2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA trunk

XShift the transmissionto positionDorRas
required while the vehicle is stationary.
Active Parking Assist immediately steers in
the other direction.ThePark Assist
Active Accelerate and Brake
ObserveSurroundingsmessage appears
in the multifunction display.
iYou will achieve the best results by
waiting for the steering procedure to
complete before pulling away.
If you back up after activation, the steering
wheel is moved to the straight-ahead
position.
XDrive forwards and back up as prompted by
the PARKTRONIC warning displays, several
times if necessary.
XStop as soon as PARKTRONIC sounds the
continuous warning tone, if not before.
Once you have exited the parking space
completely, the steering wheel is moved to
the straight-ahead position. You hear a tone
and the messagePark Assist Finished
appears in the multifunction display. You will
then have to steer and merge into traffic on
your own. PARKTRONIC is still available. You
can take over the steering, before the vehicle
has exited the parking space completely. This
is useful, for example when you recognize
that it is already possible to pull out of the
parking space.
Canceling Active Parking Assist
You can cancel Active Parking Assist at any
time.
XStop the movement of the multifunction
steering wheel or steer yourself.
Active Parking Assist will be canceled at
once. ThePark Assist Canceled
message appears in the multifunction
display.
or
XPress the PARKTRONIC button on the
center console (Ypage 177).
PARKTRONIC is switched off and Active
Parking Assist is immediately canceled.
ThePark Assist Canceledmessage
appears in the multifunction display.
Active Parking Assist is canceled
automatically if:
Rthe electric parking brake is engaged
Rtransmission positionPis selected
Rparking using Active Parking Assist is no
longer possible
Ryou are driving faster than 6 mph
(10 km/h)
Ra wheel spins, ESP®intervenes or fails. The
warning lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster.
Awarning tone sounds. The parking symbol
disappears and the multifunction display
shows thePark Assist Canceled
message.
If Active Parking Assist is canceled, you must
steer again yourself.
Rear view camera
General notes
Rear view camerais in the trunk lid handle.
The rear view camera is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It uses guide lines to show
the area behind your vehicle in the Audio/
COMAND display.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
The rear view camera is protected from
raindrops and dust by meansofaflap. When
the rear view camera is activated, this flap
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thesymbol in the multifunction
display are shown in orange.
XPress thebutton to save the setting.
Further information on daytime running
lamps (Ypage 105).
Switching Adaptive HighbeamAssist on/
off
This function is only available on vehicles with
the Intelligent Light System.
XPress theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select theSettings
menu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Lightssubmenu.
XPressto confirm.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Adaptive Highbeamfunction.
If theAdaptive Highbeamfunction has
been switched on, the cone of light and the
symbol in the multifunction display
are shown in orange.
XPress thebutton to save the setting.
For further information about Adaptive
Highbeam Assist, see (Ypage 108).
Setting the brightness of the ambient
lighting
XPress theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select theSettings
menu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Lightssubmenu.
XPressto confirm.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Amb. Light +/-function.
You will see the selected setting.
XPressto confirm.
XPress theorbutton to adjust the
brightness to any level fromDisabled
toLevel 5(bright).
XPress theorbutton to save the
setting.
Activating/deactivating surround
lighting and exterior lighting delayed
switch-off
If you have activated theSurround
Lightingfunction and the light switch is set
to, the following functions are activated
when it is dark:
Rsurround lighting:the exterior lighting
remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking
with the key. If you start the engine, the
surround lighting is switched off and
automatic headlamp mode is activated
(Ypage 105).
Rexterior lighting delayed switch-off:the
exterior lighting remains lit for
60 seconds after the engine is switched off.
If you close all the doors and the trunklid,
the exterior lighting goes off after
15 seconds.
XPress theorbutton on the
steering wheel to selecttheSettings
menu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Lightssubmenu.
XPressto confirm.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Surround Lightingfunction.
When theSurround Lightingfunction is
activated, the light cone and the area
around the vehicle are displayed in orange
in the multifunction display.
XPress thebutton to save the setting.
Deactivating delayed switch-off of the
exterior lighting temporarily:
XBefore leaving the vehicle, turn the
SmartKey to position0in the ignition lock.
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the
ignition lock.
The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is
deactivated.
Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is
reactivated the next time you start the
engine.
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On-board computer and displays
Z

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and
Solutions
Transmission
malfunction
The automatictransmission is malfunctioning.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
Transmission
Malfunction Stop
The automatic transmission is malfunctioning.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
StopVehicleShift
to P Leave Engine
Running
The automatic transmission has overheated.
XDrive on carefully.
The automatic transmission is available again when the display
message goes out.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XWait until the automatic transmission has cooled down and the
display message has disappeared.
Trans. Oil
Overheated Drive
on with Care
AMG vehicles: the transmission oil has overheated.
Manual drive programMand the temporarily active manual drive
program are no longer available. The engine power output is
reduced.
XAllow the vehicle to cool down.
4matic Currently
Unavailable
4MATIC (permanentall-wheeldrive) has overheated. The vehicle
is only drivenby the frontwheels.
XDrive on.
The airflow cools 4MATIC more quickly.
When the display message goes out, 4MATIC is available again
and the vehicle is driven by all four wheels.
4matic Inoperative4MATIC is malfunctioning. The vehicle is only driven by the front
wheels.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
The trunk lid is open.
XClose the trunk lid.
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Useful information
iThis Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment 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.
iRead the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Ypage 25).
Loading guidelines
GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the eventofsudden braking or
a suddenchange in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is
a risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
The handling characteristics of a laden
vehicle are dependent on the distribution of
the load within the vehicle. For this reason,
you should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
RNever exceed the maximum permissible
gross vehicle weight or the gross axle
weight rating of the vehicle (including
occupants). The values are specified on the
vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar of
the driver's door.
RThe trunk is the preferred place to carry
objects.
RPosition heavy loads as far forwards as
possible and as low down in the trunk as
possible.
RThe load must not protrude above the
upper edge of the seat backrests.
RAlways place the load against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
RAlways place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
RUse the cargo tie down rings and the parcel
nets to transport loads and luggage.
RUse cargo tie-down rings and fastening
materials appropriate for the weight and
size of the load.
RSecure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie-downs. pad sharp edges
for protection.
Stowage areas
Stowage space
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not correctly store objects in the
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, especially when
braking or abruptly changing directions.
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RAlways store objects so thatthey cannot be
flung around in these or in similar
situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage compartments,
parcel nets or stowage nets.
RClose lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
RStow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 254).
Stowage compartments in the front
Glove box
XTo open:pull handleand open glove box
flap.
XTo close:fold glove box flapupwards
until it engages.
iThere is a pen holder at the top of the
glove box flap.
Eyeglasses compartment
XTo open:press marking.
Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment
is always closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Stowage compartment in the center
console
XTo open:press the marking on cover.
iDepending on the vehicle equipment,
there may be an ashtray in the center
console instead of a storage compartment.
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Stowage compartment in front of the
armrest (vehicles with automatic
transmission)
XTo open:press the marking on cover.
iYou can remove the non-slip mat and the
insert for cleaning. When removing the
insert you will have to overcome some
slight resistance.
Stowage compartment under the armrest
XTo open:on vehicles with moveable
armrests, make sure that the armrest is in
the rearmost position.
XPress buttonand fold the armrest up.
iDepending on the vehicle's equipment, a
USB connection and an AUX IN connection
or a Media Interface are installed in the
stowage compartment. A Media Interface
is a universal interface for portable audio
equipment, e.g. for an iPod®or MP3 player
(see the separate Audio or COMAND
Operating Instructions).
Stowage compartment under the driver's
seat and front-passenger seat
GWARNING
If you exceed the maximum load for the
stowage compartment, the cover may not be
able to restrain the items. Items may be
thrown out of the stowage compartment and
hit vehicle occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking or
a sudden change in direction.
Never exceed the maximum permissible load
for the stowage compartment. Stow and
secure heavy objects in the trunk.
The maximum permissible load of the
stowage compartment is 2.6 lbs (1.5 kg).
XTo open:pull handleup and fold
coverforwards.
Stowage space in the rear
Stowage compartment in the rear center
console
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XTo open:pull down the top of stowage
compartmentby the edge of the handle.
iDepending on the vehicle's equipment,
there may be an open stowage space above
the stowage compartment.
Parcel nets
Parcel nets are located:
Rin the front-passenger footwell
Ron the back of the driver's and the front-
passengerseat
Ron the left and right-hand side in the trunk
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 254)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (Ypage 254).
Through-loading facility in the rear
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 254).
XTo open:fold down seat armrest.
XPull the center head restraint on the rear
bench seat into the uppermost position
(Ypage 93).
XSlide locking mechanism"in the
direction of the arrow.
XSwing flapfully to the side.
Flapis held open by a magnet.
XTo close:swing flapin the trunk back
until it engages.
XFold armrestup fully if necessary.
Rear bench seat through-loading
feature
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold
forwards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
RThe vehicle occupantwould thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest.The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
RObjects or loads in the trunk cannot be
restrained by the seat backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
!Before folding the backrest in the rear
compartmentforwards, make sure that the
rear compartment armrest and the
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cupholder are folded in. They may
otherwise be damaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 254).
Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
and back
Folding the rear seat backrest forward
The left-hand and right-hand rearseat
backrests can be folded forwards separately
to increase the trunk capacity.
XFully insert the backrest head restraints
(Ypage 94).
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
XPull left-hand or right-hand release
handleof the seat backrest forwards.
Corresponding seat backrestis
released.
XFold backrestforwards.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
XInsertthe seat belt into seat-belt
extender.
Folding the rear seat backrest back
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
!Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
XFold seat backrestback until it engages.
Red lock status indicatoris no longer
visible.
XAdjust the head restraints if necessary
(Ypage 94).
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
RObserve the loading guidelines
(Ypage 254).
RSecure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
RDistribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly.
RDo not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
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