2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class 214

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC
Display message ............................ 244
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 181
12 V socket
see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 218
Function/notes ................................ 63
Important safety notes .................... 63
Warning lamp .................................2 50
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 129
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 185
Display message ............................ 237
Exiting a parking space .................. 187
Function/notes ............................ .184
Important safety notes .................. 184
Parking .......................................... 186
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 66
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Function/notes ............................ .114
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Additional speedometer ................... 212
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 356
Air bag
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 54
Display message ............................ 228
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Important safety notes .................... 46 Introduction ..................................... 46
Knee bag .......................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ..........................................
.41
Side impact air ba g.......................... 48
Window curtain air ba g.................... 48
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 136
Rear ............................................... 137
Setting the center air vents ........... 136
Setting the side air vents ............... 136
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 71
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 71
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 71
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 100
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 214
Animals in the vehicle ......................... 62
Ashtray ............................................... 270
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 209
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 209
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 291
Driving abroad ............................... 291
Hiding a service message .............. 291
Information about Service ............. 291
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 291
Service message ............................ 290
Special service requirements ......... 291
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 71
Function ........................................... 71
Switching off the alarm .................... 71
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 210
Display message ............................ 235
Function/note s............................. 192
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 207
Audio system
see separate operating instructions 4
Index

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 232
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ...............292
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ................................... .146
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 145
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 110
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 152
Automatic drive program .............. .154
Changing gear ............................... 152
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 148
Drive program displa y.................... 149
Driving tips .................................... 152
Emergency running mode .............. 158
Engaging drive position .................. 151
Engaging neutral ............................ 150
Engaging park position (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 151
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 149
Engaging reverse gear ................... 150
Engaging the park position ............ 149
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 153
Kickdown ....................................... 153
Manual drive progra m.................... 155
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, AMG vehicles) ..................... 214
Overview ........................................ 148
Problem (malfunction) ................... 158
Program selector button ................ 153
Pulling away ................................... 144
Selector lever ................................ 151
Starting the engine ........................ 144
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 154
Transmission position dis-
play ........................................ 149, 151
Transmission positions .................. 152
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 158 B
Backup lamp Display message ............................ 231
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 64
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 77
Important safety notes .................... 77
Replacing ......................................... 78
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 307
Display message ............................ 234
Important safety notes .................. 305
Jump starting ................................. 309
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 211
Display message ............................ 236
Notes/function .............................. 194
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 224
Notes ............................................. 357
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Changing bulb s.............................. 119
Display message ............................ 230
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 63
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS .................................................. 64
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 357
Display message ............................ 218
EBD .................................................. 70
Hill start assist ............................... 145
HOLD function ............................... 178
Important safety notes .................. 165
Maintenance .................................. 166
Parking brake ................................ 162
Riding tips ...................................... 165
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Breakdown
see Flat tire
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 31
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 201 Index
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Switching on/of
f........................... 129
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 135
Switching the rear window
defroster on/of f............................ 134
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 132
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 210
Display message ............................ 224
Operation/note s.............................. 64
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 296
Combination switch .......................... 112
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 283
Calling up ....................................... 283
Magnetic field zone maps .............. 284
Setting ........................................... 283
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204
Convenience closing feature .............. 88
Convenience opening feature ............ 87
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 289
Display message ............................ 233
Filling capacity ............................... 358
Important safety notes .................. 357
Temperature (on-board computer, AMG vehicles) ................................ 214
Temperature gaug e........................ 200
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 27
Cornering light function
Changing bulb s.............................. 119
Display message ............................ 229
Function/note s............................. 113
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 116
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 170
Cruise control lever ....................... 170
Deactivating ................................... 171 Display message ............................ 238
Driving system ............................... 169
Function/note s............................. 169
Important safety notes .................. 169
Setting a speed .............................. 170
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 170
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 268
Important safety notes .................. 268
Rear compartment ......................... 269
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 25
Customer Relations Department ....... 25 D
Data see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 232
Function/note s............................. 110
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 212
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Diagnostics connection ...................... 24
Digital speedometer ......................... 205
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 148
Display messages
ASSYST PLU S................................ 290
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 217
Driving system s............................. 235
Engine ............................................ 233
General notes ................................ 217
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 217
Lights ............................................. 229
Safety systems .............................. 218
SmartKey ....................................... 246
Tires ............................................... 239
Vehicle ........................................... 242
Distance recorder ............................. 203
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 258
Distance warning function
Function/note s................................ 64
Warning lamp ................................. 258
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 173 Index
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Cruise control leve
r .......................173
Deactivating ................................... 176
Display message ............................ 237
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 176
Driving tips ................................... .177
Function/notes ............................ .171
Important safety notes .................. 171
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 175
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 212
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .82
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .74
Control panel .................................. .36
Display message ............................ 244
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
Important safety note s.................... 81
Opening (from inside) ...................... 81
Drinking and driving ......................... 164
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 154
Display ........................................... 151
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 149
Manual ........................................... 155
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 214
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 291
Driving on flooded roads .................. 168
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 63
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 64
Distance warning function ............... 64
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 70
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 67 Important safety information ........... 63
Overview .......................................... 63
STEER CONTROL ............................. 70
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 184
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 192
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 194
Cruise control ................................ 169
Display message ............................ 235
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 171
HOLD function ............................... 178
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 196
Lane Tracking package .................. 194
PARKTRONIC ................................. 181
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 180
Rear view camera .......................... 189
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 152
Brakes ........................................... 165
Break-in perio d.............................. 140
Checking brake lining thickness .... 167
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
Downhill gradient ........................... 166
Drinking and driving ....................... 164
Driving in winter ............................. 168
Driving on flooded roads ................ 168
Driving on wet roads ...................... 168
Exhaust check ............................... 164
Fuel ................................................ 164
General .......................................... 163
Hydroplaning ................................. 168
Icy road surfaces ........................... 168
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 166
Snow chains .................................. 321
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 140
Wet road surface ........................... 166
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 207 E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 220
Function/note s................................ 70
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 165 8
Index

On-board computer ....................... 204
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 146
Automatic engine switch-off ..........1 45
Deactivating/activating ................. 146
General information ....................... 145
Important safety notes .................. 145
Introduction ................................... 145
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .83
Trunk ............................................... 85
Vehicle ............................................. 83
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 54
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .256
Display message ............................ 233
ECO start/stop function ................ 145
Engine number ............................... 353
Irregular running ............................ 147
Jump-starting ................................. 309
Starting problems .......................... 147
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 144
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 144
Switching off .................................. 161
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 314
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 147
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .288
Additives ........................................ 356
Checking the oil level ..................... 287
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 288
Display message ............................ 234
Filling capacity ............................... 356
Notes about oil grades ................... 356
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 287
Temperature (on-board computer, AMG vehicles) ................................ 214
Viscosity ........................................ 356 ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (except
AMG vehicles) .................................. 68
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer, except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 210
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 214
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating (button
in AMG vehicles) .............................. 68
Display message ............................ 218
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 67
Function/notes ................................ 67
General notes .................................. 67
Important safety information ........... 67
Trailer stabilization ........................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 252
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 67
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 164
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 296
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 295
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 213
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 103
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ........................................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Storing the parking position .......... 105
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 263 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 301 Index
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Preparing the vehicle ..................... 300
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 302
Floormats ...........................................2 84
Fog lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 231
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 355
Consumption information .............. 355
Consumption statistics .................. 204
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 204
Displaying the range ..................... .204
Driving tips ................................... .164
E10 ................................................ 354
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 354
Important safety notes .................. 354
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 355
Problem (malfunction) ................... 160
Refueling ........................................ 158
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 354
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 159
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 354
Problem (malfunction) ................... 160
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .316
Before changing ............................ .315
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 315
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 316
Important safety notes .................. 314 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 282
General notes ................................ 279
Important safety notes .................. 280
Opening/closing the garage door .. 282 Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 280
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 281
Gasoline ............................................. 354
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, AMG vehicles) ......................... 214
Genuine parts ...................................... 20
Glove box .......................................... .263 H
Hazard warning lamps Display message ............................ 245
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 99
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 99
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 115
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................113
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 114
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 230
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Hill start assist .................................. 145
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 179
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ............................ .178
Hood
Closing .......................................... .287
Display message ............................ 244
Important safety notes .................. 286
Opening ......................................... 286
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 168 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 7110
Index

Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 258
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ........................................ .211
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 200
Interior lighting
Control .......................................... .116
Emergency lighting ........................ 116
Overview ........................................ 115
Reading lamp ................................. 115 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 300
Using ............................................. 342
Jump starting (engine) ......................309 K
Key positions Start/Stop button .......................... 141
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Deactivation ..................................... 75
Locking ............................................ 75
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .153
Manual drive program .................... 157
Knee bag .............................................. 48 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 211
Display message ............................ 236
Function/informatio n.................... 196
Lane Tracking package ..................... 194
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 214LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors
................................................ 58
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 231
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 232
Light sensor (display message) ....... 232
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 114
Automatic headlamp mod e............ 110
Cornering light function ................. 113
Fog lamps ...................................... 111
Fogged up headlamp s.................... 115
Hazard warning lamps ................... 113
High beam flashe r.......................... 113
High-beam headlamp s................... 112
Light switch ................................... 110
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 111
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rear fog lamp ................................ 111
Setting exterior lighting ................. 110
Standing lamps .............................. 112
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 212
Turn signals ................................... 112
LIM indicator lamp
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 173
Loading guidelines ............................ 262
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 82
Emergency locking ........................... 83
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 82
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 213
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulb s.............................. 118
Display message ............................ 229
Switching on/of f........................... 111
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 100 Index
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Seat belt .......................................... 42
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 203
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 214
Assistance graphic menu ............... 209
Assistance menu ........................... 209
Audio menu ................................... 207
Convenience submenu .................. 213
Display messages .......................... 217
Displaying a service message ........ 291
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 176
Factory settings ............................. 213
Important safety notes .................. 200
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 211
Lighting submenu .......................... 212
Menu overview .............................. 203
Message memory .......................... 217
Navigation menu ............................ 205
Operation ....................................... 201
RACETIMER ................................... 214
Service menu ................................. 211
Settings menu ............................... 211
Standard display ............................ 203
Telephone menu ............................ 208
Trip menu ...................................... 203
Vehicle submenu ........................... 212
Video DVD operation ..................... 207
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 119
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety notes .................... 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 21
Outside temperature display ........... 201
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 62 P
Paint code number ............................ 352
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 293
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 90
Operating ......................................... 91
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 160
Parking brake ................................ 162
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
Rear view camera .......................... 189
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 184
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 221
Electric parking brake .................... 162
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 112
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 183
Driving system ............................... 181
Function/note s............................. 181
Important safety notes .................. 181
Problem (malfunction) ................... 184
Range of the sensors ..................... 181
Warning display ............................. 182
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 228
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 41
PASSENGER AIRBAG
Problems (malfunction) .................. 228
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 62
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 297
Power washers .................................. 293
Power windows
see Side windows Index
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