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Maximum permissible gross weight of vehicle

combination (kg) (only for certain countries)

Maximum permissible front axle load (kg)

Maximum permissible rear axle load (kg)

Paint code

The data shown in the illustration is example

data.

VIN and engine number

Engine number stamped into the crankcase

VIN (vehicle identication number) stamped

into the crossmember

VIN (vehicle identication number) as a label

at the lower edge of the windscreen

Only for certain countries: the VIN as a label at

the lower edge of windscreen 3 is only available

in some countries. Further information can be

obtained at a qualied specialist workshop.

Operating uids

Notes on operating uids

WARNING Risk of injury due to harmful

operating uids

Operating uids can be toxic.

When using, storing and disposing of

operating uids, observe the imprints on

the respective original containers.

Always keep operating uids in the

sealed original container.

Always keep children away from operat-

ing uids.

ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Pollution of the

environment due to irresponsible disposal

of operating uids

Incorrect disposal of operating uids can

cause considerable damage to the environ-

ment.

Dispose of operating uids in an environ-

mentally responsible manner.

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Operating uids include the following:

fuels

DeNOx agent AdBlue

for exhaust gas aer-

treatment

lubricants

Coolant

Brake uid

windscreen washer uid

climate control system refrigerant

Only use products approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Damage caused by the use of products that have

not been approved is not covered by the

Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill gestures.

The operating uids approved by Mercedes-Benz

can be identied by the following inscriptions on

the container:

MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)

MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)

Further information on approved operating uids:

in the Mercedes-Benz Specications for Oper-

ating Fluids by entering the designation

At a qualied specialist workshop

WARNING Risk of re or explosion from

fuel

Fuels are highly ammable.

Fire, naked ames, smoking and creating

sparks must be avoided.

Before and during refuelling, switch o

the vehicle and, if tted, the stationary

heater.

WARNING Risk of injury from fuels

Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your

health.

Do not swallow fuel or let it come into

contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Do not inhale fuel vapour.

Keep children away from fuel.

Keep doors and windows closed during

the refuelling process.

If you or other people come into contact with

fuel, observe the following:

Immediately rinse fuel o your skin with

soap and water.

If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,

immediately rinse them thoroughly with

clean water. Seek medical attention

immediately.

If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten-

tion immediately. Do not induce vomit-

ing.

Change immediately out of clothing that

has come into contact with fuel.

Flexible-fuel vehicles can be refuelled with the fol-

lowing fuel types:

unleaded petrol

E85 fuel

a mixture of E85 fuel and unleaded petrol

Flexible-fuel vehicles can be identied by the

Ethanol up to E85 sticker on the inside of the fuel

ller ap.

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Depending on the country, the fuels you can use

in your vehicle may dier from the information in

the Owner's Manual. The fuels that have been

approved for your vehicle can be found on the

instruction label on the inside of the fuel ller ap.

Fuel

▌Information on fuel quality for vehicles with pet-

rol engines

Observe the notes on operating uids

(/ page 757).

NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel

Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could

result in damage to the fuel system, the

engine and the emission control system.

Refuel only with unleaded, sulphur-free

spark-ignition engine fuel.

Spark‑ignition engine fuel can contain up to

25% ethanol by volume.

See the information label on the fuel

ller ap for compatible fuels.

You can obtain further information on compat-

ible fuels at a qualied specialist workshop.

You will also nd the compatibility marks on

the fuel dispensers or pump nozzles suitable

for your vehicle throughout Europe.

Never refuel with one of the following fuels:

Diesel

Regular petrol with an octane number

lower than 91 RON

Petrol with more than 3% methanol by vol-

ume, e.g. M15, M30

Petrol with metallic additives

If you have accidentally refuelled with the

wrong fuel:

Do not switch on the vehicle.

Consult a qualied specialist workshop.

The following compatibility marks for fuel may

apply to your vehicle:

For petrol with a maximum of 5% ethanol by

volume

For petrol with a maximum of 10% ethanol by

volume

For petrol with a maximum of 25% ethanol by

volume

If the available fuel is not suciently low in sul-

phur, it may produce unpleasant odours.

The recommended octane number for your vehi-

cle can be found on the information label on the

fuel ller ap.

If the recommended fuel is not available, you may

also temporarily use regular unleaded petrol with

an octane number of at least 91 RON. This may

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reduce engine output and increase fuel consump-

tion.

Never refuel using petrol with an even lower RON.

Further information on fuel can be obtained at a

lling station or a qualied specialist workshop.

▌Information on fuel quality for Mercedes-AMG

vehicles

Observe the notes on operating uids

(/ page 757).

NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel

Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could

result in damage to the fuel system, the

engine and the emission control system.

Refuel only with unleaded, sulphur-free

spark-ignition engine fuel.

Spark‑ignition engine fuel can contain up to

25% ethanol by volume.

See the information label on the fuel

ller ap for compatible fuels.

You can obtain further information on compat-

ible fuels at a qualied specialist workshop.

You will also nd the compatibility marks on

the fuel dispensers or pump nozzles suitable

for your vehicle throughout Europe.

Never refuel with one of the following fuels:

Diesel

Regular petrol with an octane number

lower than 91 RON

Petrol with more than 3% methanol by vol-

ume, e.g. M15, M30

Petrol with metallic additives

If you have accidentally refuelled with the

wrong fuel:

Do not switch on the vehicle.

Consult a qualied specialist workshop.

The following compatibility marks for fuel may

apply to your vehicle:

For petrol with a maximum of 5% ethanol by

volume

For petrol with a maximum of 10% ethanol by

volume

For petrol with a maximum of 25% ethanol by

volume

If the available fuel is not suciently low in sul-

phur, it may produce unpleasant odours.

The recommended octane number can be found

on the information label on the fuel ller ap

(/ page 21).

For maximum engine output: refuel using only

super unleaded petrol with an octane number of

at least 98 RON. Alternatively, you can also refuel

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using premium-grade unleaded petrol with an

octane number of at least 95 RON.

In exceptional cases, if the recommended fuel is

not available, you may also use regular unleaded

petrol with an octane number of at least 91 RON.

This may reduce engine output and increase fuel

consumption.

Never refuel using petrol with an even lower RON.

Further information on fuel can be obtained at a

lling station or a qualied specialist workshop.

▌Information on additives in petrol (vehicles with

petrol engine)

Observe the notes on operating uids

(/ page 757).

NOTE Damage from use of unsuitable

additives

Even small amounts of the wrong additive may

lead to malfunctions occurring.

Only add cleaning additives recommen-

ded by Mercedes-Benz to the fuel.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use brand-

name fuels with additives.

In some countries, the fuel available may not have

sucient additives. Deposits could build up in the

fuel injection system as a result. In this case, in

consultation with a qualied specialist workshop

(e.g. a Mercedes-Benz service centre), mix the

fuel with the cleaning additive recommended by

Mercedes-Benz. Observe the notes and mixing

ratios indicated on the tank.

▌Information on fuel quality for vehicles with a

diesel engine

General notes

Observe the notes on operating uids

(/ page 757).

WARNING Risk of re from fuel mixture

If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the ash

point of the fuel mixture is lower than that of

pure diesel fuel.

Never refuel using petrol in diesel

engines.

Never mix petrol with diesel fuel.

NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel

Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could

result in damage to the fuel system, the

engine and the emission control system.

Vehicles with diesel particulate lter:

Refuel using only sulphur-free diesel fuel.

In countries without sulphur-free diesel

fuel, refuel using only low-sulphur diesel

fuel with a sulphur content of less than

50 ppm.

Vehicles without diesel particulate lter:

Refuel using only diesel fuel with a sul-

phur content of less than 500 ppm.

Never refuel with one of the following fuels:

Petrol

Marine diesel

Heating oil

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Pure fatty acid methyl ester or vegetable

oil

Paran or kerosene

If you have accidentally refuelled with the

wrong fuel:

Do not switch on the vehicle.

Consult a qualied specialist workshop.

The following compatibility marks for fuel may

apply to your vehicle:

For diesel fuel with a maximum of 7% fatty

acid methyl ester by volume (bio-diesel)

For diesel fuel with a maximum of 10% fatty

acid methyl ester by volume (bio-diesel)

For diesel fuel with a maximum of 20% fatty

acid methyl ester by volume (bio-diesel)

For paranic diesel fuel

According to European standard EN 16942, you

can nd the compatibility marks at the following

locations:

On the vehicle, on the information label on the

fuel ller ap (/ page 21)

On the fuel dispensers or pump nozzles suita-

ble for your vehicle throughout Europe

Information on low outside temperatures

Refuel your vehicle with as much winter diesel fuel

as possible at the beginning of winter.

Before changing over to winter diesel fuel, the fuel

tank should be empty, if possible. When rst refu-

elling with winter diesel fuel, keep the fuel level

low, e.g. to reserve level. The fuel tank can be l-

led as usual when next refuelling.

Further information on fuel can be obtained at a

lling station or a qualied specialist workshop.

▌Tank content and fuel reserve

The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary,

depending on the vehicle equipment.

Not for plug-in hybrid:

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Total fuel tank capacity

Model

GLA 180

GLA 180 d

GLA 200

GLA 200 d

43.0 litres

All other models 51.0 litres

Fuel tank reserve

Model

All models 5.0 litres

Plug-in hybrid:

Total fuel tank capacity (plug-in hybrid)

Model

GLA 250 e 35.0 litres

Fuel tank reserve (plug-in hybrid)

Model

GLA 250 e 5.0 litres

▌Tank content and fuel reserve (Mercedes-AMG

vehicles)

Total fuel tank capacity

Model

Mercedes-AMG GLA

(all models)

51.0 litres

Mercedes-AMG GLB

35 4MATIC

60.0 litres

Fuel tank reserve

Model

Mercedes-AMG GLA

(all models)

5.0 litres

Mercedes-AMG GLB

35 4MATIC

6.0 litres

AdBlue

(vehicles with a diesel engine only)

▌Notes on AdBlue

Observe the notes on operating uids

(/ page 757).

AdBlue

is a water-soluble uid for the NOx

exhaust gas aertreatment of diesel engines.

It may be improper or punishable in some coun-

tries to operate a vehicle that uses no AdBlue

one that does not comply with the specications

of this Owner's Manual.

NOTE Malfunctions due to the dilution of

AdBlue

or the use of additive-enhanced

AdBlue

The function of the NOx exhaust gas aer-

treatment can be impaired by the use of

unsuitable denoxication agents.

Only use AdBlue

in accordance with

ISO 22241.

Do not dilute AdBlue

with water.

Do not use additive-enhanced AdBlue

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NOTE Damage and malfunctions due to

impurities in AdBlue

Consequences of impurities in AdBlue

increased emission values

damage to the catalytic converter

NOx exhaust gas aertreatment malfunc-

tions

Avoid impurities in AdBlue

AdBlue

residues crystallise aer a period of

time, and contaminate the surfaces with which

they come into contact. Clean the dirty surfaces

with water as soon as possible.

When you open the AdBlue

tank, small amounts

of ammonia vapour may escape. Do not inhale

any ammonia vapours that may be released. Only

ll the AdBlue

tank in well-ventilated areas.

▌AdBlue

lling capacity and consumption

Total capacity of AdBlue

tank

Model Total capacity

All models 23.8 litres

AdBlue

consumption

The average AdBlue

consumption is between 1%

and 5% of fuel consumption. Like fuel consump-

tion, AdBlue

consumption is highly dependent

upon driving style and operating conditions. For

this reason, your vehicle's actual consumption g-

ures in day-to-day operating conditions may dier

from the average consumption gures calculated.

The frequency at which you will have to top up

AdBlue

will also vary. Have the AdBlue

supply

checked at a qualied specialist workshop before

making journeys outside Europe. Before a longer

stay outside Europe, consult a qualied specialist

workshop.

AdBlue

ll level and range

The AdBlue

ll level and range can be displayed

via the on-board computer. The AdBlue

range

shown is highly dependent upon driving style and

operating conditions. The actual range may there-

fore dier from the range currently displayed on

the on-board computer. The information supplied

in the Owner's Manual regarding the reserve

quantity at the rst display warning and the mini-

mum top-up quantity when the fuel tank is empty

is also to be understood as guide values.

Engine oil

▌Notes on engine oil

Observe the notes on operating uids

(/ page 757).

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NOTE Engine damage caused by an incor-

rect oil lter, incorrect oil or additives

Do not use engine oils or oil lters other

than those which meet the specications

necessary for the prescribed service

intervals.

Do not alter the engine oil or oil lter in

order to achieve longer change intervals

than prescribed.

Do not use additives.

Have the engine oil changed aer the

prescribed intervals.

Mercedes-Benz recommends having the oil

changed at a qualied specialist workshop.

Only use engine oils approved for your vehicle by

Mercedes-Benz.

▌Engine oil quality and lling quantity

Not for plug-in hybrid:

Engine oil specication (petrol engines)

Model MB-Freigabe or MB-

Approval

All models

229.71, 229.72

Engine oil specication (diesel engines)

Model MB-Freigabe or MB-

Approval

All models 229.52, 229.61,

229.71, 229.72

Plug-in hybrid:

Engine oil specication (plug-in hybrid)

Model MB-Freigabe or MB-

Approval

GLA 250 e 229.71, 229.72,

229.81

1) Recommended for the lowest possible fuel consumption (lowest SAE

viscosity class in each case; observe possible restrictions of the

approved SAE viscosity classes).

To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption,

it is recommended to use the engine oil specica-

tions marked in the table with the lowest SAE vis-

cosity class in each case. Observe any possible

restrictions of the approved SAE viscosity classes.

If the engine oils listed in the table are not

available, you may add a maximum of 1.0 litre

of the following engine oils once only:

Vehicles with petrol engines: MB-Freigabe or

MB-Approval 229.51, 229.52, 229.61 or

ACEA C5

Plug-in hybrid: MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval

229.51, 229.52, 229.61 or ACEA C5

Vehicles with diesel engines: MB-Freigabe or

MB-Approval 229.51 or ACEA C3

Not for plug-in hybrid:

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Engine oil lling quantity

Model Quantity

GLA 180

GLA 200

5.1 litres

GLA 220 4MATIC

GLA 250 4MATIC

5.0 litres

All other models 6.5 litres

Plug-in hybrid:

Engine oil lling quantity (plug-in hybrid)

Model Quantity

GLA 250 e 4.5 litres

The specied lling quantity refers to an oil

change including the oil lter.

▌Engine oil quality and lling capacity

(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)

Engine oil specication

Model MB-Freigabe or MB-

Approval

Mercedes-AMG GLA

35 4MATIC

Mercedes-AMG GLB

35 4MATIC

229.71, 229.72

Mercedes-AMG GLA

45 S 4MATIC+

229.71

1) Recommended for the lowest possible fuel consumption (lowest SAE

viscosity class in each case; observe possible restrictions of the

approved SAE viscosity classes).

Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC+: Use only

engine oils of viscosity class SAE 0W‑20.

To achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption,

it is recommended to use the engine oil specica-

tions marked in the table with the lowest SAE vis-

cosity class. Observe any possible restrictions of

the approved SAE viscosity classes.

If the engine oils listed in the table are not

available, you may add a maximum of 1.0 l of

engine oils with MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval

229.51, 229.52, 229.61 or ACEA C5 once

only.

Mercedes-AMG GLA: Top up the oil level to the

maximum before extreme changes of direction or

using racetrack mode.

Engine oil lling capacity

Model Capacity

Mercedes-AMG GLA

35 4MATIC

Mercedes-AMG GLB

35 4MATIC

5.0 litres

Mercedes-AMG GLA

45 S 4MATIC+

5.8 litres

The specied lling capacity refers to an oil

change with the oil lter.

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Notes on brake uid

Observe the notes on operating uids

(/ page 757).

WARNING Risk of an accident due to

vapour pockets forming in the brake sys-

tem

The brake uid constantly absorbs moisture

from the air. This lowers the boiling point of

the brake uid. If the boiling point is too low,

vapour pockets may form in the brake system

when the brakes are applied hard.

This impairs the braking eect.

Have the brake uid renewed at the

specied intervals.

Have the brake uid regularly replaced at a quali-

ed specialist workshop.

Only use a brake uid approved by Mercedes-

Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval

331.0.

Coolant

▌Notes on coolant

Observe the notes on operating uids

(/ page 757).

WARNING Risk of re‑ and injury from

antifreeze

If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com-

ponent parts in the engine compartment, it

may ignite.

Allow the engine to cool down before

you top up the antifreeze.

Make sure that no antifreeze spills out

next to the ller opening.

Thoroughly clean the antifreeze from

component parts before starting the

vehicle.

NOTE Damage caused by incorrect cool-

ant

Only use coolant that has been premixed

with the required antifreeze protection.

Information on coolant is available at the fol-

lowing locations:

In the Mercedes-Benz Specication for

Operating Fluids 320.1

At a qualied specialist workshop

NOTE Overheating at high outside temper-

atures

If an inappropriate coolant is used, the cooling

system is not suciently protected against

overheating and corrosion at high outside

temperatures.

Only use coolant approved for

Mercedes-Benz.

Observe the instructions in the

Mercedes-Benz Specications for Oper-

ating Fluids 320.1.

Have the coolant regularly replaced at a qualied

specialist workshop.

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