2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class heating

Fuel filler flapOpening ........................................ .138
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 178
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 310
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 80
Before changing .............................2 79
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 280
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 280
Important safety notes .................. 279
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 251
General notes ................................ 249
Important safety notes .................. 249
Opening/closing the garage door .. 251
Problems when programming ........2 51
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 249
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 250
Gasoline ............................................. 310
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 185
Genuine parts ...................................... 23
Glove box ...........................................2 34
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 27
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 78
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 91
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 92 Adjusting (rear) ................................ 92
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 102
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 00
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 101
Display message ............................ 200
Replacing bulbs .............................1 05
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Hill start assist .................................. 124
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 156
Deactivating ................................... 156
Display message ............................ 205
Function/notes .............................1 56
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 27
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 55
Display message ............................ 213
Important safety notes .................. 254
Opening ......................................... 254
Horn ...................................................... 31
Hydroplaning ..................................... 147
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 67
Indicator lamp
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 105
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Settings ......................................... 183
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 174
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................1 03
Overview ........................................ 102
Index11

Turn signals (front) .........................105
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 105
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 204
Warning lamp ................................. 222
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........118
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 195
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 131
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 85
Roller sunblind ................................. 86
Side windows ................................... 81
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 86
Roof carrier ........................................ 238
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 265
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 314
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 27
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 53
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 232
Inserting/removing ........................ 232
Removing ....................................... 232
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 27Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 27
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 43
Cleaning ......................................... 264
Correct usage .................................. 42
Fastening ......................................... 43
Important safety guidelines ............. 41
Introduction ..................................... 40
Releasing ......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 216
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 91
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 90
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 93
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ..................................................9 2
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 91
Cleaning the cover ......................... 264
Correct driver's seat position ........... 89
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 236
Important safety notes .................... 89
Seat heating problem ...................... 94
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 98
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 93
Securing cargo .................................. 237
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 264
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 262
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 183
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 312
Coolant (engine) ............................ 312
Eng

ine oil ....................................... 311
Fuel ................................................ 309
Important safety notes .................. 309
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 313
Washer fluid ................................... 313
Setting the air distribution ............... 115
16Index

Center console
Center console, upper section
FunctionPage
:Multimedia system (see the
separate operating instruc-
tions)
;cSeat heating93
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
AMG adaptive sport suspen-
sion system (left side)
158
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
adjusts the exhaust flap of
the AMG performance
exhaust system (right side)
126
=cParking Assist
PARKTRONIC161
FunctionPage
?è ECO start/stop func-
tion124
A£ Hazard warning lamps101
BPASSENGER AIR BAG indica-
tor lamp40
CDYNAMIC SELECT button127
åMercedes-AMG vehi-
cles: ESP®65
34Center console
At a glance

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning.
XLock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the
SmartKey.
XHave the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote con-
trol function:
XUnlock (Ypage 76) or lock (Ypage 76) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
XHave the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The engine cannot be
started using the Smart-
Key.The on-board voltage is too low.
XSwitch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
XCheck the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Ypage 273).
or
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 273).
or
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine cannot be
started using the Start/
Stop button. The Smart-
Key is in the vehicle.The vehicle is locked.
XUnlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheck the SmartKey battery (Ypage 72) and replace it if necessary
(Ypage 72).
If this does not work:
XStart your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
XStart your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
You have lost a Smart-
Key.XHave the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
XReport the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
XIf necessary, have the locks changed as well.
You have lost the
mechanical key.XReport the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
XIf necessary, have the locks changed as well.
74SmartKey
Opening and closing

motion. This could cause you to lose control ofthe vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Always make sure that the driver's seat is
engaged before starting the vehicle.
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or
other vehicle occupants could be trapped and
thereby injured. Children in particular could
accidentally press the electrical seat adjust-
ment buttons and become trapped. There is a
risk of injury.
While moving the seats, make sure that your
hands or other body parts do not get under the
lever assembly of the seat adjustment sys-
tem.
!To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
Rkeep liquids from spilling on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat heat-
ing should also not be used to dry the seats.
Rclean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
Rdo not transport heavy loads on the seats.
Do not place sharp objects on the seat
cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The
seats should only be occupied by passen-
gers, if possible.
Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating materi-
als, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers,
child seats or booster seats.
!Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell under or behind the seats when mov-
ing the seats back. There is a risk that the
seats and/or the objects could be damaged.
iFurther related subjects:
Rcargo compartment enlargement (folding
down the rear seats) (Ypage 236)
Adjusting the seats manually
Vehicles without the seating comfort
package
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment:
XLift handle :and slide the seat forwards or
backwards.
XRelease lever :again.
Make sure that you hear the seat engage in
position.
Backrest angle:
XRelieve the pressure on the backrest.
XTurn handwheel =forwards or backwards.
Seat height:
XPull handle ;upwards or push it down
repeatedly until the seat has reached the
desired height.
90Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

:Raises thebackrest contour
;Soften sth ebackrest contour
=Lowers th ebackrest contour
?Harden sth ebackrest contour
AMG Performance Seat
Vehicles wit helectrically adjustable seats: to
adjust th econtour of th eseat and for improve d
lateral support ,you can individually adjust th e
fron tseats.
Adjusting th esid ebolsters of th esea tcush -
ion
XTo set th esid ebolsters of th esea tcush -
ion narrower: press button:.
XTo set th esid ebolsters of th esea tcush -
ion wider: press butto n;.
Adjusting th esid ebolsters of th esea tback -
res t
XTo set th esid ebolsters of th esea tback -
res tnarrower: press butto n=.
XTo set th esid ebolsters of th esea tback -
res twider: press butto n?.
Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off
GWARNIN G
Repeatedly switching on th eseat heating can
caus eth eseat cushion and backrest pads to
become ver yhot .The healt hof person swit h
limite dtemperature sensitivit yor alimite d
abilit yto reac tto excessively high tempera-
tures may be affecte dor they may eve nsuffer
burn-like injuries. There is aris kof injury.
Therefore ,do no tswitch th eseat heating on
repeatedly.
The three red indicator lamp sin th ebutto nindi-
cat eth eheating level you hav eselected.
The system automatically switches down from
level 3to level 2after approximately eigh t
minutes.
The system automatically switches down from
level 2to level 1after approximately te n
minutes.
The system automatically switches off approx -
imately 20 minute safter it is set to level 1.
XTurn theSmartKey to position 1or 2in th e
ignition loc k (Ypage 121).
XTo switch on: press button: repeatedly
until th edesired heating level is set .
XTo switch off:press butto n: repeatedly
until all th eindicator lamp sgo out .
iIf thebattery voltag eis to olow, th eseat
heating may switch off .
Seats93
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z

Problems with the seat heating
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The seat heating has
switched off prematurely
or cannot be switched
on.The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum-
ers are switched on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the
rear window defroster or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating will switch
back on automatically.
Steering wheel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
Adjusting the steering wheel
GWARNING
If the steering wheel is unlocked while the
vehicle is in motion, it could change position
unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Before starting off, make sure the steering
wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
:Release lever
;Adjusts the steering wheel height
=Adjusts the steering wheel position (fore-
and-aft adjustment)
XPush release lever :down completely.
The steering column is unlocked.
XAdjust the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion.
XPush release lever :up completely.
The steering column is locked.
XCheck if the steering column is locked. When
doing so, try to push the steering wheel up or down or try to move it in the fore-and-aft
direction.
94Steering wheel
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
XAnti-glare mode:flick anti-glare lever :for-
wards or back.
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 121).
XExterior mirror on the front-passenger side:
press button ;.
Exterior mirror on the driver's side: press but-
ton :.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding but-
ton lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after some
time. You can adjust the selected exterior
mirror using button =as long as the indicator
lamp is lit.
XPress button =up, down, or to the right or
left until you have adjusted the exterior mirror
to the correct position. You should have a
good overview of traffic conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger field
of vision.
After the engine has been started, the exterior
mirrors are automatically heated at low outside temperatures. Heating takes a maximum of ten
minutes.
iYou can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster.
Mirrors95
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z