Table Of Contents - Mercedes-Benz A-Class Series Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Symbols3
Publication Details3
Contents6
Index7
Introduction20
Protection Of The Environment20
Returning End-Of-Life Vehicles20
Vehicle Equipment20
Operating Safety21
Safety Notes21
Vehicle Registration21
Data Stored In The Vehicle22
Correct Use22
Fault Data22
Other Devices That Store Data22
At A Glance24
Cockpit25
Instrument Cluster27
Displays And Controls27
Warning And Indicator Lamps29
Multifunction Steering Wheel30
Centre Console31
Overhead Control Panel32
Door Control Panel33
Safety34
Occupant Safety35
Important Safety Notes35
Risk Of Accident And Injury35
Risk Of Injury35
Srs36
Srs Warning Lamp36
Triggering Of Belt Tensioners, Belt Force Limiters And Airbags36
Airbags37
Front Airbags38
Head/Thorax Sidebags, Sidebags In The Rear Compartment39
Active Head Restraints40
Seat Belts40
Windowbags40
Fastening Seat Belts41
3-Door Vehicle41
Belt Height Adjustment42
Releasing Seat Belts42
Belt Warning For Driver And Front Passenger42
5-Door Vehicle42
Rear Seat Belt Status Indicator43
Belt Tensioners, Belt Force Limiters43
Children In The Vehicle44
Child Restraint Systems44
Child Seat On The Front-Passenger Seat45
Automatic Child Seat Recognition On The Front-Passenger Seat46
Isofix Child Seat Securing System For The Rear Seats47
Top Tether48
Problems With Child Seat Recognition50
Integrated Child Seat50
Padded Table For The Integrated Child Seat51
Folding Out The Child Seat51
Fastening A Child's Seat Belt51
Folding In The Child Seat51
Fitting The Ics Padded Play Table52
Storing The Ics Padded Play Table53
Suitable Positioning Of The Child Restraint Systems54
Recommended Child Restraint Systems55
Child-Proof Locks For The Rear Doors56
Override Feature For The Rear Side Windows56
Driving Safety Systems Overview57
Abs57
Braking57
Bas58
Adaptive Brake Lamps58
Esp58
Anti-Theft Systems59
Steer Control59
Immobiliser59
Ata59
Deactivating Tow-Away Protection And The Interior Motion Sensor60
Opening And Closing62
Table Of Contents62
Key Functions63
Changing The Settings Of The Locking System63
Locking And Unlocking Centrally63
Restoring The Factory Settings64
Emergency Key Element64
Battery Of The Key64
Removing The Emergency Key Element64
Changing The Battery65
Doors66
Problems With The Key66
Unlocking And Opening The Doors From The Inside66
Locking And Unlocking The Vehicle From The Inside67
Automatic Locking Feature67
Unlocking The Driver's Door67
Luggage Compartment68
Locking The Vehicle68
Opening/Closing From The Outside68
Side Windows69
Closing69
Opening And Closing The Side Windows70
Convenience Opening Feature70
Convenience Closing Feature70
Sliding Sunroof71
Resetting The Side Windows71
Problems With The Side Windows71
Operating The Panorama Louvred Sliding Sunroof72
Ventilation Position72
Opening And Closing The Roller Sunblind73
Seats, Steering Wheel And Mirrors74
Correct Driver's Seat Position75
Seats76
Adjusting The Seat Manually77
Adjusting The Seat Electrically77
Seat Fore-And-Aft Adjustment77
Adjusting The Head Restraints Manually77
Adjusting The Head Restraints Electrically78
Rear Seat Head Restraints78
Fitting/Removing The Rear Seat Head Restraints78
Folding The Front-Seat Backrests Forward/Back79
Adjusting The Lumbar Support79
Adjusting The Multicontour Backrest79
Steering Wheel80
Switching The Seat Heating On/Off80
Problems With The Seat Heating80
Adjusting The Steering Wheel81
Rear-View Mirror81
Exterior Mirrors81
Automatic Anti-Dazzle Rear-View Mirror81
Folding The Exterior Mirrors In Or Out Electrically82
Setting The Exterior Mirrors82
Folding The Exterior Mirrors In Or Out Automatically82
Exterior Mirror Out Of Position82
Lights And Windscreen Wipers84
Exterior Lighting85
Notes On Driving Abroad85
Light Switch85
Operation85
Dipped-Beam Headlamps86
Daytime Driving Lights86
Automatic Headlamps86
Foglamps And Rear Foglamp86
Combination Switch87
Turn Signals87
Main-Beam Headlamps87
Hazard Warning Lamps88
Adjusting The Headlamp Range88
Headlamp Cleaning System88
Headlamp Flasher88
Cornering Light Function89
Headlamps Misted Up Inside89
Overview Of Interior Lighting89
Changing Bulbs90
Crash-Responsive Emergency Lighting90
Automatic Interior Lighting Control90
Manual Interior Lighting Control90
Overview Of Bulb Replacement - Bulbs91
Other Bulbs91
Changing The Front Bulbs92
Removing/Fitting The Washer Fluid Reservoir92
Main-Beam Headlamps/Cornering Lamps93
Side Lamps/Parking Lamps93
Changing The Rear Bulbs94
Opening And Closing The Side Trim Panels94
Tail Lamps94
Left-Hand Side Trim Panel94
Windscreen Wipers95
Switching The Windscreen Wipers On/Off95
Licence Plate Lamps95
Bulb Holder95
Switching The Rear Window Wiper On/Off96
Replacing The Wiper Blades96
Replacing The Windscreen Wiper Blades97
Replacing The Rear Window Wiper Blade97
Fitting The Wiper Blades97
Removing The Wiper Blade97
Adjusting The Spraying Nozzles98
Problems With The Windscreen Wipers98
The Windscreen Wipers Are Obstructed98
The Windscreen Wipers Are Inoperative98
Climate Control100
Overview Of Climate Control Systems101
Heatmatic Control Panel102
Notes On Using Heatmatic102
Air-Conditioning System Control Panel103
Notes On Using The Air-Conditioning System103
Operating The Climate Control System104
Control Panel For Thermotronic Automatic Climate Control104
Notes On Using Thermotronic Automatic Climate Control104
Switching Climate Control On/Off104
Activating/Deactivating Cooling With Air Dehumidification105
Problems With The Cooling With Air Dehumidification Function105
Setting Climate Control To Automatic106
Setting The Temperature106
Setting The Air Distribution106
Heatmatic/Air-Conditioning System106
Setting The Airflow107
Demisting The Windscreen107
Thermotronic Automatic Climate Control107
Demisting The Windows108
Rear Window Heating108
Activating/Deactivating Air-Recirculation Mode108
Problems With The Rear Window Heating108
Convenience Opening/Closing Using The Air-Recirculation Button109
Activating/Deactivating The Residual Heat Function109
Adjusting The Air Vents110
Setting The Centre Air Vents110
Setting The Side Air Vents110
Setting The Air Vents In The Glove Compartment110
Setting The Rear-Compartment Air Vents111
Driving And Parking112
Driving113
Running-In Notes113
The First 1,500 Km113
Key Positions114
Starting The Engine114
Pulling Away114
Manual Transmission114
Eco Start/Stop Function115
Autotronic115
Hill Start Assist115
Automatic Engine Switch-Off115
Automatic Engine Start116
Deactivating/Activating The Eco Start/Stop Function117
Problems With The Engine118
Five-Speed Manual Transmission119
Six-Speed Manual Transmission119
Neutral N With Eco Start/Stop Function Activated120
Engaging Reverse Gear120
Shift Recommendation120
Selector Lever121
Transmission Positions121
Transmission Position And Drive Program Display121
Changing Gears122
Driving Tips122
Program Selector Button122
Automatic Drive Program122
Manual Operation123
Upshifting123
Downshifting123
Selecting The Ideal Gear123
Problems With The Transmission124
Releasing The Parking Lock Manually124
Vehicles With The Classic Or Avantgarde Design And Equipment Lines124
Refuelling125
Petrol125
Elegance Design/Trim Level Or With Optional Front Compartment Armrest125
Fuel Grade125
Diesel (En 590, Din 51628)126
Turbo Engines126
Low Outside Temperatures126
Flow Improver127
Fuel Filler Flap127
Opening127
Fuel Filler Flap Emergency Release128
Problems With The Fuel And Fuel Tank129
Parking130
Switching Off The Engine130
Parking Brake131
Parking Up The Vehicle131
General Driving Tips131
Engine Oil131
Brakes132
Downhill Gradients132
Heavy And Light Loads132
Wet Road Surface132
Tyre Traction133
Driving On Wet Roads133
Winter Driving133
New Brake Pads/Linings133
Snow Chains134
Driving Systems135
Driving Abroad135
Cruise Control135
Slippery Road Surfaces135
Cruise Control Lever136
Selecting Cruise Control136
Storing And Maintaining The Current Speed136
Calling Up The Last Speed Stored137
Setting A Speed137
Making Adjustments In 1 Km/H Increments137
Deactivating Cruise Control137
Speedtronic138
Variable Speedtronic138
Storing The Current Speed139
Making Adjustments In 10 Km/H Increments139
Parktronic140
Permanent Spedtronic140
Range Of The Sensors140
Warning Displays141
Front Sensors141
Rear Sensors141
Minimum Distance141
Deactivating/Activating Parktronic142
Trailer Towing142
Active Parking Assist143
Problems With Parktronic143
Detecting Parking Spaces144
Use Active Parking Assist For Parking Spaces144
Parking Tips144
Detected Parking Space145
Cancelling Active Parking Assist146
Fitting The Ball Coupling148
Coupling Up A Trailer150
Decoupling A Trailer150
Removing The Ball Coupling151
Storing The Ball Coupling151
Trailer Power Supply151
Trailer With 7-Pin Connector152
Fitting The Adapter152
Problems With Trailer Towing153
On-Board Computer And Displays154
Displays And Operation155
Coolant Temperature Gauge155
Rev Counter155
Outside Temperature Display156
Operating The On-Board Computer156
Multifunction Display157
Menus And Submenus158
Menu Overview158
Standard Display Menu159
Audio Menu159
Displaying The Digital Speedometer Or Outside Temperature159
Selecting A Radio Station159
Operating The Cd Player160
Operating Audio Devices Or Media160
Cd Player Display160
Cd Changer Display160
Navigation Menu161
Video Dvd Operation161
Displaying Navigation Instructions161
Route Guidance Inactive161
Setup Menu162
Resetting To Factory Settings162
Time/Date163
Lighting163
Activating/Deactivating The Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-Off164
Vehicle165
Activating/Deactivating The Interior Lighting Delayed Switch-Off165
Setting Permanent Speedtronic165
Switching The Automatic Locking Feature On/Off165
Trip Computer Menu166
Convenience166
Trip Computer "From Start" Or "From Reset"166
Resetting Values166
Telephone Menu167
Displaying The Current Fuel Consumption167
Accepting A Call167
Rejecting Or Ending A Call167
Dialling A Number From The Phone Book168
Redialling168
Hiding Display Messages169
Message Memory Menu169
Safety Systems170
Lights173
Engine177
Tyres182
Key184
Warning And Indicator Lamps In The Instrument Cluster185
Stowing And Features190
Stowage Areas191
Loading Guidelines191
Front Stowage Compartments192
Glove Compartment192
Rear Stowage Compartments193
Right-Hand Stowage Compartment193
Left-Hand Stowage Compartment193
Luggage Nets194
Removable Front-Passenger Seat194
Folding Backrest On The Front- Passenger Seat195
Fitting The Front-Passenger Seat195
Through-Loading Facility196
Opening And Closing The Through-Loading Facility196
Removing The Armrest196
Enlarging The Luggage Compartment197
Fitting The Armrest197
Folding The Rear Bench Seat Forwards197
Folding Back The Rear Bench Seat198
Removing The Seat Cushions199
Fitting The Seat Cushions199
Removing The Backrest199
Fitting The Backrest200
Securing A Load201
Lashing Eyelets201
Luggage Compartment Cover202
Bag Hook202
Rear Seat Removed202
Easy-Vario System203
Easy-Vario-Plus System203
Extending And Retracting The Luggage Compartment Cover203
Fitting/Removing The Luggage Compartment Cover203
Stowage Well Underneath The Luggage Compartment Floor204
Removing/Fitting The Luggage Compartment Floor204
Opening/Closing The Luggage Compartment Floor204
Setting The Height Of The Luggage Compartment Floor204
Roof Carrier205
Attaching The Roof Carrier205
Features206
Sun Visors206
Cup Holder In The Centre Console206
Cup Holder In The Rear Seat Armrest206
Ashtray207
Cigarette Lighter207
12 V Sockets207
Vanity Mirror In The Sun Visor207
Mobile Phone208
Socket In The Cockpit208
Socket In The Luggage Compartment208
Floormat On The Driver's Side209
Retrofitted Anti-Glare Film209
Maintenance And Care210
Engine Compartment211
Opening The Bonnet211
Closing The Bonnet212
Notes On The Oil Level212
Checking The Oil Level Using The Oil Dipstick212
Checking The Oil Level Using The Onboard Computer213
Checking And Adding Other Service Products214
Adding Engine Oil214
Checking The Coolant Level214
Windscreen Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System215
Washer Fluid Reservoir215
Assyst Plus Service Interval Display216
Service Messages216
Displaying Service Messages216
Please Bear The Following In Mind216
Maintenance216
Notes On Care217
Care Of The Exterior217
Automatic Car Wash217
High-Pressure Cleaning Equipment217
Cleaning The Wheels218
Cleaning The Paintwork218
Care And Treatment Of Matt Paintwork218
Cleaning The Windows218
Cleaning The Wiper Blades219
Cleaning The Exterior Lighting219
Cleaning The Sensors219
Cleaning The Exhaust Tail Pipes219
Interior Care220
Cleaning The Trailer Tow Hitch220
Cleaning The Display220
Cleaning The Plastic Trim220
Cleaning Real Wood And Trim Strips221
Cleaning The Seat Covers221
Cleaning The Seat Belts221
Breakdown Assistance222
Where Will I Find?223
Warning Triangle223
First-Aid Kit223
Removing The Warning Triangle223
Fire Extinguisher224
Vehicle Tool Kit224
Spare Wheel/"Minispare" Emergency Spare Wheel224
Where Will I Find224
Flat Tyre225
Preparing The Vehicle225
Tirefit Kit226
Tirefit Kit Version 1227
Tirefit Kit Version 2228
Tyre Pressure Of At Least 180 Kpa Not Reached228
Tyre Pressure Of 180 Kpa Is Reached229
Changing A Wheel And Fitting The Spare Wheel230
Securing The Vehicle To Prevent It From Rolling Away230
Raising The Vehicle231
Steel Wheel With Wheel Trim231
Removing A Wheel232
Fitting A New Wheel232
Moextended Tyres233
Lowering The Vehicle233
Battery234
Installation Location Of The Battery235
Disconnecting The Battery236
Removing/Fitting The Battery236
Charging The Battery236
Reconnecting The Battery237
Jump-Starting238
Towing And Tow-Starting239
Fitting/Removing The Towing Eye240
Towing The Vehicle With The Front Axle Raised241
Towing The Vehicle With Both Axles On The Ground241
Removing The Towing Eye241
Electrical Fuses242
Transporting The Vehicle242
Tow-Starting242
Before Changing A Fuse243
Fuse Box In The Front-Passenger Footwell243
Tyres And Wheels244
Maintenance And Care Of Wheels And Tyres245
Directives To Be Observed245
Maintenance And Care Of Wheels And Tyresifurther245
Checking Wheels And Tyres245
Tyre Pressure246
Tyre Tread246
Storing Tyres246
Tyre Pressure Loss Warning System248
Restarting The Tyre Pressure Loss Warning System248
Direction Of Rotation249
Interchanging The Wheels249
Wheel And Tyre Combinations250
Amg Equipment252
Spare Wheel252
Technicalk Data254
Notes On The Technical Data255
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts255
Vehicle Electronics256
Tampering With The Engine Electronics256
Retrofitting Of Two-Way Radios And Mobile Phones256
Vehicle Identification Plates257
Service Products And Capacities258
Vehicle Identification Number258
Engine Number258
Fuel259
Tank Capacity259
Notes On Fuel Consumption259
Capacities260
Additives260
Engine Oil Viscosity260
Brake Fluid261
Coolant261
Vehicle Data262
Tailgate Opening Dimensions267
Trailer Tow Hitch267
Installation Dimensions267
Trailer Loads269