2019 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA wheel

Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)...............................190
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 204
Replacing bulbs .............................106
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ..................................................95
M
M+S tires............................................ 292
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 267
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 72
Inserting .......................................... 72
Locking vehicle ................................ 77
Removing .........................................72
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 77
Memory card (audio).........................185
Memory function............................... 100
Mercedes me connect
Call priority ....................................251
Display message ............................ 199
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 251
Downloading routes ....................... 254
General notes ................................ 248
Geo fencing ................................... 254
Info call button .............................. 250
Mercedes-Benz emergency call ..... 249
Recovering a stolen vehicle ........... 253
Remote Vehicle Health Check ....... 253
Roadside Assistance call button .... 250
Search & Send ............................... 252
Self-diagnosis ................................ 248
Speed alert ....................................254
System .......................................... 248
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 255
Vehicle remote locking .................. 253
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 252
Message memory (on-board com-
puter)..................................................193
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 269
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) .............................................. 235
Connecting (device manager) ........236
Frequencies ................................... 317
Installation ..................................... 317
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 185
Transmission output (maximum) .... 317
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)...........................................72
MOExtended tires.............................. 275
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 314
Mounting a new wheel ................... 313
Preparing the vehicle .....................311
Raising the vehicle ......................... 312
Removing a wheel .......................... 313
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 312
MP3
Operation ....................................... 185
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................181
Permanent display ......................... 189
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 179
Overview .......................................... 34
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................232
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
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Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 97
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 98
Reflective safety jacket.................... 273
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 324
Refueling
Fuel gauge....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 139
Refueling process .......................... 140
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 255
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 255
Replacing bulbs
Brake lamp .................................... 107
High-beam headlamps................... 107
Important safety notes .................. 105
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 106
Low-beam headlamps.................... 106
Overview of bulb types .................. 105
Rear fog lamp ................................ 107
Turn signals (front) ......................... 107
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 107
Reporting safety defects.................... 28
Rescue card......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 208
Warning lamp ................................. 226
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control)........ 120
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 201
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 226
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reverse gear (selector lever)........... 133
Reversing feature
Roller sunblind ................................. 88
Side windows ................................... 83
Tailgate ............................................ 78
Roadside Assistance (breakdown).... 26
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 88
Roof carrier........................................ 244
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines)......................................... 272
Roof load (maximum)........................ 325
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 237
Inserting/removing ........................ 237
Removing ....................................... 237
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 91
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 44
Cleaning ......................................... 271
Correct usage .................................. 43
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 41
Releasing ......................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 220
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 93
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 93
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 95
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 95
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 94
Cleaning the cover ......................... 271
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Specialist workshop............................28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 189
Digital ............................................ 183
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 178
Selecting the display unit ............... 188
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................66
Warning lamp ................................. 224
Standing lamps
Display message ............................205
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 160
Important safety notes .................. 159
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 124
Starting the engine ........................ 125
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine)................................ 124
STEER CONTROL.................................. 68
Steering
Display message ............................ 218
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually)........................ 96
Button overview ............................... 34
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 179
Cleaning ......................................... 271
Important safety notes .................... 96
Paddle shifters ............................... 137
Steering wheel paddle shifters........ 137
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 191
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 240
Armrest (under) ............................. 241
Center console .............................. 240
Center console (rear) ..................... 241
Cup holders ................................... 244
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 240
Glove box ....................................... 240
Important safety information ......... 239
Map pockets .................................. 241
Stowage net ................................... 241
Stowage net....................................... 241
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor.................................................... 243
Summer tires..................................... 292
Sun visor............................................ 246
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 161
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off................................................. 120
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 237
T
Tachometer........................................ 178
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 205
see Lights
Tailgate
Limiting the opening angle ............... 81
Obstruction detection...................... 78
Opening dimensions ...................... 325
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 79
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 319
Information .................................... 317
Tires/wheels ................................. 315
Vehicle data ................................... 325
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 186
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 235
Authorizing a mobile phone via the
device manager (connecting) ......... 236
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 236
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Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 235
Display message ............................ 218
Introduction ...................................185
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 185
Number from the phone book ........186
Redialing ........................................ 186
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 186
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 179
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............190
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............190
Outside temperature ......................178
Setting (climate control) ................ 117
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 190
Through-loading feature................... 241
Timing (RACETIMER)......................... 191
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 297
Checking manually ........................ 296
Display message ............................ 213
Maximum ....................................... 296
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 277
Notes ............................................. 295
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 278
Recommended ............................... 293
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 296
Important safety notes .................. 297
Restarting ...................................... 297
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 299
Function/notes .............................297
General notes ................................ 297
Important safety notes .................. 298
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 300
Restarting ...................................... 300
Warning lamp ................................. 230
Warning message .......................... 299
TIREFIT kit.......................................... 276
Important safety notes .................. 276
Storage location ............................ 274
Tire pressure not reached .............. 277
Tire pressure reached .................... 278
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 310
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 308
Bar (definition) ............................... 308
Changing a wheel .......................... 310
Characteristics .............................. 308
Checking ........................................ 290
Curb weight (definition) ................. 309
Definition of terms ......................... 308
Direction of rotation...................... 311
Display message ............................ 213
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 310
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 308
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 308
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 309
General notes ................................ 315
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 309
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 309
Important safety notes .................. 290
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 309
Information on driving .................... 290
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 309
Labeling (overview) ........................ 305
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 310
Load index ..................................... 307
Load index (definition) ................... 309
M+S tires ....................................... 292
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 309
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 309
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 309
Maximum tire load ......................... 307
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 309
MOExtended tires.......................... 292
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Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 310
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................310
Replacing ....................................... 310
Service life ..................................... 291
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 310
Speed rating (definition) ................ 309
Storing ...........................................311
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 308
Summer tires ................................. 292
Temperature .................................. 305
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 310
Tire bead (definition) ......................310
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 310
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 309
Tire size (data) ............................... 315
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 305
Tire tread ....................................... 291
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 310
Total load limit (definition) ............. 310
Traction ......................................... 304
Traction (definition) ....................... 310
Tread wear..................................... 304
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 304
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 309
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 310
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 309
see Flat tire
Top Tether............................................ 57
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 287
Important safety notes .................. 284
Installing the towing eye ................ 285
Removing the towing eye ............... 286
Towing
Permitted towing methods ............ 287
Towing a trailer
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 284
Installing the towing eye ................ 285
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 287
Removing the towing eye ............... 286
Transporting the vehicle ................ 287
With both axles on the ground ....... 286
With the front axle raised ............... 286
Towing eye......................................... 274
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever)...................... 131
Transporting the vehicle.................. 287
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 271
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 182
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 182
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 183
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 82
Emergency release button ............... 82
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 79
Opening (from outside the vehi-
cle, HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .............. 80
Opening automatically from
inside ............................................... 81
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 79
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 217
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 204
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 107
Switching on/off........................... 102
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 317
Installation ..................................... 317
Transmission output (maximum) .... 317
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
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U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking .......................77
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 76
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles)....... 190
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 238
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........ 246
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message............................ 215
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 188
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Loading .......................................... 301
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 77
Locking (SmartKey).......................... 70
Lowering ........................................ 314
Maintenance .................................... 26
Parking for a long period ................ 145
Pulling away ................................... 126
Raising ........................................... 312
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 312
Transporting .................................. 287
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 77
Unlocking (SmartKey)...................... 70
Vehicle data ................................... 325
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 325
Vehicle dimensions........................... 325
Vehicle emergency locking................ 77
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate.............. 318
Vehicle tool kit.................................. 274
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 121
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 185
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
VIN
Seat ............................................... 319
Type plate ...................................... 318
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 222
Active Brake Assist ........................ 229
Brakes ........................................... 221
Check Engine ................................. 226
Coolant .......................................... 227
Distance warning ........................... 229
ESP®.............................................. 223
ESP®OFF ....................................... 224
Fuel tank ........................................ 226
Overview .......................................... 33
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 41
Reserve fuel ................................... 226
Restraint system ............................ 226
Seat belt ........................................ 220
SPORT handling mode ................... 224
Tire pressure monitor .................... 230
Warranty.............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 218
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 315
Wheel bolt tightening torque........... 314
Wheel chock...................................... 312
Wheels
Changing a wheel.......................... 310
Checking ........................................ 290
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Emergency spare wheel ................. 315
Important safety notes .................. 290
Information on driving .................... 290
Interchanging/changing ................ 310
Mounting a new wheel ................... 313
Removing a wheel.......................... 313
Storing ........................................... 311
Tightening torque ........................... 314
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 315
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Wheels and tires
Changing a wheel .......................... 311
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 201
Operation ......................................... 47
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 118
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid....................... 263
Important safety notes .................. 323
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 218
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 109
Switching on/off........................... 108
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 150
Snow chains .................................. 293
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 292
Winter tires
M+S tires....................................... 292
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 269
Important safety notes .................. 109
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 271
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Z
ZONE function
Switching on/off........................... 118
22Index

systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories thathave been specifically approved for your vehi-cle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject tostrict quality control. Every part has been spe-cifically developed, manufactured or selectedfor and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz partsshould be used.
More than 300,000 different genuineMercedes-Benz parts are available forMercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintaina supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts fornecessary service and repair work. In addition,strategically located parts delivery centers pro-vide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benzparts (Ypage 318).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
iThis Operator's Manual describes all modelsand all standard and optional equipment ofyour vehicle available at the time of this Oper-ator's Manual going to print. Country-specificdifferences are possible. Bear in mind thatyour vehicle may not feature all functionsdescribed here. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and functions. The equip-ment in your vehicle may therefore differ fromthat shown in the descriptions and illustra-tions.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerningequipment and operation, please consult anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Book-let are important documents and should be keptin the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies inaccordance with the warranty terms and condi-tions in the Service and Warranty Informationbooklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center willreplace and repair all factory-installed parts inaccordance with the following warranty termsand conditions:
RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty
REmission System Warranty
REmission Performance Warranty
RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Islandand Vermont Emission Control System War-ranty
RState warranty enforcement laws (lemonlaws)
Replacement parts and accessories are coveredby the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessorieswarranties. These are available at any author-ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iShould you lose your Service and WarrantyInformation booklet, have an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replace-ment. The new Service and Warranty Infor-mation booklet will be posted to you.
Information for customers in Califor-
nia
Under California law you may be entitled to areplacement of your vehicle or a refund of thepurchase price or lease price, if after a reason-able number of repair attempts Mercedes-BenzUSA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or servicefacilities fail to fix one or more substantialdefects or malfunctions in the vehicle that arecovered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from originaldelivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on theodometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first,a reasonable number of repair attempts is pre-sumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or moreof the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunctionresults in a condition that is likely to cause
Service and vehicle operation25
Introduction
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