ESP MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class 2014 C117 Owner's Manual

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WARNING
Warning notes make you aware of dangers
which could pose a threat to your health or
life, or to the health and life of others. H
Environmental note
Environmental notes provide you with infor-
mation on environmentally aware actions or
disposal.
! Notes on material damage alert you to
dangers that could lead to damage to your
vehicle.
i Practical tips or further information that
could be helpful to you. X
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eral steps.
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instruction that is continued on the
next page.
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play play This font indicates a display in the
multifunction display/COMAND dis-
play.
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As at 02.05.2013

Setting the airflow ......................... 132
Setting the air vents ...................... 136
Setting the temperature ................ 131
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f............................................ 135
Switching on/of f........................... 129
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 135
Switching the rear window
defroster on/of f............................ 134
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 132
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 205
Display message ............................ 214
Operation/note s.............................. 64
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 206
Display message ............................ 221
Operation/note s.............................. 67
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 110
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 279
Calling up ....................................... 278
Setting ........................................... 278
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Convenience closing feature .............. 88
Convenience opening feature ............ 88
Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 285
Display message ............................ 230
Filling capacity ............................... 351
Important safety notes .................. 351
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 210
Temperature gaug e........................ 196
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 27 Cornering light function
Changing bulb s.............................. 117
Display message ............................ 226
Function/note s............................. 111
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 114
Cruise control Activation conditions ..................... 166
Cruise control lever ....................... 166
Deactivating ................................... 167
Display message ............................ 236
Driving system ............................... 166
Function/note s............................. 166
Important safety notes .................. 166
Setting a speed .............................. 167
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 167
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 263
Important safety notes .................. 262
Rear compartment ......................... 263
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 228
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 208
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 109
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 208
Interior lighting .............................. 209
Diagnostics connection ...................... 25
Digital speedometer ......................... 200
DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 292 Index
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Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 286
Calling up (on-board computer) .... .213
Driving systems ............................ .232
Engine ............................................ 230
General notes ................................ 213
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 213
Lights ............................................. 226
Safety systems .............................. 214
SmartKey ....................................... 243
Tires ............................................... 237
Vehicle .......................................... .239
Distance recorder .............................199
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 205
Function/notes ................................ 64
Warning lamp ................................. 253
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 170
Cruise control lever ....................... 169
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message ............................ 235
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 174
Driving tips ................................... .174
Function/notes ............................ .168
Important safety notes .................. 168
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 172
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 209
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .83
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .76
Control panel .................................. .37
Display message ............................ 241
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
Important safety note s.................... 81
Opening (from inside) ...................... 81
Drinking and driving ......................... 161 Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 151
Display ........................................... 148
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 147
Manual ........................................... 152
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 211
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 287
Symmetrical low beam .................. 108
Driving on flooded roads .................. 165
Driving safety systems 4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 68
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 63
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 71
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 64
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 67
Distance warning function ............... 64
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 71
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 68
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 68
Important safety information ........... 63
Overview .......................................... 63
STEER CONTROL ............................. 71
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 181
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 189
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
Cruise control ................................ 166
Display message ............................ 232
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 168
HOLD function ............................... 176
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 193
Lane Tracking package .................. 191
PARKTRONIC ................................. 178
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 177 8
Index

Rear view camera .......................... 186
Speed Limit Assist ........................
.190
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 149
Brakes .......................................... .162
Break-in period .............................. 140
Checking brake lining thickness .... 164
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 174
Downhill gradient ........................... 162
Drinking and driving ....................... 161
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Driving in winter ............................ .165
Driving on flooded roads ................ 165
Driving on wet roads ..................... .165
Exhaust check ............................... 161
Fuel ................................................ 161
General .......................................... 160
Hydroplaning ................................. 165
Icy road surfaces ........................... 165
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 163
Snow chains .................................. 317
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 108
Wet road surface ........................... 163
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 202
DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 203E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Cargo compartment enlargement .. 259
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) Display message ............................ 216
Function/note s................................ 71
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 161
On-board computer ....................... 200
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 144
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 143
Deactivating/activating ................. 144
General information ....................... 143
Important safety notes .................. 143
Introduction ................................... 143
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 83
Trunk ............................................... 86
Vehicle ............................................. 83
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 41
Function ........................................... 55
Safety guideline s............................. 42
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 251
Display message ............................ 230
ECO start/stop function ................ 143
Engine number ............................... 347
Irregular running ............................ 145
Jump-starting ................................. 305
Starting problems .......................... 145
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 142
Switching off .................................. 158
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 310
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 145
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 284
Additives ........................................ 350
Checking the oil level ..................... 283
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 284
Display message ............................ 231
Filling capacity ............................... 350
Notes about oil grade s................... 349
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 283
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 210
Viscosity ........................................ 350
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) 4ETS ................................................ 68
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 211
Characteristics ................................. 68
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 69 Index
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Top Tether
............................................ 61
Towing Important safety guidelines ........... 307
Installing the towing eye ................ 308
Removing the towing eye ............... 309
Towing a trailer
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) .............................................. .71
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 309
With front axle raised ..................... 309
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 310
Important safety notes .................. 307
Installing the towing eye ................ 308
Removing the towing eye ............... 309
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 147
Transporting the vehicle .................. 309
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 293
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 199
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 199
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 200
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 86
Emergency release button ............... 86
Important safety notes .................... 84
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 84
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 85
Opening automatically from
inside .............................................. .85
Trunk emergency release button ....... 86
Trunk lid Display message ............................ 241
Opening dimensions ...................... 353
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 353
Turn signals Changing bulbs (front) ................... 117
Changing bulbs (rear ).................... 117 Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/of f........................... 110
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 82 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 264
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 26
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings .......................... 207
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 324
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 83
Locking (SmartKey ).......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 340
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 160
Pulling away ................................... 142
Raising ........................................... 337
Reporting problems ......................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 337
Towing away .................................. 307
Tow-starting ................................... 307
Transporting .................................. 309
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 83
Unlocking (SmartKey )...................... 76
Vehicle data ................................... 353
Vehicle data ....................................... 353
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 353
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 83
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 346
Vehicle maintenance see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 296
Video (DVD) ........................................ 203
VIN ...................................................... 346 Index
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W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 245
Brakes .......................................... .245
Check Engine ................................. 251
Coolant .......................................... 251
Distance warning ........................... 253
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 253
ESP ®
.............................................. 247
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 248
Fuel tank ........................................ 251
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp .......................................... .47
Reserve fuel .................................. .251
Seat belt ........................................ 243
SPORT handling mode ................... 248
SRS ................................................ 250
Tire pressure monitor .................... 254
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 242
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 340
Wheel chock ...................................... 337
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 335
Checking ........................................ 315
Cleaning ......................................... 289
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 336
Important safety notes .................. 314
Interchanging/changing ................ 336
Mounting a new wheel ................... 339
Mounting a wheel .......................... 336
Removing a wheel .......................... 339
Storing .......................................... .336
Tightening torque ........................... 340
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 340
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 223
Operation ......................................... 47
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 133 Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 286
Notes ............................................. 352
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 242
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 119
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 165
Snow chains .................................. 317
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 316
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 316
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 119
Replacing (windshield )................... 119
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 293
Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/of f........................... 132 20
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 00C3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion. Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed inthe following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop. Introduction
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If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
R you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or a hole in the road
R a heavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
carriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires
could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an accident, no longer withstand the strain
they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle
checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. If on con-
tinuing your journey you notice that driving
safety is impaired, pull over and stop the
vehicle immediately, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. In such cases,
visit a qualified specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: 1) These devices may not cause harm-
ful interference, and 2) These devices must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment."
Canada:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device." Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection in the vehicle. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the Introduction
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requirements of the next emissions test dur-
ing the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the nec-
essary specialist knowledge, tools and quali-
fications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance Book-
let.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and modifica-
tions
R work on electronic components Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driv- ing your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the Technical Data section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or con-
tact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notify-
ing Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
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Introduction

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0043
0058
Low-beam head-
lamps 109
0044
0060
Parking lamps 110
0087
0057
High-beam head-
lamps 110
0085
00E5
ESP® 247
0083
Electric parking brake (red)
0049
(USA only) 0024
(Canada only) 250
0084
0024
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 250
006B
00BA
Distance warning 253
006C
003E003D
Turn signals 110
006D
0075
SRS 250
006E
00E9
Seat belt 243 Function Page
006F
0074
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 248
0070
00AC
Coolant 251
0071
005E
Rear fog lamp 109
0072
005A
Fog lamps 109
0073
00B9
Check Engine 251
0074
0077
Tire pressure monitor 254
0075
00D4
Reserve fuel 251
0076
00BB
ESP®
OFF 247
0077
0025
ABS 245
0078
Brakes 245
0027
(USA only) 004D
(Canada only) 32
Instrument clusterAt a glance