climate control MERCEDES-BENZ CLA COUPE 2016 Owners Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Digital Owner's Manual
......................23
Introduction .......................................... .23
Operation ............................................... 23 Introduction
......................................... 24
Environmental protection ......................24
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .24
Owner's Manual .....................................25
Operating safety .................................... 25
QR code for rescue card ........................ 28
Data stored in the vehicle ......................28
Copyright information ............................ 29 At a glance
........................................... 30
Cockpit .................................................. 30
Instrument cluster ................................ .32
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33
Centre console ...................................... 34
Door control panel ................................. 37
Overhead control panel .........................38 Safety
................................................... 39
Panic alarm ............................................ 39
Occupant safety .................................... 39
Children in the vehicle ........................... 54
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 65
Driving safety systems ........................... 65
Protection against theft .........................73 Opening and closing
...........................76
Key ........................................................ 76
Doors ..................................................... 83
Boot .......................................................86
Side windows ......................................... 89
Panorama sliding sunroof ...................... 92 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....97
Correct driver's seat position ................ 97
Seats ..................................................... 97
Steering wheel ..................................... 102
Mirrors ................................................. 103
Memory function ................................. 106 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........107
Exterior lighting ................................... 107
Interior lighting .................................... 110
Replacing bulbs ................................... 111
Windscreen wipers .............................. 114 Climate control
................................. 117
Overview of climate control systems ... 117
Operating the climate control system .. 120 Air vents .............................................. 130 Driving and parking
..........................132
Running-in notes .................................. 132
Driving ................................................. 132
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ......... 141
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 141
Manual transmission ........................... 142
Automatic transmission ....................... 143
Refuelling ............................................. 152
Parking ................................................ 155
Driving tips .......................................... 159
Driving systems ................................... 162
Towing a trailer .................................... 194 On-board computer and displays
....200
Important safety notes ........................ 200
Displays and operation ........................ 200
Menus and submenus ......................... 203
Display messages ................................ 216
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 247 Multimedia system
...........................259
General notes ...................................... 259
Important safety notes ........................ 259
Function restrictions ............................ 259
Operating system ................................ 259 Stowing and features
.......................268
Loading guidelines ............................... 268
Stowage areas ..................................... 268
Features .............................................. 273 2
Contents

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC
Display message ............................ 244
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 176
12 V socket
see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Warning lamp .................................2 50
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 266
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .124
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 121
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 209
Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ................................ 67
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 73
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 69
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .176
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ............................ .109
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Additional speedometer ................... 210
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 331
Address book
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 259
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 108
Adjusting the volume
COMAND Online ............................ 260 Adjusting volume
Audio 20 ........................................ 260
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 117
Air filter (white display message) .... 234
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 130
Rear ............................................... 131
Setting the centre air vents ........... 131
Setting the side air vents .............. .131
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 47
Introduction ..................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 40
Airbags
Display message ............................ 226
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety guidelines ............. 44
Kneebag .......................................... .46
Sidebag ............................................ 46
Triggering ......................................... 51
Windowbag ...................................... 46
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 73
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 73
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 73
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 101
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 175
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 213
AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem ..................................................... 139
AMG RIDE CONTROL
General Information ....................... 175
Anti-glare film .................................... 279
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 4
Index

Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/note s................................ 68
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 293
see Flat tyre
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Buttons on the steering column ...... 201C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 286
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 286
Carpets .......................................... 292
Display ........................................... 290
Exhaust pipe .................................. 290
Exterior lighting ............................. 289
Gear or selector lever .................... 291
High-pressure cleaner .................... 287
Interior ........................................... 290
Matt paintwork .............................. 287
Note s............................................. 286
Paint .............................................. 287
Plastic trim .................................... 290
Reversing camera .......................... 289
Roof lining ...................................... 292
Seat belt ........................................ 291
Seat cove r..................................... 291
Sensors ......................................... 289
Steering wheel ............................... 291
Trim pieces .................................... 291
Washing by hand ........................... 286
Wheels ........................................... 288
Windows ........................................ 288
Wiper blades .................................. 288
Wooden trim .................................. 291
CD
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 206
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 211 Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 76
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Child
Restraint system .............................. 54
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 59
i-Size ................................................ 55
ISOFIX .............................................. 55
On the front-passenger seat ............ 57
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 58
Recommendations ........................... 63
Suitable positions ............................ 59
Top Tether ....................................... 56
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear doors ....................................... 65
Cigarette lighter ................................ 276
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 289
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 290
Climate control
Air conditioning ............................. 118
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 126
Controlling automaticall y............... 121
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 125
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 121
Demisting the windows .................. 124
Demisting the windscreen ............. 123
Indicator lamp ................................ 121
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 120
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 118
Overview of systems ...................... 117
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 124
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 121
Setting the air distribution ............. 122
Setting the air vents ...................... 130
Setting the airflow ......................... 123
Setting the temperature ................ 122
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f............................................ 124 Index
7

Switching on/of
f........................... 120
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 126
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f...................................... 124
Switching the ZONE function
on/of f............................................ 123
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 119
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 290
COMAND Online
Switching on/of f........................... 259
Combination switch .......................... 109
Connecting a USB device
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 203
Controller ........................................... 260
Convenience closing feature .............. 90
Convenience opening feature ............ 90
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 125
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 283
Display message ............................ 231
Important safety notes .................. 332
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 213
Temperature gaug e........................ 201
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 228
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 163
Cruise control lever ....................... 163
Deactivating ................................... 164
Display message ............................ 237
Driving system ............................... 162
Important safety notes .................. 163
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 163
Selecting ........................................ 163
Setting a speed .............................. 164 Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 163
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 274
Important safety notes .................. 273
Rear compartment ......................... 274 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Data modem mode
Telephone with Bluetooth ®
(SAP
profile) ........................................... 265
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 230
Function/note s............................. 107
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 211
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
Diagnostics connection ...................... 27
Diesel .................................................. 330
Digital Owner's Manual
Help ................................................. 23
Introduction ..................................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 204
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 228
Replacing bulb s............................. 112
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 107
Switching on/of f........................... 108
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Display message
Driving systems ............................. 234
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 284
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 216
Engine ............................................ 231
General information ....................... 216
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 216
Key ................................................ 246
Lights ............................................. 228 8
Index

Fuel ................................................ 159
General .......................................... 159
Icy road surfaces ........................... 162
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 161
New brake pads/linings ................ 161
Running-in tips ............................... 132
Snow chains .................................. 313
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 107
The first 1500 km .......................... 132
Towing a trailer .............................. 196
Wet road surface ........................... 161
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 206
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 141
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................. 141
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Climate control (air conditioning) .. 119
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC) .......................... 120 E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 219
Function/note s................................ 72
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 159
On-board computer ....................... 204
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 138
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 137
Deactivating/activating ................. 138
General information ....................... 137
Important safety notes .................. 137
Introduction ................................... 137
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 53 Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 85
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 78
Inserting .......................................... 79
Locking vehicle ................................ 85
Removing ......................................... 79
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 85
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 324
Important safety notes .................. 323
Removing ....................................... 324
Emergency unlocking
Boot ................................................. 88
Vehicle ............................................. 85
Engine
Display message ............................ 231
ECO start/stop function ................ 137
Engine number ............................... 327
Jump-starting ................................. 301
Running irregularly ......................... 139
Starting (important safety notes )... 134
Starting problems .......................... 139
Starting the engine with the key .... 135
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 135
Stopping ........................................ 156
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 307
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 255
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 325
Problem (fault) ............................... 139
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 331
Checking the oil level ..................... 282
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 282
Display message ............................ 233
Filling capacity ............................... 331
Notes about oil grade s................... 330
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 282
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 213
Topping up ..................................... 283 10
Index

Problem (malfunction) ...................1
55
Quality (diesel )............................... 330
Refuelling ....................................... 152
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 328
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 154
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 234
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Gaug e.............................................. 32
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 328
Problem (malfunction) ................... 155
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 309
Before changing ............................. 308
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 308
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 309
Important safety notes .................. 308 G
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 213
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 214
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 24
Glove compartment .......................... 269
Google™ Local Search
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259 H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 87
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 246
Switching on/of f........................... 109
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 100
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 100
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 100
Headlamp flasher .............................. 109 Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 110
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 287
Hill start assist .................................. 136
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 173
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message ............................ 234
Function/note s............................. 172
Home address
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
Horn ...................................................... 30 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 73
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 254
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 255
Engine diagnostics ......................... 255
SPORT handling mode ................... 253
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 228
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Setting s......................................... 210
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 200
Interior lighting
Control ........................................... 111
Overview ........................................ 110
Reading lamp ................................. 110
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 75
Function ........................................... 75
Priming ............................................ 75
Switching off .................................... 75
iPod ®
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259 12
Index

Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator
........................................ 44
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 104
Dipping (manual) ........................... 103
Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 152
Notes for Mercedes‑ AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 329
Refuelling process ......................... 153
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 127
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 129
Replacing bulbs
Brake lamp .................................... 113
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 112
Fitting/removing the cover (front
wheel arch) .................................... 112
Important safety notes .................. 111
Main-beam headlamp s................... 113
Overview of bulb types .................. 112
Rear fog lamp ................................ 113
Turn signals (front) ......................... 113
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 113
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 129
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 234
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 126
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 225
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Rev counter ........................................ 200
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 142
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 146
Reversing camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 186 Cleaning instructions ..................... 289
Coupling up a trailer function ........ 188
Display in the multimedia system .. 185
Function/note s............................. 184
General notes ................................ 184
Switching on/of f........................... 185
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 93
Side windows ................................... 89
Reversing function
Roller sunblind ................................. 94
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 230
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 94
Roof carrier ........................................ 273
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 292
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 333
Route guidance
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 267
Inserting/removing ........................ 267
Removing ....................................... 267
SD memory card
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 259
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 101
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 271
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 42
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 212
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 43
Adjusting the height ......................... 43
Cleaning ......................................... 291 Index
17

Installing the module .....................2
64
Introduction ................................... 263
Saving/deleting the PIN for the
SIM card ........................................ 266
Settings ......................................... 266
SIM card mode .............................. 265
Text messages ............................... 266
Transferring the phone book .......... 266
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 201
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .213
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .213
Outside temperature ..................... .200
Setting (climate control) ................ 122
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 213
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................ .162
Text messages
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth ®
(SAP profile) ....................... 266
Through-loading ................................ 271
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 214
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 296
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................. 296
Storage location ............................ 294
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 297
Tyre pressure reached ................... 298
Top Tether ............................................ 56
Total distance recorder .................... 203
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 74
Deactivating ..................................... 74
Function .......................................... .74
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 307
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 305
Important safety notes .................. 304
Removing the towing eye ............... 305
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 304
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 307
Transporting the vehicle ................ 307 Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 334
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 72
Failure check for LEDs ................... 199
General notes ................................ 196
Parking Pilot .................................. 180
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 136
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 245
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 305
Removing the towing eye ............... 305
With both axles on the ground ....... 306
With front axle raised ..................... 306
Towing eye ......................................... 294
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 191
Activating/deactivating the warn- ing function .................................... 208
Display message ............................ 236
Function/note s............................. 190
Important safety notes .................. 191
Instrument cluster display ............. 191
Trailer
Folding the ball coupling in/out ..... 197
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 199
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 193
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 290
Coupling up a traile r...................... 198
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 198
Driving tip s.................................... 196
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 197
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 197
Important safety notes .................. 194
Lights display message .................. 228
Power supply ................................. 198
Trailer load s................................... 334
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 144
Transporting the vehicle .................. 30720
Index

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift pad-
dles 150
;
Combination switch 109
=
Instrument cluster 32
?
Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 144
B
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
warning display
178
C
Overhead control panel 38 Function Page
D
Climate control systems 117
E
Ignition lock 133
F
Adjusts the steering wheel 102
G
Cruise control lever 163
H
Electric parking brake 157
I
Light switch 107
J
Diagnostics connection 27
K
Opens the bonnet 28130
CockpitAt a glance

Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 38
;
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
warning display
178
=
Combination switch 109
?
Instrument cluster 32
A
Horn
B
DIRECT SELECT lever 144
C
Steering wheel gearshift pad-
dles 150 Function Page
D
Light switch 107
E
Electric parking brake 157
F
Opens the bonnet 281
G
Diagnostics connection 27
H
Ignition lock 133
I
Adjusts the steering wheel 102
J
Cruise control lever 163
K
Climate control systems 117Cockpit
31At a glance