2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA COUPE fuel

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

Fuel ................................................ 159
General .......................................... 159
Icy road surfaces ........................... 162
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 161
New brake pads/linings ................ 161
Running-in tips ............................... 132
Snow chains .................................. 313
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 107
The first 1500 km .......................... 132
Towing a trailer .............................. 196
Wet road surface ........................... 161
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 206
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 141
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................. 141
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Climate control (air conditioning) .. 119
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC) .......................... 120 E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 219
Function/note s................................ 72
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 159
On-board computer ....................... 204
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 138
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 137
Deactivating/activating ................. 138
General information ....................... 137
Important safety notes .................. 137
Introduction ................................... 137
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53 Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 85
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 78
Inserting .......................................... 79
Locking vehicle ................................ 85
Removing ......................................... 79
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 85
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 324
Important safety notes .................. 323
Removing ....................................... 324
Emergency unlocking
Boot ................................................. 88
Vehicle ............................................. 85
Engine
Display message ............................ 231
ECO start/stop function ................ 137
Engine number ............................... 327
Jump-starting ................................. 301
Running irregularly ......................... 139
Starting (important safety notes )... 134
Starting problems .......................... 139
Starting the engine with the key .... 135
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 135
Stopping ........................................ 156
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 307
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 255
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 325
Problem (fault) ............................... 139
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 331
Checking the oil level ..................... 282
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 282
Display message ............................ 233
Filling capacity ............................... 331
Notes about oil grade s................... 330
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 282
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 213
Topping up ..................................... 283 10
Index

Entering an address
See also Digital Owner's Manual .. .259
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 24
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 214
Characteristics ................................. 70
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 71
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ................. 70
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .209
Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety guidelines ............. 70
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 252
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 70
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 289
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 104
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 213
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Parking position ............................. 105
Resetting ....................................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106 F
Fault message see Display messages Favourites
Overview ........................................ 260
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 293
First-aid kit ......................................... 293
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 321
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 322
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 319
Raising the vehicl e......................... 320
Removing a whee l.......................... 321
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 319
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare whee l................................... 318
MOExtended tyre s......................... 295
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 294
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 296
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 278
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 325
Two-way radio ................................ 325
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 226
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 47
Problems ......................................... 50
System self-test ............................... 49
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 329
Consumption statistics .................. 203
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 204
Displaying the range ...................... 204
Driving tip s.................................... 159
E10 ................................................ 328
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Grade (petrol) ................................ 328
Important safety notes .................. 328
Low outside temperatures ............. 330
Notes for CLA 250 ......................... 329
Notes for Mercedes ‑AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 329 Index
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Problem (malfunction) ...................1
55
Quality (diesel )............................... 330
Refuelling ....................................... 152
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 328
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 154
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 234
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Gaug e.............................................. 32
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 328
Problem (malfunction) ................... 155
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 309
Before changing ............................. 308
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 308
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 309
Important safety notes .................. 308 G
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 213
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 214
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 24
Glove compartment .......................... 269
Google™ Local Search
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259 H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 87
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 246
Switching on/of f........................... 109
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 100
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 100
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 100
Headlamp flasher .............................. 109 Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 110
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 287
Hill start assist .................................. 136
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 173
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message ............................ 234
Function/note s............................. 172
Home address
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
Horn ...................................................... 30 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 73
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 254
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 255
Engine diagnostics ......................... 255
SPORT handling mode ................... 253
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 228
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Setting s......................................... 210
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 200
Interior lighting
Control ........................................... 111
Overview ........................................ 110
Reading lamp ................................. 110
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 75
Function ........................................... 75
Priming ............................................ 75
Switching off .................................... 75
iPod ®
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259 12
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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Display message ............................ 224
Fastening ......................................... 43
Important safety guidelines ............ .41
Introduction .....................................41
Rear seat belt status indicato r .........44
Releasin g......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 99
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 101
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 99
Cleaning the cover ......................... 291
Correct driver's seat position ........... 97
Important safety notes .................... 97
Seat heating problem .................... 102
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 101
Securing luggage ............................... 272
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 289
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 210
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 331
Coolant (engine) ............................ 332
Engine oil ....................................... 330
Fuel ................................................ 327
Important safety notes .................. 327
Washer fluid ................................... 332
Setting the air distribution ............... 122
Setting the airflow ............................ 123
Setting the date/time format
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
Setting the language
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259 Setting the time
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 213
On-board computer ....................... 210
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 214
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 142
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 108
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 90
Convenience opening ...................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 89
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Resetting ......................................... 91
Reversing feature ............................. 89
Sidebag ................................................ 46
SIM card
Inserting ........................................ 265
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
SMS
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
Snow chains ...................................... 313
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 276
General notes ................................ 276
Rear compartment ......................... 276
Sound
Switching on/of f........................... 260
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Spectacles compartment ................. 269
Speed limiter
Display message ............................ 237
Important safety notes .................. 165
Selecting ........................................ 165
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 210
Digital ............................................ 204
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 200
Selecting a display uni t.................. 210 18
Index

SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................71
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 174
Important safety notes .................. 174
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 134
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 134
STEER CONTROL ..................................73
Steering
Display message ............................2 45
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 102
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 201
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Gearshift paddle s........................... 150
Important safety notes .................. 102
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 150
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 214
Stowage compartment
Map pockets .................................. 270
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 269
Armrest (under) ............................. 270
Centre console .............................. 269
Centre console (rear) ..................... 270
Cup holde r..................................... 273
Glove compartment ....................... 269
Important safety information ......... 268
Spectacles compartment ............... 269
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 270
Stowage net ....................................... 270
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 270
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 272
Summer tyres .................................... 312 Sun visor
............................................ 275
Suspension
Adaptive Damping System ............. 176
Suspension settings
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 175
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 266 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 229
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 327
Information .................................... 325
Trailer load s................................... 334
Tyres/wheels ................................. 323
Vehicle data ................................... 333
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 207
Authorising a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 263
Connecting a Mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 262
Display message ............................ 246
Introduction ................................... 207
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 207
Number from the phone book ........ 207
Redialling ....................................... 208
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 207
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 263
Telephone compartment ................ 270
Telephone module with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) Activating and connecting the
module ........................................... 264
Charging a mobile phone ............... 266
Connecting the mobile phone ........ 265
Connecting the module via a USB
cable .............................................. 264
Data modem mode ........................ 265 Index
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Vehicle dimensions
........................... 333
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 85
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 326
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 294
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 130
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 206
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
VIN
Seat ............................................... 327
Type plate ...................................... 326 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 250
Active Brake Assist ........................ 257
Brakes ........................................... 249
Distance warning signal ................. 257
ESP ®
.............................................. 252
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 253
Fuel tank ........................................ 255
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 163
LIM (Distance Pilot DISTRONIC) .... 168
LIM (variable limiter) ...................... 165
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 40
Reserve fue l................................... 255
Seat belt ........................................ 248
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 258
Warning triangle ................................ 293
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 246
Weather display (COMAND Online)
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 323
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 322
Wheel chock ...................................... 319
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 318
Changing/replacing ....................... 318
Checking ........................................ 310
Cleaning ......................................... 288
Emergency spare whee l................. 323 Fitting a new wheel ........................ 321
Important safety notes .................. 310
Information on driving .................... 310
Removing a whee
l.......................... 321
Storing ........................................... 319
Tightening torque ........................... 322
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 323
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 225
Operation ......................................... 46
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 288
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 123
Windscreen washer system
Important safety notes .................. 332
Topping up ..................................... 284
Windscreen wipers
Display message ............................ 246
Problem (malfunction) ................... 116
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 115
Switching on/of f........................... 114
Winter driving
General notes ................................ 312
Winter operation
Slippery road surfaces ................... 162
Snow chains .................................. 313
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 211
M+S tyre s...................................... 312
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 288
Important safety notes .................. 115
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 291
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/of f........................... 123 22
Index