2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA jump start

Feature s. ............................................. 242
Maintenanc ea nd care ...................... 257
Engine compartment ........................... 257
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 261
Care ..................................................... 262
Breakdown assistance ..................... 269
Where will If ind...? .............................. 269
Fla tt ire ................................................ 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 ro peration .................................. 289
Tir ep ressure ....................................... 290
Loading the vehicle .............................. 298
All abou tw heel sa nd tire s. .................. 301
Changing aw heel ................................ 307
Wheel and tire combinations ............... 312
Technical data ................................... 313
Information regarding technical data ... 313
Vehicl ee le ctronics .............................. 313
Identification plates ............................. 314
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 315
Vehicl ed at a. ........................................ 320 Contents 3

Information abou tS ervice ............ .2 61
Resetting the service interva ld is-
pla y. ............................................... 261
Service message ............................ 261
Specia ls ervice requirements ......... 261
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 68
Function .......................................... .6 8
Switching off the alarm .................... 68
ATTENTIO NA SSIS T
Activating/deactivating ................. 185
Displa ym essage ............................ 207
Function/note s. ............................ 171
Audi om en u( on -board computer) .... 182
Audi os ystem
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualifie ds pecialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualifie ds pecialist workshop
AUTO lights
Displa ym essage ............................ 204
see Lights
Automatic car was h( ca re) ............... 262
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
sto pf unction) .................................... 126
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/sto pf unction) .......................... 126
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 100
Automatic transmission
Accelerator peda lp osition ............. 133
Changing gea r. .............................. 133
DIREC TS ELECT lever ..................... 130
Drive progra m. ............................... 134
Drive progra md is play .................... 130
Driving tip s. ................................... 133
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cle se xcept Mercedes-AM Gv ehi-
cles) ............................................... 128
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AM Gv ehicles) .............. 129
Emergency running mod e. ............. 138
Engaging drive position .................. 132
Engaging neutral ............................ 131
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AM Gv ehicles) .............. 132 Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 131
Engaging reverse gea r. .................. 131
Engaging the park position ............ 130
Holding the ve hi cl es tationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 134
Kickdow n. ...................................... 134
Manua ls hifting .............................. 136
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AM Gv ehicles) ..... 188
Overview ........................................ 130
Problem (malfunction) ................... 138
Pulling away ................................... 125
Selector lever ................................ 132
Starting the engine ........................ 124
Steering whee lp addl es hifters ...... 136
Transmission position display ........ 132
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 130
Transmission positions .................. 133
Automatic transmissio ne mer-
genc ym ode ....................................... 138
B
Back button ....................................... 230
Backup lamp
Displa ym essage ............................ 203
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Replacing ......................................... 73
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 278
Displa ym essage ............................ 206
Important safety notes .................. 276
Jump starting ................................. 278
Belt
see Sea tb el ts
Bel tw arning ......................................... 44
Blind Spo tA ssis t
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 186
Displa ym essage ............................ 208
Notes/function .............................. 172
Bluetooth ®
Searching for am obil ep hone ........ 233Index 5

ESP ®
(Electroni cS tability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 64
Important safety information ........... 61
Overview .......................................... 61
STEER CONTROL ............................. 68
Driving system
Distance Pilo tD ISTRONI C. ............ 151
DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL ............ 160
Parking assis tP ARKTRONIC .......... 161
Parking Pilo t. ................................. 164
RAC ES TAR T( Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 158
Start-off assis t. .............................. 158
Drivin gs ystems
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 159
ATTENTIO NA SSIST ........................ 171
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 172
Cruise control ................................ 149
Displa ym essage ............................ 207
HOLD function ............................... 157
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 174
Lane Tracking packag e. ................. 172
Rear vie wc amera .......................... 167
Drivin gt ips
Automati ct ransmissio n. ................ 133
Brakes ........................................... 146
Break-in perio d. ............................. 121
Checking brake lining thickness .... 147
Distance Pilo tD ISTRONIC ............. 156
Downhil lg radient ........................... 146
Drinking and driving ....................... 144
Driving in winter ............................. 148
Driving on floode dr oads ................ 148
Driving on we tr oads ...................... 148
Exhaus tc heck ............................... 144
Fue l. ............................................... 144
Genera l. ......................................... 144
Hydroplaning ................................. 148
Icy roa ds ur faces ........................... 148
Limite db raking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 147
Snow chains .................................. 290
The first 1000 miles (150 0k m) ..... 121
Wet roa ds ur face ........................... 146
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 183 see also Digital Operator's Man-
ua l. ................................................. 229
DYNAMI CS ELECT button
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control ). ............................ 115
Climate control (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 112
DYNAMI CS E LECT b
utto n( al lv eh i-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 128
DYNAMI CS ELECT controller
(Mercedes-AM Gv eh icles) ................. 129
E EBD (electroni cb rake forc ed istri-
bution)
Displa ym essage ............................ 194
Function/note s. ............................... 67
EC Od isplay
Function/note s. ............................ 145
On-board compute r. ...................... 180
EC Os tart/sto pf unction
Automati ce ngine start .................. 126
Automati ce ngine switch-off .......... 126
Deactivating/activating ................. 127
Genera li nformation ....................... 126
Important safety notes .................. 126
Introduction ................................... 125
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automati cm easures afte rana cci-
dent ................................................. 54
Emergenc yr elease
Driver's doo r. ................................... 77
Vehicl e. ............................................ 77
Emergenc yT ensionin gD ev ices
Activation ......................................... 52
Emission sc on trol
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 224
Displa ym essage ............................ 205
ECO start/stop function ................ 125
Engine number ............................... 315
Irregula rr unning ............................ 127
Jump-starting ................................. 278 Index 9

Starting (important safety notes ). .. 123
Starting problems .......................... 127
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 124
Starting via smartphone ................ 124
Starting with the Start/Sto pb ut -
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 oi ll ev el ..................... 258
Checking the oi ll ev el using the
dipstick .......................................... 258
Displa ym essage ............................ 206
Filling capacity ............................... 318
Note sa bout oi lg rade s. .................. 317
Note sono il level/consumption .... 258
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AM Gv ehicles) ............... 188
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ua l. ................................................. 229
ESP ®
(Electroni cS tability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 219
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 188
Characteristics ................................. 65
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AM Gv ehicles) ............. 66
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes ‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 65
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AM Gv ehicles) ............... 185
Displa ym essage ............................ 192
Function/note s. ............................... 64
Genera ln otes .................................. 64
Important safety information ........... 64
Trailer stabilization ........................... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 221 ETS/4ETS (Electroni cT raction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 64
Exhaust
see Exhaus tp ip e
Exhaus tc heck ................................... 144
Exhaus tp ipe
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Ex terio r lighting
C leaning ......................................... 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
Ou tofp osition (troubleshooting ). .... 97
Setting ............................................. 97
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 99
Storing the parking position ............. 98
Eyeglasse sc om partment ................. 238
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 231
Filler cap
see Refueling
First-ai dk it ......................................... 270
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s. ......................... 271
Preparing the vehicl e. .................... 271
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 272
Floormats ........................................... 256
Frequencies
Mobil ep hone ................................. 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 lg auge ....................................... 3310
Index

Instrumen tc luster
Overview .......................................... 33
Setting s. ........................................ 18 6
Warn in ga nd indicator lamps ........... 33
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 176
Interior lighting
Control .......................................... .1 04
Overview ........................................ 103
Reading lamp ................................. 103
iPod ®
see also Digita lO perator's Man-
ua l. ................................................ .2 29
JJack
Storage location ............................ 270
Using ............................................. 309
Jump starting (engine) ..................... .2 78
KKe yp 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 eb ag .............................................. 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keepin gA ssist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 186
Display message ............................ 208
Function/informatio n. ................... 174
Lan eT racking package ..................... 172
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 189
LATCH-type (ISOFIX )c hild seat
anchors ................................................ 57
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 203 Light senso r( display message) ....... 204
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 102
Automati ch eadlamp mod e. ........... 100
Fogged up headlamp s. ................... 103
Hazard warning lamps ................... 102
Hig hb ea mf lashe r. ......................... 101
High-beam headlamp s. .................. 101
Light switch ................................... 100
Low-bea mh eadlamp s. ................... 101
Parking lamps ................................ 101
Rear fog lamp ................................ 101
Setting exterio rl ig hting ................. 100
Standing lamps .............................. 101
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/of f( on -board com-
puter) ............................................. 187
Turn signal s. .................................. 101
Loadin gg uidelines ............................ 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 ym essage ............................ 202
Replacing bulb s. ............................ 105
Switching on/of f. .......................... 101
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-wa yl um ba rs up -
por t. ................................................. 93
M
M+S tires ............................................ 289
Malfunctio nm essage
see Displa ym essages
Matte finis h( clea ning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 264
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 248
Displa ym essage ............................ 19712
Index

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning. X
Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the
SmartKey. X
Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at aq ualified specialist
workshop.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote con-
trol function: X
Unlock ( Y
page 77) or lock ( Y
page 77) the vehicle using the
mechanical key. X
Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at aq ualified specialist
workshop.
The engine cannot be
started using the Smart-
Key. The on-board voltage is too low. X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work: X
Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary ( Y
page 278).
or X
Jump-start the vehicle ( Y
page 278).
or X
Consult aq ualified specialist workshop.
The engine cannot be
started using the Start/
Stop button. The Smart-
Key is in the vehicle. The vehicle is locked. X
Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. X
Check the SmartKey battery ( Y
page 73) and replace it if necessary
( Y
page 73).
If this does not work: X
Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
There is interference from ap owerful source of radio waves.X
Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
You have lost aS mart-
Key. X
Have the SmartKey deactivated at aq ualified specialist workshop.X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. X
If necessary, have the locks changed as well.
You have lost the
mechanical key. X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. X
If necessary, have the locks changed as well. SmartKey 75
Opening and closing Z

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
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. X
Jump-start the vehicle ( Y
page 278).
If the engine does not start despite attempt stoj ump-start it:X
Consult aq ualified specialist workshop.
The starter motor was exposed to at hermal load that was too high.X
Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two minutes. X
Try to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start: X
Consult aq ualified specialist workshop.
The engine is not running
smoothly and is misfir-
ing. There is am alfunction in the engine electronics or in am echanical
componen toft he engine management system.X
Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter
and damage it. X
Have the cause rectified immediately at aq ualified specialist work-
shop.
The coolant temperature
gauge shows av alue
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. X
Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down. X
Check the coolant level ( Y
page 260). Observe the warning notes
as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
DYNAMIC SELEC Tb 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: R
the drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment) R
the suspension (vehicles with damping sys-
tem or AMG adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem) R
the steering R
the availability of the ECO start/stop function R
the climate control:
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, drive program C is
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see ( Y
page 125). X
Press DYNAMIC SELECT button C 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.128
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Driving and parking

Battery (vehicle)
Important safety notes Specia lt ool sa nd expert knowledg ea re required
when working on the battery ,e .g .r emova la nd
installation. Yo us houl dt herefore have al lw or k
involving the battery carrie do ut at aq uali fied
specialist workshop.
G WARNING
Wor kc arrie do ut incorrectly on the battery
can lead ,f or example, to as hort circui ta nd
thu sd amag et he vehicl ee le ctronics .T hi sc an
lead to functio nr estrictions applying to
safety-relevant systems, e.g the lighting sys-
tem, the ABS (anti-lock braking system )ort he
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program). The oper-
ating safety of your vehicl em ay be restricted.
Yo uc ould lose contro loft he vehicle, for
example: R
when braking R
in the event of abrupt steering maneuvers
and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the roa dc onditions
There is ar is kofana ccident.
In the event of as hort circui tora similar inci-
dent, contact aq uali fied specialist workshop
immediately. Do not drive any further .Y ou
shoul dh av ea ll work involving the battery car-
rie do ut at aq uali fied specialist workshop.
For further informatio na bout ABS and ESP ®
,
see ( Y
page 61 )a nd ( Y
page 64).
G WARNING
Electrostati cb uild -u pc an lead to the creation
of sparks, which could ignite the highl ye xplo-
sive gases of ab at tery .T here is ar is kofa n
explosion.
Before handling the battery ,t ouch the vehicle
body to remove any existing electrostatic
build-up.
The highl yf lammabl eg as mixture form sw he n
charging the battery as well as when jump-start-
ing. Alway sm ak es ur et ha tn either yo un or the bat-
tery is electrostaticall yc harged. Ab uild -u po f
electrostatic charge can be caused ,f or exam-
ple: R
by wearing clothing made from synthetic
fibers R
du etof rictio nb et ween clothing and seatsR
if yo up us horp ul lt he battery across the car-
pe toro the rs yn theti cm at erialsR
if yo ur ub the battery with ac loth
G WARNING
During the charging process ,ab at tery produ-
ces hydrogen gas. If as hort circui to ccurs or
sparks are created ,t he hydrogen ga sc an
ignite .T here is ar is kofane xplosion.R
Make sure tha tt he positive terminal of a
connected battery does not come into con-
tact with vehicl ep ar ts.R
Never place meta lo bj ects or tool sonab at -
tery. R
It is important tha ty ou observe the descri-
be do rder of the battery terminal sw he n
connecting and disconnecting ab at tery.R
Whe nj ump-starting ,m ak es ur et ha tt he
battery pole sw it hi de ntical polarity are
connected. R
It is particularly important to observe the
describe do rder when connecting and dis-
connecting the jumper cables. R
Never connect or disconnect the battery
terminal sw hile the engine is running.
G WARNING
Battery aci disc austic .T here is ar is kofi njury.
Avoi dc ontact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do
not inhal ea ny battery gases .Don ot lean over
the battery .K ee pc hildren away from batter-
ies. Wash away battery aci di mmediatel yw it h
plenty of clean water and see km edica la tten-
tion.
H Environmental note
Batterie sc ontain dangerous
substances. It is against the
la wtod is pose of them with276
Battery (vehicle)
Breakdo wn assis tance