2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA rear view mirror

Rear view camera
General notes
Rear view camera C is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It uses guide lines to show
the area behind your vehicle in the Audio/
COMAND display.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
i The text shown in the Audio/COMAND
display depends on the language setting.
The following are examples of rear view
camera messages in the Audio/COMAND
display.
Observe the notes on cleaning ( Y
page 306).
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your imme-
diate surroundings. You are always responsi-
ble for safe maneuvering and parking. When
maneuvering or parking, make sure that there
are no persons, animals or objects in the area
in which you are maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in a limited manner: R
if the trunk lid is open R
in heavy rain, snow or fog R
at night or in very dark places R
if the camera is exposed to very bright light R
if the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker) R
if there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in
winter R
if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
Observe the notes on cleaning
( Y
page 306) R
if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
The field of vision and other functions of the
rear view camera may be restricted due to
additional accessories on the rear of the vehi-
cle (e.g. license plate holder, bicycle rack).
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera X
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey
is in position 2 in the ignition lock. X
Make sure that the Activation by R
gear function is selected in Audio 20/
COMAND; see the Digital Operator's Man-
ual. X
Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown with
guide lines in the Audio 20/COMAND dis-
play.
The image from the rear view camera is
available throughout the maneuvering
process.
To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to P or after
driving forwards a short distance.
Displays in the Audio 20/COMAND dis-
play
The rear view camera may show a distorted
view of obstacles, show them incorrectly or
not at all. The rear view camera does not show
objects in the following positions: R
very close to the rear bumper R
under the rear bumper R
in close range above the handle on the
trunk lid200
Driving systems
Driving and parking

The cup holder and the rubber mat under-
neath can be removed for cleaning. Clean
them with clean, lukewarm water only. X
To remove: carefully pull in upper sections
of cup holder C on the driver's and front-
passenger sides until they release. X
Lift the cup holder upwards D until it can
be removed.
X
To install: insert cup holder into lateral
curved sections D in the stowage com-
partment. Insert the cup holder so that the
wedge of the upper section of cup
holder C faces forwards.X
Press the cup holder downwards until it
engages on the right and left-hand sides.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
! Do not sit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it.
! Close the cup holder before folding the
rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup
holder could be damaged. X
Fold down the rear seat armrest. X
To open: press the front of cup holder C
or D .
Cup holder C or D extends automatically. X
To close: slide cup holder C or D back
until it engages.
Sun visors
Overview
G WARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving.
C
Mirror light D
Bracket

Information on the data stored in the vehicle
( Y
page 27).
Information on Roadside Assistance
( Y
page 23).
Downloading routes Downloading routes allows you to transfer
and save predefined routes in the navigation
system.
A route can be prepared and sent by either a
customer service representative or under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Each route can include up to four way points.
Once a route has been received by the navi-
gation system, you will see the External
route ICON_POI_Category Name_1 has
been saved to "Previous destina‐
tions". Would you like to start nav‐
igation? message on the Audio 20 display.
The route is saved. X
To start route guidance: select Yes .
An overview of the route is shown in the
display.
If you select No , the saved route can be
called up later in the navigation menu. X
Select Start .
Starting route guidance.
Downloaded and saved routes can be called
up again.
You can find further information in the sepa-
rate COMAND/Audio 20 operating instruc-
tions.
Speed alert
You can define the upper speed limit, which
must not be exceeded by the vehicle.
If this selected speed is exceeded by the vehi-
cle, a message will be sent to the Customer
Assistance Center. The Customer Assistance
Center then forwards this information to you.
You can select the way in which you receive
this information beforehand. Possible options
include text message, e-mail or an automated
call. The data you receive contains the following
information: R
the location where the speed limit was
exceeded R
the time at which the speed limit was
exceeded R
the selected speed limit which was excee-
ded
Geo fencing Geo fencing allows you to select areas which
the vehicle should not enter or leave. You will
be informed if the vehicle crosses the boun-
daries of the selected areas. You can select
the way in which you receive this information
beforehand. Possible options include text
message, e-mail or an automated call.
The area can be determined as either a circle
or a polygon with a maximum of ten corners.
You can specify up to ten areas simultane-
ously. Different settings are possible for each
area.
These settings can be called up under "Own-
ers Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Alternatively, you can trigger an MB Info call
and inform the customer service representa-
tive that you wish to activate geo fencing.
Currently inactive areas can be activated by
text message.
Triggering the vehicle alarm
With this function, you can trigger the vehi-
cle's panic alarm via text message. An alarm
sounds and the exterior lighting flashes.
Depending on the setting, the panic alarm
lasts five or ten seconds. Afterwards, the
alarm switches off.
Garage door opener
General notes
The HomeLink ®
garage door opener integra-
ted in the rear-view mirror allows you to oper- Features 289
Stowage and features Z

ate up to three different door and gate sys-
tems.
Use the integrated garage door opener only
on garage doors that: R
have safety stop and reverse features and R
meet current U.S. federal safety standards
Once programed, the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror will assume the
function of the garage door system's remote
control. Please also read the operating
instructions for the garage door system.
When programming a garage door opener,
park the vehicle outside the garage. Do not
run the engine while programming.
Certain garage door drives are incompatible
with the integrated garage door opener. If you
have difficulty programing the integrated
garage door opener, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Alternatively, you can call the following tele-
phone assistance services: R
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes R
Canada: Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100 R
HomeLink ®
hotline 1-800-355-3515 (free
of charge)
More information on HomeLink ®
and/or
compatible products is also available online
at http://www.homelink.com.
Notes on the declaration of conformity
( Y
page 25).
USA: FCC ID: CB2HMIHL4
Canada: IC: 279B-HMIHL4
Important safety notes
G WAR NING
When you operate or program the garage door
wit h the integrated garage door opener, per-
sons in the range of movement of the garage
door can become trapped or struck by the
garage door. There is a risk of injury. When using the integrated garage door
opener, always make sure that nobody is
wit hin the range of movement of the garage
door.
G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces wit h-
out sufficient ventilation.
Programming Programing buttons
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
( Y
page 290).
Garage door remote control