2017 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA Owners Manual

Change of ownership .......................... 25
Child
Restraint system .............................. 55
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 58
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 56
On the front-passenger seat ............ 57
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 58
Top Tether ...................................... .5 6
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 58
Rear doors ...................................... .5 9
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .5 4
Cigarette lighter ................................ 241
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .2 62
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 110
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 112
Controlling automatically .............. .1 15
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 114
Defrosting the windows ................. 117
Defrosting the windshield .............. 116
General notes ................................ 109
Indicator lamp ................................ 115
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 113
Maximum cooling .......................... 117
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 111
Overview of systems ..................... .1 09
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 118
Probl ems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 115
Refrigerant ..................................... 313
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 314
Setting the air distribution ............. 115
Setting the air vents ..................... .1 19
Setting the airflow ......................... 116
Setting the temperature ................ 115
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 118
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 118 Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 117
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 116
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 31
COMAND
Switching on/off ........................... 228
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 263
Combination switch .......................... 100
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 252
Calling up ....................................... 252
Magnetic field zone maps .............. 252
Setting .......................................... .2 52
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 27
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 177
Controller .......................................... .2 28
Convenience closing feature .............. 82
Convenience opening feature ............ 82
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 257
Display message ............................ 202
Filling capacity ............................... 313
Important safety notes .................. 312
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .1 85
Temperature gauge ........................ 175
Warning lamp ................................. 223
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 30
Co rnering light function
Display message ............................ 199
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 149
Cruise control lever ....................... 148
Deactivating ................................... 149
Display message ............................ 208
Driving system ............................... 148
Function/notes ............................ .1 48
Important safety notes .................. 148
Setting a speed .............................. 149 Index 7

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
DDashboard
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
D rinking 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) ............................................. 668
Index

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 automatic
climate control) ............................. 114
Climate control (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 111
DYNAMIC SELECT button (al l ve hi-
c les 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 Index 9

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
co mputer) ...................................... 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 ............. 31010
Index

Fuel filler flap
Opening ........................................ .1 38
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 Index 11

Readin g lamp ................................ .1 02
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 27
JJack
Storage location ............................ 266
Using ............................................. 303
Jump starting (engine) ..................... .2 73
KKey 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 ................................... 24812
Index

Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 247
MB info call button ........................ 244
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 247
Remote vehicle locking .................. 247
Roadside assistance button ........... 244
Search & Send ............................... 246
Self-test ........................................ .2 42
Speed alert ................................... .2 48
System .......................................... 242
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 249
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 246
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 71
Inserting .......................................... 71
Locking vehicle ................................ 76
Removing ......................................... 71
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 76
Memory card (audio) ......................... 180
Memory function ................................. 97
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .1 88
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 262
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) .............................................. 230
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 232
Frequencies ................................... 307
Installation ..................................... 307
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 180
Transmission output (maximum) .... 307
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) .......................................... .7 1
MOExtended tires .............................. 267
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 305
Mounting a new wheel ................... 304
Preparing the vehicle .................... .3 02
Raising the vehicle ......................... 303
Removing a wheel .......................... 304 Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 302
MP3
Operation ....................................... 180
see a l so Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 27
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .1 76
Permanent display ......................... 184
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 175
Overview .......................................... 33
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 27
N Navigation
Entering a destination .................... 229
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 178
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 27
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 120
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Air bags .......................................... .4 4
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Children in the vehicle ..................... 53
Important safety notes .................... 39
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 39
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 59
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
Seat belt .......................................... 40 Index 13

OCS
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test .............................. .4 9
Odometer .......................................... .1 77
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 185
Assistance graphic menu .............. .1 82
Assistance menu ........................... 182
Audio menu ................................... 180
Convenience submenu .................. 185
Display messages .......................... 188
Displaying a service message ....... .2 58
Factory settings ............................ .1 85
Important safety notes .................. 174
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 183
Lighting submenu .......................... 184
Menu overview .............................. 177
Message memory .......................... 188
Navigation menu ............................ 178
Operation ....................................... 175
RACETIMER ................................... 186
Service menu ................................. 183
Settings menu ............................... 183
Standard display ............................ 177
Telephone menu ............................ 180
Trip menu ...................................... 177
Vehicle submenu ........................... 184
Video DVD operation ..................... 180
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 105
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 22
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display ........... 174
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 59 P Paint code number ............................ 308
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 260
Panic alarm .......................................... 39
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 84
Operating ......................................... 85
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 88
Reversing feature ............................. 85
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 140
Parking brake ................................ 141
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side .................................................. 97
Rear view camera .......................... 166
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 161
Driving system ............................... 160
Function/notes ............................. 160
Important safety notes .................. 160
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 162
Sensor range ................................. 160
Warning display ............................. 161
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 142
Applying or releasing manually ...... 141
Display message ............................ 191
Electric parking brake .................... 141
Emergency braking ........................ 142
General notes ................................ 141
Releasing automatically ................. 142
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Parking Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 166
Detecting parking spaces .............. 163
Display Message ............................ 206
Exiting a parking space .................. 165
Function/notes ............................. 16214
Index