snow chains MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2016 Owners Manual

Driving tips
Automati c transmissio n ................ .1 61
Brakes .......................................... .1 75
Break-in period .............................. 146
Checking brake lining thickness .... 176
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 186
Downhill gradient ........................... 175
Drinking and driving ....................... 173
Driving in winter ............................ .1 77
Driving on flooded roads ................ 177
Driving on wet roads ..................... .1 77
Exhaust check ............................... 173
Fuel ................................................ 173
General .......................................... 172
Hydroplaning ................................. 177
Icy road surfaces ........................... 177
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 175
Snow chains .................................. 331
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 146
Wet road surface ........................... 175
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 217
DYNAMIC SELECT button
Climate control (3-zone automatic
climate control) ............................ .1 35
Climate control (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 132
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 155
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................. 156
E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .1 74
On-board computer ....................... 214
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 152
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 152
Deactivating/activating ................. 153
General information ....................... 152 Important safety notes .................. 151
Introduction ................................... 151
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .8 5
Trunk ............................................... 87
Vehicle ............................................. 85
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 56
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ... .2 2
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .2 67
Display message ............................ 243
ECO start/stop function ................ 151
Engine number ............................... 365
Irregular running ............................ 154
Jump-starting ................................. 319
Starting (important safety notes) ... 149
Starting problems .......................... 154
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 149
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 150
Switching off .................................. 170
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 325
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 154
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 298
Additives ........................................ 369
Checking the oil level ..................... 297
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 298
Display message ............................ 245
Filli ng capacity ............................... 368
No tes about oil grades ................... 368
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 297
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Viscosity ........................................ 369 Index 9

Seat heating problem .................... 106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 110
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 105
Securing cargo .................................. 276
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 307
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 305
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 221
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 369
Coolant (engine) ............................ 369
Engine oil ....................................... 368
Fuel ................................................ 365
Important safety notes .................. 365
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 371
Washer fluid ................................... 370
Setting the air distribution ............... 138
Setting the airflow ............................ 138
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 223
On-board computer ....................... 221
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 224
Side impact air bag ............................. 50
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 242
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 304
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Convenience opening feature .......... 89
Important safety information ........... 88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Resetting ......................................... 91
Reversing feature ............................. 88
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 80
Changing the programming ............. 78
Checking the battery ....................... 79
Convenience closing feature ............ 90 Convenience opening feature .......... 89
Display message ............................ 257
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 76
Important safety notes .................... 76
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 78
Loss ................................................. 81
Mechanical key ................................ 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 147
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Sta rti
ng the engine ........................ 149
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 147
Snow chains ...................................... 331
Sockets
Center console .............................. 281
General notes ................................ 281
Rear compartment ......................... 281
Trunk ............................................. 281
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 221
Digital ............................................ 215
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 210
Selecting the display unit ............... 221
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 70
Warning lamp ................................. 264
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 241
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 189
Important safety notes .................. 189
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 148
Starting the engine ........................ 150
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 149
STEER CONTROL .................................. 72
Steering
Display message ............................ 25616
Index

Type plate ...................................... 364
WWarning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 261
Brakes .......................................... .2 60
Check Engine ................................. 267
Coolant .......................................... 267
Distance warning ........................... 269
ESP ®
.............................................. 263
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 264
Fuel tank ........................................ 267
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 182
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG ..................... .4 3
Reserv e fuel .................................. .2 67
Restraint system ............................ 266
Seat belt ........................................ 258
SPORT handling mode ................... 264
Tire pressure monitor .................... 270
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 256
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 357
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 355
Wheel chock ...................................... 352
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 351
Checking ........................................ 329
Cleaning ......................................... 304
General notes ................................ 355
Important safety notes .................. 328
Information on driving .................... 328
Interchanging/changing ................ 351
Mounting a new wheel ................... 354
Removing a wheel .......................... 354
Storing .......................................... .3 51
Tightening torque ........................... 355
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 355
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 236
Operation ......................................... 50
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 139 Windshield washer system
Adding wa sher fl uid ....................... 299
Important safety notes .................. 370
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 256
Problem (malfunction) ................... 128
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 125
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 177
Snow chains .................................. 331
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 330
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 330
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 305
Important safety notes .................. 125
Replacing (windshield) ................... 125
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 307
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Z
ZONE function
Switching on/off ........................... 13820
Index

Drivin g safet y systems
Overview of drivin g safet y systemsIn this section , you will fin d information about
th e following drivin g safet y systems :R
AB S ( A nti-loc k B rakin g S ystem)
( Y
page 65) R
BA S ( B rake A ssist S ystem) ( Y
page 66 )R
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLU S
( Y
page 66 )R
ES P ®
( E lectronic S t ability P rogram)
( Y
page 69 )R
EB D ( E lectroni c B r ak e forc e D i stribution )
( Y
page 72) R
ADAPTIV E BRAKE ( Y
page 72 )R
STEE R CONTROL ( Y
page 72 )
Important safet y notesIf you fail to adapt your drivin g style or if you
are inattentive , th e drivin g safet y systems can
neither reduce th e ris k of an acciden t no r
override th e laws of physics. Driving safet y
systems are merely aids designed to assist
driving. You are responsible fo r maintainin g
th e distanc e to th e vehicle in front, fo r vehicle
speed, fo r braking in goo d time, and fo r stay-
in g in lane. Always adapt your drivin g style to
suit th e prevailin g road and weather condi-
tion s and maintain a saf e distanc e from th e
vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The drivin g safet y systems described only
wor k as effectively as possible when there is
adequat e contact between th e tires and th e
road surface. Please pay special attention to
th e note s on tires , recommended minimum
tire tread depths, etc. ( Y
page 328).
In wintr y drivin g conditions, always use winte r
tires (M+ S tires ) and if necessary, snow
chains. Only in this way will th e drivin g safet y
systems described in this section wor k as
effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information AB S regulates brake pressure in suc h a way
that th e wheels do no t loc k when you brake .
Thi s allow s you to continue steerin g th e vehi-
cl e when braking .
The % AB S warnin g lamp in th e instrumen t
cluster lights up when th e ignition is switched
on . It goe s out when th e engin e is running .
AB S works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardles s of road-surfac e condi-
tions. AB S works on slipper y surfaces, eve n
when you only brake gently.
Important safet y notes
i Observ e th e "Important safet y notes" sec -
tion ( Y
page 65).
G WARNING
If AB S is faulty, th e wheels could loc k when
braking . The steerability and braking charac -
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition -
ally, further drivin g safet y systems are deac -
tivated. There is an increase d danger of skid-
din g and accidents .
Drive on carefully. Hav e AB S checke d imme-
diately at a qualified specialis t workshop .
Whe n AB S is malfunctioning, other systems ,
includin g drivin g safet y systems , will also
becom e inoperative . Observ e th e information
on th e AB S warnin g lamp ( Y
page 261) and
display message s whic h may be shown in th e
instrumen t cluster ( Y
page 228).
Braking X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress th e
brake peda l vigorousl y until th e braking sit -
uation is over. X
To make a full brak e application:
depress th e brake peda l wit h full force.
If AB S intervenes when braking , you will feel a
pulsin g in th e brake pedal.Driving safety systems 65
Safety Z

In the following situations, it may be better to
activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate
ESP ®
: R
when using snow chains R
in deep snow R
on sand or gravel R
on specially designated roads when the
vehicle's own oversteering and understeer-
ing characteristics are desired
Driving in SPORT handling mode or without
ESP ®
requires an extremely qualified and
experienced driver.
i Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP ®
will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehi-
cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel
starts to spin.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP ®
deactivated.
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
X
To activate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button C .
The t SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
The SPORT handling mode message
appears in the multifunction display. X
To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button C .
The t SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. X
To deactivate ESP ®
: press button C until
the

becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a
window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a quali-
fied specialist workshop at the onset of win-
ter.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery road
surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering
and braking maneuvers. Do not use the cruise
control or DISTRONIC PLUS.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed: X
Shift the transmission to position N .X
Try to bring the vehicle under control using
corrective steering.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-
face is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
You should pay special attention to road con-
ditions when temperatures are around freez-
ing point.
For more information on driving with snow
chains, see ( Y
page 331).
For more information on driving with summer
tires, see ( Y
page 330).
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section ( Y
page 330). Driving systems
Cruise Control
General notes Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order
to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if the
vehicle is laden, you must select a low gear in
good time. You need to have previously selec-
ted manual gearshifting M ( Y
page 164). By
doing so, you will make use of the braking
effect of the engine. This relieves the load on
the brake system and prevents the brakes
from overheating and wearing too quickly.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic con-
ditions make it appropriate to maintain a
steady speed for a prolonged period. You can
store any road speed above 20 mph
(30 km/h).
The speed indicated in the speedometer may
differ slightly from the speed stored.
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style, cruise
control can neither reduce the risk of an acci-
dent nor override the laws of physics. Cruise
control cannot take into account the road,
traffic and weather conditions. Cruise control
is only an aid. You are responsible for the dis-
tance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed,
for braking in good time and for staying in
your lane.
Do not use cruise control: R
in road and traffic conditions which do not
allow you to maintain a constant speed e.g.
in heavy traffic or on winding roads R
on slippery road surfaces. Braking or accel-
erating could cause the drive wheels to lose
traction and the vehicle could then skid R
when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
heavy rain or snow
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new
driver of the speed stored.178
Driving systems
Driving and parking

The damping is tuned individually to each
wheel and depends on: R
your driving style, e.g. sporty R
the road surface condition, e.g. bumps R
your individual selection of Sport or Com-
fort mode.
The suspension setting is adjusted using the
corresponding button in the center console.
i The mode can also be set using the AMG
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ( Y
page 156).
Each time you start the engine with the igni-
tion key or the Start/Stop button, Comfort
mode is activated. For further information
about starting the engine, see ( Y
page 149).
Sport mode
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
Sport mode ensures even better contact with
the road. Select this mode when employing a
sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country
roads. X
Press button C .
Indicator lamp D lights up. You have selec-
ted Sport mode.
The AMG Suspension System SPORT mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
Comfort mode
In Comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select
this mode if you favor a more comfortable
driving style, but also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. highways. X
Press button C again so that indicator
lamp D goes out.
You have selected Comfort mode.
The AMG Suspension System COMFORT
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
4MATIC
! Never tow the vehicle with one axle
raised. This may damage the differential.
Damage of this sort is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All
wheels must remain either on the ground or
be fully raised. Observe the instructions for
towing the vehicle with all wheels in full
contact with the ground.
4MATIC, together with ESP ®
, improves the
traction of your vehicle whenever a drive
wheel spins due to insufficient grip.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC
can neither reduce the risk of accident nor
override the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot
take account of road, weather and traffic con-
ditions. 4MATIC is only an aid. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good
time and for staying in your lane.
If a drive wheel spins due to insufficient grip: R
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away. R
Accelerate less when driving.
i In wintry driving conditions, the maximum
effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if
you use winter tires (M +S tires), with snow
chains if necessary.
Chassis with adaptive adjustable
damping
General notes
Suspension with the Adaptive Damping Sys-
tem provides improved driving comfort and
continuously controls the calibration of the Driving systems 191
Driving and parking Z

Parking tips: R
On narrow roads, drive as close to the park-
ing space as possible. R
Parking spaces that are littered or over-
grown might be identified or measured
incorrectly. R
Parking spaces that are partially occupied
by trailer drawbars might not be identified
as such or be measured incorrectly. R
Snowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately. R
Pay attention to the PARKTRONIC
( Y
page 193) warning messages during the
parking procedure. R
You can intervene in the steering procedure
to correct it at any time. Active Parking
Assist will then be canceled. R
When transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you should not use
Active Parking Assist. R
Never use Active Parking Assist when snow
chains are installed. R
Make sure that the tire pressures are
always correct. This has a direct influence
on the parking characteristics of the vehi-
cle.
Use Active Parking Assist for parking spaces: R
that are parallel or at right-angles to the
direction of travel R
that are on straight roads, not bends R
that are on the same level as the road, e.g.
not on the pavement
Detecting parking spaces
Objects located above the height range of
Active Parking Assist will not be detected
when the parking space is measured. These
are not taken into account when the parking
procedure is calculated, e.g. overhanging
loads, tail sections or loading ramps of goods
vehicles. G WARNING
If there are objects above the detection range: R
Active Park Assist may steer too early R
the vehicle may not stop in front of these
objects
You may cause a collision as a result. There is
a risk of an accident.
If objects are located above the detection
range, stop and deactivate Active Parking
Assist.
For further information on the detection
range ( Y
page 192).
Active Parking Assist does not assist you
parking in spaces at right angles to the direc-
tion of travel if: R
two parking spaces are located directly
next to one another R
the parking space is directly next to a low
obstacle such as a low curb R
you park forwards
Active Parking Assist does not assist you
parking in spaces that are parallel or at right
angles to the direction of travel if: R
the parking space is on a curb R
the system reads the parking space as
being blocked, for example by foliage or
grass paving blocks R
the area is too small for the vehicle to
maneuver into R
the parking space is bordered by an obsta-
cle, e.g. a tree, a post or a trailer
Example: parking symbol
C
Detected parking space on the left
D
Parking symbol

Redialing The on-board computer saves the last names
or numbers dialed in the redial memory. X
Press the Y or e button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Tel
menu.X
Press the a button to switch to the
redial memory. X
Press the c or d button to select the
desired name or number. X
Press the a or v button to start dial-
ing.
or X
If you do not want to make a call: press
the v or 8 button.
Assistance menu
Introduction
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you have the following options in the
DriveAssist
menu:R
Displaying the assistance graphic
( Y
page 219) R
Activating/deactivating ESP ®
(except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ( Y
page 219)R
Activating/deactivating COLLISION PRE-
VENTION ASSIST PLUS ( Y
page 220)R
Activating/deactivating ATTENTION
ASSIST ( Y
page 220)R
Activating/deactivating Blind Spot Assist
( Y
page 220) R
Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping
Assist ( Y
page 220) Displaying the assistance graphic X
Press the Y or e button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the DriveAssist
menu.X
Press c or d to select Assistance
Graphic . X
Press v to confirm.
The multifunction display shows the
DISTRONIC PLUS distance display in the
assistance graphic.
The assistance graphic displays the status
of and information from the following driv-
ing systems or driving safety systems: R
DISTRONIC PLUS ( Y
page 180) R
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
( Y
page 66) R
ATTENTION ASSIST ( Y
page 203)R
Lane Keeping Assist ( Y
page 207)X
Press d to display the ATTEN-
TION ASSIST assessment.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
Observe the important safety notes on ESP ®
( Y
page 69).
G WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the fol-
lowing situations: R
when using snow chains R
in deep snow R
on sand or gravelMenus and submenus 219
On-board computer and displays Z

vide the best possible grip in wintry road con-
ditions. Only these tires will allow driving
safety systems such as ABS and ESP ®
to
function optimally in winter. These tires have
been developed specifically for driving in
snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on
all wheels to maintain safe handling charac-
teristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
When you have mounted the M+S tires: X
Check the tire pressures ( Y
page 332).X
Restart the tire pressure monitor
( Y
page 338). X
Restart the tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem (Canada) ( Y
page 336) or restart the
tire pressure monitor (USA, Canada)
( Y
page 338).
Snow chains
G WARNING
If snow chains are mounted on the rear
wheels, the snow chains could cause abrasion
to the vehicle body or to chassis components.
This could cause damage to the vehicle or the
tires. There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations: R
never mount snow chains on the rear
wheels R
only mount snow chains in pairs on the
front wheels.
! On some tire sizes there is not enough
space for snow chains. To avoid damage to
the vehicle or tires, observe the "Wheel and
tire combinations" section under "Tires and
wheels".
! Vehicles with steel wheels: if you
mount snow chains on steel wheels, you
may damage the hub caps. Remove the hub caps from the relevant wheels before
mounting the snow chains.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use snow chains that
have been specially approved for your vehicle
by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding
standard of quality. For more information,
please contact a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you intend to mount snow chains, please
bear the following points in mind: R
Snow chains may not be mounted on all
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible
wheel-tire combinations ( Y
page 355).R
Only use snow chains when driving on
roads completely covered by snow.
Remove the snow chains as soon as possi-
ble when you come to a road that is not
snow-covered. R
Local regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate reg-
ulations if you wish to mount snow chains. R
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h). R
When snow chains are installed, never use
Active Parking Assist ( Y
page 195).
You may wish to deactivate ESP ®
when pull-
ing away with snow chains installed
( Y
page 69). You can thereby allow the wheels
to spin in a controlled manner, achieving an
increased driving force (cutting action). Winter operation 331
Wheels and tires Z