2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA SHOOTING BRAKE distronic

Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ...........................154
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 338
Display message ............................ 283
Important safety notes .................. 408
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .262
Temperature gauge ........................ 247
Warning lamp ................................. 310
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 27
Cornering lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 136
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 279
Function/notes ............................ .130
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 133
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 200
Cruise control lever ....................... 200
Deactivating ................................... 201
Display message ............................ 290
Driving system ............................... 199
Important safety notes .................. 199
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 200
Selecting ........................................ 200
Setting a speed .............................. 201
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 200
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 326
Important safety notes .................. 325
Rear compartment ......................... 326 D
Data see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 282
Function/notes ............................ .127
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Diagnostics connection ......................24Diesel
.................................................. 405
Digital speedometer .........................251
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 135
Display message ............................ 279
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 126
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 259
Switching on/off ........................... 127
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 177
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .286
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 339
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 265
Engine ............................................ 283
General information ....................... 265
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 265
Key ................................................ 300
Lights ............................................. 279
Safety systems .............................. 266
Tyres .............................................. 292
Vehicle .......................................... .294
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 74
Warning lamp ................................. 312
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .312
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 206
Cruise control lever ....................... 205
Deactivating ................................... 209
Display message ............................ 289
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 209
Driving tips ................................... .210
Function/notes ............................ .204
Important safety notes .................. 204
Selecting ........................................ 205
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 208
Stopping ........................................ 207
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 260
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .958
Index

Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 87
Control panel ..................................
.39
Display message ............................ 298
Emergency locking ........................... 96
Emergency unlocking ....................... 95
Important safety note s.................... 93
Opening (from the inside) ................ 93
Drive program
Display ........................................... 180
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 178
Manual transmission ...................... 177
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 183
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 340
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 126
Driving on flooded roads .................. 198
Driving safety system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 73
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 80
STEER CONTROL ............................. 80
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 73
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 80
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 75
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 76
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 73
Distance warning function ............... 74
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 76
Important safety guidelines ............. 72
Overview .......................................... 72
Driving system
Start-off assis t............................... 213
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 220
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 215
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 230
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 234
Cruise control ................................ 199
Display message ............................ 286
Distronic Plus ................................ 204
HOLD function ............................... 211 Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 236
Lane package ................................ 234
PARKTRONIC ................................. 216
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 214
Reversing camera .......................... 225
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 202
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 231
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 198
Automatic transmission ................. 182
Brakes ........................................... 197
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 210
Downhill gradient ........................... 197
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Driving in winter ............................. 198
Driving on flooded roads ................ 198
Driving on wet roads ...................... 198
Fuel ................................................ 196
General .......................................... 195
Icy road surfaces ........................... 198
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 197
New brake pads/linings ................ 198
Running-in tip s............................... 164
Snow chains .................................. 373
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 126
The first 1500 km .......................... 164
Towing a trailer .............................. 239
Wet road surface ........................... 197
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 253
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 174
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................. 175
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Climate control (air conditioning) .. 146
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC) .......................... 148 E
EASY-PACK tailgate see Tailgate
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 268 Index
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KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 88
Loss .................................................91
Modifying the programming .............88
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 165
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91
Starting the engine ........................ 168
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 165
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 165
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ......................1 03
Deactivation ..................................... 87
Locking ............................................ 87
Unlocking ......................................... 87
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .182
Manual gearshifting ....................... 187
Kneebag ............................................... 50 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 257
Display message ............................ 287
Function/informatio n.................... 236
Lane package ..................................... 234
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 263
Lashing eyelets ................................. 321
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 281
Light sensor (display message) ....... 282
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 259
Active light function ....................... 130
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 131
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 127
Cornering light function ................. 130
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 127
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Foglamps ....................................... 127
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 131
Hazard warning lamps ................... 129 Headlamp flashe
r........................... 129
Headlamp range ............................ 128
Light switch ................................... 126
Main-beam headlamp s................... 129
Misted up headlamp s.................... 132
Motorway mode ............................. 130
Parking lamps ................................ 128
Rear foglamp ................................. 128
Setting exterior lighting ................. 126
Side lamps ..................................... 128
Turn signals ................................... 129
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 200
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 205
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 202
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 316
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 95
Emergency locking ........................... 96
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 94
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 260
Luggage compartment cover
Fitting/removing ........................... 322
Important safety notes .................. 321
Notes/function .............................. 321
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 319
Luggage compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 324
opening/closing ............................ 324
stowage well, under ....................... 324
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 116 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 372
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 131 Index
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Changing bulbs .............................. 136
Display message ............................ 281
Switching on/off ..........................
.129
Manual transmission
Drive program ................................ 177
DYNAMIC SELECT button .............. 174
Engaging reverse gear ................... 176
Gear lever ...................................... 176
Pulling away ................................... 168
Shift recommendation ................... 176
Shifting to neutra l.......................... 176
Starting the engine ........................ 167
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 342
Memory card (audio) ......................... 253
Memory function ............................... 122
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 329
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 231
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 265
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 344
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 400
Installation ..................................... 400
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 254
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 329
Transmission output (maximum) .... 400
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ...................... 331
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 88
MOExtended tyres ............................. 352
Motorway mode ................................ 130
MP3
Operating ....................................... 253 Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 249
Permanent display ......................... 258
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 47
Overview .......................................... 34 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 251
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 164 O
Occupant safety Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n.......................... 51
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 43
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 72
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
Restraint system introduction .......... 42
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Seat belts ........................................ 44
Odometer ........................................... 250
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 262
Assistance graphic menu ............... 255
Assistance menu ........................... 255
Audio menu ................................... 253
Convenience submenu .................. 261
Display messages .......................... 265
Displaying a service message ........ 340
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 209
Factory settings ............................. 262
Heating submenu ........................... 260
Important safety notes .................. 246
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 258
Light submenu ............................... 259
Menu overview .............................. 249
Message memory .......................... 265
Navigation menu ............................ 251 14
Index

Roof load (maximum
)..................... 410
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 410
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 96
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 402
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 351
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 161
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 253
VIN
Seat ............................................... 402
Type plate ...................................... 402 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 304
Brakes ........................................... 303
Distance warning signal ................. 312
ESP ®
.............................................. 306
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 307
Fuel tank ........................................ 310
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 200
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 205
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 202
Overview .......................................... 33
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 43
Reserve fue l................................... 310
Seat belt ........................................ 301
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 313
Warning triangle ................................ 350
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 299
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 386
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 383
Wheel chock ...................................... 381
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 379
Changing/replacing ....................... 379
Checking ........................................ 371
Cleaning ......................................... 343
Emergency spare wheel ................. 396
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 383
General notes ................................ 384
Important safety notes .................. 370 Information on driving .................... 370
Removing a whee
l.......................... 383
Storing ........................................... 380
Tightening torque ........................... 383
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 384
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 276
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 343
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 152
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Important safety notes .................. 409
Topping up ..................................... 339
Windscreen wipers
Display message ............................ 300
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Rear window wipe r........................ 138
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 138
Switching on/of f........................... 137
Winter driving
General notes ................................ 372
Winter operation
Slippery road surfaces ................... 198
Snow chains .................................. 373
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 259
M+S tyres ...................................... 372
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 344
Important safety notes .................. 138
Replacing (on the rear window )..... 140
Replacing (windscreen) .................. 139
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 346
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/of f........................... 151 Index
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safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive
carefully.
Function PRE-SAFE
®
intervenes:
R in emergency braking situations, e.g. when
BAS is activated
R in critical driving situations, e.g. when phys-
ical limits are exceeded and the vehicle
understeers or oversteers severely
R on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS: if adap-
tive Brake Assist intervenes powerfully
PRE-SAFE ®
takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detec-
ted:
R the front seat belts are pre-tensioned.
R if the vehicle skids, the side windows and
the panorama sliding sunroof are closed.
R vehicles with the memory function: the
front-passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an
unfavourable position.
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE ®
slackens
the belt pre-tensioning. All settings made by
PRE-SAFE ®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced:
X Move the seat backrest or seat back
slightly when the vehicle is stationary.
Seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and the locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE ®
convenience function. Infor-
mation about the convenience function can
be found under "Belt adjustment"
(Y page 47). Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures may be 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 the Mercedes-Benz emer-
gency call system: automatic emergency
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 twelve years old and
under 1.50 m in height is travelling 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 always pay attention to the instructions
and safety notes on the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system (Y page 51). Children in the vehicle
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Function
The distance warning function issues a warn-
ing at speeds:
R of approximately 30 km/h or more, if, over
several seconds, the distance maintained
to the vehicle travelling in front is insuffi-
cient. The ·distance warning lamp
then lights up in the instrument cluster.
R of approximately 7 km/h or more, if you
rapidly approach a vehicle in front. An inter-
mittent warning tone will then sound, and
the · distance warning lamp will light
up in the instrument cluster.
X Brake immediately in order to increase the
distance from the vehicle in front.
or
X Take evasive action provided it is safe to do
so.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving condi-
tions may also cause the system to display a
warning.
With the help of the radar sensor system, the distance warning function can detect obsta-
cles that are in the path of your vehicle for an
extended period of time.
Up to a speed of approximately 70 km/h, the
distance warning function can also react to
stationary obstacles, such as stopped or
parked vehicles.
Autonomous braking function If the driver does not react to the distance
warning signal in a critical situation, COLLI-
SION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS can assist
with the autonomous braking function.
The autonomous braking function:
R gives the driver more time to react to criti-
cal driving situations
R can help the driver to avoid an accident or
R reduces the effects of an accident Vehicles without DISTRONIC PLUS:
the
autonomous braking function is available in
the following speed ranges:
R 7 - 105 km/h for moving objects
R 7 - 50 km/h for stationary objects
Vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS: the auton-
omous braking function is available in the fol- lowing speed ranges:
R 7 - 200 km/h for moving objects
R 7 - 50 km/h for stationary objects
Due to the nature of the system, complicated
but non-critical driving conditions may also
cause the Autonomous Braking function to
intervene.
If the autonomous braking function demands particularly high braking force, preventative
passenger protection measures (PRE-SAFE ®
)
are activated simultaneously (Y page 58).
Adaptive Brake Assist General notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 72).
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.
Adaptive Brake Assist provides braking assis- tance in hazardous situations at speeds
above 7 km/h. It uses radar sensor technol-
ogy to assess the traffic situation.
Up to a speed of approximately 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. Driving safety systems
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Problems with the engine
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The engine does not
start. The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated.
X Deactivate the HOLD function (Y page 211) or DISTRONIC
PLUS (Y page 204).
X Try to start the engine again. The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. R
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
R There is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
Before attempting to start the engine again:
X Turn the key back to position 0in the ignition lock.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster go out.
X Try to start the engine again (Y page 167). Avoid excessively
long and frequent attempts to start the engine, as this will drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. The
reserve fuel warning
lamp is lit and the fuel
gauge display shows 0. The fuel tank is empty.
X Refuel the vehicle. The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor. The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or
discharged.
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 360).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
X Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two
minutes.
X Try to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Driving
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