MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2023 Owners Manual

BrakesWarning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions
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Electric parking brake indi-
cator lamp (red) (USA only)

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions

Driving and driving safety systemsWarning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions
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ABS warning lamp
*The yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the vehicle is running.ABS is malfunctioning.
If an additional warning tone sounds, EBD is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning.
Note the messages on the instrument display.&WARNING There is a risk of skidding if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning
The wheels may lock during braking.
The steerability and braking characteristics are heavily impaired and the braking distance may increase. In addition, other driving safety systems are switched oM.
Drive on carefully.Have the brake system checked immediately at a qualiNed specialist workshop.

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P SolutionsIf ESP n
cannot be activated, ESP n
is malfunctioning.Have ESP n
checked immediately at a qualiNed specialist workshop.Observe the notes on deactivating ESP n
( page 161).
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Distance warning lamp
*The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion.The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected. If there is an additional warning tone, you are approaching an obstacle at too high a speed.
Be prepared to brake immediately.Increase the distance.
Function of Active Brake Assist (  page 179).

Warning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions
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Active Brake Assist warning
lamp
*The Active Brake Assist warning lamp is on.The system is switched oM or the range of functions has been automatically restricted.
This may be the case if another driving system has been activated.
Observe the notes on Active Brake Assist (  page 179).Tire pressure monitorWarning/indicator lampPossible causes/consequences and P Solutions
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Tire pressure monitoring
system warning lamp Oashes
*The yellow tire pressure monitor warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) Oashes for approximately one minute and
then remains lit.
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning.
&WARNING There is a risk of an accident if the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning
The tire pressure monitoring system cannot issue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or more of the tires.
Tires with insuPcient tire pressure may impair the driving characteristics as well as steering and braking.
Have the tire pressure monitoring system checked at a qualiNed specialist workshop.Display messages and warning/indicator lamps405

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Tire pressure monitoring
system warning lamp lights
up
*The yellow tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp (pressure loss/malfunction) is lit.The tire pressure monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one of the tires.&WARNING Risk of an accident due to insuPcient tire pressure
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The tires can burst.
= The tires can wear excessively and/or unevenly.
= The driving characteristics as well as the steering and braking may be greatly impaired.
You could then lose control of the vehicle.
Observe the recommended tire pressures.Adjust the tire pressure if necessary.Stop the vehicle in accordance with the traPc conditions.Check the tire pressure and the tires.406Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

1, 2, 3 ...
(SmartKey) battery ......................................... 70
4MATIC ........................................................ 149
360° Camera Function................................................ 195
A
A/C function Activating/deactivating (operating
unit)....................................................... 129
Switching on/oM (MBUX)....................... 129
ABS ............................................................. 160
Acceleration Kickdown............................................... 148
Accident, emergency call ............................. 251
Activating/deactivating the acoustic lock-
ing veriNcation signal...................................... 69
Active Blind Spot Assist Brake application................................... 190
Exit warning........................................... 188
Function................................................ 188
Active Brake Assist Function................................................ 179
Setting................................................... 184
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC Activating/deactivating.......................... 171
Active Emergency Stop Assist................ 177
Active Lane Change Assist..................... 178
Calling up a speed................................. 171
Function................................................ 169
Increases/decreases the speed............. 171
Route-based speed adaptation............... 174
Storing a speed...................................... 171
Active Emergency Stop Assist ...................... 177
Active headlamps ......................................... 119
Active Lane Change Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 179
Function................................................ 178
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 193
Function................................................ 191
Setting the sensitivity............................. 193
Active light function ..................................... 119
Active Parking Assist Exiting a parking space.......................... 206Function................................................ 203
Parking.................................................. 204
Active Service System PLUS ......................... 262
Active Speed Limit Assist ............................. 173
Active Steering Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 177
Active Emergency Stop Assist................ 177
Active Lane Change Assist..................... 178
Function................................................ 175
Adaptive cruise control ................................. 174
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Activating/deactivating.......................... 120
Additives Engine oil............................................... 337
Fuel....................................................... 337
Aser-sales service........................................ 262
Air bag Front air bag............................................ 52
*nOating ................................................... 46
Overview.................................................. 52 PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp........ 41
Warning lamp........................................... 40Index407

Air conditioning menuAir distribution....................................... 129
Calling up.............................................. 129
Climate control...................................... 129
Air distribution Adjusting............................................... 129
Setting................................................... 128
Air inlet ........................................................ 270
Air pressure ................................................. 300
Air vents Adjusting............................................... 130
Air/water duct ............................................. 270
AirOow Setting................................................... 128
Alarm system ................................................. 86
All-wheel drive .............................................. 149
Alternative route .......................................... 234
Ambient lighting ........................................... 121
Animals .......................................................... 48
Anti-lock braking system .............................. 160
Anti-thes alarm system .................................. 86Anti-thes protection
Immobilizer.............................................. 86
Apps , Mercedes me
Mercedes me calls................................. 243
Mercedes me connect........................... 246
Assistance system ....................................... 160
ASSYST PLUS Battery disconnection periods................ 263
Service interval display.......................... 262
Service requirements............................. 262
ATA Deactivating the alarm............................. 87
Function.................................................. 86
Interior protection.................................... 88
Interior protection function....................... 88 Tow-away alarm function.......................... 87
Tow-away protection................................ 88
ATTENTION ASSIST Function................................................ 165
Setting................................................... 167
Attention assistant ....................................... 165
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Service Center ..... 29
Authorized workshop ...................................... 29Automatic car wash...................................... 271
Automatic car wash mode ............................ 272
Automatic climate control ............................ 129
Automatic distance control ........................... 169
Automatic driving lights ................................ 117
Automatic emergency call ............................ 251
Automatic engine start/stop ........................ 139
Automatic front passenger air bag shutoM
Function.................................................. 43
Information (child restraint system on
the front passenger seat)......................... 57
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp........ 41
Automatic measures aser an accident ............ 45
Automatic mirror folding function ................. 127
Automatic transmission DIRECT SELECT lever............................. 144
Drive programs...................................... 141
DYNAMIC SELECT switch....................... 141
Engages neutral..................................... 145
Engaging drive position.......................... 146
Engaging reverse gear............................ 145
Faulty gear shis..................................... 146
Kickdown............................................... 148408Index