automatic transmission fluid MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2014 Owners Manual

Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message............................226
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function)....................................140
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function)..........................139
Automatic headlamp mode..............105
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program...............147
Changing gear...............................145
DIRECT SELECT lever.....................142
Display message............................236
Drive program display....................143
Driving tips....................................145
Emergency running mode..............151
Engaging drive position .................. 144
Engaging neutral............................144
Engaging parkposition (AMG
vehicles)........................................145
Engaging reversegear...................143
Engaging the parkposition............143
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients..............................145
Kickdown.......................................146
Manual drive program....................148
Overview........................................142
Problem (malfunction)...................151
Programselectorbutton................146
Pulling away...................................138
Selector lever................................144
Starting the engine........................138
Steering wheel paddle shifters......147
Transmission position display143, 144
Transmissionpositions..................145
Automatic transmission
emergency mode............................... 151
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs..............................114
Display message............................225
BAS (Brake Assist System).................62
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 74
Important safety notes....................74
Replacing.........................................74
Battery (vehicle)
Charging........................................302
Display message............................228
Important safety notes..................299
Jump starting.................................303
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 53
Function ...........................................53
Blind SpotAssist
Activating/deactivating.................205
Display message............................231
Notes/function..............................188
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message............................219
Notes.............................................348
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs..............................114
Display message............................224
Brakes
ABS..................................................61
Adaptive Brake Assist......................63
BAS..................................................62
Brake fluid (notes).........................348
Display message............................213
Driving tips....................................158
Important safety notes..................158
Maintenance..................................159
Parking brake................................154
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
Index5

in the transmission position display
(Ypage 143) in the multifunction display.
Transmission position and drive
program display
The current transmission position and drive
program appear in the multifunction display.
Transmission position display
Drive program display
iThe arrows in the transmission position
display show how and into which
transmission positions you can change
using the DIRECT SELECT lever.
!If the transmission position display in the
multifunction display is not working, you
should pull away carefully to checkwhether
the desired transmission position is
engaged. Ideally, you should select
transmission positionDand drive program
EorS.
Engaging parkposition P
XPush the DIRECT SELECT lever in the
directionofarrowP.
Transmission position displayPis shownin
the multifunctiondisplay.
iWhen you engage park positionP, make
sure that the transmission position display
showsPin the multifunction display.
iYou can only engage park positionPwhen
the vehicle is stationary.
iThe automatic transmission shifts into
park positionPautomatically:
Rif you open the driver's door while the
vehicle is stationary in transmission
positionDorR
Rif you open the door while traveling at
very low speeds in transmission position
DorR
In addition, a warning tone sounds and a
display message is shown.
iDepressing the brake and pushing the
DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
disengages the parking lock.The
transmission is inNneutral.
At transmission fluid temperatures below
4‡(20 †), you can only shift out of park
positionPinto another transmission
position whenthe engine is running.
In order to shift from park positionP
directly intoRorD:
Rdepress the brake pedal and
Rpush the DIRECT SELECT lever up or
down past the first point of resistance
!If the engine speed is too high or the
vehicle is moving, do not shift the
automatic transmission directly fromDto
R, fromRtoDor directly toP.The
automatic transmission could otherwise be
damaged.
Engaging reverse gear R
!Only shift the automatic transmission to
Rwhen the vehicle is stationary.
iThe ECO start/stop function is not
available when reverse gear is engaged.
Further information on the ECO start/stop
function (Ypage 139).
XWhen the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
XPush the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
first point of resistance.
Automatic transmission143
Driving and parking
Z

Convenience
Switching the fold-in mirrors with the
locking feature on/off
This function is only available on vehicles with
the memory function (Ypage 100).
When you activate theAuto. Mirror
Foldingfunction, the exterior mirrors are
folded in when the vehicle is locked.
If you unlock the vehicle and then open a
door, the exterior mirrors fold out again.
If you have switched on theAuto. Mirror
Foldingfunction and you fold in the exterior
mirrors using the buttononthe door
(Ypage 98), they will not fold out
automatically.The exterior mirrors can then
only be folded out using the button on the
door.
XPress theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select theSettings
menu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Conveniencesubmenu.
XPressto confirm.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Auto. Mirror Foldingfunction.
If theAuto. Mirror Foldingfunction is
activated, the vehicle's exterior mirror is
displayed in orange in the multifunction
display.
XPress thebutton to save the setting.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress theorbutton on the
steering wheel to select theSettmenu.
XPress theorbutton to select the
Factory Settingsubmenu.
XPressto confirm.
TheReset All Settings?message
appears.
XPress theorbutton to select
NoorYes.
XPressto confirm the selection.
If you have selectedYes, the multifunction
display shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, theDaytime Running
Lights:function in theLightssubmenu is
only reset if the vehicle is stationary.
AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays
Digital speedometer
Gear indicator
"Upshift indicator
!Engine oil temperature
Coolant temperature
Transmission fluid temperature
XPressoron the steering wheel
to select theAMGmenu.
Upshift indicatorUP"indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicatorUP"fades out other
messages until you have shifted up.
If the engine oil temperature is below 176 ‡
(80 †), oil temperature!is shown in blue.
Avoid driving at full engine output during this
time.
If the transmission fluid temperature is below
122 ‡ (50 †), oil temperature is shown
in blue. Avoid driving at full engine output
during this time.
Menus and submenus209
On-board computer and displays
Z

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and
Solutions
ToDeselectPorN,
Depress Brake and
Start Engine
You have attempted to shift the transmissionto positionRorD
without starting the engine.
XStart the engine.
XDepress the brake pedal.
iIt is only possible to shift the transmission from positionPto
the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then
can the parking lock be deactivated. If you do not depress the
brake pedal, you can move the DIRECT SELECT lever but the
parking lock remains engaged.
iAt transmission fluid temperatures below4 ‡ (20 †) you
can only shift out of positionPinto another transmission
position when the engine is running.
Apply Brake to
Shift from 'P'
You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
positionR,NorDwithout depressing the brake pedal.
XDepress the brake pedal.
Transmission Not
in P
Risk of Vehicle
Rolling Away
The driver's door is open and the transmission is in positionR,N
orD.
Awarning tone also sounds.
XShift the transmission to positionP.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
Service Required
DoNotShiftGears
Visit Dealer
You cannotchange the transmission position due to a malfunction.
Awarning tone also sounds.
If transmission positionDis selected:
XDrive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
transmission from positionD.
If transmission positionR,NorPis selected:
XNotify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Only Sift to 'P'
when Vehicle
is Stationary
The vehicle is moving.
XPull overand stop the vehicle safely as soonas possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XShift the transmission to positionP.
Reversing Not
Possible Service
Required
The automatic transmission is malfunctioning. You cannot back
up.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Display messages237
On-board computer and displays
Z

Safety systems
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and
Solutions
(USA only)
(Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warning tone
also sounds.
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
GWARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XDo not add brake fluid. Adding more will not remedy the
malfunction.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.

The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a
malfunction. Therefore, BAS (Brake Assist), COLLISION
PREVENTION ASSIST, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS,
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program), the HOLD function and hill
start assist, for example, are also deactivated.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other
systems, such as the navigation system or the automatic
transmission, will not be available.
242Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
On-board computer and displays