualified specialist      R repair work
                                                             workshop.                                  R modifications as well as installations and
                                                        or                                                   conversions
                                                                                                        R work on electronic components
General notes   9

Mercedes‑AMG recommends a Mercedes‑Benz             This damage is not covered either by the
service center.                                     Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
                                                    New‑ or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
 Correct use of the vehicle                         # Follow the instructions in these operat‐
                                                        ing instructions on proper operation of
If you remove any warning stickers, you or others
                                                        your vehicle as well as on possible vehi‐
could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave
                                                        cle damage.
warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information in particular
when driving your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R technical data for the vehicle
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
    motor vehicles

Limited Warranty

 * NOTE Damage to the vehicle arising
   from violation of these operating instruc‐
   tions.
 Damage to the vehicle can arise from viola‐
 tion of these operating instructions.
10    Occupant safety

 Seat belts                                              Airbags
Reduced protection                                      Protection offered by the side airbag
The AMG sport seat and the AMG Performance              Vehicles with AMG Performance seat:
seat are designed for the standard three-point          depending on the accident situation, the side air‐
seat belt. If you install a different multipoint seat   bag can increase the level of protection for the
belt, e.g. sport or racing seat belts, the restraint    ribcage of the respective passenger in addition
system cannot provide the intended level of pro‐        to a correctly fastened seat belt.
tection.
Depending on the type of seat, there may be
openings in the seat backrest. These openings
have no function.

 & WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injury
   due to modified seat belt systems
 If you feed seat belts through the opening in
 the seat backrest, the seat backrest may be
 damaged or may even break in the event of
 an accident.
 # Only use the standard three-point seat
     belt.
 # Never modify the seat belt system.
Driving and parking    11

 Driving                                             This also applies when the engine or parts of the     Function of Emotion Start
                                                     drivetrain have been replaced.
Breaking-in notes
                                                     Please also observe the following breaking-in
To preserve the engine during the first              notes:
1,000 miles (1,500 km):                              R In certain driving and driving safety systems,
R drive at varying road speeds and engine                the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐
    speeds.                                              tain distance is being driven after the vehicle
R do not drive faster than 85 mph (140 km/h).            has been delivered or after repairs. Full sys‐
R allow the engine to reach a maximum engine
                                                         tem effectiveness is not reached until the
    speed of 4,500 rpm (4,500 rpm) only briefly.         end of this teach-in process.
                                                     R Brakepads, brake discs and tires that are
R drive the vehicle in drive program A.
                                                         either new or have been replaced only ach‐        #   Start the vehicle with the start/stop button
R change gear before the tachometer needle is            ieve optimum braking effect and grip after            and simultaneously pull one of steering
    Ô of the way to the red area of the tachome‐         several hundred kilometers of driving. Com‐           wheel gearshift paddles 1 or 2.
    ter.                                                 pensate for the reduced braking effect by             The idle speed is briefly increased upon
R do not shift down a gear manually in order to          applying greater force to the brake pedal.            starting the engine, and in the sporty charac‐
    brake.                                                                                                     teristic the engine sound is reproduced.
R avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at
                                                                                                           Observe the notes on starting the vehicle in the
    full throttle.                                                                                         vehicle Operator's Manual.
R do not depress the accelerator pedal past
    the pressure point (kickdown).
R only increase the engine speed gradually and
    accelerate the vehicle to full speed after
    1,000 miles (1,500 km).
12    Driving and parking

Operation of the ECO start/stop function             R   You pull the left-hand steering wheel gear‐      AMG exhaust system
                                                         shift paddle.
The engine is automatically switched off if the                                                           Operating the AMG exhaust system
following conditions are met:                        R   An automatic engine start is necessary.
R If all vehicle conditions for an automatic         If the engine was switched off by the ECO start/
    engine stop are met.                             stop function and you leave the vehicle, a warn‐
R You brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans‐    ing tone sounds and the engine is not restarted.
    mission position h or i.                         The Vehicle Ready to Drive Switch the Ignition
R You depress the brake pedal when driving at
                                                     Off Before Exiting display message also appears
                                                     in the multifunction display. If you do not switch
    speeds below 15 mph (20 km/h).
                                                     off the ignition, the ignition is automatically
The è symbol appears in the multifunction            switched off after one minute.
display when the vehicle is stationary. If not all
the vehicle conditions are met, the ç symbol
appears in the multifunction display.
The engine is restarted automatically if:
R You release the brake pedal in transmission
   position h when the HOLD function is not
   active.                                                                                                #   Press button 1.
R You shift from transmission position j.                                                                     The sporty characteristic (Powerful) is selec‐
R You engage transmission position h or k.                                                                    ted when indicator lamp 2 lights up.
R You depress the accelerator pedal.
R You permanently activate manual gearshift‐
   ing.
Driving and parking    13

 DYNAMIC SELECT switch                                  -  Engine and transmission management            A (Comfort): comfortable and economical
                                                        -  Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC                driving style
Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch
                                                    R   AMG Dynamics:                                    C (Sport): sporty driving style
% This chapter describes the function of the
   DYNAMIC SELECT switch for the                        -  The agility functions are automatically       B (Sport +): particularly sporty driving style
   Mercedes‑AMG GLA 35 4MATIC.                             selected depending on the drive program.      I (RACE): driving like on a race track
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change                 -  The steering, shift timing point and stabi‐   The I (RACE) drive program may not be
between the following drive programs:                      lization functions are adapted to the         used on normal roads. I (RACE) must only
                                                           selected drive program.
o (Slippery): optimized pulling away and                                                                 be activated and used on dedicated race cir‐
      driving characteristics in wintry and slip‐   R   Suspension:                                      cuits, not on public roads.
      pery road conditions                          R   Availability of glide mode                       Mercedes-AMG recommends selecting the drive
= (Individual): individual settings                                                                      program A when in city traffic or stop-and-go
A (Comfort): comfortable and economical             Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch                traffic.
      driving style                                                                                      Depending on the drive program selected, the
                                                    % This chapter describes the function of the
C (Sport): sporty driving style                                                                          following vehicle characteristics will change:
                                                       DYNAMIC SELECT switch for the
                                                       Mercedes‑AMG GLA 45 4MATIC and                    R Drive:
B (Sport +): particularly sporty driving style
                                                       GLA 45 S 4MATIC.                                      -    Engine and transmission management
Mercedes-AMG recommends selecting the drive         Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change                  -    Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
program A when in city traffic or stop-and-go       between the following drive programs:
traffic.                                                                                                 R AMG Dynamics:
                                                    o (Slippery): optimized pulling away and                 -    The agility functions are automatically
Depending on the drive program selected, the              driving characteristics in wintry and slip‐
following vehicle characteristics will change:                                                                    selected depending on the drive program.
                                                          pery road conditions
R Drive:
                                                    = (Individual): individual settings
14       Driving and parking

     -  The steering, shift timing point and stabi‐   % You can change the following vehicle charac‐     Automatic transmission
        lization functions are adapted to the           teristics using the buttons in the center con‐
        selected drive program.                         sole:                                            Manual gearshifting
     -  When ESP® is activated, agility function        R Characteristic of the exhaust system
        Pro is selected in drive program I              R Suspension tuning of the AMG adaptive
        (RACE). The Master function is automati‐            sport suspension system
        cally selected when ESP® is deactivated.
R    Characteristic of the exhaust system
R    Suspension
R    The I(RACE) drive program has the fol‐
     lowing properties:
     -  The vehicle exhibits driving characteris‐
        tics suited for the racetrack.
     -  All vehicle systems are set for maximum
        sportiness.
     -  The suspension tuning of the AMG adap‐
        tive sport suspension system is particu‐
        larly firm.                                                                                      #   To activate/deactivate: press button 1.
     -  Glide mode is not available.                                                                         If indicator lamp 2 is lit, manual gearshift‐
                                                                                                             ing is activated. The current gear is displayed
     -  The sporty characteristic (Powerful) is                                                              in the multifunction display.
        activated when the exhaust system is
        activated.
Driving and parking    15

% To permanently shift the gears manually in       #   To shift up: pull steering wheel gearshift
  drive program = using the steering wheel             paddle 2.
  gearshift paddles, select the M (Manual) set‐    #   To shift down: pull steering wheel gearshift
  ting for the transmission.                           paddle 1.
 * NOTE Damage to the engine due to shift‐
   ing up too late
 The automatic transmission does not shift up
 in manual mode even when the engine's lim‐
 iting speed is reached.
 The fuel supply is interrupted in order to pre‐
                                                                                                      #   If gearshift recommendation message 1 is
 vent the engine from overrevving.                                                                        shown on the multifunction display, shift to
                                                                                                          the recommended gear.
 # Shift up before the engine speed rea‐
     ches the red area in the tachometer.
                                                                                                      Using kickdown
                                                   If the engine speed is too high or too low, you
                                                   cannot change gear using the steering wheel        #   Maximum acceleration: depress the accel‐
                                                   gearshift paddles. In this case, segments 1            erator pedal beyond the pressure point.
                                                   light up red.
                                                                                                      The automatic transmission shifts up to the next
                                                                                                      gear when the maximum engine speed is
                                                   Gearshift recommendation                           reached to protect the engine from overrevving.
                                                   The gearshift recommendation assists you in
                                                   adopting an economical driving style.
16   Driving and parking

% If you have activated manual gearshifting       R   You are no longer depressing the accelerator   You can select between the following modes of
  with the button in the center console, the          or brake pedal.                                ESP®:
  transmission does not react to the kick‐                                                           R ESP® ON
  down.                                           Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the
                                                  conditions is no longer met.                       R ESP® SPORT
                                                  When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is           R ESP® OFF
Glide mode function                               active, glide mode is not available.
With an anticipatory driving style, glide mode                                                       Characteristics when ESP® is activated
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.                                                                ESP® monitors and improves driving stability and
                                                   Driving and driving safety systems
Glide mode is characterized by the following:                                                        traction, particularly in the following situations:
                                                  Functions of ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro‐
R The combustion engine is switched off. All of                                                      R When pulling away on wet or slippery road‐
                                                  gram)
    the vehicle functions remain active.                                                                 ways.
R The J symbol will appear on the multi‐           & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® is             R When braking.
    function display.                                malfunctioning                                  R In strong side winds when you are driving
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐                                                          faster than 47 mph (75 km/h).
                                                   If ESP® is malfunctioning, ESP® cannot carry
tions are met:                                     out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other     ESP® can stabilize the vehicle by intervening in
R The ECO start/stop function is switched on.      driving safety systems are switched off.          the following ways:
R Drive program = is selected with the             # Drive on carefully.                             R One or more wheels are braked.
    drive setting "Moderate" or "Reduced".         # Have ESP® checked at a qualified spe‐           R The engine output is adapted according to
R The speed is within a suitable range.                cialist workshop.                                the situation.
R The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
    uphill or downhill inclines or tight bends.                                                      ESP® is activated every time the engine is star‐
                                                                                                     ted regardless of whether ESP® was in ESP®
Driving and parking    17

SPORT or deactivated before the engine was          Select ESP® SPORT when the vehicle's own              R   ESP® continues to provide assistance when
switched off.                                       oversteering and understeering characteristics            the brakes are firmly applied.
If the ÷ ESP® warning lamp flashes in the           are desired, e.g. on designated roads.                R   Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
instrument cluster, one or several vehicle wheels   Driving with ESP® SPORT or with ESP® deactiva‐
has reached its grip limit:                         ted requires an extremely qualified and experi‐       Characteristics when ESP® is deactivated
R Adapt the driving style to suit the prevailing    enced driver.
                                                                                                           & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® is
     road and weather conditions.                   If ESP® SPORT is activated and one or more               deactivated
R Do not deactivate ESP® under any circum‐          wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP® warning
     stances.                                       lamp on the instrument cluster flashes. ESP®           If you deactivate ESP®, ESP® cannot carry
                                                    then only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited          out vehicle stabilization.
R Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
     is necessary.                                  degree.                                                # ESP® should only be deactivated in the

                                                    ESP® SPORT also has the following characteris‐             following situations.
Characteristics when ESP® SPORT is activa‐          tics:
ted                                                                                                       When ESP® is deactivated, the å ESP® OFF
                                                    R ESP® only improves driving stability to a limi‐
                                                                                                          warning lamp and the ESP OFF message light up
 & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP®                     ted degree.                                       continuously in the instrument cluster.
   SPORT is used incorrectly                        R ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
                                                                                                          Deactivating ESP® has the following effects:
 When you activate ESP® SPORT, there is an          R The engine's torque is only restricted to a
                                                                                                          R Driving stability will no longer be improved.
 increased risk of skidding and having an acci‐         limited degree and the drive wheels can spin.
                                                                                                          R The drive wheels could spin.
 dent.                                                  The spinning of the wheels results in a cut‐
                                                        ting action for better traction on loose surfa‐   R ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
 # Activate ESP® SPORT only in the cir‐
     cumstances described below.                        ces.                                              R Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
18    Driving and parking

% Even when ESP® is deactivated, you are still         ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)             Activating/deactivating ESP® (Electronic Sta‐
    assisted by ESP® when braking hard.                ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP®.        bility Program)
It may be best to activate ESP® SPORT or deacti‐       ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by
vate ESP® in the following situations:                 intervening in the following ways:
R When using snow chains.                              R The drive wheels are braked individually if
                                                           they spin.
R In deep snow.
                                                       R More drive torque is transferred to the wheel
R On sand or gravel.
                                                           or wheels with traction.
% Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
     action, which enhances traction.
% Activate ESP® as soon as the situations
     described above no longer apply. ESP® will
     otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle
     if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts
     to spin.
If the ÷ ESP® warning lamp lights up continu‐
ously even when ESP® is activated, ESP® is not
available due to a malfunction.                                                                          #   To activate ESP® SPORT: briefly press but‐
                                                                                                             ton 1.
Observe any information which may be displayed
                                                                                                             The å and Æ warning lamps appear in
in the instrument cluster:
                                                                                                             the instrument cluster.
R Warning and indicator lamps
R Display messages
Driving and parking    19

#   To deactivate ESP® SPORT: briefly press          grip road surface is required, the tires and vehi‐   R   The doors, the hood and the tailgate are
    button 1.                                        cle must also be in good condition.                      closed.
    The å and Æ warning lamps in the                 % RACE START is only available after the vehi‐       R   The engine is running and the transmission
    instrument cluster go out.                           cle has been broken in (/ page 11).                  and engine are at normal operating tempera‐
#   To deactivate ESP®: press and hold button        % RACE START may not be used on normal                   ture.
    1 until the å and ESP OFF warning                    roads. RACE START must only be activated         R   The steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
    lamps appear in the instrument cluster.              and used on dedicated race circuits, not on          position.
                                                         public roads.                                    R   The vehicle is on level ground.
% When you deactivate ESP® in the I                      Be sure to read the safety notes and infor‐
  (RACE) drive program, AMG Dynamics auto‐                                                                R   The vehicle is stationary, the brake pedal is
                                                         mation on ESP® (/ page 16).
  matically switches to the Master level.                                                                     depressed (left foot) and the parking brake is
# To activate ESP®: briefly press button 1.           & WARNING Risk of skidding and having                   released.
  The å and ESP OFF warning lamps go                    an accident from wheels spinning                  R   One of the drive programs C, B or
  out in the instrument cluster.                                                                              I is selected (/ page 13).
                                                      When you use RACE START, individual wheels
Observe the information on warning lamps and          could spin and you could lose control of the        #   Rapidly depress the accelerator pedal fully.
display messages which may be shown in the            vehicle.                                                The engine speed increases.
instrument cluster.                                   Depending on the ESP® mode selected, there          % If the activation conditions are not fulfilled,
                                                      is an increased risk of skidding and having an        RACE START cannot be activated. The RACE
RACE START                                            accident.                                             START Not Possible See Operator's Manual
                                                      # Make sure that no persons or obstacles              message appears in the multifunction dis‐
Function of RACE START                                    are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.        play.
RACE START enables optimal vehicle accelera‐
                                                                                                          # The RACE START Release brake to start mes‐
tion from a standstill. For this, a suitably high-   Activating RACE START                                  sage appears in the multifunction display.
                                                     Requirements:
20   Driving and parking

% Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 4MATIC and                   % After using it several times in short succes‐     In addition, you can select the mode in every
  GLA 45 S 4MATIC: in this phase you can             sion, RACE START is unavailable until a cer‐      drive program individually via the AMG adaptive
  adjust RACE START depending on the road            tain distance has been driven.                    sport suspension system button in the center
  conditions: you can vary the engine speed by                                                         console. After a drive program is changed, the
  pulling on one of the steering wheel gear‐       AMG adaptive sport suspension system                automatic suspension setting of the drive pro‐
  shift paddles. The segments in the multifunc‐                                                        gram is reactivated.
  tion display flicker rapidly.                    Function of AMG adaptive sport suspension
                                                   system                                              AMG adaptive sport suspension system,
% If the brake pedal is not released after a                                                           selecting the suspension setting
  short while, RACE START is canceled. The         AMG adaptive sport suspension system is an
                                                   electronically controlled damping system for        In "Comfort" mode, the driving characteristics of
  RACE START Canceled message appears in                                                               your vehicle are comfortable. Select this suspen‐
  the multifunction display.                       improved driving comfort and increased driving
                                                   safety.                                             sion setting if you prefer a comfortable driving
# Take your foot off the brake, but keep the                                                           style.
  accelerator pedal depressed.                     The damping is adjusted individually to each
                                                   wheel and depends on the following factors:         "Sport" driving mode ensures a firmer suspen‐
  The vehicle pulls away at maximum accelera‐                                                          sion setting. Select this suspension setting when
  tion. The RACE START Active message              R The driving style, e.g. sporty                    employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on winding
  appears in the multifunction display.            R The road condition, e.g. bumps                    country roads.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle rea‐    R The drive program selected                        "Sport Plus" driving mode ensures a very firm
ches a speed of approximately 31 mph               R The individual selection of the "Sport", "Sport   suspension setting.
(50 km/h).                                            Plus" or "Comfort" suspension setting
RACE START is deactivated immediately if you
release the accelerator pedal during RACE          The suspension setting is dependent on the
START or if any of the activation conditions are   drive program selected via the DYNAMIC SELECT
no longer fulfilled. The RACE START Canceled       switch.
message appears in the multifunction display.
Driving and parking    21

                                                      The currently selected suspension setting is      The following functions are available:
                                                      shown as a display message in the media dis‐      R  ESP®(/ page 16)
                                                      play.
                                                                                                        R AMG adaptive sport suspension system
                                                                                                           (/ page 20)
                                                   Function of the AMG steering-wheel but‐              R AMG exhaust system(/ page 12)
                                                   tons
                                                                                                        R ECO start/stop function(/ page 12)
                                                                                                        R Manual gearshifting(/ page 14)
                                                                                                        R AMG Dynamics(/ page 13)

                                                                                                        If you have assigned a function to one of display
                                                                                                        buttons 2, you can operate this function with
                                                                                                        corresponding button 1.
                                                                                                        The assignment of display buttons 2 remains
                                                                                                        stored even after a new engine start, but the
#   Press button 1 repeatedly until the selected                                                        operating status of the respective function is
    setting is displayed.                                                                               reset to the basic setting.
                                                   The AMG steering-wheel buttons are two addi‐         You can change between the drive programs
    Depending on the number of indicator lamps     tional control elements on the steering wheel.
    2 lighting up, the following suspension set‐                                                        with stabilizer bar actuator 3. The selected
    ting is selected:                              You can assign two vehicle functions of your         drive program appears in display button 4. By
                                                   choice to the left control element. You can          pressing display button 4, you can directly
    R 0 – "Comfort" suspension setting
                                                   change between the available functions by            access the drive program = (Individual)
    R 1 – "Sport" suspension setting               pressing display buttons 2 repeatedly. The cur‐      (/ page 13).
    R 2 – "Sport Plus" suspension setting          rently selected functions are displayed in display
                                                   buttons 2.
22    Instrument Display and on-board computer

 Notes on the Instrument Display and on-             R   Engine data                                     R   SETUP
 board computer                                      R   SETUP                                           R   G-meter
Additional notes regarding your Mercedes-AMG         R   Trip computer
vehicle:                                             R   Navigation
R If you activate manual gearshifting,               R   Media
   (/ page 14) the upshift bar will appear on
   the multifunction or Head-up Display. In addi‐    R   Telephone
   tion, transmission set-up p (manual) and          AMG TRACK PACE is displayed on the left-hand
   the current gear will appear on the transmis‐     section of the display. The warm-up, engine data,
   sion position display of the multifunction dis‐   SETUP and G-meter menus are displayed on the
   play.                                             right-hand section of the display.
R Additional note regarding the indicator and
   warning lamps: the vehicle is also equipped
   with the ESP® ÷, ESP® OFF å and                   Calling up displays on the Performance
                                                     menu
   ESP® SPORT Æ indicator and warning
   lamps (/ page 38).                                On-board computer:
                                                     4 Performance
You can select the following display content:
                                                     # To select a display: swipe upwards or down‐       Warm-up (example)
R  Tachometer with gear display                         wards on the left-hand Touch Control.            1 Digital speedometer
R Date and time
                                                     Displays on the Performance menu:                   2 Engine oil temperature
R Warm-up
                                                     R  Warm-up                                          3 Transmission oil temperature
R AMG TRACK PACE                                                                                         4 Boost pressure
                                                     R Engine data
R G-meter
Instrument Display and on-board computer      23

If the engine or transmission is not at normal
operating temperature, the multifunction display
will show temperature 2 or 3 in blue. Avoid
using the full engine power output during this
time.

                                                   SETUP in Mercedes-AMG vehicles (example)   G-meter (example)
                                                   1 Drive system setting:
                                                                                              While the vehicle is in motion, the G-meter
                                                     Reduced/Moderate/Sport/Dynamic           shows the forces that are exerted on the vehicle
                                                   2 Transmission position:                   occupants both laterally and in the direction of
                                                     D/M                                      travel. The maximum values are represented by
Engine data (example)                              3 AMG DYNAMICS:                            red markings.
1 Current power output                               Basic/Advanced                           # To reset the G-meter: press the left-hand
2 Current torque                                   4 Suspension tuning:                           Touch Control.
                                                     Comfort/Sport/Sport+                     # Select Yes.
When current power output 1 or current torque
2 reaches the maximum value, the digital value                                                # Press the left-hand Touch Control.
will briefly be stationary. The bar display will
continue.
24    Instrument Display and on-board computer

 Function of the Head-up Display                      3 Currently selected gear, gearshift options       System limits
The Head-up Display projects information above          with manual shifting                             The visibility of the displays will be affected by
the cockpit into the driver's field of vision, e.g.   4 Detected instructions and traffic signs          the following conditions:
the speed of the vehicle, information from the        Depending on the vehicle's equipment, you can      R Seat position
navigation system or driver assistance systems        select further AMG displays in addition to the     R Image position setting
and some warning messages.                            standard displays on the Display Content menu.     R Ambient light
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, different       In vehicles with AMG TRACK PACE, you can dis‐      R Wet road
content can be shown in the three areas of the        play additional content:
Head-up Display.                                                                                         R Objects on the display cover
                                                      R Speed and gear display
                                                                                                         R Polarization in sunglasses
Mercedes-AMG display content                          R Lap and sector times
                                                      R Acceleration and braking
                                                                                                         % In extreme sunlight, sections of the display
                                                                                                           may appear washed out. You can correct this
                                                      R Track layout graphics                              by deactivating and reactivating the Head-up
                                                      % The content that can be displayed will vary        Display.
                                                          depending on the settings.
                                                      When you receive a call, the 6 Incoming Call
                                                      message will appear on the Head-up Display.
                                                      In audio mode, the station name or track will be
                                                      shown temporarily when the audio source is
                                                      being actively operated.
1 Current engine speed
2 Current speed
MBUX multimedia system       25

AMG TRACK PACE                                        Setting Track Race                                #   Press a to confirm.
                                                                                                            The track is saved under the name entered.
General information                                   Multimedia system:
                                                      4 TRACK PACE         5   Track Race               Searching by track name
With AMG TRACK PACE, the driving characteris‐
tics on race tracks can be analyzed and opti‐         Recording a new track
                                                                                                        #  Select ª All Tracks .
mized. You can drive previously stored race                                                             # Enter the track name.
tracks (e.g. Hockenheimring), or new tracks can
                                                      #  Select ô New track.
                                                                                                           Tracks with the searched name are dis‐
be recorded and stored. The driven lap times are      # Select Ì Start Record. at the desired              played.
stored for every track. These can be analyzed            starting point.
and compared to other lap times to achieve the           The track recording starts at this point.      Measuring time on a saved track
best possible race results. Additionally, accelera‐                                                     # Select õ All Tracks .
tion and braking procedures can be measured           During track recording, sectors can be set to     # Select the desired track.
and stored.                                           divide up the track.
                                                                                                        # Select u.
Please note: Use AMG TRACK PACE only on               # Select ö Set Sector.
                                                                                                        # Select Start Race if you are already stood at
closed-off routes outside the public traffic area.    # Select É Stop Recording to end track
Adapt your driving style to your personal abilities                                                         the starting line.
                                                          recording or cross the starting line again.
and the environmental conditions. As the driver,      # Confirm the prompt with ÷.
                                                                                                        or
you are solely responsible for driving your vehi‐                                                       # Select Navigate to for navigation to the start‐
                                                      # Select the weather.
cle. Park your vehicle safely before operating the                                                          ing line.
application.                                          % The temperature is determined automati‐         Timekeeping begins automatically when the
                                                        cally.                                          starting line has been crossed.
                                                      # After ending, select ÷ to save the track.       % When ¨ is selected, the track display can
                                                      # Enter a name.
                                                                                                             be switched from 2D to AR.
                                                                                                        # Select ð Stop Race to end timekeeping.
26     MBUX multimedia system

#    Confirm the prompt with a.              #   Select Z Setup.                                     R  Vehicle
#    Select the weather.                     #   Pull the desired display from the grid on the       R  Date
#    Select ÷ Save Track to save the times       left or right edge of the media display.            R Weather
     driven for this track.                      The displays are shown during the Track         #   Select Compare to Rec. to use a different
                                                 Race.                                               session as a reference value.
Showing displays during Track Race
                                             By selecting ¨ on the active display, you can       #   Select % to return to the overview.
The following displays can be shown:
                                             deactivate this.                                    #   Select ò Diagram.
R Tire temperature
                                             # Select % to return to the navigation map          #   Set parameters í and î.
R Mini map
                                                view.                                                The analysis is displayed.
R Sector overview
                                             Displaying the analysis
R Engine data
                                             #  Select õ All Tracks .
R G-force display
                                                An overview of all the driven tracks appears.
R Lap overview
                                             # Select a track.
#    Select ï Start Race.                    # Select a session.

                                                The following data is displayed:
                                                R Lap and sector times
                                                R Average and maximum permissible speed
                                                R Driver
MBUX multimedia system      27

1 Lap overview                                      R   Longitudinal/lateral acceleration          Exporting tracks (USB)
2 Parameter 1                                       R   Steering angle                             #  Select õ Tracks.
3 Parameter 2                                       R Engine speed                                    An overview of all stored tracks appears.
4 Trajectory of parameter 1 (e.g. time)             R Engine oil/tire temperature                  # Select the desired track.
5 Trajectory of parameter 2 (e.g. speed)                                                           # Select options u for the desired track.
                                                Based on the analysis you can check and opti‐
% The following values can be set for parame‐   mize driving characteristics for any position on   # Select Export.
  ters 1 and 2, for example:                    the track.                                            The selected track can be exported to a USB
  R Speed                                                                                             storage device connected to the vehicle.
28   MBUX multimedia system

Editing tracks and recordings                  #    Pull away start the measurement.               #    Pull away start the measurement.
# Select õ Tracks.                                  Measurement begins when the vehicle accel‐          Measurement begins when the vehicle accel‐
# Select the desired track.                         erates. Measurement is incremental, in steps        erates. Timing runs until the target distance
                                                    of 30 mph (50 km/h) to a maximum of                 or a maximum of one mile has been traveled.
# Select options u for the desired track.
                                                    150 mph (270 km/h).                            or
# Select Rename or Delete.
                                               or                                                  #    Select Ì Start.
or                                             #  Select Ì Start.                                       Timing runs until the target distance or a
# Select a track.                                 A countdown is activated. When the count‐             maximum of one mile has been traveled.
# Highlight the desired recording.                down has run out, the measurement starts.             Measurement can be stopped early by
# Select Z options.
                                                  After pulling away, the reaction time is dis‐         selecting Stop or stopping the vehicle.
                                                  played. Measurement is incremental, in steps
# Select Export to… or Delete.                    of 30 mph (50 km/h) to a maximum of              Measuring braking
                                                  150 mph (270 km/h).                              # Z Drag mode
Setting Drag Race                              Measurement can be stopped early by selecting       # Select Braking.
                                               Stop or stopping the vehicle.
Multimedia system:                                                                                 # Select Ì Start.
4 TRACK PACE
                                               Quarter-mile race                                     Measurement is incremental, in steps of
                     5   Drag Race
                                               # Z Drag mode                                         5 mph (10 km/h) to a standstill. If the brak‐
Measuring acceleration                         # Optional: set a target distance.                    ing procedure is started e.g. at a speed of
# Select Z Drag mode.                            Measurement stops as soon as the specified          58 mph (157 km/h), measurement starts as
# Optional: set a target speed.                  target distance has been reached.                   soon as 55 mph (150 km/h) has been
                                                                                                     reached.
  Measurement stops as soon as the specified   # Select ó Quarter mile.
  target speed has been reached.
# Select ñ Acceleration.
MBUX multimedia system         29

Storing and calling up measurement values          parameters can be selected that are to be        R   The mobile end device is connected to the
If measurement is completed or canceled, a         shown in the display.                                multimedia system via Wi-Fi.
prompt appears asking whether the measure‐         For example:
ment should be saved.                                                                               Multimedia system:
                                                   R Engine speed                                   4 TRACK PACE         5   Options
# Confirm the prompt with ÷ to save.
                                                   R Wheel angle
The stored measurements can be displayed via                                                        Connecting a mobile device via the TRACK
                                                   R Speed                                          PACE app
the History menu item.
                                                   R Steering angle                                 The TRACK PACE app makes it possible to record
Calling up saved measurements                                                                       videos and to synchronize them with stored
                                                   # Set the desired parameters.                    tracks.
#  Select ± History.                               # Set the time.                                  # Select TRACK PACE App.
# Select Acceleration, Quarter Mile or Braking.
                                                     The set parameters are evaluated in the dia‐       Already authorized devices are displayed in
# Select the desired measurement.                    gram for the time set.
   The desired measurement is displayed in                                                              the list.
                                                   % The time can range from 30 seconds to a        # Select AUTHORIZE NEW DEVICE.
   detail.
                                                     maximum of 20 minutes.                             Available devices are displayed.
or
                                                                                                    # Start the TRACK PACE app on the device to
# Delete the desired measurement.
                                                   Configuring AMG TRACK PACE                           be connected and follow the instructions.
                                                                                                    # Confirm the authorization prompt.
                                                   Requirements
Calling up the telemetry display                                                                    # Enter the code displayed on the device.
                                                   To connect a mobile devoice to the TRACK
Multimedia system:                                 PACE app:                                            The device is authorized.
 4 TRACK PACE 5 Telemetry
                                                   R The TRACK PACE app is installed on the         or
The telemetry display shows current vehicle data      mobile end device.                            # Select a device that is already authorized.
as a digital value and as a diagram. Up to three                                                        The device is de-authorized.
30   MBUX multimedia system

Setting the TRACK PACE display in the Head-
up Display
# Select HUD Content.

# Activate or deactivate the desired contents.
   The contents in the Head-up Display are
   adapted.
% For further information on the Head-up Dis‐
   play, see (/ page 24).
Setting acoustic feedback
#  Select Acoustic feedback.
   A scale with values from 0 to 85 is shown.
# Select a setting.
Wheels and tires   31

 Overview of the tire-change tool kit                                     Setting up the folding chock
Apart from some country-specific variants, vehi‐
cles are not equipped with a tire-change tool kit.
For more information on which tire-changing
tools are required and approved for performing a
wheel change on your vehicle, consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
You require the following tools, for instance, to
change a wheel:
R Jack                                               Tool bag contains:
R Chock                                              R Jack
R Lug wrench                                         R Gloves
R Alignment bolt                                     R Lug wrench
The tire-change tool kit is located in tool bag 1    R Alignment bolt
in the cargo compartment.                            R Folding chock
                                                     R Ratchet for jack
32   Technical data

 Operating fluids                                 R   Gasoline with more than 3% methanol by              * NOTE Premature wear through unleaded
Fuel                                                  volume, e.g. M15, M30, M85, M100                      regular gasoline
                                                  R   Gasoline with additives containing metal            Unleaded regular gasoline can cause the
Notes on fuel grades for Mercedes-AMG vehi‐
cles                                              If you have accidentally refueled with the              engine to wear more quickly and impair lon‐
Observe the information on operating fluids in    wrong fuel:                                             gevity and performance.
the vehicle Operator's Manual.                    # Do not switch the ignition on.                        If unleaded premium grade gasoline is
                                                  # Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
                                                                                                          unavailable and you have to refuel using
 * NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel                                                                   unleaded regular gasoline:
 Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could                                                               # Only fill the fuel tank to half full with
                                                 If the available fuel is not sufficiently low in sul‐
 result in damage to the fuel system, the        fur, this can produce unpleasant odors.                      unleaded regular gasoline and refill as
 engine and the emission control system.                                                                      soon as possible with unleaded pre‐
                                                 Only refuel using unleaded premium grade gaso‐               mium grade gasoline.
 # Only refuel with low-sulfur unleaded          line with at least 91 AKI/95 RON.
    fuel.                                                                                                 # Do not drive at the maximum design
                                                 As a temporary measure, if the recommended                   speed.
                                                 fuel is not available, you may also use unleaded
 This fuel may contain up to 10% ethanol by                                                               # Avoid sudden acceleration engine
                                                 regular gasoline which has at least the octane
 volume. Your vehicle is suitable for use with                                                                speeds over 3000 rpm.
                                                 number specified in the information label in the
 E10 fuel.
                                                 fuel filler flap (see the vehicle Operator's Man‐
 Never refuel with one of the following fuels:   ual).                                                   Further information on fuel is available at the fol‐
 R Diesel                                                                                                lowing locations:
                                                 Never refuel using gasoline with an even lower
 R Gasoline with more than 10% ethanol by        RON.                                                    R At a gas station
     volume, e.g. E15, E85, E100                                                                         R At a qualified specialist workshop
                                                                                                         R On the https://www.mbusa.com (USA only)
Technical data   33

Tank content and reserve fuel                     case; observe possible restrictions of the         Coolant capacity
                                                  approved SAE viscosity classes).
Capacity                                                                                             Missing values were not available at the time of
                                                  To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption,   going to press.
 Model                      Total capacity        it is recommended to use the engine oil specifi‐
 All models              13.5 gal (51.0 liters)   cations marked in the table for the lowest SAE      Model                            Capacity
                                                  viscosity class. Possible restrictions of the
 Model                    of which reserve        approved SAE viscosity classes must be              All models
                                fuel              observed.
                                                  % Refill oil level to the maximum before           Refrigerant filling capacity
 All models               1.3 gal (5.0 liters)
                                                        extreme driving maneuvers or using race‐
                                                        track mode.                                  Missing values were not available at the time of
Quality and capacity of engine oil                The following values refer to an oil change,       going to press.
                                                  including the oil filter.                          Filling capacity for refrigerant and PAG oil
MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
                                                  Missing values were not available at the time of    Model                          Refrigerant
 Gasoline engine         Engine oil specifica‐    going to press.
                                tions                                                                 All models
                                                  Replacement amount
 Mercedes-AMG GLA          229.51, 229.52,                                                            Model                             PAG oil
 35 4MATIC                     229.61              Model                       Replacement
                                                                                 amount               All models
                              229.71*
                                                   All models
 All other models               229.71*
* Recommended for lowest possible fuel con‐
sumption (lowest SAE viscosity class in each
34   Technical data

 Vehicle data                                       Height when opened and headroom                Weights and loads
Vehicle dimensions                                   Model                      1        2 Head‐   Please observe the following notes for the speci‐
                                                                              Height     room      fied vehicle data:
The heights specified may vary as a result of the                              when
following factors:                                                                                 R Items of optional equipment increase the
                                                                              opened                   curb weight and reduce the payload.
R Tires
                                                     All models                                    Roof load
R Load
R Condition of the suspension                       Vehicle dimensions                              Model                    Maximum roof load
R Optional equipment                                 All models                                     All models                   165 lb (75 kg)
                                                     Vehicle length                      175 in
                                                                                       (4436 mm)   Off-road driving
                                                     Vehicle width including out‐                  Fording depth
                                                     side mirrors
                                                                                                    * NOTE Damage caused by water when
                                                     Vehicle height                       63 in
                                                                                                      fording
                                                                                       (1588 mm)
                                                                                                    Water can enter the engine compartment
                                                     Wheelbase                           107 in     and vehicle interior in the following cases:
                                                                                       (2729 mm)
                                                                                                    R The maximum permissible fording depth
Missing values were not available at the time of
                                                     Turning radius                                    when driving through standing water is
going to press.
                                                                                                       exceeded
Technical data     35

 R   A bow wave forms during fording                                                                    Observe the notes on driving in mountainous ter‐
                                                                                                        rain in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
 R   Water accumulates during fording of flow‐
     ing water
 #   Do not exceed the maximum permissi‐
     ble fording depth and drive slowly
     through the water.

The specified value indicates the maximum per‐
missible fording depth for vehicles that are ready
to drive and for slow driving through standing       Missing values were not available at the time of
water.                                               going to press.
Driving through flowing water reduces the per‐
missible fording depth due to the accumulation        Model                           1 Fording          Model                  1 Front         2 Rear
of water.                                                                              depth
                                                                                                         Mercedes-AMG             15.6°          21.7°
Observe the notes on off-road driving and ford‐       All models                                         GLA 35 4MATIC
ing in the vehicle Operator's Manual.
                                                     Approach/departure angle                            Mercedes-AMG             15.6°          21.3°
                                                     The specified values are maximum values for         GLA 45 4MATIC
                                                     vehicles that are ready to drive.
                                                                                                        Maximum gradient climbing ability
                                                     On vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL, loads up        The vehicle's gradient climbing ability depends
                                                     to the maximum permissible load have no influ‐     on the weight distribution in the vehicle, the ter‐
                                                     ence on the approach/departure angle.              rain conditions and the road surface conditions.
36   Technical data

The specified value applies in the following       Maximum design speeds                            Mercedes-AMG GLA 45
cases:                                                            Mercedes-AMG GLA 35                     4MATIC
R The vehicle is ready to drive                                         4MATIC
R The road surface conditions and thus trac‐
                                                                                         4th gear
   tion are good                                      1st gear       29 mph (47 km/h)
                                                                                         5th gear
A gradient climbing ability of 100% corresponds      2nd gear        42 mph (67 km/h)
                                                                                         6th gear
to an incline of 45°.                                 3rd gear      63 mph (102 km/h)
Observe the notes on driving in mountainous ter‐                                         7th gear
rain in the vehicle Operator's Manual.                4th gear      90 mph (145 km/h)
                                                                                         8th gear
Missing values were not available at the time of      5th gear      124 mph (200 km/h)
going to press.
                                                      6th gear      155 mph (250 km/h)
 Model                         Maximum gra‐           7th gear      155 mph (250 km/h)
                               dient climbing
                                   ability            8th gear      155 mph (250 km/h)
 All models                                                       Mercedes-AMG GLA 45
                                                                        4MATIC
Maximum design speeds                                 1st gear
The following values only apply to vehicles with     2nd gear
the AMG Driver's Package.
Missing values were not available at the time of      3rd gear
going to press.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps     37

Display messages
Driving systems
 Display messages            Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
 RACE START Not Possible      * Possible causes are:
 See Operator's Manual          R The conditions for activation are not met (/ page 19).

 RACE START Canceled          * Possible causes are:
                                R you released the accelerator pedal during RACE START.
                                R you depressed the brake pedal during RACE START.

                                You can try RACE START again at the next start.

 ä
                              * The AMG adaptive sport suspension system is malfunctioning. The vehicle's handling characteristics may be affec‐
                                ted.
                                # Do not drive at speeds greater than 50 mph (80 km/h).

 Malfunction Drive at Max.      # Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
 50 mph
38   Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Warning and indicator lamps
Driving safety systems
 Warning/indicator lamp       Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

 å
                              The yellow ESP® OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running.
                               *ESP® is deactivated.

 ±                               & WARNING Risk of skidding when driving with ESP® deactivated
                                  If ESP® is deactivated, ESP® cannot carry out vehicle stabilization. The availability of further driving safety sys‐

 ^
                                  tems is also limited.
                                  # Drive on carefully.

                                  # Only deactivate ESP® for as long as the situation requires.

                                  If ESP® cannot be activated, ESP® is malfunctioning.
                                  # Have ESP® checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.

                                #   Observe the notes on deactivating ESP® (/ page 16).
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps   39

 Warning/indicator lamp    Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

 å
                           ESP® SPORT is activated while the engine is running.
                            *When ESP® SPORT is activated, ESP® will stabilize the vehicle only to a limited extent.

 Æ                            & WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® SPORT is used incorrectly
                               When you activate ESP® SPORT, there is an increased risk of skidding and having an accident.
                               # Activate ESP® SPORT only in the circumstances described below.

                             #   Observe the notes on activating ESP® SPORT(/ page 16).

Driving systems
 Warning/indicator lamp    Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

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                           The yellow AMG adaptive sport suspension system warning lamp is lit.
                            * There is a malfunction in the AMG adaptive sport suspension system.
                              # Note the messages on the multifunction display.
 Suspension warning lamp
40     Index

 A                                                                  Authorized workshop                                                 C
                                                                       see Qualified specialist workshop
Acceleration                                                                                                                           Changing gears .......................................... 14
   see Kickdown                                                     Automatic engine start (ECO start/                                     Manually ................................................ 14
                                                                    stop function) ............................................   12
AMG                                                                                                                                    Chock .......................................................... 31
   Menu (on-board computer) ....................               22   Automatic engine stop (ECO start/                                      Storage location .................................... 31
   Steering wheel control element .............                21   stop function) ............................................   12
                                                                                                                                       Chock
   Steering-wheel buttons ..........................           21   Automatic transmission                                                 see Chock
AMG adaptive sport suspension sys‐                                     Drive programs ......................................      13
                                                                       DYNAMIC SELECT switch ......................               13   Climate control
tem                                                                                                                                        Filling capacity for PAG oil ..................... 33
   Selecting the suspension setting ...........                20      Kickdown ...............................................   15
                                                                       Manual gearshifting ...............................        14       Refrigerant filling capacity ..................... 33
   Suspension ............................................     20
                                                                       Oil temperature (on-board computer,                             Cockpit ......................................................... 4
AMG exhaust system                                                                                                                         Overview ................................................. 4
                                                                       Performance menu) ...............................          22
   Operating ...............................................   12      Steering wheel paddle shifters ..............              14   Coolant (engine)
AMG Performance steering wheel ...........                     21                                                                          Capacity ................................................ 33
AMG TRACK PACE                                                       B
   Configuring ............................................    29   Boost pressure (on-board computer,                                 D
   Drag Race ..............................................    28   Performance menu) .................................. 22            Dashboard
   General information ...............................         25                                                                         see Cockpit
                                                                    Brakes
   Telemetry display ..................................        29
                                                                       New/replaced brakepads/brake discs .. 11                        Dealership
   Track Race .............................................    25
                                                                       Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ....... 11                      see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
   see Qualified specialist workshop
Index        41

Display messages                                                         E                                                                        ESP® SPORT
    ä Malfunction Drive at Max. 50                                                                                                                   Function/notes ..................................... 16
                                                                        E10 ..............................................................   32
    mph .......................................................    37
                                                                        ECO start/stop function ...........................                  12    F
    RACE START Canceled ...........................                37      Automatic engine start ..........................                 12   Fuel
    RACE START Not Possible See Oper‐                                      Automatic engine stop ...........................                 12
                                                                                                                                                     E10 ........................................................   32
    ator's Manual ........................................         37      Method of operation ..............................                12
                                                                                                                                                     Flexible fuel vehicles .............................           32
Drag Race                                                               Emotion Start                                                                Fuel reserve ...........................................       33
    Setting ...................................................    28      Starting the vehicle ................................             11      Gasoline ................................................      32
Drive programs                                                          Engine                                                                       Quality (gasoline) ...................................         32
    see DYNAMIC SELECT                                                     ECO start/stop function ........................                  12      Sulfur content .......................................         32
                                                                        Engine oil                                                                   Tank content .........................................         33
Driving safety system
    ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) .......                    16      Capacity ................................................         33
                                                                           MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval .................                      33    G
Driving system                                                             Quality ...................................................       33   G-meter (on-board computer, Per‐
    AMG adaptive sport suspension sys‐                                     Temperature (on-board computer,                                        formance menu) ........................................           22
    tem ........................................................   20      Performance menu) ...............................                 22   Gasoline .....................................................    32
Driving tips                                                            ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
    Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle .......                     11                                                                             Gear display (on-board computer, Per‐
                                                                           Activating/deactivating .........................                 18   formance menu) ........................................           22
DYNAMIC SELECT ......................................              13      ESP® SPORT ..........................................             16
    Drive programs ......................................          13                                                                             Gearshift recommendation ......................                   15
                                                                           Function/notes .....................................              16
    Function ................................................      13      Status display (on-board computer,                                     Glide mode .................................................      16
                                                                           Performance menu) ...............................                 22
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