2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA COUPE clock setting

BSwitches cooling with airdehumidification on/off (Ypage 115)
CSwitches the rearw indow defrostero n/off (Ypage 118)
Notesonusing the air-conditioning
system
Air-conditioning system
Below,y oucan find anumber of notes and rec-
ommendations to helpy ouuset he air-condi-
tioning system optimally.
RSwitch on the air-conditioning system by turn- ing control knob Aclockwise to the desired
position (except position 0).
RSet the temperature to 72 ‡(22 †).
RRecommendation for avoiding misted
windows at lo wexteriort emperatures or
in rain: switch on the ¿cooling with dehu-
midification function (
Ypage 115).
Set ai rdistribution to ¯and if possible
switch off PandO (
Ypage 116).
Deactivate air-recirculation mode e
(
Ypage 119).
Set airflo wcontrol Atoas etting between 3
and 6(
Ypage 117).
RRecommendation for rapid coolin gor
heating of the vehicle interior: brieflyset
airflo wcontrol Atoas etting between 3and
6 (
Ypage 117).
RRecommendation for aconstan tvehicle
interior temperature: set airflowcontrol A
to as etting between 1and 3(
Ypage 117).
RRecommendation for air distributio nin
winter: select the Oand¯ settings
(
Ypage 116).
Recommendation for air distributio nin
summer: select the PorP and¯
settings (
Ypage 116).
ROnly us ethe "Windshieldd efrosting" function
brieflyu ntilthe windshield is clear again.
ROnly us eair-recirculation modeb riefly, e.g. if
there are unpleasant outsid eodors or when in
at unnel .The w
indow
scould otherwise fog up,
since no fresha iris drawn into the vehicl ein
air-recirculation mode.
RIf yo uchange the settings of the climate con-
trol system, the climate statu sdisplay
appears for approximately three seconds at
the botto mofthe screen in the multimedia
system display ;see separate operating
instructions .You will see the current settings
of the various climate control functions.
DYNAMI CSELECT button( except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
You can choose between various drive programs
with the DYNAMIC SELECT button
(
Ypage 128).
If yo uhaves elected drive program E:
Rwhen heating, the electrical heater booster is
deactivated and in the warming-up phase
heato utputi sreduced
Rthe rearw indow defrosterr unning time is
reduced
Depending on the configuration, climate set-
tings may also be influenced in the drive pro-
gram I.
If yo uhaves elected drive program Cor S,c li-
mate settings are not influenced.
EC Os tart/stop function
During automatic engine switch-off, the climate
control system only operate satareducedcapa-
city .Ify ourequire the ful lclimate control output,
yo uc an switch off the ECO start/stop function
by pressing the ECO button (
Ypage 127).
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Climate control

instructions.You will see the current settings
of the various climat econtrol functions.
DYNAMIC SELECT button (except
Mercedes-AM Gvehicles)
You can choose betwee nvarious drive programs
with the DYNAMI CSELEC Tbutton
(
Ypage 128).
If you have selected drive program E:
Rwhen heating, the electrical heaterbooster is
deactivate dand in the warming-up phase
heat output is reduced
Rthe rear window defroster running tim eis
reduced
Dependin gonthe configuration, climat eset-
tings may also be influenced in the drive pro-
gram I.
If you have selected drive program Cor S,c li-
mate settings are not influenced.
ECO start/stop function
Durin gautomatic engin eswitch-off, the climate
control system only operates at areduced capa-
city. If you require the full climat econtrol output,
you can switc hoff the ECO start/sto pfunction
by pressing the ECO button (
Ypage 127).
Operating th eclimate control sys-
tems
Activating/deactivating climate con-
trol
General notes
When the climat econtrol is switched off,t he air
supply and air circulation are also switched off.
The windows could fog up. Therefore, switc hoff
climat econtrol only briefly
Air-conditioning system
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 122).
XTo switch on: turn controlAclockwise to
the desiredp osition (except position 0)
(
Ypage 111).
XTo switch off: turn controlAcounter-clock-
wise to position 0(Ypage 111).
Dual-zone automatic climate control
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 122).
XTo activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to auto-
matic mode.
or
XPress the ^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
XTo deactivate: press the^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button lights
up.
iDual-zon eautomatic climat econtrol: switch
on climat econtrol primarily using the Ã
button.
Switchin gcooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
General notes
If you deactivatet he "Cooling with air-dehumid-
ification" function ,the air insid ethe vehicle will
not be cooled. The air insid ethe vehicle will also
not be dehumidified. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Therefore, only deactivatet he
"Cooling with air-dehumidification" function
briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function is only available when the engin eisrunning. The
air insid ethe vehicle is coole dand dehumidified
accordingtot he temperature selected.
Condensatio nmay drip fromt he underside of
the vehicle when it is in coolin gmode. This is
normal and not asign that there is amalfunc-
tion.
Activating/deactivating
XPress the ¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button lights
up or goes out.
The indicator lamp in the button indicates that
the respective function is activated. The
"Cooling with air dehumidification" function
has adelayed switch-off feature.
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Climate control

Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The indicator lamp in the
¿button flashes
three times or remains
off. The "Cooling with air
dehumidification" func-
tion cannot be switched
on.Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to amal-
function.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop.
Setting climate control to automatic
General notes
The automatic climate control function is only
available in conjunction with dual-zone auto-
matic climate control.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is main-
tained automatically at aconstant level. The
system automatically regulates the temperature
of the dispensed air, the airflow and the air dis-
tribution.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
is activated automatically in automatic mode.
Setting climate control to automatic
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 122).
XSet the desired temperature.
XTo activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are
activated.
XTo switch to manualm ode:press the É
or Ë button.
or
XPress the KorI button.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow are
deactivated.
Setting the temperature
Air-conditioning system
You can set the temperature for the entire vehi- cle. The set temperature is automatically main-
tained at aconstant level.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 122).
XTo increase or reduce: turn control:coun-
ter-clockwise or clockwise (Ypage 111). Only
change the temperature settingins mall
increments. Start at 72 ‡(22 †).
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Differentt emperatures can be set for the driv-
er's and front-passenger sides. The set temper-
ature is automatically maintained at aconstant
level.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 122).
XTo increase or decrease: turn control:or
E counter-clockwise or clockwise
(
Ypage 113). Only change the temperature
settingins mall increments. Start at 72 ‡
(22 †).
Setting the air distribution
Air-conditioning system
Air distribution settings
¯ Directsa ir through the defroster vents
P Directsa ir through the center and side air
vents
O Directsa ir through the footwell air vents
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iYou can also activate several air distribution
settings simultaneously. To do this ,press
multiple air distribution buttons .The air is
the ndirected through various vents.
iRegardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side air
vents. The side air vents can only be close dif
the adjusters are turned clockwise until they
engage.
Setting th eair distribution
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 122).
XPress one or more of the P,O, ¯
buttons.
The corresponding indicator lamp lightsu p
briefly.
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Air distribution settings
¯ Directsair through the defroste rvents
P Directsair through the center and side air
vents
O Directsair through the footwell air vents
S Directsair through the center ,side and
footwell vents
b Directsair through the defroster, center
and side air vents
a Directsair through the defroste rand
footwell vents
_ Directsair through the defroster, center,
side and footwell vents
iRegardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side air
vents. The side air vents can only be close dif
the adjusters are turned clockwise until they
engage.
Setting th eair distribution
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 122).
XPress the ÉorË button repeatedly
until the desired symbol appears in the dis-
play.
Setting th eairflow
Air-conditioning system
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 122).
XTo increase or reduce: turn controlAcoun-
ter-clockwise or clockwise (Ypage 111).
Dual-zone automatic climate control
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 122).
XTo increase or reduce: press theKor
I button.
Switching th eZONEf unction on/off
This function is only available with dual-zone
automatic climat econtrol.
XTo activate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton lights
up.
The temperature settin gfor the driver's side
is not adopte dfor the front-passenger side.
XTo deactivate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton goes
out.
The temperature settin gfor the driver's side
is adopte dfor the front-passenger side.
Defrosting th ewindshield
Genera lnotes
You can use this function to defrost the wind-
shield or to clear afoggedupw indshield and
side windows.
iYou should only selectt he "Windshield
defrosting" function until the windshield is
clear again.
Switching th e"Windshield defrosting"
function on or off
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 122).
XTo activate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button lights
up.
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Climat econtrol

The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
Rhigh airflow
Rhigh temperature
Rair distribution to the windshield and front
side windows
Rair-recirculation mode off
iThe "Windshield defrosting" function auto-
matically sets the blower level to the optimum
defrosting effect.Asar esult, the airflow may
increase or decrease automatically after the
¬ button is pressed.
iYou can adjust the blower level manually
while the "Windshield defrosting" function is
in operation:
RAir-conditioning system: turn airflow con-
trol Acounter-clockwise or clockwise
(
Ypage 111).
RDual-zon eautomatic climate control: press
the ó orô button.
XTo deactivate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated.
or
XDual-zon eclimate control: press the Ã
button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
XAir-conditioning system: turn temperature
control :counter-clockwise or clockwise
(
Ypage 111).
Dual-zon eautomatic climate control: turn
temperature control :orE counter-clock-
wise or clockwise (
Ypage 113).
MAX COOL maximum cooling
The MAX COOL function is only availableinv ehi-
cles for the USA.
MAX COOL is only operational when the engine
is running.
XTo activate: press theÙbutton.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
XTo deactivate: press theÙbutton.
The indicator lamp goes out. The previously
selected settings are restored.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate control
switches to the following functions:
Rmaximum cooling
Rmaximum airflow
Rair-recirculation mode on
Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside
Air-conditioning system
XActivate the ¿"Cooling with air dehumid-
ification" function.
XIf the windows continue to fog up, activate the
¬ "Windshield defrosting" function.
iYou should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
Dual-zone automatic climate control
XActivate the ¿"Cooling with air dehumid-
ification" function.
XActivate automatic mode Ã.
XIf the windows continue to fog up, activate the
¬ "Windshield defrosting" function.
iYou should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside
XActivate the windshield wipers.
XSet the air distribution to PorO.
iYou should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
Rear window defroster
General notes
The rear window defroster has ahigh current
draw. You should therefor eswitch it off as soon
as the rear window is clear. Otherwise, the rear window defroster switches off automatically
after several minutes.
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iIf you activate the residual heat function at
high temperatures, only the ventilation willb e
activated. The blower runs at mediums peed.
iYou cannot use the ventilation to cool the
vehicle interior to atemperature lowert han
the outsidet emperature.
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position gin the igni-
tion lock or remove it (Ypage 122).
XPress the Ìbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ìbutton lights
up or goes out.
The indicator lamp in the button indicates that
the respective function is activated.
iResidualh eat is deactivated automatically:
Rafter approximately 30 minutes
Rwhen the ignition is switched on
Rif the battery voltage drops
Air vents
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could resultinb urns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is ar isk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain asufficient distance to the air out-
lets. If necessary ,redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
Rkeep the air inlet between the windshield and
the hood free of blockages, such as ice, snow or leaves.
Rnever cover the air vents or air intake grilles in
the vehicle interior.
iFor optimal climate control in the vehicle,
open the air vents completely and set the
adjusters to the central position.
Setting the air vents
:Side window defroster vent
;Side air vent
XTo open aside air vent: turn the adjuster in
side air vent ;to the left.
XTo close aside air vent: turn the adjuster in
side air vent ;clockwise as far as it willg o.
iThe center and rear air vents are adjusted in
the same way.
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RDistance PilotDISTRONIC
RASSYST PLU Sservic eintervald isplay
Switchin gthe additional speedometer
on/off
If the additional speedomete risswitched on,
the spee disshown in the status ba rinthe mul-
tifunctio ndisplay insteadofthe outside tem-
perature.
The spee ddisplay is invers etothe speedome-
ter.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
whee ltoselect the Sett.menu.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
InstrumentC lustersubmenu.
XPressato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Speedometer [km/h]or Speedometer[mph]function.
Yo uw ills ee the selecte dsetting: OnorOff.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Selecting permanent display
ThePermanent Display:functio nallow syou
to choose whether the multifunctio ndisplay
always shows the outside temperatur eorthe
speed.
The spee ddisplay is invers etothe speedome-
ter.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
whee ltoselect the Sett.menu.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Instr. Clustersubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Permanent Display:function.
The current setting, OutsideTemperature
orSpeedometer [km/h]/Speedometer[mph],a ppears .
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Lights
Switchin gthe daytime runnin glamps on/
off
Thi sfun ctio nisn ot availabl einCanada.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
whee ltoselect the Sett.menu.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Lightsubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
DaytimeR unningLightsfunction.
If the DaytimeRunningLightsfunctio nhas
been switched on, the multifunctio ndisplay
shows the cone of light and the Wsymbol
in orange.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Furtheri nformatio nondaytime running lamps
(
Ypage 100).
Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic
doo rlocking mechanism
XPress the =or; button on the steering
whee ltoselect the Sett.menu.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Vehiclesubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Automatic DoorL ockfunction.
If the Automatic DoorL ockfunctionis
switched on, the multifunctio ndisplay shows
the doors in orange.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
If yo uactivate the Automatic
DoorLockfunc-
tion, the vehicl eiscentrall yloc ked above a
spee dofa round 9mph (15 km/h).
For furtheri nformationonthe automatic locking
feature, see (
Ypage 77).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
lockin gverificatio nsigna l
If youswitch on the AcousticLockfunction, an
acoustic signa lsounds when yo uloc kt he vehi-
cle.
XPress the =or; button on the steering
whee ltoselect the Sett.menu.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Vehiclesubmenu.
XPress ato confirm.
XPress the :or9 button to select the
Acoustic Lockfunction.
If the Acoustic Lockfunctio nisa ctivated,
the multifunctio ndisplay shows the &
symbo linorange.
XPress the abutton to save the setting.
Menus and submenus187
On-board computer and displays
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