MERCEDES-BENZ CLA COUPE 2016 Owners Manual

R
HANDS-FREE ACCESS does not function dur-
ing engine start.
R Dirt caused by road salt around sensors :
may restrict functionality.
Using HANDS-FREE ACCESS with a pros-
thetic leg may restrict functionality.
R If a KEYLESS-GO key is in the KEYLESS-GO
detection range to the rear of the vehicle,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS could be triggered.
The boot lid could thus be opened uninten-
tionally, for example, when you:
- fold the ball coupling in or out
- couple or uncouple a trailer
- fit or remove a rear-mounted bicycle rack
- load/unload bicycles on/from a rear-
mounted bicycle rack
- set down or lift up an object behind the
vehicle
- polish the rear of the vehicle
Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key with you in
such situations. This will prevent the uninten- tional opening of the boot lid.
Operation X
To open: kick into sensor detection range :
below the bumper with your foot.
X If the boot lid does not open after several
attempts: wait at least ten seconds then kick
under the bumper once again.
If you hold your foot under the bumper for too
long, the boot lid does not open. Repeat the
kicking movement more quickly if this occurs. Opening automatically from inside
General notes !
The boot lid swings upwards when opened.
Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient
clearance above the boot lid.
The opening dimensions of the boot lid can be
found under "Vehicle data" (Y page 333).
Opening You can open the boot lid from the driver's seat
when the vehicle is stationary and unlocked. X
To open: pull remote operating switch :for
the boot lid until the boot lid opens. Boot emergency release
General notes !
The boot lid swings upwards when opened.
Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient
clearance above the boot lid.
The opening dimensions of the boot lid can be
found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 333).
If the boot lid can no longer be unlocked:
R using the key, or
R using the remote operating switch in the door
control panel:
Use the emergency release on the inside of the boot lid.
You can reach the emergency release via the
boot. 88
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Opening
X
Fold the rear seat backrest forwards
(Y page 271).
X Insert a suitable tool ;, e.g. a screwdriver,
into opening :in the cover.
The boot lid is released.
X Open the boot lid. Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side win- dow and the door frame as the side window
moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side win-
dow during the opening procedure. If some-
body becomes trapped, release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again. G
WARNING
While closing the side windows, body parts in the closing area could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If somebody
becomes trapped, release the switch or press
the switch to open the side window again. G
WARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury. Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows. When leaving the vehicle, always
take the key with you and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle. Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an auto-
matic reversing feature. If a solid object blocks
or restricts a side window from travelling
upwards during the automatic closing process,
the side window opens again automatically. Dur-
ing the manual closing process, the side window
only opens again automatically after the corre-
sponding switch is released. The automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and is no substi-
tute for your attention when closing a side win-
dow. G
WARNING
The reversing function does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R while resetting
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing, make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If someone
becomes trapped, press the switch to open
the side window again. Opening and closing the side win-
dows
The switches for all side windows are located on
the driver's door. There is also a switch on each door for the corresponding side window.
The switches on the driver's door take prece-
dence. Side windows
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:
Front left
; Front right
= Rear right
? Rear left
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 133).
X To open manually: press and hold the cor-
responding button.
X To open fully: press the button beyond the
point of resistance and release it.
Automatic operation is started.
X To close manually: pull the corresponding
button and hold it.
X To close fully: pull the button beyond the
point of resistance and release it.
Automatic operation is started.
X To interrupt automatic operation: press/
pull the corresponding switch again.
i If you press/pull the switch beyond the
point of resistance, automatic operation is
started in the corresponding direction. You
can stop automatic operation by pressing/
pulling again.
i You can continue to operate the side win-
dows after switching off the engine or remov-
ing the key. This function remains active for
five minutes or until the driver's or front-
passenger door is opened.
i The side windows cannot be operated from
the rear when the override feature for the side windows is activated (Y page 65).Convenience opening feature
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, the KEYLESS-
GO start function, Exclusive package or
AMG Exclusive package: you can ventilate the
vehicle before you start driving. The key can also be used to carry out the fol-
lowing functions simultaneously:
R
unlock the vehicle
R open the side windows
R open the panorama sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblind
The convenience opening feature can only be
operated using the key.
The "Convenience opening" feature is also avail-
able when the vehicle is unlocked.
X Vehicles with Exclusive package or AMG
Exclusive package but without KEYLESS-
GO and the KEYLESS-GO start function: for
the following operations, point the tip of the
key at the door handle on the driver's door.
The key must be close to the driver's door
handle.
i Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or the KEY-
LESS-GO start function: the key must be in
close proximity to the vehicle.
X Press and hold the %button until the side
windows and the panorama sunroof are in the
desired position.
If the roller sunblind of the panorama sliding
sunroof is closed, the roller sunblind is
opened first.
X Press and hold the %button once more
until the panorama sliding sunroof reaches
the desired position.
X To interrupt convenience opening: release
the % button. Convenience closing feature
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When the convenience closing feature is oper- ating, parts of the body could become trapped
in the closing area of the side window and the
sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating. When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. 90
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Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, the KEYLESS-
GO start function, Exclusive package or
AMG Exclusive package: at the same time you
can:
R lock the vehicle
R close the side windows
R close the panorama sliding sunroof
On vehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof,
you can then close the roller sunblind.
i Notes on the automatic reversing function
for:
R the side windows (Y page 89)
R the panorama sliding sunroof
(Y page 93)
R the roller sunblind (Y page 94)
Using the key X
Vehicles with Exclusive package or AMG
Exclusive package but without KEYLESS-
GO and the KEYLESS-GO start function: for
the following operations, point the tip of the
key at the door handle on the driver's door.
The key must be close to the driver's door
handle.
i Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or the KEY-
LESS-GO start function: the key must be in
close proximity to the vehicle.
X Press and hold the &button until the side
windows and the panorama sliding sunroof
are fully closed.
X Make sure that all the side windows and the
panorama sliding sunroof are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof: X Press and hold the &button again until the
roller sunblind of the panorama sliding sun-
roof closes.
X To interrupt convenience closing: release
the & button.
Using KEYLESS-GO The driver's door and the door at which the han-
dle is used must both be closed. The key must beoutside the vehicle. The gap between the key
and the corresponding door handle should not
be greater than 1 m. X
Touch recessed sensor surface :on the
door handle until the side windows and the
panorama sliding sunroof are fully closed.
i Make sure you touch only recessed sensor
surface :.
X Make sure that all the side windows are
closed.
X Make sure that all the side windows and the
panorama sliding sunroof are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof: X Touch recessed sensor surface :on the
door handle again until the roller sunblind of
the panorama sliding sunroof closes.
X To interrupt convenience closing: release
recessed sensor surface :on the door han-
dle. Resetting the side windows
If a side window can no longer be closed fully,
you must reset it.
X Close all doors.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 133).
X Pull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is com-
pletely closed (Y page 89).
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
X Immediately pull the corresponding switch on
the door control panel until the side window is completely closed (Y page 89).
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
X If the corresponding side window remains
closed after the button has been released, the Side windows
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side window has been reset correctly. If this is
not the case, repeat the steps above again. Problems with the side windows
G
WARNING
If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window
closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing function is then not active. Parts of the
body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, releasethe switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window. Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions A side window cannot be
closed because it is
blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window
guide. X
Remove the objects.
X Close the side window. A side window cannot be
closed and you cannot
see the cause. If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again
slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch
again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch
again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the automatic reversing feature. Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
In the following section, the term "sliding sun-
roof" refers to the panorama sliding sunroof. G
WARNING
While opening and closing the sliding sunroof, body parts in close proximity could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the opening and closing pro- cedures. If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, press the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be stop-
ped. G
WARNING
If children operate the sliding sunroof they
could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. 92
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G
WARNING
At high speeds the raised sliding sunroof auto- matically lowers slightly at the rear. This could
trap you or other persons. There is a risk of
injury. Make sure that nobody reaches into
the sweep of the sliding sunroof whilst the
vehicle is in motion.
If somebody becomes trapped, immediately
pull back the sliding sunroof switch. The slid- ing sunroof lifts during opening.
! Only open the panorama sliding sunroof if it
is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunc-
tions may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could be damaged.
i Resonance noises can occur in addition to
the usual airflow noises when the sliding sun-
roof is open. They are caused by minor pres-
sure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.
Change the position of the sliding sunroof or
open a side window slightly to reduce or elim-
inate these noises. Reversing feature of the sliding sun-
roof
In the following section, the term "sliding sun-
roof" refers to the panorama sliding sunroof.
The sliding sunroof is equipped with an auto-
matic reversing feature. If an object blocks or
restricts the sliding sunroof during the closing
process, the sliding sunroof opens again auto-
matically. The automatic reversing feature is,
however, only an aid and is no substitute for your
attention when closing the sliding roof. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R over the last 4 mm of the closing movement
R during resetting
R when closing the sliding sunroof again man-
ually immediately after automatic reversing This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no body parts
are in the closing area.
If someone is trapped:
R release the switch immediately or
R press the switch in any direction during the
automatic closing process
The closing process is stopped. Operating the panorama sliding sun-
roof
Opening and closing :
To raise
; To open
= To close/lower
The panorama sliding sunroof can only be oper-
ated when the roller sunblind is open.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 133).
X Press or pull the 3switch in the corre-
sponding direction.
If you press/pull the 3switch beyond the
point of resistance, automatic operation is star- ted in the corresponding direction. You can stopautomatic operation by pressing/pulling again.
After opening the sliding sunroof, the roller sun-blind automatically closes slightly. This reduces
drafts in the vehicle interior.
If the sliding sunroof is raised at the rear, it
automatically lowers slightly at higher speeds.
The noise level in the vehicle interior is reduced
as a result. Panorama sliding sunroof
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At low speeds it raises again automatically.
You can also temporarily deactivate automatic
lowering. To do so, press the 3switch. The
sliding sunroof raises again automatically.
You can continue to operate the sliding sunroof
after switching off the engine or removing the
key. This function remains active for five
minutes or until you open a front door.
The sliding sunroof cannot be opened if a roof
carrier is fitted. In order to allow ventilation of
the vehicle interior, you can raise the sliding
sunroof.
If contact is made with a roof carrier approved
by Mercedes-Benz, the sliding sunroof lowers
slightly but remains raised at the rear.
Rain-closing feature when the engine is
switched off The rain-closing feature is only available for vehi-
cles with a rain sensor.
When the key is in position 0in the ignition lock
or is removed, the panorama sliding sunroof
closes automatically:
R if it starts to rain
R at extreme outside temperatures
R after six hours
R if there is a malfunction in the power supply
The panorama sliding sunroof remains raised at
the rear in order to allow ventilation of the vehi-
cle interior.
If the panorama sliding sunroof is obstructed
when being closed by the rain-closing feature, it opens again slightly. The rain-closing feature is
then deactivated.
The panorama sliding sunroof does not close if:
R it is raised at the rear.
R it is blocked.
R no rain is falling on the area of the windscreen
being monitored by the rain sensor. If, for
example, the vehicle is under a bridge or in a
carport, the field of the sensor may be cov-
ered.
Rain-closing feature when driving The raised panorama sliding sunroof automati-
cally lowers when driving if it starts to rain. The
sliding sunroof is lowered depending on:
R the road speed and
R the intensity of the rain You can manually cancel the automatic closing
procedure. Press or pull the
3switch in any
direction.
To raise the panorama sliding sunroof again,
press the 3button in direction :. The rain-
closing feature remains activated. Operating the roller sunblind for the
panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
between the roller sunblind and frame or slid- ing sunroof during automatic opening or clos-
ing. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing, make sure that no
body parts are in the sweep of the roller sun- blind.
If someone is trapped:
R release the switch immediately or
R press the switch in any direction during the
automatic opening/closing process
The opening/closing process is stopped.
The roller sunblind shields the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The roller sunblind can only be
opened and closed when the panorama sliding
sunroof is closed.
Roller sunblind reversing feature The roller sunblind is equipped with an auto-
matic reversing feature. If an object blocks or
restricts the roller sunblind during the closing
process, the roller sunblind opens again auto-
matically. The automatic reversing feature is,
however, only an aid and is no substitute for your
attention when closing the roller sunblind. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R when closing the roller sunblind again man-
ually immediately after automatic reversing 94
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This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing the roller sunblind, make sure
that no body parts are in the sweep.
If someone is trapped:
R release the switch immediately or
R press the switch in any direction during the
automatic closing process
The closing process is stopped.
Opening and closing :
To open
; To open
= To close
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 133).
X Press or pull the 3switch in the corre-
sponding direction.
If you press/pull the 3switch beyond the
point of resistance, automatic operation is star- ted in the corresponding direction. You can stopautomatic operation by pressing/pulling again.
After opening the panorama sliding sunroof, the
roller sunblind automatically closes slightly. This
reduces drafts in the vehicle interior. Resetting the panorama sliding sunroof
or the roller sunblind Reset the panorama sliding sunroof or the roller
sunblind if the panorama sliding sunroof or the
roller sunblind does not move smoothly.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 133).
X Pull the 3switch repeatedly to the point of
resistance in the direction of arrow :until
the panorama sliding sunroof is fully closed.
X Keep the 3switch pulled for an additional
second.
X Pull the 3switch repeatedly to the point of
resistance in the direction of arrow :until
the roller sunblind is fully closed.
X Keep the 3switch pulled for an additional
second.
X Make sure that the panorama sliding sunroof
and the roller sunblind can be fully opened
and closed again.
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps above
again. Problems with the panorama sliding sunroof
G
WARNING
If you do not reset the sliding sunroof after a malfunction or voltage supply interruption, then the
reversing function will malfunction or not work. The sliding sunroof closes with increased or
maximum force. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury. Panorama sliding sunroof
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In such or similar situations always make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area.
Always reset the sliding sunroof after a malfunction or voltage supply interruption. Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The panorama sliding
sunroof cannot be
closed and you cannot
see the cause. If the panorama sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and
reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after it blocks, pull the 3switch down again to the
point of resistance until the panorama sliding sunroof is closed.
The panorama sliding sunroof is closed with more force.
If the panorama sliding sunroof is obstructed again during closing and
reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after it blocks, pull the 3switch down again to the
point of resistance until the panorama sliding sunroof is closed.
The panorama sliding sunroof is closed without the automatic
reversing feature. 96
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Correct driver's seat position
G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine. Observe the following when adjusting steering
wheel
:, seat belt ;and driver's seat =:
R you are as far away from the driver's airbag as
possible
R you are sitting in an upright position
R your thighs are slightly supported by the seat
cushion
R your legs are not entirely stretched and you
can depress the pedals properly
R the back of your head is supported at eye level
by the centre of the head restraint
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
R you can move your legs freely
R you can see all the displays in the instrument
cluster clearly R
you have a good overview of traffic conditions
R the seat belt is pulled snugly against the body
and must be routed across the centre of your
shoulder and across your hips in the pelvic
area
Further related subjects:
R Adjusting the seats manually (Y page 98)
R Adjusting the seats electrically
(Y page 99)
R Adjusting the steering wheel manually
(Y page 102)
R Fastening the seat belt correctly
(Y page 43)
R Adjusting the rear-view mirror and exterior
mirrors (Y page 103)
R Vehicles with a memory function: save the
seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror set-
tings using the memory function
(Y page 106) Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children adjust the seats, they could
become trapped, especially if they are unat-
tended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
The seats can still be adjusted when there is no
key in the ignition lock. G
WARNING
When adjusting a seat, you or another vehicle occupant could become trapped by the guiderail of the seat, for instance. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that no one has any part of their
body within the sweep of the seat when
adjusting it.
Observe the safety notes on "Airbags"
(Y page 44) and "Children in the Vehicle"
(Y page 54). Seats
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