2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class Owner's Manual

The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 35 mph (55 km/h) and no other
road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. TheKindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below approx-
imately 30 mph (45 km/h) or other road
users have been detected or the roads are
adequately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The Kindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The _
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
XTo deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display goes out.
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions may
cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This
moisture does not affect the functionality of
the headlamp.
Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel
:p Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on/off
;c Switches the front interior lighting
on
=v Switches the rear interior lighting
on/off
?| Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
Ap Switches the right-hand front read-
ing lamp on/off
BSwitches the automatic interior lighting
control on
Rear compartment control panel
:p To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
;p To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
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Interior lighting control
General notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
disc harging, the interior lighting functions are
automatical lydeactivated after some time
exce ptwhen the key is inposition 2in the
ignit ion lock.
The color and brightness for the ambient
ligh ting may beset using COMAND or Aud io
20 (see the separate operating instructions).
Automatic interior lighting control
XTo switch on: set the switch to center
position B.
XTo switch off: set theswitch to the |
position.
The interior lighting automatical ly switches
on ifyou:
Runlock the vehicle
Ropen a door
RRemove the SmartKey from the ignit ion
lock.
The interior lightis activated for a short while
when the SmartKey isremoved from the igni-
tion lock. This delayed switch-off can be
adjusted using COMAND or Aud io20 (see the
separate Operator's Manual).
Manual interior lighting control
XTo switch the front interi orlighting on:
set the switch to the cposition.
XTo switch the front interi orlighting off:
set the switch to the |position or (if the
door isclosed) to the center position.
XTo switch the rear interi orlighti ngon or
off: press the ubutton.
XTo switch the reading lamp on oroff:
press the pbutton.
Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting isact ivat ed automatical ly
if the vehicle isinvolved inan acc ident.
XTo switch off the crash-responsive
eme rgency lighti ng:press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or
XLock and then unlock the vehicle using the Sm artKey.
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
Xenon bulbs
GDANGER
Xenon bulbs carry ahigh voltage. You can get
an electric shock if you remove th ecover of
th eXenon bulb and touch th eelectrical con-
tacts .Ther eis aris kof fatal injury.
Never touch th epart sor th eelectrical con-
tacts of th eXenon bulb. Always hav ewor kon
th eXenon bulbs carrie dout at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop.
If your vehicle isequipped with Xenon bulbs,
you can recogniz e this by the following: the
cone of light from the Xenon bulbsmoves
from the top to the bottom and back again
when you start the engine. For th isto be
observed, the lights must beswitched on
before starting the engine.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Other bulbs
GWARNIN G
Bulbs, lamp sand connectors can get ver yhot
when operating .If you chang e abulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
Ther eis aris kof injury.
Allow these component sto cool down before
changing abulb.
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Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if
its glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if:
Ryou touch it
Rit is hot
Ryou drop it
Ryou scratch it
Only operate bulbs in enclosed lamps
designed for that purpose. Only install spare
bulbs of the same type and the specified volt- age.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service
life of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube
with your bare hands. If necessary, clean the
glass tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and
rub it off with a lint-free cloth.
Protect bulbs from moisture during opera-
tion. Do not allow bulbs to come into contact
with liquids.
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs
that you cannot replace. Only replace the
bulbs listed (
Ypage 121). Have the bulbs that
you cannot replace yourself changed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle sa fety. Y
ou must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend.
Vehicles with halogen headlamps
:
Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
;Low-beam headlamp/daytime running
lamp/parking lamp/standing lamp:
H15 55 W/15 W
=Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
Vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps
:
Cornering lamp: H7 55 W
Tail lamps (vehicles with halogen headlamps)
:
Rear fog lamp: P 21 W
;Brake lamp: W 16 W
=Brake lamp: W 16 W
?Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
ABackup lamp: W 16 W
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Changing the front bulbs
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing
You must remove the cover of the front wheel
housing before you can change the front turn signal lamp.
XTo remove: switch off the lights.
XTurn the front wheels inwards.
XTurn rotary knob :through 90°.
Cover ;is released.
XPush cover ;down.
XTo install: push cover ;up.
XTurn rotary knob :through 90°.
Cover ;is locked.
Low-beam headlamps (halogen head-
lamps)
XRemove the cover in the front wheel hous-
ing (
Ypage 122).
XTurn housing cover :counter-clockwise
and remove it.
XTurn bulb holder ;counter-clockwise and
pull out.
XPull the bulb out of bulb holder ;.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder ;.
XInsert bulb holder;and turn it clockwise.
XPress on housing cover :and turn it to the
right.
XReplace the cover in the front wheel hous-
ing (
Ypage 122).
High-beam headlamps/daytime run-
ning lamps/parking lamps and stand-
ing lamps (halogen headlamps)
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the hood.
XTurn housing cover :counter-clockwise
and remove it.
XTurn bulb ;counter-clockwise and pull it
out.
XInsert the new bulb and engage it to the
stop.
XPress on housing cover :and turn it to the
right.
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Turn signals (halogen headlamps)
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the hood.
XTurn bulb holder:counter-clockwise and
pull out.
XPull the bulb out of bulb holder :.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder :.
XInsert bulb holder:and turn it clockwise
until it engages.
Cornering light function (Xenon bulbs)
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the hood.
XTurn housing cover :counter-clockwise
and remove it.
XTurn bulb holder ;counter-clockwise and
pull out.
XPull the bulb out of bulb holder ;.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder ;.
XInsert bulb holder;and turn it clockwise.
XPress on housing cover :and turn it to the
right.
Changing the rear bulbs
Opening and closing the side trim pan-
els
View of right-hand side trim panel
You must open the side paneling in the trunk
before you can replace the bulbs in the tail
lamps.
XTo open: release right or left side trim
panel :at the top and fold it down in the
direction of the arrow.
XTo close: insert side panel :.
Tail lamps
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the trunk.
XOpen the side trim panel (Ypage 123).
XPress retaining clips :at the same time in
the direction of the arrows.
XCarefully remove the bulb holder with the
contacted connectors and the bulbs.
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Bulb holder
;
Brake lamp
=Brake lamp
?Rear fog lamp
ABackup Light
BTurn signal
XBrake lamp/rear fog lamp/backup
lamp:remove the corresponding bulb from
the bulb holder.
XInsert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
XTurn signal: press the bulb gently into the
bulb holder, turn it counter-clockwise and
remove it from the bulb holder.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder and
turn it clockwise.
XReinsert the bulb holder and engage on
retaining clips :.
XClose the side trim panel (Ypage 123).
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers
on/off
!
Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the wind-
shield wipers.
!If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
Combination switch
1
$ Windshield wiper off
2ÄIntermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
3Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4° Continuous wipe, slow
5¯Continuous wipe, fast
BíSingle wipe/î Wipes the wind-
shield using washer fluid
XSwitch on the ignition.
XTurn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
!Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the wind-
shield becomes dirty in dry weather condi-
tions, the windshield wipers may be activa-
ted inadvertently. This could then damage
the windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield 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
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position, causing the windshield wiper to wipe
more frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
!Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield 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 windshield wiper blades
(variant 1)
Removing the wiper blades
XVehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: switch off
the engine.
XFold the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield.
XPress both release clips ;.
XFold wiper blade:in the direction of
arrow =away from wiper arm ?.
XRemove wiper blade:in the direction of
arrow A.
Installing the wiper blades
XPosition new wiper blade :with recess B
on lug A.
XFold wiper blade :in the direction of
arrow =onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips ;engage in bracket ?.
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XMake sure that wiper blade:is seated
correctly.
XFold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
shield.
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
(variant 2)
Removing the wiper blades
XVehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: switch off
the engine.
XFold the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield.
XHold on to the wiper arm with one hand.
With the other hand, turn wiper blade in
direction of arrow :away from the wiper
arm as far as it will go.
XSlide catch ;in the direction of arrow =
until it engages in the removal position with
a noticeable click.
XRemove the wiper blade in the direction of
arrow ?away from the wiper arm.
Installing the wiper blades
XInsert the new wiper blade into the wiper
arm in the direction of arrow :.
XSlide catch;in the direction of arrow =
until it engages in the locking position with a noticeable click.
XMake sure that the wiper blade is seated
correctly.
XFold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
shield.
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