2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class instrument cluster

Activating/deactivating Blind Spot
Assist X
Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the DriveAssist
DriveAssist menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
Blind Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist .
X Press the abutton.
The current selection is displayed.
X To activate/deactivate: press thea
button again.
For further information about Blind Spot
Assist, see (Y page 194).
Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping
Assist X
Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the DriveAssist DriveAssistmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist .
X Press the abutton.
The current selection is displayed.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to set Off
Off,
Standard
Standard orAdaptive
Adaptive.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
When Lane Keeping Assist is activated, the
multifunction display shows the lane mark- ings as bright lines in the assistance
graphic.
For further information about Lane Keeping
Assist, see (Y page 196). Service menu
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you have the following options in the
Serv. Serv. menu: R
Calling up display messages in message
memory (Y page 217)
R Restarting the tire pressure loss warning
system (Canada only) (Y page 326)
R Checking the tire pressure electronically
(USA only) (Y page 326)
R Calling up the service due date
(Y page 291) Settings menu
Introduction Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, In the
Sett. Sett.menu you have the fol-
lowing options:
R Changing the instrument cluster settings
R Changing the light settings
R Changing the vehicle settings
R Changing the convenience settings
R Restoring the factory settings
Instrument cluster Unit of measurement for distance
The
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer: Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:
function allows you to choose whether cer-
tain displays appear in kilometers or miles in the multifunction display.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett. Sett.menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster submenu.
X Press ato confirm. Menus and sub
menus
211On-board computer and displays Z

X
Press the :or9 button to select the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer func-
tion.
You will see the selected setting: km
km or
miles
miles.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
The selected unit of measurement for dis-
tance applies to:
R digital speedometer in the Trip
Trip menu
R odometer and the trip odometer
R trip computer
R current fuel consumption and approximate
range
R navigation instructions in the Navi
Navi menu
R cruise control
R DISTRONIC PLUS
R ASSYST PLUS service interval display
Switching the additional speedometer
on/off
The Speedometer [km/h]
Speedometer [km/h] orSpeedometer Speedometer
[mph]
[mph] function allows you to choose whether
the multifunction display in the status area
shows the speed in km/h
km/hor inmph
mphinstead of
the outside temperature.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett.
Sett. menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Speedometer [km/h]
Speedometer [km/h] orSpeedometer
Speedometer
[mph]
[mph] function.
You will see the selected setting: On
OnorOff
Off.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
Selecting the permanent display function
You can determine whether the multifunction display permanently shows the outside tem-
perature or your speed in km/h( USA) or mph
(Canada). X
Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett.
Sett. menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Permanent Display:
Permanent Display: function.
You will see the selected setting: Outside
Outside
Temperature
Temperature orSpeedometer [km/h]
Speedometer [km/h]/
Speedometer [mph]
Speedometer [mph].
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
i The speed is highlighted in km/h or in
mph conversely to your speedometer.
Lights Switching the daytime running lamps on/
off
This function is not available in Canada.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett. Sett.menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Lights
Lights submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Daytime Running Lights
Daytime Running Lights function.
If the Daytime Running Lights
Daytime Running Lights function
has been switched on, the cone of light and the W symbol in the multifunction dis-
play are shown in orange.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
Further information on daytime running lights
(Y page 110).
Vehicle Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett. Sett.menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Vehicle
Vehicle submenu.
X Press ato confirm. 212
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Safety systems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions !÷
Currently Unavail‐ Currently Unavail‐
able See Opera‐ able See Opera‐
tor's Manual tor's Manual ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist), ESP
®
(Elec-
tronic Stability Program), the HOLD function and hill start assist
are temporarily unavailable.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
In addition, the !,÷andå warning lamps may light up
in the instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Possible causes are:
R self-diagnosis is not yet complete.
R the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
G WARNING
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 affec-ted. 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.
X Carefully 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: X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. !÷
Inoperative See Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual ABS, BAS, ESP
®
, the HOLD function and hill start assist are not
available due to a malfunction.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
The !, ÷,åand$ (USA only)/J (Canada only)
warning lamps in the instrument cluster may also light up.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example. 218
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. 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.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ÷
Currently Unavail‐ Currently Unavail‐
able See Opera‐ able See Opera‐
tor's Manual tor's Manual ESP
®
, BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily
unavailable.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷andå warning lamps may light up in the
instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
The self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example.
G WARNING
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.
X Carefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering move-
ments 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:
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions ÷
Inoperative See Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual ESP
®
, BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable
due to a malfunction.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷andå warning lamps may light up in the
instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
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.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. T!
÷
Inoperative See Inoperative See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, BAS, ESP
®
, the
HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to a mal- function.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
A warning tone sounds.
In addition, the ÷,åand! warning lamps may light up
in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
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 affec-ted. 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.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 220
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions $(USA
only)J
(Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid Check Brake Fluid
Level Level There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
A warning tone sounds. The
$(USA only)/ J(Canada only)
warning lamps in the instrument cluster may also light up.
G WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident. X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 160).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction. #
Check Brake Pad Check Brake Pad
Wear Wear The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. G
Inoperative
Inoperative One or more main features of the mbrace system are malfunc-
tioning.
X Have the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. Collision Preven‐ Collision Preven‐
tion Assist Plus tion Assist Plus
Currently Unavail‐ Currently Unavail‐
able See Opera‐ able See Opera‐
tor's Manual tor's Manual COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily not opera-
tional.
Possible causes are:
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-
tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
R the system is outside the operating temperature range.
R the on-board voltage is too low.
R AMG vehicles: ESP ®
is deactivated.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-
sage disappears.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 160).
X Restart the engine.
X AMG vehicles: reactivate ESP ®
(Y page 68). 224
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messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Collision Preven‐
Collision Preven‐
tion Assist Plus tion Assist Plus
Inoperative Inoperative COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is temporarily inoperative
due to a malfunction. Adaptive Brake Assist may also have failed.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Radar Sensors
Radar Sensors
Dirty See Opera‐ Dirty See Opera‐
tor's Manual tor's Manual At least one of the following driving systems or driving safety sys-
tems is temporarily restricted or inoperative:
R COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
R DISTRONIC PLUS
Possible causes are:
R the sensors in the radiator trim and/or in the bumpers are dirty.
R the function of the driving system and/or driving safety system
is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
A warning tone also sounds.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-
sage disappears. All driving systems/driving safety systems are
operative again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 160).
X Switch off the engine.
X Clean the sensors in the following locations (Y page 295):
R in the radiator trim
R in the front bumper
R in the rear bumper, particularly in the middle of the rear
bumper
X Restart the engine.
The display message disappears. 6
SRS Malfunction SRS Malfunction
Service Required Service Required The restraint system is faulty. The
6warning lamp also lights
up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig- gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
For further information about the restraint system, see
(Y page 40). Display
messages
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions 6
Front Front
Left
LeftMalfunc‐
Malfunc‐
tion Service
tion Service
Required Required orFront
Front
Right Malfunction
Right Malfunction
Service Required Service Required The restraint system has malfunctioned at the front on the left or
right. The 6warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus-
ter.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig- gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 6
Rear Left Malfunc‐ Rear Left Malfunc‐
tion Service tion Service
Required Required
orRear
Rear
Right Malfunction
Right Malfunction
Service Required Service Required The rear left-hand or right-hand restraint system has malfunc-
tioned. The 6warning lamp also lights up in the instrument
cluster.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig- gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 6
Left Side Curtain Left Side Curtain
Airbag Airbag
Malfunction
Malfunction
Service Required
Service Required
or Right Side Cur‐ Right Side Cur‐
tain Airbag Mal‐
tain Airbag Mal‐
function Service function Service
Required Required There is a malfunction in the left-hand or right-hand window cur-
tain air bag. The
6warning lamp also lights up in the instrument
cluster.
G WARNING
The left or right window curtain air bag may either be triggered
unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be trig-
gered.
There is an increased risk of injury. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 226
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