2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA COUPE Owner’s Manual

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe is a thrilling mix of a sleek design, dynamic performance, and modern luxury. With its irresistible charm, it redefines the compact luxury market. Elegantly shaped lines and a bold, sporty stance give the CLA Coupe an eye-catching appeal. Its carefully crafted interior is made with high-quality materials and cutting-edge technology, creating an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and connected. With a range of powerful engines, precise handling, and a focus on fuel efficiency, the CLA Coupe is a fun car to drive that combines excitement and usefulness in a seamless way. The 2014 CLA Coupe represents Mercedes-Benz’s unwavering commitment to excellence. It is a symbol of luxury and excitement that invites car lovers to enjoy the thrill of driving in a small but special package.

Cockpit

1. Steering wheel paddle shifters 151
2. Combination switch 110
3. Instrument cluster 31
4. Horn
5. DIRECT SELECT lever 146
6. PARKTRONIC warning display 178
7. Overhead control panel 36
8. Climate control systems 124
9. Ignition lock 141
10. Adjusts the steering wheel 102
11. Cruise control lever 166
12. Electric parking brake 158
13. Light switch 108
14. Diagnostics connection 25
15. Opens the hood 282

Automatic transmission

Important safety notes

WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R, always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
The automatic transmission switches to neutral position N when you switch off the engine. The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehicle from rolling away by applying the parking brake.

Bear in mind that the power transmission between the engine and the transmission is interrupted when the engine is switched off.
To prevent the vehicle from rolling away:

• when the engine is switched off and the vehicle is stationary shift the automatic transmission to park position P and
• apply the electric parking brake

Transmission positions

Park position
This prevents the vehicle from roll-ing away when stopped.
Do not shift the transmission into
position P (Y page 149) unless the vehicle is stationary. The parking lock should not be used as a brake when parking. Always apply the electronic parking brake in addition to the parking lock in order to secure the vehicle.
If the vehicle electronics are malfunctioning, the transmission may be locked in position P. Have the vehicle electronics checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
Park position P is automatically engaged if:

• you switch off the engine using the SmartKey and remove the SmartKey
• you switch off the engine using the SmartKey or using the Start/Stop button and open the driver’s door or front-passenger door
• the driver’s door is opened when the vehicle is stationary or driv-ing at very low speed and the transmission is in position D or R

Reverse gear
Only shift the transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary.

Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to N while driving. Otherwise, the automatic transmission could be damaged.
No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or tow it.
If ESP® is deactivated or faulty: shift the transmission to position N if the vehicle is in danger of skidding, e.g. on icy roads.
If you switch the engine off with the transmission in position R or D, the automatic transmission shifts to N automatically.

Features

Stolen vehicle recovery service
If your vehicle has been stolen:

• Notify the police. The police will issue a numbered incident report.
• This number will be forwarded to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-ter together with your PIN.
  The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center then tries to locate the system. The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center contacts you and the local law enforcement agency if the vehicle is located.
  However, only the law enforcement agency is informed of the location of the vehicle.
  If the anti-theft alarm system is activated for longer than 30 seconds, the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center is automatically notified.

Vehicle Health Check
With the Vehicle Health Check, the Customer Assistance Center can provide improved sup-port for problems with your vehicle. During an existing call, vehicle data is transferred to the Customer Assistance Center.
The customer service representative can use the received data to decide what kind of assistance is required. You are then, for example, guided to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or a recovery vehicle is called.
If vehicle data needs to be transferred during an MB Info call or a Roadside Assistance call, this is initiated by the Customer Assistance Center.
The Roadside Assistance Connected message appears in the display. If the Vehicle
Health Check can be started, the Request for Vehicle Diagnostics Received Start vehicle diagnostics? message
appears in the display.

• Press the Yes button to confirm the message.
• When the Vehicle Diagnostics Please Start Ignition message appears: turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock (Y page 147).
• If the Please follow the instructions received by phone and move your vehicle to a safe position.
  a message appears: please follow the instructions received by phone and move your vehicle to a safe position.
  The message in the display disappears.
  The vehicle operating state check begins. During this procedure, you will see the Vehicle Diagnostics Active message.
  If you select Cancel, the Vehicle Health Check is canceled completely.
  When the check is complete, the Sending
  vehicle diagnostics data. (Voice connection may be interrupted dur‐
  ing data transfer) message appears. The vehicle data can now be sent.
• Press the OK button to confirm the message.
  The voice connection with the Customer Assistance Center is terminated.
  The Vehicle Diagnostics: Transfer‐ring Data… message appears. The vehicle data is sent to the Customer
  Assistance Center.

Depending on what the customer service representative agreed with you, the voice connection is re-established after the transfer is complete. If necessary, you will be contacted at a later time by another means, e.g. by e-mail or phone.
Another function of the Vehicle Health Check is the transfer of service data to the Customer Assistance Center. If a service is due, the dis-play shows a message to this effect together with information about any special offers at your workshop.
This information can also be called up under “Owners Online” at http://www.mbusa.com.

Loading the vehicle

Instruction labels for tires and loads
WARNING
Overloaded tires can overheat, causing a blowout. Overloaded tires can also impair the steering and driving characteristics and lead to brake failure. There is a risk of accident.
Observe the load rating of the tires. The load rating must be at least half of the GAWR of your vehicle. Never overload the tires by exceeding the maximum load.

Two instruction labels on your vehicle show the maximum possible load.

1. The Tire and Loading Information placard is on the B-pillar on the driver’s side. The Tire and Loading Information placard shows the maximum permissible number of occupants and the maximum permissible vehicle load. It also contains details of the tire sizes and corresponding pres-sures for tires mounted at the factory.
2. The vehicle identification plate is on the B- pillar on the driver’s side. The vehicle identification plate informs you of the gross vehicle weight rating. It is made up of the vehicle weight, all vehicle occu-pants, the fuel and the cargo. You can also find information about the maximum gross axle weight rating on the front and rear axle.
   The maximum gross axle weight rating is the maximum weight that can be carried by one axle (front or rear axle). Never exceed the maximum load or the maximum gross axle weight rating for the front or rear axle.

Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating
Specification for maximum gross vehicle weight : is listed in the Tire and Loading Information placard: “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs.”
The gross weight of all vehicle occupants, load, luggage and trailer load/lose weight (if applicable) must not exceed the specified value.
The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustration are examples. The maximum permissible load is vehicle-specific and may devi-ate from the data shown here. The maxi-mum permissible load that applies for your vehicle can be found on your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information placard.

Number of seats
Maximum number of seats : indicates the maximum number of occupants allowed to travel in the vehicle. This information can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
The specifications shown on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustration are examples. The number of seats is vehicle-specific and can differ from the details shown. The number of seats in your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Load-ing Information placard.

Determining the correct load limit
Step-by-step instructions
The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.

• Step 1: Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s Tire and Loading Information placard.
• Step 2: Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
• Step 3: Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilo-grams or XXX lbs.
• X Step 4: The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs and there will be five 150-lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1,400 Ò 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
• Step 5: Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capa-city calculated in step 4.
• Step 6 (if applicable): If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Refer to this Operator’s Manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and lug-gage load capacity of your vehicle (page 327).

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