2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class Dynamic control

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................22
Introduction .......................................... .22
Operation ............................................... 22
Introduction ......................................... 23
Protecting the environment ...................2 3
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .23
Operator's Manual ................................. 24
Service and vehicle operation ................2 4
Operating safety .................................... 26
QR codes for the rescue card ................2 8
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 28
Information on copyright ....................... 30
At a glance ........................................... 31
Cockpit .................................................. 31
Instrument cluster ................................. 32
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33
Center console ...................................... 34
Door control panel ................................. 37
Overhead control panel .........................3 8
Safety................................................... 39
Panic alarm ............................................ 39
Occupant safety .................................... 39
Children in the vehicle ........................... 53
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 59
Driving safety systems ........................... 60
Protection against theft .........................6 7
Opening and closing...........................69
SmartKey ............................................... 69
Doors ..................................................... 75
Trunk ..................................................... 77
Side windows ......................................... 80
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 84
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....89
Correct driver's seat position ............... .89
Seats ..................................................... 89
Steering wheel ....................................... 94 Mirrors ................................................... 95
Memory function ................................... 97
Lights and windshield wipers
............99
Exterior lighting ..................................... 99
Interior lighting .................................... 102
Replacing bulbs ................................... 103
Windshield wipers ................................ 106
Climate control ................................. 109
Overview of climate control systems ... 109
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 114
Air vents .............................................. 119
Driving and parking ..........................120
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 120
Driving ................................................. 120
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ......... 127
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 128
Automatic transmission ....................... 129
Refueling ............................................. 137
Parking ................................................ 140
Driving tips .......................................... 143
Driving systems ................................... 148
On-board computer and displays ....174
Important safety notes ........................ 174
Displays and operation ........................ 174
Menus and submenus ......................... 177
Display messages ................................ 188
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 216
Multimedia system ...........................227
General notes ...................................... 227
Important safety notes ........................ 227
Function restrictions ............................ 227
Operating system ................................ 228
Stowage and features ......................233
Loading guidelines ............................... 233
Stowage areas ..................................... 233
2Contents

Hiding a service message .............. 258
Information about Service .............258
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 258
Service message ............................ 258
Special service requirements ......... 258
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 67
Function ...........................................6 7
Switching off the alarm .................... 67
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 183
Display message ............................ 205
Function/notes ............................. 169
Audio 20
Switching on/off ........................... 228
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 180
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 201
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 259
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 125
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 125
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 99
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 132
Changing gear ............................... 132
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 129
Drive program ................................ 133
Drive program display .................... 129
Driving tips .................................... 132
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 127
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 128
Emergency running mode .............. 137
Engaging drive position .................. 131
Engaging neutral ............................ 130 Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 131
Engaging park position automati-
cally ...............................................
130
Eng

aging reverse gear ................... 130
Engaging the park position ............ 129
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 133
Kickdown ....................................... 133
Manual shifting .............................. 135
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 185
Overview ........................................ 129
Problem (malfunction) ................... 137
Pulling away ................................... 124
Selector lever ................................ 131
Starting the engine ........................ 123
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 135
Transmission position display ........ 131
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 129
Transmission positions .................. 132
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 137
B
Back button ....................................... 228
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 200
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 60
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Replacing ......................................... 72
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 273
Display message ............................ 203
Important safety notes .................. 271
Jump starting ................................. 273
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 183
Display message ............................ 206
Notes/function .............................. 171
Index5

ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 63
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 60
STEER CONTROL ............................. 66
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 150
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 160
Parking Pilot .................................. 162
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 157
Start-off assist ............................... 157
Driving systems
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 158
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 169
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 171
Cruise control ................................ 148
Display message ............................ 205
HOLD function ............................... 156
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 172
Lane Tracking package .................. 171
Rear view camera .......................... 166
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 132
Brakes ........................................... 145
Break-in period .............................. 120
Checking brake lining thickness .... 146
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 155
Downhill gradient ........................... 145
Drinking and driving ....................... 143
Driving in winter ............................. 147
Driving on flooded roads ................ 147
Driving on wet roads ...................... 147
Exhaust check ............................... 143
Fuel ................................................ 143
General .......................................... 143
Hydroplaning ................................. 147
Icy road surfaces ........................... 147
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 146
Snow chains .................................. 285
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 120
Wet road surface ........................... 145
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 180
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227 DYNAMIC SELECT button
Climate control (3-zone automaticclimate control) ............................. 114
Climate control (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 111
DYNAMIC SELECT button (al l ve
hi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 127
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................. 128
E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ................................ 66
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 144
On-board computer ....................... 177
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 125
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 125
Deactivating/activating ................. 126
General information ....................... 125
Important safety notes .................. 125
Introduction ................................... 124
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 76
Trunk ............................................... 80
Vehicle ............................................. 76
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 51
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 222
Display message ............................ 202
ECO start/stop function ................ 124
Engine number ............................... 309
Irregular running ............................ 126
Jump-starting ................................. 273
Starting problems .......................... 126
Index9

iMercedes-AMG vehicles
FunctionPage
:Ashtray240
Cigarette lighter241
Socket241
Stowage compartment233
;Selector lever131
=Manual gearshifting (perma-
nent setting)135
FunctionPage
?DYNAMIC SELECT controller128
ACup holder238
BStowage compartment with
Media Interface233
CMultimedia system control-
ler (see the separate operat-
ing instructions)
36Center console
At a glance

BSwitches cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Ypage 114)
CSwitches the rear window defroster on/off (Ypage 117)
Notes on using the air-conditioning
system
Air-conditioning system
Below, you can find a number of notes and rec-
ommendations to help you use the air-condi-
tioning system optimally.
RSwitch on the air-conditioning system by turn- ing control knob Aclockwise to the desired
position (except position 0).
RSet the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
RRecommendation for avoiding misted
windows at low exterior temperatures or
in rain: switch on the ¿cooling with dehu-
midification function (
Ypage 114).
Set air distribution to ¯and if possible
switch off PandO (
Ypage 115).
Deactivate air-recirculation mode e
(
Ypage 118).
Set airflow control Ato a setting between 3
and 6(
Ypage 116).
RRecommendation for rapid cooling or
heating of the vehicle interior: briefly set
airflow control Ato a setting between 3and
6 (
Ypage 116).
RRecommendation for a constant vehicle
interior temperature: set airflow controlA
to a setting between 1and 3(
Ypage 116).
RRecommendation for air distribution in
winter: select the Oand¯ settings
(
Ypage 115).
Recommendation for air distribution in
summer: select the PorP and¯
settings (
Ypage 115).
ROnly use the "Windshield defrosting" function
briefly until the windshield is clear again.
ROnly use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if
there are unpleasant outside odors or when in
a tu
nnel. The windows could otherwise fog up,
since no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in
air-recirculation mode.
RIf you change the settings of the climate con-
trol system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds at
the bottom of the screen in the multimedia
system display; see separate operating
instructions. You will see the current settings
of the various climate control functions.
DYNAMIC SELECT button (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
You can choose between various drive programs
with the DYNAMIC SELECT button
(
Ypage 127).
If you have selected drive program E:
Rwhen heating, the electrical heater booster is
deactivated and in the warming-up phase
heat output is reduced
Rthe rear window defroster running time is
reduced
Depending on the configuration, climate set-
tings may also be influenced in the drive pro-
gram I.
If you have selected drive program Cor S, cli-
mate settings are not influenced.
ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off, the climate
control system only operates at a reduced capa-
city. If you require the full climate control output,
you can switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button (
Ypage 126).
Overview of climate control systems111
Climate control

instructions. You will see the current settings
of the various climate control functions.
DYNAMIC SELECT button (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
You can choose between various drive programs
with the DYNAMIC SELECT button
(
Ypage 127).
If you have selected drive program E:
Rwhen heating, the electrical heater booster is
deactivated and in the warming-up phase
heat output is reduced
Rthe rear window defroster running time is
reduced
Depending on the configuration, climate set-
tings may also be influenced in the drive pro-
gram I.
If you have selected drive program Cor S, cli-
mate settings are not influenced.
ECO start/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off, the climate
control system only operates at a reduced capa-
city. If you require the full climate control output,
you can switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button (
Ypage 126).
Operating the climate control sys-
tems
Activating/deactivating climate con-
trol
General notes
When the climate control is switched off, the air
supply and air circulation are also switched off.
The windows could fog up. Therefore, switch off
climate control only briefly
Air-conditioning system
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 121).
XTo switch on: turn controlAclockwise to
the desired position (except position 0)
(
Ypage 110).
XTo switch off: turn controlAcounter-clock-
wise to position 0(Ypage 110).
Dual-zone automatic climate control
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 121).
XTo activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to auto-
matic mode.
or
XPress the ^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
XTo deactivate: press the^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button lights
up.
iDual-zone automatic climate control: switch
on climate control primarily using the Ã
button.
Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
General notes
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumid-
ification" function, the air inside the vehicle will
not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also
not be dehumidified. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Therefore, only deactivate the
"Cooling with air-dehumidification" function
briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function is only available when the engine is running. The
air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified
according to the temperature selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc-
tion.
Activating/deactivating
XPress the ¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button lights
up or goes out.
The indicator lamp in the button indicates that
the respective function is activated. The
"Cooling with air dehumidification" function
has a delayed switch-off feature.
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Climate control

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor.The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or
discharged.
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 273).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
XAllow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two minutes.
XTry to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine is not running
smoothly and is misfir-
ing.There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
XOnly depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter
and damage it.
XHave the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
The coolant temperature
gauge shows a value
above 248 ‡ (120 †).
The coolant warning
lamp may also be on and
a warning tone may
sound.The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no
longer being cooled sufficiently.
XStop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down.
XCheck the coolant level (Ypage 257). Observe the warning notes
as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT button to change the
drive program. Depending on the drive program
selected the following vehicle characteristics
will change:
Rthe drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
Rthe suspension (vehicles with damping sys-
tem or AMG adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem)
Rthe steering.
Rthe availability of the ECO start/stop function
Rthe climate control
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, drive program Cis
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see (
Ypage 122).
XPress DYNAMIC SELECT button :as many
times as necessary until the desired drive
program is selected.
The selected drive program appears in the
multifunction display. After five seconds the
display goes out and the status icon of the
selected drive program appears.
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles)127
Driving and parking
Z

In addition, the current drive program settings
are displayed briefly in the multimedia systemdisplay.
iIn a few countries, the ECO start/stop func-
tion is deactivated at the factory due to the
available fuel grade. In this case, the ECO
start/stop function is not available in any
drive program, regardless of the display in the
multimedia system display.
Available drive programs:
C ComfortComfortable and economi-
cal driving characteristics
SSportSporty driving characteris-
tics
IIndividualIndividual settings
E EconomyParticularly economical
driving characteristics
Additional information for drive programs
(Ypage 133).
You can also change gear yourself using the
steering wheel paddle shifters. For further infor- mation on the manual drive program
(
Ypage 135).
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT controller to change
the drive program. Depending on the drive pro-
gram selected the following vehicle character-
istics will change:
Rthe drive
Rthe transmission management
RESP®
Rthe suspension (vehicles with AMG adaptive
sport suspension system)
Rthe availability of the ECO start/stop function
Rthe availability of gliding mode
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, drive program Cis
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see (
Ypage 122).
XTurn DYNAMIC SELECT controller :as many
times as necessary until the desired drive
program is selected.
The selected drive program appears in the
multifunction display. After five seconds the
display goes out and the status icon of the
selected drive program appears.
The drive program indicator on DYNAMIC
SELECT controller :lights up in red.
Available drive programs:
I IndividualIndividual settings
C ComfortComfort-oriented, opti-
mum-economy engine and
transmission settings
SSportSporty engine and trans-
mission settings
S+ Sport PlusParticularly sporty trans-
mission settings
RaceMaximum sportiness and
engine and transmission
settings suitable for the
racetrack
Additional information for drive programs
(Ypage 133).
You can also change gear yourself using the
steering wheel paddle shifters. For further infor- mation on the manual drive program
(
Ypage 135).
128DYNAMIC SELECT controller (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Driving and parking