2019 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA center console

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

Roof lining ...................................... 272
Seat belt ........................................ 271
Seat cover .....................................271
Sensors ......................................... 269
Steering wheel ............................... 271
Trim pieces ....................................271
Washing by hand ........................... 266
Wheels ...........................................268
Windows ........................................ 268
Wiper blades .................................. 269
Wooden trim .................................. 271
Cargo compartment enlargement... 242
Cargo tie down rings......................... 243
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
CD player (on-board computer)........185
Center console
Lower section .................................. 36
Upper section .................................. 35
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 189
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........70
Change of address.............................. 26
Change of ownership.......................... 26
Changing a wheel
Wheels and tires ............................ 311
Child
Restraint system .............................. 56
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 59
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 57
On the front-passenger seat ............ 58
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 59
Top Tether .......................................57
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 59
Rear doors .......................................60
Children
Special seat belt retractor ...............55
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 54
Cigarette lighter................................ 247
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ...........................269
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 112
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 114
Controlling automatically ...............117
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 116
Defrosting the windows ................. 119
Defrosting the windshield .............. 118
General notes ................................ 111
Indicator lamp ................................ 117
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 115
Maximum cooling .......................... 119
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 113
Overview of systems ......................111
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 120
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 117
Refrigerant ..................................... 324
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 324
Setting the air distribution ............. 117
Setting the air vents ......................121
Setting the airflow ......................... 118
Setting the temperature ................ 117
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 120
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 120
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 119
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 118
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Combination switch.......................... 102
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 258
Calling up ....................................... 258
Magnetic field zone maps .............. 258
Setting ...........................................258
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
Index7

Consumption statistics (on-board
computer).......................................... 182
Controller...........................................232
Convenience closing feature.............. 84
Convenience opening feature............ 83
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 263
Display message ............................ 207
Filling capacity ............................... 323
Important safety notes .................. 323
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............190
Temperature gauge ........................ 179
Warning lamp ................................. 227
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright............................................. 31
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 204
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 151
Cruise control lever ....................... 151
Deactivating ................................... 152
Display message ............................ 212
Driving system ............................... 150
Function/notes .............................150
Important safety notes .................. 151
Setting a speed .............................. 152
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 151
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 245
Important safety notes .................. 244
Rear compartment ......................... 246
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC)..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes .............................101
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 189
Declarations of conformity................. 27
Decorative film
Cleaning instructions ..................... 267
Diagnostics connection......................28
Digital Operator's Manual
Help .................................................23
Introduction .....................................23
Digital speedometer.........................183
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 131
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 264
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 193
Driving systems .............................209
Engine ............................................ 207
General notes ................................ 193
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 193
Lights ............................................. 204
Safety systems .............................. 194
SmartKey ....................................... 218
Tires ............................................... 213
Vehicle ...........................................215
Distance control
see Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Distance recorder.............................182
Distance warning (warning lamp).... 229
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 62
Warning lamp ................................. 229
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 189
Automatic locking (switch) ...............77
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................70
Control panel ...................................38
Display message ............................ 218
Emergency locking ........................... 77
Emergency unlocking ....................... 77
Important safety notes.................... 76
Opening (from inside) ...................... 76
Drinking and driving......................... 146
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 135
Display ........................................... 133
8Index

Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 242
Important safety notes .................... 91
Seat heating problem ...................... 96
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 100
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 95
Section
Trunk ............................................... 78
Securing cargo.................................. 243
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 271
Sensors (cleaning instructions)....... 269
Service center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 188
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 322
Coolant (engine) ............................ 323
Engine oil ....................................... 322
Fuel ................................................ 319
Important safety notes .................. 319
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 324
Washer fluid ................................... 323
Setting the air distribution............... 117
Setting the airflow............................ 118
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 190
On-board computer ....................... 188
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles).................. 191
Side impact air bag............................. 47
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage)................................................... 206
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Convenience opening feature .......... 83
Important safety information ........... 82
Opening/closing .............................. 83
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Resetting ......................................... 85
Reversing feature ............................. 83
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 73
Changing the programming ............. 72
Checking the battery ....................... 73
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Convenience opening feature .......... 83
Display message............................ 218
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 70
Important safety notes .................... 70
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 71
Loss ................................................. 74
Mechanical key ................................ 72
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 123
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 74
Starting the engine ........................ 125
SmartKey positions (ignition lock).. 123
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 125
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Snow chains...................................... 293
Sockets
Center console .............................. 247
General notes ................................ 247
Rear compartment ......................... 248
Trunk ............................................. 248
Sound
Switching on/off........................... 232
Special seat belt retractor.................. 55
Index17

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
18Index

Center console
Center console, upper section
FunctionPage
CMultimedia system; see theDigital Operator's Manual
DrSeat heating95
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:AMG adaptive sport suspen-sion system (left side)161
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:adjusts the exhaust flap ofthe AMG performanceexhaust system (right side)128

Center console, lower section
FunctionPage
CAshtray246
Cigarette lighter247
Socket247
Stowage compartment239
DCup holder244

iIf you do not depress the accelerator pedalwithin a few seconds, RACE START is can-celed. The multifunction display shows theRACE START CanceledRACE START Canceledmessage.
XFully depress the accelerator pedal.The engine speed is increased.
TheRACERACESTARTSTARTReleaseReleasebrakebraketotostartstartmessage appears in the multifunction display.
iIf you do not release the brake pedal withina short time, RACE START will be canceled.The multifunction display shows theRACERACESTART CanceledSTART Canceledmessage.
XTake your foot off the brake, but keep theaccelerator pedal depressed.The vehicle pulls away at maximum acceler-ation.
TheRACERACESTARTSTARTActiveActivemessage appears inthe multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehiclereaches a speed of approximately 50 km/h.
RACE START is deactivated immediately if yourelease the accelerator pedal during RACESTART or if any of the activation conditions areno longer fulfilled. TheRACE START Not Pos‐RACE START Not Pos‐sible See Operator's Manualsible See Operator's ManualorRACERACESTART CanceledSTART Canceledmessage appears in the mul-tifunction display.
iIf RACE START is used repeatedly within ashort period of time, it is only available againafter the vehicle has been driven a certaindistance.
AMG adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem
General notes
The electronically controlled damping systemworks continuously. This improves drivingsafety and ride comfort.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheeland depends on:
Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty
Rthe road surface condition, e.g. bumps
Ryour individual selection ofSportorComfort
The suspension setting is adjusted using thecorresponding button in the center console.
iThe mode can also be set using the AMGDYNAMIC SELECT controller (Ypage 130).
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-Key or the Start/Stop button,Comfortmode isactivated. For further information about startingthe engine, see (Ypage 123).
Sport mode
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning inSportmode ensures even better contact withthe road. Select this mode when employing asporty driving style, e.g. on winding countryroads.
XPress buttonC.Indicator lampDlights up. You have selectedSportmode.
TheAMG Suspension System SPORTAMG Suspension System SPORTmes-sage appears in the multifunction display.
Comfort mode
InComfortmode, the driving characteristics ofyour vehicle are more comfortable. Select thismode if you favor a more comfortable drivingstyle, but also when driving fast on straightroads, e.g. highways.
XPress buttonCagain so that indicatorlampDgoes out.You have selectedComfortmode.
TheAMGAMGSuspensionSuspensionSystemSystemCOMFORTCOMFORTmes-sage appears in the multifunction display.
4MATIC
!Never tow the vehicle with one axle raised.This may damage the differential. Damage ofthis sort is not covered by the Mercedes-BenzLimited Warranty. All wheels must remaineither on the ground or be fully raised.Observe the instructions for towing the vehi-
Driving systems161
Driving and parking
Z