2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA SHOOTING BRAKE key

X
To activate with the key: remove the key
from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO start func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: switch the ignition
off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can
start the engine if a valid key has been left
inside the vehicle.
i The immobiliser is always deactivated
when you start the engine. ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
X
To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is primed after approximately
15 second s.
X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
key or KEYLESS-GO.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the emergency key ele-
ment
R the tailgate
R the bonnet X
To switch the alarm off with the key:
press the %or& button on the key.
The alarm is deactivated.
or X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/
Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 165).
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The alarm is deactivated.
X To deactivate the alarm using KEYLESS-
GO: grasp the outside door handle. The key
must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is deactivated.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The key must be inside the vehicle.
The alarm is deactivated.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the Mercedes‑ Benz emer-
gency call system automatically sends a
message to the Customer Assistance
Centre. This is done by means of a text
message or a data connection.
The emergency call system sends a mes-
sage or establishes a data connection pro-
vided that:
R you have subscribed to the
Mercedes‑Benz emergency call system
R the Mercedes‑ Benz emergency call sys-
tem has been activated properly
R the necessary mobile phone network is
available Tow-away protection
Function An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your
vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while
tow-away protection is primed. This can occur Protection against theft
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if the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for
example.
Activating X
Make sure that:
R the doors are closed
R the tailgate is closed
Only then is tow-away protection primed.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-
GO.
Tow-away protection is primed after
approximately 60 seconds.
Switching off X
Unlock the vehicle with the key or KEY-
LESS-GO.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
Tow-away protection is switched off auto-
matically.
Deactivating X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
or X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: switch off the engine
using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ;lights up briefly.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-
GO.
Tow-away protection is deactivated. Tow-away protection remains deactivated
until:
R the vehicle is unlocked again
R a door is opened and closed again and
R the vehicle is locked again
To prevent a false alarm, deactivate tow-away protection if you lock your vehicle and it:
R is being transported
R is being loaded onto a ferry or car trans-
porter, for example
R is parked on a movable surface, e.g. in a
split-level garage Interior motion sensor
Function When the interior motion sensor is primed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered if move-
ment is detected in the vehicle interior. This
can occur if someone reaches into the vehicle interior, for example.
Activating X
Make sure that:
R the side windows are closed
R the panorama sliding sunroof is closed
R there are no objects, e.g. mascots, hang-
ing on the rear-view mirror or on the grab handles on the roof trim
This will prevent false alarms.
X Make sure that:
R the doors are closed
R the panorama sliding sunroof is closed
R the tailgate is closed
Only then is the interior motion sensor
primed.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-
GO.
The interior motion sensor is primed after
approximately 30 seconds. 82
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Switching off
X
Unlock the vehicle with the key or KEY-
LESS-GO.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or X Press the Start/Stop button.
The key must be in the vehicle.
The interior motion sensor is automatically
switched off.
Deactivating X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
or X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: switch off the engine
using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ;flashes several times in
rapid succession.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-
GO.
The interior motion sensor is deactivated.
The interior motion sensor remains deactiva- ted until:
R the vehicle is unlocked again and
R a door is opened and closed again and
R the vehicle is locked again To prevent a false alarm, deactivate the inte-
rior motion sensor if you lock your vehicle
and:
R people or animals remain in the vehicle
R the panorama sliding sunroof remains open
R the side windows remain open
i UK only:
your vehicle is equipped with a
double-lock function. The doors cannot be
opened from the inside if the vehicle has
been locked with the key (Y page 93).
Deactivate the interior motion sensor
before you lock the vehicle with the key.
The doors can then be opened from the
inside after the vehicle has been locked
from the outside with the key. Observe the
"Important safety notes" (Y page 93). Protection against theft
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Useful information
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Key ........................................................ 86
Doors .................................................... 93
Luggage compartment .......................96
Side windows .................................... 101
Panorama sliding sunroof ................105 85Opening and closing

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 25). Key
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R open doors, thereby endangering other per-
sons or road users
R get out and be struck by oncoming traffic
R operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example, if they:
R release the parking brake
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral
R start the engine
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children and animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Keep the keys out of the reach of children. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the key, the key could be unintentionally turned in the
ignition lock. This could cause the engine to
be switched off. There is a risk of an accident. Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
key. Remove any bulky keyrings before insert-
ing the key into the ignition lock.
! Keep the key away from strong magnetic
fields. Otherwise, the remote control func-
tion could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the key:
R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another key
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
film
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function: do not keep the key in the luggage compart-
ment. Otherwise, the key may not be detec-
ted, e.g. when starting the engine using the
Start/Stop button.
United Kingdom only: G
WARNING
When the double locks are activated, the
doors can no longer be opened from the
inside. People in the vehicle can no longer get out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a
risk of injury.
Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper-
vised in the vehicle, particularly children, eld-
erly people or people in need of special assis-
tance. Do not activate the double lock when
people are in the vehicle.
If the vehicle has been locked from the out-
side, the double lock function is activated as
standard. It is then not possible to open the
doors from inside the vehicle. You can deac-
tivate the double lock function by deactivat-
ing the interior motion sensor (Y page 83).
The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the
outside. You can open the rear doors from
inside the vehicle if they are not secured by
the child-proof locks (Y page 71). The anti-
theft alarm system is triggered if the door is 86
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opened from the inside. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 81). G
WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle. Key functions
:
& Locks the vehicle
; F Opens the tailgate
= % Unlocks the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the%but-
ton.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle locks again
R protection against theft is reactivated
X To lock: press the &button.
The key centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the tailgate
R the fuel filler flap
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
When the locator lighting is activated in Audio
20/COMAND Online, it lights up when it is
dark after the vehicle is unlocked with the
remote control (see separate operating
instructions). You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audiblesignal can be activated or deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y page 260).
X To open the tailgate automatically from
outside the vehicle: press and hold button
F until the tailgate opens (Y page 98).
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-
GO start function: X To close the tailgate automatically from
outside the vehicle: if the key is located in
the immediate vicinity of the vehicle, press
the F button on the key (Y page 98).
When the tailgate closes you can then
release the button. KEYLESS-GO
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a key
in the vehicle.
Locking and unlocking You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you need to carry
the key with you. You can combine the KEY-
LESS-GO functions with the functions of a
conventional key. Unlock the vehicle by using KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using
the & button on the key.
The driver's door and the door at which the
handle is used must both be closed. The key
must be outside the vehicle. When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the distance
between the key and the corresponding door
handle must not be greater than 1 m.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the key
determines whether a valid key is in the vehi- cle. This occurs, for example:
R when starting the engine
R whilst driving Key
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R
when the external door handles are
touched
R during convenience closing X
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor sur-
face :or;.
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ;for an exten-
ded period.
For further information on the convenience closing feature (Y page 103).X
To unlock the tailgate: pull tailgate han-
dle :.
Deactivating and activating If you do not intend to use the vehicle for an
extended period of time, you can deactivate
KEYLESS-GO. The key will then use very little power, thereby conserving battery power. For the purposes of activation or deactivation,
the vehicle does not have to be nearby.
X To deactivate: press the&button on
the key twice in rapid succession.
The battery check lamp of the key flashes
twice briefly and lights up once, then KEY-
LESS-GO is deactivated (Y page 90).
X To activate: press any button on the key.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
KEYLESS-GO and all of its associated fea-
tures are available again. KEYLESS-GO start function
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a key
in the vehicle. Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system. This means that only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the
vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you fre-
quently travel alone.
X To change the setting: press and hold
down the %and& buttons simulta-
neously for about six seconds until the bat-
tery indicator lamp flashes twice
(Y page 90).
If the setting of the locking system is changed
within the signal range of the vehicle, press-
ing the &or% button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
The key now functions as follows:
X To unlock: press the%button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the%but-
ton twice.
X To lock centrally: press the&button. 88
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The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol-
lows:
X To unlock the driver's door: touch the
inner surface of the door handle on the
driver's door.
X To unlock centrally: touch the inner sur-
face of the door handle on the front-
passenger door or the rear door.
X To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles.
X To restore the factory settings: press
and hold down the %and& buttons
simultaneously for approximately six sec-
onds until the battery check lamp flashes
twice (Y page 90). Emergency key element
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the key or KEYLESS-GO, use the emergency
key element.
If you use the emergency key element to
unlock and open the driver's door or the tail-
gate, the anti-theft alarm system will be trig-
gered (Y page 81).
There are several ways to deactivate the
alarm:
X To deactivate the alarm with the key:
press the %or& button on the key.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or
X To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESS-
GO: press the Start/Stop button in the igni-
tion lock. The key must be in the vehicle.
or X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO. The key must be outside the vehicle.
If you unlock the vehicle using the emergency
key element, the fuel filler flap will not be
unlocked automatically. X
To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the
key into the ignition lock.
Removing the emergency key element X
Push release catch :in the direction of
the arrow and, at the same time, remove
emergency key element ;from the key.
Further information about:
R unlocking the driver's door (Y page 95)
R unlocking the luggage compartment
(Y page 100)
R locking the vehicle (Y page 96)
Inserting the emergency key element X
Push emergency key element ;com-
pletely into the key until it engages and
release catch :is back in its basic posi-
tion. Battery of the key
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan- ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in
severe health problems. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. Key
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