2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA belt

intermittent warning tonetwice and the
Attention Assist: Take a Break!
message appears in the multifunction
display.
XIf necessary, take a break.
XPress theorbutton to confirm
the message.
On long journeys, take regular breaks in good
time to allow yourself to rest properly. If you
do not take a break, you will be warned again
after 15 minutes at the earliest. The
preconditionfor this is that
ATTENTION ASSIST still detects typical
indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in
concentration.
ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you
continue your journey and starts assessing
your tiredness again if:
Ryou switch off the engine.
Ryou take off your seat belt and open the
driver's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or
to take a break.
When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the
symbol appears in the multifunction
display in the assistance graphic display.
Speed Limit Assist
General notes
Speed Limit Assist shows you detected speed
limits in the multifunction display.Data from
the navigation system is also used for this
purpose. If a traffic sign indicating a speed
limit or the end of a speed limit is detected,
it is shown in the multifunction display. If
Speed Limit Assist does notdetectany traffic
signs, the speed limit from the digital road
map is used and shown in the display.
Speed Limit Assist detects the traffic signs
with a camera attached behind the top of the
windshield.
Speed Limit Assist camera
Important safety notes
Speed Limit Assist is only an aid and does not
always detect traffic signs with information
aboutthe maximum permissible speed.
Traffic signs always have priority over the
Speed Limit Assist display.
The system may be impaired or may not
function if:
Rthere is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow,
rain, fog or spray
Rthere is glare, e.g. from the sun or from
oncoming traffic
Rthe windshield is dirty, fogged up or
covered, for instance by a sticker, in the
vicinity of the camera
Rthe traffic signs are covered, for instance
by dirt, snow or trees
Rthe traffic signs are poorly illuminated
Rthere are ambiguous traffic signs, for
instance near roadworks or on multi-lane
roads
Information in the multifunction display
Briefly showing detected traffic signs in
the multifunction display
XActivate the Speed Limit Assist warning
function using the on-board computer
(Ypage 203).
Atraffic sign indicating a speed limitorthe
end of a speed limit appears in the
multifunction display for around five
seconds as soon as it is detected. Any other
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Driving and parking
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and
Solutions
The battery is notbeing charged.
Awarning tone also sounds.
Possible causes are:
Ra defective alternator
Ra torn poly-V-belt
Ra malfunction in the electronics
XPull overand stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
XOpenthe hood.
XCheck whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
!Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Check Engine Oil
At Next Refueling
The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
Awarning tone also sounds.
XCheckthe oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Ypage 281).
XIf necessary, add engine oil (Ypage 282).
XHave the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
!Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com (USA only).


Fuel Level Low
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station.
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On-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and
Solutions
Blind Spot Assist
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Blind Spot Assistis temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are:
Rthe sensors are dirty.
Rfunction is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
Rthe radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellowindicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
Blind Spot Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
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).
XCleanthe sensors (Ypage 289).
XRestart the engine.
Blind Spot Assist
Inoperative
Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellowindicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Park Assist
Canceled
The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been
fastened.
XRepeatthe parking process with the seat belt fastened and the
driver's door closed.
You have inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel
while steering intervention was active.
XWhile steering intervention is active, make sure that the
multifunction steering wheel is not touched unintentionally.
The vehicle has started to skid and ESP®has intervened.
XUse Active Parking Assist again later (Ypage 178).
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On-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and
Solutions
Wiper
Malfunctioning
The windshield wipers are malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Hazard Warning
Flashers
Malfunctioning
The hazard warning lamps are faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
SmartKey
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and
Solutions

Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle
You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
XUse the correct SmartKey.

TakeYourKeyfrom
Ignition
The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
XRemove the SmartKey.

Obtain a New Key
The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Seatbelts
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and
Solutions

After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up for six seconds.
The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and frontpassenger
to fasten their seat belts.
XFastenyour seat belt (Ypage 50).

After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up. In addition, a
warning tone sounds
for up to six seconds.
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
XFasten your seat belt (Ypage 50).
The warning tone ceases.
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On-board computer and displays

ProblemPossible causes/consequences and
Solutions

The red seat belt
warning lamp lights up
after the engine starts,
as soon as the driver's
or the front-passenger
door is closed.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
XFasten your seat belt (Ypage 50).
The warning lamp goes out.
There are objects on the front-passenger seat.
XRemove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out.

The red seat belt
warning lamp flashes
and an intermittent
audible warning
sounds.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. In
addition, you are driving faster than 15 mph (25 km/h)or you have
briefly driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
XFasten your seat belt (Ypage 50).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittentwarning tone
ceases.
There are objects on thefront-passengerseat. In addition, you are
driving faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or you have briefly driven
faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
XRemove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittentwarning tone
ceases.
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On-board computer and displays
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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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Stowage and features

Cleaning the seat covers
General notes
!Do notuse microfiber cloths to clean
genuine leather, artificial leather or
Alcantara® covers. If used often, these can
damage the cover.
iNote that regularcare is essential to
ensure that the appearance and comfort of
the covers is retained overtime.
Genuine leather seat covers
Leather is a natural product.
It exhibits natural surface characteristics, for
example:
RDifferences in the texture
RSigns of stretching and marking
RSlightnuances of color
These are characteristics of leather and not
material defects.
!To retain the natural appearance of the
leather, observe the followingcleaning
instructions:
RClean genuine leathercovers carefully
with a damp cloth and then wipe the
covers down with a dry cloth.
RMake sure that the leather does not
become soaked. It may otherwise
become rough and cracked.
ROnly use leather care agents that have
been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. You can obtain these from a
qualified specialist workshop.
Seat covers of other materials
!Observe the following when cleaning:
RClean artificial leather covers with a cloth
moistened with a solution containing
1% detergent (e.g. dish washing liquid).
RClean cloth covers with a microfiber
cloth moistened with a solution
containing 1% detergent (e.g. dish
washing liquid). Rub carefully and always
wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving
visible lines. Leave the seat to dry
afterwards. Cleaning results depend on
the type of dirt and how long it has been
there.
RClean Alcantara® covers with a damp
cloth. Make sure that you wipe entire
seat sections to avoid leaving visible
lines.
Cleaning the seat belts
GWARNING
Seat belts can become severely weakened if
bleached or dyed. This could cause the seat
belts to tear or fail, for instance, in the event
of an accident.This poses an increased risk
of injury or fatal injury.
Never bleach or dye the seat belts.
!Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts
by heating at temperatures above 176 ‡
(80 †) or in direct sunlight.
XUse clean, lukewarm water and soap
solution.
Cleaning the headliner and carpets
XHeadliner:if it is very dirty, use a soft brush
or a cleaning agent recommended and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
XCarpets:use the carpet and textile
cleaning agents recommended and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
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