airbag MERCEDES-BENZ CLA SHOOTING BRAKE 2015 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC
Display message ............................ 297
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 215
12 V socket
see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 266
Function/notes ................................ 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp .................................3 04
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .154
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 149
Active light function ......................... 130
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 221
Display message ............................ 288
Exiting a parking space .................. 224
Function/notes ............................ .220
Important safety notes .................. 220
Parking .......................................... 222
Towing a trailer .............................. 220
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 80
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 75
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 76
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .215
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 283
Function/notes ............................ .131
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Additional speedometer ................... 258
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 408
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 128Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 144
Air filter (white display message) .... 286
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 161
Rear ............................................... 162
Setting the centre air vents ........... 162
Setting the side air vents .............. .162
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 51
Introduction ..................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 43
Airbags
Display message ............................ 278
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 49
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Kneebag .......................................... .50
Sidebag ............................................ 50
Triggering ......................................... 57
Windowbag ...................................... 51
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 81
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 81
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 81
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 117
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 215
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 262
AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem ..................................................... 172
Anti-glare film .................................... 331
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 1984
Index

Ashtray
.............................................. .327
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .255
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .255
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .340
Driving abroad ............................... 340
Hiding a service message .............. 340
Information about Service ............. 340
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 340
Service message ............................ 339
Special service requirements ......... 340
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 81
Function .......................................... .81
Switching off the alarm .................... 81
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 257
Display message ............................ 286
Function/note s............................. 230
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 253
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 282
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 171
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 170
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 278
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 52
Problems ......................................... 56
System self-test ............................... 54
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 127
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 182
Changing gear ............................... 182
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 177
Drive program display .................... 178
Drive programs .............................. 183 Driving tips .................................... 182
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 174
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 175
Emergency running mod e.............. 188
Engaging drive position .................. 180
Engaging neutral ............................ 179
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 181
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 179
Engaging reverse gear ................... 179
Engaging the park position ............ 178
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 182
Kickdown ....................................... 182
Manual shifting .............................. 185
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 262
Overview ........................................ 177
Problem (fault) ............................... 188
Pulling away ................................... 168
Selector lever ................................ 180
Starting the engine ........................ 168
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 185
Trailer towing ................................. 183
Transmission position display ........ 180
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 178
Transmission positions .................. 181
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 188
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 157
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 157
Remote control .............................. 157
Setting ........................................... 260
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 298
Important safety notes .................. 156
Problem (display message) ............ 161
Setting the departure time ............. 159
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 157 Index
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Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 120
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 261
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 120
Folding in/out (electrically )........... 120
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 120
Parking position ............................. 121
Resetting ....................................... 120
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 122 F
Fault message see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 351
First-aid kit ......................................... 350
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 383
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 383
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 380
Raising the vehicle ......................... 381
Removing a wheel .......................... 383
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 381
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 379
MOExtended tyre s......................... 352
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 352
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 353
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 331
Foglamps
Switching on/of f........................... 127
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 131
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 400
Two-way radio ................................ 400
Front foglamps
Display message ............................ 281
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 278 Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 52
Problems ......................................... 56
System self-test ............................... 54
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 405
Consumption information .............. 406
Consumption statistics .................. 250
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 250
Displaying the range ...................... 250
Driving tip s.................................... 196
E10 ................................................ 404
Fuel gaug e....................................... 32
Grade (petrol) ................................ 404
Important safety notes .................. 403
Low outside temperatures ............. 406
Notes for CLA 250 ......................... 405
Notes for Mercedes‑ AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 404
Problem (malfunction) ................... 191
Quality (diesel )............................... 405
Refuelling ....................................... 188
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 403
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 189
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 286
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 250
Gauge .............................................. 32
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 403
Problem (malfunction) ................... 191
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 368
Before changing ............................. 367
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 367
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 368
Important safety notes .................. 367 Index
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Changing bulbs .............................. 136
Display message ............................ 281
Switching on/off ..........................
.129
Manual transmission
Drive program ................................ 177
DYNAMIC SELECT button .............. 174
Engaging reverse gear ................... 176
Gear lever ...................................... 176
Pulling away ................................... 168
Shift recommendation ................... 176
Shifting to neutra l.......................... 176
Starting the engine ........................ 167
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 342
Memory card (audio) ......................... 253
Memory function ............................... 122
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 329
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 231
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 265
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 344
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 400
Installation ..................................... 400
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 254
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 329
Transmission output (maximum) .... 400
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ...................... 331
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 88
MOExtended tyres ............................. 352
Motorway mode ................................ 130
MP3
Operating ....................................... 253 Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 249
Permanent display ......................... 258
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 47
Overview .......................................... 34 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 251
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 164 O
Occupant safety Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n.......................... 51
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 43
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 72
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
Restraint system introduction .......... 42
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
Seat belts ........................................ 44
Odometer ........................................... 250
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 262
Assistance graphic menu ............... 255
Assistance menu ........................... 255
Audio menu ................................... 253
Convenience submenu .................. 261
Display messages .......................... 265
Displaying a service message ........ 340
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 209
Factory settings ............................. 262
Heating submenu ........................... 260
Important safety notes .................. 246
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 258
Light submenu ............................... 259
Menu overview .............................. 249
Message memory .......................... 265
Navigation menu ............................ 251 14
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon-sible manner in accordance with the Euro-
pean Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Direc-
tive.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants available. You can return
your vehicle to these plants free of charge.
This makes a valuable contribution to the
recycling process and the conservation of
resources.
For further information on recycling old vehi- cles, recovery and the terms of the policy,
visit the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well
as control units and sensors for these
restraint systems, may be installed in the
following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console 22
Introduction

QR code for rescue card
The QR code is secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the
event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate
rescue card for your vehicle. The current res- cue card contains, in a compact form, the
most important information about your vehi-
cle, e.g. the routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under http:// portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com/public/
content/asportal/en/communication/
informationen_fuer/QRCode.html. Data stored in the vehicle
A wide range of electronic components in
your vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
R the vehicle's operating state
R events
R faults
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
R operating conditions of system compo-
nents, e.g. fluid levels
R the vehicle's status messages and those of
its individual components, e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in
movement, lateral acceleration, accelera-
tor pedal position
R malfunctions and defects in important sys-
tem components, e.g. lights, brakes
R vehicle reactions and operating conditions
in special driving situations, e.g. airbag
deployment, intervention of stability con-
trol systems
R ambient conditions, e.g. outside tempera-
ture This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
R assist in detecting and rectifying faults and
defects
R analyse vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
R optimise vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data mem- ory and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
R repair services
R service processes
R warranty events
R quality assurance
The vehicle is read out by employees of the
service network (including the manufacturer)
using special diagnostic testers. You can
obtain more information there, if required.
After a fault has been rectified, the informa-
tion is deleted from the fault memory or is
continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are
conceivable in which this technical data, in
connection with other information (if neces-
sary, after consultation with an authorised
expert), could be traced to a person.
Examples include:
R accident reports
R damage to the vehicle
R witness statements
Further additional functions that have been
contractually agreed upon with the customer
allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by
the vehicle as well. The additional functions
include, for example, vehicle location in case of an emergency. 26
Introduction

Centre console
Centre console, upper section
Function Page
:
Audio 20/COMAND Online;
see the separate operating
instructions ;
c
Seat heating 117
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
AMG RIDE CONTROL (left
side)
215
Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
adjusts the exhaust flap of
the AMG performance
exhaust system (right side) 172
=
c
PARKTRONIC 216 Function Page
?
è
ECO start/stop func-
tion 170
A
£
Hazard warning
lamps 129
B
PASSENGER AIRBAG indi-
cator lamp
43
C
DYNAMIC SELECT button 174
å
Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles: ESP ® 78
D
&
Auxiliary heating 15636
Centre consoleAt a glance

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 25). Panic alarm
X
To activate: press and hold the
! button :for approx. one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is primed.
X To deactivate: press the!button :
again.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start func-
tion or KEYLESS ‑GO
X Press the Start/Stop button.
The key must be in the vehicle.
The panic alarm function is only available in
certain countries. Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of
vehicle occupants coming into contact with
parts of the vehicle's interior in the event of
an accident. The restraint system can also
reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants
are subjected during an accident.
The restraint system comprises:
R Seat belt system
R Airbags
R Child restraint system
R Child seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work
in conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if all vehicle
occupants always:
R fasten their seat belts correctly
(Y page 46)
R adjust their seat and head restraint prop-
erly (Y page 113).
As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the cor-
rect driver's seat position (Y page 112).
You also have to make sure that an airbag can inflate properly if deployed (Y page 48).
An airbag supplements a correctly fastened
seat belt. As an additional safety device, the
airbag increases the level of protection for
vehicle occupants in the event of an accident.
For example, if the protection of the seat belt is sufficient in an accident, the airbags are not
deployed. In the event of an accident, only the airbags that increase protection in the rele-
vant accident situation are deployed. How-
ever, seat belts and airbags generally do not
protect against objects penetrating the vehi-
cle from the outside.
Information on the restraint system operation
can be found under "Triggering of belt ten-
sioners and airbags" (Y page 57).42
Occupant safetySafety

For more information about children travel-
ling with you in the vehicle, see "Children in
the vehicle" (Y page 59). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the restraint system is modified, it may no
longer work as intended. The restraint system
may then not perform its intended protective function by failing in an accident or triggering
unexpectedly, for example. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Never modify parts of the restraint system. Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an airbag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, con- tact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for
details. Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and
at regular intervals while the engine is run-
ning. Therefore, malfunctions can be detec-
ted in good time.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up when the igni- tion is switched on. It goes out no later than afew seconds after the vehicle is started. The
components of the restraint system are in
operational readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6
restraint system warning lamp:
R does not light up after the ignition is
switched on
R does not go out after a few seconds with
the engine running
R lights up again while the engine is running G
WARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or might not be trig-
gered at all in the event of an accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration. This can
effect belt tensioners or airbags, for example. There is an increased risk of serious or even
fatal injuries.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
:
and PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ;are part of the automatic deactiva-
tion system of the front-passenger front air-
bag.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front airbag.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the
front-passenger front airbag is enabled. If,
in the event of an accident, all deployment
criteria are met, the front-passenger front
airbag is deployed.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. It
will then not be deployed in the event of an
accident. Occupant safety
43Safety Z

Depending on the person in the front-
passenger seat, the front-passenger front air-
bag must either be disabled or enabled; see
the following points. You must make sure of
this both before and during a journey.
R Children in a rearward-facing child
restraint system: the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit. The
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. It
is imperative to observe the notes on the
"Automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system" (Y page 51) and on
"Children in the vehicle" (Y page 59).
R Children in a forward-facing child
restraint system: depending on the instal-
led child restraint system and the age and
size of the child, the front-passenger front
airbag is either disabled or enabled. There-
fore, it is imperative to observe the notes
on the "Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system" (Y page 51)
and on "Children in the vehicle"
(Y page 59).
R All other persons: the PASSENGER AIR
BAG ON indicator lamp must be lit. The
front-passenger front airbag is enabled.
Depending on the build of the person on the
front-passenger seat, the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp may light up. The
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. It
will then not be deployed in the event of an accident. In this case, the front-passenger
seat should not be used.
It is imperative to observe the notes on the
"Automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system" (Y page 51) as well
as on "Seat belts" (Y page 44) and "Air-
bags" (Y page 48). There you can also find
information on the correct seat position. Seat belts
Introduction A correctly worn seat belt is the most effec-
tive means of restraining the movement of vehicle occupants in the event of a collision or
if the vehicle overturns. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming into contact with
parts of the vehicle interior or being ejected
from it. The seat belt also helps to keep the
vehicle occupants in the best position in rela-
tion to the airbag being deployed.
The seat belt system consists of:
R seat belts
R belt tensioners for the front seat belts and
the outer seat belts in the rear
R belt force limiters for the front seat belts
and the outer seat belts in the rear
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sharply
from the belt outlet, the inertia reel locks. The belt strap cannot be pulled out any further.
The belt tensioner tightens the seat belt in the
event of a collision so that it fits tightly across
your body. However, it does not pull the vehi- cle occupants back in the direction of the seat
backrest.
The belt tensioner does not, however, correct an incorrect seat position or correct the rout-
ing of a seat belt that is worn incorrectly.
When triggered, seat belt force limiters help
to reduce the peak force exerted by the seat
belt on the vehicle occupant.
The belt force limiters on the front seats are
synchronised with the front airbags, which
take on a part of the deceleration force. This
can reduce the forces to which the vehicle
occupants are subjected during an accident.
! If the co-driver's seat is not occupied, do
not engage the seat belt tongue in the
buckle on the co-driver's seat. Otherwise,
the belt tensioner could be triggered in the
event of an accident and would have to be
replaced.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The seat belt cannot perform its intended pro- tective function if it is not fastened correctly. Also, an improperly fastened seat belt can 44
Occupant safetySafety