MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2014 Owner's Guide

Instrumentcluster
Displays and controls
FunctionPage
Speedometer with
segments195
Multifunction display196
"Tachometer195
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!Coolant temperature194
Fuel gauge
Instrument cluster lighting194
Instrument cluster29
At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
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Low-beam
headlamps105
Parking lamps106
"High-beam
headlamps106
!ESP®244
Electric parking brake (red)
(USA only)
(Canada only)247
Electric parking brake
(yellow)247
Distance warning250
Turn signals106
SRS247
Seat belts240
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SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles245
\rCoolant248
Rearfog lamp106
\rFog lamps105
Engine diagnostics248
Tire pressure monitor251

Reserve fuel248
#ESP®OFF244
$ABS242
%Brakes242
(USA only)
(Canada only)
30Instrument cluster
At a glance

Multifunction steering wheel
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Multifunction display196
Audio/COMAND display;
see the separate operating
instructions
"
Switches on the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
!
Rejects or ends a call201
Exits phone book/redial
memory

Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial
memory
\n
Adjusts the volume

Mute
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Selects a menu195

Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists195

Confirms yourselection195
Hides display messages212

Back195
Switches off the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
Multifunction steering wheel31
At a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
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Audio system/COMAND;
see the separate operating
instructions
 Seat heating95
"PARKTRONIC175
!\rECO start/stop
function139
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Hazard warning
lamps107
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp45
Selects the drive
program146
AMG vehicles: ESP®66
32Centerconsole
At a glance

Center console, lower section
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Ashtray262
Cigarette lighter262
Socket263
Stowage compartment254
Stowage compartment254
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"Cup holder260
!Stowage compartment254
Audio/COMAND
controller; see the separate
operating instructions
Center console33
At a glance

Overheadcontrol panel
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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
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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
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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
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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

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Useful information..............................38
Panic alarm..........................................38
Occupant safety..................................38
Children in the vehicle........................54
Driving safetysystems.......................61
Theft deterrent locking system.........70
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Safety

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).
Panic alarm
XTo activate:pressbuttonfor at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
XTo deactivate:pressbutton
again.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Occupant safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modifications to the restraint systems could
result in them not functioning properly any
more. The restraint systems could then no
longer protect vehicle occupants as they are
designed to do and could fail in the eventof
an accident or activate unexpectedly, for
example. There is an increased risk of injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint systems.
Do notattemptto modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz center.
USA only: for further information contact our
Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1800-367-6372).
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
RSeat belts
RChild restraint systems
RLATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing
system
Additional protection is provided by:
RSRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
RAir bag system components with the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
Although the systems are independent, their
protective functions work in conjunction with
each other. Not all air bags are always
deployed in an accident.
iFor information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle restraint
systems for infants and children, see
"Children in the vehicle" (Ypage 54).
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with:
RTheSRS warning lamp
RAir bags
RAir bag control unit (with crash sensors)
38Occupant safety
Safety