2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA COUPE transmission

Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 296
Service message ............................ 295
Special service requirements ........ .296
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 73
Function .......................................... .73
Interior motion sensor .....................74
Switching off the alarm .................... 73
Tow-away protectio n ........................73
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 225
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ............................ .201
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 220
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 248
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ................................... .151
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 150
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 111
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 158
Automatic drive program .............. .160
Changing gear ............................... 158
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 155
Drive program displa y.................... 156
Driving tips .................................... 158
Emergency running mode .............. 163
Engaging drive position .................. 157
Engaging neutral ............................ 157
Engaging park position (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 157
Engaging reverse gear ................... 157
Engaging the park position ............ 156
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 158
Kickdown ....................................... 158
Manual drive progra m.................... 160
Overview ........................................ 155
Problem (fault) ............................... 163
Program selector button ................ 159
Pulling away ................................... 148
Selector lever ................................ 157 Starting the engine ........................ 148
Steering wheel gearshift paddle
s... 160
Trailer towing ................................. 159
Transmission position dis-
play ........................................ 156, 157
Transmission positions .................. 157
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 163
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 138
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 139
Display message ............................ 262
Important safety notes .................. 138
Problem (display message) ............ 142
Remote control .............................. 139
Setting ........................................... 229
Setting the departure time ............. 140
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 138
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 139
Problem (display message) ............ 142
Remote control .............................. 139
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 364 B
Ball coupling Folding in ....................................... 211
Folding out ..................................... 209
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 80
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 314
Display message ............................ 250
Important safety notes .................. 312
Jump starting ................................. 316
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 50
Function ........................................... 50 Index
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Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 245
Function/notes ............................ .114
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 117
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 174
Cruise control lever ....................... 174
Deactivating ................................... 175
Display message ............................ 255
Driving system ............................... 173
Important safety notes .................. 173
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 174
Selecting ........................................ 174
Setting a speed .............................. 175
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 174
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 283
Important safety notes .................. 282
Rear compartment ......................... 283 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 248
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 226
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 111
Declarations of conformity ................. 23
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 228
Interior lighting .............................. 228
Diagnostics connection ......................23
Diesel .................................................. 357
Digital speedometer .........................218
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 119
Display message ............................ 245
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 110
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 227 Switching on/off ........................... 111
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........302
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .251
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 295
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 234
Engine ............................................ 249
General information ....................... 234
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 234
Key ................................................ 263
Lights ............................................. 245
Safety systems .............................. 235
Tyres .............................................. 256
Vehicle .......................................... .258
Distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 224
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 273
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 180
Cruise control lever ....................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 183
Display message ............................ 254
Displays in the multifunction dis-
pla y................................................ 184
Driving tips .................................... 184
Function/note s............................. 178
Important safety notes .................. 178
Selecting ........................................ 179
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 182
Warning lamp ................................. 273
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 229
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 85
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 79
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 261
Emergency locking ........................... 86
Emergency unlocking ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from the inside) ................ 84 8
Index

Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 160
Display .......................................... .157
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 156
Manual .......................................... .160
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 297
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 110
Driving on flooded roads .................. 172
Driving safety system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 67
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 72
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 68
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 65
Distance warning function ............... 65
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 68
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 68
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 68
Important safety guidelines ............. 64
Overview .......................................... 63
STEER CONTROL ............................. 72
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 192
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 201
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 203
Cruise control ................................ 173
Display message ............................ 251
Distronic Plus ................................ 178
HOLD function ............................... 186
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 205
Lane package ................................ 203
PARKTRONIC ................................. 188
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 187
Reversing camera .......................... 197
Speed Limit Assist ......................... 202 SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 175
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 172
Automatic transmission ................. 158
Brakes ........................................... 171
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 184
Downhill gradient ........................... 171
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Driving in winter ............................. 172
Driving on flooded roads ................ 172
Driving on wet roads ...................... 172
General .......................................... 170
Icy road surfaces ........................... 172
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 172
New brake pads/linings ................ 172
Running-in tips ............................... 146
Snow chains .................................. 329
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 110
Towing a traile r.............................. 207
Wet road surface ........................... 171
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 221 E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment .............................................. 279
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 237
Function/note s................................ 72
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 170
On-board computer ....................... 218
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 151
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 150
Deactivating/activating ................. 151
General information ....................... 150
Important safety notes .................. 150
Introduction ................................... 150
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) Index
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Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 228
Active light functio n....................... 114
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 111
Cornering light function ................. 114
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 111
Display message ............................ 245
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Foglamps ....................................... 111
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 115
Hazard warning lamps ................... 113
Headlamp flashe r........................... 113
Headlamp range ............................ 112
Light switch ................................... 110
Main-beam headlamp s................... 113
Motorway mode ............................. 114
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rear foglamp ................................. 112
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 227
Side lamps ..................................... 112
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 226
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) ..................... 111
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 228
Turn signals ................................... 113
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 174
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 179
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 176
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 276
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 85
Emergency locking ........................... 86
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 84 Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 229
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 279
Luggage net ....................................... 279
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 102 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 328
Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulb s.............................. 119
Display message ............................ 247
Switching on/of f........................... 113
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 155
Gear lever ...................................... 154
Pulling away ................................... 148
Shift recommendation ................... 155
Shifting to neutral .......................... 155
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 299
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 221
Memory function ............................... 107
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 234
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 352
Installation ..................................... 352
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 221
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 286
Transmission output (maximum) .... 352 Index
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see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................2 38
Electric parking brake .................... 168
Warning lamp ................................. 270
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 247
Switching on/off ........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 191
Driving system ............................... 188
Function/notes ............................ .188
Important safety notes .................. 188
Problem (fault) ............................... 192
Sensor range ................................. 189
Trailer towing ................................. 191
Warning displa y............................. 190
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 62
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 53
Petrol .................................................. 356
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 302
Power socket
Boot ............................................... 286
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 46
PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 243
Program selector button .................. 159
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 148
Manual transmission ...................... 148
Trailer ............................................ 149 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24 R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 187
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 232
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 229
Display message ............................ 252
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 220
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof) ................................... 93
Reading lamp ..................................... 116
Rear bench seat
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 280
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 144
Rear foglamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 120
Display message ............................ 247
Switching on/of f........................... 112
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 136
Switching on/of f........................... 135
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 49
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 106
Dipping (manual) ........................... 105
Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 30
Important safety notes .................. 163
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 357
Refuelling process ......................... 164
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 139
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 140
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 117
Overview of bulb types .................. 118 Index
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Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 119
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 140
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 250
Warning lamp ................................ .271
Residual heat (climate control) ........137
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 215
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 155
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 157
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 300
Function/notes ............................ .197
Switching on/off ........................... 198
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 92
Roller sunblind s............................... 93
Side windows ................................... 89
Reversing lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 120
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 247
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 93
Roof carrier ........................................ 281
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 303
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 362
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 219S
Safety Child restraint systems .................... 51
Children in the vehicle ..................... 51
Safety system
see Driving safety systems Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 103
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 280
Seat belt
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 230
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 48
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Belt force limite r.............................. 50
Belt tensioner .................................. 50
Cleaning ......................................... 303
Display message ............................ 243
Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 49
Releasing ......................................... 49
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 100
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 100
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 102
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 101
Cleaning the cover ......................... 302
Correct driver's seat position ........... 98
Important safety notes .................... 99
Seat heating problem .................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 103
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 300
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 225
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 360
Coolant (engine) ............................ 360
Engine oil ....................................... 359
Fuel ................................................ 355
Important safety notes .................. 354
Washer fluid ................................... 361 16
Index

Stowage well beneath the boot
floor
....................................................2 81
Summer tyres ................................... .328
Sun visor ............................................ 283
Supplemental restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .228 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 246
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Emergency spare wheel ................. 350
Information ................................... .352
Trailer loads ................................... 364
Tyres/wheels ................................. 340
Vehicle data ................................... 362
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................ .222
Display message ............................ 262
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 221
Number from the phone book ....... .222
Redialling ....................................... 222
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 222
Telephone compartment ................ 278
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 214
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 231
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 231
Outside temperature ..................... .215
Setting (climate control) ................ 132
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................ .173
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 73
Immobiliser ...................................... 72
Through-loading ................................ 279
Through-loading feature ................... 279
Time
see Separate Owner's manual
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 232
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 309 Top Tether
............................................ 55
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 73
Deactivating ..................................... 73
Function .......................................... .73
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 322
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 320
Important safety notes .................. 318
Removing the towing eye ............... 320
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 318
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 321
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 197
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 364
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 212
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 149
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 261
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 320
Removing the towing eye ............... 320
With both axles on the ground ....... 321
With front axle raised ..................... 320
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 212
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 205
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 301
Coupling up a traile r...................... 210
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 210
Driving tip s.................................... 207
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 211
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 209
Important safety notes .................. 207
Lights display message .................. 245
Mounting dimensions .................... 363
Parktroni c...................................... 191
Power supply ................................. 211
Trailer load s................................... 364
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission 18
Index

Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever)
...................... 156
Transporting the vehicle .................. 321
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 302
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 217
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 217
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 218
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 120
Changing bulbs (rear ).................... 120
Switching on/of f........................... 113
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 352
Installation ..................................... 352
Transmission output (maximum) .... 352
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 332
Display message ............................ 256
Important safety notes .................. 332
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 311
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 311
Recommended ............................... 330
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 331
Important safety notes .................. 331
Restarting ...................................... 332
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 333
Function/note s............................. 332
General notes ................................ 332
Important safety notes .................. 332
Restarting ...................................... 334
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Warning message .......................... 334
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 335
Checking ........................................ 327
Direction of rotation ...................... 336
Display message ............................ 256
Important safety notes .................. 326
M+S tyres ...................................... 328
MOExtended tyre s......................... 328 Replacing ....................................... 335
Service life ..................................... 327
Storing ........................................... 336
Summer tyres ........................ 172, 328
Tyre size (data ).............................. 340
Tyre tread ...................................... 327
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 342
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 85
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 84 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 284
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Electronics ..................................... 352
Equipment ....................................... 22
Implied warranty .............................. 25
Individual settings .......................... 225
Leaving parked up ......................... 169
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 86
Locking (key) ................................... 79
Lowering ........................................ 339
Pulling away ................................... 148
Raising ........................................... 337
Registration ..................................... 24
Securing from rolling away ............ 336
Tow-starting ................................... 318
Towing away .................................. 318
Transporting .................................. 321
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 85
Unlocking (key) ................................ 79
Vehicle data ................................... 362
Vehicle data ....................................... 362
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 362
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 86
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 354 Index
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