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GLA É2475843405eËÍ 2475843405 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‐ times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all of lowing factors: the documents on to the new owner. R Model Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC R Order Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. R National version A Daimler Company R Availability Mercedes-AMG reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas: R Design 2475843405 R Equipment 2475843405
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
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.
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
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
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.
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 ä 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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