MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2014 Owners Manual

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only)(Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level
There is notenough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the(USA only)/(Canada only) warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone
sounds.
GWARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a riskofanaccident.
XPull overand stop the vehicle safely as soonas possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XDo not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.

Check Brake Pad
Wear
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

mbrace Inoperative
One or more main features of the mbrace system are
malfunctioning.
XHave the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.

SRS Malfunction
Service Required
There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System). Thewarning lamp also lights up in the instrument
cluster.
GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Further information on occupant safety (Ypage 38).
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Front Left
Malfunction
Service Required
orFront Right
Malfunction
Service Required
SRS has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The
warning lamp also lights up in the instrumentcluster.
GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Rear Left
Malfunction
Service Required
orRear Right
Malfunction
Service Required
SRS has malfunctionedat the rear on the left or right. The
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
GWARNING
The airbags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased riskofinjury.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.

Left Side Curtain
AirbagMalfunction
Service Required
orRight Side
Curtain Airbag
Malfunction
Service Required
There is a malfunction in the left-hand or right-hand window
curtain air bag. Thewarning lamp also lights up in the
instrument cluster.
GWARNING
The left or right window curtain air bag may either be triggered
unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Front Passenger
Airbag Disabled
See Operator's
Manual
The front-passenger air bag is disabled during the journey, even
though:
Ran adult
or
Ra person larger than a certain size is occupying the front-
passenger seat
If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may
interpret the occupant's weight as lowerthan it actually is.
GWARNING
The front-passenger air bag does not deploy during an accident.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XSwitch the ignition off.
XHave the occupant get out of the vehicle.
XKeep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
XObserve the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the
center console and the multifunction display and check the
following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS has disabled the front-
passenger air bag (Ypage 45).
RtheFront Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's
ManualorFront Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manualdisplay messages must not be shown in
the multifunction display.
XWait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary
system checks have been completed.
XMake sure that the display messages do not appearinthe
multifunction display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be
occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the
occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating
correctly.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Forfurther information about the OccupantClassification System,
see (Ypage 45).
Front Passenger
AirbagEnabledSee
Operator's Manual
The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even
though:
Ra child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the
system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger
seat
or
Rthe front-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detect objects or forces applying additional
weight on the seat.
GWARNING
The air bag may deploy unintentionally.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XSwitch the ignition off.
XOpen the front-passenger door.
XRemove the child and the child restraint system fromthe front-
passenger seat.
XMake sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the
weight.
The system may otherwise detect the additional weight and
interpret the seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually
is.
XKeep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
XObserve the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the
center console and the multifunction display and check the
following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS (Occupant
Classification System) has disabled the front-passenger air bag
(Ypage 45).
RtheFront Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's
ManualorFront Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manualdisplay messages must not be shown in
the multifunction display.
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XWait foraperiod of at least 60 seconds until the necessary
system checks have been completed.
XMake sure that the display messages do not appear in the
multifunction display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be
occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the
occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating
correctly.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
For further information about the Occupant Classification System,
see (Ypage 45).
Lights
iDisplay messages about LEDs:
This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed.
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Solutions

Check Left
Cornering Lightor
Check Right
Cornering Light
The left or right-hand cornering light is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Left Low
BeamorCheck
Right Low Beam
The left or right-hand low-beam headlamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Rear Left
Turn Signalor
Check Rear Right
Turn Signal
The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn signal is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Check Front Left
Turn Signalor
Check Front Right
Turn Signal
The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is defective.
XCheckwhether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Left Mirror
Turn Signalor
CheckRightMirror
Turn Signal
The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is
defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

CheckCenterBrake
Lamp
The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Left Brake
LamporCheck
Right Brake Lamp
The left or right-hand brake lamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Left Tail
and Brake Lampsor
Check Right Tail
and Brake Lamps
The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Left High
BeamorCheck
Right High Beam
The left or right-hand high beam is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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License Plate Lamp
The leftorright-hand license plate lamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Left Fog
LamporCheck
Right Fog Lamp
The left-hand or right-hand front fog lamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

CheckRearFogLamp
The rear fog lamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Front Left
Parking lampor
Check Front Right
Parking Lamp
The front left or front right parking or standing lamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Backup Light
The backup lamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Left Tail
LamporCheck
Right Tail Lamp
The left or right-hand tail lamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Check Front Left
Sidemarker Lampor
Check Front Right
Sidemarker Lamp
The left or right front side marker lamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Check Rear Left
Sidemarker Lampor
Check Rear Right
Sidemarker Lamp
The rear leftorright side marker lamp is defective.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

CheckLeftDaytime
Running Lightor
Check Right
Daytime Running
Light
The left-hand or right-hand daytime running lamp is faulty.
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Ypage 111).
or
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Active Light
System Inoperative
The active light function is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Malfunction See
Operator's Manual
The exterior lighting is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

AutoLampFunction
Inoperative
The light sensor is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

Switch Off Lights
The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.
XTurn the light switch to.
Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Inoperative
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily
inoperative. Possible causes are:
Rthe windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
XClean the windshield.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational again,
theAdaptive Highbeam Assist Now Availablemessage is
displayed.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again.
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Engine
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Solutions

Check Coolant See
Operator's Manual
The coolant level is too low.
!Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
XAdd coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Ypage 283).
XIf coolant needs to be added more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
\rThe fan motor is faulty.
XAt coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the
nearestqualified specialist workshop.
XAvoid subjecting the engineto heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic.
\r
Coolant Too Hot
Stop Vehicle Turn
Engine Off
The coolant is too hot.
Awarning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Do notdrive when yourengine is overheated. Thiscan cause some
fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartmentto
catch fire.
Steamfrom the overheated engine can also cause serious burns
which can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XWaituntil the engine has cooled down.
XMake sure thatthe air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
XDo not start the engine again until the display message goes out
and the coolant temperature is below 248 ‡ (120 †).
Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
XPay attention to the coolant temperature display.
XIf the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
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The battery is notbeing charged.
Awarning tone also sounds.
Possible causes are:
Ra defective alternator
Ra torn poly-V-belt
Ra malfunction in the electronics
XPull overand stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
XOpenthe hood.
XCheck whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
!Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Check Engine Oil
At Next Refueling
The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
Awarning tone also sounds.
XCheckthe oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Ypage 281).
XIf necessary, add engine oil (Ypage 282).
XHave the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
!Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com (USA only).


Fuel Level Low
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station.
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