2015 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA SHOOTING BRAKE wiper blades

Plastic trim .................................... 346
Reversing camera .......................... 344
Roof lining ...................................... 347
Seat belt ........................................3 47
Seat cover ..................................... 346
Sensors ......................................... 344
Steering wheel ............................... 346
Trim pieces ................................... .346
Washing by hand ........................... 341
Wheels .......................................... .343
Windows ........................................ 343
Wiper blades .................................. 344
Wooden trim .................................. 346
CD player (on-board computer) ........253
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 260
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 87
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 137
Cornering light function ................. 136
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 135
Main-beam headlamp s................... 136
Rear foglamp ................................. 137
Turn signals (front) ......................... 136
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 137
Child
Restraint system .............................. 60
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 65
ISOFIX .............................................. 61
On the front-passenger sea t............ 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 64
Recommendations ........................... 69
Suitable positions ............................ 65
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 71
Rear doors ....................................... 71
Cigarette lighter ................................ 328
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 344
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 345
Climate control
Air conditioning ............................. 145 Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 156
Controlling automaticall
y............... 150
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 154
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 149
Demisting the windows .................. 152
Demisting the windscreen ............. 152
Indicator lamp ................................ 150
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 147
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 145
Overview of systems ...................... 144
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 154
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 150
Setting the air distribution ............. 151
Setting the air vents ...................... 161
Setting the airflow ......................... 151
Setting the temperature ................ 150
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f............................................ 154
Switching on/of f........................... 148
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 155
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f...................................... 153
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 151
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 147
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 256
Display message ............................ 273
Operation/note s.............................. 73
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 346
Combination switch .......................... 129
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 250
Convenience closing feature ............ 103
Convenience opening feature .......... 102 Index
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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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X
To open: release right or left side trim
panel :at the top and fold it down in the
direction of the arrow.
X To close: insert side panel :.
Tail lamps X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the luggage compartment.
X Open the side trim panel (Y page 136).X
Press retaining clips :at the same time in
the direction of the arrows.
X Carefully remove the bulb holder together
with the connected plug and the bulbs. Bulb holder
;
Brake lamp
= Brake lamp
? Rear foglamp
A Reversing light
B Turn signals X
Brake lamp/rear foglamp/reversing
lamp: remove the corresponding bulb from
the bulb holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
X Turn signal: press the bulb gently into the
bulb holder, turn it anti-clockwise and
remove it from the bulb holder.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder and
turn it clockwise.
X Reinsert the bulb holder and engage on
retaining clips :.
X Close the side trim panel (Y page 136). Windscreen wipers
Switching the windscreen wipers on/
off
! Do not operate the windscreen wipers
when the windscreen is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windscreen can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windscreen is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the wind-
screen wipers in dry weather conditions,
always operate them using washer fluid.
! If the windscreen wipers leave smears on
the windscreen after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, this may
be due to wax or other residue. Clean the
windscreen with washer fluid after an auto- matic car wash. Windscreen wipers
137Lights andwindscreen wipers Z

Combination switch
1
$ Windscreen wipers off
2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
3 Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4 ° Continuous wipe, slow
5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast
B í Single wipe/ îwipes the wind-
screen using washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 165).
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
! Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the wind-
screen becomes dirty in dry weather con-
ditions, the windscreen wipers may be acti- vated inadvertently. This could damage the
windscreen wiper blades or scratch the
windscreen.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windscreen wipers in dry weather.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: in the Äor
Å position, the appropriate wiping fre-
quency is automatically set according to the
intensity of the rain. In the Åposition, the
rain sensor is more sensitive than in the Ä
position, causing the windscreen wiper to
wipe more frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windscreen
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
mean you are unable to observe the traffic
conditions. Switching the rear window wiper on/
off Combination switch
:
è Switch
2 ô Wipes with washer fluid
3 ISwitches on intermittent wiping
4 0Switches off intermittent wiping
5 ô Wipes with washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 165).
X Slide switch :on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
the è symbol appears in the assistance
graphic in the instrument cluster. Further
information on the assistance graphic
(Y page 255). Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windscreen wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! To avoid damaging the windscreen wiper
blades, make sure that you touch only the
wiper arm of the windscreen wiper. 138
Windscreen wipersLights and windscreen wipers

!
Never open the bonnet/tailgate if a wiper
arm is folded away from the windscreen/
rear window.
Never fold a windscreen wiper arm without a wiper blade back onto the windscreen/
rear window.
Hold the windscreen wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the wiper arm without a wiper blade and it
falls onto the windscreen/rear window, the windscreen/rear window may be damaged
by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
(variant 1) Removing the wiper blades
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the key from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: switch off
the engine.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
screen. X
Press both release clips ;.
X Fold wiper blade :in the direction of
arrow =away from wiper arm ?.
X Remove wiper blade :in the direction of
arrow A. Fitting the wiper blades
X
Position new wiper blade :with recess B
on lug A.
X Fold wiper blade :in the direction of
arrow =onto the wiper arm until retaining
clips ;engage in bracket ?.
X Make sure that wiper blade :is seated
correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
screen.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
(variant 2) Removing the wiper blades
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the key from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: switch off
the engine.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
screen. X
Hold onto the wiper arm with one hand.
With the other hand, turn the wiper blade in Windscreen wipers
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the direction of arrow
:away from the
wiper arm as far as it will go.
X Slide catch ;in the direction of arrow =
until it engages in the removal position with a noticeable click. X
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of
arrow ?away from the wiper arm.
Fitting the wiper blades X
Insert the new wiper blade into the wiper
arm in the direction of arrow :. X
Slide catch ;in the direction of arrow =
until it engages in the locking position with a noticeable click.
X Make sure that the wiper blade is seated
correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
screen. X
Remove protective film :of the service
indicator on the tip of the wiper blade.
If the colour of the service indicator changes
from black to yellow, the wiper blades should be replaced.
i The duration of the colour change varies
depending on the usage conditions.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade Removing the wiper blades
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Fold wiper arm ?away from the rear win-
dow.
X Press both release clips ;.140
Windscreen
wipersLights and windscreen wipers

R
solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvents
Do not scrub.
Do not touch the surfaces or protective
films with hard objects, e.g. a ring or ice
scraper. You could otherwise scratch or
damage the surfaces and protective film.
! Do not park up the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after clean-
ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the
brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The
vehicle can then be parked up.
Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents rec-
ommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Washing the vehicle and cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash G
WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after the vehicle has been washed. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
After washing the vehicle, brake carefully
while paying attention to the traffic conditions in order to restore full braking efficiency.
! When DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD
function is activated, the vehicle brakes
automatically in certain situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or similar situations:
R when towing away
R in a car wash !
Make sure that the automatic transmis-
sion is in position Nwhen washing your
vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehi-
cle could be damaged if the transmission is
in another position.
! Make sure that:
R the side windows and sliding sunroof are
closed completely.
R the blower for the ventilation/heating is
switched off (OFF button is depressed/
airflow control is turned to position 0).
R the windscreen wiper switch is at posi-
tion 0.
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
Wash off excess dirt before cleaning the vehi-
cle in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windscreen and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the wind- screen.
Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi- vidual country.
X Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
X Use a soft sponge to clean.
X Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a
gentle jet of water.
X Do not point the water jet directly towards
the air inlet.
X Use plenty of water and rinse out the
sponge frequently. Care
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!
The following may cause the paint to
become shiny and thus reduce the matt
effect:
R vigorous rubbing with unsuitable materi-
als
R frequent use of car washes
R washing the vehicle in direct sunlight
! Never use paint cleaner, buffing or pol-
ishing products, or gloss preserver, e.g.
wax. These products are only suitable for
high-gloss surfaces. Their use on vehicles
with matt finish leads to considerable sur-
face damage (shiny, spotted areas).
Always have paintwork repairs carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
! Do not use wash programs with a hot wax
treatment under any circumstances.
Observe these notes if your vehicle has a
clear matt finish. This will help you to avoid
damage to the paintwork due to incorrect
treatment.
These notes also apply to light-alloy wheels
with a clear matt finish.
The vehicle should preferably be washed by
hand using a soft sponge, car shampoo and
plenty of water.
Use only insect remover and car shampoo
from the range of approved Mercedes-Benz
care products. Cleaning vehicle parts
Cleaning the wheels G
WARNING
The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt grind- ers) can cause damage not visible from the
outside to tyres or chassis components. Com-
ponents damaged in this way can unexpect-
edly fail. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have dam- aged tyres or chassis components replaced
immediately. !
Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
! Do not park up the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after clean-
ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the
brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The
vehicle can then be parked up.
Cleaning the windows G
WARNING
If the windscreen wipers are set in motion
when cleaning the windscreen or wiper
blades, you could become trapped. There is a danger of injury.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windscreen orwiper blades.
! Only fold the windscreen wipers away
from the windscreen when vertical. Other-
wise, you will damage the bonnet.
! Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,
solvents or cleaning agents containing sol- vents to clean the inside of the windows. Do
not touch the insides of the windows with
hard objects, e.g. an ice scraper or ring.
There is otherwise a risk of damaging the
windows.
! Clean the water drainage channels of the
windscreen and the rear window at regular
intervals. Deposits such as leaves, petals
and pollen may under certain circumstan-
ces prevent water from draining away. This
can lead to corrosion damage and damage to electronic components.
X Clean the inside and outside of the win-
dows with a damp cloth and a cleaning
agent that is recommended and approved
by Mercedes-Benz. Care
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