brake fluid MERCEDES-BENZ CLA COUPE 2019 Owners Manual

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Allow the engine tocool down and only
to uch co mponent parts described in
th efo llowing. &
WARNING Danger of bu rns when open‐
ing the bonn et
If yo u open the engine bonn etwhen the
engine has overheated or during a fire inthe
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other escaping
operating fluids. #
Before opening the bonn et, allow the
engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine com‐
partment, keep the engine bonn et
closed and call thefire service. &
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury due to
windscreen washer concentrate
Wi ndsc reen washer concentrate is highly
fl ammable. It could ignite if it comes into
con tact wi thhot engine component parts or
th eex haust sy stem. #
Make sure that no windsc reen washer
concentrate spills out next tothefiller
opening. #
Remo vethe cap 1bytheta b. #
Top up thewa sher fluid. Ke
eping the air-water duct free #
Keep the area between the bonn etand the
windscreen free of deposits, e.g. ice, sn ow
and lea ves. Cleaning and care
Information on
washing theve hicle in a car
wa sh &
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
re duced braking po wer af terwa shing the
ve hicle
Braking ef ficiency is reduced af terwa shing
th eve hicle. #
Afterth eve hicle has been washed,
brake carefully while paying attention to
th e traf fic conditions until braking
po we r has been fully restored. 452
Maintenance and care

Note
s on paint work/matt finish paint workcare Obser
vethefo llowing information: Cleaning and car
eA voiding paintwork damage
Pa intwork R
Insect remains: soak with insect remo ver and rinse off the
trea ted areas af terw ards.
R Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off af terw ards.
R Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remo veby rubbing gen‐
tly wi tha clo thsoaked in petroleum ether or lighter fluid.
R Coolant and brake fluid: remo vewith a damp clo thand
clean water.
R Tarst ains: use tarre mo ver.
R Wax: use silicone remo ver. R
Do not attach sticke rs,fi lms or similar.
R Remo vedirt immediatel y,where possible. Maintenance and care
455

VIN and engine number
1
Engine number stamped into the crankcase
2 VIN (vehicle identification number) stamped
into the crossmember
3 VIN (vehicle identification number) as a label
at the lo wer edge of the windscreen
The VIN as a label at the lo wer edge of wind‐
screen 3is only available in some countries.
Yo u can obtain fur ther information from any
qu alified specialist workshop. Operating
fluids Note
s on operating fluids Mercedes-AMG
vehicles: be sure toobser ve
th e information in the Supplement. Otherwise,
yo u may failto recognise dangers. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom operating
fl uids harmful to your health
Operating fluids may be poisonous and harm‐
ful to yo ur health. #
Obser vethete xt on the original con‐
ta iners when using, storing or disposing
of operating fluids. #
Alw aysst ore operating fluids sealed in
th eir original conta iners. #
Alw ayske ep children away from operat‐
ing fluids. +
ENVIRONMEN
TALNO TEEnvironmental
pollution caused byenvironmen tally ir re‐
sponsible disposal #
Dispose of operating fluids in an envi‐
ro nmentally responsible manner. Operating
fluids include thefo llowing:
R fuels
R DeNOx agent AdBlue ®
forex haust gas af ter‐
treatment
R lubri cants
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windsc reen washer fluid
R climate cont rol sy stem refrigerant
Only use products app rove dby Mercedes-Benz.
Damage caused bythe use of products that ha ve
not been appr oved is not co veredby the
Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill gestures.
Yo u can identify operating fluids appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz bythefo llowing insc ript ions on
th e conta iner: 514
Tech nical da ta

Re
placement amount Mode
lR eplacement
amount
CLA 180
CLA 200 5.1 lit
res
CLA 200 d
CLA 220 d 6.8 lit
res
All other models 5.5 litresNote
s on brake fluid Obser
vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 514). &
WARNING Risk of an accident due to
va pour poc kets form ing in the brake sys‐
tem
The brake fluid cons tantly absorbs moi sture
from the air. This lo wersthe boiling point of
th e brake fluid. If the boiling point is too lo w,
va pour poc kets may form inthe brake sys‐
te m when the brakes are applied hard. This impairs
the braking ef fect. #
Have the brake fluid rene we d at the
specified inter vals. Ha
ve the brake fluid regularly replaced at a
qu alified specialist workshop.
Only use brake fluid appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz
according toMB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval 33 1.0.
Yo u can obtain fur ther information on brake fluid
in thefo llowing places:
R inthe Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Operating Fluids
- at http://be vo.mercedes-benz.com
- inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo App
R at a qualified specialist workshop Coolant
Note
s on coolant
Obser vethe no tes on operating fluids
(/ page 514). &
WARNING Risk offire ‑ and inju ryfrom
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite. #
Allow the engine tocool down before
yo uto p up the antif reeze. #
Make sure that no antifreeze spills out
next tothefiller opening. #
Thoroughly clean the antif reeze from
component parts before starting the
ve hicle. *
NO
TEDama gecaused byincor rect cool‐
ant #
Only add coolant that has been pre‐
mixed with therequ ired antifreeze pro‐
te ction. Te
ch nical da ta521

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
If it is still not possible torelease the electric parking brake: #
Do not continue driving under any circums tances. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Risk of vehicle rolling away
Parking brake not applied
See Owner's Manual *
Ve hicles with manual transmission: the electric parking brake has not been applied and you open the driver's
door. #
Apply the electric parking brake.
Brake immediately *
Ve hicles with manual transmission: a malfunction has occurred while the HOLD function was activated.
A tone may also sound at regular inter vals. If you attem pttolock theve hicle, theto ne will become louder.
Yo u cannot start the engine. #
Immediately depress the brake pedal firm lyuntil the display message disappears.
Yo u can restart the engine.
J
Check brake fluid level *T
here is insuf ficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reser voir. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid le vel is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the braking characteristics may be impaired. #
Stop theve hicle as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not continue driv‐
ing. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Do not top up the brake fluid. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 535

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible in accordance with the tra ffic conditions. Do not con‐
tinue driving under any circums tances. #
Do not top up the brake fluid. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Check brake pads See
Owner's Manual *T
he brake pads ha vereached thewe ar limit. &
WARNING Risk of accident due torestricted braking po wer
When the brake pads ha vereached their wear limit, the braking po wer may be restricted. #
Drive on carefully. #
Have the brake sy stem checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
6 Restraint sys. malfunction
Consult workshop *T
herestra int sy stem is faulty (/ page 35). &
WARNING Risk of inju rydue tomalfunctions in there stra int sy stem
If th ere stra int sy stem is malfunctioning, restra int sy stem components may be triggered unintentionally or may
not deploy as intended during an accident. This may af fect the seat belt tensioner or airbag, forex ample. #
Have there stra int sy stem checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. 536
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Adjust your speed and continue todrive carefull y,leaving a suitable dis tance totheve hicle in front. #
Ifth e multifunction display sho wsa display message, please obse rve it. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
J Brake sy stem warning lamp
(red) The
red brake sy stem warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Po ssible causes:
R The brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics may be af fected.
R The reis insuf ficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reser voir. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ryif brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning
If brake forc e boosting is malfunctioning, increased brake pedal forc e may be necessary for braking. The braking
ch aracteristics may be impaired. The braking dis tance can increase in emergency braking situations. #
Stop in a safe location immediately. Do not continue driving! #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. &
WARNING Risk of an accident due tolow brake fluid le vel
If th e brake fluid le vel is too lo w,the braking ef fect and the braking characteristics may be impaired. #
Stop theve hicle as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not continue driving. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 586
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions #
Do not top up the brake fluid. #
Pull over and stop theve hicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circums tances. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
! Re d indicator lamp, elect ric
parking brake applied
!
Ye llow elect ric pa rking
brake indicator lamp is mal‐
functioning The
red elect ric pa rking brake indicator lamp flashes or is lit. The yellow indicator lamp is also lit if the electric parking
brake malfunctions. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y. Displ
aymessa ges and warning/indicator lamps 587

Brake Assi
stSystem
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Brake fluid
No tes ................................................... 521
Brake forc e distribution
EBD (Elect ronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 19 6
Brakes ABS (Anti-lock Braking Sy stem) ........... 19 2
Ac tive Brake Assi st.............................. 197
Ad aptive brake lights .......................... .203
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem) .................. 19 2
Driving tips ........................................... 161
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 19 6
HOLD function .................................... .219
Limited braking ef fect (salt-trea ted
ro ads) .................................................. .161
New/replaced brakepads/brake
discs .................................................... 161
Ru nning-in no tes ..................................1 61
Braking assistance see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem) Breakdown
Overview of the help functions .............. 18
To w- starting ........................................ .481
To wing away ........................................ 477
Tr ansporting theve hicle ......................4 79
Wheel change ...................................... 500
Breakdown see Flat tyre
Bu rm ester ®
sur round sound sy stem .....4 42
Ad justing the balance/fader ............... 443
Ad justing the sound focus ................... 443
Ad justing treble, mid-range and bass
settings ............................................... 442
Au tomatic volume adjustment ............ .442
Calling up the sound menu .................. 442
Information ..........................................4 42
Selecting the sound profile ................. 443
Buttons Steering wheel .................................... 259 C
Call list Deleting ............................................... 398
Making a call ....................................... 397 Overview ............................................. 397
Selecting options ................................. 397
Selecting options for suggestions ........ 398
Calling up the sound menu
Adva nced sound sy stem ......................4 43
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ... 442
Calls .......................................................... 392
Ac cepting ............................................ 392
Ac tivating functions du ring a call ........ 393
Calls wi thseveral participants ............ .393
Declining ............................................. 392
Ending a call ........................................ 392
In-Car Of fice ........................................ 401
Incoming call du ring an existing call .... 393
Making ................................................ 392
Mercedes me connect .......................... 411
Camera see 360° Camera
see Reversing camera
Car key
see Key
Car wash
see Care
Car wash (care) ....................................... 452 Index
601

ÀAT
TENTION ASSIS T:Take a
break! .................................................. 541
b Automatic driving lights inoper‐
ative .................................................... 579
Au xilia rybattery malfunction ...............561
_ Before starting the engine, turn
th esteering wheel. .............................. 563
Beginning emer gency stop .................. 542
Blind Spot Assi stcur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ......................543
Blind Spot Assi stinope rative ............... 544
Blind Spot Assi stnot available when
to wing a trailer See Owner's Manual ...5 44
Brake immediately ............................... 535
ÁChange key bat teries ...................5 70
JChe ckbrake fluid le vel................ 535
Check brake pads See Owner's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .536
ïChe cktrailer hitch lo ck(white
display message) .................................5 72Check tyre pressures
then restart
Ru n Flat Indicator ................................ 565
hCheck tyre(s) ............................... 567
!Clean the fuel filter .................... .553
Clutch overheated Avoid pulling away
fo r XX:XX mins .................................... 564
?Coolant Stop vehicle Switch
engine off ............................................ 550
Cruise contro l and Limiter inope ra‐
tive ...................................................... 549
Cruise cont rol inope rative ................... 549
Cruise cont rol off ................................ 549
_ Currently una vailable Camera
view restricted ..................................... 547
ç Currently una vailable Radar
sensors dirty .......................................5 46
!cur rently una vailable See Own‐
er's Manual ........................................ .528
÷cur rently una vailable See Own‐
er's Manual ........................................ .529 Depress clutch ful
lyto start engine .....5 64
Drive sy stem Malfunction Stop
Switch engine off ................................ 554
Drive sy stem Malfunction Visit work‐
shop ....................................................5 54
5 Engine oil le vel cannot be
measured ............................................ 557
4Engine oil le velRe duce oil le vel...5 56
4Engine oil le velSt op vehicle
Switch engine off ................................ 555
4Engine oil pressure Stop Switch
off engine ............................................ 556
Fa ult Drive at max. 80 km/h ...............542
6Fr ont left malfunction Consult
wo rkshop (Example) ............................5 37
Fr ont-passenger airbag disabled See
Owner's Manual ..................................5 38
Fr ont-passenger airbag enabled See
Owner's Manual ..................................5 39 Index
607