towing MERCEDES-BENZ CLA COUPE 2013 Workshop Manual

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Do not use the following:
R marine diesel
R heating oil
R bio-diesel
R vegetable oil
R petrol
R paraffin
R kerosene
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and
do not use any special additives. This can
otherwise lead to engine damage.
! Vehicles with diesel particle filters:
in
countries outside the EU, only use low sul-
phur Euro diesel with a sulphur content of
under 50 ppm. Otherwise, the emission
control system could be damaged.
! Vehicles without a diesel particle fil-
ter: in countries where only diesel fuel with
a high sulphur content is available, you will need to carry out your vehicle's oil change
at shorter intervals. More information
about the interval for oil change can be
obtained from any qualified specialist
workshop.
Usually you will find information about the
fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the petrol pump, ask the filling sta-
tion staff.
Information on refuelling (Y page 163).
Low outside temperatures
In winter months, diesel fuel with an improved cold flow quality is available. In Europe, the
EN 590 standard defines various climate-
dependent temperature categories. Malfunc- tions can be avoided by refuelling with diesel
fuel that corresponds to the climatic specifi-
cations outlined in EN 590. At unusually low
outside temperatures, it is possible that the
flow characteristics of the diesel fuel could be
insufficient. Accordingly, diesel fuel from
warmer areas may not be suitable for opera-
tion in colder climatic conditions. i
Further information on country-specific
fuel properties and fuel types with low-tem-
perature resistance can be obtained from
oil companies, e.g. at filling stations.
Fuel consumption information H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien-
tists believe to be principally responsible for
global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your
vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly related to
fuel consumption and therefore depend on:
R efficient use of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences, road conditions or
traffic flow
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly.
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the following situations:
R at very low outside temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short journeys
R in mountainous terrain
R when towing a trailer
i Only for certain countries: you can find
the current consumption and emission val-
ues of your vehicle in the COC documents
(EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These documents are delivered with your vehicle.
The consumption figures were, in each
case, based on the currently applicable ver-sion:
R for vehicles that comply with standards
up to and including the EURO 4 standard,
in accordance with EU Directive
80/1268/EEC
R for vehicles that comply with or exceed
the EURO 5 standard, in accordance with
Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 358
Service products and capacitiesTechnical data

Model Maximum
roof load CLA 180 CDI
CLA 180, automatic
transmission
CLA 200 CDI
CLA 250 4MATIC
All other models
100 kg
Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the engine cooling system may
be necessary, depending on the vehicle
type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas- sis.
Trailer towing is not permissible on the fol-
lowing models:
R CLA 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
R CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC Example: anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
: Anchorage points
; Overhang dimension
= Rear axle centre line CLA 180,
CLA 250 4MATIC and
CLA 200 CDI : For trailer tow hitches fitted at
the factory, the overhang dimension including protective covering is 2032 mm.
CLA 200, CLA 250andCLA 220 CDI : For
trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension including protective cov- ering is 1121 mm. Trailer tow hitch
363Technical data Z

Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer
The CLA 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition and CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC cannot be used to tow a trailer.
Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. Manual transmission Automatic transmission
CLA 180
980 kg
CLA 200
980 kg 985 kg
CLA 200 CDI
Automatic transmission
CLA 250
995 kg
CLA 250 4MATIC
CLA 220 CDI
980 kg366
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data