MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2016 Owners Manual

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If electrolyte comes into contact with your
skin or hair or is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately. R
Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with electrolyte. R
If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
The "Automatic anti-glare mirrors" function is
only available if the vehicle is equipped with
the "Mirrors package".
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if: R
the ignition is switched on and R
incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or the interior lighting
is switched on.
Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
General notes
The "Parking position of the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side" function is only
available if the vehicle is equipped with the
"Mirrors package".
Setting and storing the parking position
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this posi-
tion. Using reverse gear
C
Button for the driver's side exterior mirror D
Button for the front-passenger side exte-
rior mirror

X
Press button D for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side. X
Use adjustment button

X
Adjust the seat ( Y
page 103).X
Adjust the exterior mirror on the driver's
side ( Y
page 107).X
Briefly press the M memory button and
then press storage position button 1 , 2 or 3
within three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected pre-
set position. A tone sounds when the set-
tings have been completed.
Calling up a stored setting X
Press and hold the relevant preset position
button 1 , 2 or 3 until the seat and exterior
mirrors are in the stored position.
i The setting procedure is interrupted as
soon as you release the storage position
button. Memory function 111
Seats, steering wheel an d mirrors Z

112

Useful information ............................ 114
Exterior lighting ................................ 114
Interior lighting ................................. 119
Replacing bulbs ................................. 120
Windshield wipers ............................ 124 113
Lights and windshield wipers

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment 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.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops ( Y
page 25).
Exterior lighting
General notesFor reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched
on even during the daytime. In some coun-
tries, operation of the headlamps varies due
to legal requirements and self-imposed obli-
gations.
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options
Exterior lighting can be set using the: R
light switch R
combination switch ( Y
page 116)R
on-board computer ( Y
page 222) Light switch Operation
G c
Left-hand standing lampsH d
Right-hand standing lampsI `
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lightingJ X
Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensorK X
Low-beam/high-beam headlamps

matically depending on the brightness of
the ambient light. R
With the engine running: if you have acti-
vated the daytime running lamps function
via the on-board computer, the daytime
running lamps or the parking lamps and the
low-beam headlamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light. X
To switch on the automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to the X
position.
G WARNING
When the light switch is set to X , the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
X .
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
Canada only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visi-
bility of your vehicle during the day. The day-
time running lamps function is required by law
in Canada. It cannot therefore be deactivated.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from
a drive position to P , the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in bright ambient light: if you
turn the light switch to the ` position, the
daytime running lamps and parking lamps
turn on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to the X position, the manual set-
tings take precedence over the daytime run-
ning lamps.
USA only: The daytime running lamps improve the visi-
bility of your vehicle during the day. To do this,
the daytime running lamps function must be
switched on using the on-board computer
( Y
page 222).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to the ` or X position, the man-
ual settings take precedence over the day-
time running lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
Even if the light sensor does not detect that it
is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps switch on when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is set to the
X position. This is a pa rticularly useful
fu nction in the event of rain and fog. X
To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine. X
Turn the light switch to X .
The green X indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Front fog lamps
In conditions where visibility is poor due to
fog, snow or rain, the fog lamps improve vis-
ibility as well as making it easier for other road
users to see you. They can be operated
together with the parking lamps or together
with the parking lamps and low-beam head-
lamps. X
To switch on the fog lamps: turn the key
in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the
engine. X
Turn the light switch to X or X .X
Press the Z button.
The green Z indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up. X
To switch off the fog lamps: press the
Z button.
The green Z indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out. Exterior lighting 115
Lights and windshield wipers Z

Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
thick fog. Please take note of the country-
specific regulations for the use of rear fog
lamps. X
To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine. X
Turn the light switch to X or X .X
Press the ^ button.
The yellow ^ indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. X
To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
^ button.
The yellow ^ indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
i When the rear fog lamp is switched on,
the center brake lamp in the tail lamp
switches off due to a legal requirement.
Parking lamps
! If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the ` parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
d right or the c left standing lamp.X
To switch on: turn the light switch to ` .
The green ` indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illumina-
ted. X
To switch on the standing lamps: the
Sma rtKey should not be in the ignition lock
or it should be in position 0 .X
Turn the light switch to c (left-hand side
of the vehicle) or d (right-hand side of
the vehicle). Combination switch
Turn signal
C
High-beam headlamps D
Turn signal, right

Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist:
when Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active, it
controls activation and deactivation of the
high-beam headlamps ( Y
page 118).
High-beam flasher X
To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1 or 2 , or start the
engine. X
Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow

Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Gene ra l notes
You can use this function to set th e head-
lamp s to chang e between low beam and high
beam automatically. The system recognizes
vehicles wit h their lights on , either approach-
ing from th e opposit e direction or traveling in
fron t of your vehicle, and consequentl y
switches th e headlamps from high beam to
low beam .
The system automatically adapt s th e low-
beam headlamp range depending on th e dis-
tance to th e other vehicle. On ce th e system
no longer detects any other vehicles, it reac -
tivates th e high-beam headlamps .
The system' s optical sensor is locate d behind
th e windshield near th e overhead control
panel. Import ant safety notes
G WARNIN G
Adaptive Highbea m Assis t does no t recogniz e
road users: R
who hav e no lights , e.g. pedestrian sR
who hav e poor lighting , e.g. cyclist sR
whos e lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In ver y rar e cases, Adaptive Highbea m Assis t
may fail to recogniz e other road user s that
hav e lights , or may recogniz e them to o late. In
this or similar situations, th e automatic high -
beam headlamp s will no t be deactivated or
activated regardless . There is a ris k of an acci-
dent.
Always carefully observ e th e traffic condition s
and switch off th e high-beam headlamp s in
goo d time.
Adaptive Highbeam As sist canno t tak e int o
accoun t road , weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Hig hbeam As sist is only an aid. You
are responsible for adj ust ing th e vehicle's
lighting to th e prevailing light, visibilit y and
traffic condition s.
In particular, th e detection of obstacles can
be restricted if there is: R
poor visibility, e.g. due to fog , heav y rain or
sn ow R
dirt on th e sensors or th e sensors are
obscured
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off X
To switch on: tur n th e ligh t switch to X .X
Pre ss th e combination switch beyon d th e
pressur e poin t in th e direction of arrow C .
The