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Order no. P247 0446 13 Part no. 247 584 09 07
Edition A 2021
GLA
Operator's Manual
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz GLA

Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 Specifications

General

Brand	Mercedes-Benz
Model	GLA 250
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Symbols

DANGER notices

Attention to hazards that may endanger health or life, or the health or life of others.

At a glance – Cockpit

PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps

Indicator lamps for the front passenger airbag status.

Diagnostics connection

At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard)

ABS

Anti-lock Braking System warning lamp.

Electrical malfunction

Warning lamp for electrical malfunctions.

Distance warning

Warning for distance to vehicle ahead.

Brakes (red)

Warning lamp for brake system issues.

Electric parking brake (yellow)

Electric parking brake (red)

Warning for electric parking brake malfunction.

Check Engine

Indicator for engine malfunction.

ESP® OFF

Indicator for ESP® system being deactivated.

ESP®

Indicator for ESP® system active.

Restraint system

Indicator for restraint system status.

Electric power steering

Warning lamp for electric power steering.

Seat belt

Indicator for seat belt status.

At a glance – Overhead control panel

SOS button

Emergency call button.

At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment

Child safety lock for the rear side windows

At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns

Fire extinguisher

Location and use of the fire extinguisher.

me button and SOS button

Controls for emergency call functions.

Starting assistance

Procedure for starting assistance.

Tow-starting and towing away

Instructions for towing the vehicle.

TIREFIT kit

Information on the TIREFIT kit.

General notes

Diagnostics connection

Intended use and warnings for the diagnostics connection.

Qualified specialist workshop

Reporting safety defects

Procedure for reporting safety defects to NHTSA or Transport Canada.

Occupant safety

Restraint system

Components and protection provided by the restraint system.

Reduced restraint system protection

Warnings about modifications to the restraint system.

Malfunctioning restraint system

Symptoms and solutions for restraint system malfunctions.

Function of the restraint system in an accident

Seat belts

Protection provided by the seat belt.

Limitations of the protection provided by the seat belt

Warnings about incorrect seat position and seat belt use.

Airbags

Overview of airbags and their potential protection.

Status of the front passenger front airbag

Function of automatic front passenger airbag shutoff.

Safely transporting children in the vehicle

Guidelines for safely transporting children.

Opening and closing

SmartKey

Overview of SmartKey functions and operation.

Problems with the SmartKey

Locking/unlocking the vehicle with KEYLESS-GO

Procedure for locking/unlocking using KEYLESS-GO.

Problems with KEYLESS-GO

Anti-theft protection

Information on the immobilizer and anti-theft alarm system.

Seats and stowing

Notes on the correct driver's seat position

Guidelines for adjusting the driver's seat for safety.

Switching the seat heating on/off

Controls for switching seat heating on and off.

Easy entry and exit feature

Operating the memory function

Instructions for operating the seat memory function.

Wireless charging of the mobile phone and connection with the exterior antenna

Light and visibility

Light switch

Activating/deactivating the hazard warning lights

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

Function and operation of Adaptive Highbeam Assist.

Windshield wiper and windshield washer system

Switching the windshield wipers on/off

Controls for switching windshield wipers on and off.

Changing the windshield wiper blades

Instructions for changing windshield wiper blades.

Operating the outside mirrors

Climate control

Overview of the control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control

Description of the 3-zone automatic climate control panel.

Operating the climate control system

Instructions for operating the climate control system.

Switching climate control on/off

Procedure for switching climate control on and off.

Removing condensation from the windows

Driving and parking

Switching on the power supply or the ignition (without engine start)

Starting the vehicle

Information on starting the vehicle.

Starting the vehicle with the start/stop button

Procedure for starting vehicle with start/stop button.

Starting the vehicle (Remote Online)

Securing the engine against starting before carrying out maintenance or repair work

Procedure to secure engine before maintenance.

Notes on driving

Safety warnings regarding driving.

Notes on off-road driving

DYNAMIC SELECT switch

Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch.

Automatic transmission

DIRECT SELECT lever

Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever.

Manual gearshifting

Problems with the transmission

Troubleshooting for transmission problems.

Function of the 4MATIC

Refueling

Instructions for refueling the vehicle.

Parking

Instructions for parking the vehicle.

Electric parking brake

Function of the electric parking brake.

Driving and driving safety systems

Overview of driving systems and driver responsibility.

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Function and notes on ABS.

BAS (Brake Assist System)

Function and support of BAS in emergency braking.

ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

Function and modes of ESP®.

Activating/deactivating ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

Procedure for activating/deactivating ESP®.

Function of ESP® Crosswind Assist

Function of Active Brake Assist

Components and functions of Active Brake Assist.

Distance warning function (vehicles without Driving Assistance Package)

Distance warning function (vehicles with Driving Assistance Package)

Function of distance warning with Driving Assistance Package.

Autonomous braking function (vehicles without Driving Assistance Package)

Situation-dependent braking assistance (vehicles with Driving Assistance Package)

Evasive Steering Assist (only vehicles with Driving Assistance Package)

Function of Evasive Steering Assist.

Speed control cruise control

Function of cruise control.

DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)

Function of Downhill Speed Regulation.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Function of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC.

Deactivating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Function of Active Speed Limit Assist

Function of Active Speed Limit Assist.

Active Steering Assist

Function of Active Steering Assist.

Function of Active Emergency Stop Assist

Function of Active Emergency Stop Assist.

Function of Hill Start Assist

Function of Hill Start Assist.

HOLD function

Function of the HOLD function.

Start-off assist

Function of the start-off assist.

Parking Assist PARKTRONIC

Function of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC.

Reversing camera

Function of the rear view camera.

360° camera

Active Parking Assist

Function of Active Parking Assist.

Parking with Active Parking Assist

Instructions for parking with Active Parking Assist.

Exiting a parking space with Active Parking Assist

Procedure for exiting a parking space with Active Parking Assist.

Function of Drive Away Assist

ATTENTION ASSIST

Function of ATTENTION ASSIST.

Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist with exit warning

Function of Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist with exit warning.

Function of brake application (Active Blind Spot Assist)

Function of brake application for Active Blind Spot Assist.

Active Lane Keeping Assist

Function of Active Lane Keeping Assist.

Instrument Display and on-board computer

Notes on the Instrument Display and on-board computer

Warnings regarding Instrument Display malfunction and distraction.

Instrument Display overview

Overview of the instrument display.

Overview of the buttons on the steering wheel

Operating the on-board computer

Instructions for operating the on-board computer.

MBUX multimedia system

Overview and operation

Overview of the MBUX multimedia system

Identification of MBUX multimedia system components.

Operating the MBUX multimedia system

Instructions for operating the MBUX multimedia system.

Telephone

Mercedes-Benz emergency call system

Information on the Mercedes-Benz emergency call system.

Triggering an automatic Mercedes-Benz emergency call

Requirements for automatic emergency call.

Triggering a manual Mercedes-Benz emergency call

Procedure for manual emergency call.

Maintenance and care

ASSYST PLUS service interval display

Function of ASSYST PLUS service interval display.

Opening/closing the hood

Instructions for opening and closing the hood.

Adding engine oil

Instructions for adding engine oil.

Checking coolant level

Procedure for checking the coolant level.

Notes on washing the vehicle in a car wash

Breakdown assistance

Flat tire

Notes in the event of a flat tire.

TIREFIT kit storage location

Using the TIREFIT kit

Instructions for using the TIREFIT kit.

Notes on MOExtended tires (run-flat tires)

Warnings about driving MOExtended tires in limp-home mode.

Battery (vehicle)

Notes on starting assistance and charging the 12 V battery

Starting assistance and charging the 12 V battery

Tow starting or towing away

Wheels and tires

Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and tires

Notes on snow chains

Tire pressure

Notes on tire pressure

Warnings about insufficient or excessive tire pressure.

Tire pressure monitoring system

Function of the tire pressure monitoring system.

Checking the tire pressure manually

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit

Tire labeling

Notes on selecting, installing and replacing tires

Changing a wheel

Instructions for changing a wheel.

Preparing the vehicle for a wheel change

Removing a wheel

Mounting a new wheel

Emergency spare wheel

Notes on the emergency spare wheel.

Inflating the emergency spare wheel

Technical data

Notes on installing two-way radios

Vehicle identification plate, VIN and engine number overview

Vehicle identification plate

Operating fluids

Notes on operating fluids

Warnings about operating fluids.

Quality and capacity of engine oil

Notes on brake fluid

Notes on coolant

Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Notes about display messages

SRS Malfunction Service Required

Display message for SRS system malfunction.

Front Left Malfunction Service Required (example)

Left Side Curtain Airbag Malfunction Service Required (example)

Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Operator's Manual

Message regarding disabled front passenger airbag.

Front Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's Manual

PRE-SAFE Inoperative See Operator's Manual

Key Not Detected (red display message)

Place the Key in the Marked Space See Operator's Manual

Message to place key in marked space.

Check Left Low Beam (example)

Automatic Headlamp Mode Inoperative

Active Headlamps Inoperative

Intell. Light System Inoperative

Active Steering Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual

Message for unavailable Active Steering Assist.

Active Steering Assist Inoperative

Message for malfunctioning Active Steering Assist.

Beginning Emergency Stop

Message indicating beginning emergency stop.

Active Steering Asst. Currently Unavailable Due to Multiple Emergency Stops

Active Lane Keeping Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual

Message for unavailable Active Lane Keeping Assist.

Active Lane Keeping Assist Inoperative

Message for malfunctioning Active Lane Keeping Assist.

Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual

Message for unavailable Blind Spot Assist.

Active Blind Spot Assist Inoperative

Message for malfunctioning Active Blind Spot Assist.

Active Parking Assist and PARKTRONIC Inoperative See Operator's Manual

Message for inoperative parking assist systems.

Currently Unavailable Radar Sensors Dirty

Message indicating radar sensors are dirty or malfunctioning.

Currently Unavailable Camera View Restricted

DSR Inoperative

Message indicating DSR is malfunctioning.

Cruise Control Inoperative

Message indicating cruise control is malfunctioning.

ABS and ESP® are temporarily unavailable

Message indicating ABS and ESP® are unavailable.

Currently Unavailable See Operator's Manual

ESP® is temporarily unavailable

Message for temporarily unavailable ESP®.

EBD, ABS and ESP® are malfunctioning

Message indicating EBD, ABS, and ESP® are malfunctioning.

Active Brake Assist Functions Currently Limited See Operator's Manual

Message indicating limited Active Brake Assist functions.

Mercedes me connect Services Limited See Operator's Manual

SOS Inoperative

Message indicating SOS emergency call system malfunction.

12 V Battery See Operator's Manual

Message regarding 12 V battery status.

Stop Vehicle See Operator's Manual

Message to stop vehicle due to battery issue.

Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Running

Check Engine Oil Level (Add 1 quart)

Display message for low engine oil level.

Engine Oil Reduce Oil Level

Engine Oil Level Low Stop Vehicle Turn Engine Off

Message for critically low engine oil level.

Engine Oil Pressure Stop Switch Off Engine

Message for low engine oil pressure.

Coolant warning lamp

Warning lamp for coolant issues.

Engine diagnosis warning lamp

Warning lamp for engine diagnosis.

Electrical malfunction warning lamp

Warning lamp for electrical malfunction.

Fuel reserve warning lamp flashes

Fuel reserve warning lamp lights up

Electric parking brake indicator lamp (red) (USA only)

Indicator for electric parking brake (USA).

Electric parking brake indicator lamp (red) (Canada only)

Indicator for electric parking brake (Canada).

The electric parking brake (yellow) indicator lamp

Brake warning lamp (USA only)

Warning lamp for brake system (USA).

Brake system warning lamp (Canada only)

Warning lamp for brake system (Canada).

Warning lamp for distance warning function

Warning lamp for distance warning function.

ABS warning lamp

Warning lamp for ABS system.

ESP® warning lamp flashes

ESP® warning lamp lights up

ESP® OFF warning lamp

Tire pressure monitor

Information on tire pressure monitor system.

Tire Press. Monitor Currently Unavailable

Message for unavailable tire pressure monitor.

Tire Press. Monitor Inoperative

Message for malfunctioning tire pressure monitor.

Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative No Wheel Sensors

Check Tires

Message indicating tire pressure issue.

Please Correct Tire Pressure

Message to correct tire pressure.

Warning Tire Malfunction

Message indicating tire malfunction.

Tires Overheated

Message indicating tires are overheated.

Decrease Speed

Tire pressure loss warning system

Function of the tire pressure loss warning system.

Check Tire Pressure Soon

Message indicating tire pressure needs checking soon.

Run Flat Indicator Inoperative