Get Driving and parking -> Refuelling Guide for Mercedes CLA 4 Door First Generation (2013-2018)

Before the engine speed reaches the red area,

an upshift indicator will be shown on the multi-

function display.

Shift to recommended gear : when mes-

sage ; is shown in the multifunction display.

Kickdown

For maximum acceleration, depress the

accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point.

The automatic transmission shifts to a lower

gear depending on the engine speed.

Shift back up once the desired speed is

reached.

During kickdown, you cannot shift gears using

the steering wheel gearshift paddles.

If you apply full throttle, the automatic trans-

mission shifts up to the next gear when the

maximum engine speed is reached. This pre-

vents the engine from overrevving.

Mercedes-AMG vehicles: it is only possible to

use kickdown in temporary manual drive pro-

gram M. When manual drive program M is selec-

ted permanently, kickdown is not possible.

Problems with the transmission

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

The transmission has

problems shifting gear.

The transmission is losing oil.

Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop

immediately.

The acceleration ability

is deteriorating.

The transmission no lon-

ger shifts into all of the

gears.

Reverse gear can no lon-

ger be engaged.

The transmission is in emergency mode.

Stop.

Shift the transmission to position P.

Switch off the engine.

Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.

Shift the transmission to position D.

Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop

immediately.

Refuelling

Important safety notes

WARNING

Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel

incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-

sion.

You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating

sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine

and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before

refuelling.

WARNING

Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health.

There is a danger of injury.

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Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact

with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel

vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil-

dren.

If you or others come into contact with fuel,

observe the following:

Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin

with water and soap immediately.

If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor-

oughly with clean water immediately. Seek

immediate medical attention.

If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-

cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.

Change any clothing that has come into

contact with fuel immediately.

WARNING

Electrostatic charge can cause sparks and

thereby ignite fuel vapours. There is a risk of

fire and explosion.

Always touch the vehicle body before opening

the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump

nozzle. This discharges any electrostatic

charge that may have built up.

WARNING

Vehicles with a diesel engine:

If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash

point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of

pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running,

components in the exhaust system may over-

heat unnoticed. There is a risk of fire.

Never refuel with petrol. Never add petrol to

diesel fuel.

Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a

petrol engine. Do not switch on the ignition if

you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.

Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system.

Even small amounts of the wrong fuel can

result in damage to the fuel system and the

engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop

and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained

completely.

Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a

diesel engine. Do not switch on the ignition if

you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.

Otherwise, fuel can enter the fuel system.

Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could

result in damage to the fuel system and the

engine. The repair costs are high. Notify a

qualified specialist workshop and have the

fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.

Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the

fuel system.

Take care not to spill any fuel on painted

surfaces. You could otherwise damage the

paintwork.

Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can.

The fuel lines and/or the fuel injection system

could otherwise be blocked by particles from

the fuel can.

Do not get back into the vehicle during the refu-

elling process; Otherwise, electrostatic charge

could build up again.

If you overfill the fuel tank, some fuel may spray

out when you remove the fuel pump nozzle.

Further information on fuel and fuel quality

(Y page 327).

Refuelling

General notes

Observe the important safety notes

(Y page 152).

The fuel filler flap is unlocked/locked automat-

ically when you unlock/lock the vehicle with the

key.

The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed

æ in the instrument cluster. The arrow next

to the filling pump indicates the side of the vehi-

cle.

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Opening the fuel filler flap

To open the fuel filler flap

;

Tyre pressure table

To insert the fuel filler cap

Instruction label on the fuel type to be refu-

elled

Switch off the engine.

Remove the key from the ignition lock.

or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function

or KEYLESS‑GO:

Open the driver's door.

The vehicle electronics now have status 0.

This is the same as the key having been

removed.

Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of

arrow :.

The fuel filler flap swings open.

Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and

remove it.

Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the

inside of fuel filler flap ;.

Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel

pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and

refuel.

Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle

switches off.

Vehicles with a diesel engine: the filler neck is

designed for refuelling at diesel filling pumps.

Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops

filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak

out.

Closing the fuel filler flap

Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn

clockwise until it engages audibly.

Close the fuel filler flap.

Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehi-

cle.

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Problems with the fuel and fuel tank

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

Fuel is leaking from the

vehicle.

The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.

WARNING

There is a risk of fire or explosion.

Apply the electric parking brake.

Switch off the engine.

Remove the key from the ignition lock.

or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function or KEYLESS‑GO:

Open the driver's door.

The vehicle electronics now have status 0. This is the same as the

key having been removed.

Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The engine does not

start.

The fuel tank of a vehicle with a diesel engine has been run completely

dry.

Refuel the vehicle with at least 5 litres of diesel.

Turn the ignition on for approximately ten seconds (Y page 133).

Start the engine continuously for a maximum of ten seconds until it

runs smoothly.

If the engine does not start:

Turn the ignition on again for a maximum of ten seconds

(Y page 133).

Start the engine again continuously for a maximum of ten seconds

until it runs smoothly.

If the engine does not start after three attempts:

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The fuel filler flap cannot

be opened.

The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.

Unlock the vehicle (Y page 76).

The key battery is weak or discharged.

Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element (Y page 78).

The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jammed.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Parking

Important safety notes

WARNING

Flammable material such as leaves, grass or

twigs may ignite if they come into contact with

hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust

gas flow. There is a risk of fire.

Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate-

rial can come into contact with hot vehicle

components. In particular, do not park on dry

grassland or harvested grain fields.

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