tow MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2019 Owner's Manual

Driving with Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
Activating at the current speed or last
stored speed
GWARNING
If you call up the stored speed and it differs
from the current speed, the vehicle acceler-
ates or decelerates. If you do not know the
stored speed, the vehicle could accelerate or
brake unexpectedly. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Pay attention to the road and traffic condi-
tions before calling up the stored speed. If you
do not know the stored speed, store the
desired speed again.
XBriefly pull the cruise control lever towardsyou

XBriefly press the cruise control lever for-wardsC.
or
XBrake, unless the vehicle is stationary.
When you deactivate Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC, theActive Distance AssistActive Distance AssistOffOffmessage appears on the multifunction dis-play for approximately five seconds.
iThe last speed stored remains stored untilyou switch off the engine. Active DistanceAssist DISTRONIC is not deactivated if youdepress the accelerator pedal.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is automati-cally deactivated if:
Ryou engage the electric parking brake or if thevehicle is automatically secured with the elec-tric parking brake
RESP®intervenes or you deactivate ESP®
Rthe transmission is in position],^or\\
Ryou pull the cruise control lever towards youin order to pull away and the front-passengerdoor or one of the rear doors is open
Rthe vehicle is skidding
Ryou activate Active Parking Assist
If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti-vated automatically, you will hear a warningtone. You will see theActive DistanceActive DistanceAssist OffAssist Offmessage on the multifunction dis-play for approximately five seconds.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is also auto-matically deactivated when you activate DSR.The

!When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC orthe HOLD function is activated, the vehiclebrakes automatically in certain situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivateActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC and theHOLD function in the following or similar sit-uations:
Rwhen towing the vehicle
Rin the car wash
Deactivating the HOLD function (Ypage 159).
Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:
Rthe vehicle is stationary
Rthe engine is running or if it has been auto-matically switched off by the ECO start/stopfunction
Rthe driver's door is closed or your seat belt isfastened
Rthe electric parking brake is released
RActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti-vated
Rthe transmission is in position[,^or\\on vehicles with automatic transmission
Activating the HOLD function
XMake sure that the activation conditions aremet.
XDepress the brake pedal.
XQuickly depress the brake pedal furtheruntilCappears in the multifunction display.The HOLD function is activated. You canrelease the brake pedal.
iIf depressing the brake pedal the first timedoes not activate the HOLD function, waitbriefly and then try again.
Deactivating the HOLD function
The HOLD function is deactivated automaticallyif:
Ryou accelerate. On vehicles with automatictransmission: only when the transmission is inposition[or^.
Rthe transmission is in position]on vehicleswith automatic transmission.
Ryou depress the brake pedal again with a cer-tain amount of pressure untilCdisappearsfrom the multifunction display.
Ryou activate Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC.
Ryou secure the vehicle using the electric park-ing brake.
iAfter a time, the electric parking brakesecures the vehicle and relieves the servicebrake.
When the HOLD function is activated, the trans-mission is automatically shifted to position]if:
Rthe driver's seat belt is not fastened and thedriver's door is open
Rthe engine is switched off, unless it is auto-matically switched off by the ECO start/stopfunction
The electric parking brake secures the vehicleautomatically if the HOLD function is activatedwhen the vehicle is stationary and:
Ra system malfunction occurs
Rthe power supply is insufficient
Start-off Assist (except Mercedes-
AMG vehicles)
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you use start-off assist, individual wheels
may start to spin and the vehicle may skid. If
ESP®is deactivated, there is a greater danger
of skidding and having an accident. Make sure
that no persons or obstacles are in the vicinity
of the vehicle.
Start-off assist enables optimum accelerationfrom a standstill. For this, a suitably high-grip
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iIf you do not depress the accelerator pedalwithin a few seconds, RACE START is can-celed. The multifunction display shows theRACE START CanceledRACE START Canceledmessage.
XFully depress the accelerator pedal.The engine speed is increased.
TheRACERACESTARTSTARTReleaseReleasebrakebraketotostartstartmessage appears in the multifunction display.
iIf you do not release the brake pedal withina short time, RACE START will be canceled.The multifunction display shows theRACERACESTART CanceledSTART Canceledmessage.
XTake your foot off the brake, but keep theaccelerator pedal depressed.The vehicle pulls away at maximum acceler-ation.
TheRACERACESTARTSTARTActiveActivemessage appears inthe multifunction display.
RACE START is deactivated when the vehiclereaches a speed of approximately 50 km/h.
RACE START is deactivated immediately if yourelease the accelerator pedal during RACESTART or if any of the activation conditions areno longer fulfilled. TheRACE START Not Pos‐RACE START Not Pos‐sible See Operator's Manualsible See Operator's ManualorRACERACESTART CanceledSTART Canceledmessage appears in the mul-tifunction display.
iIf RACE START is used repeatedly within ashort period of time, it is only available againafter the vehicle has been driven a certaindistance.
AMG adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem
General notes
The electronically controlled damping systemworks continuously. This improves drivingsafety and ride comfort.
The damping is tuned individually to each wheeland depends on:
Ryour driving style, e.g. sporty
Rthe road surface condition, e.g. bumps
Ryour individual selection ofSportorComfort
The suspension setting is adjusted using thecorresponding button in the center console.
iThe mode can also be set using the AMGDYNAMIC SELECT controller (Ypage 130).
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-Key or the Start/Stop button,Comfortmode isactivated. For further information about startingthe engine, see (Ypage 123).
Sport mode
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning inSportmode ensures even better contact withthe road. Select this mode when employing asporty driving style, e.g. on winding countryroads.
XPress buttonC.Indicator lampDlights up. You have selectedSportmode.
TheAMG Suspension System SPORTAMG Suspension System SPORTmes-sage appears in the multifunction display.
Comfort mode
InComfortmode, the driving characteristics ofyour vehicle are more comfortable. Select thismode if you favor a more comfortable drivingstyle, but also when driving fast on straightroads, e.g. highways.
XPress buttonCagain so that indicatorlampDgoes out.You have selectedComfortmode.
TheAMGAMGSuspensionSuspensionSystemSystemCOMFORTCOMFORTmes-sage appears in the multifunction display.
4MATIC
!Never tow the vehicle with one axle raised.This may damage the differential. Damage ofthis sort is not covered by the Mercedes-BenzLimited Warranty. All wheels must remaineither on the ground or be fully raised.Observe the instructions for towing the vehi-
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Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel andat least 39.5 in (1.0m)longer than your vehi-cle
Rat right angles to the direction of travel and atleast 39.5 in (1.0 m) wider than your vehicle
When driving at speeds below 19 mph(30 km/h), you will see parking symbolDas astatus indicator in the instrument cluster. Whena parking space has been detected, an arrowtowards the right or the left also appears. Bydefault, Active Parking Assist only displays park-ing spaces on the front-passenger side. Parkingspaces on the driver's side are displayed assoon as the turn signal on the driver's side isactivated. When parking on the driver's side,this must remain activated until you confirm theuse of Active Parking Assist by pressing thevbutton on the multifunction steeringwheel. The system automatically determineswhether the parking space is parallel or at right-angles to the direction of travel.
A parking space is displayed while you are driv-ing past it, and until you are approximately 50 ft(15 m) away from it.
Parking
GWARNING
If you leave the driver's seat when the vehicle
is only being braked by the Parking Package
with rear view camera, it could roll away:
Rif there is a malfunction in the system or in
the voltage supply
Rif the electrical system in the engine com-
partment, the battery or the fuses are tam-
pered with
Rif the battery is disconnected
Rif the vehicle is accelerated, e.g. by a vehi-
cle occupant
There is a risk of an accident.
Before leaving the vehicle, always secure it
against rolling away.
iIf Active Parking Assist detects obstacles,Active Parking Assist brakes automaticallywhile the vehicle is parking. You are respon-sible for braking in good time.
XStop the vehicle when the parking space sym-bol shows the desired parking space in theinstrument cluster.
XShift the transmission to position^.TheStart Parking Assist?Start Parking Assist?Yes: OKYes: OKNo:No:8message appears on the multifunctiondisplay.
XTo cancel the procedure:press the8button on the multifunction steering wheel orpull away.
or
XTo park using Active Parking Assist:pressthevbutton on the multifunction steeringwheel.TheParkingParkingAssistAssistActiveActiveAccelerateAccelerateand Brakeand BrakeObserve SurroundingsObserve Surroundingsmes-sage appears on the multifunction display.
XLet go of the multifunction steering wheel.
XBack up the vehicle, being ready to brake at alltimes. When backing up, drive at a speedbelow approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). Oth-erwise, Active Parking Assist will be canceled.Active Parking Assist brakes the vehicle to astandstill when the vehicle approaches therear border of the parking space.
Maneuvering may be required in tight parkingspaces.
TheParking Assist Active SelectParking Assist Active SelectDDObserveObserveSurroundingsSurroundingsmessage appears onthe multifunction display.
XShift the transmission to position[whilethe vehicle is stationary.Active Parking Assist immediately steers inthe other direction.
TheParkingParkingAssistAssistActiveActiveAccelerateAccelerateand Brakeand BrakeObserve SurroundingsObserve Surroundingsmes-sage appears on the multifunction display.
iYou will achieve the best results by waitingfor the steering procedure to complete beforepulling away.
XDrive forwards and be ready to brake at alltimes.Active Parking Assist brakes the vehicle to astandstill when the vehicle approaches thefront border of the parking space.
Maneuvering may be required in tight parkingspaces.
TheParking Assist Active Select RParking Assist Active Select RObserve SurroundingsObserve Surroundingsmessage appears onthe multifunction display.
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Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed.Observe the notes on cleaning(Ypage 269)
Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In thiscase, have the camera position and settingchecked at a qualified specialist workshop.
The field of vision and other functions of the rearview camera may be restricted due to additionalaccessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.license plate holder, rear bicycle rack).
iThe contrast of the display may be affectedby the sudden presence of sunlight or otherlight sources, e.g. when exiting a garage. Payparticular attention in this situation.
iIf usability is severely restricted, e.g. due topixel errors, have the display repaired orreplaced.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
XTo activate:make sure that the SmartKey isin positionHin the ignition lock.
XMake sure that theActivation by R gearActivation by R gearfunction is selected in the multimedia system;see the Digital Operator's Manual.
XEngage reverse gear.The area behind the vehicle is shown withguide lines in the multimedia system display.
The image from the rear view camera is avail-able throughout the maneuvering process.
To deactivate:the rear view camera deacti-vates if you shift the transmission to]or afterdriving forwards a short distance.
The inner segments of the warning indicator aredisplayed in red if there is a complete systemfailure. The indicator lamp in the PARKTRONICbutton lights up.
If the system fails at the rear of the vehicle:
Rthe rear segments are shown in red whenbacking up.
Rthe rear segments are hidden when drivingforwards.
Messages in the multimedia system dis-
play
The rear view camera may show a distorted viewof obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.The rear view camera does not show objects inthe following positions:
Rvery close to the rear bumper
Runder the rear bumper
Rin close range above the handle on the trunklid
!Objects not at ground level may appear tobe further away than they actually are, e.g.:
Rthe bumper of a parked vehicle
Rthe drawbar of a trailer
Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
Rthe rear section of an HGV
Ra slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.Approach objects no further than the bottom-most guideline.
CYellow guide line at a distance of approx-imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of thevehicle
DWhite guide line without steering input –vehicle width including the exterior mirrors(static)

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
The yellow$warning lamp and the redI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lamp light up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
or
XRelease the electric parking brake automatically (Ypage 143).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released:
XDo not drive on.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
The redI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lamp flashesand the yellow$warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRelease the electric parking brake manually.
To apply:
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XApply the electric parking brake manually.
If the redI(USA only) or$(Canada only) indicator lamp con-tinues to flash:
XDo not drive on.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 312).
XShift the transmission to position].
XTurn the front wheels towards the curb.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Connecting USB devices
XConnect the USB device to the USB port.
There are two USB ports in the stowage spaceunder the armrest.
XSelect the media source (Ypage 237).
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Loading guidelines
GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
trunk lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion. There is a
risk of poisoning.
Always switch off the engine before opening
the trunk lid. Never drive with the trunk lid
open.
GWARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehicleare dependent on the distribution of the loadwithin the vehicle.
Observe the following notes when loading andtransporting a load:
RNever exceed the maximum permissiblegross vehicle mass or the gross axle weightrating for the vehicle (including occupants).The values are specified on the vehicle iden-
tification plate on the B-pillar of the driver'sdoor.
RThe trunk is the preferred place to carryobjects.
RPosition heavy loads as far forwards as pos-sible and as low down in the trunk as possible.
RThe load must not protrude above the upperedge of the seat backrests.
RAlways place the load against the rear or frontseat backrests. Make sure that the seatbackrests are securely locked into place.
RAlways place the load behind unoccupiedseats if possible.
RUse the cargo tie-down rings and the parcelnets to transport loads and luggage.
RUse cargo tie-down rings and fastening mate-rials appropriate for the weight and size of theload.
RSecure the load with sufficiently strong andwear-resistant tie-downs. Pad sharp edges forprotection.
Stowage areas
Stowage spaces
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In
addition, cup holders, open stowage spaces
and mobile phone brackets cannot always
retain all objects they contain. There is a risk
of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 239).
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Stowage compartments in the front
Glove box
XTo open:pull handleCand open glove boxflapD.
XTo close:fold glove box flapDupwards untilit engages.
There is a pen holder at the top of the glove boxflap.
Eyeglasses compartment
XTo open:press markingC.
Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment isalways closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Stowage compartment in the front center
console
XTo open:press the marking on coverC.
iDepending on the vehicle equipment, theremay be an ashtray in the center consoleinstead of a storage compartment.
Stowage compartment in front of the arm-
rest (vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion)
XTo open:press the marking on coverC.
iYou can remove the non-slip mat and theinsert for cleaning. When removing the insertyou will have to overcome some slight resist-ance.
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