display MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-CLASS 2013 User Guide

Overview ........................................ 113
Reading lamp ................................. 113
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) ....222
Interior motion sensor ........................ 72
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 54
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 297
Using ............................................. 326
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 306
K
Key Changing the battery .......................79
Checking the battery .......................78
Convenience closing feature ............88
Convenience opening feature ..........88
Display message ............................ 254
Door central locking/unlocking .......77
Emergency key element ................... 77
Important safety notes ....................76
Loss ................................................. 80
Modifying the programming .............77
Positions (ignition lock) .................145
Problem (malfunction) .....................80
Starting the engine ........................146
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 145
Kickdown Driving tips .................................... 155
Manual drive program ....................157
Kneebag ............................................... 44
L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................219
Display message ............................ 244
Function/information ....................199
Lane package ..................................... 197
Lashing eyelets ................................. 272
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 238
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................221
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off .......222
Active light function .......................110
Automatic headlamp mode ............107
Cornering light function .................111
Dipped-beam headlamps ...............107
Display message ............................ 236
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Foglamps ....................................... 108
Foglamps (extended range) ...........111
Hazard warning lamps ...................110
Headlamp flasher ........................... 109
Headlamp range ............................ 108
Light switch ................................... 107
Main-beam headlamps ................... 109
Motorway mode ............................. 111
Parking lamps ................................ 108
Rear foglamp ................................. 108
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) ....222
Side lamps ..................................... 108
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 221
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 220
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) .....................107
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 222
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........222
Turn signals ................................... 109
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 239
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 169
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 174
Variable SPEEDTRONIC .................171
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 268
Locking see Central locking 12IndexProCarManuals.com

Locking (doors)Automatic ........................................ 83
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 82
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 223
Luggage compartment enlargement 271
Luggage net ....................................... 271
Lumbar support Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 98
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 318
Main-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 238
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ...................152
Gear lever ...................................... 151
Pulling away ................................... 146
Shifting to neutral ..........................152
Shift recommendation ...................152
Starting the engine ........................145
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 290
Memory card (audio) ......................... 215
Memory function ............................... 103
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 226
Messages see Display messages
Mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 334
Installation ..................................... 334
Menu (on-board computer) ............215
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 278
Transmission output (maximum) .... 334
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ......................279
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 77
MOExtended tyres ............................. 298
Motorway mode ................................ 111
MP3 Operating ....................................... 215
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 210
Permanent display .........................220
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 209
Overview .......................................... 33
N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............213
see separate operating instructions
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 144
O
Occupant safety Children in the vehicle .....................50
Important safety notes ....................40
Odometer ........................................... 211
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 217
Audio menu ................................... 214
Convenience submenu ..................225
Displaying a service message ........287
Display messages ..........................226
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 179
Factory setting submenu ...............225
Heating submenu ........................... 223
Important safety notes ..................208
Instrument cluster submenu ..........220
Light submenu ............................... 220
Menu overview .............................. 211
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Message memory .......................... 226
Navigation menu ............................ 213
Operating video DVD .....................215
Operation ....................................... 209
Service menu ................................. 219
Settings menu ............................... 219
Standard display ............................ 211
Telephone menu ............................ 215
Trip menu ...................................... 211
Vehicle submenu ........................... 223
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 117
Operating instructions Vehicle equipment ...........................22
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................23
Important safety note ......................22
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 209
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................63
P
Paint code .......................................... 336
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 289
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama sliding sunroof Important safety information ...........89
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 92
Problem (malfunction) .....................92
Rain closing feature .........................91
Resetting ......................................... 92
Parking ............................................... 162
Important safety notes ..................162
Parking brake ................................ 163
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 102
Reversing camera ..........................191
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................186
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 230
Electric parking brake ....................163
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 238
Switching on/off ........................... 108
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................185
Driving system ............................... 182
Function/notes ............................. 182
Important safety notes ..................182
Problem (fault) ............................... 186
Sensor range ................................. 183
Trailer towing ................................. 185
Warning display ............................. 184
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 53
Petrol .................................................. 337
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 293
Power socket Boot ............................................... 278
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system) Display message ............................ 233
Operation ......................................... 46
Program selector button .................. 155
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................146
Manual transmission ...................... 146
Trailer ............................................ 147
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24
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R
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................223
Display message ............................ 243
Radio
Selecting a station .........................214
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................23
Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof) ................................... 91
Reading lamp ..................................... 113
Rear bench seat Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 271
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................142
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 49
Rear foglamp Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Display message ............................ 238
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........102
Dipping (manual) ........................... 101
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 134
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 30
Important safety notes ..................159
Refuelling process .........................160
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 137
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 138
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 138
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 242
Warning lamp ................................. 262Residual heat (climate control) ........ 135
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 209
Reverse gear Engaging (manual transmission) ....152
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions .....................291
Function/notes ............................. 191
Switching on/off ........................... 191
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................90
Roller sunblinds ............................... 91
Side windows ................................... 87
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 118
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 239
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Panorama sliding sunroof ................91
Roof carrier ........................................ 273
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 294
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 343
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 213
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................50
Child restraint systems ....................50
Safety system
see Driving safety system
Seat
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back ..............271
Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................48
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Belt force limiter .............................. 50
Belt tensioner .................................. 50
Cleaning ......................................... 294
Display message ............................ 234
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Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines .............46
Rear seat belt status indicator .........49
Releasing ......................................... 49
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................225
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................96
Adjusting (manually) ........................96
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 98
Adjusting the head restraint ............97
Cleaning the cover .........................293
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Important safety notes ....................95
Seat heating problem ....................100
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Switching seat heating on/off .........99
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 291
Service see ASSYST PLUS
Service menu (on-board computer) . 219
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 341
Coolant (engine) ............................ 341
Engine oil ....................................... 340
Fuel ................................................ 337
Important safety notes ..................336
Washer fluid ................................... 342
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........225
On-board computer .......................219
Setting the air distribution ............... 131
Setting the airflow ............................ 131
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 152
Sidebag ................................................ 44
Side lamps Switching on/off ........................... 108
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................88
Convenience opening ......................88
Important safety notes ....................86
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Problem (malfunction) .....................89
resetting .......................................... 88Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 319
Socket Centre console .............................. 277
Points to observe before use .........277
Rear compartment .........................277
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Spectacles compartment ................. 269
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 218
Displaying ...................................... 217
Display message ............................ 243
Display message in the multifunc-
tion display .................................... 197
Function/notes ............................. 196
Important safety notes ..................196
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................220
Digital ............................................ 212
In the Instrument cluster .................30
Segments ...................................... 209
Selecting the unit of measurement 220
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable .....................172
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ............................. 171
Important safety notes ..................171
LIM indicator lamp .........................171
Permanent ..................................... 173
Selecting ........................................ 171
Storing the current speed ..............172
Variable ......................................... 171
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) Display message ............................ 235
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 145
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Steering (display message) .............. 253
Steering wheel Adjusting (manually) ......................100
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 209
Cleaning ......................................... 293
Gearshift paddles ........................... 156
Important safety notes ..................100
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 156
Stowage areas ................................... 268
Stowage compartment Spectacles compartment ...............269
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 269
Armrest (under) ............................. 270
Centre console .............................. 269
Centre console (rear) .....................270
Cup holder ..................................... 274
Glove compartment .......................269
Important safety information .........268
Luggage net ................................... 271
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 270
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 273
Summer tyres .................................... 318
Sun visor ............................................ 275
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 222
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 71
T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 238
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 336
Emergency spare wheel .................332
Information .................................... 334
Trailer loads ................................... 345
Tyres/wheels ................................. 329
Vehicle data ................................... 343
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 216
Display message ............................ 254
Menu (on-board computer) ............215
Number from the phone book ........ 216
Redialling ....................................... 217
Rejecting/ending a call .................216
Telephone compartment ................270
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 208
Outside temperature ...................... 209
Setting (climate control) ................130
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 168
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........71
Immobiliser ...................................... 71
Through-loading ................................ 271
Through-loading feature ................... 271
Time see Separate Owner's manual
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 299
Top Tether ............................................ 55
Tow-away protection .......................... 71
Towing Important safety notes ..................308
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist .....................191
Axle load, permissible ....................345
Bulb failure indicator for LED lamps 206
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) . 70
Pulling away with a trailer ..............147
Trailer tow hitch display message ..253
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye ....................310
Removing the towing eye ...............310
With both axles on the ground .......310
With front axle raised ..................... 310
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............311
Fitting the towing eye ....................310
Important safety notes ..................308
Removing the towing eye ...............310
Traction control ................................... 68
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Trailer towing7-pin connector ............................. 206
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 199
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 292
Coupling up a trailer ......................204
Decoupling a trailer .......................204
Driving tips .................................... 201
Folding in the ball coupling ............205
Folding out the ball coupling ..........203
Important safety notes ..................201
Lights display message ..................237
Mounting dimensions ....................344
Parktronic ...................................... 185
Power supply ................................. 206
Shift range ..................................... 155
Trailer loads ................................... 345
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 153
Transporting the vehicle .................. 311
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 293
Trip computer (on-board computer) 211
Trip meter Calling up ....................................... 211
Resetting (on-board computer) ......212
see Trip meter
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................117
Changing bulbs (rear) ....................118
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 334
Installation ..................................... 334
Transmission output (maximum) .... 334
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....322
Display message ............................ 248
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................301
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................301
Recommended ............................... 319
Tyre pressure loss warning
Important safety notes ..................321
Restarting ...................................... 321Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 323
Function/notes ............................. 322
Restarting ...................................... 324
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Warning message .......................... 323
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 324
Checking ........................................ 317
Direction of rotation ......................325
Display message ............................ 248
Important safety notes ..................316
M+S tyres ...................................... 318
MOExtended tyres .........................318
Replacing ....................................... 324
Service life ..................................... 317
Storing ........................................... 325
Summer tyres ........................ 168, 318
Tyre size (data) .............................. 329
Tyre tread ...................................... 317
see Flat tyre
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 82
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 275
Variable SPEEDTRONIC see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Electronics ..................................... 334
Equipment ....................................... 22
Implied warranty .............................. 24
Individual settings ..........................219
Leaving parked up .........................164
Locking (in an emergency) ...............84
Locking (key) ................................... 77
Lowering ........................................ 328
Pulling away ................................... 146
Raising ........................................... 326
Registration ..................................... 24
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Securing from rolling away ............326
Towing away .................................. 308
Tow-starting ................................... 308
Transporting .................................. 311
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........83
Unlocking (key) ................................ 77
Vehicle data ................................... 343
Vehicle data ....................................... 343
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 343
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 84
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 336
Vehicle maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 297
Vehicle weights ................................. 343
Video (DVD) ........................................ 215
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 215
VIN ...................................................... 336
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 256
Brakes ........................................... 256
Distance warning signal .................264
ESP ®
.............................................. 258
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 259
Fuel tank ........................................ 262
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 169
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................174
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) .........171
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................53
Reserve fuel ................................... 262
Seat belt ........................................ 255
SRS ................................................ 261
Tyre pressure monitor ...................265
Warning triangle ................................ 296
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 254
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 328
Wheel chock ...................................... 326
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................324
Changing a wheel .......................... 324
Checking ........................................ 317
Cleaning ......................................... 289
Cleaning (warning) .........................325
Emergency spare wheel .................331
Fitting a new wheel ........................328
Fitting a wheel ............................... 325
Important safety notes ..................316
Removing a wheel ..........................328
Storing ........................................... 325
Tightening torque ........................... 328
Wheel size/tyre size ......................329
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 236
Operation ......................................... 45
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 290
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 132
see Windscreen
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Notes ............................................. 342
Topping up ..................................... 286
Windscreen wipers
Display message ............................ 254
Problem (malfunction) ...................121
Replacing the wiper blades ............119
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Winter driving
General notes ................................ 318
Winter operation
Slippery road surfaces ...................168
Snow chains .................................. 319
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 223
M+S tyres ...................................... 318
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Important safety notes ..................119
Replacing (windscreen) ..................119
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 293
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Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
iInstrument cluster: kilometresFunctionPage:Speedometer with seg-
ments
209
;Multifunction display210=Rev counter209FunctionPage?Coolant temperature208AFuel gaugeBInstrument cluster lighting20830Instrument clusterAt a glance
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209
;Multifunction display210=Rev counter209FunctionPage?Coolant temperature208AFuel gaugeBInstrument cluster lighting208Instrument cluster31At a glanceProCarManuals.com