2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-CLASS trip computer

Setting a speed .............................. 170
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 169
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 274
Important safety notes ..................274
Rear compartment .........................275
D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 239
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 220
Switching on/off (switch) ..............107
Declarations of conformity ................. 23
Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 222
Interior lighting .............................. 222
Diagnostics connection ...................... 23
Diesel .................................................. 339
Digital speedometer ......................... 212
Dipped-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 236
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 106
Setting for driving on the right/left 221
Switching on/off ........................... 107
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 292
Display message ASSYST PLUS ................................ 286
General information .......................226
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........226
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) .....226
Driving systems ............................. 242
Engine ............................................ 240
Key ................................................ 254
Lights ............................................. 236
Safety systems .............................. 227
Tyres .............................................. 248
Vehicle ........................................... 250
Distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating .................218
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 264
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions .....................175
Cruise control lever .......................174
Deactivating ................................... 178
Display message ............................ 246
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 179
Driving tips .................................... 180
Function/notes ............................. 173
Important safety notes ..................173
Selecting ........................................ 175
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 178
Warning lamp ................................. 264
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 223
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 83
Central locking/unlocking (key) ......77
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 252
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking .......................83
Important safety notes ....................81
Opening (from the inside) ................82
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 156
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ......153
Manual ........................................... 156
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Service24h .................................... 288
Symmetrical dipped beam .............106
Driving on flooded roads .................. 167
Driving safety system Adaptive Brake Assist ......................66
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Locking (doors)Automatic ........................................ 83
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 82
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 223
Luggage compartment enlargement 271
Luggage net ....................................... 271
Lumbar support Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 98
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 318
Main-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 238
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ...................152
Gear lever ...................................... 151
Pulling away ................................... 146
Shifting to neutral ..........................152
Shift recommendation ...................152
Starting the engine ........................145
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 290
Memory card (audio) ......................... 215
Memory function ............................... 103
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 226
Messages see Display messages
Mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 334
Installation ..................................... 334
Menu (on-board computer) ............215
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 278
Transmission output (maximum) .... 334
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ......................279
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 77
MOExtended tyres ............................. 298
Motorway mode ................................ 111
MP3 Operating ....................................... 215
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 210
Permanent display .........................220
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 209
Overview .......................................... 33
N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............213
see separate operating instructions
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 144
O
Occupant safety Children in the vehicle .....................50
Important safety notes ....................40
Odometer ........................................... 211
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 217
Audio menu ................................... 214
Convenience submenu ..................225
Displaying a service message ........287
Display messages ..........................226
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 179
Factory setting submenu ...............225
Heating submenu ........................... 223
Important safety notes ..................208
Instrument cluster submenu ..........220
Light submenu ............................... 220
Menu overview .............................. 211
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Message memory .......................... 226
Navigation menu ............................ 213
Operating video DVD .....................215
Operation ....................................... 209
Service menu ................................. 219
Settings menu ............................... 219
Standard display ............................ 211
Telephone menu ............................ 215
Trip menu ...................................... 211
Vehicle submenu ........................... 223
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 117
Operating instructions Vehicle equipment ...........................22
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................23
Important safety note ......................22
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 209
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................63
P
Paint code .......................................... 336
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 289
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama sliding sunroof Important safety information ...........89
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 92
Problem (malfunction) .....................92
Rain closing feature .........................91
Resetting ......................................... 92
Parking ............................................... 162
Important safety notes ..................162
Parking brake ................................ 163
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 102
Reversing camera ..........................191
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................186
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 230
Electric parking brake ....................163
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 238
Switching on/off ........................... 108
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................185
Driving system ............................... 182
Function/notes ............................. 182
Important safety notes ..................182
Problem (fault) ............................... 186
Sensor range ................................. 183
Trailer towing ................................. 185
Warning display ............................. 184
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 53
Petrol .................................................. 337
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 293
Power socket Boot ............................................... 278
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system) Display message ............................ 233
Operation ......................................... 46
Program selector button .................. 155
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................146
Manual transmission ...................... 146
Trailer ............................................ 147
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24
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Trailer towing7-pin connector ............................. 206
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 199
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 292
Coupling up a trailer ......................204
Decoupling a trailer .......................204
Driving tips .................................... 201
Folding in the ball coupling ............205
Folding out the ball coupling ..........203
Important safety notes ..................201
Lights display message ..................237
Mounting dimensions ....................344
Parktronic ...................................... 185
Power supply ................................. 206
Shift range ..................................... 155
Trailer loads ................................... 345
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 153
Transporting the vehicle .................. 311
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 293
Trip computer (on-board computer) 211
Trip meter Calling up ....................................... 211
Resetting (on-board computer) ......212
see Trip meter
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................117
Changing bulbs (rear) ....................118
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 334
Installation ..................................... 334
Transmission output (maximum) .... 334
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....322
Display message ............................ 248
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................301
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................301
Recommended ............................... 319
Tyre pressure loss warning
Important safety notes ..................321
Restarting ...................................... 321Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 323
Function/notes ............................. 322
Restarting ...................................... 324
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Warning message .......................... 323
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 324
Checking ........................................ 317
Direction of rotation ......................325
Display message ............................ 248
Important safety notes ..................316
M+S tyres ...................................... 318
MOExtended tyres .........................318
Replacing ....................................... 324
Service life ..................................... 317
Storing ........................................... 325
Summer tyres ........................ 168, 318
Tyre size (data) .............................. 329
Tyre tread ...................................... 317
see Flat tyre
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 82
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 275
Variable SPEEDTRONIC see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Electronics ..................................... 334
Equipment ....................................... 22
Implied warranty .............................. 24
Individual settings ..........................219
Leaving parked up .........................164
Locking (in an emergency) ...............84
Locking (key) ................................... 77
Lowering ........................................ 328
Pulling away ................................... 146
Raising ........................................... 326
Registration ..................................... 24
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Left control panel=
;R Calls up the menu and menu bar9
:Press briefly:
R Scrolls through lists
R Selects a submenu or function
R In the Audio menu: selects a
stored station, an audio track or
a video scene
R In the Tel(telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or telephone
number9
:Press and hold:
R In the Audio menu: selects the
previous/next station or selects
an audio track or a video scene
using rapid scrolling
R In the Tel (Telephone) menu,
starts rapid scrolling through the
phone bookaR Confirms selection/display mes-
sage
R In the Tel (telephone) menu:
switches to the telephone book
and starts dialling the selected
number
R In the Audio menu: stops the
station search function at the
desired station
Right control panel
~R Rejects or ends a call
R Exits telephone book/redial
memory6R Makes or accepts a call
R Switches to the redial memoryW
XR Adjusts the volume8RMute
Back button
%Press briefly:
R Back
R Switches off LINGUATRONIC;
see the separate operating
instructions
R Hides display messages/calls
up the last Trip menu function
used
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory%Press and hold:
R Calls up the standard display in
the Trip menu
Multifunction display
Example: automatic transmission multifunction
display
:Transmission position ( Y page 153);Drive program ( Y page 153)=Text field210Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays
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?Menu barAPermanent display: outside temperature
or speed ( Y page 220)BTimeXTo show the 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.
i You can set the time using the audio sys-
tem or COMAND Online, see the separate
operating instructions.
The following messages may appear in the
multifunction display:
ZGearshift recommendation
( Y page 152)Xj YActive Parking Assist
( Y page 186)¯Cruise control ( Y page 168)ÈSPEEDTRONIC ( Y page 171)_Adaptive Highbeam Assist
( Y page 111)¤ECO start/stop function
( Y page 148)ëHOLD function ( Y page 181)120 km/h!Maximum permissible speed
exceeded (only for certain coun-
tries)
Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Operating the on-board computer
( Y page 209).
Depending on the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
R Trip menu ( Y page 211)
R Navi menu (navigation instructions)
( Y page 213)
R Audio menu ( Y page 214)
R Tel (telephone) menu ( Y page 215)
R
Assist. (Assistance) menu ( Y page 217)
R Service menu (Y page 219)
R Settings menu (Y page 219)
The Audio , Navi and Tel menus differ slightly
in vehicles with Audio 20 and in vehicles with
COMAND Online. The examples given in this
Owner's Manual apply to vehicles equipped
with COMAND Online.
Trip menu
Standard display
XPress and hold the % button on the
steering wheel until the Trip menu with
trip meter : and total distance
recorder ; is shown.
Trip computer "From start" or "From
reset"
Example: "From start" trip computer
:Distance;Time=Average speed?Average fuel consumptionXPress the = or ; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip menu.XPress the 9 or : button to select
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The values in the From start submenu are
calculated from the start of a journey, whilst
the values in the From reset submenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset ( Y page 212).
The From start trip computer is automati-
cally reset when:
R the ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded.
R 9,999 kilometres have been exceeded.
If the value exceeds 9,999 hours or
99,999 kilometres, the From reset trip com-
puter is automatically reset.
ECO display
Example: ECO display
XPress the = or ; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip menu.XPress 9 or : to select ECO DIS‐
PLAY .
If the ignition remains switched off for longer
than four hours, the ECO display will be auto-
matically reset.
For further information on the ECO display,
see ( Y page 165).
Displaying the range and current fuel
consumption
XPress the = or ; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip menu.XPress the 9 or : button to select
current fuel consumption ; and approxi-
mate range :.
Approximate range : is calculated accord-
ing to the current driving style and the amount
of fuel in the tank. If there is only a small
amount of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display
shows a vehicle being refuelled C instead
of range :.
Digital speedometer
XPress the = or ; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip menu.XPress the 9 or : button to select
digital speedometer ;.
Further information on gearshift recommen-
dations : (Y page 152).
Resetting values
Example: resetting the trip computer "From start"
You can reset the values of the following func-
tions:
R trip meter
R trip computer "From start"
R trip computer "From reset"
R ECO display
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XPress the = or ; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip menu.XPress the 9 or : button to select the
function that you wish to reset.XPress the a button.XPress the : button to select Yes and
press a to confirm.
i
If you reset the values in the ECO display,
the values in the "From start" trip computer
are also reset. If you reset the values in the
"From start" trip computer, the values in
the ECO display are also reset.
Navigation menu
Displaying navigation instructions
XSwitch on Audio 20 with Becker ®
MAP
PILOT or COMAND Online (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions).XPress the = or ; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Navi menu.
In the Navi menu, the multifunction display
shows navigation instructions. For more
information, see the separate operating
instructions.
Route guidance not active
:Direction of travel;Current streetActivating route guidance
No change of direction announced
:Distance to the destination;Distance to the next change of direction=Current street?Symbol indicating "follow the road's
course"
Change of direction announced without a
lane recommendation
:Road to which the change of direction
leads;Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display=Change-of-direction icon
When a change of direction is announced, you
will see symbol = for the change of direction
and distance graphic ;. This shortens
towards the top of the display as you
approach the point of the announced change
of direction.
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