2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA oil temperature

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
Index9

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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Tires/wheels.................................340
Vehicle data...................................351
TELEAID
Call priority....................................268
Downloading destinations
(COMAND).....................................268
Downloading routes.......................272
Emergency call..............................265
Geo fencing...................................272
Locatingastolen vehicle...............270
MB info call button........................267
Remote vehicle locking..................270
Roadside Assistance button..........266
Search&Send...............................269
Self-test.........................................265
Speed alert....................................272
System..........................................264
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 272
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis.......................................271
Vehicle remote unlocking..............270
Tele Aid
General notes................................264
Telephone
Acceptingacall.............................202
Display message............................239
Menu (on-board computer)............201
Number from the phone book ........202
Redialing........................................202
Rejecting/endingacall.................202
Temperature
Coolant..........................................194
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 209
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 209
Outside temperature ......................195
Setting (climate control)................127
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system).........70
Immobilizer......................................70
Through-loading................................257
Through-loading feature...................257
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER).........................210
TIREFIT kit..........................................296
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer).....320
Checking manually........................319
Display message............................234
Maximum.......................................318
Notes.............................................317
Not reached (TIREFIT)....................298
Reached (TIREFIT)..........................298
Recommended ............................... 316
Tire pressure loss warning
system
Important safety notes..................319
Restarting......................................319
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically.................................322
Function/notes.............................320
Restarting......................................322
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Warning message..........................322
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition).................335
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition)....................333
Bar (definition)...............................333
Changingawheel..........................336
Characteristics..............................333
Checking ........................................ 313
Definition of terms.........................333
Directionofrotation......................336
Display message............................234
Distributionofthe vehicle
occupants (definition)....................335
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ...............................................332
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition)............333
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition).....................................334
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition).....................................334
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition).........................334
Important safety notes..................312
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition)......333
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition)...........334
Labeling (overview)........................329
Load bearing index (definition)......335
Load index.....................................332
Load index (definition)...................334
Index17

the engine compartment or in the exhaust
system.
!Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
iDuring a cold start, the engine runs at
higherspeeds to enable the catalytic
converter to reach its operating
temperature. The sound of the engine may
change during this time.
Automatic transmission
XShift the transmission to positionP.
Transmission position displayPis shown in
the multifunction display.
iWhen the transmission is in positionN,
you can also start the engine with the brake
pedal depressed.
Starting procedure
XTurn the SmartKey to position3in the
ignition lock (Ypage 137)and release it as
soonas the engine is running.
Pulling away
Automatic transmission
iIt is only possible to shift the transmission
from positionPto the desired position if
you depress the brake pedal.Only then can
the parking lock be deactivated.Ifyou do
not depress the brake pedal, the DIRECT
SELECT lever can still be moved but the
parking lock remains engaged.
iIf the transmission oil temperature is
below4‡(20†), you can only shift from
positionPwhen the engine is running.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
XShiftthe transmission to positionDorR.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XCarefully depress the accelerator pedal.
The electric parking brake (Ypage 154) is
automatically released.
The red indicator lamp in the
instrumentcluster goes out.
iThe vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors fromthe inside at
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic
locking feature (Ypage 208).
iUpshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
Hill startassist
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient.
It holds the vehicle for a short time after you
have removed your foot from the brake pedal.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal
and to depress it before the vehicle begins to
roll.
GWARNING
After a short time, hill start assist will no
longer brake your vehicle and it could roll
away. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Therefore, quickly move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never
leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start
assist.
XRemove your foot from the brake pedal.
The vehicle is then held for about a second.
XPull away.
Hill start assist is not active if:
Ryou are pulling away on a level road or on
a downhill gradient.
Rthe transmission is in positionN.
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Driving and parking

Convenience
Switching the fold-in mirrors with the
locking feature on/off
This function is only available on vehicles with
the memory function (Ypage 100).
When you activate theAuto. Mirror
Foldingfunction, the exterior mirrors are
folded in when the vehicle is locked.
If you unlock the vehicle and then open a
door, the exterior mirrors fold out again.
If you have switched on theAuto. Mirror
Foldingfunction and you fold in the exterior
mirrors using the buttononthe door
(Ypage 98), they will not fold out
automatically.The exterior mirrors can then
only be folded out using the button on the
door.
XPress theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select theSettings
menu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Conveniencesubmenu.
XPressto confirm.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Auto. Mirror Foldingfunction.
If theAuto. Mirror Foldingfunction is
activated, the vehicle's exterior mirror is
displayed in orange in the multifunction
display.
XPress thebutton to save the setting.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select theSettmenu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Factory Settingsubmenu.
XPressto confirm.
TheReset All Settings?message
appears.
XPress theorbutton to select
NoorYes.
XPressto confirm the selection.
If you have selectedYes, the multifunction
display shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, theDaytime Running
Lights:function in theLightssubmenu is
only reset if the vehicle is stationary.
AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays
Digital speedometer
Gear indicator
"Upshift indicator
!Engine oil temperature
Coolant temperature
Transmission fluid temperature
XPressoron the steering wheel
to select theAMGmenu.
Upshift indicatorUP"indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicatorUP"fades out other
messages until you have shifted up.
If the engine oil temperature is below 176 ‡
(80 †), oil temperature!is shown in blue.
Avoid driving at full engine output during this
time.
If the transmission fluid temperature is below
122 ‡ (50 †), oil temperature is shown
in blue. Avoid driving at full engine output
during this time.
Menus and submenus209
On-board computer and displays
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!Make sure that the windshieldwipers are
not folded away fromthe windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood.
XMake sure that the windshield wipers are
switched off.
XPull release leveron the hood.
The hood is released.
XReach into the gap between the hood and
the radiator trim and press hood catch
leverto the left.
XRaise the hood.
XPull support strut!out of bracket.
XLift up support strut!and insert it into
yellow retaining clip".
Closing the hood
XRaise the hood slightly and, at the same
time, remove support strut!from yellow
retaining clip".
XSwing support strut!down and press it
into bracketuntil it engages.
XLower the hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8 in (20 cm).
XCheck that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Do not press the hood
closed. Open the hood again and close it
with a little more force.
Engine oil
General notes
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil
overadistanceof600 miles(1,000 km). The
oil consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstickmay
be in a different location.
When checking the oil level:
Rpark the vehicle on a level surface.
Rthe engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
Rif the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g.ifthe engine was only
started briefly: wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
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Maintenance and care
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Engine oil
General notes
!Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a
specificationotherthan is necessary to
fulfill the prescribed service intervals. Do
not change the engine oil or oil filter in
order to achieve longer replacement
intervals than those prescribed. You could
otherwise cause engine damage or damage
to the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Follow the instructions in the service
interval display regarding the oil change.
Otherwise, you may damage the engine and
the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
When handling engine oil, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(Ypage 345).
The engine oils are matched to the
performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and
service intervals. You should therefore only
use engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with maintenance
systems.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
ModelEngine
model
MB
Approval
CLA 250270229.5
CLA 45 AMG
4MATIC
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iMB approval is indicated on the oil
containers.
Filling capacities
The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
ModelCapacity
CLA 2505.9 US qt(5.6l)
CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC5.8 US qt(5.5l)
Additives
!Do notuse any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity
Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity,
this means that it is thick; a low viscosity
means that it is thin.
Select an engine oil with an SAE classification
(viscosity) suitable for the prevailing outside
temperatures. The table shows you which
SAE classifications are to be used. The low-
temperature characteristics of engine oils
can deteriorate significantly, e.g. as a result
of aging, soot and fuel deposits. It is therefore
strongly recommended that you carry out
regularoil changes using an approved engine
oil with the appropriate SAEclassification.
Brake fluid
GWARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
fromthe air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake
fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
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hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
the specified intervals.
When handling brake fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(Ypage 345).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found
in the Maintenance Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can
be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
iHave the brake fluid renewed regularly at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Coolant
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
components in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add
antifreeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not
spilled next to the filler neck.Thoroughly
clean the antifreeze from components before
starting the engine.
!Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreezeprotection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products, MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the
Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Or
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
!Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
When handling coolant, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(Ypage 345).
The coolant is a mixture of water and
antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs
the following tasks:
Rcorrosionprotection
Rantifreeze protection
Rraising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down
to -35 ‡ (-37†),the boiling point of the
coolant during operationis approximately
266 ‡ (130 †).
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the engine cooling system
should:
Rbe at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †).
Rnot exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -49 ‡ [-45 †]). Otherwise, heat
will not be dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, add equal
amounts of water and antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in
accordance with MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1.
The coolant is checked with every
maintenance interval at a qualified specialist
workshop.
iWhen the vehicle is first delivered, it is
filled with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion
protection.
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