2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA COUPE warning lights

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 68
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Display message ............................ 260
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 188
12 V socket
see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Warning lamp .................................2 65
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .136
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 130
Active light function ......................... 114
Active Parking Assist
Cancelling ...................................... 196
Detecting parking spaces .............. 193
Display message ............................ 253
Exiting a parking space .................. 195
Function/notes ............................ .192
Important safety notes .................. 192
Parking .......................................... 194
Towing a trailer .............................. 197
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 243
Function/notes ................................ 66
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 68
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 248
Function/notes ............................ .115
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Additional speedometer ................... 226
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 360
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 112
Air filter (white display message) .... 251Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 143
Rear ............................................... 144
Setting .......................................... .143
Setting the centre air vents ........... 143
Setting the side air vents .............. .144
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 43
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Kneebag .......................................... .44
Sidebag ............................................ 44
Triggering ......................................... 41
Windowba g...................................... 45
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 73
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 73
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 73
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 103
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 231
Anti-glare film .................................... 287
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 172
Ashtray ............................................... 284
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 223
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 223
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 296
Hiding a service message .............. 296
Notes ............................................. 295 4
Index

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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Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 85
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 79
Inserting .......................................... 79
Locking vehicle ................................ 86
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 85
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 349
Important safety notes .................. 349
Removing ...................................... .350
Technical data ............................... 350
Emergency unlocking
Boot ................................................. 88
Vehicle ............................................. 85
Engine
Display message ............................ 249
ECO start/stop function ................ 150
Engine number ............................... 354
Jump-starting ................................. 316
Running irregularl y......................... 153
Starting problems .......................... 153
Starting the engine with the key .... 148
Stopping ........................................ 167
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 322
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 271
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 352
Problem (fault) ............................... 153
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 360
Checking the oil level ..................... 292
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 292
Display message ............................ 250
Filling capacity ............................... 359
Notes about oil grade s................... 359
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 292
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 231
Topping up ..................................... 293
Viscosity ........................................ 360
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 21 ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
4ETS ................................................ 68
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 231
Characteristics ................................. 69
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 70
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 224
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 69
Display message ............................ 235
ETS .................................................. 68
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 68
Function/note s................................ 68
General notes .................................. 68
Important safety guidelines ............. 68
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 267
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 68
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 68
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 301
Exterior lighting
Settings options ............................. 110
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 106
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 230
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 106
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 105
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 106
Parking position ............................. 106
Resetting ....................................... 106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107 F
Fault message see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 307
First-aid kit ......................................... 30610
Index

Deactivating ................................... 186
Display message ............................ 251
Function/note
s............................. 186 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 72
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 271
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 273
Engine diagnostics ......................... 271
SPORT handling mode ................... 268
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 246
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 30
Setting s......................................... 226
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 214
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 227
Display message ............................ 248
Overview ........................................ 114
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 227
Interior lighting ................................. 116
Automatic control system .............. 117
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 228
Emergency lighting ........................ 117
Manual control ............................... 117
Overview ........................................ 116
Reading lamp ................................. 116
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 227
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 74
Function ........................................... 74
Priming ............................................ 74
Switching off .................................... 74
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 54 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 307
Using ............................................. 337
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 316 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 81
Checking the battery ....................... 80
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Convenience opening feature .......... 90
Display message ............................ 263
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 79
Emergency key element ................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 78
Loss ................................................. 82
Modifying the programming ............. 79
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 147
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 82
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 147
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 158
Manual drive progra m.................... 162
Kneebag ............................................... 44 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 225
Display message ............................ 252
Function/information .................... 205
Lane package ..................................... 203
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 232
Lashing eyelets ................................. 281
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 247
Light sensor (display message) ....... 248
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 227 12
Index

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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Airbag deployment only provides increased
protection if the seat belt is worn correctly.
The seat belt helps, firstly, to keep the vehicle
occupant in the best position in relation to the
airbag. Secondly, in a head-on collision, for
example, the seat belt restricts movement of the vehicle occupant towards the point of
impact. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with:
R the 6 SRS warning lamp
R airbags
R airbag control unit (with crash sensors)
R belt tensioners for the front seat belts and
the outer seat belts in the rear
R seat belt force limiters for the front seat
belts and the outer seat belts in the rear
SRS reduces the risk of vehicle occupants
coming into contact with parts of the vehi-
cle's interior in the event of an accident. It can
also reduce the forces to which vehicle occu-
pants are subjected during an accident.
SRS warning lamp G
WARNING
If SRS is malfunctioning, restraint system
components may be triggered unintentionally
or might not be triggered at all in the event of
an accident with a high rate of vehicle decel-
eration. There is an increased risk of injury,
possibly even fatal.
Have SRS checked and repaired immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop.
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
The SRS components are in operational read-
iness when the 6SRS warning lamp goes
out while the engine is running.
A malfunction has occurred if:
R the 6 SRS warning lamp does not light
up when the ignition is switched on
R the engine is running and the 6SRS
warning lamp does not go out after a few
seconds
R the engine is running and the 6SRS
warning lamp lights up again
Triggering of belt tensioners and air-
bags During the first stage of a collision, the airbag
control unit evaluates important physical
data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel-
eration, such as:
R duration
R direction
R magnitude
Based on the evaluation of this data, the air-
bag control unit pre-emptively triggers the
belt tensioners in the first stage.
If there is an even higher rate of vehicle decel- eration or acceleration in a longitudinal direc-tion, the front airbags are also deployed.
Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air-
bags. The airbag control unit evaluates vehi-
cle deceleration or acceleration in the event
of a collision. In the first deployment stage,
the front airbag is filled with enough propel-
lant gas to reduce the risk of injuries. The
front airbag is fully deployed if a second
deployment threshold is reached within a few milliseconds.
The belt tensioner and airbag triggering
thresholds are variable and are adapted to the
detected rate of deceleration or acceleration of the vehicle. This process is pre-emptive in
nature. The triggering process must take
place in good time at the start of the collision. Occupant safety
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