wheel MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class 2017 C117 Owner's Manual

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................22
Introduction .......................................... .22
Operation ............................................... 22
Introduction ......................................... 23
Protecting the environment ...................2 3
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .23
Operator's Manual ................................. 24
Service and vehicle operation ................2 4
Operating safety .................................... 26
QR codes for the rescue card ................2 8
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 28
Information on copyright ....................... 30
At a glance ........................................... 31
Cockpit .................................................. 31
Instrument cluster ................................. 32
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33
Center console ...................................... 34
Door control panel ................................. 37
Overhead control panel .........................3 8
Safety................................................... 39
Panic alarm ............................................ 39
Occupant safety .................................... 39
Children in the vehicle ........................... 53
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 59
Driving safety systems ........................... 60
Protection against theft .........................6 7
Opening and closing...........................69
SmartKey ............................................... 69
Doors ..................................................... 75
Trunk ..................................................... 77
Side windows ......................................... 80
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 84
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....89
Correct driver's seat position ............... .89
Seats ..................................................... 89
Steering wheel ....................................... 94 Mirrors ................................................... 95
Memory function ................................... 97
Lights and windshield wipers
............99
Exterior lighting ..................................... 99
Interior lighting .................................... 102
Replacing bulbs ................................... 103
Windshield wipers ................................ 106
Climate control ................................. 109
Overview of climate control systems ... 109
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 114
Air vents .............................................. 119
Driving and parking ..........................120
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 120
Driving ................................................. 120
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ......... 127
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 128
Automatic transmission ....................... 129
Refueling ............................................. 137
Parking ................................................ 140
Driving tips .......................................... 143
Driving systems ................................... 148
On-board computer and displays ....174
Important safety notes ........................ 174
Displays and operation ........................ 174
Menus and submenus ......................... 177
Display messages ................................ 188
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 216
Multimedia system ...........................227
General notes ...................................... 227
Important safety notes ........................ 227
Function restrictions ............................ 227
Operating system ................................ 228
Stowage and features ......................233
Loading guidelines ............................... 233
Stowage areas ..................................... 233
2Contents

Features .............................................. 238
Maintenance and care......................254
Engine compartment ........................... 254
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 258
Care ..................................................... 259
Breakdown assistance .....................266
Where will I find...? .............................. 266
Flat tire ................................................ 266
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 271
Jump-starting ....................................... 273
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 276
Fuses ................................................... 279
Wheels and tires ............................... 282
Important safety notes ........................ 282
Operation ............................................ 282
Winter operation .................................. 284
Tire pressure ....................................... 285
Loading the vehicle .............................. 292
All about wheels and tires ................... 295
Changing a wheel ................................ 301
Wheel and tire combinations ............... 306
Technical data ................................... 307
Information regarding technical data ... 307
Vehicle electronics .............................. 307
Identification plates ............................. 308
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 309
Vehicle data ......................................... 314
Contents3

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC
Display message ............................ 213
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 159
12 V socket
see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ............................ 189
Function/notes ................................ 60
Important safety notes .................... 60
Warning lamp .................................2 18
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 232
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 114
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 182
Display message ............................ 194
Function/notes ................................ 61
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 66
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes .............................1 59
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 202
Function/notes .............................1 01
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Additional speedometer ................... 184
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 312
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 27
Adjusting the volume
Audio 20 ........................................ 228
COMAND ....................................... 228
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 51
Display message ............................ 197 Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction ..................................... 44
Knee bag .......................................... 45
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Side impact air bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Ai r ve
nts
Important safety notes .................. 119
Rear ............................................... 119
Setting the center air vents ........... 119
Setting the side air vents ...............1 19
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 67
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 67
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 67
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 158
Performance Seat ............................ 93
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system
General Information ....................... 158
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 185
AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem ..................................................... 126
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 240
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 82
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 82
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........2 58
Driving abroad ............................... 259
4Index

Hiding a service message .............. 258
Information about Service .............258
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 258
Service message ............................ 258
Special service requirements ......... 258
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 67
Function ...........................................6 7
Switching off the alarm .................... 67
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 183
Display message ............................ 205
Function/notes ............................. 169
Audio 20
Switching on/off ........................... 228
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 180
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 201
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 259
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 125
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 125
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 99
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 132
Changing gear ............................... 132
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 129
Drive program ................................ 133
Drive program display .................... 129
Driving tips .................................... 132
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 127
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 128
Emergency running mode .............. 137
Engaging drive position .................. 131
Engaging neutral ............................ 130 Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 131
Engaging park position automati-
cally ...............................................
130
Eng

aging reverse gear ................... 130
Engaging the park position ............ 129
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 133
Kickdown ....................................... 133
Manual shifting .............................. 135
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 185
Overview ........................................ 129
Problem (malfunction) ................... 137
Pulling away ................................... 124
Selector lever ................................ 131
Starting the engine ........................ 123
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 135
Transmission position display ........ 131
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 129
Transmission positions .................. 132
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 137
B
Back button ....................................... 228
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 200
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 60
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Replacing ......................................... 72
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 273
Display message ............................ 203
Important safety notes .................. 271
Jump starting ................................. 273
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 183
Display message ............................ 206
Notes/function .............................. 171
Index5

Blootooth®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 232
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 231
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
Telephony ...................................... 230
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 194
Notes ............................................. 312
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................. 105
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 199
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 60
BAS .................................................. 60
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 312
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 62
Display message ............................ 189
EBD .................................................. 66
Hill start assist ............................... 124
HOLD function ............................... 156
Important safety notes .................. 145
Maintenance .................................. 146
Parking brake ................................ 141
Riding tips ...................................... 145
Warning lamp ................................. 217
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/notes ................................ 62
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 266
see Flat tire
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 175
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 259
Carpets .......................................... 265
Display ........................................... 263
Exhaust pipe .................................. 263
Exterior lights ................................ 262
Gear or selector lever .................... 264
Interior ........................................... 263
Matte finish ................................... 261
Notes ............................................. 259
Paint .............................................. 260
Plastic trim .................................... 263
Power washer ................................ 260
Rear view camera .......................... 262
Roof lining ...................................... 265
Seat belt ........................................ 264
Seat cover ..................................... 264
Sensors ......................................... 262
Steering wheel ............................... 264
Trim pieces .................................... 264
Washing by hand ........................... 260
Wheels ........................................... 261
Windows ........................................ 261
Wiper blades .................................. 262
Wooden trim .................................. 264
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 236
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 237
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 180
Center console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 184
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 69
Change of address .............................. 25
6Index

Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 247
MB info call button ........................ 244
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 247
Remote vehicle locking .................. 247
Roadside assistance button ........... 244
Search & Send ............................... 246
Self-test .........................................242
Speed alert ....................................2 48
System .......................................... 242
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 249
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 246
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 71
Inserting .......................................... 71
Locking vehicle ................................ 76
Removing ......................................... 71
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 76
Memory card (audio) ......................... 180
Memory function ................................. 97
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 88
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 262
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 230
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 232
Frequencies ................................... 307
Installation ..................................... 307
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 180
Transmission output (maximum) .... 307
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 1
MOExtended tires .............................. 267
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 305
Mounting a new wheel ................... 304
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 02
Raising the vehicle ......................... 303
Removing a wheel .......................... 304 Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 302
MP3
Operation ....................................... 180
see a

lso Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 27
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 76
Permanent display ......................... 184
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 175
Overview .......................................... 33
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 27
N
Navigation
Entering a destination .................... 229
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 178
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 27
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 120
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 4
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Children in the vehicle ..................... 53
Important safety notes .................... 39
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 39
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 59
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
Seat belt .......................................... 40
Index13

Setting the airflow............................1 16
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 27
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 27
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 27
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 185
On-board computer ....................... 183
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 186
Side impact air bag .............................4 5
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 201
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 261
Convenience closing feature ............ 82
Convenience opening feature ..........8 2
Important safety information ........... 80
Opening/closing .............................. 81
Problem (malfunction) .....................8 3
Resettin g........................................ .83
Reversin gfeature ............................ .81
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 72
Changing the programming .............7 1
Checking the battery ...................... .72
Convenience closing feature ............ 82
Convenience opening feature .......... 82
Dis play message ............................ 214
Door central locking/unlo ckin
g ......
.69
Important safety notes .................... 69
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 70
Loss .................................................7 3
Mechanical key ................................ 71
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 121
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 73
Starting the engine ........................ 123 SmartKey positions (ignition lock)
.. 121
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
Snow chains ...................................... 285
Sockets
Center console .............................. 241
General notes ................................ 241
Rear compartment .........................2 42
Trunk ............................................. 242
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 228
Special seat belt retractor .................. 54
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 184
Digital ............................................ 178
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 174
Selecting the display unit ...............1 83
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 220
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 200
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 157
Important safety notes .................. 157
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 122
Starting the engine ........................ 123
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 122
STEER CONTROL .................................. 66
Steering
Display message ............................ 214
Ste

ering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 94
Index17

Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 175
Cleaning .........................................264
Important safety notes .................... 94
Paddle shifters ............................... 135
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........135
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 186
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 234
Armrest (under) .............................2 35
Center console .............................. 234
Center console (rear) ..................... 235
Cup holders ................................... 238
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 34
Glove box ....................................... 234
Important safety information ......... 233
Map pockets .................................. 235
Stowage net ................................... 235
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 235
Stowage net ....................................... 235
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 237
Summer tires ..................................... 284
Sun visor ............................................ 240
Suspension
Adaptive Damping System ............. 159
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 158
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 118
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 232
T
Tachometer ........................................ 174
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 200
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 309
Information .................................... 307 Tires/wheels ................................. 306
Vehicle data ................................... 314
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 181
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 231
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 230
Display message ............................ 214
Introduction ................................... 180
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 180
Number from the phone book ........ 181
Redialing ........................................ 181
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 181
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 232
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 175
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 185
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 185
Outside temperature ...................... 174
Setting (climate control) ................ 115
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 185
Through-loading feature ................... 236
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 186
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 289
Checking manually ........................ 288
Display message ............................ 209
Maximum ....................................... 288
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 269
Notes ............................................. 287
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 270
Recommended ............................... 285
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 288
Important safety notes .................. 288
Restarting ...................................... 289
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 291
Function/notes ............................. 289
18Index

General notes ................................ 289
Important safety notes .................. 290
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ...........................292
Restarting ...................................... 291
Warning lamp ................................. 226
Warning message .......................... 291
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 268
Important safety notes .................. 268
Storage location ............................ 266
Tire pressure not reached .............. 269
Tire pressure reached .................... 270
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 301
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 299
Bar (definition) ............................... 299
Changing a wheel .......................... 301
Characteristics .............................. 299
Checking ........................................ 282
Curb weight (definition) ................. 300
Definition of terms ......................... 299
Direction of rotation ...................... 302
Display message ............................ 209
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 301
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 299
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 299
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 300
General notes ................................ 306
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 300
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 300
Important safety notes .................. 282
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 300
Information on driving .................... 282
Kilopascal (kPa) (definiti on) ........... 300
La

beling (overview) ........................ 296
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 301
Load index ..................................... 298
Load index (definition) ................... 300
M+S tires ....................................... 284 Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 300
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 300
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 300
Maximum tire load ......................... 298
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 300
MOExtended tires .......................... 284
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 301
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 301
Replacing ....................................... 301
Service life ..................................... 283
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 301
Speed rating (definition) ................ 300
Storing ........................................... 302
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 299
Summer tires ................................. 284
Temperature .................................. 296
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 301
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 301
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 301
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 300
Tire size (data) ............................... 306
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 296
Tire tread ....................................... 283
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 301
Total load limit (definition) ............. 301
Traction ......................................... 295
Traction (definition) ....................... 301
Tread wear ..................................... 295
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 295
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 300
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 301
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 300
see Fla
t ti
re
Top Tether ............................................ 56
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 279
Important safety notes .................. 276
Installing the towing eye ................ 277
Index19

Vehicle dimensions........................... 314
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 76
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 308
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 266
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 119
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 180
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
VIN
Seat ............................................... 309
Type plate ...................................... 308
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 218
Active Brake Assist ........................ 225
Brakes ........................................... 217
Check Engine ................................. 222
Coolant .......................................... 223
Distance warning ........................... 225
ESP
®.............................................. 219
ESP®OFF ....................................... 220
Fuel tank ........................................ 222
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 40
Reserve fuel ................................... 222
Restraint system ............................ 222
Seat belt ........................................ 216
SPORT handling mode ................... 220
Tire pressure monitor .................... 226
Warranty .............................................. 24
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 214
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 227
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 306
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 305
Wheel chock ...................................... 302
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 301
Checking ........................................ 282 Cleaning ......................................... 261
Important safety notes .................. 282
Information on driving .................... 282
Interchanging/changing ................ 301
Mounting a new wheel ................... 304
Removing a wheel .......................... 304
Storing ........................................... 302
Tightening torque ........................... 305
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 306
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 196
Operation ......................................... 46
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 116
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 257
Important safety notes .................. 313
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 214
Problem (malfunction) ................... 108
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 107
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 147
Snow chains .................................. 285
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 284
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 284
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 262
Imp

ortant safety notes .................. 107
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 264
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Z
ZONE functionSwitching on/off ........................... 116
Index21