2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class mirror

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 21 At a glance
........................................... 29 Safety
................................................... 39 Opening and closing
...........................75 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....95 Lights and windshield wipers
..........107 Climate control
................................. 123 Driving and parking
..........................139 On-board computer and displays
....195 Stowage and features
......................255 Maintenance and care
......................281 Breakdown assistance
.....................295 Wheels and tires
............................... 313 Technical data
................................... 345 Contents
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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

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

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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Overhead control panel
Function Page
0043
0042
Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off 114
0044
003D
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 113
0087
0033
Switches the front
interior lighting/automatic
interior lighting control off 114
0085
00D9
MB Info call button
(mbrace system) 269
0083
Rear-view mirror 103
0084
Sets the compass 278
006B
Buttons for the garage door
opener 277
006C
0053
SOS button (mbrace
system) 267 Function Page
006D
0052
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace sys-
tem) 268
006E
Eyeglasses compartment 257
006F
0057
Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel with roller sunblinds 91
0070
004A
Switches the front
interior lighting on 114
0071
003D
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 11336
Overhead control panelAt a glance

Door control panel
Function Page
0043
Opens the door 81
0044
00360037Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
82
0087
008D003700380040
Saves
the seat and exterior mirror settings 105
0085
Adjusts the seats electri-
cally
99
0083
0062
007000F50071
Adjusts and folds the exte-
rior mirrors in/out electri-
cally 103 Function Page
0084
0062
Opens/closes the
side windows 87
006B
0089
Activates/deacti-
vates the override feature
for the side windows in the
rear compartment 63
006C
008A
Opens the trunk 85Door control panel
37At a glance