headlamp MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2019 Owners Manual

Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 161
Performance Seat ............................ 95
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system
General Information .......................161
AMG menu (on-board computer)..... 190
AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem..................................................... 128
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray............................................... 246
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter)..................................................187
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter)..................................................186
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........264
Driving abroad ............................... 265
Hiding a service message .............. 264
Information about Service ............. 265
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 265
Service message ............................ 264
Special service requirements ......... 265
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 68
Function ...........................................68
Switching off the alarm .................... 68
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 187
Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes............................. 173
Audio menu (on-board computer).... 184
Audio system
see Digital Operator's Manual
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 206
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care)............... 265
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function).................................... 127
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function).......................... 127
Automatic headlamp mode.............. 101
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 134
Changing gear ............................... 134
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 131
Drive program ................................ 135
Drive program display .................... 131
Driving tips .................................... 134
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 129
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 130
Emergency running mode.............. 139
Engaging drive position .................. 133
Engaging neutral ............................ 132
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 133
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 132
Engaging reverse gear ................... 132
Engaging the park position ............ 132
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 135
Kickdown ....................................... 135
Manual shifting .............................. 137
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 190
Overview ........................................ 131
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Pulling away ................................... 126
Selector lever ................................ 133
Starting the engine ........................ 125
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 137
Transmission position display ........ 133
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 131
Transmission positions .................. 134
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F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 233
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 275
Preparing the vehicle .....................274
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 276
see Emergency spare wheel
Flexible Fuel vehicles........................ 320
Floormats...........................................259
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 317
Two-way radio ................................ 317
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 321
Consumption statistics .................. 182
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 182
Displaying the range ......................182
Driving tips ....................................146
E10 ................................................ 320
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 320
Important safety notes .................. 320
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Refueling ........................................ 139
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 320
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 141
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 182
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 320
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................289
Before changing .............................288
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 288
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 289
Important safety notes .................. 287
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 257
General notes ................................ 255
Important safety notes .................. 255
Opening/closing the garage door .. 257
Problems when programming ........257
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 255
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 256
Gasoline............................................. 320
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles)....... 190
Genuine parts...................................... 24
Glove box...........................................240
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS.......................... 80
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 218
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 94
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 94
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 104
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher.............................102
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 103
Display message ............................ 205
Replacing bulbs .............................107
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Hill start assist.................................. 126
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 159
Activation conditions ..................... 159
Deactivating ................................... 159
Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes .............................158
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Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Hood
Closing ........................................... 261
Display message ............................ 217
Important safety notes .................. 260
Opening .........................................260
Horn...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning..................................... 149
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer.......................................... 68
Indicator lamp
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 107
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Settings ......................................... 188
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 33
Instrument cluster lighting.............. 178
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................105
Overview ........................................ 104
Reading lamp ................................. 104
iPod®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 274
Using ............................................. 312
Jump starting (engine)......................282
K
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 123
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Deactivation ..................................... 71
Locking ............................................ 71
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................135
Manual gearshifting ....................... 139
Knee bag.............................................. 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 188
Display message ............................ 210
Function/information.................... 176
Lane Tracking package..................... 174
Lap time (RACETIMER)...................... 191
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors................................................ 57
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage)................................................... 205
Light sensor (display message)....... 206
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 103
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 101
Fogged up headlamps.................... 104
Hazard warning lamps ................... 103
High beam flasher .......................... 102
High-beam headlamps................... 102
Light switch ................................... 101
Low-beam headlamps.................... 102
Parking lamps ................................ 102
Rear fog lamp ................................ 102
Setting exterior lighting ................. 101
Standing lamps .............................. 102
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 189
Turn signals ................................... 102
Loading guidelines............................ 239
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 77
Emergency locking ........................... 77
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 76
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Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)...............................190
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 204
Replacing bulbs .............................106
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ..................................................95
M
M+S tires............................................ 292
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 267
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 72
Inserting .......................................... 72
Locking vehicle ................................ 77
Removing .........................................72
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 77
Memory card (audio).........................185
Memory function............................... 100
Mercedes me connect
Call priority ....................................251
Display message ............................ 199
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 251
Downloading routes ....................... 254
General notes ................................ 248
Geo fencing ................................... 254
Info call button .............................. 250
Mercedes-Benz emergency call ..... 249
Recovering a stolen vehicle ........... 253
Remote Vehicle Health Check ....... 253
Roadside Assistance call button .... 250
Search & Send ............................... 252
Self-diagnosis ................................ 248
Speed alert ....................................254
System .......................................... 248
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 255
Vehicle remote locking .................. 253
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 252
Message memory (on-board com-
puter)..................................................193
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 269
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) .............................................. 235
Connecting (device manager) ........236
Frequencies ................................... 317
Installation ..................................... 317
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 185
Transmission output (maximum) .... 317
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)...........................................72
MOExtended tires.............................. 275
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 314
Mounting a new wheel ................... 313
Preparing the vehicle .....................311
Raising the vehicle ......................... 312
Removing a wheel .......................... 313
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 312
MP3
Operation ....................................... 185
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................181
Permanent display ......................... 189
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 179
Overview .......................................... 34
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................232
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
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Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 97
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 98
Reflective safety jacket.................... 273
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 324
Refueling
Fuel gauge....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 139
Refueling process .......................... 140
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 255
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 255
Replacing bulbs
Brake lamp .................................... 107
High-beam headlamps................... 107
Important safety notes .................. 105
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 106
Low-beam headlamps.................... 106
Overview of bulb types .................. 105
Rear fog lamp ................................ 107
Turn signals (front) ......................... 107
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 107
Reporting safety defects.................... 28
Rescue card......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 208
Warning lamp ................................. 226
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control)........ 120
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 201
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 226
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reverse gear (selector lever)........... 133
Reversing feature
Roller sunblind ................................. 88
Side windows ................................... 83
Tailgate ............................................ 78
Roadside Assistance (breakdown).... 26
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 88
Roof carrier........................................ 244
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines)......................................... 272
Roof load (maximum)........................ 325
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 237
Inserting/removing ........................ 237
Removing ....................................... 237
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 231
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........... 91
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 44
Cleaning ......................................... 271
Correct usage .................................. 43
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 41
Releasing ......................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 220
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 93
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 93
Adjusting (Performance Seat) .......... 95
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 95
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 94
Cleaning the cover ......................... 271
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Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
CSpeedometer with segments178
Warning and indicator lamps:
XLow-beam headlamps102
`Parking lamps102
WHigh-beam headlamps102

If you come into contact with the electrolyte,
observe the following:
RRinse off the electrolyte from your skin
immediately with water.
RImmediately rinse the electrolyte out of
your eyes thoroughly with clean water.
RIf the electrolyte is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly. Do not
induce vomiting.
RIf electrolyte comes into contact with your
skin or hair or is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with electrolyte.
RIf an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
The "Automatic anti-glare mirrors" function isonly available if the vehicle is equipped with the"Mirrors package".
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror onthe driver's side automatically go into anti-glaremode if:
Rthe ignition is switched on and
Rincident light from headlamps strikes the sen-sor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode ifreverse gear is engaged or if the interior lightingis switched on.
Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position
You can set the front-passenger side exteriormirror such that you can see the rear wheel onthat side as soon as you engage reverse gear.You can store this position.
CButton for the driver's side exterior mirror
DButton for the front-passenger side exteriormirror

Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-mends that you drive with the lights switched oneven during the daytime. In some countries,operation of the headlamps varies due to legalrequirements and self-imposed obligations.
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options
Exterior lighting can be set using the:
Rlight switch
Rcombination switch (Ypage 102)
Ron-board computer (Ypage 189)
Light switch
Operation
GcLeft-hand standing lamps
HdRight-hand standing lamps
I`Parking lamps, license plate andinstrument cluster lighting
JXAutomatic headlamp mode, controlledby the light sensor
KXLow-beam/high-beam headlamps

take precedence over the daytime runninglamps.
USA only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visibilityof your vehicle during the day. To do this, thedaytime running lamps function must beswitched on using the on-board computer(Ypage 189).
If the engine is running and you turn the lightswitch to the`orXposition, the manualsettings take precedence over the daytime run-ning lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
Even if the light sensor does not detect that it isdark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-lamps switch on when the ignition is switched onand the light switch is set to theXposition.This is a particularly useful function in the eventof rain and fog.
XTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:turn the SmartKey to positionHin the igni-tion lock or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch toX.The greenXindicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of yourvehicle for the traffic behind in the event of thickfog. Please take note of the country-specificregulations for the use of rear fog lamps.
XTo switch on the rear fog lamp:turn theSmartKey in the ignition lock to positionHorstart the engine.
XTurn the light switch toXorX.
XPress the^button.The yellow^indicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up.
XTo switch off the rear fog lamp:press the^button.The yellow^indicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster goes out.
iWhen the rear fog lamp is switched on, thecenter brake lamp in the tail lamp switches offdue to a legal requirement.
Parking lamps
!If the battery charge is very low, the parkinglamps or standing lamps are automaticallyswitched off to enable the next engine start.Always park your vehicle safely and in a well lit
area, in accordance with the relevant legalstipulations. Avoid using the`parkinglamps over a period of several hours. If pos-sible, switch on the right-handdor left-handcstanding lamps.
XTo 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 thecorresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.
XTo switch on the standing lamps:theSmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is inpositionZin the ignition lock.
XTurn the light switch toc(left-hand side ofthe vehicle) ord(right-hand side of thevehicle).
Combination switch
XTo indicate briefly:press the combinationswitch briefly to the pressure point in thedirection of arrowDor

XTo switch off the high-beam headlamps:move the combination switch back to its nor-mal position.The blueWindicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster goes out.
Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist:when Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active, itcontrols activation and deactivation of thehigh-beam headlamps (Ypage 103).
XTo switch on the high-beam flasher:pullthe combination switch in the direction ofarrow