ignition MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2014 Repair Manual
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TheFrom Resettrip computer is
automatically reset if the value exceeds
9,999 hours or 99,999 miles.
ECO display
Example: ECO display
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theTripmenu.
XPress or to selectECO
DISPLAY.
If the ignition remains switched off for longer
than four hours, the ECO display will be
automatically reset.
For further information on the ECO display,
see (Ypage 157).
Displaying the range and current fuel
consumption
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theTripmenu.
XPress the or button to select
current fuel consumption (not for AMG
vehicles) and approximate range .
Approximate range is calculated
according to the currentdriving style and the
amount of fuel in the tank. If there is only a
small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank, the
display shows a vehicle being refueled \n
instead of range .
Digital speedometer
Shift recommendation (Ypage 148)
Digital speedometer
Gearshift recommendation is not given on
AMG vehicles.
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theTripmenu.
XPress the or button to select the
digital speedometer.
Resetting values
Example: resetting the trip computer "From Start"
You can reset the values of the following
functions:
RTrip odometer
R"From Start" trip computer
R"From Reset" trip computer
RECO display
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theTripmenu.
XPress the or button to select the
function that you wish to reset.
XPress the button.
XPress the button to selectYesand
press to confirm.
iWhen you reset the values in the "ECO
display", the values in the trip computer
"From Start" are likewise reset. When you
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the symbol in the multifunction
display are shown in orange.
XPress the button to save the setting.
Further information on daytime running
lamps (Ypage 105).
Switching Adaptive HighbeamAssist on/
off
This function is only available on vehicles with
the Intelligent Light System.
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theSettings
menu.
XPress the or button to select the
Lightssubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to select the
Adaptive Highbeamfunction.
If theAdaptive Highbeamfunction has
been switched on, the cone of light and the
symbol in the multifunction display
are shown in orange.
XPress the button to save the setting.
For further information about Adaptive
Highbeam Assist, see (Ypage 108).
Setting the brightness of the ambient
lighting
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theSettings
menu.
XPress the or button to select the
Lightssubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to select the
Amb. Light +/-function.
You will see the selected setting.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to adjust the
brightness to any level fromDisabled
toLevel 5(bright).
XPress the or button to save the
setting.
Activating/deactivating surround
lighting and exterior lighting delayed
switch-off
If you have activated theSurround
Lightingfunction and the light switch is set
to , the following functions are activated
when it is dark:
Rsurround lighting:the exterior lighting
remains lit for 40 seconds after unlocking
with the key. If you start the engine, the
surround lighting is switched off and
automatic headlamp mode is activated
(Ypage 105).
Rexterior lighting delayed switch-off:the
exterior lighting remains lit for
60 seconds after the engine is switched off.
If you close all the doors and the trunklid,
the exterior lighting goes off after
15 seconds.
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to selecttheSettings
menu.
XPress the or button to select the
Lightssubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to select the
Surround Lightingfunction.
When theSurround Lightingfunction is
activated, the light cone and the area
around the vehicle are displayed in orange
in the multifunction display.
XPress the button to save the setting.
Deactivating delayed switch-off of the
exterior lighting temporarily:
XBefore leaving the vehicle, turn the
SmartKey to position0in the ignition lock.
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the
ignition lock.
The exterior lighting delayed switch-off is
deactivated.
Delayed switch-off of the exterior lighting is
reactivated the next time you start the
engine.
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iDepending on your vehicle'sequipment,
when the surround lighting and delayed
switch-offexterior lighting are on, the
following light up:
RParking lamps
RFront fog lamps
RLow-beam headlamps
RDaytime running lamps
RSide marker lamps
RSurround lighting in the exterior mirrors
Activating/deactivating the interior
lighting delayedswitch-off
If you activate theInterior Lighting
Delayfunction, the interior lighting remains
on for 20 seconds after you remove the key
from the ignition lock.
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theSettings
menu.
XPress the or buttonto select the
Lightssubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to select the
Interior Lighting Delayfunction.
If theInteriorLightingDelayfunction
has been switched on, the vehicle interior
is displayed in orange in the multifunction
display.
XPress the button to save the setting.
Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theSettings
menu.
XPress the or button to select the
Vehiclesubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to select the
Automatic Door Lockfunction.
When theAutomaticDoorLockfunction
is activated, the vehicle doors are displayed
in orange in the multifunction display.
XPress the button to save the setting.
If you activate theAutomatic Door Lock
function, the vehicle is centrally locked above
a speed of around 9 mph (15 km/h).
For further information on the automatic
locking feature, see (Ypage 79).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on theAcousticLockfunction,
an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the
vehicle.
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theSettings
menu.
XPress the or button to select the
Vehiclesubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to select the
Acoustic Lockfunction.
If theAcousticLockfunction is activated,
the \nsymbol in the multifunction
display lights up orange.
XPress the button to save the setting.
Activating/deactivating the radar sensor
system
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theSettmenu.
XPress the or button to select the
Vehiclesubmenu.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to select
Radar Sensor (See Oper. Manual).
You will see the selected setting:Onor
Off.
XPress the button to save the setting.
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SETUP
Drive program (C/S/M)
ESP®mode (ON/OFF) or SPORT handling
mode (SPORT)
SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode and the
SPORT handling mode.
XPress the or button on the
steering wheel to select theAMGmenu.
XPress the button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
RACETIMER
Displaying and starting RACETIMER
The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a
closed race circuit. Do not use the function
on publicroads.
Lap
RACETIMER
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or if the SmartKey is in
position2in the ignition lock.
XPress or on the steering wheel
to select theAMGmenu.
XPress the button repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown.
XTo start:press the button to start the
RACETIMER.
Displaying the intermediate time
XPress the or button to select
Interm. Time.
XPress to confirm.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
Starting a new lap
RACETIMER
Fastest lap time (best lap)
"Lap
XPress to confirmNew Lap.
iIt is possible to store a maximum of
sixteen laps. The 16th lap can only be
completed withFinish Lap.
Stopping the RACETIMER
XPress the button on the steering
wheel.
XPress to confirmYes.
The RACETIMER interrupts timing when you
stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to
position1in the ignition lock. If you turn the
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Display messages
General notes
Display messages appear in themultifunction display.
Display messages with graphic displays may be shown in simplified forminthe Operator's
Manual and may differ from the messages shown in the multifunction display.
Please respond in accordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in
this Operator's Manual.
Certain display messages are accompanied by an audible warning tone or a continuous tone.
When the ignition is switched off, all display messages are deleted, apart from some high-
priority display messages. Once the causes of the high-priority display messages have been
rectified, the corresponding display messages are also deleted.
When you stop and park the vehicle, please observe the notes on the HOLD function
(Ypage 172) and parking (Ypage 153).
Hiding display messages
XPress the or button on the steering wheel to hide the display message.
The display message is cleared.
The multifunction display shows high-priority display messages in red. Some high-priority
display messages cannot be hidden.
The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the
messages have been remedied.
Message memory
The on-board computer saves certain display messages in themessage memory.You can
call up the display messages:
XPress or on the steering wheel to select theServmenu.
If there are display messages, the multifunction display shows, for example,2 Messages.
XPress the or button to select the entry, e.g.2 Messages.
XPress to confirm.
XPress the or button to scroll through the display messages.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and Solutions
(USA
only) (Canada
only)
Please Release
Parking Brake
The red (USA only)/ (Canada only) indicatorlamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds.Acondition for automatic
release of the electric parking brake is not fulfilled (Ypage 154).
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
The red (USA only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are using the electric parking brake for emergency braking
(Ypage 154).
(USA
only) (Canada
only)
Parking Brake See
Operator's Manual
The yellow warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To apply:
XSwitch the ignition off.
XPress the electric parking brake handle for at least ten seconds.
XShift the transmission toP.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow warning lamp and the red (USA
only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp light up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
or
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 154).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XDo not drive on.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and Solutions
The red (USA only)/ (Canada only) indicatorlamp
flashes and the yellow warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
To apply:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply the electric parking brake manually.
If the red (USA only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp
continues to flash:
XDo not drive on.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 337).
XShift the transmission toP.
XTurn the frontwheels towards the curb.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow warning lamp lights up. The red (USA
only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten
seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or
released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply the electric parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
XShift the transmission toP.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake:
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 154).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
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The yellow warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply or
release the electric parkingbrake, the red (USA
only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to
apply the electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission toP.
XVisitaqualified specialist workshop.
(USA
only) (Canada
only)
Parking Brake
Inoperative
The yellow warning lamp lights up. The red (USA
only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten
seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or
released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of
overvoltage or undervoltage.
XRemove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by
charging the battery or restarting the engine.
XEngage or release the electric parking brake.
If it remains impossible to apply or release the electric parking
brake:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XEngage or release the electric parking brake.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The display message is only shown while the vehicle is in motion.
The yellow warning lamp lights up and the red (USA
only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission toP.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
(USA
only) (Canada
only)
Turn On the
Ignition to
Release the
Parking Brake
The red (USA only)/ (Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the
ignition was switched off.
XTurn the SmartKey to position1in the ignition lock.
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Front Passenger
Airbag Disabled
See Operator's
Manual
The front-passenger air bag is disabled during the journey, even
though:
Ran adult
or
Ra person larger than a certain size is occupying the front-
passenger seat
If additional forces are applied to the seat, the system may
interpret the occupant's weight as lowerthan it actually is.
GWARNING
The front-passenger air bag does not deploy during an accident.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XSwitch the ignition off.
XHave the occupant get out of the vehicle.
XKeep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
XObserve the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the
center console and the multifunction display and check the
following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS has disabled the front-
passenger air bag (Ypage 45).
RtheFront Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's
ManualorFront Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manualdisplay messages must not be shown in
the multifunction display.
XWait for a period of at least 60 seconds until the necessary
system checks have been completed.
XMake sure that the display messages do not appearinthe
multifunction display.
If these conditions are fulfilled, the front-passenger seat can be
occupied again. Whether the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifies the
occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating
correctly.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Forfurther information about the OccupantClassification System,
see (Ypage 45).
Front Passenger
AirbagEnabledSee
Operator's Manual
The front-passenger air bag is enabled during the journey, even
though:
Ra child, a small adult or an object weighing less than the
system's weight threshold is located on the front-passenger
seat
or
Rthe front-passenger seat is unoccupied
The system may detect objects or forces applying additional
weight on the seat.
GWARNING
The air bag may deploy unintentionally.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XSwitch the ignition off.
XOpen the front-passenger door.
XRemove the child and the child restraint system fromthe front-
passenger seat.
XMake sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the
weight.
The system may otherwise detect the additional weight and
interpret the seat occupant's weight as greater than it actually
is.
XKeep the seat unoccupied, close the front-passenger door and
switch on the ignition.
XObserve the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the
center console and the multifunction display and check the
following:
Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on:
Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and
remain lit. If the indicator lamp is on, OCS (Occupant
Classification System) has disabled the front-passenger air bag
(Ypage 45).
RtheFront Passenger Airbag Enabled See Operator's
ManualorFront Passenger Airbag Disabled See
Operator's Manualdisplay messages must not be shown in
the multifunction display.
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