2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA COUPE fuel cap

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

Grade (gasoline) ............................ 316
Importantsafety note s................. .316
Problem (malfunction) .................. .140
Refueling ........................................ 138
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 316
Fue lfiller flap
Opening ......................................... 139
Fue llevel
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 180
Fue ltank
Capacity ........................................ 316
Problem (malfunction) ................... 140
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 85
Before changing .............................2 84
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 285
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 285
Important safety notes .................. 284
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 254
General notes ................................ 252
Important safety notes .................. 252
Opening/closing the garage door .. 254
Problems whe nprogramming ........2 54
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 252
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 253
Gasoline ............................................. 316
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 188
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box ...........................................2 38
Google™L ocal Search
see also Digita lOperator's Man-
ua l..................................................2 29
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FRE EACCES S.......................... 79 Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 216
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 92
Adjusting (manually). ....................... 93
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 93
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 103
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 01
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 102
Display message ............................ 203
Replacing bulbs .............................1 06
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Hill start assist .................................. 125
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 157
Activatio nconditions ..................... 157
Deactivating ................................... 157
Display message ............................ 207
Function/notes .............................1 57
Home address
see also Digita lOperator's Man-
ua l..................................................2 29
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 58
Display message ............................ 215
Important safety notes .................. 257
Opening ......................................... 257
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 148
I
Ignitionlock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 68
Indicator lamp
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 106
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
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Start-off assistActivating ....................................... 158
Important safety notes .................. 158
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 123
Starting the engine ........................ 124
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 123
STEER CONTROL ..................................6 8
Steering
Display message ............................2 16
Steering assistant STEE RCON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually). ....................... 95
Butto noverview ............................... 34
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 177
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Important safety notes .................... 95
Paddle shifters ............................... 136
Steering whee lpaddle shifters ........ 136
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 189
Stowag ecom partments
Armrest (front) ............................... 238
Armrest (under )............................. 239
Center console .............................. 238
Center console (rear) ..................... 239
Cu ph olders ................................... 242
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 238
Glove box ....................................... 238
Important safety information ......... 237
Mapp ockets .................................. 239
Stowag enet ................................... 239
Stowag enet....................................... 239
Stowag ewellb enea th the trunk
floor .................................................... 241
Summert ires..................................... 289
Sun visor ............................................ 243
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 159
Switchin gair-recirculatio nmode
on/off ................................................. 119
Switchin gonmediam ode
Via the device list .......................... 235T
Tachometer ........................................ 176
Tail lamps
Displa ymessage ............................ 203
see Lights
Tank
see Fue ltank
Tank content
Fuelgauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 315
Information .................................... 313
Tires/wheels ................................. 312
Vehicl edata. .................................. 320
Telephone
Accepting acall( multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 184
Authorizing amobilephone (con-
necting) ......................................... 233
Authorizing amobil ephone via the
device manager (connecting) ......... 234
Connecting amobilephone
(device manager )........................... 234
Connecting amobilephone (gen-
erali nformation) ............................ 233
Displa ymessage ............................ 216
Introduction ................................... 183
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 183
Numbe rfrom the phone boo k........ 184
Redialing ........................................ 184
Rejecting/ending acall. ................ 184
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ua l.................................................. 229
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 177
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMGv ehicles) ............... 188
Engine oil( on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMGv ehicles) ............... 188
Outsid etemperature ...................... 176
Setting (climate control )................ 116
Transmission oil( on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMGv ehicles) ..... 188
Through-loadin gfeature ................... 239
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 189
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 294
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You must make sure that fuel does not comeint oc ontac twith your skin ,eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors.K eep fuel away from children.
If you or others com eintoc ontac twith fuel,
observet he following:
RWash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes int ocontac twith your eyes,
immediately rinse the mthoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistanc ewith-
out delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induc evomit-
ing.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has com eintoc ontac twith fuel.
GWARNING
Electrostatic buildup can create sparksa nd
ignit efuel vapors.T here isarisk of fire and
explosion.
Always touc hthe vehicle body beforeo pening
the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. An yexisting electrostatic buildup is
thereby discharged.
!Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasolinee ngine. Do not switc honthe ignition
if you accidentally refuel with the wrongf uel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system. Even small amount softhe wrongf uel could
result in damage to the fuel syste mand the
engine. Notify aqualified specialis tworkshop
and have the fuel tan kand fuel lines drained
completely.
!Overfilling the fuel tan kcould damage the
fuel system.
!Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
!Use afilter when adding fuel from afuel can.
The fuel lines and/or the fuel injection system
could otherwise be blocked by particles from
the fuel can. Do not get int
othe vehicle again during the refu-
eling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge
could build up again.
If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray out
when the fuel pump nozzle is removed.
For further information on fuel and fuel quality
(
Ypage 315).
Refueling
Genera linformation
Pay attention to the importan tsafetyn otes
(Ypage 138).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked/locked automat-
ically when you unlock/lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
æ in the instrumentc luster. The arrow on the
filling pump indicates the side of the vehicle.
Opening th efuel filler flap
:To open the fuel filler flap
;Tire pressure table
=To inser tthe fuel filler cap
?Instruction label for fuel type to be refueled
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function
or KEYLESS‑ GO
XOpen the driver's door.
The vehicle electronics are now in position
g.This is the same as the SmartKey being
removed from the ignition.
XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
Refueling139
Driving and parking
Z

XTurn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and
remove it.
XInsert the fuel filler cap into the holder on theinside of fuel filler flap =.
XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank ,hook in place and
refuel.
XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops
filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak
out.
Closing the fuel filler flap
XReplace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
XClose the fuel filler flap. Close the fuel filler flap before lockingt
he vehi-
cle.
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open, the
8 reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. Ames-
sage appears in the multifunction display
(
Ypage 206).
In addition, the ;Check Engine warning
lamp may light up (
Ypage 224).
For further information on warning and indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster, see
(
Ypage 224).
Problems with fuel and the fuel tank
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
GWARNING
Risk of explosion or fire.
XApply the electric parking brake.
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function or KEYLESS ‑GO
XOpen the driver's door.
The vehicle electronics are now in positiong.This is the same as
the SmartKey being removed from the ignition.
XDo not restart the engine under any circumstances.
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop.
The fuel filler flap cannot
be opened.The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
XUnlock the vehicle (Ypage 70).
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XUnlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Ypage 77).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jammed.
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop.
140Refueling
Driving and parking

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
çThere is onlyaverys mall amount of fuel in th efuel tank.
XRefue lattheneares tgas station without fail .
æ
Gas Cap Loose
The fuel filler cap is no tclosed correctl yorthefuel system is leaking .
XCheckthatthe fuel filler cap is correctl yclosed .
If th efuelfiller cap is not correctl yclosed :
XClosethe fuel filler cap .
If th efuelfiller cap is correctl yclosed :
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop .
Driving systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
À
Attention Assist:TakeaB reak!
Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detecte dfatigue or
al ack of concentration on th epart of th edriver .Aw arning tone also
sounds.
XIf necessary, tak eabreak.
During lon gjou rneys, tak eregular breaks in goo dtimesoy ou get
enough rest.
À
Attention AssistInoperative
ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
ë
Off
The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicl eisskidding.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
XReactivat ethe HOLD function later (Ypage 157).
The HOLD function is deactivated. Whe nthe brak epedal is firmly
depressed, an activation condition is no tfulfilled .
Aw arning tone also sounds.
XChec kthe activation condition sfor th eHOLDf unction
(Ypage 157).
Display messages20 7
On-boardc omputer andd isplays
Z

Warning/
indicator
lampNSignal type
Possiblec auses/consequences and M
Solutions
æNThe yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicleisinm otion.
In addition, the ;Check Engine warning lamp may light up.
The fuel filler cap is not closed correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
XCheck that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
XIf the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler cap.
XIf the fuel filler cap is closed:visitaqualified specialist workshop.
?NThe red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the
coolant temperature gage is at the start of the scale.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is malfunctioning.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored.T here isarisk of engine
damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
XPul lover and stop the vehicles afelyand switch off the engine, paying attention
to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehiclea gainst rolling away(Ypage141).
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop.
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster225
On-board computer and displays
Z

Ifat ire pressure of 200 kPa (2.0 bar/29 psi) has
been attained after ten minutes:
XSwitch off the tire inflation compressor.
XUnscrew the fillerh ose from the valve of the
faulty tire.
Note that tire sealant may escape when you
unscrew the fillerh ose.
XUSA only:Stow the tire sealant bottle and the
tire inflation compressor.
XPull away immediately.
XStop after driving for approximately ten
minutes and check the tire pressure with the
tire inflation compressor.
The tire pressure must now be at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi).
GWARNING
If the required tire pressure is not reached
after driving for ashort period,t he tire is too
badlyd amaged. The tire sealant cannot repair
the tire in this instance. Damaged tires and a
tire pressure that is too low can significantly
impair the vehicle's braking and driving char-
acteristics. There is arisk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact aqualified
specialist workshop.
iUSA only: In cases such as the one men-
tioned above,c ontact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
XUSA only: Correct the tire pressure if it is still
at least 130 kPa (1.3 bar/19 psi). See the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the driv-
er's side B-pillarort he tire pressure table in
the fuel fillerf lap for values.
XTo increase the tire pressure: switch on the
tire inflation compressor.
XTo reduce the tire pressure: depresspres-
sure release button :next to pressure
gauge ;.
XWhen the tire pressure is correct, unscrew the
fillerhose from the valve of the sealed tire.
Note that tire sealant may escape when you
unscrew the fillerh ose.
XScrew the valve cap onto the tire valve of the
sealed tire.
XTo remove the tire sealant bottle from the tire
inflation compressor, press together the lock-
ing tabs on the yellow cap.
XPullthe tire sealant bottle out of the tire infla-
tion compressor.
The fillerh ose remains attached to the tire
sealant bottle.
XDrive to the nearest qualifieds pecialist work-
shop and have the tire changed there.
XHave the tire sealant bottle and the fillerh ose
replaced as soon as possible at aqualified
specialist workshop.
XHave the tire sealant bottle replaced every
four years at aqualifieds pecialist workshop.
Flat tire275
Breakdowna ssistance
Z