2023 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA Owners Manual

Operating the memory function
Storing
Set the desired position for all systems.BrieOy press memory button V and then
press preset position b, T or U
within three seconds.
An acoustic signal sounds. The settings are
stored.To call up: press and brieOy hold one of preset
position buttons b, T or U .
Aser releasing the button, all systems are
moved into the stored position.
Stowage areas
Notes on loading the vehicle
&DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk
lid is open when the engine is running, espe-
cially if the vehicle is in motion.
Always switch oM the engine before
opening the trunk lid.Never drive with the trunk lid open.&WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured
items in the vehicle
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured suPciently, they could slip, tip
over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi-
cle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around.Before the journey, secure objects, lug-
gage or loads against slipping or tipping
over.&WARNING Risk of injury due to objects
being stowed incorrectly
If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed
incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around
and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open storage 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.
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Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around in such
situations.Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from storage spaces, parcel
nets or storage nets.Close the lockable storage spaces before
starting a journey.Always stow and secure heavy, hard,
pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky
objects in the trunk.&WARNING Risk of accident from objects in
the driver\bs footwell and front-passenger
footwell
Objects in the driver\bs footwell and front-
passenger footwell may impede pedal travel or
block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road safety
of the vehicle.
Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver\bs
footwell or front-passenger footwell.Always install the Ooor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure that
there is always suPcient clearance for
the pedals.Do not use loose Ooor mats and do not
lay multiple Ooor mats on top of one
another.
Vehicles with automatic front-passenger air bag
shutoM: Objects trapped under the front-
passenger seat may interfere with the function of
the automatic front-passenger air bag shutoM or
damage the system. Please observe the notes on the function of the automatic front-passenger airbag shutoM ( page 42).
&WARNING !

*NOTE Damage to the rear armrest due to
body weight
When folded out, the rear armrest can be
damaged by body weight.
Do not sit or support yourself on the rear
seat armrest.&WARNING Risk of Nre and injury from hot
cigarette lighter
You can suMer burns if you touch the hot heat-
ing element or the hot socket of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, Oammable materials can catch Nre
if:
= you drop the hot cigarette lighter.
= children e.g. hold the hot cigarette lighter
to objects.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.Always make sure that the cigarette
lighter is out of the reach of children.Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.&WARNING Risk of burns from the tailpipe
and tailpipe trims
The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself.
Always be particularly careful around the tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and super-
vise children especially closely in this
area.Allow vehicle parts to cool down before
touching them.\bLeather is a natural product. It exhibits natural
surface properties such as diMerences in
structure, marks caused by growth and injury or subtle color diMerences. These surface
properties are characteristics of leather and not material malfunctions. Leather is also sub-
ject to a natural aging process during which
the surface properties change.The handling characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle. You should therefore bear the follow-
ing in mind when loading the vehicle:
= Do not exceed the permissible total mass or
the gross axle weight rating of the vehicle
(including load and occupants). The values are
speciNed on the vehicle identiNcation plate on
the vehicle\bs B-pillar.
= The load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
= Always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
= Secure the load using the cargo tie-down rings
and distribute the load evenly.
Notes on driving with a roof load
= Distribute the roof load and the load inside the
vehicle evenly, placing heavy objects at the
bottom. Also comply with the notes on loading the vehicle (  page 103).
= Drive attentively, and avoid abrupt starts, brak-
ing and steering as well as rapid cornering.Seats and stowing105

=When transporting roof loads and when the
vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select
drive programs  and A . These are
designed to focus on stability (  page 141).\bFor more information on stowage compart-
ments and stowage areas, please refer to the Digital Operator\bs Manual.
Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior

q Overview of the front stowage compartments
1Stowage spaces in the doors2Stowage compartment in the armrest with a
multimedia and USB connection3Stowage compartment in the front center
console with a USB port4Glove box

q Locking/unlocking the glove box
Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock-
wise H (to lock) or counter-clockwise G (to
unlock).Through-loading feature in the rear bench seat
(EASY-PACK Quickfold)

q Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
&WARNING Risk of accident if the rear
bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back-
rest may fold forwards, even when you are
driving.
= As a result, the vehicle occupant will be
pushed into the seat belt with increased
force. The seat belt will not be able to pro-
tect as intended and could cause addi-
tional injury.
= Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo
compartment will not be restrained by the
seat backrest.
Make sure that the rear bench seat, the rear seat and the seat backrest are engaged before every trip.106Seats and stowing

If the seat backrests are not engaged and locked
in place, the lock veriNcation indicator will be red.
Requirements: = To fold the center seat backrest forwards: the
center seat backrest has been unlocked.
You can fold the center and outer seat backrests
forwards separately.Vehicles with a memory function: If necessary,
when the seat backrest in the rear passenger compartment is folded forward, the correspond-ing front seat will move forwards slightly to avoid
a collision.If necessary, fully insert the head restraints
into the rear seat backrest.
The release handles are located beneath the rear
shelf.
To fold the les and right seat backrests
forward: pull right or les release handle 1
and fold the corresponding seat backrest for- wards.To fold the center seat backrest forwards: pull
release catch 3 of seat backrest 2 for-
wards.Fold seat backrest 2 forwards.If necessary, reset the driver\bs or front
passenger seat.Seats and stowing107

qFolding the rear seat backrest back&WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
adjusting the seats
When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself
or a vehicle occupant.
When adjusting a seat, make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep
of the seat.*NOTE Damage caused by trapping the
seat belt when folding back the seat back-
rest
The seat belt could become trapped and thus
damaged when the seat backrest is folded
back.
Make sure that the seat belt is not trap-
ped when folding back the seat backrest.Move the driver\bs or front passenger seat for-
wards, if necessary.Fold the corresponding seat backrest 1 back
until it engages.
Les and right seat backrests: if the seat back-
rest is not engaged and locked in place, the red lock veriNcation indicator 2 will be visi-
ble.
Center seat backrest: if the seat backrest is
not engaged and locked in place, red lock veri-
Ncation indicator 3 will be visible.
qLocking the release catch of the center rear
seat backrest
Requirements: = The les and center seat backrests are
engaged and joined together.
You can lock the center seat backrest release
catch if you want to secure the trunk against
unauthorized access. The center seat backrest
can then be folded forwards only together with
the les seat backrest.108Seats and stowing

Fold the center and les seat backrests for-
wards.To lock or unlock: slide catch 1 upwards or
downwards.
Overview of the tie-down eyes
Observe the notes on loading the vehicle
(  page 103).
1Tie-down eyes (vehicles with through-loading
feature in the rear bench seat)Attaching a roof luggage rack&WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-
ing the maximum roof load
The vehicle center of gravity and the usual
driving characteristics as well as the steering
and braking characteristics alter.
If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-
ing characteristics, as well as steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
Never exceed the maximum roof load
and adjust your driving style.You will Nnd information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section.*NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to not
observing the maximum permitted head-
room clearance
If the vehicle height is greater than the maxi- mum permitted headroom clearance, the roof
and other parts of the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
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Observe the signposted headroom clear-ance.If the vehicle height is greater than the permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter.Observe the changed vehicle height with add-on roof equipment.*NOTE Vehicle damage from non-approved
roof luggage racks
The vehicle could be damaged by roof luggage
racks that have not been tested and approved
for Mercedes-Benz.
Use only roof luggage racks tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz.Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that the sliding sunroof can be
fully raised when the roof luggage rack is
installed.Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that the trunk lid can be fullyopened when the roof luggage rack is
installed.Position the load on the roof luggage
rack in such a way that the vehicle will
not sustain damage even when it is in
motion.*NOTE Damage to the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel due to non-
approved roof luggage racks
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel may be damaged by the roof luggage rack if you attempt to open it when using a
roof luggage rack not tested and approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
When a roof luggage rack is installed,
open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel only if this has been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel may be raised to allow ventilation of the
vehicle interior.
*NOTE Damage to the covers
The covers may be damaged and scratched
when being opened.
Do not use metallic or hard objects.Carefully fold covers 1 upwards in the direc-
tion of the arrow.110Seats and stowing