2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-CLASS instrument cluster

Child seatAutomatic recognition .....................53
ISOFIX .............................................. 54
On the front-passenger seat ............52
Problem (malfunction) .....................62
Recommendations ...........................59
Suitable positions ............................ 57
Top Tether ....................................... 55
Cigarette lighter ................................ 276
Cleaning Trailer tow hitch ............................. 292
Climate control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 136
Controlling automatically ...............130
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) .................134
Cooling with air dehumidification ..128
Demisting the windows .................. 132
Demisting the windscreen .............132
Important safety notes ..................124
Indicator lamp ................................ 130
Notes on using THERMATIC auto-
matic climate control .....................125
Notes on using THERMOTRONIC
automatic climate control ..............127
Overview of systems ......................124
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 130
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 134
Setting the air distribution .............131
Setting the airflow .........................131
Setting the air vents ......................141
Setting the temperature ................130
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 134
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Switching residual heat on/off ......135
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 133
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 131
THERMATIC automatic climate
control ........................................... 125
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control .....................127Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function ..................218
Display message ............................ 227
Operation/notes .............................. 65
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS Activating/deactivating .................218
Display message ............................ 233
Operation/notes .............................. 67
COMAND Online
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 109
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 211
Convenience closing feature .............. 88
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 134
Convenience opening feature ............ 88
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................285
Display message ............................ 240
Important safety notes ..................341
Temperature gauge ........................ 208
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 25
Cornering lamps Changing bulbs .............................. 117
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 236
Function/notes ............................. 111
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 114
Cruise control Activation conditions .....................169
Cruise control lever .......................169
Deactivating ................................... 170
Display message ............................ 247
Driving system ............................... 168
Important safety notes ..................168
LIM indicator lamp .........................169
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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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Important safety notes ..................337
Low outside temperatures .............339
Problem (malfunction) ...................161
Quality (diesel) ............................... 339
Refuelling ....................................... 159
Tank content/reserve fuel .............337
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 160
Fuel filter (white display message) . 242
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 212
Gauge .............................................. 30
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 337
Problem (malfunction) ...................161
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 313
Before changing ............................. 312
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 312
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 313
Important safety notes ..................312
G
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 293
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 21
Glove compartment .......................... 269
H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 110
Display message ............................ 254
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............110
Cleaning system (notes) ................342
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 113
Topping up the cleaning system ....286
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 97
Adjusting (electrically) .....................98
Adjusting (manually) ........................97
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 98
Fitting/removing (rear) ....................98
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 289
Hill start assist .................................. 147
HOLD function Deactivating ................................... 182
Display message ............................ 243
Function/notes ............................. 181
I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 71
Indicator and warning lamps Coolant .......................................... 262
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 264
Engine diagnostics .........................262
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 237
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 30
Settings ......................................... 220
Warning and indicator lamps ...........32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 208
Intelligent Light System Activating/deactivating .................221
Display message ............................ 239
Overview ........................................ 110
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left . 221
Interior lighting ................................. 113
Automatic control system ..............114
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 222
Emergency lighting ........................114
Manual control ............................... 114
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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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Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines .............46
Rear seat belt status indicator .........49
Releasing ......................................... 49
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................225
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................96
Adjusting (manually) ........................96
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 98
Adjusting the head restraint ............97
Cleaning the cover .........................293
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Important safety notes ....................95
Seat heating problem ....................100
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Switching seat heating on/off .........99
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 291
Service see ASSYST PLUS
Service menu (on-board computer) . 219
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 341
Coolant (engine) ............................ 341
Engine oil ....................................... 340
Fuel ................................................ 337
Important safety notes ..................336
Washer fluid ................................... 342
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........225
On-board computer .......................219
Setting the air distribution ............... 131
Setting the airflow ............................ 131
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 152
Sidebag ................................................ 44
Side lamps Switching on/off ........................... 108
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................88
Convenience opening ......................88
Important safety notes ....................86
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
resetting .......................................... 88Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 319
Socket Centre console .............................. 277
Points to observe before use .........277
Rear compartment .........................277
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Spectacles compartment ................. 269
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 218
Displaying ...................................... 217
Display message ............................ 243
Display message in the multifunc-
tion display .................................... 197
Function/notes ............................. 196
Important safety notes ..................196
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................220
Digital ............................................ 212
In the Instrument cluster .................30
Segments ...................................... 209
Selecting the unit of measurement 220
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable .....................172
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ............................. 171
Important safety notes ..................171
LIM indicator lamp .........................171
Permanent ..................................... 173
Selecting ........................................ 171
Storing the current speed ..............172
Variable ......................................... 171
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) Display message ............................ 235
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 145
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Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption.
Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle
to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon-
sible manner in accordance with the Euro-
pean Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Direc-
tive.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants available. You can return
your vehicle to these plants free of charge.
This makes a valuable contribution to the
recycling process and the conservation of
resources.
For further information on recycling old vehi-
cles, recovery and the terms of the policy,
visit the Mercedes-Benz homepage.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well
as control units and sensors for these
restraint systems, may be installed in the
following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console
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Cockpit ................................................. 28
Instrument cluster ..............................30
Multifunction steering wheel .............33
Centre console .................................... 34
Overhead control panel ......................36
Door control panel .............................. 3727At a glanceProCarManuals.com

CockpitFunctionPage:Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
156
;Combination switch109=Instrument cluster30?HornADIRECT SELECT lever152BPARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
182
COverhead control panel36DClimate control systems124FunctionPageEIgnition lock145FAdjusting the steering
wheel
100
GCruise control lever169HElectric parking brake163ILight switch107JDiagnostics connection23KOpening the bonnet28328CockpitAt a glance
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