2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class bulb

ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................ .206
Display message ............................ 232
Function/notes ............................ .189
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 202
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 229
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ................................... .144
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 143
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 109
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position ............. 149
Automatic drive program .............. .151
Changing gear ............................... 149
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 146
Drive program displa y.................... 147
Driving tips .................................... 149
Emergency running mode .............. 155
Engaging drive position .................. 148
Engaging neutral ............................ 148
Engaging park position (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 149
Engaging reverse gear ................... 147
Engaging the park position ............ 147
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 149
Kickdown ....................................... 150
Manual drive progra m.................... 152
Overview ........................................ 146
Problem (malfunction) ................... 155
Program selector button ................ 150
Pulling away ................................... 142
Selector lever ................................ 148
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 151
Transmission position dis-
play ........................................ 147, 148
Transmission positions .................. 149 Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode
....................................... 155 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 117
Display message ............................ 228
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 78
Replacing ......................................... 78
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 303
Display message ............................ 231
Important safety notes .................. 301
Jump starting ................................. 305
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 55
Function ........................................... 55
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 206
Display message ............................ 234
Notes/function .............................. 191
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 220
Note s............................................. 350
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 117
Display message ............................ 227
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 63
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS .................................................. 64
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 350
Display message ............................ 214
HOLD function ............................... 176
Important safety notes .................. 162
Maintenance .................................. 163
Parking brake ................................ 158
Riding tips ...................................... 162
Warning lamp ................................. 245 Index
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Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 294
Car wash ........................................ 288
Displa y........................................... 292
Exhaust pipe .................................. 292
Exterior lights ................................ 291
Gear or selector lever .................... 293
Interior ........................................... 292
Matte finish ................................... 290
Notes ............................................. 287
Paint .............................................. 289
Plastic trim .................................... 292
Power washe r................................ 289
Rear view camera .......................... 291
Roof lining ...................................... 294
Seat belt ........................................ 294
Seat cover ..................................... 293
Sensors ......................................... 291
Steering wheel ............................... 293
Trim pieces .................................... 293
Washing by hand ........................... 288
Wheels ........................................... 289
Windows ........................................ 290
Wiper blades .................................. 290
Wooden trim .................................. 293
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 259
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 261
Car wash (care) ................................. 288
Center console Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34 Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 209
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey )........ 76
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 117
Cornering light function ................. 117
High-beam headlamp s................... 116
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 116
Rear fog lamp ................................ 117
Reversing lamps ............................ 117
Turn signals (front) ......................... 117
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 117
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 62
Rear doors ....................................... 62
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 56
Restraint systems ............................ 56
Special seat belt retractor ............... 59
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 60
On the front-passenger sea t............ 59
Top Tether ....................................... 61
Cigarette lighter ................................ 265
Climate control Automatic climate control ............. 125
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 127
Controlling automaticall y............... 131
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 129
Defrosting the windows ................. 133
Defrosting the windshield .............. 133
Important safety notes .................. 124
Indicator lamp ................................ 131
Maximum cooling .......................... 133
Notes on using dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ............. 126, 128
Overview of systems ...................... 124
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 131
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 135
Refrigerant ..................................... 352
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 353
Setting the air distribution ............. 132 6
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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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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

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
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Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 291
Function/notes ............................ .186
Switching on/off ........................... 186
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 135
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 352
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 155
Refueling process .......................... 156
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opene r....................... 274
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 275
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 114
Overview of bulb types .................. 115
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 116
Reporting safety defects .................... 26
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 231
Warning lamp ................................. 251
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 135
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 148
Reversing feature Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 91
Roller sunblind s............................... 92
Side windows ................................... 87
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 92
Roof carrier ........................................ 261
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 294
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 353
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 201 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
Child restraint systems .................... 56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 100
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 54
Belt force limiters ............................ 55
Cleaning ......................................... 294
Correct usage .................................. 52
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 55
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines ............. 52
Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 42
Warning lamp ................................. 243
Warning lamp (function) ................... 55
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 99
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 99
Cleaning the cover ......................... 293
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 260
Important safety notes .................... 97
Seat heating problem .................... 102 Index
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Top Tether
............................................ 61
Towing Important safety guidelines ........... 307
Installing the towing eye ................ 308
Removing the towing eye ............... 309
Towing a trailer
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) .............................................. .71
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 309
With front axle raised ..................... 309
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 310
Important safety notes .................. 307
Installing the towing eye ................ 308
Removing the towing eye ............... 309
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 147
Transporting the vehicle .................. 309
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 293
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 199
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 199
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 200
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 86
Emergency release button ............... 86
Important safety notes .................... 84
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 84
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 85
Opening automatically from
inside .............................................. .85
Trunk emergency release button ....... 86
Trunk lid Display message ............................ 241
Opening dimensions ...................... 353
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 353
Turn signals Changing bulbs (front) ................... 117
Changing bulbs (rear ).................... 117 Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/of f........................... 110
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 82 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 264
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 26
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings .......................... 207
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 324
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 83
Locking (SmartKey ).......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 340
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 160
Pulling away ................................... 142
Raising ........................................... 337
Reporting problems ......................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 337
Towing away .................................. 307
Tow-starting ................................... 307
Transporting .................................. 309
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 83
Unlocking (SmartKey )...................... 76
Vehicle data ................................... 353
Vehicle data ....................................... 353
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 353
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 83
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 346
Vehicle maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 296
Video (DVD) ........................................ 203
VIN ...................................................... 346 Index
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