lock MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2014 Owners Manual

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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
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C
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets..........................................291
Car wash ........................................ 285
Display...........................................290
Exhaustpipe..................................289
Exterior lights................................288
Gearorselectorlever....................290
Interior...........................................290
Matte finish...................................287
Notes.............................................285
Paint..............................................287
Plastic trim....................................290
Power washer................................286
Rearview camera..........................289
Roof lining ...................................... 291
Seat belt........................................291
Seat cover.....................................291
Sensors.........................................289
Steering wheel...............................290
Trim pieces....................................290
Washing by hand...........................286
Wheels...........................................287
Windows........................................288
Wiper blades..................................288
Wooden trim..................................290
Cargo compartment enlargement...257
Cargo tie down rings.........................258
Car wash (care).................................285
Center console
Lowersection..................................33
Uppersection..................................32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer)......................................208
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)........72
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps...................................114
Cornering light function.................113
High-beam headlamps...................113
Low-beam headlamps....................112
Rearfog lamp................................114
Reversing lamps............................114
Turn signals (front) ......................... 113
Turn signals (rear)..........................114
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes....................60
Reardoors.......................................60
Children
In the vehicle...................................54
Restraint systems............................54
Specialseat belt retractor...............57
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 58
On the front-passenger seat............57
Top Tether.......................................59
Cigarette lighter................................262
Climate control
Automatic climate control.............121
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 123
Controlling automatically...............127
Cooling with airdehumidification..125
Defrosting the windows.................129
Defrosting the windshield..............129
Important safety notes..................120
Indicator lamp ................................ 127
Maximum cooling..........................129
Notes on using automatic climate
control...........................................124
Notes on using dual-zone
automatic climate control..............122
Overview of systems......................120
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification............................127
Problem with the rear window
defroster........................................131
Refrigerant.....................................350
Refrigerant filling capacity.............351
Setting the airdistribution.............128
Setting the airflow.........................128
Setting the airvents......................132
Setting the temperature................127
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off............................................131
Switching on/off...........................125
Switching residual heaton/off......131
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Safety systems..............................213
SmartKey.......................................240
Tires ............................................... 234
Vehicle ...........................................236
Distance recorder.............................197
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating.................204
Function/notes ................................ 62
Warning lamp ................................. 250
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activationconditions.....................166
Cruise control lever.......................166
Deactivating ................................... 169
Display message............................232
Displays in the multifunction
display...........................................170
Driving tips....................................170
Function/notes.............................164
Important safety notes..................164
Setting the specified minimum
distance.........................................168
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer)......................................208
Automatic locking (switch) ...............79
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................72
Control panel...................................35
Display message............................239
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking.......................79
Important safety notes....................77
Opening (from inside)......................77
Drinking and driving.........................157
Drinks holder
see Cupholder
Drive program
Automatic......................................147
Display...........................................144
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever)......143
Manual ...........................................148
SETUP (on-board computer)..........210
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service.................285
Symmetrical low beam..................104
Driving on flooded roads..................161
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).......61
ADAPTIVE BRAKE.............................69
Adaptive Brake Assist......................63
BAS (Brake Assist System)..............62
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST....62
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS................................................64
Distance warning function...............62
Electronic brake force distribution...69
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)....................................65, 66
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System)...........................................65
Important safety information...........61
Overview..........................................61
STEER CONTROL.............................69
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist.....................178
ATTENTION ASSIST........................186
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 188
Cruise control................................162
Display message............................229
DISTRONICPLUS...........................164
HOLD function...............................172
Lane Keeping Assist......................190
Lane Tracking package..................188
PARKTRONIC.................................175
RACESTART (AMG vehicles)..........173
Rearview camera..........................182
Speed LimitAssist.........................187
Driving tips
Automatic transmission.................145
Brakes...........................................158
Break-in period..............................136
Checking brake lining thickness....160
DISTRONICPLUS...........................170
Downhill gradient...........................158
Drinking and driving.......................157
Driving abroad...............................104
Driving in winter .............................161
Driving on flooded roads................161
Driving on wet roads......................161
Exhaustcheck...............................157
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Exterior mirrors
Adjusting.........................................97
Dipping (automatic).........................99
Folding in/out(automatically).........98
Folding in/out(electrically).............98
Folding in whenlocking (on-board
computer)......................................209
Out of position (troubleshooting).....98
Setting.............................................98
Storing settings (memory function) 100
Storing the parking position ............. 99
Eyeglasses compartment.................255
F
Fillercap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit......................................... 294
Flat tire
MOExtended tires..........................295
Preparing the vehicle.....................295
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 296
Floormats...........................................277
Fog lamps
Extended range .............................. 108
Switching on/off...........................105
Front fog lamps
Display message............................225
Switching on/off...........................105
Fuel
Additives........................................347
Consumption statistics..................197
Displaying the current
consumption..................................198
Displaying the range......................198
Driving tips....................................157
Fuel gauge.......................................29
Grade (gasoline)............................346
Important safety notes..................346
Notes for AMG vehicles.................346
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline.346
Problem (malfunction)...................153
Refueling ........................................ 151
Tank content/reserve fuel.............346
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing............................152
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer)......................................198
Fuel tank
Capacity........................................346
Problem (malfunction)...................153
Fuses
Allocation chart.............................309
Before changing.............................308
Fuse box in the engine
compartment.................................308
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 309
Important safety notes..................308
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory.....................275
Important safety notes..................273
Opening/closing the garage door..275
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror)...................................273
Gear indicator (on-board computer)209
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines).........................................290
Genuine parts......................................21
Glove box...........................................255
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps......................107
Display message............................240
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system.....283
Cleaning system (function)............107
Fogging up.....................................109
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting.........................................93
Adjusting (electrically).....................94
Adjusting (manually)........................93
Adjusting (rear)................................94
Installing/removing (rear)................94
Heating
see Climate control
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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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Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off(switch)....................105
Switching the exteriorlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer)............................207
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer)..........207
Turn signals...................................106
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message).......226
Loading guidelines............................254
Locking
see Centrallocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic........................................79
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside (central locking
button).............................................78
Locking centrally
see Centrallocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)...............................208
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs..............................112
Display message............................223
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical).................................104
Switching on/off...........................105
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support............................................94
M
M+S tires............................................ 314
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions)287
mbrace
Call priority....................................268
Display message............................219
Downloading destinations
(COMAND).....................................268
Downloading routes.......................272
Emergency call..............................265
General notes................................264
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
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 73
Locking vehicle................................79
Unlocking the driver's door..............79
Memory card (audio).........................200
Memory function...............................100
Message memory (on-board
computer)..........................................212
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer)............201
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)...........................................73
MOExtendedtires.............................. 295
Mounting wheels
Loweringthe vehicle......................340
Mountinganew wheel...................339
Preparing the vehicle.....................336
Raising the vehicle.........................337
Removingawheel..........................339
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away...................................337
MP3
Operation ....................................... 200
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes.............................196
Permanent display.........................206
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer.195
Overview..........................................31
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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
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