2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class instrument panel

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
13

Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 101
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 291
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 207
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 350
Coolant (engine) ............................ 351
Engine oil ....................................... 349
Fuel ................................................ 348
Important safety notes .................. 347
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 352
Washer fluid ................................... 352
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 210
On-board computer ....................... 207
Setting the air distribution ............... 132
Setting the airflow ............................ 132
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 211
Side impact air bag ............................. 46
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 228
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 290
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature .......... 88
Important safety information ........... 86
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 90
Resetting ......................................... 88
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 78
Changing the programming ............. 77
Checking the battery ....................... 78
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature .......... 88
Display message ............................ 243
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 76
Important safety notes .................... 76
Loss ................................................. 80
Mechanical key ................................ 77
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 141 Problem (malfunction) ..................... 80
Starting the engine ........................ 142
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 141
Snow chains ...................................... 317
Sockets Center console .............................. 265
Points to observe before use ......... 265
Rear compartment ......................... 266
Trunk ............................................. 266
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 205
Display message ............................ 232
Display message in the multifunc-
tion display .................................... 191
Function/note s............................. 190
Important safety notes .................. 190
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 207
Digital ............................................ 200
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 197
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 207
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 248
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) Display message ............................ 222
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 228
Switching on/of f........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 141
STEER CONTROL .................................. 7116
Index

Cockpit
................................................. 30
Instrument cluster ..............................31
Multifunction steering wheel .............33
Center console .................................... 34
Overhead control panel ......................36
Door control panel .............................. 37 29At a glance

Cockpit
Function Page
0043
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
151
0044
Combination switch 110
0087
Instrument cluster 31
0085
Horn
0083
DIRECT SELECT lever 146
0084
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
178
006B
Overhead control panel 36 Function Page
006C
Climate control systems 124
006D
Ignition lock 141
006E
Adjusts the steering wheel 102
006F
Cruise control lever 166
0070
Electric parking brake 158
0071
Light switch 108
0072
Diagnostics connection 25
0073
Opens the hood 28230
CockpitAt a glance

and ETDs) impacts which exceed preset
deployment thresholds and in certain roll-
overs (window curtain air bags and ETDs).
R Never wear the shoulder belt under your
arm, across your neck or off your shoulder.
In a frontal crash, your body would move
too far forward. That would increase the
chance of head and neck injuries. The seat belt would also apply too much force to the
ribs or abdomen, which could severely
injure internal organs such as your liver or
spleen.
Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder. It should not
touch the neck. Never pass the shoulder
portion of the seat belt under your arm. For
this purpose, you can adjust the height of
the seat belt outlet.
R Position the lap belt as low as possible on
your hips and not across the abdomen. If
the lap belt is positioned across your abdo-
men, it could cause serious injuries in a
crash.
R Never wear seat belts over rigid or breaka-
ble objects in or on your clothing, such as
eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as these might
cause injuries.
R Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care of this when wear-
ing loose clothing.
R Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt
around a person and another person or
other objects at the same time.
R Seat belts should not be worn twisted. In a
crash, you would not have the full width of
the seat belt to distribute impact forces.
The twisted seat belt against your body
could cause injuries.
R Pregnant women should also always use a
lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion
should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid any possible pressure on
the abdomen. R
Place the seat backrest in a position that is
as upright as possible.
R Check your seat belt during travel to make
sure it is properly positioned.
R Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
R When using a seat belt to secure infant
restraints, toddler restraints, or children in
booster seats, always follow the child seat
manufacturer's instructions. G
WARNING
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges. They
could tear.
Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism.
This could damage the seat belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to seat
belts. This could impair the effectiveness of
the seat belts.
Fastening seat belts G
WARNING
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained on the rear
seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be
placed in the rear seat whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and prop- erly secured in an appropriately sized child
restraint system or booster seat recommen-
ded for the size and weight of the child. For
additional information, see the "Children in
the vehicle" section.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is sig-
nificantly increased if the child restraints are
not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint. Occupant safety
53Safety Z

In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be restricted if there is:
R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R dirt on the sensors or the sensors are
obscured
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off X
To switch on: turn the light switch to 0058.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow 0043.
The 00CE indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display lights up when it is dark and the
light sensor activates the low-beam head-
lamps.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h):
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 19 mph (30 km/h) and no other
road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on automatically. The 0057indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h) or other road
users have been detected or the roads are
adequately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The 0057indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The 00CE
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X To switch off: move the combination
switch back to its normal position or move
the light switch to another position.
The 00CE indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions may
cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This moisture does not affect the functionality of
the headlamp. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
0043
003D To switch the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
0044 004A To switch the front interior lighting
on
0087 0043 To switch the on/off
0085 0033 To switch the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
0083 003D To switch the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
0084 To switch the automatic interior lighting
control on Interior lighting
113Lights and windshield wipers Z

Useful information
i This Operator's manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 26). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi- cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary. G
WARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-
functioned, you may not recognize function
restrictions in systems relevant to safety. The operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving when operating the on-board computer.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the mul- tifunction display. You should therefore make
sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not oper-
ating safely may cause an accident.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (Y
page 31). Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the
displays and the controls in the vehicle inte-
rior can be adjusted using the brightness con-
trol knob.
The brightness control knob is located on the bottom left of the instrument cluster
(Y page 31).
X Turn the brightness control knob clockwise
or counter-clockwise.
If the light switch is set to 0058,0060or
0058, the brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambient light.
i The light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display.
In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are not illuminated. Coolant temperature display
G
WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
! A display message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡
(120 †), do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged. 196
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the right-hand side.
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant tem-
perature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †). Tachometer
! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road con-
ditions when temperatures are around freez-
ing point.
The outside temperature display is in the mul- tifunction display.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay. Speedometer with segments
The speedometer is divided into segments on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS.
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
R Cruise control activated (Y page 166):
The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
R DISTRONIC PLUS activated (Y page 168):
One or two segments in the set speed
range light up.
R DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:
The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in front and the stored speed light
up. Operating the on-board computer
Overview 0043
Multifunction display
0044 Switches on the Voice Control System;
see the separate operating instructions
0087 Right control panel
0085 Left control panel
0083 Back button
X To activate the on-board computer: turn
the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel. Displays and operation
197On-board computer and displays Z