2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class lights

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
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Blootooth®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 232
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 231
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
Telephony ...................................... 230
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 194
Notes ............................................. 312
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................. 105
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 199
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 60
BAS .................................................. 60
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 312
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 62
Display message ............................ 189
EBD .................................................. 66
Hill start assist ............................... 124
HOLD function ............................... 156
Important safety notes .................. 145
Maintenance .................................. 146
Parking brake ................................ 141
Riding tips ...................................... 145
Warning lamp ................................. 217
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/notes ................................ 62
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 266
see Flat tire
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 175
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 259
Carpets .......................................... 265
Display ........................................... 263
Exhaust pipe .................................. 263
Exterior lights ................................ 262
Gear or selector lever .................... 264
Interior ........................................... 263
Matte finish ................................... 261
Notes ............................................. 259
Paint .............................................. 260
Plastic trim .................................... 263
Power washer ................................ 260
Rear view camera .......................... 262
Roof lining ...................................... 265
Seat belt ........................................ 264
Seat cover ..................................... 264
Sensors ......................................... 262
Steering wheel ............................... 264
Trim pieces .................................... 264
Washing by hand ........................... 260
Wheels ........................................... 261
Windows ........................................ 261
Wiper blades .................................. 262
Wooden trim .................................. 264
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 236
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 237
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 180
Center console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 184
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 69
Change of address .............................. 25
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Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 149
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 239
Important safety notes .................. 238
Rear compartment ......................... 239
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 27
Customer Relations Department ....... 27
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 201
Function/notes ................................ 99
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 184
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
Diagnostics connection ...................... 27
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 22
Introduction ..................................... 22
Digital speedometer ......................... 178
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 129
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 258
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 188
Driving systems ............................. 205
Engine ............................................ 202
General notes ................................ 188
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 188
Lights ............................................. 199
Safety systems .............................. 189
SmartKey ....................................... 214
Tires ............................................... 209
Vehicle ........................................... 211
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 152
Calling up a speed ......................... 152
Cruise control lever ....................... 151
Display Message ............................ 207
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 154
Driving tips .................................... 155 Function/notes ............................. 150
Important safety notes .................. 150
Setting a speed .............................. 153
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 153
Stopping ........................................ 153
Storing a speed .............................. 152
Switching off .................................. 154
Distance recorder ............................. 177
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 225
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 61
Warning lamp ................................. 225
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 184
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 76
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 69
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 214
Emergency locking ........................... 76
Emergency unlocking ....................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 75
Opening (from insid
e) ...................... 75
Drinking and driving ......................... 143
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 133
Display ........................................... 131
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 129
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 186
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 259
Driving on flooded roads .................. 147
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 61
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 62
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 60
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 60
Distance warning function ............... 61
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 66
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Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 123
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 123
Switching off .................................. 140
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 279
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 126
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 256
Additives ........................................ 312
Checking the oil level ..................... 255
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 255
Display message ............................ 204
Filling capacity ............................... 312
Notes about oil grades ................... 311
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 255
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 185
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 186
Characteristics ................................. 64
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 65
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 64
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 182
Display message ............................ 189
Function/notes ................................ 63
General notes .................................. 63
Important safety information ........... 63
Trailer stabilization ........................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 219
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 63
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 143 Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 263
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 262
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 95
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 96
Folding in when lo cking (
on-board
computer) ...................................... 185
Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 96
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 96
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 96
Setting ............................................. 96
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 98
Storing the parking position ............. 97
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 234
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 229
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 267
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 266
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 268
Floormats ........................................... 253
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 307
Two-way radio ................................ 307
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 311
Consumption statistics .................. 177
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 178
Displaying the range ...................... 178
Driving tips .................................... 143
E10 ................................................ 310
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 310
Important safety notes .................. 310
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Refueling ........................................ 137
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 310
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Readinglamp ................................ .102
iPod®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 27
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 266
Using ............................................. 303
Jump starting (engine) ......................273
K
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 121
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 82
Deactivation ..................................... 70
Locking ............................................ 70
Unlocking ......................................... 70
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 33
Manual gearshifting ....................... 137
Knee bag .............................................. 45
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 183
Display message ............................ 205
Function/information .................... 172
Lane Tracking package ..................... 171
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 186
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 56
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 200
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 201
Light sensor (display message) ....... 201
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 101
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 99
Fogged up headlamps .................... 102
Hazard warning lamps ................... 101 High beam flasher .......................... 100
High-beam headlamps ................... 100
Light switch ..................................... 99
Low-beam headlamps .................... 100
Parking lamps ................................ 100
Rear fog lamp ................................ 100
Setting exterior lighting ................... 99
Standing lamps .............................. 100
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 184
Turn signals ................................... 100
Loading guidelines ............................ 233
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 76
Emergency locking ........................... 76
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 75
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 185
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 199
Replacing bulbs ............................. 104
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 92
M
M+S tires ............................................ 284
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 261
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 245
Display message ............................ 194
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 245
Downloading routes ....................... 248
Emergency call .............................. 243
General notes ................................ 242
Geo fencing ................................... 248
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Important safety notes .................. 162
Parking .......................................... 164
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 197
Indicator lamps ................................ 40
Problem (malfunction) ................... 197
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 59
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 263
Power washers .................................. 260
Power windows
see Side windows
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 67
Immobilizer ...................................... 67
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 124
General notes ................................ 124
Hill start assist ............................... 124
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 157
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 157
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 186
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 180
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26 Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel)
.... 86
Reading lamp ..................................... 102
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 119
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 200
Replacing bulbs ............................. 105
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 236
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 168
Cleaning instructions ..................... 262
Display in the multimedia system .. 167
Function/notes ............................. 166
General notes ................................ 166
Switching on/off ........................... 167
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 118
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 95
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 96
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 313
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 137
Refueling process .......................... 138
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 249
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 249
Replacing bulbs
Brake lamp .................................... 105
High-beam headlamps ................... 105
Important safety notes .................. 103
Installing/removing the cover
(front whee l a
rch) .......................... 104
Low-beam headlamps .................... 104
Overview of bulb types .................. 103
Rear fog lamp ................................ 105
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Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 175
Cleaning .........................................264
Important safety notes .................... 94
Paddle shifters ............................... 135
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........135
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 186
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 234
Armrest (under) .............................2 35
Center console .............................. 234
Center console (rear) ..................... 235
Cup holders ................................... 238
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 34
Glove box ....................................... 234
Important safety information ......... 233
Map pockets .................................. 235
Stowage net ................................... 235
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 235
Stowage net ....................................... 235
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 237
Summer tires ..................................... 284
Sun visor ............................................ 240
Suspension
Adaptive Damping System ............. 159
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 158
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 118
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 232
T
Tachometer ........................................ 174
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 200
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 309
Information .................................... 307 Tires/wheels ................................. 306
Vehicle data ................................... 314
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 181
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 231
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 230
Display message ............................ 214
Introduction ................................... 180
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 180
Number from the phone book ........ 181
Redialing ........................................ 181
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 181
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 232
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 175
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 185
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 185
Outside temperature ...................... 174
Setting (climate control) ................ 115
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 185
Through-loading feature ................... 236
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 186
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 289
Checking manually ........................ 288
Display message ............................ 209
Maximum ....................................... 288
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 269
Notes ............................................. 287
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 270
Recommended ............................... 285
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 288
Important safety notes .................. 288
Restarting ...................................... 289
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 291
Function/notes ............................. 289
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