immobilizer MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2014 Owners Manual

High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs..............................113
Display message............................224
Switching on/off...........................106
Hill start assist..................................138
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message............................230
Function/notes.............................172
Hood
Closing ...........................................281
Display message............................239
Important safety notes..................280
Opening.........................................280
Hydroplaning.....................................161
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer..........................................70
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview..........................................29
Settings.........................................206
Warning and indicator lamps...........30
Instrument cluster lighting..............194
Interior lighting.................................110
Automatic control..........................110
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer)......................................208
Emergency lighting........................111
Manual control ............................... 110
Overview........................................110
Reading lamp.................................110
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer)......................................207
J
Jack
Storage location............................294
Using.............................................337
Jump starting (engine)......................303
K
Kickdown
Driving tips....................................146
Manual drive program....................149
Knee bag..............................................43
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating.................205
Display message............................230
Function/information....................190
Lane Tracking package.....................188
Lap time (RACETIMER)......................210
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors................................................58
License plate lamp (display
message)............................................ 225
Light function,active
Display message............................226
Lighting
Lightswitch...................................104
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interiorlighting delayed switch-off.208
Automatic headlamp mode............105
Cornering light function.................107
Display message............................223
Driving abroad...............................104
Fog lamps......................................105
Fog lamps (extended)....................108
Hazard warning lamps...................107
High beam flasher .......................... 107
High-beam headlamps...................106
Low-beam headlamps....................105
Parking lamps................................106
Rearfog lamp................................106
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer)......................................207
Standing lamps..............................106
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off.................................207
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 206
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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
Index17

Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
The immobilizerprevents yourvehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
XTo activate:remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock.
XTo deactivate:switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
iThe immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contactanauthorized Mercedes-Benz
Centerorcall 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
XTo arm:lockthe vehicle with the
SmartKey.
Indicator lampflashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
XTo disarm:unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Avisual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Ra door
Rthe trunk lid
Rthe hood
XTo stop the alarm:insert the SmartKey
into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XPress theor\nbutton on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
iIf the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the mbraceemergency call
system automatically sendsamessage to
the Customer Assistance Center by text
message or data connection.The
emergency call system sends the message
provided that:
Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace
service.
Rthe mbrace service has been activated
properly.
Rthe necessary mobile phone network is
available.
70Theft deterrent locking system
Safety

To ensure that the vehicle is secured against
rolling away unintentionally:
Rthe electric parking brake must be applied.
Rthe transmission must be in positionPand
the transmission position display must
showP.
Rthe SmartKey must be removed from the
ignition lock.
Ron uphill or downhill gradients, the front
wheels must be turned towards the curb.
Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The automatic transmission switches to
neutral positionNwhen you switch off the
engine. The vehicle may roll away.There is a
risk of an accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking positionP. Prevent the parked
vehicle from rolling away by applying the
parking brake.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
All vehicles (except AMG vehicles)
XApply the electric parking brake.
XShift the transmission to positionP.
Selector lever in AMG vehicles
AMG vehicles:
XApply the electric parking brake.
XPressPbutton.
XTurn the SmartKey to position0in the
ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
iIf you switch the engine off with the
transmission in positionRorD, the
automatic transmission shifts toN
automatically.
If you then open one of the front doors or
remove the SmartKey from the ignition, the
automatic transmission shifts toP.
If you shift the automatic transmission to
Nbefore switching off the engine, the
automatic transmission remains inNeven
if a door is opened.
iThe automatic transmission shifts toP
automatically if you:
Rswitch off the engine using the SmartKey
and remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock or
Rswitch off the engine using the SmartKey
and open a front door.
If you attempt to turn off the engine when the
selector lever is not in positionP:
Ra message appears in the multifunction
display
Ra warning signal sounds
Electric parking brake
General notes
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for
example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking positionP.
Rstart the engine.
154Parking
Driving and parking