2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA COUPE jump start

Features.............................................. 242
Maintenancea nd care...................... 257
Engine compartment ........................... 257
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 261
Care ..................................................... 262
Breakdown assistance .....................269
Where will Ifind...? .............................. 269
Fla ttire ................................................ 271
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 276
Jump-starting ....................................... 278
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 281
Fuses ................................................... 284
Wheels and tires ............................... 287
Important safety notes ........................ 287
Operation ............................................ 287
Winte roperation .................................. 289
Tir ep ressure ....................................... 290
Loading the vehicle .............................. 298
All aboutw heelsand tires................... 301
Changing awheel ................................ 307
Wheel and tire combinations ............... 312
Technical data ................................... 313
Information regarding technical data ... 313
Vehicl eelectronics .............................. 313
Identification plates ............................. 314
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 315
Vehicl edata. ........................................ 320
Contents3

Information aboutService .............261
Resetting the service intervald is-
play. ............................................... 261
Service message ............................ 261
Specials ervice requirements ......... 261
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 68
Function ...........................................6 8
Switching off the alarm .................... 68
ATTENTIO NASSIS T
Activating/deactivating ................. 185
Displa ymessage ............................ 207
Function/note s............................. 171
Audi omenu( on-board computer) .... 182
Audi osystem
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualifie dspecialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualifie dspecialist workshop
AUTO lights
Displa ymessage ............................ 204
see Lights
Automatic car was h(care) ............... 262
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stopf unction) .................................... 126
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stopf unction).......................... 126
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 100
Automatic transmission
Accelerator peda lposition ............. 133
Changing gea r............................... 133
DIREC TSELECT lever ..................... 130
Drive program. ............................... 134
Drive programd isplay .................... 130
Driving tip s.................................... 133
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cle se xcept Mercedes-AMGv ehi-
cles) ............................................... 128
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMGv ehicles) .............. 129
Emergency running mode. ............. 138
Engaging drive position .................. 132
Engaging neutral ............................ 131
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMGv ehicles) .............. 132 Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 131
Engaging reverse gea
r................... 131
Engaging the park position ............ 130 Holding the ve
hiclestationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 134
Kickdown. ...................................... 134
Manua lshifting .............................. 136
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMGv ehicles) ..... 188
Overview ........................................ 130
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Pulling away ................................... 125
Selector lever ................................ 132
Starting the engine ........................ 124
Steering wheelp addleshifters ...... 136
Transmission position display ........ 132
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 130
Transmission positions .................. 133
Automatic transmissio nemer-
gencym ode....................................... 138
B
Back button ....................................... 230
Backup lamp
Displa ymessage ............................ 203
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Replacing ......................................... 73
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 278
Displa ymessage ............................ 206
Important safety notes .................. 276
Jump starting ................................. 278
Belt
see Seatb elts
Bel twarning ......................................... 44
Blind SpotA ssist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 186
Displa ymessage ............................ 208
Notes/function .............................. 172
Bluetooth
®
Searching for amobilephone ........ 233
Index5

ESP®(ElectronicStability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 64
Important safety information ........... 61
Overview .......................................... 61
STEER CONTROL ............................. 68
Driving system
Distance Pilo tDISTRONIC. ............ 151
DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL ............ 160
Parking assis tPARKTRONIC .......... 161
Parking Pilo t.................................. 164
RAC ESTART( Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 158
Start-off assis t............................... 158
Drivin gsystems
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 159
ATTENTIONA SSIST ........................ 171
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 172
Cruise control ................................ 149
Displa ymessage ............................ 207
HOLD function ............................... 157
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 174
Lane Tracking packag e.................. 172
Rear vie wcamera .......................... 167
Drivin gtips
Automati ctransmissio n................. 133
Brakes ........................................... 146
Break-in perio d.............................. 121
Checking brake lining thickness .... 147
Distance Pilo tDISTRONIC ............. 156
Downhil lgradient ........................... 146
Drinking and driving ....................... 144
Driving in winter ............................. 148
Driving on floode droads ................ 148
Driving on we troads ...................... 148
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 144
Fue l................................................ 144
General. ......................................... 144
Hydroplaning ................................. 148
Icy roads urfaces ........................... 148
Limite dbraking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 147
Snow chains .................................. 290
The first 1000 miles (150 0km) ..... 121
Wet roads urface ........................... 146
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 183 see also Digital Operator's Man-
ua
l.................................................. 229
DYNAMI CSELECT button
Climate control (3-zone automatic climate control )............................. 115
Climate control (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 112
DYNAMI CS
E
LECT button(allv eh i-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 128
DYNAMI CSELECT controller
(Mercedes-AM Gvehicles) ................. 129
E
EBD (electronicb rake forcedistri-
bution)
Displa ymessage ............................ 194
Function/note s................................ 67
EC Od isplay
Function/note s............................. 145
On-board compute r....................... 180
EC Os tart/stopf unction
Automati cengine start .................. 126
Automati cengine switch-off .......... 126
Deactivating/activating ................. 127
Generali nformation ....................... 126
Important safety notes .................. 126
Introduction ................................... 125
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automati cmeasures afte ranacci-
dent ................................................. 54
Emergencyr elease
Driver's doo r.................................... 77
Vehicl e............................................. 77
EmergencyT ensioningDevices
Activation ......................................... 52
Emission scontrol
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 224
Displa ymessage ............................ 205
ECO start/stop function ................ 125
Engine number ............................... 315
Irregula rrunning ............................ 127
Jump-starting ................................. 278
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Starting (important safety notes)... 123
Starting problems .......................... 127
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 124
Starting via smartphone ................ 124
Starting with the Start/Sto pbut-
ton ................................................. 124
Switching off .................................. 141
Tow-starting (vehicle )..................... 284
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 259
Additives ........................................ 318
Checking the oill evel ..................... 258
Checking the oill evel using the
dipstick .......................................... 258
Displa ymessage ............................ 206
Filling capacity ............................... 318
Notesa boutoilgrade s................... 317
Notesono illevel/consumption .... 258
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMGv ehicles) ............... 188
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 229
ESP
®(ElectronicS tability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 219
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 188
Characteristics ................................. 65
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMGv ehicles) ............. 66
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 65
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMGv ehicles) ............... 185
Displa ymessage ............................ 192
Function/note s................................ 64
Generaln otes .................................. 64
Important safety information ........... 64
Trailer stabilization ........................... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 221 ETS/4ETS (ElectronicT
raction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 64
Exhaust
see Exhaus tpipe
Exhaustc heck................................... 144
Exhaustp ipe
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Ex terio
r lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 265
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 96
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 97
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 188
Folding in/out (automatically )......... 97
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 97
Outofp osition (troubleshooting )..... 97
Setting ............................................. 97
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 99
Storing the parking position ............. 98
Eyeglassesc ompartment ................. 238
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 231
Filler cap
see Refueling
First-aidk it......................................... 270
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 271
Preparing the vehicl e..................... 271
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 272
Floormats ........................................... 256
Frequencies
Mobil ephone ................................. 313
Two-way radio ................................ 313
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 317
Consumption statistics .................. 180
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 180
Displaying the rang e...................... 180
Driving tip s.................................... 144
E10 ................................................ 316
Fue lgauge ....................................... 33
10Index

Instrumentcluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Setting s......................................... 18 6
Warn inga nd indicator lamps ........... 33
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 176
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................1 04
Overview ........................................ 103
Reading lamp ................................. 103
iPod
®
see also Digita lOperator's Man-
ua l..................................................2 29
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 270
Using ............................................. 309
Jump starting (engine) ......................278
K
Keyp ositions
Start/Stop button .......................... 122
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Deactivation ..................................... 71
Locking ............................................ 71
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 34
Manual gearshifting ....................... 138
Kne ebag.............................................. 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keepin gAssist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 186
Display message ............................ 208
Function/informatio n.................... 174
Lan eTracking package ..................... 172
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 189
LATCH-type (ISOFIX )child seat
anchors ................................................ 57
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 203 Light senso
r(display message) ....... 204
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 102
Automati cheadlamp mode. ........... 100
Fogged up headlamp s.................... 103
Hazard warning lamps ................... 102
Hig hbeamf lasher. ......................... 101
High-beam headlamp s................... 101
Light switch ................................... 100
Low-bea mheadlamp s.................... 101
Parking lamps ................................ 101
Rear fog lamp ................................ 101
Setting exterio rlighting ................. 100
Standing lamps .............................. 101
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off( on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 187
Turn signal s................................... 101
Loadin gguidelines ............................ 237
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automati c........................................ 77
Emergency locking ........................... 77
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 76
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 187
Low-beam headlamps
Displa ymessage ............................ 202
Replacing bulb s............................. 105
Switching on/off. .......................... 101
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-wa ylum bars up-
por t.................................................. 93
M
M+S tires ............................................ 289
Malfunctio nmessage
see Displa ymessages
Matte finis h(clea ning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 264
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 248
Displa ymessage ............................ 197
12Index

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 aqualified specialist
workshop.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote con-
trol function:
XUnlock (Ypage 77) or lock (Ypage 77) the vehicle using the
mechanical key.
XHave the vehicle and SmartKey checked at aqualified 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 278).
or
XJump-start the vehicle (Ypage 278).
or
XConsult aqualified 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 73) and replace it if necessary
(Ypage 73).
If this does not work:
XStart your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
There is interference from apowerful source of radio waves.
XStart your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
You have lost aSmart-
Key.XHave the SmartKey deactivated at aqualified 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.
SmartKey75
Opening and closing
Z

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 278).
If the engine does not start despite attempt stojump-start it:
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop.
The starter motor was exposed to athermal 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 aqualified specialist workshop.
The engine is not running
smoothly and is misfir-
ing.There is amalfunction in the engine electronics or in amechanical
componentoft he 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 aqualified specialist work-
shop.
The coolant temperature
gauge shows avalue
above 248 ‡(120 †).
The coolant warning
lamp may also be on and
aw arning 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 260). Observe the warning notes
as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
DYNAMIC SELECTb utton (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 125).
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.A fter five seconds the
display goes out and the status icon of the
selected drive program appears.
128DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Driving and parking

Battery (vehicle)
Important safety notes
Specialtool sand expert knowledg eare required
when working on the battery ,e.g.r emovala nd
installation. Yo ushoul dtherefore have al lwork
involving the battery carrie doutataq uali fied
specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Wor kcarrie doutincorrectly on the battery
can lead ,for example, to ashort circui tand
thusd amagethe vehicl eelectronics .Thisc an
lead to functio nrestrictions applying to
safety-relevant systems, e.g the lighting sys-
tem, the ABS (anti-lock braking system )orthe
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program). The oper-
ating safety of your vehicl emaybe restricted.
Yo uc ould lose controloft he vehicle, for
example:
Rwhen braking
Rin the event of abrupt steering maneuvers
and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the roadc onditions
There is ariskofana ccident.
In the event of ashort circui torasimilar inci-
dent, contact aquali fied specialist workshop
immediately. Do not drive any further .You
shoul dhavea llwork involving the battery car-
rie do utataq uali fied specialist workshop.
For further informatio nabout ABS and ESP
®,
see (Ypage 61 )and (Ypage 64).
GWARNING
Electrostati cbuild -upc an lead to the creation
of sparks, which could ignite the highl yexplo-
sive gases of abattery.T here is ariskofa n
explosion.
Before handling the battery ,touch the vehicle
body to remove any existing electrostatic
build-up.
The highl yflammabl egasmixture form swhen
charging the battery as well as when jump-start-
ing. Alway
smakes uret hatn either yo unor the bat-
tery is electrostaticall ycharged. Abuild -upo f
electrostatic charge can be caused ,for exam-
ple:
Rby wearing clothing made from synthetic
fibers
Rdu etof rictionbetween clothing and seats
Rif yo upushorp ullt he battery across the car-
pe toro thersyntheti cmaterials
Rif yo urub the battery with acloth
GWARNING
During the charging process ,abattery produ-
ces hydrogen gas. If ashort circui toccurs or
sparks are created,t he hydrogen gascan
ignite .There is ariskofane xplosion.
RMake sure thatt he positive terminal of a
connected battery does not come into con- tact with vehicl eparts.
RNever place meta lobjects or tool sonabat-
tery.
RIt is important thaty ouobserve the descri-
be do rder of the battery terminal swhen
connecting and disconnecting abattery.
RWhe njump-starting ,makes uret hatt he
battery pole swithi de ntical polarity are
connected.
RIt is particularly important to observe the
describe dorder when connecting and dis-
connecting the jumper cables.
RNever connect or disconnect the battery
terminal swhile the engine is running.
GWARNING
Battery aci discaustic .There is ariskofi njury.
Avoidc ontact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do
not inhal eany battery gases .Donot lean over
the battery .Keepc hildren away from batter-
ies. Wash away battery aci dimmediatelyw ith
plenty of clean water and see kmedica latten-
tion.
HEnvironmental note
Batterie scontain dangerous
substances. It is against the
la wtod ispose of them with
276Battery (vehicle)
Breakdo wn assis tance