engine oil MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2014 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12Vsocket
see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
TractionSystem)
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Displaymessage............................238
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive)..................................................174
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message............................213
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes....................61
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification.................125
Active Parking Assist
Canceling .......................................182
Detecting parking spaces..............179
Display message............................231
Exitingaparking space..................181
Function/notes.............................178
Important safety notes..................178
Parking..........................................180
ADAPTIVE BRAKE................................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 63
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message............................226
Function/notes.............................108
Switching on/off...........................109
Switching on/off (on-board
computer)......................................207
Additional speedometer...................206
Additives (engine oil)........................348
Airbags
Deployment.....................................39
Display message............................222
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger).......................................43
Important safety notes....................41
Knee bag .......................................... 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp..................................45
Safety guidelines.............................40
Side impact airbag..........................44
Windowcurtain air bag....................45
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airvents
Important safetynotes..................132
Rear...............................................133
Setting...........................................132
Setting the center air vents...........132
Setting the side air vents...............132
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer)......................................207
AMG
Menu (on-board computer)............209
Performance Seat............................96
Anti-lockbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray...............................................262
Assistance display (on-board
computer)..........................................203
Assistance menu (on-board
computer)..........................................202
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message........284
Hiding a service message..............284
Notes.............................................284
Resetting the service interval
display...........................................284
Service message ............................ 284
Special service requirements ......... 285
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating...................70
Function ...........................................70
Switching off the alarm....................70
ATTENTIONASSIST
Activating/deactivating.................204
Display message............................229
Function/notes.............................186
Audio menu (on-board computer)....200
4Index

Fuel ................................................ 157
General..........................................156
Hydroplaning.................................161
Icy road surfaces...........................161
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads...................................159
Snow chains..................................315
Symmetrical low beam..................104
Wet road surface...........................159
DVD audio (on-board computer)......200
DVD video (on-board computer)......201
E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system
Cargo compartment enlargement..257
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message............................215
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes.............................157
On-board computer.......................198
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start..................140
Automatic engine switch-off..........139
Deactivating/activating.................140
General information.......................139
Important safety notes..................139
Introduction...................................139
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
Emergencyrelease
Driver's door....................................79
Trunk...............................................82
Vehicle.............................................79
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 39
Function ...........................................53
Safety guidelines.............................40
Emissions control
Service and warranty information....22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 248
Display message............................227
ECO start/stop function................139
Engine number ............................... 345
Irregularrunning............................141
Jump-starting.................................303
Starting problems..........................141
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey.......................................138
Switching off..................................154
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 308
Engine, jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction)...................141
Engine oil
Adding...........................................282
Additives........................................348
Checking the oil level ..................... 281
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick..........................................282
Display message............................228
Filling capacity...............................348
Notes about oil grades ................... 348
Notes on oil level/consumption....281
Temperature (on-board computer).209
Viscosity........................................348
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer)...210
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles)..........................................66
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles)................................203
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles)......................68
Display message............................213
ETS/4ETS........................................65
Function/notes.........................65, 66
General notes..................................65
Important safety information...........65
Trailer stabilization ........................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 244
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System)................................................65
Exhaustcheck...................................157
Exhaustpipe (cleaning instructions)289
Exterior lighting
Settingoptions..............................104
see Lights
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N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer)............199
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-inanew vehicle136
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults...............................................49
Operation .........................................45
System self-test...............................48
Occupant safety
Childreninthe vehicle.....................54
Important safety notes....................38
OCS
Faults...............................................49
Operation .........................................45
System self-test...............................48
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu.....................................209
Assistance menu...........................202
Audiomenu...................................200
Convenience submenu..................209
Displaying a service message........284
Display messages..........................212
DISTRONICPLUS...........................170
Factory settings submenu.............209
Important safety notes..................194
Instrument cluster submenu..........206
Lighting submenu..........................206
Menu overview..............................197
Message memory..........................212
Navigation menu............................199
Operation ....................................... 195
RACETIMER...................................210
Service menu.................................205
Settings menu...............................205
Standard display............................197
Telephone menu............................201
Trip menu......................................197
TV operation..................................201
Vehicle submenu...........................208
Video DVD operation.....................201
Opening and closing the side trim
panels.................................................114
Operating safety
Declarationofconformity................24
Important safety notes....................24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment...........................22
Outside temperature display...........195
Overhead control panel......................34
Override feature
Rearside windows...........................61
P
Paintcode number............................344
Paintwork (cleaning instructions)...287
Panic alarm..........................................38
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind...........................................87
Problem (malfunction).....................88
Resetting.........................................88
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes....................85
Parcel net...........................................257
Parking...............................................153
Important safety notes..................153
Parking brake................................154
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 99
Rearview camera..........................182
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist.....................178
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message............................216
Electric parking brake....................154
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Parking lamps
Switching on/off...........................106
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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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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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Useful information
iThis Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
iRead the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Ypage 25).
SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshifting the automatic transmission out of
park positionP
RStart the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally turned in the ignition lock.This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
!Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
Rwith electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
Rwith metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
Rinside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
SmartKey functions
\nTo lock the vehicle
To open the trunk lid
"To unlock the vehicle
XTo unlock centrally:press button".
72SmartKey
Opening and closing

the engine compartment or in the exhaust
system.
!Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
iDuring a cold start, the engine runs at
higherspeeds to enable the catalytic
converter to reach its operating
temperature. The sound of the engine may
change during this time.
Automatic transmission
XShift the transmission to positionP.
Transmission position displayPis shown in
the multifunction display.
iWhen the transmission is in positionN,
you can also start the engine with the brake
pedal depressed.
Starting procedure
XTurn the SmartKey to position3in the
ignition lock (Ypage 137)and release it as
soonas the engine is running.
Pulling away
Automatic transmission
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.Ifyou do
not depress the brake pedal, the DIRECT
SELECT lever can still be moved but the
parking lock remains engaged.
iIf the transmission oil temperature is
below4‡(20†), you can only shift from
positionPwhen the engine is running.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
XShiftthe transmission to positionDorR.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XCarefully depress the accelerator pedal.
The electric parking brake (Ypage 154) is
automatically released.
The red indicator lamp in the
instrumentcluster goes out.
iThe vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors fromthe inside at
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic
locking feature (Ypage 208).
iUpshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
Hill startassist
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient.
It holds the vehicle for a short time after you
have removed your foot from the brake pedal.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal
and to depress it before the vehicle begins to
roll.
GWARNING
After a short time, hill start assist will no
longer brake your vehicle and it could roll
away. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Therefore, quickly move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never
leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start
assist.
XRemove your foot from the brake pedal.
The vehicle is then held for about a second.
XPull away.
Hill start assist is not active if:
Ryou are pulling away on a level road or on
a downhill gradient.
Rthe transmission is in positionN.
138Driving
Driving and parking

The clutch may overheat if you hold the
vehicle stationary on uphill gradients by
depressing the accelerator pedal. If the clutch
overheats, a warning tone sounds.
All vehicles (except AMG vehicles):the
StopVehicleShifttoPLeaveEngine
Runningdisplay message appears in the
multifunction display.You will only be able to
continue your journey once the clutch has
cooled down and the display message in the
multifunction display has disappeared.
AMG vehicles:theTrans. Oil
Overheated Drive on with Caredisplay
message appears in the multifunction
display.
Do not hold the vehicle stationary on uphill
gradients by depressing the accelerator
pedal. Instead, only ever hold the vehicle
stationary on uphill gradients by:
Rdepressing the brake pedal
Ractivating the HOLD function
Rengaging the electric parking brake
Kickdown
AMG vehicles:kickdown is only possible in
temporary manual drive programM. For
further information on manual drive program
M(Ypage 148).
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
XDepress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on the engine speed.
XEase off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Rocking the vehicle free
Shifting the transmission repeatedly between
gearsDandRmay help to free the vehicle if
it has become stuck in slush or snow. The
vehicle's engine management system limits
the speed to a maximum of 5 mph (9 km/h)
when shifting back and forth. To shift back
and forth between transmission positionsD
andR, move the selector lever up and down
beyond the pressure point.
Programselector button
General notes
The program selectorbutton allows you to
choose between drive programs with
different driving characteristics.
Example: program selector button
EEconomyComfortable, economical
driving
SSportSporty driving style
MManualManual gear shifting
Only change from automatic drive program
EorSto manual drive programMwhen the
vehicle is stationary.
XPress program selector button
repeatedly until the letterfor the desired
gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display.
iThe automatic transmission shifts to
automatic drive programEeach time the
engine is started.
iFor further information on the automatic
drive program, see (Ypage 147).
146Automatic transmission
Driving and parking

Problems with the transmission
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and
Solutions
The transmission has
problems shifting gear.
The transmission is losing oil.
XHave the transmission checked at a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer shifts into all of
the gears.
Reverse gear can no
longer be engaged.
The transmission is in emergency mode.
XStop the vehicle.
XShift the transmission to positionP.
XSwitch off the engine.
XWait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine.
XShift the transmission to positionD.
XHave the transmission checked at a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Refueling
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling.
GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance
without delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical
assistance without delay.Donot induce
vomiting.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
GWARNING
Electrostatic buildup can create sparks and
ignite fuel vapors. There is a risk of fire and
explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before opening
the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. Any existing electrostatic buildup is
thereby discharged.
!Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the
ignition if you accidentally refuel with the
wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter
the fuel system. Even small amounts of the
wrong fuel could result in damage to the
fuel system and the engine. Notify a
qualified specialist workshop and have the
fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.
Refueling151
Driving and parking
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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
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