2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA engine

1, 2, 3 ...
12Vsocket
see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
TractionSystem)
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Displaymessage............................238
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive)..................................................174
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message............................213
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes....................61
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification.................125
Active Parking Assist
Canceling .......................................182
Detecting parking spaces..............179
Display message............................231
Exitingaparking space..................181
Function/notes.............................178
Important safety notes..................178
Parking..........................................180
ADAPTIVE BRAKE................................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 63
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message............................226
Function/notes.............................108
Switching on/off...........................109
Switching on/off (on-board
computer)......................................207
Additional speedometer...................206
Additives (engine oil)........................348
Airbags
Deployment.....................................39
Display message............................222
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger).......................................43
Important safety notes....................41
Knee bag .......................................... 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp..................................45
Safety guidelines.............................40
Side impact airbag..........................44
Windowcurtain air bag....................45
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airvents
Important safetynotes..................132
Rear...............................................133
Setting...........................................132
Setting the center air vents...........132
Setting the side air vents...............132
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer)......................................207
AMG
Menu (on-board computer)............209
Performance Seat............................96
Anti-lockbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray...............................................262
Assistance display (on-board
computer)..........................................203
Assistance menu (on-board
computer)..........................................202
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message........284
Hiding a service message..............284
Notes.............................................284
Resetting the service interval
display...........................................284
Service message ............................ 284
Special service requirements ......... 285
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating...................70
Function ...........................................70
Switching off the alarm....................70
ATTENTIONASSIST
Activating/deactivating.................204
Display message............................229
Function/notes.............................186
Audio menu (on-board computer)....200
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Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message............................226
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function)....................................140
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function)..........................139
Automatic headlamp mode..............105
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program...............147
Changing gear...............................145
DIRECT SELECT lever.....................142
Display message............................236
Drive program display....................143
Driving tips....................................145
Emergency running mode..............151
Engaging drive position .................. 144
Engaging neutral............................144
Engaging parkposition (AMG
vehicles)........................................145
Engaging reversegear...................143
Engaging the parkposition............143
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients..............................145
Kickdown.......................................146
Manual drive program....................148
Overview........................................142
Problem (malfunction)...................151
Programselectorbutton................146
Pulling away...................................138
Selector lever................................144
Starting the engine........................138
Steering wheel paddle shifters......147
Transmission position display143, 144
Transmissionpositions..................145
Automatic transmission
emergency mode............................... 151
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs..............................114
Display message............................225
BAS (Brake Assist System).................62
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 74
Important safety notes....................74
Replacing.........................................74
Battery (vehicle)
Charging........................................302
Display message............................228
Important safety notes..................299
Jump starting.................................303
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 53
Function ...........................................53
Blind SpotAssist
Activating/deactivating.................205
Display message............................231
Notes/function..............................188
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message............................219
Notes.............................................348
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs..............................114
Display message............................224
Brakes
ABS..................................................61
Adaptive Brake Assist......................63
BAS..................................................62
Brake fluid (notes).........................348
Display message............................213
Driving tips....................................158
Important safety notes..................158
Maintenance..................................159
Parking brake................................154
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
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Switching the rearwindow
defroster on/off............................130
Switching the ZONE function on/
off..................................................128
Cockpit
Overview..........................................28
see Instrument cluster
COLLISIONPREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the
distance warning function .............. 204
Displaymessage............................213
Operation/notes..............................62
COLLISIONPREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating.................204
Operation/notes..............................64
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch..........................106
Compass
Calibrating.....................................276
Calling up ....................................... 276
Setting...........................................276
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer)..........................................197
Convenience closing feature..............84
Convenience opening feature............84
Coolant(engine)
Checkingthe level.........................283
Display message............................227
Filling capacity...............................350
Important safety notes..................349
Temperature (on-board computer).209
Temperature gauge ........................ 194
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright.............................................26
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs..............................113
Display message............................223
Function/notes.............................107
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting...............................................111
Cruise control
Activationconditions.....................163
Cruise control lever.......................162
Deactivating ................................... 164
Display message............................233
Driving system...............................162
Function/notes.............................162
Important safety notes..................162
Settingaspeed .............................. 163
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 163
Cup holder
Centerconsole..............................260
Important safety notes..................260
Rearcompartment.........................261
Customer Assistance Center (CAC)...25
Customer Relations Department.......25
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message............................226
Switching on/off (on-board
computer)......................................206
Switching on/off (switch)..............105
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity................. 24
Delayedswitch-off
Exteriorlighting (on-board
computer)......................................207
Interior lighting..............................208
Diagnostics connection......................25
Digital speedometer.........................198
DIRECT SELECTlever
see Automatic transmission
Display(cleaning instructions)........290
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS................................284
Calling up (on-board computer).....212
Driving systems.............................229
Engine ............................................ 227
General notes................................212
Hiding (on-board computer)...........212
Lights .............................................223
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Fuel ................................................ 157
General..........................................156
Hydroplaning.................................161
Icy road surfaces...........................161
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads...................................159
Snow chains..................................315
Symmetrical low beam..................104
Wet road surface...........................159
DVD audio (on-board computer)......200
DVD video (on-board computer)......201
E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system
Cargo compartment enlargement..257
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message............................215
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes.............................157
On-board computer.......................198
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start..................140
Automatic engine switch-off..........139
Deactivating/activating.................140
General information.......................139
Important safety notes..................139
Introduction...................................139
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
Emergencyrelease
Driver's door....................................79
Trunk...............................................82
Vehicle.............................................79
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 39
Function ...........................................53
Safety guidelines.............................40
Emissions control
Service and warranty information....22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 248
Display message............................227
ECO start/stop function................139
Engine number ............................... 345
Irregularrunning............................141
Jump-starting.................................303
Starting problems..........................141
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey.......................................138
Switching off..................................154
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 308
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction)...................141
Engine oil
Adding...........................................282
Additives........................................348
Checking the oil level ..................... 281
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick..........................................282
Display message............................228
Filling capacity...............................348
Notes about oil grades ................... 348
Notes on oil level/consumption....281
Temperature (on-board computer).209
Viscosity........................................348
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer)...210
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles)..........................................66
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles)................................203
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles)......................68
Display message............................213
ETS/4ETS........................................65
Function/notes.........................65, 66
General notes..................................65
Important safety information...........65
Trailer stabilization ........................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 244
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System)................................................65
Exhaustcheck...................................157
Exhaustpipe (cleaning instructions)289
Exterior lighting
Settingoptions..............................104
see Lights
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Exterior mirrors
Adjusting.........................................97
Dipping (automatic).........................99
Folding in/out(automatically).........98
Folding in/out(electrically).............98
Folding in whenlocking (on-board
computer)......................................209
Out of position (troubleshooting).....98
Setting.............................................98
Storing settings (memory function) 100
Storing the parking position ............. 99
Eyeglasses compartment.................255
F
Fillercap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit......................................... 294
Flat tire
MOExtended tires..........................295
Preparing the vehicle.....................295
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 296
Floormats...........................................277
Fog lamps
Extended range .............................. 108
Switching on/off...........................105
Front fog lamps
Display message............................225
Switching on/off...........................105
Fuel
Additives........................................347
Consumption statistics..................197
Displaying the current
consumption..................................198
Displaying the range......................198
Driving tips....................................157
Fuel gauge.......................................29
Grade (gasoline)............................346
Important safety notes..................346
Notes for AMG vehicles.................346
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline.346
Problem (malfunction)...................153
Refueling ........................................ 151
Tank content/reserve fuel.............346
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing............................152
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer)......................................198
Fuel tank
Capacity........................................346
Problem (malfunction)...................153
Fuses
Allocation chart.............................309
Before changing.............................308
Fuse box in the engine
compartment.................................308
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 309
Important safety notes..................308
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory.....................275
Important safety notes..................273
Opening/closing the garage door..275
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror)...................................273
Gear indicator (on-board computer)209
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines).........................................290
Genuine parts......................................21
Glove box...........................................255
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps......................107
Display message............................240
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system.....283
Cleaning system (function)............107
Fogging up.....................................109
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting.........................................93
Adjusting (electrically).....................94
Adjusting (manually)........................93
Adjusting (rear)................................94
Installing/removing (rear)................94
Heating
see Climate control
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High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs..............................113
Display message............................224
Switching on/off...........................106
Hill start assist..................................138
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message............................230
Function/notes.............................172
Hood
Closing ...........................................281
Display message............................239
Important safety notes..................280
Opening.........................................280
Hydroplaning.....................................161
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer..........................................70
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview..........................................29
Settings.........................................206
Warning and indicator lamps...........30
Instrument cluster lighting..............194
Interior lighting.................................110
Automatic control..........................110
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer)......................................208
Emergency lighting........................111
Manual control ............................... 110
Overview........................................110
Reading lamp.................................110
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer)......................................207
J
Jack
Storage location............................294
Using.............................................337
Jump starting (engine)......................303
K
Kickdown
Driving tips....................................146
Manual drive program....................149
Knee bag..............................................43
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating.................205
Display message............................230
Function/information....................190
Lane Tracking package.....................188
Lap time (RACETIMER)......................210
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors................................................58
License plate lamp (display
message)............................................ 225
Light function,active
Display message............................226
Lighting
Lightswitch...................................104
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interiorlighting delayed switch-off.208
Automatic headlamp mode............105
Cornering light function.................107
Display message............................223
Driving abroad...............................104
Fog lamps......................................105
Fog lamps (extended)....................108
Hazard warning lamps...................107
High beam flasher .......................... 107
High-beam headlamps...................106
Low-beam headlamps....................105
Parking lamps................................106
Rearfog lamp................................106
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer)......................................207
Standing lamps..............................106
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off.................................207
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 206
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N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer)............199
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-inanew vehicle136
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults...............................................49
Operation .........................................45
System self-test...............................48
Occupant safety
Childreninthe vehicle.....................54
Important safety notes....................38
OCS
Faults...............................................49
Operation .........................................45
System self-test...............................48
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu.....................................209
Assistance menu...........................202
Audiomenu...................................200
Convenience submenu..................209
Displaying a service message........284
Display messages..........................212
DISTRONICPLUS...........................170
Factory settings submenu.............209
Important safety notes..................194
Instrument cluster submenu..........206
Lighting submenu..........................206
Menu overview..............................197
Message memory..........................212
Navigation menu............................199
Operation ....................................... 195
RACETIMER...................................210
Service menu.................................205
Settings menu...............................205
Standard display............................197
Telephone menu............................201
Trip menu......................................197
TV operation..................................201
Vehicle submenu...........................208
Video DVD operation.....................201
Opening and closing the side trim
panels.................................................114
Operating safety
Declarationofconformity................24
Important safety notes....................24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment...........................22
Outside temperature display...........195
Overhead control panel......................34
Override feature
Rearside windows...........................61
P
Paintcode number............................344
Paintwork (cleaning instructions)...287
Panic alarm..........................................38
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind...........................................87
Problem (malfunction).....................88
Resetting.........................................88
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes....................85
Parcel net...........................................257
Parking...............................................153
Important safety notes..................153
Parking brake................................154
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 99
Rearview camera..........................182
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist.....................178
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message............................216
Electric parking brake....................154
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Parking lamps
Switching on/off...........................106
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Rollersunblind
Opening/closing..............................87
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 87
Roof carrier........................................259
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines).........................................291
Roof load (maximum)........................351
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation)............199
S
Safety
Childreninthe vehicle.....................54
Child restraint systems....................54
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)...............................................45
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat)..........96
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 52
Belt force limiters............................53
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Correct usage..................................50
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........53
Fastening.........................................51
Important safety guidelines.............50
Releasing.........................................52
Safety guidelines.............................40
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Warning lamp (function) ................... 52
Seats
Adjusting (electrically).....................93
Adjusting (manually)........................92
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support............................................94
Adjusting the head restraint............93
Cleaning the cover.........................291
Correct driver's seat position ........... 90
Folding the backrest (rear
compartment) forwards/back.......258
Important safety notes....................91
Seat heating problem......................96
Storing settings (memory function) 100
Switching seatheating on/off.........95
Sensors (cleaning instructions).......289
Service menu (on-board computer).205
Service products
Brake fluid.....................................348
Coolant (engine)............................349
Engine oil.......................................348
Fuel ................................................ 346
Important safety notes..................345
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)..........................................350
Washer fluid ...................................350
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer).........209
On-board computer.......................205
Setting the air distribution...............128
Setting the airflow............................128
SETUP (on-board computer).............210
Side impact air bag.............................44
Side marker lamp (display
message)............................................ 225
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 288
Convenience closing feature............84
Convenience opening feature..........84
Important safety information...........82
Opening/closing..............................83
Problem (malfunction).....................85
Resetting.........................................84
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery.......................74
Changing the programming.............73
Checking the battery.......................74
Convenience closing feature............84
Convenience opening feature..........84
Display message............................240
Door central locking/unlocking.......72
Important safety notes....................72
Loss.................................................76
Mechanical key................................73
Positions (ignition lock).................137
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