2019 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA bulb

Index.......................................................4
Digital Operator's Manual..................23
Introduction ...........................................23
Operation ............................................... 23
Introduction.........................................24
Protecting the environment ...................24
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...............24
Operator's Manual ................................. 25
Service and vehicle operation ................25
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR code for rescue card ........................ 29
Data storage .......................................... 29
Information on copyright ....................... 31
At a glance...........................................32
Cockpit .................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ................................. 33
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 34
Center console ...................................... 35
Door control panel ................................. 38
Overhead control panel .........................39
Safety...................................................40
Panic alarm ............................................ 40
Occupant safety .................................... 40
Children in the vehicle ........................... 54
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 60
Driving safety systems ........................... 61
Protection against theft .........................68
Opening and closing...........................70
SmartKey ............................................... 70
Doors ..................................................... 76
Trunk ..................................................... 78
Side windows ......................................... 82
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 86
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors....91
Correct driver's seat position ................91
Seats ..................................................... 91
Steering wheel ....................................... 96
Mirrors ................................................... 97
Memory function ................................. 100
Lights and windshield wipers..........101
Exterior lighting ................................... 101
Interior lighting .................................... 104
Replacing bulbs ................................... 105
Windshield wipers ................................ 108
Climate control.................................111
Overview of climate control systems ... 111
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 116
Air vents .............................................. 121
Driving and parking..........................122
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 122
Driving ................................................. 122
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ......... 129
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 130
Automatic transmission ....................... 131
Refueling ............................................. 139
Parking ................................................ 142
Driving tips .......................................... 145
Driving systems ................................... 150
On-board computer and displays....178
Important safety notes ........................ 178
Displays and operation ........................ 178
Menus and submenus ......................... 181
Display messages ................................ 193
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 220
Multimedia system...........................231
General notes ...................................... 231
Important safety notes ........................ 231
Function restrictions ............................ 231
Operating system ................................ 232
Stowage and features......................239
Loading guidelines ............................... 239
Stowage areas ..................................... 239
2Contents

Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode.......................................139
B
Back button....................................... 232
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 205
BAS (Brake Assist System)................. 61
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Replacing ......................................... 73
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 281
Display message ............................ 208
Important safety notes .................. 279
Jump starting ................................. 282
Replacing ....................................... 281
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning......................................... 44
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 188
Display message ............................ 210
Notes/function .............................. 174
Bluetooth®
Searching for a mobile phone ........235
Searching for a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 236
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
Telephony ...................................... 235
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 199
Notes ............................................. 322
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulbs .............................107
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 204
Brakes
ABS ..................................................61
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 322
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 63
Display message............................ 194
EBD .................................................. 67
Hill start assist ............................... 126
HOLD function ............................... 158
Important safety notes .................. 147
Maintenance .................................. 148
Parking brake ................................ 143
Riding tips ...................................... 147
Warning lamp ................................. 221
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/notes................................ 63
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 273
see Flat tire
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting)................................... 33
Buttons on the steering wheel......... 179
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 265
Carpets .......................................... 272
Display ........................................... 270
Exhaust pipe .................................. 270
Exterior lights ................................ 269
Gear or selector lever .................... 271
Interior ........................................... 270
Matte finish ................................... 267
Notes ............................................. 265
Paint .............................................. 267
Plastic trim .................................... 270
Power washer................................ 266
Rear view camera .......................... 269
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F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 233
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 275
Preparing the vehicle .....................274
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 276
see Emergency spare wheel
Flexible Fuel vehicles........................ 320
Floormats...........................................259
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 317
Two-way radio ................................ 317
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 321
Consumption statistics .................. 182
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 182
Displaying the range ......................182
Driving tips ....................................146
E10 ................................................ 320
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 320
Important safety notes .................. 320
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Refueling ........................................ 139
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 320
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 141
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 182
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 320
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................289
Before changing .............................288
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 288
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 289
Important safety notes .................. 287
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 257
General notes ................................ 255
Important safety notes .................. 255
Opening/closing the garage door .. 257
Problems when programming ........257
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 255
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 256
Gasoline............................................. 320
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles)....... 190
Genuine parts...................................... 24
Glove box...........................................240
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS.......................... 80
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 218
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 94
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 94
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 104
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher.............................102
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 103
Display message ............................ 205
Replacing bulbs .............................107
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Hill start assist.................................. 126
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 159
Activation conditions ..................... 159
Deactivating ................................... 159
Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes .............................158
Index11

Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Hood
Closing ........................................... 261
Display message ............................ 217
Important safety notes .................. 260
Opening .........................................260
Horn...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning..................................... 149
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer.......................................... 68
Indicator lamp
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 107
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Settings ......................................... 188
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 33
Instrument cluster lighting.............. 178
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................105
Overview ........................................ 104
Reading lamp ................................. 104
iPod®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 274
Using ............................................. 312
Jump starting (engine)......................282
K
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 123
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Deactivation ..................................... 71
Locking ............................................ 71
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................135
Manual gearshifting ....................... 139
Knee bag.............................................. 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 188
Display message ............................ 210
Function/information.................... 176
Lane Tracking package..................... 174
Lap time (RACETIMER)...................... 191
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors................................................ 57
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage)................................................... 205
Light sensor (display message)....... 206
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 103
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 101
Fogged up headlamps.................... 104
Hazard warning lamps ................... 103
High beam flasher .......................... 102
High-beam headlamps................... 102
Light switch ................................... 101
Low-beam headlamps.................... 102
Parking lamps ................................ 102
Rear fog lamp ................................ 102
Setting exterior lighting ................. 101
Standing lamps .............................. 102
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 189
Turn signals ................................... 102
Loading guidelines............................ 239
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 77
Emergency locking ........................... 77
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 76
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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
Index13

Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 164
Driving system ...............................162
Function/notes .............................162
Important safety notes .................. 162
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 165
Sensor range ................................. 163
Warning display............................. 164
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically................... 144
Applying or releasing manually ...... 144
Display message ............................ 196
Electric parking brake .................... 143
Emergency braking ........................ 145
General notes ................................ 143
Releasing automatically................. 145
Warning lamp ................................. 226
Parking lamps
Switching on/off........................... 102
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 202
Indicator lamps ................................ 41
Problem (malfunction) ................... 202
Pets in the vehicle............................... 60
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 270
Power washers.................................. 266
Power windows
see Side windows
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Immobilizer ...................................... 68
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 126
General notes ................................ 126
Hill start assist ............................... 126
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop........... 28
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 160
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles).................................................... 160
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................. 191
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 184
see Digital Operator's Manual
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel).... 88
Reading lamp..................................... 104
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 121
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 205
Replacing bulbs............................. 107
Switching on/off........................... 102
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 242
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 171
Cleaning instructions ..................... 269
Display in the multimedia system .. 170
Function/notes............................. 169
General notes ................................ 169
Switching on/off........................... 170
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Switching on/off........................... 120
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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
16Index

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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