Get Seats and stowing Guide for Mercedes CLA 4 Door Third Generation (2025-2026)

Notes on the correct driver's seat position

WARNING 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.

Ensure the following when adjusting steering

wheel 1, seat belt 2 and driver's seat 3:

You are sitting as far away from the driver's air

bag as possible, taking the following points

into consideration:

You are sitting in an upright position

Your thighs are slightly supported by the seat

cushion

Your legs are not fully extended and you can

depress the pedals properly

The back of your head is supported at eye

level by the center of the head restraint

You can hold the steering wheel with your

arms slightly bent

You can move your legs freely

You can see all the displays on the driver dis-

play clearly

You have a good overview of the trac condi-

tions

Observe the notes on correctly fastening the

seat belt (/ page 38).

Vehicles with an AMG Performance seat: if the

front passenger seat is unoccupied, this can lead

to noise caused by the seat belt tongue knocking

against the seat. You can prevent this by sliding

the seat belt tongue upwards with the seat belt

adjuster clip. If the front passenger seat is occu-

pied, ensure that the seat belt adjuster clip is

pushed down. Only then will the seat belt t

snugly against the body.

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Notes on grab handles

WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

load on the grab handles

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

be damaged or come loose from its anchor-

age. This may result in injuries.

Use the grab handles only to stabilize the

seating position or to assist in getting in

and out of the seat.

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Adjusting the front seat manually (without Seat

Comfort Package)

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seats are adjusted by children

Children could become trapped if they adjust

the seats, particularly when unattended.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when

adjusting the seat

When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle

occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the

seat guide rail.

When adjusting a seat, make sure that

no one has any part of their body within

the sweep of the seat.

Observe the safety notes on "Air bags" and "Chil-

dren in the vehicle".

WARNING Risk of accident due to the

driver's seat not being engaged

The driver's seat may move unexpectedly

while driving.

This could cause you to lose control of the

vehicle.

Always make sure that the driver's seat

is engaged before starting the vehicle.

WARNING 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.

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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seat height is adjusted carelessly

If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or

other vehicle occupants could be trapped and

thereby injured.

Children in particular could accidentally press

the electrical seat adjustment buttons and

become trapped.

While moving the seats, make sure that

hands or other body parts do not get

under the lever assembly of the seat

adjustment system.

WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being installed or being

adjusted incorrectly

If head restraints have not been installed or

have not been adjusted correctly, there is an

increased risk of injury in the head and neck

area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when

braking.

Always drive with the head restraints

installed.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the center of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

Do not interchange the head restraints of the

front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be

able to adjust the height and angle of the head

restraints correctly.

Adjust the head restraint fore-and-a position so

that it is as close as possible to the back of your

head.

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

an incorrect seat position

The seat belt does not oer the intended level

of protection if you have not moved the seat

backrest to an almost vertical position.

In particular, you could slip beneath the seat-

belt and become injured.

Adjust the seat properly before begin-

ning your journey.

Always ensure that the seat backrest is

in an almost vertical position and that

the shoulder belt is routed across the

center of your shoulder.

WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

load on the grab handles

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

be damaged or come loose from its anchor-

age. This may result in injuries.

Use the grab handles only to stabilize the

seating position or to assist in getting in

and out of the seat.

WARNING Risk of potentially fatal injuries

due to objects trapped under the front

passenger seat

Objects trapped under the front passenger

seat may interfere with the function of the

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automatic front passenger air bag shuto or

damage the system.

Do not stow any objects under the front

passenger seat.

When the front passenger seat is occu-

pied, ensure that no objects have

become trapped beneath the front

passenger seat.

Adjusting the seat fore-and-a position

Li lever 1 and slide the seat into the

desired position.

Make sure that the seat is engaged.

To adjust the seat height: push or pull lever 2

until the desired position has been reached.

To adjust the seat backrest inclination: turn

handwheel 3 forwards and backwards until

the desired position has been reached.

Adjusting the front seat mechanically (with Seat

Comfort Package)

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seats are adjusted by children

Children could become trapped if they adjust

the seats, particularly when unattended.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when

adjusting the seat

When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle

occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the

seat guide rail.

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When adjusting a seat, make sure that

no one has any part of their body within

the sweep of the seat.

Observe the safety notes on "Airbags" and "Chil-

dren in the vehicle".

WARNING Risk of accident due to the

driver's seat not being engaged

The driver's seat may move unexpectedly

while driving.

This could cause you to lose control of the

vehicle.

Always make sure that the driver's seat

is engaged before starting the vehicle.

WARNING 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.

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the

seat height is adjusted carelessly

If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or

other vehicle occupants could be trapped and

thereby injured.

Children in particular could accidentally press

the electrical seat adjustment buttons and

become trapped.

While moving the seats, make sure that

hands or other body parts do not get

under the lever assembly of the seat

adjustment system.

WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being installed or being

adjusted incorrectly

If head restraints have not been installed or

have not been adjusted correctly, there is an

increased risk of injury in the head and neck

area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when

braking.

Always drive with the head restraints

installed.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the center of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

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Do not interchange the head restraints of the

front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be

able to adjust the height and angle of the head

restraints correctly.

Adjust the head restraint fore-and-a position so

that it is as close as possible to the back of your

head.

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

an incorrect seat position

The seat belt does not oer the intended level

of protection if you have not moved the seat

backrest to an almost vertical position.

In particular, you could slip beneath the seat-

belt and become injured.

Adjust the seat properly before begin-

ning your journey.

Always ensure that the seat backrest is

in an almost vertical position and that

the shoulder belt is routed across the

center of your shoulder.

WARNING Risk of injury due to excessive

load on the grab handles

If you apply your full body weight to the grab

handle or pull it abruptly, the grab handle may

be damaged or come loose from its anchor-

age. This may result in injuries.

Use the grab handles only to stabilize the

seating position or to assist in getting in

and out of the seat.

WARNING Risk of potentially fatal injuries

due to objects trapped under the front

passenger seat

Objects trapped under the front passenger

seat may interfere with the function of the

automatic front passenger air bag shuto or

damage the system.

Do not stow any objects under the front

passenger seat.

When the front passenger seat is occu-

pied, ensure that no objects have

become trapped beneath the front

passenger seat.

Adjusting the seat fore-and-a position

Li lever 2 and slide the seat into the

desired position.

Make sure that the seat is engaged.

To adjust the seat cushion length (driver's

seat only): li lever 1 and slide the front sec-

tion of the seat cushion forwards or back-

wards.

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To adjust the seat cushion inclination: turn

handwheel 3 forwards and backwards until

the desired position has been reached.

To adjust the seat height: push or pull lever 4

until the desired position has been reached.

To adjust the seat backrest inclination: turn

handwheel 5 forwards and backwards until

the desired position has been reached.

Adjusting the front seat electrically

You can adjust the seats when the vehicle is

switched o.

Seat backrest inclination

Seat height

Seat cushion inclination

Seat fore-and-a position

Save the settings with the memory function

(/ page 106).

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support

Higher

Soer

Lower

Firmer

Use buttons 1 to 4 to adjust the contour of

the backrest.

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Head restraints

▌Adjusting the front seat head restraints man-

ually

WARNING 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.

WARNING Risk of injury due to head

restraints not being installed or being

adjusted incorrectly

If head restraints have not been installed or

have not been adjusted correctly, there is an

increased risk of injury in the head and neck

area, e.g. in the event of an accident or when

braking.

Always drive with the head restraints

installed.

Before driving o, make sure for every

vehicle occupant that the center of the

head restraint supports the back of the

head at about eye level.

Do not interchange the head restraints of the

front and rear seats. Otherwise, you will not be

able to adjust the height and angle of the head

restraints correctly.

Adjust the head restraint fore-and-a position so

that it is as close as possible to the back of your

head.

For vehicles with sports seats, it is not possible to

adjust the front head restraints.

To raise: pull the head restraint up.

To lower: press release knob 1 in the direc-

tion of the arrow and push the head restraint

down.

To move forwards: press release knob 2 and

pull the head restraint forwards.

To move backwards: press release knob 2

and push the head restraint backwards.

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▌Adjusting the head restraints of the rear seats

manually

In vehicles with sports seats, it is not possible to

adjust the outer head restraints.

To raise: pull the head restraint up.

To lower: press release knob 1 and push the

head restraint down.

▌Installing/removing the rear seat head

restraints

Removing

Release the rear seat backrest and fold it for-

wards slightly (/ page 110).

Pull the head restraint upwards as far as it will

go.

Push release knob 1 in the direction of the

arrow and pull out the head restraint.

Installing

Insert the head restraint such that the notches

on the bar are on the le when viewed in the

direction of travel.

Push the head restraint down until it engages.

Fold the rear seat backrest back until it

engages.

Setting automatic seat adjustment

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-

ing adjustment of the driver's seat aer

calling up a driver prole

Selecting a user prole may trigger an adjust-

ment of the driver's seat to the position saved

under the user prole. You or other vehicle

occupants could be injured in the process.

Make sure that when the position of driv-

er's seat is being adjusted using the mul-

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timedia system, no people or body parts

are in the seat's range of movement.

If there is a risk of someone becoming trap-

ped, immediately stop the adjustment process

by:

a) Pressing the warning message on the

central display.

b) Pressing a position button of the

memory function or a seat adjustment

switch in the driver's door.

The adjustment process is stopped.

Multimedia system:

Comfort

Seat

Automatic Seat Positioning

Manually adjusting driver's seat and steering

wheel position to body size

The vehicle calculates a suitable driver's seat and

steering wheel position on the basis of the driver's

body size and sets this directly.

To set the unit of measurement: select cm or

ft/in.

Set the size using the scale.

Select Start Positioning.

The driver's seat and steering wheel position

is adjusted to the body size that has been set.

You can also congure these settings via the

Mercedes me user account for your user pro-

le. By synchronizing the proles in the vehi-

cle and the Mercedes me connect proles,

you can carry over these settings for your

vehicle. Further information about synchroniz-

ing user proles .

If the driver's seat and steering wheel position

calculated by the vehicle is not practical or

comfortable, it can be manually adapted at

any time via the control buttons.

The outside mirrors are not set via this func-

tion. Instead, they have to be set manually via

the operating switches.

Resetting seat settings

Multimedia system:

Comfort

Seat

Select Reset.

Select ß for the desired seat.

The settings for the selected seat are reset.

Switching the seat heating on/o

WARNING Risk of burns due to repeatedly

switching on the seat heating

Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can

cause the seat cushion and seat backrest pad-

ding to become very hot.

In particular, the health of persons with limited

temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to

react to high temperatures may be aected or

they may even suer burn-like injuries.

Do not repeatedly switch on the seat

heating.

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To protect against overheating, the seat heating

may be temporarily deactivated aer it has been

switched on repeatedly.

NOTE Damage to the seats caused by

objects or documents when the seat heat-

ing is switched on

When the seat heating is switched on, over-

heating may occur due to objects or docu-

ments placed on the seats, e.g. seat cushions

or child seats. This could cause damage to the

seat surface.

Make sure that no objects or documents

are on the seats when the seat heating is

switched on.

Requirements

The power supply is switched on.

Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired

heating level is set.

Depending on the heating level, up to three

indicator lamps will light up. If all indicator

lamps are o, the seat heating is switched o.

The seat heating will automatically switch

down from the three heating levels aer 8, 10

and 20 minutes until the seat heating

switches o.

Switching the seat ventilation on/o

Requirements

The power supply is switched on.

Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired

blower setting has been reached.

Depending on the blower setting, up to three

indicator lamps will light up. If all indicator

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lamps are o, the seat ventilation is switched

o.

Steering wheel

Adjusting the steering wheel manually

WARNING 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.

WARNING Risk of entrapment for children

when adjusting the steering wheel

Children could injure themselves if they adjust

the steering wheel.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

Unlocking

Fold release lever 1 down as far as it will go.

Adjust height 2 and distance 3 to the

steering wheel.

Locking

Fold release lever 1 up as far as it will go.

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Check and make sure that the steering col-

umn is locked by moving the steering wheel.

Switching the steering wheel heater on/o

Depending on the vehicle version, the steering

wheel heater can be switched on/o via a switch

on the steering wheel.

Requirements

The vehicle is switched on.

To switch on: push the switch to position 1.

If the indicator lamp

3 lights up, the steering

wheel heater is switched on.

To switch o: push the switch to position 2.

When you switch the vehicle o, the steering

wheel heater will switch o.

Easy entry and exit feature

Using the easy entry and exit feature

WARNING Risk of accident when pulling

away during the adjustment process of

the easy entry and exit feature

You could lose control of the vehicle.

Always wait until the adjustment process

is complete before driving o.

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped dur-

ing adjustment of the easy entry and exit

feature

You and other vehicle occupants could

become trapped.

Ensure that no-one has any body parts in

the range of movement of the seat.

If there is a risk of becoming trapped by the

driver's seat:

Press the seat adjustment switch.

The adjustment process will be stopped.

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You can stop the adjustment process by pressing

one of the memory function position switches.

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if

children activate the easy entry and exit

feature

Children could become trapped if they acti-

vate the easy entry and exit feature, particu-

larly when unattended.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

If the easy entry and exit feature is active, the

driver's seat will move into an ideal position for

entering or exiting the vehicle and the seat back-

rest will adjust to a more upright position in the

following situations:

You switch o the vehicle when the driver's

door is open.

You open the driver's door when the vehicle is

switched o.

The driver's seat only moves forwards or

backwards if it is not already in an ideal posi-

tion for entering or exiting the vehicle.

The seat backrest will then move forwards

only if it is not already at the front of the back-

rest adjustment range.

The driver's seat will move back to the last drive

position when:

You switch the vehicle on when the driver's

door is closed.

You close the driver's door when the vehicle is

switched on.

The last drive position will be saved when:

If you switch o the vehicle.

You call up the seat settings via the memory

function.

You save the seat settings via the memory

function.

Setting the easy entry and exit feature

Requirements:

Automatic seat adjustment is activated

(/ page 100).

Multimedia system:

Settings

Vehicle

Comfort

Easy Entry And Exit Feature

Select Steering Wheel & Seat, Steering

Wheel Only

or Off.

If you are using an individual user prole, this

information is used for the easy entry and exit

feature. This will cause the driver's seat and

steering wheel to move into the correct posi-

tion automatically .

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Memory function

WARNING Risk of an accident if the mem-

ory function is used while driving

If you use the memory function on the driver's

side while driving, you could lose control of

the vehicle as a result of the adjustments

being made.

Only use the memory function on the

driver's side when the vehicle is station-

ary.

WARNING Risk of entrapment when

adjusting the seat with the memory func-

tion

When the memory function adjusts the seat or

steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-

pants – particularly children – could become

trapped.

During the adjusting process of the

memory function, ensure that no body

parts are in the sweep of the seat or the

steering wheel.

If somebody becomes trapped, immedi-

ately release the memory function posi-

tion button.

The adjustment process is stopped.

WARNING Danger of entrapment when

memory function is activated by children

When children activate the memory function,

they can get trapped, especially if they are

unsupervised.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

You can use the memory function when the vehi-

cle is switched o.

Seat adjustments for up to three people can be

stored and called up using the memory function.

You can save settings for the following systems:

Seat, backrest and head restraint

Outside mirrors

Operating the memory function

Storing

Set the desired position for all systems.

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Briey press memory button V and then

press preset position 4, T or U

within three seconds.

An acoustic signal sounds. The settings are

stored.

To call up: press and briey hold one of preset

position buttons 4, T or U.

Aer releasing the button, all systems are

moved into the stored position.

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Notes on loading the vehicle

DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust

gases can enter the vehicle interior if the trunk

lid is open when the engine is running, espe-

cially if the vehicle is in motion.

Always switch o the engine before

opening the trunk lid.

Never drive with the trunk lid open.

Objects in the deployment area of an air bag may

prevent the air bag from functioning correctly.

Also observe the notes on air bags (/ page 52).

WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured

items in the vehicle

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or

not secured suciently, they could slip, tip

over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi-

cle occupants.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around.

Before the journey, secure objects, lug-

gage or loads against slipping or tipping

over.

WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed

incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around

and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup

holders, open storage spaces and mobile

phone brackets cannot always retain all

objects they contain.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around in such

situations.

Always make sure that objects do not

protrude from storage spaces, parcel

nets or storage nets.

Close the lockable storage spaces before

starting a journey.

Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the trunk.

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WARNING Risk of accident from objects in

the driver's footwell and front-passenger

footwell

Objects in the driver's footwell and front-

passenger footwell may impede pedal travel or

block a depressed pedal.

This jeopardizes the operating and road safety

of the vehicle.

Stow all objects in the vehicle securely

so that they cannot get into the driver's

footwell or front-passenger footwell.

Always install the oor mats securely

and as prescribed in order to ensure that

there is always sucient clearance for

the pedals.

Do not use loose oor mats and do not

lay multiple oor mats on top of one

another.

Vehicles with automatic front-passenger air bag

shuto: objects trapped under the front-

passenger seat may interfere with the function of

the automatic front-passenger air bag shuto or

damage the system. Please observe the notes on

the function of automatic front-passenger air bag

shuto (/ page 42).

WARNING ‑ Risk of accident or injury

when using the cup holder while the vehi-

cle is moving

The cup holder cannot secure containers

while the vehicle is moving.

If you use a cup holder while the vehicle is

moving, the container may be ung around

and liquids may be spilled. The vehicle occu-

pants may come into contact with the liquid

and if it is hot, they could be scalded. You

could be distracted from trac conditions and

you may lose control of the vehicle.

Only use the cup holder when the vehicle

is stationary.

Only use the cup holder for containers of

the right size.

Close the container, particularly if the

liquid is hot.

NOTE Damage to the cup holder

The cup holder can be damaged when folding

back the rear armrest. When open, the cup

holder can be damaged by body weight.

The rear armrest can only be folded back

when the cup holder is closed.

Do not sit or support yourself on the cup

holder when it is open.

NOTE Damage to the rear armrest due to

body weight

When folded out, the rear armrest can be

damaged by body weight.

Do not sit or support yourself on the rear

seat armrest.

WARNING Risk of re and injury from hot

cigarette lighter

You can suer burns if you touch the hot heat-

ing element or the hot socket of the cigarette

lighter.

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In addition, ammable materials can catch re

if:

you drop the hot cigarette lighter.

children e.g. hold the hot cigarette lighter

to objects.

Always hold the cigarette lighter by the

knob.

Always make sure that the cigarette

lighter is out of the reach of children.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

WARNING Risk of burns from the tailpipe

and tailpipe trims

The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can

become very hot. If you come into contact

with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn

yourself.

Always be particularly careful around the

tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and super-

vise children especially closely in this

area.

Allow vehicle parts to cool down before

touching them.

Leather is a natural product. It exhibits natural

surface properties, such as dierences in

structure, marks caused by growth and injury

or subtle color dierences. These surface

properties are characteristics of leather and

not material defects. Leather is also subject

to a natural aging process during which the

surface properties change.

The driving characteristics of your vehicle are

dependent on the distribution of the load within

the vehicle. You should bear the following in mind

when loading the vehicle:

Never exceed the gross vehicle weight rating

or the gross axle weight ratings for the vehicle

(with the load and including occupants). The

values are specied on the vehicle identica-

tion plate on the vehicle's B-pillar.

The load must not protrude above the upper

edge of the seat backrests.

Always place the load behind unoccupied

seats if possible.

Secure the load using the cargo tie-down rings

and distribute the load evenly.

Notes on driving with a roof load

Distribute the roof load and the load inside the

vehicle evenly, placing heavy objects at the

bottom. Also comply with the notes on loading

the vehicle (/ page 107).

Drive attentively and avoid abrupt starts, brak-

ing and steering as well as rapid cornering.

When transporting roof loads and when the

vehicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select

drive program ; or A. These are

designed to emphasize stability

(/ page 148).

For more information on storage compart-

ments and stowage areas, please refer to the

Digital Operator's Manual.

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Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior

▌Overview of the front storage compartments

Stowage spaces in the doors

Storage compartment in the armrest with a

multimedia and USB port

Storage compartment in the front center con-

sole with a USB port

Glove box

▌Locking/unlocking the glove box

Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock-

wise 2 (to lock) or counter-clockwise 1 (to

unlock).

Through-loading feature in the rear bench seat

(EASY-PACK Quickfold)

▌Folding the rear seat backrest forwards

WARNING Risk of accident if the rear

bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest

are not engaged

The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back-

rest may fold forwards, even when you are

driving.

As a result, the vehicle occupant will be

pushed into the seat belt with increased

force. The seat belt will not be able to pro-

tect as intended and could cause addi-

tional injury.

Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo

compartment will not be restrained by the

seat backrest.

Make sure that the rear bench seat, the

rear seat and the seat backrest are

engaged before every trip.

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If the seat backrests are not engaged and locked

in place, the lock verication indicator will be red.

Requirements:

To fold the center seat backrest forwards: the

center seat backrest has been unlocked.

You can fold the center and outer seat backrests

forwards separately.

Vehicles with a memory function: If necessary,

when the seat backrest in the rear passenger

compartment is folded forward, the front seat will

move forwards slightly to avoid a collision.

If necessary, fully insert the head restraints in

the rear seat backrest.

The release handles are located beneath the rear

shelf.

To fold the le and right seat backrests

forward: pull right or le release handle 1

and fold the corresponding seat backrest for-

wards.

To fold the center seat backrest forwards: pull

release catch 3 of seat backrest 2 for-

wards.

Fold seat backrest 2 forwards.

Move the driver's or front passenger seat back

if necessary.

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▌Folding the rear seat backrest back

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when

adjusting the seats

When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself

or a vehicle occupant.

When adjusting a seat, make sure that

no one has any body parts in the sweep

of the seat.

NOTE Damage caused by trapping the

seat belt when folding back the seat back-

rest

The seat belt could become trapped and thus

damaged when the seat backrest is folded

back.

Make sure that the seat belt is not trap-

ped when folding back the seat backrest.

Move the driver's or front passenger seat for-

wards, if necessary.

Fold the corresponding seat backrest 1 back

until it engages.

Le and right seat backrests: if the seat back-

rest is not engaged and locked in place, red

lock verication indicator 2 will be visible.

Center seat backrest: if the seat backrest is

not engaged and locked in place, red lock veri-

cation indicator 3 will be visible.

▌Locking the release catch of the center rear

seat backrest

Requirements:

The le and center seat backrests are

engaged and joined together.

You can lock the center seat backrest release

catch if you want to secure the trunk against

unauthorized access. The center seat backrest

can then be folded forwards only together with

the le seat backrest.

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Fold the center and le seat backrests for-

wards.

To lock or unlock: slide catch 1 upwards or

downwards.

Overview of the tie-down eyes

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 107).

Tie-down eyes (vehicles with through-loading

feature in the rear bench seat)

Attaching a roof luggage rack

WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-

ing the maximum roof load

The vehicle center of gravity and the usual

driving characteristics as well as the steering

and braking characteristics alter.

If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-

ing characteristics, as well as steering and

braking, will be greatly impaired.

Never exceed the maximum roof load

and adjust your driving style.

You will nd information on the maximum roof

load in the "Technical data" section.

NOTE Vehicle damage due to failure to

observe the maximum permissible clear-

ance height

If the vehicle height exceeds the maximum

permissible clearance height, the roof and

other vehicle parts may be damaged.

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Please observe the maximum clearance

height indicated.

If the vehicle exceeds the permissible

clearance height, do not drive in.

Take the modied vehicle height into

account in the case of roof superstruc-

tures or other carrier systems.

NOTE Vehicle damage from non-approved

roof luggage racks

The vehicle could be damaged by roof luggage

racks that have not been tested and approved

for Mercedes-Benz.

Use only roof luggage racks tested and

approved for Mercedes-Benz.

Depending on the vehicle equipment,

ensure that the sliding sunroof can be

fully raised when the roof luggage rack is

installed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment,

ensure that the trunk lid can be fully

opened when the roof luggage rack is

installed.

Position the load on the roof luggage

rack in such a way that the vehicle will

not sustain damage even when it is in

motion.

NOTE Damage to the panorama roof with

power tilt/sliding panel due to non-

approved roof luggage racks

The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding

panel may be damaged by the roof luggage

rack if you attempt to open it when using a

roof luggage rack not tested and approved for

Mercedes-Benz.

When a roof luggage rack is installed,

open the panorama roof with power tilt/

sliding panel only if this has been tested

and approved for Mercedes-Benz.

The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding

panel may be raised to allow ventilation of the

vehicle interior.

NOTE Damage to the covers

The covers may be damaged and scratched

when being opened.

Do not use metallic or hard objects.

Fold covers 1 carefully upwards in the direc-

tion of the arrow.

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Secure the roof luggage rack to the fastening

points beneath covers 1.

Comply with the installation instructions of the

roof luggage rack manufacturer.

Secure the load on the roof luggage rack.

Sockets

Using the 12 V socket

Requirements

Only devices up to a maximum of 180 W

(15 A) are permissible.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle

has the following 12 V sockets:

In the stowage compartment in the front cen-

ter console

In the trunk

Example: 12 V socket in the stowage compartment

in the front center console

Fold up socket cap 1.

Insert the plug of the device.

12 V socket in the stowage compartment with

cover: if you have connected a device to the 12 V

socket, leave the cover of the stowage compart-

ment open.

Using the 115 V socket in the rear passenger

compartment

DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to a

damaged connecting cable or a damaged

socket

You could receive an electric shock if the con-

necting cable or the 115 V power socket is

pulled out of the trim or is damaged or wet.

Use only connecting cables that are dry

and free of damage.

When the vehicle is switched o, make

sure that the 115 V power socket is dry.

Immediately have the 115 V power

socket checked or replaced at a qualied

specialized workshop if it is damaged or

has been pulled out of the trim.

Never plug the connecting cable into a

115 V power socket that is damaged or

has been pulled out of the trim.

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DANGER Risk of death due to using the

socket incorrectly

In particular, you could receive an electric

shock:

If you touch the inside of the socket

If you insert unsuitable devices or objects

into the socket

Do not touch the inside of the socket.

Only connect suitable devices to the

socket.

Make sure that no liquids get into the 115 V

socket.

When the 115 V socket is not in use, keep the

socket ap closed.

Requirements

Only connect devices with a suitable plug

which conforms to the standards specic to

the country you are in.

Only connect devices up to a maximum of

150 W.

Do not use multiple socket outlets.

Open socket ap 3.

Insert the plug of the device into 115 V socket

When the on-board electrical system voltage is

sucient, indicator lamp

2 lights up.

USB port in the rear passenger compartment

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

design of the stowage compartment and the

number of USB ports in the rear center con-

sole may vary.

When the vehicle is switched on, you can charge a

USB device, such as a mobile phone, at the USB

port using a suitable charging cable.

Wireless charging of the mobile phone and con-

nection with the exterior antenna

Notes on wireless charging of a mobile phone

WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed

incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around

and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup

holders, open stowage spaces and mobile

phone receptacles cannot always retain all

objects within.

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There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

Always stow objects so that they cannot

be thrown around in such situations.

Always make sure that objects do not

protrude from stowage spaces, parcel

nets or stowage nets.

Close the lockable stowage spaces

before starting a journey.

Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the trunk/cargo compart-

ment.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

WARNING Risk of re from placing objects

in the mobile phone storage compartment

Placing other objects in the mobile phone

storage compartment could constitute a re

hazard.

Apart from a mobile phone, do not place

any other objects in the mobile phone

storage compartment, especially those

made of metal.

NOTE Damage to objects caused by plac-

ing them in the mobile phone storage

compartment

If objects are placed in the mobile phone stor-

age compartment, these may be damaged by

electromagnetic elds.

Do not place credit cards, storage

media, ski passes or other objects sensi-

tive to electromagnetic elds in the

mobile phone storage compartment.

NOTE Damage to the mobile phone stow-

age compartment caused by liquids

If liquids enter the mobile phone stowage

compartment, the compartment may be dam-

aged.

Ensure that no liquids enter the mobile

phone stowage compartment.

Please observe the following notes on wireless

charging of a mobile phone.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the

mobile phone is connected to the vehicle's

exterior antenna via the charging module.

The charging function and wireless connection

of the mobile phone to the vehicle's exterior

antenna are only available if the vehicle is

switched on.

It may not be possible to charge small mobile

phones in every position in the mobile phone

stowage compartment.

It may not be possible to charge mobile

phones that are too large to lie at in the

mobile phone stowage compartment, or to

connect them with the vehicle's exterior

antenna.

The mobile phone may heat up during the

charging process. In particular, this can

depend on the applications (apps) that are

open in the background.

To ensure more ecient charging and connec-

tion with the vehicle's exterior antenna,

remove the protective cover from the mobile

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phone. This does not apply to protective cov-

ers which are designed for wireless charging.

Charging a mobile phone wirelessly

Requirements

The mobile phone is suitable for wireless

charging.

A list of compatible mobile phones can be

found at: .mercedes-benz-

Place the mobile phone as close to the center

of the marked surface on mat 1 as possible

with the display facing upwards.

When a message is shown in the multimedia

system, the mobile phone is being charged.

Malfunctions during the charging process are

shown in the central display.

The mat can be removed for cleaning, e.g.

using clean, lukewarm water.

Stowage compartment without cover

Make sure the mobile phone is properly stored

and secured to prevent it from falling out while

you are driving.

To secure the mobile phone: swing lever 2

out.

Installing/removing the oor mats

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.

Stow all objects in the vehicle securely

so that they cannot get into the driver's

footwell.

Always install the oor mats securely

and as prescribed in order to ensure that

there is always sucient room for the

pedals.

Do not use loose oor mats and do not

place oor mats on top of one another.

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Installing oor mats

Slide the corresponding seat backwards and

lay the oor mat in the footwell.

Press studs 1 onto holders 2.

Adjust the corresponding seat.

Removing oor mats

Pull the oor mat o holders 2.

Remove the oor mat.

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Seats and stowing for Your Mercedes CLA 4 Door Third Generation (2025-2026)

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