service reset MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2013 Owners Manual

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12 V socket see Socket
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 227
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes ....................64
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 134
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 128
Active light function ......................... 110
Active Park Assist Display message ............................ 245
Active Parking Assist
Cancelling ...................................... 190
Detecting parking spaces ..............187
Exiting a parking space ..................189
Function/notes ............................. 186
Important safety notes ..................186
Parking .......................................... 188
Towing a trailer .............................. 191
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist Display message ............................ 234
Function/notes ................................ 66
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 68
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 240
Function/notes ............................. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Adaptive Main-beam Assist
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 221
Additional speedometer ................... 220
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 341
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 108
Airbags Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety guidelines .............42
Kneebag ........................................... 44
Sidebag ............................................ 44
Triggering ......................................... 41
Windowbag ...................................... 45
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (white display message) .... 242
Air pressure see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes ..................141
Rear ............................................... 142
Setting ........................................... 141
Setting the centre air vents ...........141
Setting the side air vents ...............142
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 222
Anti-glare film .................................... 280
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 167
Ashtray ............................................... 276
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 217
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 217
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........287
Hiding a service message ..............287
Notes ............................................. 286
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 287
Service message ............................ 286
Special service requirements ......... 287
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................71
Function ........................................... 71
Interior motion sensor .....................72
Switching off the alarm ....................71
Tow-away protection ........................ 71
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................218
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 1954Index

Message memory .......................... 226
Navigation menu ............................ 213
Operating video DVD .....................215
Operation ....................................... 209
Service menu ................................. 219
Settings menu ............................... 219
Standard display ............................ 211
Telephone menu ............................ 215
Trip menu ...................................... 211
Vehicle submenu ........................... 223
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 117
Operating instructions Vehicle equipment ...........................22
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................23
Important safety note ......................22
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 209
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................63
P
Paint code .......................................... 336
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 289
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama sliding sunroof Important safety information ...........89
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 92
Problem (malfunction) .....................92
Rain closing feature .........................91
Resetting ......................................... 92
Parking ............................................... 162
Important safety notes ..................162
Parking brake ................................ 163
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 102
Reversing camera ..........................191
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................186
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 230
Electric parking brake ....................163
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 238
Switching on/off ........................... 108
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................185
Driving system ............................... 182
Function/notes ............................. 182
Important safety notes ..................182
Problem (fault) ............................... 186
Sensor range ................................. 183
Trailer towing ................................. 185
Warning display ............................. 184
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 53
Petrol .................................................. 337
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 293
Power socket Boot ............................................... 278
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system) Display message ............................ 233
Operation ......................................... 46
Program selector button .................. 155
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................146
Manual transmission ...................... 146
Trailer ............................................ 147
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24
14Index

Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines .............46
Rear seat belt status indicator .........49
Releasing ......................................... 49
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................225
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................96
Adjusting (manually) ........................96
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 98
Adjusting the head restraint ............97
Cleaning the cover .........................293
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Important safety notes ....................95
Seat heating problem ....................100
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Switching seat heating on/off .........99
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 291
Service see ASSYST PLUS
Service menu (on-board computer) . 219
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 341
Coolant (engine) ............................ 341
Engine oil ....................................... 340
Fuel ................................................ 337
Important safety notes ..................336
Washer fluid ................................... 342
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........225
On-board computer .......................219
Setting the air distribution ............... 131
Setting the airflow ............................ 131
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 152
Sidebag ................................................ 44
Side lamps Switching on/off ........................... 108
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................88
Convenience opening ......................88
Important safety notes ....................86
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
resetting .......................................... 88Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 319
Socket Centre console .............................. 277
Points to observe before use .........277
Rear compartment .........................277
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Spectacles compartment ................. 269
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 218
Displaying ...................................... 217
Display message ............................ 243
Display message in the multifunc-
tion display .................................... 197
Function/notes ............................. 196
Important safety notes ..................196
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................220
Digital ............................................ 212
In the Instrument cluster .................30
Segments ...................................... 209
Selecting the unit of measurement 220
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable .....................172
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ............................. 171
Important safety notes ..................171
LIM indicator lamp .........................171
Permanent ..................................... 173
Selecting ........................................ 171
Storing the current speed ..............172
Variable ......................................... 171
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) Display message ............................ 235
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 145
STEER CONTROL .................................. 7016Index

Trailer towing7-pin connector ............................. 206
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 199
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 292
Coupling up a trailer ......................204
Decoupling a trailer .......................204
Driving tips .................................... 201
Folding in the ball coupling ............205
Folding out the ball coupling ..........203
Important safety notes ..................201
Lights display message ..................237
Mounting dimensions ....................344
Parktronic ...................................... 185
Power supply ................................. 206
Shift range ..................................... 155
Trailer loads ................................... 345
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 153
Transporting the vehicle .................. 311
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 293
Trip computer (on-board computer) 211
Trip meter Calling up ....................................... 211
Resetting (on-board computer) ......212
see Trip meter
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................117
Changing bulbs (rear) ....................118
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 334
Installation ..................................... 334
Transmission output (maximum) .... 334
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....322
Display message ............................ 248
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................301
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................301
Recommended ............................... 319
Tyre pressure loss warning
Important safety notes ..................321
Restarting ...................................... 321Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 323
Function/notes ............................. 322
Restarting ...................................... 324
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Warning message .......................... 323
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 324
Checking ........................................ 317
Direction of rotation ......................325
Display message ............................ 248
Important safety notes ..................316
M+S tyres ...................................... 318
MOExtended tyres .........................318
Replacing ....................................... 324
Service life ..................................... 317
Storing ........................................... 325
Summer tyres ........................ 168, 318
Tyre size (data) .............................. 329
Tyre tread ...................................... 317
see Flat tyre
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 82
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 275
Variable SPEEDTRONIC see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Electronics ..................................... 334
Equipment ....................................... 22
Implied warranty .............................. 24
Individual settings ..........................219
Leaving parked up .........................164
Locking (in an emergency) ...............84
Locking (key) ................................... 77
Lowering ........................................ 328
Pulling away ................................... 146
Raising ........................................... 326
Registration ..................................... 24
18Index

Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection in the vehicle.GWARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardised. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Fit the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats.
! If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test dur-
ing the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
A qualified specialist workshop has the nec-
essary special skills, tools and qualifications
to correctly carry out any necessary work on
your vehicle. This particularly applies to work
relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R modifications, installations and conver-
sions
R work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles. The quality or safety of the vehicle
is improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about
vehicle checks if it has your registration data.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet
been registered in your name in the following
cases:
R if your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer.
R if your vehicle has not yet been examined
at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle own-
ership.
Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognise certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driv-
ing your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the technical data in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Implied warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
24Introduction

?Menu barAPermanent display: outside temperature
or speed ( Y page 220)BTimeXTo show the menu bar ?: press the
= or ; button on the steering wheel.
Menu bar ? disappears after a few seconds.
Text field = shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
i You can set the time using the audio sys-
tem or COMAND Online, see the separate
operating instructions.
The following messages may appear in the
multifunction display:
ZGearshift recommendation
( Y page 152)Xj YActive Parking Assist
( Y page 186)¯Cruise control ( Y page 168)ÈSPEEDTRONIC ( Y page 171)_Adaptive Highbeam Assist
( Y page 111)¤ECO start/stop function
( Y page 148)ëHOLD function ( Y page 181)120 km/h!Maximum permissible speed
exceeded (only for certain coun-
tries)
Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Operating the on-board computer
( Y page 209).
Depending on the equipment fitted in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
R Trip menu ( Y page 211)
R Navi menu (navigation instructions)
( Y page 213)
R Audio menu ( Y page 214)
R Tel (telephone) menu ( Y page 215)
R
Assist. (Assistance) menu ( Y page 217)
R Service menu (Y page 219)
R Settings menu (Y page 219)
The Audio , Navi and Tel menus differ slightly
in vehicles with Audio 20 and in vehicles with
COMAND Online. The examples given in this
Owner's Manual apply to vehicles equipped
with COMAND Online.
Trip menu
Standard display
XPress and hold the % button on the
steering wheel until the Trip menu with
trip meter : and total distance
recorder ; is shown.
Trip computer "From start" or "From
reset"
Example: "From start" trip computer
:Distance;Time=Average speed?Average fuel consumptionXPress the = or ; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip menu.XPress the 9 or : button to select
After start or After reset .Menus and submenus211On-board computer and displaysZ

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos-
sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: ( Y page 24).
Engine compartment
Bonnet
Important safety notes
GWARNING
An unlocked bonnet may open while driving
and block your view. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Never unlock the bonnet while driving.
GWARNING
When being opened and closed, the bonnet
may suddenly fall into the closed position.
There is a risk of injury to persons in the range
of movement of the bonnet.
Open and close the bonnet only when nobody
is in the range of movement.
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
There is a risk of injury when accessing the
engine compartment.
As far as possible, allow the engine to cool
down and only touch the following compo-
nents.
GWARNING
If you open the bonnet while the engine is
overheating or while there is a fire in the
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other leaking
service products. There is a danger of injury.
Allow an overheating engine to cool down
before opening the bonnet. If there is a fire in
the engine compartment, leave the bonnet
closed and notify the fire brigade.GWARNING
There are parts in the engine compartment
that move. Certain components may continue
to run even if the ignition is switched off or
may suddenly start again, e.g. the radiator
fan. There is a danger of injury.
If you need to access the engine compart-
ment:
R switch off the ignition
R never enter the danger area of moving com-
ponents, e.g. the rotation area of the fan
R keep items of clothing away from moving
parts
GWARNING
The ignition system and the fuel injection sys-
tem operate with a high voltage. If you touch
the live components, you could receive an
electric shock. There is a danger of injury.
Never touch components of the ignition sys-
tem or the fuel injection system when the
ignition is switched on.
Active bonnet (pedestrian protection)
Operating principle
! Once triggered, an active bonnet must be
reset at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The
active bonnet function will then be availa-
ble again. The additional pedestrian pro-
tection provided by the active bonnet will
then be restored.
The active bonnet is only available in certain
countries.
The active bonnet can reduce the risk of injury
to pedestrians in certain accident situations.
282Engine compartmentMaintenance and care

Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see separate Service Booklet).
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
i The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not show any information on the
engine oil level. Observe the notes on the
engine oil level ( Y page 284).
The multifunction display shows a service
message for a few seconds, e.g.:
R Service A in .. days
R Service A due
R Service A overdue by .. days
Depending on the operating conditions of the
vehicle, the remaining time or distance until
the next service due date is displayed.
The letter indicates which service is due. A
stands for a minor service and B for a major
service. A number or another letter may be
displayed after the letter. This figure indicates
any necessary additional maintenance work
to be performed.
If you notify a qualified specialist workshop of
this display, you will receive a statement on
the associated costs.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not take into account any periods of
time during which the battery is disconnec-
ted.
Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:XNote down the service due date displayed
in the multifunction display before discon-
necting the battery.
or
XAfter reconnecting the battery, subtract
the battery disconnection periods from the
service date shown on the display.
Hiding a service message
XPress % or a .Displaying service messagesXSwitch the ignition on.XUsing = or ; , select the Service
menu.XPress 9 or : to select the ASSYST
PLUS submenu and press a to confirm.
The service due date appears in the multi-
function display.
Information about Service
Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service inter-
val display
! If the ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play has been inadvertently reset, this set-
ting can be corrected at a qualified special-
ist workshop.
Have service work carried out as described
in the Service Booklet. This may otherwise
lead to increased wear and damage to the
major assemblies or the vehicle.
A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the
ASSYST PLUS service interval display after
the service work has been carried out. You
can also obtain further information on main-
tenance work, for example.
Special service requirements
The prescribed service interval is based on
normal operation of the vehicle. Service work
will need to be performed more often if the
vehicle is operated under arduous conditions
or increased loads, for example:
R regular city driving with frequent intermedi-
ate stops
R if the vehicle is primarily used to travel
short distances
R for frequent operation in mountainous ter-
rain or on poor road surfaces
R if the engine is often left idling for long peri-
ods
In these or similar operating conditions, have
the air filter, engine oil and oil filter, for exam-
ple, changed more frequently. The tyres must
Service287Maintenance and careZ

Comply with safety precautions and take pro-
tective measures when handling batteries.WARNINGFire, naked flames and smoking
are prohibited when handling the
battery. Avoid creating sparks.Battery acid is caustic. Avoid con-
tact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Wear suitable protective clothing,
in particular gloves, an apron and
a face mask.
Immediately rinse acid splashes
off with clean water. Consult a doc-
tor if necessary.Wear eye protection.Keep children away.Observe this Owner's Manual.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use batteries which have
been tested and approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz. These batteries provide
increased impact protection to prevent vehi-
cle occupants from suffering acid burns
should the battery be damaged in the event
of an accident.
In order for the battery to achieve the maxi-
mum possible service life, it must always be
sufficiently charged.
Like other batteries, the vehicle battery may
discharge over time if you do not use the
vehicle. In such cases, have the battery dis-
connected at a qualified specialist workshop.
You can also charge the battery with a
charger recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
For more information, please contact a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Have the battery charge checked more fre-
quently if you use the vehicle mainly for short
trips or if you leave it standing idle for a
lengthy period. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop if you wish to leave your vehicle
parked up for a long period of time.
i When you park the vehicle, remove the
key if you do not require any electrical con-
sumers. The vehicle will then use very little
energy, thus conserving battery power.
i If the power supply has been interrupted,
e.g. if the battery was discharged, you will
have to:
R set the clock (audio system/COMAND
Online, see the separate operating
instructions).
R reset the function for folding the exterior
mirrors in/out automatically, by folding
the mirrors out once ( Y page 102).
Charging the battery
GWARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is a
risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting.
Do not lean over a battery.
GWARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean
over the battery. Keep children away from
batteries. Wash battery acid immediately with
water and seek medical attention.
GWARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at tempera-
tures below freezing point. When jump-start-
ing the vehicle or charging the battery, gases
304Battery (vehicle)Breakdown assistance