mirror MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2014 Owners Manual

Index.......................................................4
Introduction.........................................21
Ataglance...........................................27
Safety...................................................37
Opening and closing...........................71
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors....89
Lights and windshield wipers..........103
Climate control.................................119
Driving and parking..........................135
On-board computer and displays....193
Stowage and features......................253
Maintenance and care......................279
Breakdown assistance.....................293
Wheels and tires...............................311
Technical data...................................343
Contents3

Exterior mirrors
Adjusting.........................................97
Dipping (automatic).........................99
Folding in/out(automatically).........98
Folding in/out(electrically).............98
Folding in whenlocking (on-board
computer)......................................209
Out of position (troubleshooting).....98
Setting.............................................98
Storing settings (memory function) 100
Storing the parking position ............. 99
Eyeglasses compartment.................255
F
Fillercap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit......................................... 294
Flat tire
MOExtended tires..........................295
Preparing the vehicle.....................295
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 296
Floormats...........................................277
Fog lamps
Extended range .............................. 108
Switching on/off...........................105
Front fog lamps
Display message............................225
Switching on/off...........................105
Fuel
Additives........................................347
Consumption statistics..................197
Displaying the current
consumption..................................198
Displaying the range......................198
Driving tips....................................157
Fuel gauge.......................................29
Grade (gasoline)............................346
Important safety notes..................346
Notes for AMG vehicles.................346
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline.346
Problem (malfunction)...................153
Refueling ........................................ 151
Tank content/reserve fuel.............346
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing............................152
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer)......................................198
Fuel tank
Capacity........................................346
Problem (malfunction)...................153
Fuses
Allocation chart.............................309
Before changing.............................308
Fuse box in the engine
compartment.................................308
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 309
Important safety notes..................308
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory.....................275
Important safety notes..................273
Opening/closing the garage door..275
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror)...................................273
Gear indicator (on-board computer)209
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines).........................................290
Genuine parts......................................21
Glove box...........................................255
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps......................107
Display message............................240
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system.....283
Cleaning system (function)............107
Fogging up.....................................109
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting.........................................93
Adjusting (electrically).....................94
Adjusting (manually)........................93
Adjusting (rear)................................94
Installing/removing (rear)................94
Heating
see Climate control
10Index

Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off(switch)....................105
Switching the exteriorlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer)............................207
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer)..........207
Turn signals...................................106
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message).......226
Loading guidelines............................254
Locking
see Centrallocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic........................................79
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside (central locking
button).............................................78
Locking centrally
see Centrallocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)...............................208
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs..............................112
Display message............................223
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical).................................104
Switching on/off...........................105
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support............................................94
M
M+S tires............................................ 314
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions)287
mbrace
Call priority....................................268
Display message............................219
Downloading destinations
(COMAND).....................................268
Downloading routes.......................272
Emergency call..............................265
General notes................................264
Geo fencing...................................272
Locatingastolen vehicle...............270
MB info call button........................267
Remote vehicle locking..................270
Roadside Assistance button..........266
Search&Send...............................269
Self-test.........................................265
Speed alert....................................272
System..........................................264
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 272
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis.......................................271
Vehicle remote unlocking..............270
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 73
Locking vehicle................................79
Unlocking the driver's door..............79
Memory card (audio).........................200
Memory function...............................100
Message memory (on-board
computer)..........................................212
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer)............201
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)...........................................73
MOExtendedtires.............................. 295
Mounting wheels
Loweringthe vehicle......................340
Mountinganew wheel...................339
Preparing the vehicle.....................336
Raising the vehicle.........................337
Removingawheel..........................339
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away...................................337
MP3
Operation ....................................... 200
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes.............................196
Permanent display.........................206
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer.195
Overview..........................................31
12Index

N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer)............199
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-inanew vehicle136
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults...............................................49
Operation .........................................45
System self-test...............................48
Occupant safety
Childreninthe vehicle.....................54
Important safety notes....................38
OCS
Faults...............................................49
Operation .........................................45
System self-test...............................48
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu.....................................209
Assistance menu...........................202
Audiomenu...................................200
Convenience submenu..................209
Displaying a service message........284
Display messages..........................212
DISTRONICPLUS...........................170
Factory settings submenu.............209
Important safety notes..................194
Instrument cluster submenu..........206
Lighting submenu..........................206
Menu overview..............................197
Message memory..........................212
Navigation menu............................199
Operation ....................................... 195
RACETIMER...................................210
Service menu.................................205
Settings menu...............................205
Standard display............................197
Telephone menu............................201
Trip menu......................................197
TV operation..................................201
Vehicle submenu...........................208
Video DVD operation.....................201
Opening and closing the side trim
panels.................................................114
Operating safety
Declarationofconformity................24
Important safety notes....................24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment...........................22
Outside temperature display...........195
Overhead control panel......................34
Override feature
Rearside windows...........................61
P
Paintcode number............................344
Paintwork (cleaning instructions)...287
Panic alarm..........................................38
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind...........................................87
Problem (malfunction).....................88
Resetting.........................................88
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes....................85
Parcel net...........................................257
Parking...............................................153
Important safety notes..................153
Parking brake................................154
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 99
Rearview camera..........................182
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist.....................178
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message............................216
Electric parking brake....................154
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Parking lamps
Switching on/off...........................106
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PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating.................177
Driving system...............................175
Function/notes.............................175
Important safety notes..................175
Problem (malfunction)...................178
Range of the sensors.....................175
Warning display.............................176
PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF
Problems (malfunction) .................. 222
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp...................................................... 45
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions).290
Power washers..................................286
Power windows
see Side windows
Program selector button..................146
Protection of the environment
General notes..................................21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission.................138
Q
Qualifiedspecialistworkshop...........25
R
RACE START (AMG vehicles).............173
RACETIMER (on-board computer)....210
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating.................208
Display message............................230
Radio
Selectingastation.........................200
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declarationofconformity................24
Reading lamp.....................................110
Rear compartment
Setting the airvents......................133
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs..............................114
Display message............................225
Switching on/off...........................106
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Folding the backrestforwards/
back ............................................... 258
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions.....................289
Function/notes.............................182
Switching on/off...........................183
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual)..........................97
Dipping (automatic).........................99
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction)...................131
Switching on/off...........................130
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes..................350
Refueling
Fuel gauge.......................................29
Important safety notes..................151
Notes for AMG vehicles.................346
Refueling process..........................152
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener.......................273
Programming (garage door opener) 273
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes..................111
Overview of bulbtypes..................111
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch)..........................112
Reporting safety defects....................26
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message............................228
Warning lamp ................................. 248
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control)........131
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear (selector lever)...........144
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof................86
Roller sunblinds...............................87
Side windows...................................83
Roadside Assistance (breakdown)....23
14Index

U
Unlocking
Emergencyunlocking.......................79
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button).............................78
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........262
Vehicle
Correct use......................................25
Data acquisition...............................26
Equipment.......................................22
Individualsettings..........................205
Limited Warranty.............................26
Loading..........................................323
Locking (in an emergency)...............79
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering........................................340
Maintenance....................................23
Parking for a long period ................ 156
Pulling away...................................138
Raising...........................................337
Reporting problems.........................25
Securing from rolling away............337
Towing away..................................305
Tow-starting...................................305
Transporting..................................307
Unlocking (in an emergency)...........79
Unlocking (SmartKey)......................72
Vehicle data...................................351
Vehicle data.......................................351
Vehicle dimensions...........................351
Vehicle emergency locking................79
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate..............344
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit..................................294
Video (DVD)........................................ 201
VIN......................................................344
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 242
Brakes...........................................242
Check Engine.................................248
Coolant..........................................248
Distance warning...........................250
DISTRONICPLUS...........................250
ESP®..............................................244
ESP®OFF ....................................... 245
Fuel tank ........................................ 248
Overview..........................................30
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp..................................45
Reserve fuel...................................248
Seat belt........................................240
SPORT handling mode...................245
SRS ................................................ 247
Tire pressure monitor....................251
Warranty............................................344
Washer fluid
Display message............................239
Wheel bolttightening torque...........340
Wheel chock......................................337
Wheels
Changingawheel..........................336
Checking ........................................ 313
Cleaning ......................................... 287
Cleaning (warning).........................336
Important safety notes..................312
Interchanging/changing................336
Mountinganew wheel...................339
Mountingawheel..........................336
Removingawheel..........................339
Storing...........................................336
Tightening torque ........................... 340
Wheelsize/tiresize.......................340
Window curtain air bag
Display message............................220
Operation .........................................45
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting......................................129
Windshieldwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshieldwasher system
Adding washer fluid.......................283
Notes.............................................350
Index19

Overheadcontrol panel
FunctionPage

Switches the rear
compartment interior
lighting on/off110
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off110
"Switches the front
interiorlighting/automatic
interior lighting control off110
!\nMB Info call button
(mbrace system)267
Rear-view mirror97
Buttons for the garage door
opener275
 SOS button (mbrace
system)265
FunctionPage
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace
system)266
Eyeglasses compartment255
Opens/closes the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel with roller
sunblinds86
Switches the front
interior lighting on110
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off110
34Overhead control panel
At a glance

Door control panel
FunctionPage
Opens the door77
\nUnlocks/locks
the vehicle78
"\nSaves
the seat and exteriormirror
settings100
!Adjusts the seats
electrically93

Adjusts and folds the
exterior mirrors in/out
electrically97
FunctionPage
Opens/closes the
side windows83
Activates/
deactivates the override
feature for the side
windows in the rear
compartment61
Opens the trunk81
Door control panel35
At a glance

Useful information..............................90
Correct driver's seat position............90
Seats....................................................91
Steering wheel....................................96
Mirrors.................................................97
Memoryfunctions.............................100
89
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Useful information
iThis Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
iRead the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Ypage 25).
Correct driver's seat position
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfastenthe seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine.
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (Ypage 91).
XMake sure that seat"is adjusted
properly.
Manual seat adjustment (Ypage 92)
Electrical seat adjustment (Ypage 93)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
Ryou are as far away from the driver's air
bag as possible.
Ryou are sitting in a normal upright
position.
Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly.
Ryou have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.
Ryou have set the seat cushion angle so
that your thighs are gently supported.
Ryou can depress the pedals properly.
XCheck whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly (Ypage 93).
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (Ypage 96).
XMake sure that steering wheelis
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel
(Ypage 97)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
Ryou can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
Ryou can move your legs freely.
Ryou can see all the displays in the
instrumentclusterclearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Ypage 50).
XCheck whether you have fastened seat
beltproperly (Ypage 51).
90Correct driver's seat position
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors