Get On-board computer and displays -> Displays and operation Guide for Mercedes GLA SUV First Generation (2013-2019)

Useful information

This Operator's Manual describes all

models and all standard and optional equip-

ment of your vehicle available at the time of

publication of the Operator's Manual.

Country-specific differences are possible.

Please note that your vehicle may not be

equipped with all features described. This

also applies to safety-related systems and

functions.

Read the information on qualified special-

ist workshops (Y page 28).

Important safety notes

WARNING

If you operate information systems and com-

munication equipment integrated in the vehi-

cle while driving, you will be distracted from

traffic conditions. You could also lose control

of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.

Only operate the equipment when the traffic

situation permits. If you are not sure that this

is possible, park the vehicle paying attention

to traffic conditions and operate the equip-

ment when the vehicle is stationary.

You must observe the legal requirements for

the country in which you are currently driving

when operating the on-board computer.

WARNING

If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-

functioned, you may not recognize function

restrictions in systems relevant to safety. The

operating safety of your vehicle may be

impaired. There is a risk of an accident.

Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked

at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-

ately.

The on-board computer only shows messages

or warnings from certain systems in the mul-

tifunction display. You should therefore make

sure your vehicle is operating safely at all

times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not oper-

ating safely may cause an accident.

If the operating safety of your vehicle is

impaired, pull over as soon as it is safe to do

so. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.

For an overview, see the instrument panel

illustration (Y page 33).

Displays and operation

Instrument cluster lighting

The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the

displays and the controls in the vehicle inte-

rior can be adjusted using the brightness con-

trol knob.

The brightness control knob is located on the

bottom left of the instrument cluster

(Y page 33).

Turn the brightness control knob clockwise

or counter-clockwise.

If the light switch is set to Ã, T or

L, the brightness is dependent upon

the brightness of the ambient light.

The light sensor in the instrument cluster

automatically controls the brightness of

the multifunction display.

In daylight, the displays in the instrument

cluster are not illuminated.

Coolant temperature display

WARNING

Opening the hood when the engine is over-

heated or when there is a fire in the engine

compartment could expose you to hot gases

or other service products. There is a risk of

injury.

Let an overheated engine cool down before

opening the hood. If there is a fire in the

engine compartment, keep the hood closed

and contact the fire department.

A display message is shown if the coolant

temperature is too high.

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On-board computer and displays

If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡

(120 †), do not continue driving. The

engine will otherwise be damaged.

The coolant temperature gauge is in the

instrument cluster on the right-hand side.

Under normal operating conditions and with

the specified coolant level, the coolant tem-

perature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).

Tachometer

Do not drive in the overrevving range, as

this could damage the engine.

The red band in the tachometer indicates the

engine's overrevving range.

The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the

engine when the red band is reached.

Outside temperature display

You should pay special attention to road con-

ditions when temperatures are around freez-

ing point.

Bear in mind that the outside temperature

display indicates the temperature measured

and does not record the road temperature.

The outside temperature display is in the mul-

tifunction display.

Changes in the outside temperature are dis-

played after a short delay.

Speedometer with segments

The speedometer is divided into segments on

vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS.

The segments in the speedometer indicate

which speed range is available.

Cruise control activated (Y page 172):

The segments light up from the stored

speed to the maximum speed.

DISTRONIC PLUS activated (Y page 174):

One or two segments in the set speed

range light up.

DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:

The segments between the speed of the

vehicle in front and the stored speed light

up.

Operating the on-board computer

Overview

Multifunction display

;

Switches on the Voice Control System;

see the separate operating instructions

Right control panel

Left control panel

Back button

To activate the on-board computer: turn

the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition

lock.

You can control the multifunction display and

the settings in the on-board computer using

the buttons on the multifunction steering

wheel.

Displays and operation

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Left control panel

;

Calls up the menu and menu bar

Press briefly:

Scrolls in lists

Selects a submenu or function

In the

AudioAudio menu: selects a

stored station, an audio track or

a video scene

In the

TelTel (telephone) menu:

switches to the phone book and

selects a name or telephone

number

Press and hold:

In the

AudioAudio menu: selects the

previous/next station or selects

an audio track or a video scene

using rapid scrolling

In the

TelTel (telephone) menu:

starts rapid scrolling through the

phone book

Confirms a selection/display

message

In the

TelTel (Telephone) menu:

switches to the telephone book

and starts dialing the selected

number

In the

AudioAudio menu: stops the

station search function at the

desired station

Right control panel

Rejects or ends a call

Exits phone book/redial mem-

ory

Makes or accepts a call

Switches to the redial memory

Adjusts the volume

Mute

Back button

Press briefly:

Back

Switches off the Voice Control

System; see the separate oper-

ating instructions

Hides display messages

Exits the telephone book/redial

memory

Press and hold:

Calls up the standard display in

the

TripTrip menu

Multifunction display

Permanent display: outside temperature

or speed (Y page 216)

;

Time

Text field

Menu bar

Drive program (Y page 149)

Transmission position (Y page 149)

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To show menu bar ?: press the =

or ; button on the steering wheel.

Menu bar ? disappears after a few seconds.

Text field = shows the selected menu or

submenu as well as display messages.

You can set the time using the audio sys-

tem or COMAND, see the separate operat-

ing instructions.

The following messages may appear in the

multifunction display:

Gearshift recommendation, when

shifting manually (automatic trans-

mission) (Y page 154)

XjY

Active Parking Assist (Y page 189)

CRUISECRUISE

Cruise control (Y page 172)

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

(Y page 114)

ECO start/stop function

(Y page 145)

HOLD function (Y page 181)

Menus and submenus

Menu overview

Operating the on-board computer

(Y page 205).

Depending on the equipment installed in the

vehicle, you can call up the following menus:

TripTrip menu (Y page 207)

NaviNavi menu (navigation instructions)

(Y page 209)

AudioAudio menu (Y page 210)

TelTel menu (telephone) (Y page 211)

DriveAssistDriveAssist menu (assistance)

(Y page 213)

Serv.Serv. menu (Y page 215)

Sett.Sett. (Settings) menu (Y page 215)

AMGAMG menu in AMG vehicles (Y page 218)

The

AudioAudio, NaviNavi and TelTel menus differ slightly

in vehicles with an audio system and in vehi-

cles with COMAND. The examples given in

this Operator's Manual apply to vehicles

equipped with COMAND.

Trip menu

Standard display

Press and hold the % button on the

steering wheel until the

TripTrip menu with

trip odometer : and odometer ; is

shown.

Trip computer "From Start" or "From

Reset"

Example: trip computer "From Start"

Distance

;

Time

Average speed

Average fuel consumption

Press the = or ; button on the steer-

ing wheel to select the

TripTrip menu.

Press the 9 or : button to select

From StartFrom Start or From ResetFrom Reset.

The values in the

From StartFrom Start submenu are

calculated from the start of a journey whilst

the values in the

From ResetFrom Reset submenu are

calculated from the last time the submenu

was reset (Y page 208).

The

From StartFrom Start trip computer is automati-

cally reset when:

Menus and submenus

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