2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class esp

an accident, no longer withstand the strain
they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system, they can catch
fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle
checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. If on con-
tinuing your journey you notice that driving
safety is impaired, pull over and stop the
vehicle immediately, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. In such cases,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: 1) These devices may not cause harm-
ful interference, and 2) These devices must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, itmay affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There isa risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection inthe vehicle.
GWARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
je opardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
!If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test dur-
ing the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the nec-
essary specialist knowledge, tools and quali-
fications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
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("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all lia-
bility arising from the extraction of this infor-
mation by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz per-
sonnel.
MBUSA will not share EDR data with others
without the consent of the vehicle owners or,
if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of
the lessee. Exceptions to this representation
include responses to subpoenas by law
enforcement; by federal, state or local gov-
ernment; in connection with or arising out of
litigation involving MBUSA or its subsidiaries
and affiliates; or, as required by law.
Warning: The EDR is a component of the
Restraint System Module. Tampering with,
altering, modifying or removing the EDR com-
ponent may result in a malfunction of the
Restraint System Module and other systems.
State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that conflict with federal regulation are pre-emp-
ted. This means that in the event of such con-
flict, the federal regulation governs. As of
February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws
relating to EDRs.
Information on copyright
General information
Information on license for free and open-
source software used in your vehicle and its
electronic components is available on the fol-
lowing website:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
opensource
28Introduction

Warning and indicator lamps
FunctionPage
:LLow-beam head-
lamps
115
;T Parking lamp116
=KHigh-beam head-
lamps
116
?÷ ESP®263
AElectric parking brake (red)
F(USA only)
!(Canada only)266
B!Electric parking brake
(yellow)
266
C· Distance warning269
D#! Turn signals116
E6Restraint system43
FüSeat belt258
FunctionPage
GMSPORT handling
mode (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)
264
H? Coolant267
IRRear fog lamp116
JNFog lamps115
K;Check Engine267
Lh Tire pressure monitor270
Mæ Reserve fuel267
NåESP®OFF263
O!ABS261
PBraking260
$(USA only)
J(Canada only)
32Instrument cluster
At a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
FunctionPage
:Audio 20/COMAND (see
separate operating instruc-
tions)
;cSeat heating105
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
AMG RIDE CONTROL (left
side)
190
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
adjusts the exhaust flap of
the AMG performance
exhaust system (right side)
153
=cPARKTRONIC192
FunctionPage
?èECO start/stop func-
tion
151
A£ Hazard warning
lamps
117
BPASSENGER AIR BAG indi-
cator lamp
43
CDYNAMIC SELECT button155
å Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles: ESP®70
Center console35
At a glance

Knee bags
Driver'sknee bag :deploys under th esteer -
ing column and front-passenger knee bag ;
under th eglov ebox .The driver's and front-
passenger knee bags are triggered together
wit hth efron tair bags .
The driver's and front-passenger knee bags
offer additional thigh, knee and lower leg pro -
tection for th eoccupant sin th efron tseats.
Side impact air bags
GWARNIN G
Unsuitable seat cover scould restrict or eve n
preven tth edeployment of th eair bags inte-
grate dint oth eseats. Consequently, th eair
bags canno tprotect vehicl eoccupant sas
they are designed to do. In addition ,th efunc-
tion of th eOccupant Classification Syste m
(OCS )could be restricted. This poses an
increased ris kof injury or eve nfatal injury.
You should only use seat cover sthat hav e
been approve dfor th erespective seat by
Mercedes-Benz.
Fron tside impact air bags :and rear side
impact air bags ;deplo ynext to th eouter
bolste rof th eseat backr est.
When deployed, th eside impact air bag offers
additional thorax protection .It also offers
additional pelvis protection for occupant sin
th efron tseats. However, it does no tprotect
the:
Rhead
Rneck
Rarm s
In th eevent of aside impact ,th eside impact
air bag is deployed on th eside on whic hth e
impact occur s.
The side impact air bag on th efront-
passenger side (front) deploys under th efol -
lowin gconditions:
Rth eOCS system detects that th efront-
passenger seat is occupied or
Rth ebelt tongue is engage din th ebelt
buckl eof th efront-passenger seat
If th ebelt tongue is engage din th ebelt
buckle, th eside impact air bag on th efront-
passenger side deploys if an appropriat eacci-
den tsituation occur s.In this case, deploy-
men tis independen tof whether th efront-
passenger seat is occupied or not.
Window curtain air bags
Window curtai nair bags :are integrated
int oth eside of th eroo fframe and deployed in
th earea from th eA-pillar to th eC-pillar .
When deployed, th ewindow curtai nair bag
enhance sth elevel of protection for th ehead .
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Safety

The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag is enabled. If,
in the event of an accident, all deployment
criteria are met, the front-passenger front
air bag is deployed.
RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag is deactiva-
ted. It will then not be deployed in the eventof an accident.
If the status of the front-passenger front air
bag changes while the vehicle is in motion, an
air bag display message appears in the instru-
ment cluster (
Ypage 238). When the front-
passenger seat is occupied, always pay atten-
tion to the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamps. Be
aware of the status of the front-passenger
front air bag both before and during the jour-
ney.
GWARNING
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is
disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of
an accident and cannot perform its intended
protective function. A person in the front-
passenger seat could then, for example, come
into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe-
cially if the person is sitting too close to the
dashboard. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
Rthe classification of the person in the front- passenger seat is correct and the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled or disa-
bled in accordance with the person in the
front-passenger seat
Rthe front-passenger seat has been moved
back as far back as possible.
Rthe person is seated correctly.
Make sure, both before and during the jour-
ney, that the status of the front-passenger
front air bag is correct.
GWARNING
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat
and the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator
lamp is lit up, the front-passenger front air bag may deploy in an accident. The child could be
struck by the air bag. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that the front-passenger front air
bag has been disabled. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains off and/or the PASSENGER AIR
BAG ON indicator lamp lights up, do not install
a rearward-facing child restraint system on
the front-passenger seat. You can find more
information on OCS under "Problems with the
Occupant Classification System"
(
Ypage 55).
GWARNING
If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat
and you position the front-passenger seat too close to the dashboard, in the event of an
accident, the child could:
Rcome into contact with the vehicle's inte-
rior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
cator lamp is lit, for example
Rbe struck by the air bag if the PASSENGER
AIR BAG ON is lit up
This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always move the front-passenger seat as far
back as possible and fully retract the seat
cushion length. Always make sure that the
shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from
the vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder
belt guide on the child restraint system. The
shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards
and downwards from the vehicle belt sash
guide. If necessary, adjust the vehicle belt
sash guide and the front-passenger seat
accordingly. Always observe the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
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Safety

GDANGER
If th ePASSENGER AI RBA GOF Findicator
lamp remain slit after th esystem self-test ,th e
front-passenger fron tair bag is disabled. It will
no tbe deployed in th eevent of an accident. In
this case, th efront-passenger fron tair bag
canno tperfor mits intended protective func-
tion ,e.g. when aperson is seated in th efront-
passenger seat .
That person could, for example, come int o
contact wit hth evehicle's interior, especially
if th eperson is sitting to oclose to th edash -
board. This poses an increased ris kof injury or
eve nfatal injury.
Whe nth efront-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensur ethat:
Rth eclassification of th eperson in th efront-
passenger seat is correc tand th efront-
passenger fron tair bag is enabled or disa-
bled in accordanc ewit hth eperson in th e
front-passenger seat
Rth eperson is seated properly wit h acor-
rectl yfastene dseatbelt
Rth efront-passenger seat has been moved
bac kas far bac kas possibl e
If th ePASSENGER AI RBA GOF Findicator
lamp remain slit when it should not, th efront-
passenger seat may no tbe used .Do no t
instal l achild restrain tsystem on th efront-
passenger seat .Hav
eth eO
ccupant Classifi-
cation Syste m(OCS )checke dand repaire d
immediately at aqualified specialist work-
shop.
GWARNIN G
Objects between th eseat surfac eand th e
child restrain tsystem could affec tOCS oper -
ation .This could result in th efront-passenger
air bag no tfunctioning as intended during an
accident. This poses an increased ris kof
injury or eve nfatal injury.
Do no tplac eany objects between th eseat
surfac eand th echild restrain tsystem. The
entire base of th echild restrain tsystem mus t
always res ton th eseat cushion of th efront-
passenger seat .The backrest of th eforward -
facing child restrain tsystem must, as far as
possible, be resting on th ebackrest of th e
front-passenger seat .Always compl ywit hth e
child restrain tsystem manufacturer' sinstal -
lation instructions.
Afte rth esystem self-test ,th ePASSENGER
AI R BA GOF For PASSENGER AI RBA GON
indicator lamp displays th estatus of th efront-
passenger fron tair bag (
Ypage 51) .
Fo rmor einformation about th eOCS ,see
"Problem swit hth eOccupant Classification
System" (
Ypage 55).
54Occupant safety
Safety

Problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS)
Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test" (Ypage 53).
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator
lamp lights up and
remains lit, even
though the front-
passenger seat is occu-
pied by an adult or a
person of a stature cor-
responding to that of an
adult.The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is
incorrect.
XMake sure the conditions for a correct classification of the per-
son on the front-passenger seat are met (
Ypage 51).
XIf the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the
front-passenger seat may not be used.
XHave OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator
lamp does not light up
and/or does not stay
on.
The front-passenger
seat is:
Runoccupied
Roccupied with the
weight of a child up
to twelve months old
in a child restraint
system
OCS is malfunctioning.
XMake sure there is nothing between the seat cushion and the
child seat.
XMake sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of
the forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat as pos-
sible against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. If nec-
essary, adjust the position of the front-passenger seat.
XMake sure that the seat cushion length is fully retracted.
XWhen installing the child restraint system, make sure that the
seat belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight using the front-
passenger seat adjustment. This could result in the seat belt and
the child restraint system being pulled too tightly.
XCheck for correct installation of the child restraint system.
Make sure that the head restraint does not apply a load to the
child restraint system. If necessary, adjust the head restraint
accordingly.
XMake sure that no objects are applying additional weight onto
the seat.
XIf the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off and/
or the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp lights up, do notinstall a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat. It is
recommended that you install the child restraint system on a
suitable rear seat.
XHave OCS checked as soon as possible at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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