2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class auto locking

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California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Car wash ........................................ 292
Carpets .......................................... 298
Display .......................................... .296
Exhaust pipe .................................. 296
Exterior lights ................................ 295
Gear or selector lever .................... 297
Interior .......................................... .296
Matte finish ................................... 294
Notes ............................................. 291
Paint .............................................. 293
Plastic trim ................................... .297
Power washer ................................ 293
Rear view camera .......................... 296
Roof lining ...................................... 298
Seat belt ........................................ 298
Seat cover ..................................... 297
Sensors ......................................... 295
Steering wheel ............................... 297
Trim pieces ................................... .297
Washing by hand ........................... 292
Wheels .......................................... .294
Windows ........................................ 294
Wiper blades .................................. 295
Wooden trim .................................. 297
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 265
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 266
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 207
Center console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 212
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .74
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps .................................. .119
Cornering light function ................. 119
High-beam headlamps ................... 118
Low-beam headlamps .................... 118 Rear fog lamp ................................ 119
Turn signals (front) ......................... 119
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 119
Child
Restraint system .............................. 57
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 61
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 58
On the front-passenger seat ............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 61
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 61
Rear doors ....................................... 62
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .57
Cigarette lighter ................................ 270
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .295
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 125
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 127
Controlling automatically .............. .131
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 129
Defrosting the windows ................. 134
Defrosting the windshield .............. 133
General notes ................................ 124
Indicator lamp ................................ 131
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 128
Maximum cooling .......................... 133
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 126
Overview of systems ..................... .124
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 135
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 131
Refrigerant ..................................... 358
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 359
Setting the air distribution ............. 132
Setting the air vents ..................... .136
Setting the airflow ......................... 132
Setting the temperature ................ 131
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 135 6
Index

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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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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M
M+S tires ............................................ 320
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 294
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .275
Display message ............................ 224
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 276
Downloading routes ....................... 279
Emergency call .............................. 273
General notes ................................ 272
Geo fencing ................................... 279
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .278
MB info call button ........................ 275
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 278
Remote vehicle locking .................. 277
Roadside Assistance button .......... 274
Search & Send ............................... 276
Self-test ......................................... 272
Speed alert ................................... .279
System .......................................... 272
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 279
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 277
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 76
Inserting .......................................... 77
Locking vehicle ................................ 83
Removing ......................................... 77
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 83
Memory card (audio) ......................... 207
Memory function ............................... 106
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .217
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 295
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 208 Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)
.......................................... .76
MOExtended tires .............................. 301
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 345
Mounting a new wheel ................... 344
Preparing the vehicle .................... .341
Raising the vehicle ......................... 342
Removing a wheel .......................... 344
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 342
MP3
Operation ....................................... 207
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .203
Permanent display ......................... 212
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 201Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 205
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 140 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
Important safety notes .................... 41
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ................................................. .40
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 62
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41 12
Index

Tire tread (definition) ..................... 340
Total load limit (definition )............. 341
Traction ......................................... 334
Traction (definition) ....................... 340
Tread wear ..................................... 334
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 333
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 339
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 340
Wheel and tire combination ........... 347
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 339
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 314
Important safety notes .................. 311
Installing the towing eye ................ 312
Removing the towing eye ............... 313
Towing a trailer
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 70
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 311
Installing the towing eye ................ 312
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 314
Removing the towing eye ............... 313
Transporting the vehicle ................ 314
With both axles on the ground ....... 313
With front axle raised ..................... 313
Towing eye ......................................... 300
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 149
Transporting the vehicle .................. 314
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 297
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 204
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 203
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 205
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 85
Emergency release button ............... 86
Important safety notes .................... 83 Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 84
Opening automatically from
inside ............................................... 85
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 84
Trunk emergency release button ....... 86
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 244
Opening dimensions ...................... 359
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 359
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 119
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 119
Display message ............................ 230
Switching on/of f........................... 112
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 82
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, AMG vehicles) ......................... 214 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 269
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 242
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings .......................... 211
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 329
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 83
Locking (SmartKey ).......................... 74
Lowering ........................................ 345
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 163
Pulling away ................................... 144
Raising ........................................... 342
Reporting problems ......................... 25
Securing from rolling away ............ 342 18
Index

The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica-
tion of hazardous road conditions, and func-
tions as a reminder to take extra care while
driving. BAS (Brake Assist System)
General information BAS operates in emergency braking situa-
tions. If you depress the brake pedal quickly,
BAS automatically boosts the braking force,
thus shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 63). G
WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
Braking X
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
General information COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS con-
sists of a distance warning function with an
autonomous emergency braking function and
adaptive Brake Assist.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS can
help you to minimize the risk of a front-end collision with a vehicle ahead or reduce the
effects of such a collision.
If COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
detects that there is a risk of a collision, you
will be warned visually and acoustically. If you
do not react to the visual and audible collision
warning, autonomous braking can be initiated in critical situations. If you apply the brake
yourself in a critical situation, the COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS adaptive Brake
Assist assists you.
Important safety notes In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
R there is dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R there is snow or heavy rain
R there is interference by other radar sources
R there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
R new vehicles or after a service on the COL-
LISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS system
Observe the notes in the section on break- ing-in (Y page 140).
Following damage to the front end of the vehi- cle, have the configuration and operation of
the radar sensor checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at low speeds where there is no visible
damage to the front of the vehicle.
Distance warning function Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems (Y page 63).64
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Vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS:
the auton-
omous braking function is available in the fol- lowing speed ranges:
R 5 - 124 mph (7 - 200 km/h) for moving
objects
R 5 - 31 mph (7 - 50 km/h) for stationary
objects
If the autonomous braking function requires a particularly high braking force, preventative
passenger protection measures (PRE-SAFE ®
)
are activated simultaneously.
Adaptive Brake Assist i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 63).
Adaptive Brake Assist provides braking assis- tance in hazardous situations at speeds
above 4 mph (7 km/h). It uses radar sensor
technology to assess the traffic situation. G
WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic situa-
tions.
In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist can:
R intervene unnecessarily
R not intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation. G
WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As a result, the Adaptive Brake Assist may not intervene in all critical conditions. There is a
risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake. Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving condi-
tions may also cause Brake Assist to inter-
vene.
If adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to a malfunction in the radar sensor system, thebrake system remains available with full
brake boosting effect and BAS.
With the help of adaptive Brake Assist, the
distance warning signal can detect obstacles
that are in the path of your vehicle for an
extended period of time.
If adaptive Brake Assist detects a risk of col-
lision with the vehicle in front, it calculates
the braking force necessary to avoid a colli-
sion. If you apply the brakes forcefully, adap-
tive Brake Assist will automatically increase
the braking force to a level suitable for the
traffic conditions.
X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will work normally again if:
R you release the brake pedal.
R there is no longer any danger of a collision.
R no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle.
Adaptive Brake Assist is then deactivated.
If adaptive Brake Assist demands particularly
high braking force, preventative passenger
protection measures (PRE-SAFE ®
) are activa-
ted simultaneously.
Up to a speed of approximately 155 mph
(250 km/h), adaptive Brake Assist is capable
of reacting to moving objects that have
already been detected as such at least once
over the period of observation.
Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h), adaptive Brake Assist reacts to
stationary obstacles. 66
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