Get Light and sight Guide for Mercedes GLA SUV Second Generation (2020-2026)

Exterior lighting

Notes on adjusting the lights when driving abroad

It is not necessary to adjust the headlamps. The

legal requirements are also met in countries in

which trac drives on the other side of the road.

Information about lighting systems and your

responsibility

The various lighting systems of the vehicle are

only aids. The driver of the vehicle is responsible

for correct vehicle illumination in accordance with

the prevailing light and visibility conditions, legal

requirements and trac situation.

Light switch

▌Operating the light switch

W Le-hand parking lights

X Right-hand parking lights

T Standing lights and licence plate light-

ing

Ã Automatic driving lights (preferred light

switch position)

L Low beam/high beam

R Switches the rear fog light on/o.

N Switches the front fog lamps on/o.

When low beam is activated, the T indicator

lamp for the standing lights will be deactivated

and replaced by the L low-beam indicator

lamp.

Always park your vehicle safely using sucient

lighting, in accordance with the relevant legal

stipulations.

NOTE Battery discharging by operating the

standing lights

Do not have the standing lights switched on

over a period of several hours.

For vehicles that are wider than 2 m or longer

than 6 m, single-sided parking lighting is not per-

mitted in some countries. In this case, the stand-

ing lights are also switched on in the parking

lights position.

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If the battery is insuciently charged, the stand-

ing lights or parking lights will be switched o

automatically to facilitate the next engine start.

The exterior lighting (except standing and parking

lights) will switch o automatically when the driv-

er's door is opened.

Observe the notes on locator lighting

(/ page 220).

▌Automatic driving lights function

When the vehicle is switched on, the standing

lights, low beam and daytime running lights will be

switched on automatically depending on the light

conditions.

WARNING Risk of accident when the

dipped beam is switched o in poor visi-

bility

When the light switch is set to Ã, the

dipped beam may not be switched on auto-

matically if there is fog, snow or other causes

of poor visibility such as spray.

In such cases, turn the light switch to

The automatic driving lights are only an aid. You

are responsible for the vehicle lighting.

▌Switching the rear fog light on/o

Requirements

The light switch is in the L or Ã posi-

tion.

Press button R.

Please observe the country-specic laws on the

use of rear fog lamps.

▌Regulating headlamp range (halogen head-

lamps)

The headlamp range adjuster allows you to adjust

the cone of light from the headlamps in relation to

the vehicle's load condition.

Driver's seat and front passenger seat occu-

pied

Driver's seat, front passenger seat and rear

seats occupied

Driver's seat, front passenger seat and rear

seats occupied, load compartment laden

Driver's seat and front passenger seat occu-

pied and maximum permissible rear axle load

utilised

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Turn the headlamp range adjuster to the posi-

tion that corresponds to the load condition of

your vehicle.

Operating the combination switch for the lights

High beam

Turn signal light, right

Headlamp ashing

Turn signal light, le

Use the combination switch to select the

desired function.

Switching on high beam

Turn the light switch to the L or Ã

position.

Push the combination switch in the direction

of arrow 1.

When high beam is activated, the indicator

lamp for low beam L will be deactivated

and replaced by the indicator lamp for high

beam K.

Switching o high beam

Push the combination switch in the direction

of arrow 1 or pull it in the direction of arrow

Headlamp ashing

Pull the combination switch in the direction of

arrow 3.

Turn signal light

To indicate briey: push the combination

switch briey to the point of resistance in the

direction of arrow 2 or 4.

The corresponding turn signal light will ash

three times.

To indicate permanently: push the combina-

tion switch beyond the point of resistance in

the direction of arrow 2 or 4.

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Activating/deactivating the hazard warning lights

Press button 1.

The hazard warning lights will switch on automati-

cally if:

the airbag has been deployed.

the vehicle is braked heavily from a speed of

more than 70 km/h to a standstill.

When you pull away again, the hazard warning

light system will switch o automatically at

approximately 10 km/h. You can also switch o

the hazard warning light system using button

Adaptive functions, MULTIBEAM LED

▌Function of dynamic low beam

You can watch an animation on this topic via the

following link:

The MULTIBEAM LED headlamps adapt to the

driving and weather situation and provide exten-

ded functions for improved illumination of the

road.

The system comprises the following functions:

Active headlamps (/ page 215)

Cornering light (/ page 216)

Motorway mode (/ page 216)

City lighting (/ page 216)

O-road light (/ page 216)

System limits

The system will be active only when it is dark.

▌Active headlamps function

The headlamps will follow your steering move-

ments.

Relevant areas will be better illuminated during

a journey.

The functions will be active when high beam is

switched on.

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▌Cornering light function

The cornering light improves the illumination of

the carriageway over a wide angle in the turning

direction, enabling better visibility on tight bends,

for example. The cornering light will be activated

only when low beam is switched on.

The function will be active in the following cases:

At speeds below 40 km/h when the turn sig-

nal light is switched on or the steering wheel

is turned

At speeds between 40 km/h and 70 km/h

and when the steering wheel is turned

Roundabout and junction function: the cornering

light will be activated on both sides based on an

evaluation of the vehicle's current navigation posi-

tion. It will remain active until aer the vehicle has

le the roundabout or junction.

▌Motorway mode function

Motorway mode increases the range and bright-

ness of the cone of light, enabling better visibility.

The function will be active if a motorway journey

is detected by means of:

the vehicle's speed

the multifunction camera

the GPS

The function will not be active in the following

cases:

at speeds below 80 km/h

▌The city lighting function

City lighting improves the illumination of roadsides

in urban areas using a broad distribution of light.

The function will be active in the following cases:

At low speeds

In illuminated parts of urban areas

▌Function of the o-road light

The o-road light improves illumination during o-

road driving. The low beam is distributed symmet-

rically and across a wide angle. This makes it eas-

ier to nd your way when driving o road and to

detect obstacles at an early stage. The active

headlamps will be deactivated during this time so

that steering movements do not change the illumi-

nation.

The function will be active when low beam is

switched on if you are not driving at a speed

greater than 50 km/h and the F (

Oroad)

drive program has been selected.

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▌Activating or deactivating dynamic low beam

Requirements

The vehicle is switched on.

Multimedia system:

Settings

Lights

MULTIBEAM LED

Activate or deactivate Dynamic low beam.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

▌Adaptive Highbeam Assist function

WARNING Risk of accident despite Adap-

tive Highbeam Assist

Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not react to:

road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians

road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists

road users whose lighting is obstructed,

e.g. by a barrier

On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam

Assist may fail to recognise other road users

with their own lighting, or may recognise them

too late.

In these, or in similar situations, the automatic

high beam will not be deactivated or will be

activated despite the presence of other road

users.

Always observe the road and trac con-

ditions carefully and switch o the high

beam in good time.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into

account road, weather or trac conditions.

Detection may be restricted in the following

cases:

in poor visibility, e.g. fog, heavy rain or snow

if there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors

are obscured

Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are

responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting to

the prevailing light, visibility and trac conditions.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist is an on-demand

feature (/ page 77).

Adaptive Highbeam Assist automatically switches

between the following types of light:

Low beam

High beam

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At speeds greater than 30 km/h:

If no other road users are detected, high beam

will switch on automatically.

High beam will switch o automatically in the fol-

lowing cases:

At speeds below 25 km/h

If other road users are detected

If street lighting is sucient

The system's optical sensor is located behind

the windscreen near the overhead control

panel.

▌Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/o

WARNING Risk of accident despite Adap-

tive Highbeam Assist

Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not react to:

road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians

road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists

road users whose lighting is obstructed,

e.g. by a barrier

On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam

Assist may fail to recognise other road users

with their own lighting, or may recognise them

too late.

In these, or in similar situations, the automatic

high beam will not be deactivated or will be

activated despite the presence of other road

users.

Always observe the road and trac con-

ditions carefully and switch o the high

beam in good time.

Switching on

Turn the light switch to the Ã position.

Switch on high beam using the combination

switch.

If Adaptive Highbeam Assist is activated,

the _ indicator lamp will light up on the

driver's display.

Switching o

Switch o high beam using the combination

switch.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus

▌Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus function

WARNING Risk of accident despite Adap-

tive Highbeam Assist Plus

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus does not react

to:

road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians

road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists

road users whose lighting is obstructed,

e.g. by a barrier

On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam

Assist Plus may fail to recognise other road

users with their own lighting, or may recognise

them too late.

In these, or in similar situations, the automatic

high beam will not be deactivated or will be

activated despite the presence of other road

users.

Always observe the road and trac con-

ditions carefully and switch o the high

beam in good time.

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Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus cannot take into

account road, weather or trac conditions.

Detection may be restricted in the following

cases:

in poor visibility, e.g. fog, heavy rain or snow

if there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors

are obscured

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is only an aid. You

are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting

to the prevailing light, visibility and trac condi-

tions.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus automatically

switches between the following types of light:

Low beam

Partial high beam

High beam

Partial high beam uses high beam to shine past

other road users rather than dazzling them. The

vehicle in front will be illuminated by the low

beam.

At speeds greater than 30 km/h:

If no other road users are detected, high beam

will switch on automatically.

If other road users are detected, partial high

beam will switch on automatically.

At speeds below 25 km/h or when there is su-

cient street lighting:

High beam will switch o automatically.

Partial high beam will switch o automatically.

The system's optical sensor is located behind

the windscreen near the overhead control

panel.

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▌Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus

on/o

WARNING Risk of accident despite Adap-

tive Highbeam Assist Plus

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus does not react

to:

road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians

road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists

road users whose lighting is obstructed,

e.g. by a barrier

On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam

Assist Plus may fail to recognise other road

users with their own lighting, or may recognise

them too late.

In these, or in similar situations, the automatic

high beam will not be deactivated or will be

activated despite the presence of other road

users.

Always observe the road and trac con-

ditions carefully and switch o the high

beam in good time.

Switching on

Turn the light switch to the Ã position.

Switch on high beam using the combination

switch.

When the high beam is switched on automati-

cally in the dark, the _ indicator lamp will

light up on the driver's display.

Switching o

Switch o high beam using the combination

switch.

Setting the exterior lighting switch-o delay time

Multimedia system:

Settings

Lights

Interior/exterior lighting

Exterior lighting delayed switch off

Set a switch-o delay time.

When the vehicle's engine is switched o, the

exterior lighting will be activated for the set

time.

Activating/deactivating locator lighting

Multimedia system:

Settings

Lights

Interior/exterior lighting

Activate or deactivate Locator lighting.

When the function is activated, the exterior light-

ing will light up for 40 seconds aer the vehicle is

unlocked or the driver's door is opened when the

vehicle is parked and not locked. When you start

the vehicle, the locator lighting is switched o and

automatic driving lights are activated.

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Interior lighting

Adjusting the interior lighting

Front overhead control panel

p Front le reading lamp

| Automatic interior lighting control

c Front interior lighting

u Rear interior lighting

p Front right reading lamp

To switch on or o: press button 1 – 5

accordingly.

Operating unit inside the grab handle (rear)

p Rear reading lamp

To switch on or o: press the 1 button.

Adjusting the ambient lighting

Multimedia system:

Comfort

Ambient light

Setting the colour

Select Colour.

Select Monochrome or Multi-colour.

Set the desired colour or colour scheme.

Adjusting the brightness

Select Brightness.

Adjust the brightness.

Depending on the ambient light conditions,

the ambient lighting will automatically switch

between day and night modes.

Activating the brightness for zones

Select Brightness.

Switch o Link zones.

The

Direct, Indirect and Accents zones can be

set separately.

Activating eects

Select Effects.

Activate the desired eect.

Dierent eects will be available depending

on the vehicle equipment.

Multi-colour animation

The chosen colour combination will change at

predened intervals.

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Climate

If changes are made to the temperature set-

ting in the vehicle, the colour of the ambient

lighting will change briey.

Greeting

When you get into the vehicle, a special colour

animation will play.

Switching the interior lighting switch-o delay

time on/o

Multimedia system:

Settings

Lights

Interior/exterior lighting

Interior lighting delayed switch off

Activate or deactivate Interior lighting

delayed switch off

If this function is active, the interior lighting

will be switched on for a short time aer the

end of the journey.

Changing bulbs (only for vehicles with halogen

headlamps)

Notes on changing bulbs

WARNING Risk of burns from hot compo-

nent parts whilst replacing a bulb

Bulbs, lamps and plugs can become very hot

during operation.

When replacing a bulb, you could burn your-

self on these component parts.

Allow the component parts to cool down

before replacing the bulb.

Do not use an illuminant if it has been drop-

ped or if its glass has been scratched. The illu-

minant may otherwise explode.

Do not touch the glass bulb with your bare

hands.

Protect illuminants from moisture and do not

allow them to come into contact with liquids.

Overview of the bulbs to be changed

Halogen headlamps

High beam: H7 55 W bulb

Low beam: H7 55 W bulb

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Changing the front bulbs (vehicles with halogen

headlamps)

▌Fitting/removing the cover in the front wheel

arch

Requirements:

The lighting system is switched o.

The appropriate front wheel is turned inwards.

To remove: turn cover 1 to the le and

remove it from the wheel arch liner.

To t: insert cover 1 into the wheel arch liner

and turn it to the right until it engages.

▌Replacing illuminants in the halogen headlamp

WARNING Risk of burns from hot compo-

nent parts whilst replacing a bulb

Bulbs, lamps and plug connectors can

become very hot during operation.

When replacing a bulb, you could burn your-

self on these component parts.

Allow the component parts to cool down

before replacing the bulbs.

Requirements

Low beam: an H7 55 W illuminant is available.

High beam: an H7 55 W illuminant is available.

Low beam housing cover

High beam housing cover

When the bonnet is open, you can reach

housing cover 2.

Switch the lighting system o.

Remove the cover in the front wheel arch

(/ page 223).

Turn the relevant housing cover anti-clockwise

and remove it.

Turn the socket anti-clockwise and remove it.

Pull the illuminant out of the socket.

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Insert the new illuminant into the socket such

that the base of the bulb rests fully against the

base of the socket.

Insert the socket and turn it clockwise.

Position the housing cover and turn it clock-

wise.

Replace the cover in the front wheel arch

(/ page 223).

Windscreen wipers and windscreen washer sys-

tem

Switching the windscreen wipers on/o

g Windscreen wipers o

Ä Automatic wiping, normal

Å Automatic wiping, frequent

° Continuous wiping, slow

¯ Continuous wiping, fast

Turn the combination switch to the corre-

sponding position 1 - 5.

í Single wipe: press button 1 as far as

the point of resistance.

î Wiping with washer uid: press button

1 beyond the point of resistance.

Observe the notes on washing the vehicle in a

car wash (/ page 29).

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Switching the rear window wiper on/o

ô Single wipe/washing

è Intermittent wiping

Single wipe: press button 1 as far as the

point of resistance.

Wiping with washer uid: press button 1

beyond the point of resistance.

Switching intermittent wiping on/o: press

button 2.

The è symbol will appear on the driver's

display when the rear window wiper is

switched on.

Replacing the windscreen wiper blades

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

windscreen wipers are switched on while

wiper blades are being replaced

If the windscreen wipers begin to move while

you are changing the wiper blades, you can be

trapped by the wiper arm.

Always switch o the windscreen wipers

and vehicle before changing the wiper

blades.

Moving the wiper arms into the replacement posi-

tion

Switch the vehicle on and then o again

immediately.

Within around 15 seconds, press and hold the

î button on the combination switch for

approximately three seconds (/ page 224).

The wiper arms will move into the replacement

position.

Check the condition of the wiper blades regu-

larly and replace them in the event of visible

damage or ongoing smearing.

Observe the information about the service

indicator.

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Service indicator

Remove protective lm 1 from the service

indicators on the tips of the newly tted wiper

blades.

When the colour of the service indicators changes

from black to yellow, replace the wiper blades.

The time until the colour changes varies

depending on the usage conditions.

Replacing the rear window wiper blade

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

windscreen wipers are switched on while

wiper blades are being replaced

If the windscreen wipers begin to move while

you are changing the wiper blades, you can be

trapped by the wiper arm.

Always switch o the windscreen wipers

and vehicle before changing the wiper

blades.

Removing the wiper blade

Switch o the vehicle.

Fold wiper arm 2 away from the rear window

until it engages in the replacement position.

Unclip wiper blade 1 from wiper arm 2 and

remove it in the direction of arrow

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Fitting the wiper blade

Position wiper blade 1 with both tabs 3 on

holder

2 on the wiper arm.

Push wiper blade 1 in the direction of arrow

4 until it engages in holder 2.

Make sure that wiper blade 1 is seated cor-

rectly.

Fold the wiper arm from the replacement posi-

tion back onto the rear window.

Mirrors

Operating the outside mirrors

WARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

if you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

if you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

WARNING Risk of accident due to mis-

judgement of distance when using the

outside mirror

The outside mirrors reect objects on a

smaller scale. The objects in view are in fact

closer than they appear.

Therefore, always look over your shoul-

der in order to ensure that you are aware

of the actual distance between you and

the road users driving behind you.

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To fold in or out: briey press button 2.

Adjusting

Use button 1 or 3 to select the outside mir-

ror to be adjusted.

Use button 4 to adjust the position of the

mirror glass.

Use button 2 to adjust the position of the

mirror glass.

If the battery has been disconnected or com-

pletely discharged, you will have to reset the

outside mirrors. Only then will the automatic

mirror folding function work properly.

To reset: briey press button 2.

An outside mirror that has been pushed out of

position can be engaged in position again as fol-

lows:

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Manually move the outside mirror into the cor-

rect position.

Press and hold button 2.

You will hear a click and the mirror will audibly

click into place. The outside mirror will now be

set to the correct position.

Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors function

WARNING Risk of acid burns and poison-

ing due to the anti-dazzle mirror electro-

lyte

Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an auto-

matic anti-dazzle mirror breaks.

The electrolyte is hazardous to health and cau-

ses irritation. It must not come into contact

with your skin, eyes, respiratory organs or

clothing or be swallowed.

If you come into contact with electrolyte,

observe the following:

Immediately rinse the electrolyte

from your skin with water and seek

medical attention.

If electrolyte comes into contact with

your eyes, immediately rinse them

thoroughly with clean water and seek

medical attention.

If the electrolyte is swallowed, imme-

diately rinse your mouth out thor-

oughly. Do not induce vomiting. Seek

medical attention immediately.

Immediately change out of clothing

which has been contaminated with

electrolyte.

If an allergic reaction occurs, seek

medical attention immediately.

The inside rearview mirror and the outside mirror

on the driver's side will automatically go into anti-

dazzle mode if light from a headlamp hits the sen-

sor on the inside rearview mirror.

System limits

The system will not go into anti-dazzle mode if:

The vehicle is switched o.

Reverse gear is engaged.

The interior lighting is switched on.

Front-passenger outside mirror parking position

function

The parking position makes parking easier.

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The front-passenger outside mirror will swivel

downwards in the direction of the rear wheel on

the front passenger's side when:

the parking position is stored (/ page 230).

the front-passenger mirror is selected.

reverse gear is engaged.

The front-passenger outside mirror will move back

to its original position when:

you shi the transmission to another transmis-

sion position.

you are travelling at a speed greater than

15 km/h.

you press the button for the outside mirror on

the driver's side.

Storing the parking position of the front-

passenger outside mirror using reverse gear

Storing

Press button 1 to select the front-passenger

outside mirror.

Engage reverse gear.

Move the front-passenger outside mirror into

the desired parking position using button 2.

Calling up

Selects the front-passenger outside mirror

Adjusts the mirrors

Press button 1 to select the front-passenger

outside mirror.

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Engage reverse gear.

The front-passenger outside mirror will move

into the stored parking position.

Activating/deactivating the automatic mirror fold-

ing function

Multimedia system:

Settings

Vehicle

Open/close

Activate or deactivate Automatic mirror fold-

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