2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA display

Warning lamp ................................. 270
Warning message .......................... 338
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 312
Tire pressure not reached .............. 314
Tire pressure reached .................... 314
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 350
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 349
Bar (definition) .............................. .3 48
Changing a wheel .......................... 351
Characteristics .............................. 348
Checking ........................................ 329
Curb weight (definition) ................. 350
Definition of terms ......................... 348
Direction of rotation ...................... 351
Display message ............................ 250
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 351
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 349
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 348
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 349
General notes ................................ 355
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 349
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 349
Important safety notes .................. 328
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 349
Information on driving .................... 328
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 349
Labeling (overview) ........................ 345
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 350
Load index ..................................... 347
Load index (definition) ................... 349
M+S tires ....................................... 330
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 350
Maximum loaded vehicle weig ht
( d
efinition) ..................................... 349
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 350
Maximum tire load ......................... 347
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 350 MOExtended tires .......................... 330
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 350
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 350
Replacing ....................................... 351
Service life ..................................... 330
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 350
Speed rating (definition) ................ 349
Storing ........................................... 351
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 348
Summer tires ................................. 330
Temperature .................................. 344
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 350
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 350
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 350
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 349
Tire size (data) ............................... 355
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 345
Tire tread ....................................... 329
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 350
Total load limit (definition) ............. 351
Traction ......................................... 344
Traction (definition) ....................... 350
Tread wear ..................................... 344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 343
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 349
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 350
Wheel and tire combination ........... 357
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 349
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 61
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 325
Important safety notes .................. 321
Installing the towing eye ................ 322
Removing the towing eye ............... 323
Towing a trailer
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
To w ing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 321
Installing the towing eye ................ 32218
Index

Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 324
Removing the towing eye ............... 323
Transporting the vehicle ................ 324
With both axles on the ground ....... 323
With front axle raised .................... .3 23
Towing eye ......................................... 310
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ..................... .1 57
Transporting the vehicle .................. 324
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .3 07
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 14
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 213
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 215
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 87
Emergency release button .............. .8 8
Important safety notes .................... 85
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................ .8 6
Opening automatically from
inside ............................................... 87
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 86
Trunk emergency release button ...... .8 8
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 255
Opening dimensions ...................... 371
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 371
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 123
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 123
Display message ............................ 240
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 362
Installation ..................................... 362
Transmission output (maximum) .... 362
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 85
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 84
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 223
V Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 279
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 253
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings .......................... 221
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Loading .......................................... 339
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 85
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 355
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 172
Pulling away ................................... 150
Raising ........................................... 352
Reporting problems ......................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 352
Transporting .................................. 324
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 85
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 76
Vehicle data ................................... 371
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 371
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 371
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 371
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 85
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 364
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 310
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 142
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 217
VIN
Seat ............................................... 364 Index 19

Type plate ...................................... 364
WWarning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 261
Brakes .......................................... .2 60
Check Engine ................................. 267
Coolant .......................................... 267
Distance warning ........................... 269
ESP ®
.............................................. 263
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 264
Fuel tank ........................................ 267
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 182
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG ..................... .4 3
Reserv e fuel .................................. .2 67
Restraint system ............................ 266
Seat belt ........................................ 258
SPORT handling mode ................... 264
Tire pressure monitor .................... 270
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 256
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 357
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 355
Wheel chock ...................................... 352
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 351
Checking ........................................ 329
Cleaning ......................................... 304
General notes ................................ 355
Important safety notes .................. 328
Information on driving .................... 328
Interchanging/changing ................ 351
Mounting a new wheel ................... 354
Removing a wheel .......................... 354
Storing .......................................... .3 51
Tightening torque ........................... 355
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 355
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 236
Operation ......................................... 50
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 139 Windshield washer system
Adding wa sher fl uid ....................... 299
Important safety notes .................. 370
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 256
Problem (malfunction) ................... 128
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 125
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 177
Snow chains .................................. 331
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 330
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 330
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 305
Important safety notes .................. 125
Replacing (windshield) ................... 125
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 307
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Z
ZONE function
Switching on/off ........................... 13820
Index

Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
Function Page
C
Sp eedometer
Sp eedometer segments 210
D
Multifunction display 213

Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
C
Multifunction display 213
D
Audio 20 or COMAND dis-
play (see the separate oper-
ating instructions) Function Page

See "Children in the vehicle" for information
on infants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle restraint systems for infants and
children ( Y
page 58).
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Modifications to the restraint system may
cause it to no longer work as intended. The
restraint system may then not perform its
intended protective function and may fail in an
accident or trigger unexpectedly, for example.
This poses an increased risk of injury or even
fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic
components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
details. USA only: for further information con-
tact our Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1 ‑ 800 ‑ 367 ‑ 6372).
Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and
at regular intervals while the engine is run-
ning. Therefore, malfunctions can be detec-
ted in good time.
The u restraint system warning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up when the igni-
tion is switched on. It goes out no later than a
few seconds after the vehicle is started. The
components of the restraint system are in
operational readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the u
restraint system warning lamp: R
does not light up after the ignition is
switched on R
does not go out after a few seconds with
the engine running R
lights up again while the engine is running G WARNING
If restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint
system components may be triggered unin-
tentionally or might not be triggered at all in
the event of an accident with a high rate of
vehicle deceleration. This can affect the Emer-
gency Tensioning Device or air bag, for exam-
ple. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp C
and PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp D are part of the Occupant Classifica-
tion System (OCS).
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag. R
PASSENGER 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. R
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag is deactiva-
ted. It will then not be deployed in the event
of an accident.Occupant safety 43
Safety Z

The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front air bag. R
PASSENGER 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. R
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the
front-passenger front air bag is deactiva-
ted. It will then not be deployed in the event
of 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 ( Y
page 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.
G WARNING
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: R
the 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 R
the front-passenger seat has been moved
back as far back as possible. R
the 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. G WARNING
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"
( Y
page 55).
G WARNING
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: R
come into contact with the vehicle's inte-
rior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
cator lamp is lit, for example R
be 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.52
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Safety

G DANGER
If th e PASSENGER AI R BA G OF F indicator
lamp remain s lit after th e system self-test , th e
front-passenger fron t air bag is disabled. It will
no t be deployed in th e event of an accident. In
this case, th e front-passenger fron t air bag
canno t perfor m it s intended protective func-
tion , e.g. when a person is seated in th e front-
passenger seat .
That person could, for example, come int o
contact wit h th e vehicle's interior, especially
if th e person is sitting to o close to th e dash -
board. This poses an increased ris k of injury or
eve n fatal injury.
Whe n th e front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensur e that:R
th e classification of th e person in th e front-
passenger seat is correc t and th e front-
passenger fron t air bag is enabled or disa-
bled in accordanc e wit h th e person in th e
front-passenger seat R
th e person is seated properly wit h a cor-
rectl y fastene d seatbeltR
th e front-passenger seat has been moved
bac k as far bac k as possibl e
If th e PASSENGER AI R BA G OF F indicator
lamp remain s lit when it should not, th e front-
passenger seat may no t be used . Do no t
instal l a child restrain t system on th e front-
passenger seat . Hav
e th e O ccupant Classifi-
ca tion Syste m (OCS ) checke d and repaire d
immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
G WARNIN G
Objects between th e seat surfac e and th e
child restrain t system could affec t OCS oper -
ation . This could result in th e front-passenger
air bag no t functioning as intended during an
accident. This poses an increased ris k of
injury or eve n fatal injury.
Do no t plac e any objects between th e seat
surfac e and th e child restrain t system. The
entire base of th e child restrain t system mus t
always res t on th e seat cushion of th e front-
passenger seat . The backrest of th e forward - facing child restrain t system must, as far as
possible, be resting on th e backrest of th e
front-passenger seat . Always compl y wit h th e
child restrain t system manufacturer' s instal -
lation instructions.
Afte r th e system self-test , th e PASSENGER
AI R BA G OF F or PASSENGER AI R BA G ON
indicator lamp displays th e status of th e front-
passenger fron t air bag ( Y
page 51) .
Fo r mor e information about th e OCS , see
"Problem s wit h th e Occupant Classification
System" ( Y
page 55) .54
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Safety