2019 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA center console

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
FrontFrontPassengerPassengerAir‐Air‐bag Disabled Seebag Disabled SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
The front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag are deac-tivated during the journey, although:
Ran adult
or
Ra person of the corresponding stature is on the front-passenger seat
If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may interpretthe occupant's weight as lower than it actually is.
GWARNING
The front-passenger front air bag and front passenger knee bag maynot be triggered in the event of an accident.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 142).
XSwitch the ignition off.
XHave the occupant on the front-passenger seat get out of the vehi-cle.
XKeep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door andswitch on the ignition.
XObserve the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the centerconsole and the multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
Ra self-diagnosis is carried out. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF andPASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simulta-neously for approximately six seconds.
Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must then light upand remain lit after the self-diagnosis. If the indicator lamp is on,OCS (Occupant Classification System) has deactivated the front-passenger front air bag and front-passenger knee bag(Ypage 48)
RtheFront Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator'sFront Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator'sManualManualorFront Passenger Airbag Disabled See Opera‐Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Opera‐tor'stor'sManualManualdisplay messages must not be shown on the mul-tifunction display
XWait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary systemchecks have been completed.
XMake sure that the display messages do not appear in the multi-function display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be occu-pied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF or ON indicatorlamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the occu-pant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating correctly.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Further information about the Occupant Classification System(Ypage 48).
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
FrontFrontPassengerPassengerAir‐Air‐bag Enabled Seebag Enabled SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
The front-passenger air bag and front-passenger knee bag are enabledduring the journey, even though:
Ra child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the system'sweight threshold is located on the front-passenger seat
or
Rthe front-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detect objects or forces applying additional weight onthe seat.
GWARNING
The front-passenger front air bag and front-passenger knee bag maybe triggered unintentionally.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 142).
XSwitch the ignition off.
XOpen the front-passenger door.
XRemove the child and the child restraint system from the front-passenger seat.
XMake sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to theweight.The system might otherwise detect the additional weight and inter-pret the seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually is.
XKeep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door andswitch on the ignition.
XObserve the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the centerconsole and the multifunction display and check the following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
Ra self-diagnosis is carried out. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF andPASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simulta-neously for approximately six seconds.
Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must then light upand remain lit after the self-diagnosis. If the indicator lamp is on,OCS has deactivated the front-passenger front air bag and front-passenger knee air bag (Ypage 48)
RtheFront Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator'sFront Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator'sManualManualorFront Passenger Airbag Disabled See Opera‐Front Passenger Airbag Disabled See Opera‐tor'stor'sManualManualdisplay messages must not be shown on the mul-tifunction display
XWait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary systemchecks have been completed.
XMake sure that the display messages do not appear in the multi-function display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be occu-pied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF or ON indicatorlamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the occu-pant.
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Operating system
Overview
General notes
!Do not use the space in front of the displayfor storage. Objects placed here could dam-age the display or impair its function. Avoidany direct contact with the display surface.Pressure on the display surface may result inimpairments to the display, which could beirreversible.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair yourability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-con-trolled switch-off feature. The brightness isautomatically reduced if the temperature is toohigh. The display may temporarily switch offcompletely.
Cleaning instructions
!Do not touch the display. The display has avery sensitive high-gloss surface; there is arisk of scratching. If you have to clean thescreen, however, use a mild cleaning agentand a soft, lint-free cloth.
The display must be switched off and havecooled down before you start cleaning. Do notapply pressure to the display surface whencleaning it, as this could cause irreversible dam-age to the display.
Switching the multimedia system
on/off
XPress theCcontrol knob.
Adjusting the volume
XTurn theCcontrol knob.
The volume is adjusted:
Rfor the currently selected media source
Rduring traffic or navigation announcements
Rin hands-free mode during an active call
Switching the sound on or off
XPress thecbutton on the control panel.If the audio output is switched off, the statusline will show thecsymbol. If you switch
the media source or set the volume, the soundis automatically switched on.
iNavigation announcements will be heardeven if the sound is muted.
Functions
The multimedia system has the following func-tions:
RRadio mode
RMedia mode with media search
RSound systems
RNavigation system
COMAND: navigation via the hard drive
Audio 20: navigation via SD card
RCommunication functions
RSIRIUS Weather (COMAND)
RVehicle functions with system settings
RFavorites functions
Controller
The controller in the center console lets you:
Rselect menu items on the display
Renter characters
Rselect a destination on the map
Rsave entries
The controller can be:
Rturned3
Rslid left or right1
Rslid forwards or back4
Rslid diagonally2
Rpressed briefly or pressed and held7
Back button
You can use the8button to exit a menu or tocall up the main menu of the current operatingmode.
XTo exit the menu:briefly press the8button.The multimedia system changes to the nexthigher menu level in the current operatingmode.
XTo call up the main menu:press the8button for longer than two seconds.The multimedia system changes to the mainmenu of the current operating mode.
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Multimedia system

Stowage compartments in the front
Glove box
XTo open:pull handleCand open glove boxflapD.
XTo close:fold glove box flapDupwards untilit engages.
There is a pen holder at the top of the glove boxflap.
Eyeglasses compartment
XTo open:press markingC.
Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment isalways closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Stowage compartment in the front center
console
XTo open:press the marking on coverC.
iDepending on the vehicle equipment, theremay be an ashtray in the center consoleinstead of a storage compartment.
Stowage compartment in front of the arm-
rest (vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion)
XTo open:press the marking on coverC.
iYou can remove the non-slip mat and theinsert for cleaning. When removing the insertyou will have to overcome some slight resist-ance.
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Stowage and features

Stowage compartment under the armrest
XTo open:on vehicles with movable armrests,make sure that the armrest is in the rearmostposition.
XPress buttonCand fold the armrest up.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the arm-rest can be moved backwards or forwards in alongitudinal direction.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-lowing may be in the stowage compartment: amultimedia connector unit with an SD card slot
and 2 USB ports, e.g. for use with an iPod®,
iPhone®or MP3 player (see the Digital Opera-tor's Manual).
Stowage compartments in the rear
passenger compartment
Stowage compartment in the rear
passenger compartment center console
XTo open:pull down the top of stowage com-partmentCby the edge of the handle.
iDepending on the vehicle's equipment,there may be an open stowage space abovethe stowage compartment.
Parcel nets
Stowage nets are located:
Rin the front-passenger footwell
Ron the back of the driver's and the front-passenger seat
Ron the left and right-hand side in the trunk
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 239)and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces(Ypage 239).
Through-loading facility in the rear
passenger compartment
XTo open:fold down seat armrestC.
XPull the center head restraint on the rearbench seat into the uppermost position(Ypage 94).
XSlide locking mechanism

Do not touch the hot heating elements of the
cup holder. Always make sure that children
cannot access the hot heating elements of the
cup holder. Never leave children unsuper-
vised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In
addition, cup holders, open stowage spaces
and mobile phone brackets cannot always
retain all objects they contain. There is a risk
of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk.
!Only use the cup holders for containers ofthe right size and which have lids. The drinkscould otherwise spill.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 239).
The stowage compartments in the doors providespace for bottles:
Rfront: capacity up to 34 fl. oz. (1.0l)
Rrear: capacity up to 17 fl. oz. (0.5 l)
Cup holder in the front center console
CCup holder
The cup holder and the rubber mat underneathcan be removed for cleaning. Clean them withclean, lukewarm water only.
XTo remove:carefully pull in upper sections ofcup holderCon the driver's and front-passenger sides until they release.
XLift the cup holder upwardsDuntil it can beremoved.
XTo install:insert cup holder into lateralcurved sectionsDin the stowage compart-ment. Insert the cup holder so that the wedge
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Stowage and features
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Socket in the rear passenger compart-
ment center console
XPull the cover out by the top of the handleedge.
XLift up the cover of the socket.
Socket in the trunk
XLift up the cover of socketC.
Mercedes me connect
General notes
A license agreement must be in place in order toactivate the Mercedes me connect service.Make sure that your system is activated andoperational. To register, press the