2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class transmission

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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

Program selector button
.................. 153
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71
Immobilizer ...................................... 71
Protection of the environment
General notes ..................................20
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Hill start assist ...............................1 45Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 26
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24R
RACE START Important safety notes .................. 180
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 180
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 214
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 207
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 92
Reading lamp ..................................... 115
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .137
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 119
Display message ............................ 231
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 266
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 296
Displays in the Audio displa y......... 189
Displays in the COMAND display ... 189
Function/note s............................. 189 Switching on/of
f........................... 189
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 135
Switching on/of f........................... 134
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Recuperation display ........................ 204
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 358
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 158
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 355
Refueling process .......................... 159
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 279
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 280
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 116
Overview of bulb types .................. 117
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 118
Reporting safety defects .................... 25
Rescue card ......................................... 26
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 234
Warning lamp ................................. 256
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 135
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 225
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 151
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 91
Roller sunblind ................................. 92
Side windows ................................... 86
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 2214
Index

Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, AMG vehicles) ..................... 214
Through-loading feature ...................265
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 214
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 326
Checking manually ........................ 325
Display message ............................ 239
Important safety notes .................. 326
Maximum ....................................... 324
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 304
Notes ............................................. 323
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 304
Recommended ............................... 322
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 325
Important safety notes .................. 325
Restarting ...................................... 326
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 328
Function/notes ............................ .326
General notes ................................ 326
Important safety notes .................. 326
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 329
Restarting ...................................... 328
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Warning message .......................... 328
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 302
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 340
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 339
Bar (definition) ............................... 338
Changing a wheel .......................... 341
Characteristics .............................. 338
Checking ........................................ 319
Curb weight (definition) ................. 340
Definition of terms ......................... 338
Direction of rotatio n...................... 341
Display message ............................ 239
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 341
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 339
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 338 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 339
General notes ................................ 345
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 339
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- ing) (definition) .............................. 339
Important safety notes .................. 318
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 339
Information on driving .................... 318
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 339
Labeling (overview) ........................ 335
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 340
Load index ..................................... 337
Load index (definition) ................... 339
M+S tires ....................................... 320
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 340
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 339
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 340
Maximum tire load ......................... 337
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 340
MOExtended tire s.......................... 320
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 340
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 340
Replacing ....................................... 341
Service life ..................................... 320
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 340
Speed rating (definition) ................ 339
Storing ........................................... 341
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 338
Summer tires ................................. 320
Temperature .................................. 334
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 340
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 340
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 340
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 339
Tire size (data )............................... 345
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 335
Tire tread ....................................... 319 Index
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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

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion. Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed inthe following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop. 20
Introduction

How the air bag system works is deter-
mined by the severity of the accident detec- ted, especially the vehicle deceleration or
acceleration and the apparent type of acci-dent:
R frontal collision
R side impact
R rollover Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on
the type and severity of the impact:
R the hazard warning lamps are activated
R the emergency lighting is activated
R the vehicle doors are unlocked
R the front side windows are lowered
R the engine is switched off and the fuel sup-
ply is cut off
R vehicles with mbrace: automatic emer-
gency call Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than chil-
dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises
that you install a child restraint system on a
rear seat. Children are generally better pro-
tected there.
If a child younger than 12 years and under 5 ft
(1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:
R always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles. The child restraint system must be
appropriate to the age, weight and size of
the child
R be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes in this section in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions
R be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes on the "Occupant classifica-
tion system (OCS)" (Y page 49) G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
R start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the childrestraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit- ting properly. Particular attention must be
paid to children. 56
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