2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class Owner's Manual

Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 133
Controlling automatically ............... 137
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 136
Defrosting the windows ................. 140
Defrosting the windshield .............. 139
General notes ................................ 130
Indicator lamp ................................ 137
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 134
Maximum cooling .......................... 139
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 132
Overview of systems ...................... 130
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 141
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 137
Refrigerant ..................................... 371
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 371
Setting the air distribution ............. 138
Setting the air vents ...................... 142
Setting the airflow ......................... 138
Setting the temperature ................ 137
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 141
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 141
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 140
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 138
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 220
Display message ............................ 234
Operation/notes .............................. 66
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 306
Combination switch .......................... 116
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 293
Calling up ....................................... 293
Magnetic field zone maps .............. 294
Setting ........................................... 293 Consumption statistics (on-board
computer)
.......................................... 214
Convenience closing feature .............. 90
Convenience opening feature ............ 89
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 299
Displ
ay message ............................ 243
Filling capacity ............................... 370
Important safety notes .................. 369
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Temperature gauge ........................ 211
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 28
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 240
Function/notes ............................. 117
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 120
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 179
Cruise control lever ....................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 180
Display message ............................ 249
Driving system ............................... 178
Function/notes ............................. 178
Important safety notes .................. 178
Setting a speed .............................. 179
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 179
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 278
Important safety notes .................. 278
Rear compartment ......................... 279
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
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Daytime runninglamps
Displa ymessage ............................ 24 2
Function/notes ............................ .114
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 222
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Diagnostics connection ......................25
Digital speedomete r........................ .215
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 157
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 300
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 227
Driving systems .............................2 46
Engine ............................................ 243
General notes ................................ 227
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 227
Lights ............................................. 239
Safety systems .............................. 228
SmartKey ....................................... 257
Tires ............................................... 250
Vehicle ...........................................2 53
Distance recorder .............................2 13
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 269
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 269
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 182
Cruise control lever ....................... 182
Deactivating ................................... 185
Display message ............................ 248
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 185
Driving tips ....................................1 86
Function/notes .............................1 80
Important safety notes .................. 180
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 184
Stopping ........................................ 183
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) .......................................... ... 222
Au

tomatic locking (switch) ...............8 4
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .76
Control panel .................................. .38 Display message ............................ 255
Emergency locking ........................... 85
Emergency unlocking ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from inside) ...................... 83
Drinking and driving ......................... 173
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 162
Display ........................................... 159
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 157
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 224
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 301
Driving on flooded roads .................. 177
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 65
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 66
Distance warning function ............... 67
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 72
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Important safety information ........... 65
Overview .......................................... 65
STEER CONTROL ............................. 72
Driving system
Start-off assist ............................... 189
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 195
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 190
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 203
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 205
Cruise control ................................ 178
Display message ............................ 246
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 180
HOLD function ............................... 187
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 207
Lane Tracking package .................. 205
PARKTRONIC ................................. 192
RAC E ST
ART (AMG vehicles) .......... 189
Rear view camera .......................... 200
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Driving tipsAutomati ctransmissio n................ .161
Brakes ...........................................1 75
Break-in period .............................. 146
Checking brake lining thickness .... 176
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 186
Downhill gradient ........................... 175
Drinking and driving ....................... 173
Driving in winter .............................1 77
Driving on flooded roads ................ 177
Driving on wet roads ......................1 77
Exhaust check ............................... 173
Fuel ................................................ 173
General .......................................... 172
Hydroplaning ................................. 177
Icy road surfaces ........................... 177
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 175
Snow chains .................................. 331
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 146
Wet road surface ........................... 175
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 217
DYNAMIC SELECT button
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) .............................1 35
Climate control (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 132
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 155
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................. 156
E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes .............................1 74
On-board computer ....................... 214
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 152
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 152
Deactivating/activating ................. 153
General information ....................... 152 Important safety notes .................. 151
Introduction ................................... 151
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................8 5
Trunk ............................................... 87
Vehicle ............................................. 85
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 56
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....2 2
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .267
Display message ............................ 243
ECO start/stop function ................ 151
Engine number ............................... 365
Irregular running ............................ 154
Jump-starting ................................. 319
Starting (important safety notes) ... 149
Starting problems .......................... 154
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 149
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 150
Switching off .................................. 170
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 325
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 154
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 298
Additives ........................................ 369
Checking the oil level ..................... 297
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 298
Display message ............................ 245
Filling ca
pacity ............................... 368
Notes about oil grades ................... 368
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 297
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Viscosity ........................................ 369
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ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) .. .224
Characteristics ................................. 69
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 70
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ................. 70
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 19
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety information ........... 69
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 263
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 69
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 173
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 306
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 305
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 107
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 108
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 108
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 107
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 108
Setting ........................................... 108
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 110
Storing the parking position .......... 109
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 273
F
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 311
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 310 TIREFIT kit ...................................... 312
Floormats ........................................... 294
Fog lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 362
Two-way radio ................................ 362
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 367
Consumption information .............. 367
Consumption statistics .................. 214
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 214
Displaying the range ...................... 214
Driving tips .................................... 173
E10 ................................................ 366
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 367
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 366
Important safety notes .................. 365
Problem (malfunction) ................... 169
Refueling ........................................ 167
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 366
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 168
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 214
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 366
Problem (malfunction) ................... 169
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 326
Before changing ............................. 325
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 325
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 326
Important safety notes .................. 325G
Garage door openerClearing the memory ..................... 292
General notes ................................ 289
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Important safety notes .................. 290
Opening/closing the garage door .. 292
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 290
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 291
Gasoline .............................................3 66
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 223
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box ...........................................2 73
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Adjusting (manually) ......................1 03
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 104
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 119
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 17
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 118
Changing bulbs .............................. 122
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Hill start assist .................................. 151
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 188
Deactivating ................................... 188
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes .............................1 87
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 97
Display message ............................ 255
Important safety notes .................. 296
Opening ......................................... 296
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 177
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 73
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 269
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 221
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 210
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................1 20
Emergency lighting ........................ 120
Overview ........................................ 119
Reading lamp ................................. 119
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 310
Using ............................................. 352
Jump starting (engine) ......................319
K
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 147
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Deactivation ..................................... 77
Locking ............................................ 77
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 61
Manual gearshifting ....................... 166
Knee bag .............................................. 50
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
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Lane Keeping AssistActivating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 220
Display message ............................ 246
Function/information .................... 207
Lane Tracking package .....................205
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................224
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 60
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 241
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 242
Light sensor (display message) ....... 242
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 118
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 114
Cornering light function ................. 117
Fog lamps ...................................... 115
Fogged up headlamps .................... 119
Hazard warning lamps ................... 117
High beam flasher .......................... 117
High-beam headlamps ................... 116
Light switch ................................... 114
Low-beam headlamps .................... 115
Parking lamps ................................ 116
Rear fog lamp ................................ 116
Setting exterior lighting ................. 114
Standing lamps .............................. 116
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 222
Turn signals ................................... 116
LIM indicator lamp
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
Loading guidelines ............................ 272
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 85
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................8 4
Locking centrally
see Cent ral loc
king
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) .............................. .222 Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 122
Display message ............................ 240
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 104
M
M+S tires ............................................ 330
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 04
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 85
Display message ............................ 234
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 286
Downloading routes ....................... 289
Emergency call .............................. 283
General notes ................................ 282
Geo fencing ................................... 289
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 88
MB info call button ........................ 285
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 288
Remote vehicle locking .................. 287
Roadside Assistance button .......... 284
Search & Send ............................... 286
Self-test ......................................... 282
Speed alert .................................... 289
System .......................................... 282
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 289
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 287
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 78
Inserting .......................................... 79
Locking vehicle ................................ 85
Removing ......................................... 79
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 85
Memory card (audio) ......................... 217
Memory function ............................... 110
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 227
Messages
see Display messages
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Mirror turn signalCleaning .........................................3 05
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 362
Installation ..................................... 362
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218
Transmission output (maximum) .... 362
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 8
MOExtended tires .............................. 311
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 355
Mounting a new wheel ................... 354
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 51
Raising the vehicle ......................... 352
Removing a wheel .......................... 354
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 352
MP3
Operation ....................................... 217
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................2 13
Permanent display ......................... 222
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 211
Overview .......................................... 33
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 215
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 146
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 51
System self-test ............................... 53 Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ..................................................4 2
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Seat belt .......................................... 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 51
System self-test ...............................5 3
Odometer .......................................... .213
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 223
Assistance graphic menu ...............2 19
Assistance menu ........................... 219
Audio menu ................................... 217
Convenience submenu .................. 223
Display messages .......................... 227
Displaying a service message ........3 01
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 185
Factory settings .............................2 23
Important safety notes .................. 210
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 221
Lighting submenu .......................... 222
Menu overview .............................. 213
Message memory .......................... 227
Navigati on menu ............................ 215
Operati

on ....................................... 211
RACETIMER ................................... 224
Service menu ................................. 221
Settings menu ............................... 221
Standard display ............................ 213
Telephone menu ............................ 218
Trip menu ...................................... 213
Vehicle submenu ........................... 222
Video DVD operation ..................... 217
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 123
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Operating safetyDeclaration of conformity ................ 25
Important safety notes .................... 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Outside temperature display ........... 211
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 64
P
Paint code number ............................ 364
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 303
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 92
Operating ......................................... 93
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 97
Reversing feature ............................. 93
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 169
Parking brake ................................ 171
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 109
Rear view camera .......................... 200
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 195
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 231
Electric parking brake .................... 171
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 116
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 194
Driving system ............................... 192 Function/notes ............................. 192
Important safety notes .................. 192
Problem (malfunction) ................... 195
Range of the sensors ..................... 192
Warning display ............................. 193
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 238
Indicator lamps ................................ 43
Problem (malfunction) ................... 238
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 64
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 306
Power washers .................................. 303
Power windows
see Side windows
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 73
Immobilizer ...................................... 73
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 150
General notes ................................ 150
Hill start assist ............................... 151
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 27
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 189
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 189
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 224
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 217
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 94
Reading lamp ..................................... 119
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