Mercedes-benz CLA 2020 User Manual

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Operator's Manual
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Front passenger airbag warning
Example
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WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries if the front-passenger airbag is enabled
If the front-passenger front airbag is enabled, a child on the front-passenger seat may be struck by the front-passenger airbag during an accident.
NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT AIRBAG, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Observe the chapter "Children in the vehicle".
As at 18.04.2019
Thank you for purchasing a Mercedes-Benz
Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle. For your own safety and a longer operating lifespan of the vehicle, follow the instructions and warning notices in this Opera‐ tor's Manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or injury to people.
Damage to the vehicle resulting from the disre‐ gard of the instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The standard equipment and product description of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol‐ lowing factors:
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Model
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Order
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National version
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Availability
Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas:
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Design
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Equipment
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Technical features
The equipment in your vehicle may therefore dif‐ fer from that shown in the descriptions and illus‐ trations.
The following documents are integral parts of the vehicle:
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Digital Operator's Manual
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Printed Operator's Manual
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Maintenance Booklet
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Equipment-dependent Supplements
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all of the documents on to the new owner.
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Symbols ........................................................ 5
At a glance .................................................... 6
Cockpit ........................................................... 6
Indicator and warning lamps (standard) ........ 10
Indicator and warning lamps (Wide‐
screen Cockpit) ............................................ 12
Overhead control panel ................................ 14
Door control panel and seat adjustment ....... 16
Emergencies and breakdowns ...................... 18
Digital Operator's Manual ......................... 20
Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual ...... 20
General notes ............................................. 21
Protecting the environment .......................... 21
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts ......................21
Operator's Manual ........................................22
Service and vehicle operation ......................23
Operating safety ...........................................24
Declaration of conformity for wireless
vehicle components .....................................25
Diagnostics connection ................................ 26
Qualified specialist workshop ....................... 26
Correct use of the vehicle ............................. 27
Problems with your vehicle ........................... 27
Reporting safety defects ...............................27
Limited Warranty .......................................... 28
QR code for rescue card ...............................28
Data storage .................................................28
Copyright ...................................................... 31
Occupant safety ......................................... 33
Restraint system ...........................................33
Seat belts ..................................................... 35
Airbags ......................................................... 40
PRE-SAFE®system ....................................... 47
Safely transporting children in the vehi‐
cle ................................................................48
Notes on pets in the vehicle .........................62
Opening and closing .................................. 64
SmartKey ...................................................... 64
Doors ............................................................ 69
Trunk ............................................................ 73
Side windows ............................................... 77
Sliding sunroof .............................................. 81
Anti-theft protection .....................................85
Seats and stowing ..................................... 89
Notes on the correct driver's seat posi‐
tion ............................................................... 89
Seats ............................................................ 90
Steering wheel ..............................................95
Easy entry and exit feature ...........................96
Operating the memory function .................... 97
Stowage areas .............................................. 99
Cup holder .................................................. 106
Sockets ....................................................... 108
Wireless charging of the mobile phone and connection with the exterior antenna ... 11 0
Installing/removing the floor mats .............. 111
Light and visibility .................................... 11 3
Exterior lighting ........................................... 11 3
Interior lighting ............................................ 11 8
Windshield wiper and windshield washer
system ........................................................ 12 0
Mirrors ........................................................ 122
Operating the sun visors ............................. 12 5
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Contents
Climate control ......................................... 12 6
Overview of climate control systems ..........126
Operating the climate control system ......... 12 6
Driving and parking ................................. 130
Driving ........................................................ 13 0
DYNAMIC SELECT switch ............................139
Automatic transmission .............................. 142
Function of 4MATIC .................................... 147
Refueling .................................................... 148
Parking .......................................................150
Driving and driving safety systems .............159
Vehicle towing instructions .........................214
Instrument Display and on-board
computer ................................................... 215
Instrument Display overview .......................215
Overview of the buttons on the steering
wheel ..........................................................216
Operating the on-board computer ............... 217
Adjusting the design of the Instrument
Display ........................................................ 218
Showing display content on the instru‐
ment cluster ................................................ 219
Overview of displays on the multifunc‐
tion display .................................................220
Adjusting the instrument lighting ................221
Menus and submenus ................................. 221
Head-up Display ......................................... 228
Voice Control System .............................. 229
Notes on operating safety .......................... 229
Operation ................................................... 230
Using the Voice Control System effec‐
tively ........................................................... 232
Essential voice commands .........................233
MBUX multimedia system ....................... 247
Overview and operation .............................. 247
System settings .......................................... 281
Navigation .................................................. 290
Telephone ...................................................330
Online and Internet functions ..................... 358
Media .........................................................365
Radio .......................................................... 372
Sound ......................................................... 380
Maintenance and care ............................. 384
ASSYST PLUS service interval display ........ 384
Engine compartment .................................. 385
Cleaning and care .......................................390
Breakdown assistance ............................ 400
Emergency ..................................................400
Flat tire ....................................................... 402
Battery (vehicle) ......................................... 407
Tow starting or towing away ........................ 413
Electrical fuses ............................................ 418
Wheels and tires ...................................... 422
Notes on noise or unusual handling char‐
acteristics ...................................................422
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels and
tires ............................................................ 422
Notes on snow chains ................................ 423
Tire pressure ...............................................424
Loading the vehicle .....................................431
Tire labeling ................................................ 435
Definition of terms for tires and loading ..... 440
Changing a wheel .......................................443
Emergency spare wheel .............................. 452
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Technical data .......................................... 456
Notes on technical data .............................. 456
Vehicle electronics .....................................456
Vehicle identification plate, VIN and
engine number overview ............................ 458
Operating fluids .......................................... 459
Vehicle data ................................................ 466
Display messages and warning/indi‐
cator lamps .............................................. 468
Display messages .......................................468
Warning and indicator lamps .......................515
Index ......................................................... 530
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Contents
In this Operator's Manual, you will find the fol‐ lowing symbols:
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DANGER Danger due to not observing the warning notices
Warning notices draw your attention to haz‐ ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.
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Observe the warning notices.
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to failure to observe envi‐ ronmental notes
Environmental notes include information on environmentally responsible behavior or envi‐ ronmentally responsible disposal.
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Observe environmental notes.
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NOTE Damage to property due to failure to observe notes on material damage
Notes on material damage inform you of risks which may lead to your vehicle being damaged.
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Observe notes on material damage.
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Useful instructions or further information that could be helpful to you.
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Instruction
(Q page)
Further information on a topic
Display
Information on the multifunction dis‐ play/media display
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Highest menu level, which is to be selected in the multimedia system
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Corresponding submenus, which are to be selected in the multimedia sys‐ tem
*Marks a cause
Symbols
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Left-hand drive vehicles
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At a glance – Cockpit
1
Steering wheel gearshift paddles
144
2
Combination switch
114
3
Instrument Display
215
4
DIRECT SELECT lever
142
5
Start/stop button
131
ECO start/stop function
138
6
Media display
250
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Climate control systems
126
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Hazard warning lights
115
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PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp
45
A
Glove box
100
B
Stowage compartment
100
C
Cup holder
106
D
Control knob for:
Volume and switching sound on/off
247
Switches the MBUX multimedia system on/off
247
E
Calls up navigation
290
F
Calls up the radio
373
Calls up media
368
G
Calls up the telephone
332
H
Calls up favorites
268
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Calls up vehicle functions
260
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Active Parking Assist
201
K
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
140
L
Touchpad
250
M
Control panel for the MBUX multimedia sys‐ tem
216
N
Adjusts the steering wheel
95
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Control panel:
On-board computer
216
Cruise control
171
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
174
P
Diagnostics connection
26
At a glance – Cockpit
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Q
Opens the hood
385
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Electric parking brake
156
S
Light switch
113
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At a glance – Cockpit
Instrument Display (standard)
10
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard)
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! ABS malfunction
525
2
#! Tu rn signal light
114
3
h Tire pressure monitor
528
4
Speedometer
215
5
Multifunction display
220
6
# Electrical malfunction
519
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L Distance warning
524
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Brakes (red)
522
$ USA only
J Canada only
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! Electric parking brake (yellow)
522
A
Electric parking brake applied (red)
522
F USA only
! Canada only
B
; Check Engine
519
C
R Rear fog light
114
D
K High beam
114
L Low beam
113
T Parking lamps
113
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å ESP®OFF
525
÷ ESP
®
525
F
6 Restraint system
517
G
Fuel level indicator
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æ Fuel reserve with fuel filler cap location indicator
519
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Ù Electric power steering malfunction
518
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ü Seat belt not fastened
517
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (standard)
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Widescreen Cockpit Instrument Display
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At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (Widescreen Cockpit)
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Speedometer
215
2
#! Tu rn signal light
114
3
Multifunction display
220
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6 Restraint system
517
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Tachometer
215
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å ESP®OFF
525
÷ ESP
®
525
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R Rear fog light
114
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K High beam
114
L Low beam
113
T Parking lamps
113
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ÿ Coolant too hot/cold
519
A
Coolant temperature display
215
B
! Electric parking brake (yellow)
522
C
# Electrical malfunction
519
D
L Distance warning
524
E
! ABS malfunction
525
F
Ù Electric power steering malfunction
518
G
h Tire pressure monitor
528
H
% This indicator lamp has no function
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æ Fuel reserve with fuel filler cap location indicator
519
J
Fuel level indicator
K
Electric parking brake applied (red)
522
F USA only
! Canada only
L
ü Seat belt not fastened
517
M
Brakes (red)
522
$ USA only
J Canada only
N
; Check Engine
519
O
ä This indicator lamp has no function
At a glance – Indicator and warning lamps (Widescreen Cockpit)
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14
At a glance – Overhead control panel
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Sun visors
125
2
p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off
118
3
| Switches automatic interior lighting con‐ trol on/off
118
4
c Switches the front interior lighting on/off
118
5
u Switches the rear interior lighting on/off
118
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p Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off
118
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; me button
351
8
G SOS button
351
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3 Opens/closes the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
81
3 Opens/closes the roller sunblind
81
A
Inside rearview mirror
123
At a glance – Overhead control panel
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16
At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment
1
Operates the memory function
97
2
Adjusts the seats electrically
90
3
Switches the seat heating on/off
93
4
Switches the seat ventilation on/off
94
5
ßÜLocks/unlocks the vehicle
69
6
Opens the door
69
7
Opens the trunk lid
73
8
Operates the outside mirrors
122
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W Opens/closes the right side window
77
A
W Opens/closes the rear right side win‐ dow
77
B
Child safety lock for the rear side windows
62
C
W Opens/closes the rear left side window
77
D
W Opens/closes the left side window
77
E
Adjusts the head restraints
91
F
Configures the seat settings
93
G
Adjusts the seat backrest inclination
90
H
Adjusts the seat height
90
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Adjusts the seat cushion inclination
90
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Sets the seat fore-and-aft position
90
K
Adjusts the seat cushion length
90
At a glance – Door control panel and seat adjustment
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At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns
1
Safety vests
400
2
me button and SOS button
351
3
Hazard warning lights
115
4
Stowage compartment for customer literature
101
5
Starting assistance
411
6
Checking and refilling operating fluids
459
7
Tow-starting and towing away
414
8
Flat tire
402
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QR code for accessing the rescue card
28
A
Tow-starting and towing away
414
B
TIREFIT kit
403
C
First-aid kit (soft sided)
401
D
Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for tire pressure, fuel type and QR code for accessing the rescue card
148
E
Warning triangle
401
At a glance – Emergencies and breakdowns
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Calling up the Digital Operator's Manual
Multimedia system:
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The Digital Operator's Manual describes the function and operation of:
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The vehicle
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The multimedia system
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Select one of the following menu items in the Digital Operator's Manual:
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Search: search for keywords in order to find
quick answers to questions about the opera‐ tion of the vehicle.
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Quick start: find the first steps towards set‐
ting up your vehicle.
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Tips: find information that prepares you for
certain everyday situations with your vehicle.
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Messages: receive additional information
about the messages in the instrument dis‐ play.
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Bookmarks: gain access to your personally
saved bookmarks.
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Language: select the language for the Digital
Operator's Manual.
Some sections in the Digital Operator's Manual, e.g. warning notes, can be opened and closed.
Additional methods of calling up the Digital Operator's Manual:
Direct access: open the required content in the
Digital Operator's Manual by pressing and hold‐ ing an entry on the tab bar in the multimedia system:
Instrument Display: call up brief information as display messages in the instrument cluster.
Voice Control System: call up via the voice control system
Global search: call up search results for con‐ tents of the Digital Operator's Manual in the home screen
For safety reasons, the Digital Operator's Man‐ ual is deactivated while driving.
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The Operator's Manual can also be found in the Mercedes-Benz Guides app in all com‐ mon app stores.
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Digital Operator's Manual
Protecting the environment
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage due to operating conditions and personal driving style
The pollutant emission of the vehicle is directly related to the way you operate the vehicle.
Operate your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner to help protect the envi‐ ronment. Please observe the following rec‐ ommendations on operating conditions and personal driving style.
Operating conditions:
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Make sure that the tire pressure is cor‐ rect.
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Do not carry any unnecessary weight (e.g. roof luggage racks once you no longer need them).
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Adhere to the service intervals. A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib‐ ute to environmental protection.
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Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
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Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.
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Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary.
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Drive carefully and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front.
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Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking.
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Change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
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Switch off the engine in stationary traf‐ fic, e.g. by using the ECO start/stop function.
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Drive fuel-efficiently. Observe the ECO display for a fuel-efficient driving style.
Environmental issues and recommendations:
It is recommended that you re-use or recycle materials instead of just disposing of them.
The relevant environmental guidelines and regu‐ lations serve to protect the environment and must be strictly observed.
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental damage caused by not using recycled reconditioned components
Daimler AG offers recycled reconditioned components and parts with the same quality as new parts. The same entitlement from the Limited Warranty is valid as for new parts.
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Use recycled reconditioned compo‐ nents and parts from Daimler AG.
General notes
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NOTE Impairment of the operating effi‐ ciency of the restraint systems from installing accessory parts or from repairs or welding
Airbags and Emergency Tensioning Devices, as well as control units and sensors for the restraint systems, may be installed in the fol‐ lowing areas of your vehicle:
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Doors
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Door pillars
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Door sills
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Seats
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Cockpit
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Instrument cluster
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Center console
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Lateral roof frame
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Do not install accessory parts such as audio systems in these areas.
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Do not carry out repairs or welding.
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Have aftermarket installation of acces‐ sories carried out at a qualified special‐ ist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Safety-rele‐ vant systems, e.g. the brake system, may mal‐ function. Only use Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle model.
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts are subject to strict quality control. Each part has been spe‐ cially developed, manufactured or selected for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and fine-tuned for them. Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts should be used.
More than 300,000 different Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts are available for Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply of Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts for
necessary service and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts delivery centers pro‐ vide for quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) (/ page 458) when ordering Mercedes­Benz Genuine Parts.
Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time of this Operator's Man‐ ual going to press. Country-specific differences are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This is also the case for systems and functions relevant to safety. Therefore, the equipment on your vehicle may differ from that in the descriptions and illus‐ trations.
The original purchase agreement for your vehicle contains a list of all of the systems in your vehi‐ cle.
Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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General notes
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Vehicle operation outside the USA or Canada
When you are abroad with your vehicle, observe the following points:
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service points or replacement parts may not be available immediately.
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unleaded fuel may not be available for vehi‐ cles with a catalytic converter. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.
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the fuel may have an extremely low octane number. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For more information, please consult an author‐ ized Mercedes‑Benz service center, or write to one of the following address:
in the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328
in Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Maintenance
Your customer advisor confirms the service in the service report.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro‐ gram offers technical help in the case of a breakdown. Yo ur calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada) You can find further information in the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty booklet (Canada). Yo u will find both in the vehicle docu‐ ment wallet.
Change of address or change of ownership
In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Notification of address change" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) on the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐ tomer Service (Canada) on 1-800-387-0100. We can then reach you in a timely fashion, if neces‐ sary.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all litera‐ ture in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner. If you have purchased a used vehi‐ cle, please send us the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
General notes
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Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Cus‐ tomer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Possible danger due to substances hazard‐ ous to health
In compliance with Proposition 65 ("Prop65"), the following detachable label has been added to each vehicle sold in California:
Operating safety
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WARNING Risk of accident due to mal‐ functions or system failures
If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this could result in malfunctions or system failures.
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Always have the prescribed service/ maintenance work as well any required repairs carried out at a qualified spe‐ cialist workshop.
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury as a result of incorrect modifications to electronic component parts
Modification to electronic components, their software or wiring could impair their function and/or the function of other networked com‐ ponent parts. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected.
As a result, they may no longer function as intended and/or endanger the operating safety of the vehicle.
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Never tamper with the wiring and elec‐ tronic component parts or their soft‐ ware.
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You should have all work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the "On-board electronics" section in "Technical data".
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WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable materials on hot parts of the exhaust system
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system.
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When driving on unpaved roads or off­road, regularly check the vehicle under‐ side.
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General notes
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Remove trapped plants or other flam‐ mable material.
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If there is damage, consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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NOTE Damage to the vehicle
In the following situations, in particular, there is a risk of damage to the vehicle:
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The vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a high curb or an unpaved road
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The vehicle is driven too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb, speed bump or pot‐ hole
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A heavy object strikes the underbody or chassis components
In situations such as this, the body, the underbody, chassis components, wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, may not absorb the loads that arise as intended.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, flam‐ mable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can collect between the underbody and the underbody paneling. These materials may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts on the exhaust system.
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Have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
or
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If driving safety is impaired while con‐ tinuing your journey, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions, and contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Declaration of conformity for wireless vehi‐ cle components
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com‐
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and
2) These devices must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the fol‐ lowing two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference, including interfer‐ ence that may cause undesired operation of the device."
USA: "Wireless charging system for mobile devi‐ ces (model: WMI2 Wireless Mobile Interface): this device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules."
The name and address of the responsible party is:
peiker acustic GmbH Max-Planck-Str. 28-32 61381 Friedrichsdorf Germany
General notes
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Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic devices at a quali‐ fied specialist workshop.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to con‐ necting devices to the diagnostics con‐ nection
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle, it may affect the operation of vehicle systems.
As a result, the operating safety of the vehi‐ cle could be affected.
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Only connect the vehicle diagnostics connection to devices which have been tested with regard to their use and are considered safe.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to objects in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle.
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Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so that they cannot get into the driver's footwell.
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Always install the floor mats securely and as prescribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals.
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Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another.
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NOTE Battery discharging from using devices connected to the diagnostics connection
Using devices at the diagnostics connection drains the battery.
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Check the charge level of the battery.
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If the charge level is low, charge the battery, e.g. by driving a considerable distance.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics con‐ nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor‐ mation being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions inspection during the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a quali‐ fied specialist workshop. It has the necessary special skills, tools and qualifications to cor‐ rectly carry out the work required on your vehi‐ cle. This particularly applies to safety-relevant works.
For the following, always have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen‐ ter:
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safety-relevant works
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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modifications as well as installations and conversions
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work on electronic components
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General notes
Mercedes‑Benz recommends a Mercedes‑Benz service center.
Correct use of the vehicle
If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information in particular when driving your vehicle:
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the safety notes in this manual
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technical data for the vehicle
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immedi‐ ately to have the problem diagnosed and recti‐ fied. If the problem is not resolved to your satis‐
faction, please discuss the problem again with an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or, if nec‐ essary, contact us at one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. Customer Relations Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Fed‐ eral Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
"National Tr affic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Tr affic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) (inside the USA), go to https://www.safercar.gov or write to Adminis‐ trator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Wash‐ ington, DC 20590, USA.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from: https:// www.safercar.gov
General notes
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Limited Warranty
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NOTE Damage to the vehicle arising from violation of these operating instruc‐ tions.
Damage to the vehicle can arise from viola‐ tion of these operating instructions.
This damage is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the New‑ or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
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Follow the instructions in these operat‐ ing instructions on proper operation of your vehicle as well as on possible vehi‐ cle damage.
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 rescue card con‐ tains the most important information about your
vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the routing of the electric lines.
Further information can be obtained at https:// www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.
Data storage
Electronic control units
Electronic control units are installed in your vehi‐ cle. Some of these are necessary for the safe operation of your vehicle, while some assist you when driving (driver assistance systems). In addition, your vehicle provides comfort and entertainment functions, which are also made possible by electronic control units.
Electronic control units contain data memories which can temporarily or permanently store technical information about the vehicle's operat‐ ing state, component loads, maintenance requirements and technical events or malfunc‐ tions.
In general, this information documents the state of a component part, a module, a system or the surroundings such as:
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Operating status of system components (e.g. fill levels, battery status, tire pressure)
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Status messages concerning the vehicle or its individual components (e.g. number of wheel revolutions/speed, longitudinal accel‐ eration, lateral acceleration, display of fas‐ tened seat belts)
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Malfunctions or faults in important system components (e.g. lights, brakes)
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Information on events leading to vehicle damage
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System reactions in special driving situations (e.g. airbag deployment, intervention of sta‐ bility control systems)
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Ambient conditions (e.g. temperature, rain sensor)
In addition to providing the actual control unit function, this data assists the manufacturer in detecting and rectifying malfunctions and opti‐ mizing vehicle functions. The majority of this
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