Get Driving and parking -> Automatic transmission Guide for Mercedes CLA 4 Door Second Generation (2019-2024)

ECO start/stop function is activated automati-

cally.

This function must be activated for each user

prole separately. Only when this function is

activated will the drive program and ECO

start/stop setting for the previous journey be

saved for the respective user prole.

DisplaDisplaying vying vehicle dataehicle data

Multimedia system:

Info

Select Vehicle.

The vehicle data is displayed.

DisplaDisplaying engine dataying engine data

Multimedia system:

Info

Select Engine.

The engine data is displayed.

The actual (maximum) values that can be ach-

ieved for engine output and engine torque

may deviate from the certied values within

the country-specic guidelines for permissible

tolerances (basis: UN-ECE No. 85 or country-

specic guidelines).

Inuencing variables that can inuence this

are, for example:

Sea level

Fuel grade

Outside temperature

Operating temperature of the engine

The values displayed serve only as orienta-

tion. The values for engine output and engine

torque shown on the media display may devi-

ate from the actual values.

Calling up tCalling up the fuel consumphe fuel consumption indicattion indicatoror

Multimedia system:

Info

Select Consumption.

The current and average fuel consumption is

displayed.

AAututomatic tromatic transmissionansmission

DIRECT SELECT levDIRECT SELECT leverer

FFunction of tunction of the DIRECT SELECT levhe DIRECT SELECT leverer

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident due to incor-

rect gearshiing

If the engine speed is higher than the idle

speed and you engage the transmission posi-

tion h or k, the vehicle may accelerate

sharply.

If you engage the transmission position

h or k when the vehicle is at a stand-

still, always depress the brake pedal

rmly and do not accelerate at the same

time.

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WARNINGARNING Risk of accident and injury due

to children le unattended in the vehicle

If children are le unsupervised in the vehicle,

they could, in particular:

open doors, thereby endangering other

persons or road users.

get out and be struck by oncoming trac.

operate vehicle equipment and become

trapped, for example.

In addition, the children could also set the

vehicle in motion, for example by:

releasing the parking brake.

changing the transmission position.

starting the vehicle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach

of children.

Use the DIRECT SELECT lever to switch the trans-

mission position. The current transmission posi-

tion is displayed in the instrument display.

Park position

Reverse gear

Neutral

Drive position

Eng

Engaging revaging revererse gse gear Rear R

Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT

SELECT lever upwards past the rst point of

resistance.

Eng

Engaging neutraging neutral Nal N

Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT

SELECT lever up or down to the rst point of

resistance.

To shi into neutral i with the vehicle

switched on, push the selector lever up or

down for several seconds to the rst point of

resistance.

Subsequently releasing the brake pedal will allow

you to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to push it or

tow it away.

Proceed as foceed as followollows if ys if you wou want tant the authe automaticomatic

trtransmission tansmission to ro remain in neutremain in neutralal ii eveven if ten if thehe

vvehicle is switcehicle is switchedhed oo or tor the drhe driviver's door iser's door is

opened:opened:

Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral

i when the vehicle is stationary.

Release the brake pedal.

Switch o the vehicle.

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If you then exit the vehicle leaving the Smart-

Key in the vehicle, the automatic transmission

remains in neutral i.

Eng

Engaging paraging park position Pk position P

Observe the notes on parking the vehicle

(/ page 149).

Depress the brake pedal until the vehicle

comes to a standstill.

When the vehicle is at a standstill, press but-

ton j.

When the transmission position display shows

j, the park position is engaged. If no trans-

mission position display j appears, secure

the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away.

Depending on the situation, it may take a

short time until j is engaged. Therefore,

always pay attention to the transmission posi-

tion display.

Park position j is engaged automatically if one

of the following conditions is met:

You switch the stationary vehicle o in trans-

mission position h or k.

You open the driver's door when the vehicle is

at a standstill or when driving at a very low

speed and the transmission position is h or

To maneuver with an open driver's door, open

the driver's door while at a standstill and

engage transmission position h or k again.

At very low outside temperatures below

approx. -4°F (-20°C), you may not be able to

shi the transmission from j to another

transmission position when the vehicle is

switched o. If this is the case, only change

the transmission position while the vehicle

switched on.

Eng

Engaging draging drivive position De position D

Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT

SELECT lever down past the rst point of

resistance.

When the automatic transmission is in transmis-

sion position h, it shis the gears automatically.

This depends, among other things, on the follow-

ing factors:

The selected drive program

The position of the accelerator pedal

The driving speed

PrProblems witoblems with th the trhe transmissionansmission

The trThe transmission has a fansmission has a faulty gaulty gearear shishi

Possible cause:

The transmission is losing oil.

Have the transmission checked at a qualied

specialist workshop immediately.

The acceler

The acceleration cation charharactactererisistics getics get wt wororse, andse, and

tthe trhe transmission no longansmission no longerer shis.shis.

Possible cause:

The transmission is in emergency operation

mode.

Stop the vehicle in accordance with the trac

conditions.

Shi the transmission to position j.

Switch o the vehicle.

Wait at least ten seconds.

Start the vehicle again.

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Shi the transmission to position h.

Have the transmission checked at a qualied

specialist workshop immediately.

ManualManual ggearearshiingshiing

NOOTETE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

Observe the notes in the Supplement.

You could otherwise fail to recognize

dangers.

When the automatic transmission is shied to

position h, you can manually shi it with the

steering wheel paddle shier. If permitted, the

automatic transmission shis to a higher or lower

gear depending on the steering wheel paddle

shier being pulled.

You have two options to manually shi the auto-

matic transmission:

Temporary setting

Permanent setting

The gears shi automatically when manual shiing

is deactivated.

Tememporporarary sey setting:tting:

TTo activo activatate:e: pull steering wheel paddle shier

1 or 2.

Manual shiing is activated for a short time.

The transmission position display shows p

and the current gear.

How long the manual shiing stays activated

is dependent on various factors.

Manual shiing can be automatically deactiva-

ted in the following cases:

Changing the drive program

Restarting the vehicle

When the transmission position h is

engaged again

Driving style

TToo shishi up:up: pull steering wheel paddle shier

TToo shishi dodown:wn: pull steering wheel paddle

shier 1.

If you pull and hold steering wheel paddle

shier

1, the transmission shis to the low-

est possible gear.

TTo deactivo deactivatate:e: pull steering wheel paddle

shier 2 and hold it in place.

The transmission position display shows h.

Perermanent semanent setting:tting:

Change to drive program =(/ page 140).

Select drive setting p (/ page 141).

GearGearshishi rrecommendationecommendation

The gearshi recommendation assists you in

adopting an economical driving style.

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If gearshi recommendation 1 appears next

to the transmission position display, shi to

the recommended gear.

Using kicUsing kickdokdownwn

Maximum accelerMaximum acceleration:ation: depress the accelera-

tor pedal beyond the pressure point.

To protect against engine overrev, the automatic

transmission shis up to the next gear when maxi-

mum engine speed has been reached.

Glide mode functionGlide mode function

NOOTETE Mercedes-AMG vehicles

Observe the notes in the Supplement.

You could otherwise fail to recognize

dangers.

With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode

helps you to reduce fuel consumption.

Glide mode is characterized by the following:

The combustion engine is disconnected from

the drivetrain and continues to run in neutral.

The transmission position display h is shown

in green.

Glide mode is activated if the following conditions

are met:

Drive program ; is selected.

The speed is within a suitable range.

The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep

uphill or downhill inclines or tight curves.

You do not depress the accelerator or brake

pedal (except for light brake applications).

Glide mode can also be activated if you have

selected the "Eco" setting for the drive in the

drive program =.

Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the con-

ditions is no longer met.

Vehicles witehicles with Ah Activctive Diste Distance Assisance Assist DISt DISTRTRONIC:ONIC:

when Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is active,

the glide mode function is not available.

Glide mode can also be prevented by the following

parameters:

Incline

Downhill gradient

Temperature

Height

Speed

Operating status of the engine

Trac situation

Glide mode can be ended by pressing a steer-

ing wheel paddle shier (/ page 145).

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FFunction of tunction of the 4MAhe 4MATICTIC

4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are driven.

Together with ESP

and 4ETS, 4MATIC improves

the traction of your vehicle whenever a driven

wheel spins due to insucient traction.

If you fail to adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can

neither reduce the risk of an accident nor override

the laws of physics. 4MATIC cannot take account

of road, weather and trac conditions. 4MATIC is

only an aid. You are responsible especially for

maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in

front, for vehicle speed, for braking in good time

and for staying in lane.

In wintry road conditions, the maximum eect

of 4MATIC can be achieved only if you use

winter tires (M+S tires), with snow chains if

necessary.

RRefuelingefueling

RRefueling tefueling the vhe vehicleehicle

WARNINGARNING Risk of re or explosion from

fuel

Fuels are highly ammable.

Fire, open ames, smoking and creating

sparks must be avoided.

Before refueling, switch o the vehicle

and, if installed, the stationary heater,

and leave them switched o during refu-

eling.

WARNINGARNING Risk of injury from fuels

Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your

health.

Do not swallow fuel or let it come into

contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Do not inhale fuel vapor.

Keep children away from fuel.

Keep doors and windows closed during

the refueling process.

If you or other people come into contact with

fuel, observe the following:

Immediately rinse fuel o your skin with

soap and water.

If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,

immediately rinse them thoroughly with

clean water. Seek medical attention

immediately.

If you swallow fuel, seek medical atten-

tion immediately. Do not induce vomit-

ing.

Change immediately out of clothing that

has come into contact with fuel.

WARNINGARNING Risk of re and explosion due

to electrostatic charge

Electrostatic charge can ignite fuel vapor.

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