2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA COUPE automatic transmission

Index
....................................................... 4Digital Owner's Manual
......................23
Introduction .......................................... .23
Operation ............................................... 23 Introduction
......................................... 24
Environmental protection ......................24
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .24
Owner's Manual .....................................25
Operating safety .................................... 25
QR code for rescue card ........................ 28
Data stored in the vehicle ......................28
Copyright information ............................ 29 At a glance
........................................... 30
Cockpit .................................................. 30
Instrument cluster ................................ .32
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33
Centre console ...................................... 34
Door control panel ................................. 37
Overhead control panel .........................38 Safety
................................................... 39
Panic alarm ............................................ 39
Occupant safety .................................... 39
Children in the vehicle ........................... 54
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 65
Driving safety systems ........................... 65
Protection against theft .........................73 Opening and closing
...........................76
Key ........................................................ 76
Doors ..................................................... 83
Boot .......................................................86
Side windows ......................................... 89
Panorama sliding sunroof ...................... 92 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....97
Correct driver's seat position ................ 97
Seats ..................................................... 97
Steering wheel ..................................... 102
Mirrors ................................................. 103
Memory function ................................. 106 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........107
Exterior lighting ................................... 107
Interior lighting .................................... 110
Replacing bulbs ................................... 111
Windscreen wipers .............................. 114 Climate control
................................. 117
Overview of climate control systems ... 117
Operating the climate control system .. 120 Air vents .............................................. 130 Driving and parking
..........................132
Running-in notes .................................. 132
Driving ................................................. 132
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ......... 141
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 141
Manual transmission ........................... 142
Automatic transmission ....................... 143
Refuelling ............................................. 152
Parking ................................................ 155
Driving tips .......................................... 159
Driving systems ................................... 162
Towing a trailer .................................... 194 On-board computer and displays
....200
Important safety notes ........................ 200
Displays and operation ........................ 200
Menus and submenus ......................... 203
Display messages ................................ 216
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 247 Multimedia system
...........................259
General notes ...................................... 259
Important safety notes ........................ 259
Function restrictions ............................ 259
Operating system ................................ 259 Stowing and features
.......................268
Loading guidelines ............................... 268
Stowage areas ..................................... 268
Features .............................................. 273 2
Contents

Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ...................................... .161
Ashtray ............................................... 275
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .208
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .208
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .285
Driving abroad ............................... 285
Hiding a service message .............. 285
Information about Service ............. 285
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 285
Service message ............................ 284
Special service requirements ......... 285
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 73
Function .......................................... .73
Switching off the alarm .................... 73
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 209
Display message ............................ 234
Function/note s............................. 189
Audio 20
Switching on/of f........................... 259
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 206
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 230
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 138
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 137
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 226
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 47
Problems ......................................... 50
System self-test ............................... 49
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 107Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 147
Changing gear ............................... 147
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 144
Drive program display .................... 144
Drive programs .............................. 148
Driving tips .................................... 147
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 141
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 141
Emergency running mod e.............. 152
Engaging drive position .................. 145
Engaging neutral ............................ 145
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 146
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 144
Engaging reverse gear ................... 145
Engaging the park position ............ 144
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 148
Kickdown ....................................... 148
Manual shifting .............................. 150
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 213
Overview ........................................ 143
Problem (fault) ............................... 152
Pulling away ................................... 135
Selector lever ................................ 146
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 150
Trailer towing ................................. 148
Transmission position display ........ 146
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 144
Transmission positions .................. 147
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 152
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 127
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 127
Remote control .............................. 127
Setting ........................................... 211
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 245 Index
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Switching on/of
f........................... 120
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 126
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f...................................... 124
Switching the ZONE function
on/of f............................................ 123
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 119
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 290
COMAND Online
Switching on/of f........................... 259
Combination switch .......................... 109
Connecting a USB device
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 203
Controller ........................................... 260
Convenience closing feature .............. 90
Convenience opening feature ............ 90
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 125
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 283
Display message ............................ 231
Important safety notes .................. 332
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 213
Temperature gaug e........................ 201
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 228
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 163
Cruise control lever ....................... 163
Deactivating ................................... 164
Display message ............................ 237
Driving system ............................... 162
Important safety notes .................. 163
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 163
Selecting ........................................ 163
Setting a speed .............................. 164 Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 163
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 274
Important safety notes .................. 273
Rear compartment ......................... 274 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data modem mode
Telephone with Bluetooth ®
(SAP
profile) ........................................... 265
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 230
Function/note s............................. 107
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 211
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
Diagnostics connection ...................... 27
Diesel .................................................. 330
Digital Owner's Manual
Help ................................................. 23
Introduction ..................................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 204
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 228
Replacing bulb s............................. 112
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 107
Switching on/of f........................... 108
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Display message
Driving systems ............................. 234
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 284
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 216
Engine ............................................ 231
General information ....................... 216
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 216
Key ................................................ 246
Lights ............................................. 228 8
Index

Safety systems .............................. 217
Tyres .............................................. 239
Vehicle ........................................... 241
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 168
Calling up the speed ...................... 169
Cruise control lever ....................... 168
Deactivating ................................... 171
Display Message ............................ 236
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 171 Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 171
Driving tips .................................... 172
Function/note s............................. 167
Important safety notes .................. 167
Selecting ........................................ 168
Setting a speed .............................. 170
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 170
Stopping ........................................ 170
Storing the speed .......................... 169
Distance warning function
Function/note s................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 257
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 211
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 85
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 76
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 244
Emergency locking ........................... 85
Emergency unlocking ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from the inside) ................ 83
Drive program
Display ........................................... 146
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 144
Manual transmission ...................... 143
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 148
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 285
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 107 Driving on flooded roads
.................. 162
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 67
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 68
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 72
STEER CONTROL ............................. 73
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 73
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 69
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66
Distance warning function ............... 67
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Important safety guidelines ............. 66
Overview .......................................... 65
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 167
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 177
Parking Pilo t.................................. 180
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 174
Speed limiter ................................. 165
Start-off assist ............................... 174
Driving systems
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 175
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 189
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 192
Cruise control ................................ 162
Display message ............................ 234
HOLD function ............................... 172
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 193
Lane package ................................ 191
Reversing camera .......................... 184
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 190
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 161
Automatic transmission ................. 147
Brakes ........................................... 160
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 172
Downhill gradient ........................... 160
Driving abroad ............................... 107
Driving in winter ............................. 162
Driving on flooded roads ................ 162
Driving on wet roads ...................... 161 Index
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Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 85
Emergency locking .......................... .85
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 84
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 211
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 271
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 101 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 312
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 109
Display messag e............................ 229
Replacing bulb s............................. 113
Switching on/of f........................... 109
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Manual transmission
Drive program ................................ 143
DYNAMIC SELECT button .............. 141
Engaging reverse gear ................... 142
Gear lever ...................................... 142
Pulling away ................................... 135
Shift recommendation ................... 143
Shifting to neutral .......................... 142
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 287
Memory card (audio) ......................... 206
Memory function ............................... 106
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 277
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 190
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 216 Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 289
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) .............................................. 262
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 263
Connecting the telephone module
with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) ......... 265
Frequencies ................................... 325
Installation ..................................... 325
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 207
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 277
Transmission output (maximum) .... 325
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ...................... 278
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 78
MOExtended tyres ............................. 295
MP3
Operating ....................................... 206
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 202
Permanent display ......................... 210
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 01
Overview .......................................... 33
Music files
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 259 N
Navigation Entering a destination .................... 261
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 205
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 259
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 132 O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 44 14
Index

Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation .......................... 47
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Important safety note s.................... 39
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 40
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 53
Restraint system introduction .......... 39
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
Seat belts ........................................ 41
Odometer ........................................... 203
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 213
Assistance graphic menu ............... 208
Assistance menu ........................... 208
Audio menu ................................... 206
Convenience submenu .................. 212
Display messages .......................... 216
Displaying a service message ........ 285
Factory settings ............................. 213
Heating submenu ........................... 211
Important safety notes .................. 200
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 210
Light submenu ............................... 211
Menu overview .............................. 203
Message memory .......................... 216
Navigation menu ............................ 205
Operating video DVD ..................... 206
Operation ....................................... 201
RACETIMER ................................... 214
Service menu ................................. 210
Settings menu ............................... 210
Standard display ............................ 203
Telephone menu ............................ 207
Trip menu ...................................... 203
Vehicle submenu ........................... 211
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 113
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety note ...................... 25 Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Owner's Manua l.................... 23
Outside temperature display ........... 200
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 65 P
Paint code .......................................... 326
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 287
Panic alarm .......................................... 39
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 92
Operating ......................................... 93
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 95
Rain-closing feature (when driv-
ing) .................................................. 94
Rain-closing feature (when the
engine is switched off) ..................... 94
Reversing feature ............................. 93
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 155
Parking brake ................................ 157
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 105
Reversing camera .......................... 184
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Reversing camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 179
Driving system ............................... 177
Function/note s............................. 177
Important safety notes .................. 177
Problems (faults) ........................... 180
Sensor rang e................................. 177
Warning display ............................. 178
Parking brake
Applying automatically (vehicles
with automatic transmission) ......... 158
Applying automatically (vehicles
with manual transmission) ............. 158 Index
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Applying or releasing manuall
y...... 157
Display message ............................ 219
Electric parking brake .................... 157
Emergency braking ........................ 158
General information ....................... 157
Releasing automaticall y................. 158
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 229
Switching on/of f........................... 108
Parking Pilot
Cancelling ...................................... 184
Detecting parking spaces .............. 181
Display Message ............................ 235
Exiting a parking space .................. 183
Function/note s............................. 180
Important safety notes .................. 180
Parking .......................................... 182
Towing a trailer .............................. 180
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 226
Indicator lamps ................................ 40
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 226
Petrol .................................................. 328
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 65
Phone book
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 290
Power socket
Boot ............................................... 276
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-Crash Safety System
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 53
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 223
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 73
Immobiliser ...................................... 73
Interior motion sensor ..................... 75
Tow-away protection ........................ 74 Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 135
General notes ................................ 135
Hill start assist ............................... 136
Manual transmission ...................... 135
Trailer ............................................ 136 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27 R
RACE START important safety notes ................... 174
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 174
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 214
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 206
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof) ................................... 94
Reading lamp ..................................... 110
Rear bench seat
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 271
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 131
Rear foglamp
Changing the bulb .......................... 113
Display message ............................ 229
Switching on/of f........................... 108
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 124
Switching on/of f........................... 124 16
Index

Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator
........................................ 44
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 104
Dipping (manual) ........................... 103
Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 152
Notes for Mercedes‑ AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 329
Refuelling process ......................... 153
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 127
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 129
Replacing bulbs
Brake lamp .................................... 113
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 112
Fitting/removing the cover (front
wheel arch) .................................... 112
Important safety notes .................. 111
Main-beam headlamp s................... 113
Overview of bulb types .................. 112
Rear fog lamp ................................ 113
Turn signals (front) ......................... 113
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 113
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 129
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 234
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 126
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 225
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Rev counter ........................................ 200
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 142
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 146
Reversing camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 186 Cleaning instructions ..................... 289
Coupling up a trailer function ........ 188
Display in the multimedia system .. 185
Function/note s............................. 184
General notes ................................ 184
Switching on/of f........................... 185
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 93
Side windows ................................... 89
Reversing function
Roller sunblind ................................. 94
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 230
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 94
Roof carrier ........................................ 273
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 292
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 333
Route guidance
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 267
Inserting/removing ........................ 267
Removing ....................................... 267
SD memory card
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 101
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 271
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 42
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 212
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 43
Adjusting the height ......................... 43
Cleaning ......................................... 291 Index
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