technical data MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class 2016 C117 Owner's Manual

Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 21
At a glance........................................... 29
Safety................................................... 41
Opening and closing...........................75
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....99
Lights and windshield wipers ..........113
Climate control ................................. 129
Driving and parking..........................145
On-board computer and displays ....209
Stowage and features ......................271
Maintenance and care ......................295
Breakdown assistance .....................309
Wheels and tires ............................... 327
Technical data................................... 361
Contents3

Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 133
Controlling automatically ............... 137
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 136
Defrosting the windows ................. 140
Defrosting the windshield .............. 139
General notes ................................ 130
Indicator lamp ................................ 137
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 134
Maximum cooling .......................... 139
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 132
Overview of systems ...................... 130
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 141
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 137
Refrigerant ..................................... 371
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 371
Setting the air distribution ............. 138
Setting the air vents ...................... 142
Setting the airflow ......................... 138
Setting the temperature ................ 137
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 141
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 141
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 140
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 138
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 220
Display message ............................ 234
Operation/notes .............................. 66
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 306
Combination switch .......................... 116
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 293
Calling up ....................................... 293
Magnetic field zone maps .............. 294
Setting ........................................... 293 Consumption statistics (on-board
computer)
.......................................... 214
Convenience closing feature .............. 90
Convenience opening feature ............ 89
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 299
Displ
ay message ............................ 243
Filling capacity ............................... 370
Important safety notes .................. 369
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Temperature gauge ........................ 211
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 28
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 240
Function/notes ............................. 117
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 120
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 179
Cruise control lever ....................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 180
Display message ............................ 249
Driving system ............................... 178
Function/notes ............................. 178
Important safety notes .................. 178
Setting a speed .............................. 179
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 179
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 278
Important safety notes .................. 278
Rear compartment ......................... 279
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Index7

Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROLsee STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ......................1 06
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 211
Cleaning ......................................... 307
Important safety notes .................. 106
Paddle shifters ............................... 164
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........164
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 224
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 274
Armrest (under) .............................2 74
Center console .............................. 273
Center console (rear) ..................... 274
Cup holders ................................... 278
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 73
Glove box ....................................... 273
Important safety information ......... 273
Map pockets .................................. 275
Stowage net ................................... 275
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 274
Stowage net ....................................... 275
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 277
Summer tires ..................................... 330
Sun visor ............................................ 279
Suspension
Adaptive Damping System ............. 191
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 190
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 141
T
Tachometer ........................................ 211
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 241
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31 Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 365
Information .................................... 362
Tires/wheels ................................. 355
Vehicle data ................................... 371
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 218
Display message ............................ 256
Introduction ................................... 218
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 218
Number from the phone book ........ 218
Redialing ........................................ 219
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 218
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 211
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 223
Outside temperature ...................... 211
Setting (climate control) ................ 137
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 223
Through-loading feature ................... 275
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 224
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 336
Checking manually ........................ 335
Display message ............................ 250
Maximum ....................................... 334
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 314
Notes ............................................. 333
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 314
Recommended ............................... 332
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 335
Important safety notes .................. 335
Restarting ...................................... 336
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 338
Function/notes ............................. 336
General notes ................................ 336
Important safety notes .................. 336
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 339
Restarting ...................................... 338
Index17

Observe the notes in the Maintenance Book-
let.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
Rwork relevant to safety
Rservice and maintenance work
Rrepair work
Ralterations, installation work and modifica-
tions
Rwork 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:
Rthe safety notes in this manual
Rthe vehicle technical data
Rtraffic rules and regulations
Rlaws 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 mayaffect 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
http://www.safercar.gov
Limited Warranty
!
Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
26Introduction

You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section
(
Ypage 371).
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof
load may become detached from the vehicle. You must therefore ensure that you observe
the roof carrier manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier
XOpen covers :carefully in the direction of
the arrow.
XFold covers :upwards.
XOnly secure the roof carrier to the anchor-
age points under covers :.
XObserve the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The cup holder cannot hold a container secure
whilst traveling. If you use a cup holder whilst
traveling, the container may be flung around
and liquid may be spilled. The vehicle occu-
pants may come into contact with the liquid
and if it is hot, they may be scalded. You may
be distracted from the traffic conditions and
you could lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is
stationary. Only use the cup holder for con-
tainers of the right size. Always close the con-tainer, particularly if the liquid is hot.
GWARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
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.
!Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 272).
The stowage compartments in the doors pro-
vide space for bottles:
Rfront: capacity up to 34 fl. oz. (1.0 l)
Rrear: capacity up to 17 fl. oz. (0.5 l)
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console
278Features
Stowage and features

Useful information............................362
Information regarding technical
data .................................................... 362
Vehicle electronics ...........................362
Identification plates .........................364
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ..................................................... 365
Vehicle data ....................................... 371
361
Technical data

Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 25).
Information regarding technical data
i
The data stated here specifically refers to
a vehicle with standard equipment. Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
the data for all vehicle variants and trim
levels.
Vehicle electronics
Retrofitting two-way radios and
mobile phones (RF transmitters)
GWARNING
The electromagnetic radiation from modified
or incorrectly retrofitted RF-transmitters can
interfere with the vehicle electronics. This can compromise the operational safety of the
vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
You should have all work to electrical and
electronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
GWARNING
The electromagnetic radiation from incor-
rectly operated RF transmitters can interfere
with the vehicle electronics, for example:
Rif the RF transmitter is not connected with
an exterior antenna
Rthe exterior antenna has been installed
incorrectly or is not a low-reflection type
This can compromise the operational safety
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Have the low-reflection exterior antenna
mounted at a qualified specialist workshop.
When operating RF transmitters in the vehi-
cle, always connect them with the low-reflec-
tion exterior antenna.
!The operating permit may be invalidated if
the instructions for installation and use of
RF transmitters are not observed.
In particular, the following conditions must
be complied with:
Ronly approved wavebands may be used.
Rcompliance with the maximum permissi-
ble output in these wavebands is
required.
Ronly approved antenna positions may be used.
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and the
health of others. Using an exterior antenna
takes into account current scientific discus-
sions relating to the possible health hazards
that may result from electromagnetic fields.
362Vehicle electronics
Technical data

Approved antenna positions
:
Front roof area
;Rear roof area
=Rear fender
?Trunk lid
iOn vehicles with panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel, installing an
antenna to the front or rear roof area is not
permitted.
On the rear fenders, it is recommended to
position the antenna on the side of the
vehicle closest to the center of the road.
Use the Technical Specification ISO/TS
21609 when retrofitting RF transmitters
(Road Vehicles - EMC guidelines for installa-
tion of aftermarket radio frequency transmit-
ting equipment). Observe the legal require-
ments for retrofittings.
If your vehicle has installations for two-way
radio equipment, use the power supply or
antenna connections intended for use with
the basic wiring. Be sure to observe the man-
ufacturer's additional instructions when
installing.
Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi-
mum transmission outputs or antenna posi-
tions must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at
the base of the antenna must not exceed the
following values:
WavebandMaximum
transmission output
Short wave
3 - 54 MHz100 W
4 m waveband
74 - 88 MHz30 W
2 m waveband
144 - 174 MHz50 W
Trunked radio/Tetra
380 - 460 MHz10 W
70 cm waveband
400 - 460 MHz35 W
Mobile communications
(2G/3G/4G)10 W
The following can be used in the vehicle with-
out restrictions:
RRF transmitters with a maximum transmis-
sion output of up to 100 mW
RRF transmitters with transmitter frequen-
cies in the 380 - 410 MHz waveband and a
maximum transmission output of up to 2 W
(trunked radio/Tetra)
RMobile telephones (2G/3G/4G)
There is no restriction for antenna positions
on the outside of the vehicle for the following
wavebands:
RTrunked radio/Tetra
R70 cm waveband
R2G/3G/4G
Vehicle electronics363
Technical data
Z

Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with vehi-
cle identification number (VIN)
XOpen thedriver's door.
You willsee vehicle identification plate :.
Example: vehicleidentification plat e(US Aonly)
;
VIN
=Vehicle model
Example: vehicl eidentification plat e(Canada only)
;
VIN
=Paint co de
iThe data shown on the vehicleidentifica-
tion plate isused only as an example. This
data isdifferent for every vehicle and can
deviate from the data shown here. You can
find the data applicable to your vehicle on
the vehicle identification plate.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
XSlide the right-hand front seat to its rear-
most posit ion.
XFoldfloor covering :upwards.
You willsee VIN ;.
The VIN can also befound on the vehicle
identification plate (
Ypage 364).
The VIN can also befound at the lower edge of
the windshield (
Ypage 365).
364Identification plates
Technical data

Engine number
:Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
;VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
=Engine number (stamped into the crank-
case)
Service products and filling capaci-
ties
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children.
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
RFuels
RLubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
RCoolant
RBrake fluid
RWindshield washer fluid
RClimate control system refrigerant Components and service products must be
matched. Only use products recommended
by Mercedes-Benz. Damage which is caused
by the use of products which have not been
recommended is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill ges-
tures. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz
Operator's Manual in the appropriate section.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion on the containers:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
RMB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.
MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other identifications, for example:
R0 W-30
R5 W-30
R5 W-40
Fuel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling.
GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
Service products and filling capacities365
Technical data
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