cruise control MERCEDES-BENZ CLA COUPE 2013 Owners Manual

Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 245
Function/notes ............................ .114
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 117
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 174
Cruise control lever ....................... 174
Deactivating ................................... 175
Display message ............................ 255
Driving system ............................... 173
Important safety notes .................. 173
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 174
Selecting ........................................ 174
Setting a speed .............................. 175
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 174
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 283
Important safety notes .................. 282
Rear compartment ......................... 283 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 248
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 226
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 111
Declarations of conformity ................. 23
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 228
Interior lighting .............................. 228
Diagnostics connection ......................23
Diesel .................................................. 357
Digital speedometer .........................218
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 119
Display message ............................ 245
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 110
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 227 Switching on/off ........................... 111
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........302
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .251
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 295
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 234
Engine ............................................ 249
General information ....................... 234
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 234
Key ................................................ 263
Lights ............................................. 245
Safety systems .............................. 235
Tyres .............................................. 256
Vehicle .......................................... .258
Distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 224
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 273
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 180
Cruise control lever ....................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 183
Display message ............................ 254
Displays in the multifunction dis-
pla y................................................ 184
Driving tips .................................... 184
Function/note s............................. 178
Important safety notes .................. 178
Selecting ........................................ 179
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 182
Warning lamp ................................. 273
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 229
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 85
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 79
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 261
Emergency locking ........................... 86
Emergency unlocking ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening (from the inside) ................ 84 8
Index

Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 160
Display .......................................... .157
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 156
Manual .......................................... .160
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 297
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 110
Driving on flooded roads .................. 172
Driving safety system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 67
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 72
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ................................................. 68
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 65
Distance warning function ............... 65
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 68
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 68
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 68
Important safety guidelines ............. 64
Overview .......................................... 63
STEER CONTROL ............................. 72
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 192
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 201
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 203
Cruise control ................................ 173
Display message ............................ 251
Distronic Plus ................................ 178
HOLD function ............................... 186
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 205
Lane package ................................ 203
PARKTRONIC ................................. 188
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 187
Reversing camera .......................... 197
Speed Limit Assist ......................... 202 SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 175
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 172
Automatic transmission ................. 158
Brakes ........................................... 171
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 184
Downhill gradient ........................... 171
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Driving in winter ............................. 172
Driving on flooded roads ................ 172
Driving on wet roads ...................... 172
General .......................................... 170
Icy road surfaces ........................... 172
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 172
New brake pads/linings ................ 172
Running-in tips ............................... 146
Snow chains .................................. 329
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 110
Towing a traile r.............................. 207
Wet road surface ........................... 171
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 221 E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment .............................................. 279
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 237
Function/note s................................ 72
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 170
On-board computer ....................... 218
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 151
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 150
Deactivating/activating ................. 151
General information ....................... 150
Important safety notes .................. 150
Introduction ................................... 150
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) Index
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Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 228
Active light functio n....................... 114
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 111
Cornering light function ................. 114
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 111
Display message ............................ 245
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Foglamps ....................................... 111
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 115
Hazard warning lamps ................... 113
Headlamp flashe r........................... 113
Headlamp range ............................ 112
Light switch ................................... 110
Main-beam headlamp s................... 113
Motorway mode ............................. 114
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rear foglamp ................................. 112
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 227
Side lamps ..................................... 112
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 226
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) ..................... 111
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 228
Turn signals ................................... 113
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 174
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 179
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 176
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 276
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 85
Emergency locking ........................... 86
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 84 Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 229
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 279
Luggage net ....................................... 279
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 102 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 328
Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulb s.............................. 119
Display message ............................ 247
Switching on/of f........................... 113
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 155
Gear lever ...................................... 154
Pulling away ................................... 148
Shift recommendation ................... 155
Shifting to neutral .......................... 155
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 299
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 221
Memory function ............................... 107
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 234
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 352
Installation ..................................... 352
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 221
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 286
Transmission output (maximum) .... 352 Index
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Setting the air distribution
............... 133
Setting the airflow ............................1 33
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 231
On-board computer ....................... 225
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 231
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 155
Side lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 90
Convenience opening ..................... .90
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Problem (malfunction) .....................91
Resetting ........................................ .90
Sidebag ................................................ 44
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 329
Socket
Points to observe before use ......... 285
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 285
Rear compartment .........................2 85
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Spectacles compartment ................. 277
Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function ................................... .223
Display message ............................ 251
Display message in the multifunc-
tion display ................................... .203
Function/notes ............................ .202
Important safety notes .................. 202
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 226
Digital ............................................ 218
In the Instrument cluster ................. 30
Segments ...................................... 215
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 226
see Instrument cluster SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 177
Display message ............................ 255
Function/notes ............................ .175
Important safety notes .................. 176
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 176
Permanent ..................................... 177
Selecting ........................................ 176
Storing the current spee d.............. 177
Variable ......................................... 176
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 268
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 244
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 270
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 147
STEER CONTROL .................................. 72
Steering (display message) .............. 261
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 104
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 215
Cleaning ......................................... 302
Gearshift paddle s........................... 160
Important safety notes .................. 104
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 160
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 232
Stowage areas ................................... 276
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 278
Armrest (under )............................. 278
Centre console .............................. 277
Centre console (rear) ..................... 279
Cup holder ..................................... 282
Glove compartment ....................... 277
Important safety information ......... 276
Luggage net ................................... 279
Spectacles compartment ............... 277
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 278 Index
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Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 307
Vehicle weights ................................. 362
Video (DVD) ........................................ 221
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 221
VIN ...................................................... 354 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 265
Brakes ........................................... 265
Distance warning signal ................. 273
ESP® ............................................. 267
ESP® OFF ...................................... 268
Fuel tank ........................................ 271
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 174
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 179
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 176
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 53
Reserve fuel ................................... 271
Seat belt ........................................ 263
SRS ................................................ 270
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 274
Warning triangle ................................ 306
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 262
Wheel and tyre combinations
see Tyres
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 339
Wheel chock ...................................... 336
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 335
Changing/replacing ....................... 335
Checking ........................................ 327
Cleaning ......................................... 298
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 336
Emergency spare wheel ................. 349
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 339
Fitting a wheel ............................... 336
Important safety notes .................. 326
Removing a whee l.......................... 339
Storing ........................................... 336
Tightening torque ........................... 339
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 340 Windowbag
Display message ............................ 245
Operation ......................................... 45
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 299
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 134
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Note s............................................. 361
Topping up ..................................... 295
Windscreen wipers
Display message ............................ 262
Problem (malfunction) ................... 124
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 122
Switching on/of f........................... 121
Winter driving
General notes ................................ 328
Winter operation
Slippery road surfaces ................... 172
Snow chains .................................. 329
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 228
M+S tyre s...................................... 328
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 300
Important safety notes .................. 122
Replacing (windscreen) .................. 122
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 302
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/of f........................... 133 20
Index

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
160
;
Combination switch 113
=
Instrument cluster 30
?
Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 155
B
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
188
C
Overhead control panel 36 Function Page
D
Climate control systems 126
E
Ignition lock 147
F
Adjusts the steering wheel 104
G
Cruise control lever 174
H
Electric parking brake 168
I
Light switch 110
J
Diagnostics connection 23
K
Opens the bonnet 29128
CockpitAt a glance

Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 36
;
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play 188
=
Combination switch 113
?
Instrument cluster 30
A
Horn
B
DIRECT SELECT lever 155
C
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
160 Function Page
D
Light switch 110
E
Electric parking brake 168
F
Opens the bonnet 291
G
Diagnostics connection 23
H
Ignition lock 147
I
Adjusts the steering wheel 104
J
Cruise control lever 174
K
Climate control systems 126Cockpit
29At a glance

Towing a trailer
Trailer towing is not permissible on the fol-
lowing models:
R
CLA 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
R CLA 45 AMG 4MATIC
X Drive in the middle of the engine speed
range on uphill gradients.
X Depending on the uphill or downhill gradi-
ent, select a lower gear (Y page 171), even
if cruise control, DISTRONIC PLUS, or
SPEEDTRONIC are activated. Program selector button
General notes The program selector button allows you to
choose between drive programs with differ-
ent driving characteristics. Example: program selector button
E
Economy Comfortable, economical
driving
S
Sport Sporty driving style
M
Manual Manual gearshifting
X
Press program selector button :repeat-
edly until the letter for the desired gearshift program appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
i The automatic transmission switches to
automatic drive program Eeach time the
engine is started. i
For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (Y page 160).
AMG vehicles C
Controlled
Efficiency Comfortable, economical
driving
S
Sport Sporty driving style
M
Manual Manual gearshifting
X
Press program selector button :repeat-
edly until the letter for the desired gearshift program appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
i The automatic transmission switches to
automatic drive program Ceach time the
engine is started.
i For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (Y page 160). Automatic transmission
159Driving and parking Z

R
observe the gearshift recommendation.
R drive the vehicle in drive program E(vehi-
cles with automatic transmission).
i On long journeys at a constant speed, e.g.
on the motorway, only the bar for Constant
Constant
will change.
i The ECO display summarises the driving
characteristics from the start of the journey
to its completion. Therefore, there are
dynamic changes in the bars at the start of a journey. During a prolonged driving time,these changes are smaller. For more
dynamic changes, perform a manual reset.
For further information on the ECO display,
see (Y page 218). Braking
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
This increases the risk of skidding and having
an accident.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
Downhill gradients Change into a lower gear in good time on long
and steep downhill gradients. Take particular note of this when driving a laden vehicle and
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with auto-
matic transmission, you need to have selec-
ted manual drive program M(Y page 160).
i This also applies if you have activated
cruise control, SPEEDTRONIC or DIS-
TRONIC PLUS.
This will use the braking effect of the engine, so less braking will be required to maintain
vehicle speed. This relieves the load on the
brake system and prevents the brakes from
overheating and wearing too quickly. i
Briefly depressing the accelerator pedal
on downhill gradients while the manual
drive program Mis temporarily activated
(vehicles with automatic transmission): the automatic transmission may switch back to
the last active automatic drive program Eor
S. The automatic transmission may shift to a higher gear. This can reduce the engine's
braking effect.
Heavy and light loads G
WARNING
The braking system can overheat if you leave your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
This increases the braking distance and could
even cause the braking system to fail. There is
a risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Do
not simultaneously depress both the brake
pedal and the accelerator pedal while driving.
! Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
If heavy demands are made on the brakes, do not park the vehicle immediately. Drive on for
a short while. This allows the airflow to cool
the brakes more quickly.
If the brakes have been used only moderately,
you should occasionally test their effective-
ness. To do this, brake more firmly from a
higher speed, paying attention to traffic con-
ditions. This improves the grip of the brakes.
Wet road surfaces If you have driven for a long time in heavy rain
without braking, there may be a delayed reac-
tion from the brakes when braking for the first time. This may also occur after a car wash orafter driving through deep water.
You have to depress the brake pedal more
firmly. Maintain a greater distance from the
vehicle in front.
After driving on a wet road or having the vehi-
cle washed, brake firmly while paying atten- Driving tips
171Driving and parking Z

If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
You should drive particularly carefully on slip-
pery road surfaces. Avoid sudden accelera-
tion, steering and braking manoeuvres. Do
not use cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
shift to neutral.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission to position N.
X Try to bring the vehicle under control by
using corrective steering.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-
face is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
You should pay special attention to road con-
ditions when temperatures are around the
freezing point.
For more information on driving with snow
chains, see (Y page 329).
For more information on driving with summer tyres, see (Y page 328).
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section (Y page 328). Driving systems
Cruise control
General notes Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order to avoid exceeding the set speed. You must
select a lower gear in good time on long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if the
vehicle is laden or towing a trailer. For vehi-
cles with automatic transmission, you need to
have selected manual drive program M
(Y page 160). By doing so, you will make use
of the braking effect of the engine. This
relieves the load on the brake system and
prevents the brakes from overheating and
wearing too quickly.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic con-
ditions are appropriate for maintaining a
steady speed for a prolonged period. You can store any road speed above 30 km/h.
Important safety notes If you fail to adapt your driving style, cruise
control can neither reduce the risk of an acci- dent nor override the laws of physics. Cruise
control cannot take into account road,
weather or traffic conditions. Cruise control is
only an aid. You are responsible for the dis-
tance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time, and for staying in thelane.
Do not use cruise control:
R in road and traffic conditions which do not
allow you to maintain a constant speed
(e.g. in heavy traffic or on winding roads).
R on smooth or slippery roads. Braking or
accelerating can cause the drive wheels to
lose traction and the vehicle could then
skid.
R when there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog,
heavy rain or snow.
If there is a change of drivers, advise the new driver of the speed stored. Driving systems
173Driving and parking Z