2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA ESP
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Instrumentcluster
Selecting the unit of measurement for
distance
You can determine whether the multifunction
display shows some messages in miles or
kilometers.
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to selecttheSettmenu.
XPress the or button to select the
Inst. Clustersubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to select the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:
function.
You will see the selected settingkmor
miles.
XPress the button to save the setting.
The selected unit of measurement for
distance applies to:
Rthe digital speedometer in theTripmenu
Rthe odometer and the trip odometer
Rthe trip computer
Rthe current consumption and the range
Rthe navigation instructions in theNavi
menu
Rcruise control
RDISTRONIC PLUS
RASSYST PLUS service interval display
Switching the additional speedometer
on/off
TheSpeedometer [km/h]:or
Speedometer [mph]:function allows you to
choose whether the status area in the
multifunction display always shows the speed
inkm/hor inmphinstead of the outside
temperature.
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theSettmenu.
XPress the or button to select the
Inst. Clustersubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
XPress or to select the
Speedometer [km/h]:orSpeedometer
[mph]function.
You will see the selected setting:onor
off.
XPress the button to save the setting.
Selecting the permanent display function
You can determine whether the multifunction
display permanently shows your speed or the
outside temperature.
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theSett.menu.
XPress the or button to select the
Inst. Clustersubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to select the
Permanent Display:function.
You will see the selected settingOutside
TemperatureorSpeedometer [km/h]/
Speedometer [mph].
XPress the button to save the setting.
iThe speed is displayed in km/h/mph.
Lights
Switching the daytime running lamps on/
off
Canada only:daytime running lamps are
required by law. You cannot set theDaytime
Running Lightsfunction via the on-board
computer.
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theSettings
menu.
XPress the or button to select the
Lightssubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to select the
Daytime Running Lights:function.
If theDaytime Running Lightsfunction
has been switched on, the cone of light and
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SETUP
Drive program (C/S/M)
ESP®mode (ON/OFF) or SPORT handling
mode (SPORT)
SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode and the
SPORT handling mode.
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theAMGmenu.
XPress the button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
RACETIMER
Displaying and starting RACETIMER
The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a
closed race circuit. Do not use the function
on publicroads.
Lap
RACETIMER
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or if the SmartKey is in
position2in the ignition lock.
XPress or on the steering wheel
to select theAMGmenu.
XPress the button repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown.
XTo start:press the button to start the
RACETIMER.
Displaying the intermediate time
XPress the or button to select
Interm. Time.
XPress to confirm.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
Starting a new lap
RACETIMER
Fastest lap time (best lap)
"Lap
XPress to confirmNew Lap.
iIt is possible to store a maximum of
sixteen laps. The 16th lap can only be
completed withFinish Lap.
Stopping the RACETIMER
XPress the button on the steering
wheel.
XPress to confirmYes.
The RACETIMER interrupts timing when you
stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to
position1in the ignition lock. If you turn the
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Display messages
General notes
Display messages appear in themultifunction display.
Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified forminthe Operator's
Manual and may differ from the messages shown in the multifunction display.
Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in
this Operator's Manual.
Certain display messages are accompanied by an audible warning tone or a continuous tone.
When the ignition is switched off, all display messages are deleted, apart from some high-
priority display messages. Once the causes of the high-priority display messages have been
rectified, the corresponding display messages are also deleted.
When you stop and park the vehicle, please observe the notes on the HOLD function
(Ypage 172) and parking (Ypage 153).
Hiding display messages
XPress the or button on the steering wheel to hide the display message.
The display message is cleared.
The multifunction display shows high-priority display messages in red. Some high-priority
display messages cannot be hidden.
The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the
messages have been remedied.
Message memory
The on-board computer saves certain display messages in themessage memory.You can
call up the display messages:
XPress or on the steering wheel to select theServmenu.
If there are display messages, the multifunction display shows, for example,2 Messages.
XPress the or button to select the entry, e.g.2 Messages.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to scroll through the display messages.
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Safety systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and Solutions
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program), BAS (Brake Assist), the HOLD function and hill start
assist are temporarily unavailable.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST/COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
In addition, the , and warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Possible causes are:
Rself-diagnosis is not yet complete.
Rthe on-board voltage may be insufficient.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XCarefully drive a short distance on a suitable stretch of road,
making slight steering movements at a speed above 12 mph
(20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
ABS, ESP®, BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are
unavailable due to a malfunction.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST/COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
In addition, the , , and warning lamps light
up in the instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and Solutions
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lockifyou
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
ESP®, BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily
unavailable.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST/COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
In addition, the and warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
The self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XCarefully drive a short distance on a suitable stretch of road,
making slight steering movements at a speed above 12 mph
(20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and Solutions
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
ESP®, BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable
due to a malfunction.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST/COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUSmay also have failed.
In addition, the and warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continuesto function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP®, BAS, the
HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to a
malfunction.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST/COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
In addition, the , and warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and Solutions
(USA
only) (Canada
only)
Please Release
Parking Brake
The red (USA only)/ (Canada only) indicatorlamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds.Acondition for automatic
release of the electric parking brake is not fulfilled (Ypage 154).
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
The red (USA only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are using the electric parking brake for emergency braking
(Ypage 154).
(USA
only) (Canada
only)
Parking Brake See
Operator's Manual
The yellow warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To apply:
XSwitch the ignition off.
XPress the electric parking brake handle for at least ten seconds.
XShift the transmission toP.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow warning lamp and the red (USA
only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp light up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
or
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 154).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XDo not drive on.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
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The red (USA only)/ (Canada only) indicatorlamp
flashes and the yellow warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
To apply:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply the electric parking brake manually.
If the red (USA only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp
continues to flash:
XDo not drive on.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 337).
XShift the transmission toP.
XTurn the frontwheels towards the curb.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow warning lamp lights up. The red (USA
only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten
seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or
released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply the electric parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
XShift the transmission toP.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake:
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 154).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
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