Get Light and visibility Guide for Mercedes CLA 4 Door Second Generation (2019-2024)

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InfInforormation about lighting systmation about lighting systems and yems and yourour

rresponsibilityesponsibility

The various lighting systems of the vehicle are

only aids. The driver of the vehicle is responsible

for correct vehicle illumination in accordance with

the prevailing light and visibility conditions, legal

requirements and trac situation.

Light switchLight switch

OperOperating tating the light switchhe light switch

W Le-hand standing lights

X Right-hand standing lights

T Parking lights and license plate lamp

Ã Automatic driving lights (preferred light

switch position)

L Low beam/high beam

R Switches the rear fog light on/o

When low beam is activated, the T indicator

lamp for the parking lights will be deactivated and

replaced by the L low-beam indicator lamp.

Always park your vehicle safely using sucient

lighting, in accordance with the relevant legal

stipulations.

NOOTETE Battery discharging by operating the

standing lights

Operating the standing lights over a period of

hours puts a strain on the battery.

Where possible, switch on the right X

or le W parking light.

If the battery is insuciently charged, the stand-

ing lights or parking lights will be switched o

automatically to facilitate the next engine start.

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The exterior lighting (except standing and parking

lights) will switch o automatically when the driv-

er's door is opened.

Observe the notes on surround lighting

(/ page 119).

Aututomatic dromatic driving lights functioniving lights function

When the vehicle is switched on, the parking

lamps, low beam and daytime running lamps are

switched on automatically depending on the ambi-

ent light.

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident when the low

beam is switched o in poor visibility

When the light switch is set to Ã, the low

beam may not be switched on automatically if

there is fog, snow or other causes of poor visi-

bility such as spray.

In such cases, turn the light switch to

The automatic driving lights are only an aid. You

are responsible for vehicle lighting.

Switc

Switching thing the rhe rear fear fog lights on orog lights on or oo

RReqequiruirements:ements:

The light switch is in the L or Ã posi-

tion.

Press the R button.

Please observe the country-specic laws on the

use of rear fog lamps.

OperOperating tating the combination switche combination switch fh for tor the lightshe lights

High beam

Turn signal light, right

High-beam asher

Turn signal light, le

Use the combination switch to activate the

desired function.

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SwitcSwitching on high beamhing on high beam

Turn the light switch to the L or Ã

position.

Push the combination switch in the direction

of arrow 1.

When the high beam is activated, the L

indicator lamp for low beam will be deactiva-

ted and replaced by the K indicator lamp

for high beam.

Switc

Switchinghing oo high beamhigh beam

Push the combination switch in the direction

of arrow 1 or pull it in the direction of arrow

High-beam

High-beam asherasher

Pull the combination switch in the direction of

arrow 3.

Tururn signal lightn signal light

TTo indicato indicatee brbriey:iey: push the combination

switch briey to the point of resistance in the

direction of arrow 2 or 4.

The corresponding turn signal light will ash

three times.

TTo indicato indicate continuouslye continuously:: push the combina-

tion switch beyond the point of resistance in

the direction of arrow 2 or 4.

Vehicles with Active Lane Change Assist:

A turn signal indicator activated by the

driver may continue to operate for the

duration of the lane change.

If the driver indicated directly beforehand

but a lane change was not immediately

possible, the turn signal indicator may acti-

vate automatically.

AActivctivating/deactivating/deactivating tating the hazarhe hazard wd wararning lightsning lights

Press button 1.

The hazard warning lights will switch on automati-

cally if:

The airbag has been deployed.

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CorCornernering lighting light

CorCornernering light functioning light function

The cornering light improves the illumination of

the road over a wide angle in the turning direc-

tion, enabling better visibility on tight curves, for

example. It can be activated only when the low

beam is switched on.

The function is active in the following cases:

At speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h) when the

turn signal light is switched on or the steering

wheel is turned

At speeds between 25 mph (40 km/h) and

43 mph (70 km/h) and when the steering

wheel is turned

Roundabout and intoundabout and interersection function:section function: the corner-

ing light will be activated on both sides based on

an evaluation of the vehicle's current GPS posi-

tion. It will remain active until aer the vehicle has

le the roundabout or the intersection.

AActivctive headlame headlampsps

AActivctive headlame headlamps functionps function

The headlamps follow the steering move-

ments.

Relevant areas are better illuminated during a

journey.

The functions are active when the high beam is

switched on.

AAdapdaptivtive Highbeam Assiste Highbeam Assist

AAdapdaptivtive Highbeam Assise Highbeam Assist functiont function

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident despite Adap-

tive Highbeam Assist

Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not react to:

Road users without lights, e.g. pedestrians

Road users with poor lighting, e.g. cyclists

Road users whose lighting is obstructed,

e.g. by a barrier

On very rare occasions, Adaptive Highbeam

Assist may fail to recognize other road users

with their own lighting, or may recognize them

too late.

In these, or in similar situations, the automatic

high beam will not be deactivated or will be

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activated despite the presence of other road

users.

Always observe the road and trac con-

ditions carefully and switch o the high

beam in good time.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into

account road, weather or trac conditions.

Detection may be restricted in the following

cases:

In poor visibility, e.g. fog, heavy rain or snow

If there is dirt on the sensors or the sensors

are obscured

Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You are

responsible for adjusting the vehicle's lighting to

the prevailing light, visibility and trac conditions.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist automatically switches

between the following types of light:

Low beam

High beam

At speeds greater than 19 mph (30 km/h):

If no other road users are detected, the high

beam will switch on automatically.

The high beam will switch o automatically in the

following cases:

At speeds below 16 mph (25 km/h)

If other road users are detected

If street lighting is sucient

The system's optical sensor is located behind

the windshield near the overhead control

panel.

Switc

Switching Ahing Adapdaptivtive Highbeam Assise Highbeam Assistt on/oon/o

SwitcSwitching onhing on

Turn the light switch to the Ã position.

Switch on the high beam using the combina-

tion switch.

If Adaptive Highbeam Assist is activated,

the _ indicator lamp will light up on the

central display section of the instrument dis-

play.

Switc

Switchinghing oo

Switch o the high beam using the combina-

tion switch.

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SeSetting ttting the ehe extxtererior lightingior lighting switcswitch-oh-o deladelay timey time

RReqequiruirements:ements:

The light switch is in the Ã position.

Multimedia system:

Settings

Light

Exterior Lighting Delay

Set the switch-o delay time.

When the vehicle engine is switched o, the

exterior lighting will be activated for the set

time.

SwitcSwitching thing the surrhe surround lightingound lighting on/oon/o

Multimedia system:

Settings

Light

Locator Lighting

When Locator Lighting is active, the exterior light-

ing lights up for 40 seconds aer the vehicle is

unlocked. When you start the vehicle, the sur-

round lighting is deactivated and the automatic

driving lights are activated.

Activate or deactivate the function.

IntIntererior lightingior lighting

AAdjusdjusting tting the inthe intererior lightingior lighting

FFrront ovont overerhead contrhead control panelol panel

p Front le reading lamp

| Automatic interior lighting control

c Front interior lighting

u Rear interior lighting

p Front right reading lamp

TTo switco switchh on/o:on/o: press button 1 – 5

accordingly.

ContrControl panel in tol panel in the grhe grab handleab handle

p Rear reading lamp

TTo switco switchh on/o:on/o: press button 1.

AAdjusdjusting tting the ambient lightinghe ambient lighting

Multimedia system:

Comfort

Ambient Lighting

SeSetting ttting the colorhe color

Select Color.

Set the desired color.

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AAdjusdjusting tting the brhe brightnessightness

Select Brightness.

Adjust the brightness.

Activctivating tating the brhe brightness fightness for zonesor zones

Select Brightness.

Select Brightness Zones.

Switch the function on or o.

Set the brightness for the desired zones.

Activctivating multi-color lightingating multi-color lighting

Select Color.

Select Multi-color.

Select a color combination.

Activctivating multi-color animationating multi-color animation

Select Color.

Select Multi-color Animation.

The chosen color combination will change at

predened intervals.

Activctivating wating welcome lightingelcome lighting

Select Color.

Select Welcome.

When the vehicle is unlocked, a special ambi-

ent lighting sequence will run.

Activctivating dependency on air conditioning seating dependency on air conditioning set-t-

tingstings

Select Color.

Select Climate.

If changes are made to the temperature set-

ting in the vehicle, the color of the ambient

lighting will change briey.

SwitcSwitching thing the inthe intererior lightingior lighting switcswitch-oh-o delaydelay

timetime on/oon/o

Multimedia system:

Settings

Light

Interior Lighting Delay

Switch the switch-o delay time on or o.

When this function is active, the interior light-

ing lights up for a short time aer the vehicle

is locked.

WWindshield wiper and windshield windshield wiper and windshield washer systasher systemem

SwitcSwitching thing the windshield wiperhe windshield wiperss on/oon/o

g Windshield wipers o

Ä Automatic wiping, normal

Å Automatic wiping, frequent

° Continuous wiping, slow

¯ Continuous wiping, fast

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Turn the combination switch to the corre-

sponding position 1 - 5.

Single wipe/wSingle wipe/washing:ashing: push the button on the

combination switch in the direction of arrow

í Single wipe

î Wiping with washer uid

Observe the notes on washing the vehicle in a

car wash (/ page 266).

RReplacing teplacing the windshield wiper bladeshe windshield wiper blades

WARNINGARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

windshield wipers are switched on while

wiper blades are being replaced

If the windshield wipers begin to move while

you are changing the wiper blades, you can be

trapped by the wiper arm.

Always switch o the windshield wipers

and vehicle before changing the wiper

blades.

MoMoving tving the wiper arhe wiper arms intms into to the rhe replacement posi-eplacement posi-

tiontion

Switch the vehicle on and then o again

immediately.

Within around 15 seconds, press and hold the

î button on the combination switch for

approximately three seconds (/ page 120).

The wiper arms will move into the replacement

position.

Remoemoving tving the wiper bladeshe wiper blades

Fold the wiper arms away from the windshield.

Hold the wiper arm with one hand. With the

other hand, turn the wiper blade away from

the wiper arm in the direction of arrow 1 as

far as it will go.

Slide catch 2 in the direction of arrow 3

until it engages in the removal position.

Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm in

the direction of arrow 4.

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InstInstalling talling the wiper bladeshe wiper blades

Insert the new wiper blade into the wiper arm

in the direction of arrow 1.

Slide catch 2 in the direction of arrow 3

until it engages in the locking position.

Make sure that the wiper blade is seated cor-

rectly.

Fold the wiper arms back onto the windshield.

Switch on the vehicle.

Press the î button on the combination

switch (/ page 120).

The wiper arms will return to their original

positions.

Switch o the vehicle.

Check the condition of the wiper blades regu-

larly and replace them in the event of visible

damage or ongoing smearing.

Maint

Maintenance displayenance display

Remove protective lm 1 from the mainte-

nance displays on the tips of the newly instal-

led wiper blades.

When the color of the maintenance displays

changes from black to yellow, replace the wiper

blades.

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The duration until the color changes varies

depending on the usage conditions.

MirrMirrorsors

OperOperating tating the outside mirrhe outside mirrorsors

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident due to adjust-

ing the vehicle settings while the vehicle is

in motion

You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-

lowing situations in particular:

If you adjust the driver's seat, the head

restraint, the steering wheel or the mirror

while the vehicle is in motion

If you fasten your seat belt while the vehi-

cle is in motion

Before starting the vehicle: in particular,

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,

steering wheel and mirror, and fasten

your seat belt.

WARNINGARNING Risk of accident due to mis-

judgment of distance when using the

front-passenger mirror

The outside mirror on the front passenger side

reects objects on a smaller scale. The

objects in view are in fact closer than they

appear.

Therefore, always look over your shoul-

der to check the actual distance

between you and the road users traveling

behind you.

TTo fo fold in or outold in or out:: briey press button 2.

TTo seto set:: press button 1 or 3 to select the

outside mirror to be adjusted.

Use button 4 to adjust the position of the

mirror glass.

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If the battery has been disconnected or com-

pletely discharged, you will have to reset the

outside mirrors. Only then will the automatic

mirror folding function work properly.

TTo ro reseteset:: briey press button 2.

An outside mirror that has been pushed out of

position can be engaged in position again as fol-

lows:

VVehicles witehicles without electrhout electricallically fy folding outsideolding outside

mirrmirrorors:s: manually move the outside mirror into

the correct position.

VVehicles witehicles with electrh electricallically fy folding outside mir-olding outside mir-

rrorors:s: press and hold button 2.

You will hear a click and the mirror will audibly

click into place. The outside mirror will now be

set to the correct position.

AAututomatic anti-glaromatic anti-glare mirre mirrorors functions function

WARNINGARNING Risk of acid burns and poison-

ing due to the anti-glare mirror electrolyte

Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an auto-

matic anti-glare mirror breaks.

The electrolyte is hazardous to health and cau-

ses irritation. It must not come into contact

with your skin, eyes, respiratory organs or

clothing or be swallowed.

If you come into contact with electrolyte,

observe the following:

Immediately rinse the electrolyte

from your skin with water and seek

medical attention.

If electrolyte comes into contact with

your eyes, immediately rinse them

thoroughly with clean water and seek

medical attention.

If the electrolyte is swallowed, imme-

diately rinse your mouth out thor-

oughly. Do not induce vomiting. Seek

medical attention immediately.

Immediately change out of clothing

which has been contaminated with

electrolyte.

If an allergic reaction occurs, seek

medical attention immediately.

The inside rearview mirror and the outside mirror

on the driver's side will automatically go into anti-

glare mode if light from a headlamp hits the sen-

sor on the inside rearview mirror.

Syst

System limitsem limits

The system will not go into anti-glare mode if:

The vehicle is switched o.

Reverse gear is engaged.

The interior lighting is switched on.

FFrront-passengont-passenger outside mirrer outside mirror paror parking positionking position

functionfunction

The parking position makes parking easier.

The front-passenger outside mirror will swivel

downwards in the direction of the rear wheel on

the front passenger's side when:

The parking position is stored (/ page 125).

The front-passenger mirror is selected.

Reverse gear is engaged.

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The front-passenger outside mirror will move back

to its original position when:

You shi the transmission to another transmis-

sion position.

You are traveling at a speed greater than

9 mph (15 km/h).

You press the button for the outside mirror on

the driver's side.

SSttororing ting the parhe parking position of tking position of the frhe front-ont-

passengpassenger outside mirrer outside mirror using revor using revererse gse gearear

SSttororinging

Press button 1 to select the front-passenger

outside mirror.

Engage reverse gear.

Move the front-passenger outside mirror into

the desired parking position using button 2.

Calling up

Press button 1 to select the front-passenger

outside mirror.

Engage reverse gear.

The front-passenger outside mirror will move

into the stored parking position.

AActivctivating/deactivating/deactivating tating the authe automatic mirromatic mirror for fold-old-

ing functioning function

Multimedia system:

Settings

Vehicle

Switch Automatic Folding on or o.

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