warning MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2014 User Guide

PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating.................177
Driving system...............................175
Function/notes.............................175
Important safety notes..................175
Problem (malfunction)...................178
Range of the sensors.....................175
Warning display.............................176
PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF
Problems (malfunction) .................. 222
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp...................................................... 45
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions).290
Power washers..................................286
Power windows
see Side windows
Program selector button..................146
Protection of the environment
General notes..................................21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission.................138
Q
Qualifiedspecialistworkshop...........25
R
RACE START (AMG vehicles).............173
RACETIMER (on-board computer)....210
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating.................208
Display message............................230
Radio
Selectingastation.........................200
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declarationofconformity................24
Reading lamp.....................................110
Rear compartment
Setting the airvents......................133
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs..............................114
Display message............................225
Switching on/off...........................106
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Folding the backrestforwards/
back ............................................... 258
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions.....................289
Function/notes.............................182
Switching on/off...........................183
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual)..........................97
Dipping (automatic).........................99
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction)...................131
Switching on/off...........................130
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes..................350
Refueling
Fuel gauge.......................................29
Important safety notes..................151
Notes for AMG vehicles.................346
Refueling process..........................152
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener.......................273
Programming (garage door opener) 273
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes..................111
Overview of bulbtypes..................111
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch)..........................112
Reporting safety defects....................26
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message............................228
Warning lamp ................................. 248
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control)........131
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear (selector lever)...........144
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof................86
Roller sunblinds...............................87
Side windows...................................83
Roadside Assistance (breakdown)....23
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Rollersunblind
Opening/closing..............................87
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 87
Roof carrier........................................259
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines).........................................291
Roof load (maximum)........................351
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation)............199
S
Safety
Childreninthe vehicle.....................54
Child restraint systems....................54
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)...............................................45
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat)..........96
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 52
Belt force limiters............................53
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Correct usage..................................50
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........53
Fastening.........................................51
Important safety guidelines.............50
Releasing.........................................52
Safety guidelines.............................40
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Warning lamp (function) ................... 52
Seats
Adjusting (electrically).....................93
Adjusting (manually)........................92
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support............................................94
Adjusting the head restraint............93
Cleaning the cover.........................291
Correct driver's seat position ........... 90
Folding the backrest (rear
compartment) forwards/back.......258
Important safety notes....................91
Seat heating problem......................96
Storing settings (memory function) 100
Switching seatheating on/off.........95
Sensors (cleaning instructions).......289
Service menu (on-board computer).205
Service products
Brake fluid.....................................348
Coolant (engine)............................349
Engine oil.......................................348
Fuel ................................................ 346
Important safety notes..................345
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)..........................................350
Washer fluid ...................................350
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer).........209
On-board computer.......................205
Setting the air distribution...............128
Setting the airflow............................128
SETUP (on-board computer).............210
Side impact air bag.............................44
Side marker lamp (display
message)............................................ 225
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 288
Convenience closing feature............84
Convenience opening feature..........84
Important safety information...........82
Opening/closing..............................83
Problem (malfunction).....................85
Resetting.........................................84
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery.......................74
Changing the programming.............73
Checking the battery.......................74
Convenience closing feature............84
Convenience opening feature..........84
Display message............................240
Door central locking/unlocking.......72
Important safety notes....................72
Loss.................................................76
Mechanical key................................73
Positions (ignition lock).................137
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Problem (malfunction).....................76
Starting the engine........................138
SmartKey positions (ignition lock)..137
Snow chains......................................315
Sockets
Center console..............................263
Points to observe before use.........263
Rearcompartment.........................264
Trunk.............................................264
Specialist workshop............................ 25
Special seat beltretractor.................. 57
Speed,controlling
see Cruise control
Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the
warning function............................203
Displaying......................................203
Display message............................229
Display message in the
multifunctiondisplay.....................187
Function/notes.............................187
Important safety notes..................187
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer.................206
Digital............................................198
In the Instrument cluster.................29
Segments......................................195
Selecting the unit of measurement 206
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles)..........................................66
Warning lamp ................................. 245
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message............................219
Introduction.....................................38
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Display message............................225
Switching on/off...........................106
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine)................................ 137
STEERCONTROL..................................69
Steering (display message)..............239
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually)........................97
Button overview...............................31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 195
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Important safety notes....................96
Paddle shifters...............................147
Steering wheel paddle shifters........147
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 210
Stowage areas...................................254
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front)...............................256
Armrest (under).............................256
Center console..............................255
Cupholders...................................260
Eyeglasses compartment...............255
Glove box .......................................255
Important safety information.........254
Parcelnet......................................257
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat..............................256
Stowage space
Center console (rear).....................256
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor....................................................259
Summer tires.....................................314
Sun visor............................................261
Surround lighting (on-board
computer)..........................................207
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off.................................................131
Switching off the alarm (ATA)............70
T
Tachometer........................................ 195
Tail lamps
Display message............................224
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge.......................................29
Technical data
Capacities......................................345
Information....................................344
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Tires/wheels.................................340
Vehicle data...................................351
TELEAID
Call priority....................................268
Downloading destinations
(COMAND).....................................268
Downloading routes.......................272
Emergency call..............................265
Geo fencing...................................272
Locatingastolen vehicle...............270
MB info call button........................267
Remote vehicle locking..................270
Roadside Assistance button..........266
Search&Send...............................269
Self-test.........................................265
Speed alert....................................272
System..........................................264
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 272
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis.......................................271
Vehicle remote unlocking..............270
Tele Aid
General notes................................264
Telephone
Acceptingacall.............................202
Display message............................239
Menu (on-board computer)............201
Number from the phone book ........202
Redialing........................................202
Rejecting/endingacall.................202
Temperature
Coolant..........................................194
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 209
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 209
Outside temperature ......................195
Setting (climate control)................127
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system).........70
Immobilizer......................................70
Through-loading................................257
Through-loading feature...................257
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER).........................210
TIREFIT kit..........................................296
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer).....320
Checking manually........................319
Display message............................234
Maximum.......................................318
Notes.............................................317
Not reached (TIREFIT)....................298
Reached (TIREFIT)..........................298
Recommended ............................... 316
Tire pressure loss warning
system
Important safety notes..................319
Restarting......................................319
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically.................................322
Function/notes.............................320
Restarting......................................322
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Warning message..........................322
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition).................335
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition)....................333
Bar (definition)...............................333
Changingawheel..........................336
Characteristics..............................333
Checking ........................................ 313
Definition of terms.........................333
Directionofrotation......................336
Display message............................234
Distributionofthe vehicle
occupants (definition)....................335
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ...............................................332
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition)............333
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition).....................................334
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition).....................................334
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition).........................334
Important safety notes..................312
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition)......333
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition)...........334
Labeling (overview)........................329
Load bearing index (definition)......335
Load index.....................................332
Load index (definition)...................334
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U
Unlocking
Emergencyunlocking.......................79
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button).............................78
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........262
Vehicle
Correct use......................................25
Data acquisition...............................26
Equipment.......................................22
Individualsettings..........................205
Limited Warranty.............................26
Loading..........................................323
Locking (in an emergency)...............79
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering........................................340
Maintenance....................................23
Parking for a long period ................ 156
Pulling away...................................138
Raising...........................................337
Reporting problems.........................25
Securing from rolling away............337
Towing away..................................305
Tow-starting...................................305
Transporting..................................307
Unlocking (in an emergency)...........79
Unlocking (SmartKey)......................72
Vehicle data...................................351
Vehicle data.......................................351
Vehicle dimensions...........................351
Vehicle emergency locking................79
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate..............344
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit..................................294
Video (DVD)........................................ 201
VIN......................................................344
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 242
Brakes...........................................242
Check Engine.................................248
Coolant..........................................248
Distance warning...........................250
DISTRONICPLUS...........................250
ESP®..............................................244
ESP®OFF ....................................... 245
Fuel tank ........................................ 248
Overview..........................................30
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp..................................45
Reserve fuel...................................248
Seat belt........................................240
SPORT handling mode...................245
SRS ................................................ 247
Tire pressure monitor....................251
Warranty............................................344
Washer fluid
Display message............................239
Wheel bolttightening torque...........340
Wheel chock......................................337
Wheels
Changingawheel..........................336
Checking ........................................ 313
Cleaning ......................................... 287
Cleaning (warning).........................336
Important safety notes..................312
Interchanging/changing................336
Mountinganew wheel...................339
Mountingawheel..........................336
Removingawheel..........................339
Storing...........................................336
Tightening torque ........................... 340
Wheelsize/tiresize.......................340
Window curtain air bag
Display message............................220
Operation .........................................45
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting......................................129
Windshieldwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshieldwasher system
Adding washer fluid.......................283
Notes.............................................350
Index19

Have aftermarketaccessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not beenapproved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-
relevant systems, e.g. the brake system.Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or
selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts for necessary service and repair work.
In addition, strategically located parts
delivery centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) (Ypage 344) and the engine
number (Ypage 345) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts.
Operator's Manual
General notes
Before you first drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourselfwith
your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
this manual. Disregarding themmay lead to
damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard
of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-BenzLimited Warranty.
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipmentof
your vehicle available at thetime of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible.Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here. This
also applies to safety-relevant systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the termsofthe following
warranties:
RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty
REmission Systems Warranty
REmission Performance Warranty
RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
RState warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
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Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/
maintenance work as well as any required
repairs carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functionsare only available
with limitations, or not at all.This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect.You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other
networked components. In particular,
systems relevant to safety could also be
affected. As a result, these may no longer
function as intended and/or jeopardize the
operating safety of the vehicle. There is an
increased risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and
electronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
Rthe vehicle becomes stuck,e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fastover an obstacle, e.g.
a curb or a hole in the road
Ra heavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis.
In situations like this, the body, the
undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or
tires could be damaged without the
damage being visible.Components
damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail
or, in the case of an accident, no longer
withstand the strain they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system for an
extended period, they can catch fire.
Have the vehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. If on continuing your journey
you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic
conditions. In such cases, visit a qualified
specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA:"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada:"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
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including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipmentat
a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operationofthe vehicle systems. As a result,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a
diagnostics connection in the vehicle.
GWARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstructadepressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. 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. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficientclearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats.
!If the engine is switched off and
equipmentonthe 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
during the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter:
Rwork relevant to safety
Rservice and maintenance work
Rrepair work
Ralterations, installation work and
modifications
Rwork on electronic components
Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when
driving your vehicle:
Rthe safety notes in this manual
Rthe Technical Data section in this manual
Rtraffic rules and regulations
Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to
motorvehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experienceaproblemwith your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affectits safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
againwith a Mercedes-BenzCenter or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Introduction25
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Dashboard
FunctionPage
Steering wheel paddle
shifters147
Combination switch106
"Instrument cluster29
!Horn
DIRECT SELECT lever142
PARKTRONIC warning
display175
Overhead control panel34
Climate control systems120
FunctionPage
Ignition lock137
Adjusting the steering
wheel96
Cruise control lever162
Electric parking brake154
Light switch104
Diagnostics connection25
Opening the hood280
28Dashboard
At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
FunctionPage
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
FunctionPage
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