2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class Owner's Manual

Setting the airflow ......................... 132
Setting the air vents ...................... 136
Setting the temperature ................ 131
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f............................................ 135
Switching on/of f........................... 129
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 135
Switching the rear window
defroster on/of f............................ 134
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 132
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 205
Display message ............................ 214
Operation/note s.............................. 64
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 206
Display message ............................ 221
Operation/note s.............................. 67
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 110
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 279
Calling up ....................................... 278
Setting ........................................... 278
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Convenience closing feature .............. 88
Convenience opening feature ............ 88
Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 285
Display message ............................ 230
Filling capacity ............................... 351
Important safety notes .................. 351
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 210
Temperature gaug e........................ 196
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 27 Cornering light function
Changing bulb s.............................. 117
Display message ............................ 226
Function/note s............................. 111
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 114
Cruise control Activation conditions ..................... 166
Cruise control lever ....................... 166
Deactivating ................................... 167
Display message ............................ 236
Driving system ............................... 166
Function/note s............................. 166
Important safety notes .................. 166
Setting a speed .............................. 167
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 167
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 263
Important safety notes .................. 262
Rear compartment ......................... 263
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 228
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 208
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 109
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 208
Interior lighting .............................. 209
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Digital speedometer ......................... 200
DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 292 Index
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Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 286
Calling up (on-board computer) .... .213
Driving systems ............................ .232
Engine ............................................ 230
General notes ................................ 213
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 213
Lights ............................................. 226
Safety systems .............................. 214
SmartKey ....................................... 243
Tires ............................................... 237
Vehicle .......................................... .239
Distance recorder .............................199
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 205
Function/notes ................................ 64
Warning lamp ................................. 253
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 170
Cruise control lever ....................... 169
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message ............................ 235
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 174
Driving tips ................................... .174
Function/notes ............................ .168
Important safety notes .................. 168
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 172
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 209
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .83
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .76
Control panel .................................. .37
Display message ............................ 241
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
Important safety note s.................... 81
Opening (from inside) ...................... 81
Drinking and driving ......................... 161 Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 151
Display ........................................... 148
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 147
Manual ........................................... 152
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 211
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 287
Symmetrical low beam .................. 108
Driving on flooded roads .................. 165
Driving safety systems 4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 68
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 63
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 71
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 64
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 67
Distance warning function ............... 64
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 71
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 68
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 68
Important safety information ........... 63
Overview .......................................... 63
STEER CONTROL ............................. 71
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 181
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 189
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
Cruise control ................................ 166
Display message ............................ 232
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 168
HOLD function ............................... 176
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 193
Lane Tracking package .................. 191
PARKTRONIC ................................. 178
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 177 8
Index

Rear view camera .......................... 186
Speed Limit Assist ........................
.190
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 149
Brakes .......................................... .162
Break-in period .............................. 140
Checking brake lining thickness .... 164
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 174
Downhill gradient ........................... 162
Drinking and driving ....................... 161
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Driving in winter ............................ .165
Driving on flooded roads ................ 165
Driving on wet roads ..................... .165
Exhaust check ............................... 161
Fuel ................................................ 161
General .......................................... 160
Hydroplaning ................................. 165
Icy road surfaces ........................... 165
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 163
Snow chains .................................. 317
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 108
Wet road surface ........................... 163
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 202
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 203E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Cargo compartment enlargement .. 259
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) Display message ............................ 216
Function/note s................................ 71
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 161
On-board computer ....................... 200
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 144
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 143
Deactivating/activating ................. 144
General information ....................... 143
Important safety notes .................. 143
Introduction ................................... 143
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 83
Trunk ............................................... 86
Vehicle ............................................. 83
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 41
Function ........................................... 55
Safety guideline s............................. 42
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 251
Display message ............................ 230
ECO start/stop function ................ 143
Engine number ............................... 347
Irregular running ............................ 145
Jump-starting ................................. 305
Starting problems .......................... 145
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 142
Switching off .................................. 158
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 310
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 145
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 284
Additives ........................................ 350
Checking the oil level ..................... 283
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 284
Display message ............................ 231
Filling capacity ............................... 350
Notes about oil grade s................... 349
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 283
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 210
Viscosity ........................................ 350
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) 4ETS ................................................ 68
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 211
Characteristics ................................. 68
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 69 Index
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Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 205
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 69
Display message ............................ 214
ETS .................................................. 68
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 68
Function/note s................................ 67
General notes .................................. 67
Important safety information ........... 68
Trailer stabilization ........................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 247
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 68
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 68
Exhaust check ................................... 161
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 292
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 103
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ........................................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Storing the parking position .......... 104
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 257F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 347
Flat tire MOExtended tire s.......................... 297
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 296
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 298
Floormats ........................................... 279
Fog lamps Extended rang e.............................. 112
Switching on/of f........................... 109 Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 227
Switching on/of f........................... 109
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 349
Consumption statistics .................. 199
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 200
Displaying the range ...................... 200
Driving tips .................................... 161
Fuel gaug e....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline )............................ 348
Important safety notes .................. 348
Premium-grade unleaded gaso-
line ................................................. 348
Problem (malfunction) ................... 157
Refueling ........................................ 155
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 348
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 156
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 200
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 348
Problem (malfunction) ................... 157
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 311
Before changing ............................. 310
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 310
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 311
Important safety notes .................. 310 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 277
General notes ................................ 274
Important safety notes .................. 275
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 77
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 275
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .210 10
Index

Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines)
........................................ .293
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box .......................................... .257 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................111
Display message ............................ 242
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 113
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 100
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 99
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 100
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 227
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Hill start assist .................................. 142
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 176
Deactivating ................................... 177
Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ............................ .176
Hood
Closing .......................................... .283
Display message ............................ 241
Important safety notes .................. 282
Opening ......................................... 282
Hydroplaning ..................................... 165 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 72
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 207
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 196
Interior lighting ................................. 113
Automatic control .......................... 114
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Emergency lighting ........................ 114
Manual control ............................... 114
Overview ........................................ 113
Reading lamp ................................. 113
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 208 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 296
Using ............................................. 337
Jump starting (engine) ......................305 K
Kickdown Driving tips ................................... .150
Manual drive program .................... 154
Knee bag .............................................. 45 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 206
Display message ............................ 233
Function/informatio n.................... 193
Lane Tracking package ..................... 191
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 211
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 60
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 227 Index
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Light function, active
Display message ............................ 229
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ...... .209
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 109
Cornering light function ................. 111
Display message ............................ 226
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Fog lamps ...................................... 109
Fog lamps (extended) .................... 112
Hazard warning lamps ................... 111
High beam flasher .......................... 111
High-beam headlamps ................... 110
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamps .................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 109
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 208
Standing lamps .............................. 110
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 208
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 109
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 208
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 208
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 229
Loading guidelines ............................ 256
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 83
Emergency locking ........................... 83
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .82
Locking centrally
see Central locking Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)
.............................. .209
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 226
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 108
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100 M
M+S tires ............................................ 316
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .290
mbrace Call priority ................................... .270
Display message ............................ 220
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 270
Downloading routes ....................... 273
Emergency call .............................. 267
General notes ................................ 266
Geo fencing ................................... 274
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .272
MB info call button ........................ 269
Remote vehicle locking .................. 272
Roadside Assistance button .......... 268
Search & Send ............................... 271
Self-test ......................................... 267
Speed alert ................................... .274
System .......................................... 267
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 274
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 273
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 272
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 77
Inserting .......................................... 77
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 83
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 20212
Index

Memory function
...............................105
Mercedes-Benz CONNECT Recovering a stolen vehicle ........... 272
Search & Send ............................... 271
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .213
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 203
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) .......................................... .77
MOExtended tires .............................. 297
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ...................... 340
Mounting a new wheel ................... 339
Preparing the vehicle .................... .336
Raising the vehicle ......................... 337
Removing a wheel .......................... 339
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 337
MP3
Operation ....................................... 202
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .198
Permanent display ......................... 208
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 197
Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 201
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 140 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
Important safety notes .................... 40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 50
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 210
Assistance menu ........................... 204
Audio menu ................................... 202
Convenience submenu .................. 210
Displaying a service message ....... .287
Display messages .......................... 213
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 174
Factory settings submenu ............. 210
Important safety notes .................. 196
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 207
Lighting submenu .......................... 208
Menu overview .............................. 199
Message memory .......................... 213
Navigation menu ............................ 201
Operation ....................................... 197
RACETIMER ................................... 211
Service menu ................................. 207
Settings menu ............................... 207
Standard display ............................ 199
Telephone menu ............................ 203
Trip menu ...................................... 199
Vehicle submenu ........................... 209
Video DVD operation ..................... 203
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 117
Operating safety Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Important safety notes .................... 24
Operating system
see On-board computer Index
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Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Outside temperature display ........... 197
Overhead control panel ......................36
Override feature Rear side windows ........................... 63 P
Paint code number ............................346
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 289
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 90
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 93
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Rain closing feature ......................... 92
Resetting ......................................... 93
Parcel net .......................................... .259
Parking ............................................... 157
Important safety notes .................. 157
Parking brake ................................ 158
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 104
Rear view camera .......................... 186
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 181
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 217
Electric parking brake .................... 158
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 110
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 180
Driving system ............................... 178
Function/notes ............................ .178
Important safety notes .................. 178
Problem (malfunction) ................... 181 Range of the sensors ..................... 179
Warning displa y............................. 180
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problems (malfunction) .................. 225
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 47
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 292
Power washers .................................. 289
Power windows see Side windows
Program selector button .................. 150
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 142 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26 R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 177
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 211
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating ................. 209
Display message ............................ 233
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 202
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 92
Reading lamp ..................................... 113
Rear compartment Setting the air vents ...................... 137
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 117
Display message ............................ 228
Switching on/of f........................... 109
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 260 14
Index