MERCEDES-BENZ CLA COUPE 2022 Owners Manual

Vehicle
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Vehicle is operational
Switch off ignition before
exiting * You are leaving the vehicle in a ready-to-drive state. 
Get out of the vehicle, secure it against rolling away and take the key with you. 
If you do not leave the vehicle, switch oM t he electrical consumers, e.g. the seat heating. Otherwise, the 12!

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Do not couple up the trailer. Drive on without the trailer. Note the reduced ground clearance due to the unlocked
ball nec k. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop.
* When the vehicle is stationary with a coupled trailer, the trailer hitch is not operational. 
Uncouple the coupled trailer and secure it against rolling away. 
If the ball neck has been folded in: unloc
k the ball neck ( page 267). 
Swivel the ball neck into the end position manually and let it engage. 
If the ball neck has been folded out: unloc
k the ball neck ( page 267). 
Swivel the ball neck beneath the bumper manually and let it engage.
If the display message does not disappear, the trailer hitch is malfunctioning and the ball neck is not locked. 
Do not couple up the trailer. Drive on without the trailer. Note the reduced ground clearance due to the unlocked
ball nec
k. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop.
Head-up display currently
unavailable See Owner's
Manual * The head-up display is temporarily unavailable. Possible causes:
= malfunctions in t

he power supply
= signal interference 
Stop in accordance with the tr
aPc conditions and switch the vehicle oM and on again. 
If the display message still appears, consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
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Head-up display inoperative * The head-up display has an internal error. 
Consult a qualiNed specialist workshop.
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Steering malfunction
Increased physical effort
See Owner's Manual * The power steering assistance is malfunctioning. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due t
o altered steering characteristics
If the power assistance of the steering fails partially or completely, you will need to use more force to steer. 
If safe steering is possible, drive on carefully. 
Visit or consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop immediately. Ù
Steering malfunction Stop
immediately See Owner's
Manual * The steering is malfunctioning. Steering capability is
signiNcantl
y impaired. &
WARNING Risk of accident if s
teering capability is impaired
If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardised. 
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and tr
aPc conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circumstances. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop.430
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Steering malfunction See
Owner's Manual * The electric steering lock is malfunctioning. The steering may be locked by the electric steering lock. &
WARNING Risk of accident if s teering capability is impaired
If the steering does not function as intended, the vehicle's operating safety is jeopardised. 
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road and tr
aPc conditions. Do
not continue driving under any circumstances. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop. 
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the tr
aPc conditions. Do not continue driving. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop.

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Q * At least one door is open. 
Close all doors.
M * The bonnet is open. &
WARNING Risk of accident due t o driving with the bonnet unlocked
The bonnet may open and block your view. 
Never release the bonnet when driving. 
Before every trip, ensure that the engine bonnet is locked. 
Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the tr
aPc conditions. 
Close the bonnet.
N * The boot lid is open. &
DANGER Risk of e
xhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle
int
erior if the boot lid is open when the engine is running, especially if the vehicle is in motion. 
Always switch oM t
he engine before opening the boot lid. 
Never drive with the boot lid open. 432
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Close the boot lid.
Anti-theft alarm system
Malfunction * The anti-thes alarm system is malfunctioning. 
Consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop.

Engine
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To switch off the engine,
press the Start/Stop but-
ton for at least 3 seconds
or 3 times. * You have pressed the start/stop button while the vehicle is in motion. 
Information about switching oM t he vehicle while driving ( page 161).
Cannot start engine See
Owner's Manual * The vehicle cannot be started. 
Switch the vehicle oM and switc
h it back on 
If the display message still appears, consult a q
ualiNed specialist workshop.

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Transmission
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Only select Park (P) when
vehicle is stationary * It is possible to select the park position
j onl y if the vehicle is stationary. 
Depress the brake pedal to stop. 
Shis t
he transmission to park position j when the vehicle is stationary.
Apply brake to deselect
Park (P) position * You have attempted to
shis t
he transmission out of park position j and into another transmission position. 
Depress the brake pedal. 
Select transmission position h, k or neutr
al i.
To shift out of P or N,
depress brake and start
engine * You have attempted to
shis t
he transmission out of park position j or neutral i and into another transmission posi-
tion. 
Depress the brake pedal. 
Start the vehicle. 
Change the transmission position.
Apply brake to select D or R * You have attempted to select transmission position h or k. 
Depress the brake pedal. 
Select transmission position h or k.
Apply brake to select R * You have attempted to select transmission position k. 
Depress the brake pedal. Display messages and warning/indicator lamps
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