MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2023 Owners Manual

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Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz
Before your Nrst drive, please read this Operator\bs
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer servicelife of the vehicle, follow the instructions andwarning notices in this Operator\bs Manual. Disre-
garding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or injury to people.
Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre-
gard of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited warranty.
The standard equipment and product description
of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol- lowing factors:
= Model
= Order
= National version
= Availability
Your vehicle may therefore diMer from that shown
in the descriptions and illustrations in individual
cases.Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to introduce
changes in the following areas:
= Design
= Equipment
= Technical features
The following documents are components of the
vehicle:
= Digital operator\bs manual
= Printed Operator\bs Manual
= Maintenance Booklet
= Supplementary manuals relating to speciNc
equipment
= Supplementary documents
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. Ensure that all documents are in the vehicle orpassed on in the event of sale or rental.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Company
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Symbols .......................................................... 5
At a glance ...................................................... 6
Cockpit ........................................................... 6
Indicator and warning lamps (standard) ......... 10
Indicator and warning lamps (widescreen
cockpit) ........................................................ 12
Overhead control panel ................................. 14 Door operating unit and seat adjustment ....... 16
Emergencies and breakdowns ....................... 18
Digital Operator\bs Manual ..............................20
Calling up the Digital Operator\bs Manual ........ 20
General notes ............................................... 22
Protecting the environment ........................... 22
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts ........................ 22
Operator\bs Manual ........................................ 23
Mercedes me app ......................................... 24
Service and vehicle operation ........................ 24
Operating safety ............................................ 25
Notes on assembling the license plate on
the front license plate holder ......................... 27
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components ...................................... 27
Diagnostics connection ................................. 28
QualiNed specialist workshop ........................ 29
Correct use of the vehicle ............................. 29
Notes for persons with electronic medical
aids .............................................................. 29
Problems with your vehicle ............................ 30 Reporting safety defects ................................ 30
Limited Warranty ........................................... 31
QR code for rescue card ............................... 31
Data storage ................................................. 31
Copyright ...................................................... 36
Occupant safety ............................................ 37
Brief overview of the most important points ........................................................... 37
Information on the automatic functions of
the restraint system ...................................... 43
Purpose and function of the restraint sys- tem ............................................................... 46
Seat belts ..................................................... 51
Airbags ......................................................... 52
Safely transporting children in the vehicle ......53
Brief overview of most important points ......... 53 Important safety notes .................................. 54
Suitable child restraint systems for the transport of children ..................................... 59
Securing the child restraint system ................ 59 Child-proof locks ........................................... 66
Opening and closing ...................................... 68
SmartKey ...................................................... 68 Doors ............................................................ 72
Trunk ............................................................ 75 Side windows ................................................ 79
Sliding sunroof .............................................. 82
Anti-thes protection ...................................... 86
Seats and stowing ......................................... 89
Notes on the correct driver\bs seat position .... 89
Notes on grab handles .................................. 90
Seats ............................................................ 90
Steering wheel .............................................. 99
Easy entry and exit feature .......................... 101
Memory function ......................................... 102
Stowage areas ............................................ 103
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Sockets ....................................................... 111
Wireless charging of the mobile phone and connection with the exterior antenna .... 112Installing/removing the Ooor mats ............... 114
Light and visibility ........................................ 116
Exterior lighting ........................................... 116
Interior lighting ............................................ 121
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system ........................................................ 122
Mirrors ........................................................ 124
Climate control ........................................... 128
Overview of climate control systems ............ 128
Operating the climate control system .......... 128
Driving and parking ..................................... 132
Driving ........................................................ 132
DYNAMIC SELECT switch ............................ 141 Automatic transmission ............................... 144
Function of 4MATIC ..................................... 149
Refueling ..................................................... 149
Parking ....................................................... 151
Driving and driving safety systems ............... 158 Vehicle towing instructions .......................... 208
Instrument display and on-board com-
puter ........................................................... 210
Notes on the instrument display and on- board computer .......................................... 210
Overview of instrument display .................... 211
Overview of buttons on the steering wheel ... 212 Operating the on-board computer ................ 212
Overview of displays in the instrument display ........................................................ 213
Head-up Display .......................................... 214
MBUX multimedia system ............................217
Overview and operation ............................... 217
System settings .......................................... 226
Navigation ................................................... 230
Telephone ................................................... 239
Mercedes me app ....................................... 243
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system ....... 250
Radio & media ............................................. 254
Sound settings ............................................ 261
Maintenance and care ................................. 262
ASSYST PLUS service interval display .......... 262
Maintenance Management .......................... 263 Telediagnosis .............................................. 263
Engine compartment ................................... 264
Checking the brake lining thickness ............. 270
Cleaning and care ....................................... 271
Breakdown assistance ................................. 279
Emergency .................................................. 279
Flat tire ....................................................... 280
Battery (vehicle) .......................................... 286
Tow starting or towing away ........................ 291
Electrical fuses ............................................ 296
Wheels and tires ......................................... 299
Notes on noise or unusual handling char-
acteristics ................................................... 299 Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tires ............................................................ 299
Notes on snow chains ................................. 300 Tire pressure ............................................... 300
Loading the vehicle ..................................... 307
Tire labeling ................................................ 311
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DeNnition of terms for tires and loading ....... 316
Changing a wheel ........................................ 318
Emergency spare wheel ............................... 328
Technical data ............................................. 331
Notes on technical data .............................. 331
Vehicle electronics ...................................... 331
Radio regulations ........................................ 333
Vehicle identiNcation plate, VIN and
engine number overview .............................. 333
Operating Ouids ........................................... 334
Vehicle data ................................................ 341
Display messages and warning/indicator
lamps .......................................................... 343
Display messages ........................................ 343
Warning and indicator lamps ....................... 391
Index .......................................................... 407
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In this Operator\bs Manual, you will Nnd the follow-
ing symbols:&WARNING Danger due to failure to
observe the warning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to haz-
ards that may endanger your health or life, or
the health or life of others.
Observe the warning notices.+ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to failure to observe environ-
mental notes
Environmental notes include information on
environmentally responsible behavior or envi- ronmentally responsible disposal.
Observe environmental notes.*NOTE Damage to property due to failure
to observe notes on material damage
Notes on material damage inform you of risks
which may lead to your vehicle being dam- aged.
Observe notes on material damage.\bThese symbols indicate useful instructions orfurther information that could be helpful to
you.Instruction(  page)Further information on a topicDisplayDisplay Neld in the Instrument Dis-
play/media display4Highest menu level, which is to be
selected in the multimedia system5Relevant submenus, which are to be
selected in the multimedia system*Indicates a causeSymbols5

Les-hand-drive vehicles
6At a glance !

1Steering wheel paddle shisers!

ROpens the hood!