2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class ron

SmartKey
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle
You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
XUse the correct SmartKey.
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TakeYourKeyfrom
Ignition
The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
XRemove the SmartKey.
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Obtain a New Key
The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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ReplaceKeyBattery
The SmartKey battery is discharged.
XChange the battery (Ypage 80).
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Don't Forget Your
Key
The display message is shown for a maximum of 60 seconds and
is only a reminder.
You have opened the driver's door with the engine switched off.
The SmartKey is not in the ignition lock.
XTake the SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle.
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Key Not Detected
(red display message)
The SmartKey is not in the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle
centrally or start the engine.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 169).
XLocate the SmartKey.
Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves,
the key is not detected whilst the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 169).
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and bring into key
mode.
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On-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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Key Not Detected
(whitedisplay mes -
sage )
The SmartKey is currentl yundetected.
XChange th elocation of th eSmartKey in th evehicle.
If th eSmartKey still canno tbe detected:
XOperat eth evehicl ewit hth eSmartKey in th eignition lock.
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Remove'Start 'But‐
ton and Insert Key
The SmartKey is continually undetected.
KEYLESS-GO is temporarily malfunctionin gor is defective. Awarn -
in g tone also sounds.
XInser tth eSmartKey into th eignition loc kand tur nit to th e
desire dposition .
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop .
Warning and indicator lamps in th einstrument cluste r
General notes
Some systems carry out aself-diagnosi swhen th eignition is switched on .Therefore ,som e
indicato rand warnin glamp smay ligh tup or flas htemporarily. This behavio ris non-critical.
These indicato rand warnin glamp sonly indicate amalfunction if they ligh tup or flas hafter
startin gth eengin eor whils tdriving.
Safet y
Sea tbelt s
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
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Afterstartin gth e
engine, th ered seat
belt warnin glamp lights
up fo r 6seconds.The seat belt warnin glamp reminds th edriver and fron tpassenger
to faste ntheir seat belts.
XFaste nyour seat belt (Ypage 46).
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Afterstartin gth e
engine, th ered seat
belt warnin glamp lights
up. In addition , awarn -
in g tone sounds fo rup
to 6seconds.The driver's seat belt is no tfastened.
XFaste nyour seat belt (Ypage 46).
The warnin gtone ceases .
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On-board computer and displays

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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The red seat belt warn-
ing lamp lights up after
the engine starts, as
soon as the driver's or
the front-passenger
door is closed.The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
XFasten your seat belt (Ypage 46).
The warning lamp goes out.
There are objects on the front-passenger seat.
XRemove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out.
ü
The red seat belt warn-
ing lamp flashes and an
intermittent audible
warning sounds.The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. The
vehicle is being driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or has briefly
been driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
XFasten your seat belt (Ypage 46).
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone
ceases.
There are objects on the front-passenger seat. The vehicle is being
driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or has briefly been driven
faster than 15 mph (25 km/h).
XRemove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone
ceases.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster259
On-board computer and displays
Z

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunc-
tion. Therefore, BAS (Brake Assist), COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS, ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program), the HOLD func-
tion and hill start assist are also deactivated, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other
systems, such as the navigation system or the automatic trans-
mission, will not be available.
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On-board computer and displays
Z

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
!
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.ABS is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, BAS, COLLISION PRE-
VENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP®, EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution), the HOLD function and hill start assist are also deactiva-
ted, for example.
Possible causes are:
RSelf-diagnosis is not yet complete.
RThe on-board voltage may be insufficient.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
XCarefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering move-
ments at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the
warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
262Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
!
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. A
warning tone also
sounds.EBD is malfunctioning. Therefore, ABS, BAS, COLLISION PREVEN-
TION ASSIST PLUS, ESP®, the HOLD function and hill start assist
for example, are also not available.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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The red brake system
warning lamp and the
yellow ABS, ESP
®and
ESP®OFF warning
lamps are lit while the
drive system is running.
ABS and ESP®are malfunctioning. Therefore, BAS, COLLISION
PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, EBD, the HOLD function and hill start
assist for example, are also not available.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster263
On-board computer and displays
Z

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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The yellow ESP
®warn-
ing lamp flashes while
the vehicle is in motion.
ESP®or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
XWhen pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary.
XEase off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
XAdapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
XDo not deactivate ESP®.
In rare cases (
Ypage 70) , it may be best to deactivate ESP®.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP
®(Ypage 69).
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The yellow ESP
®OFF
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
ESP®is deactivated. ESP®will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts to
skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
GWARNING
If ESP®is switched off, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
Further driving systems or driving safety systems are thus restric-
ted.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XReactivate ESP®.
In rare cases (
Ypage 70) , it may be best to deactivate ESP®.
Observe the important safety notes on ESP
®(Ypage 69).
XAdapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
If ESP
®cannot be activated:
XDrive on carefully.
XContact a qualified specialist workshop and have ESP®
checked.
M
Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles only:
The yellow SPORT han-
dling mode warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.SPORT handling mode is activated.
GWARNING
When SPORT handling mode is switched on, ESP®is unable to
stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XOnly switch to SPORT handling mode in accordance with the
conditions described in the "Activating/deactivating ESP" sec-
tion (
Ypage 70).
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On-board computer and displays

Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 25).
Loading guidelines
GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a
risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
GWARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle. For this reason, you
should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
RNever exceed the maximum permissible
gross vehicle mass or the gross axle weight
rating for the vehicle (including occupants).
The values are specified on the vehicle
identification plate on the B-pillar of the
driver's door.
RThe trunk is the preferred place to carry
objects.
RPosition heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the trunk as pos-
sible.
RThe load must not protrude above the
upper edge of the seat backrests.
RAlways place the load against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
RAlways place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
RUse the cargo tie-down rings and the parcel
nets to transport loads and luggage.
RUse cargo tie-down rings and fastening
materials appropriate for the weight and
size of the load.
RSecure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie-downs. Pad sharp edges
for protection.
272Loading guidelines
Stowage and features