Mercedes-Benz A-Class Series User manual

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A-Class
Owner's Manual
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A-Class Owner's Manual

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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 17
At aglance ........................................... 21
Safety ................................................... 31
Opening and closing ........................... 59
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 71
Lights and windscreen wipers ........... 81
Climate control .................................... 97
Driving and parking .......................... 109
On-board computer and displays .... 151
Stowing and features ....................... 187
Maintenance and care ...................... 207
Breakdown assistance ..................... 219
Tyres and wheels .............................. 241
Technical data ................................... 251
Contents 3

1, 2, 3 ...
12 Vsocket ........................................ 204
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 169
Function/notes ................................ 54
Warning lamp ................................. 184
Active head restraint .......................... 37
Active Park Assist
Display message ............................ 177
Active Parking Assist
Function/notes ............................. 140
Towing atrailer .............................. 143
Active Service SystemPLUS
see ASSYSTPLUS service interval
display
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 55
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 257
Airbag
Important safety guidelines ............. 34
Airbags
Activation ......................................... 33
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger)....................................... 35
Head/thorax sidebag ....................... 36
Sidebag ............................................ 36
Windowbag...................................... 37
Airconditioning
Activating/deactivating ................. 101
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................ 105
Controlling automatically ............... 103
Cooling with airdehumidification .. 102
Demisting the windscreen ............. 104
Setting the airdistribution ............. 103
Setting the airflow ......................... 104
Setting the airvents...................... 107
Setting the temperature ................ 103
Switching the residual heatfunc-
tion on/off ..................................... 106
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air dehumidification
Activating/deactivating with cool-
ing ................................................. 102
Airdistribution
Setting........................................... 103
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 104
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air-recirculation mode
Activating/deactivating ................. 105
Airvents .............................................107
Glove compartment ....................... 107
Important safety information ......... 107
Rear............................................... 108
Setting the centre air vents ........... 107
Setting the side air vents ............... 107
Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-glare film .................................... 206
Anti-lock Brake System
see ABS
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 56
Immobiliser ...................................... 56
Interior motion sensor ..................... 56
Aquaplaning ....................................... 130
Armrest
Removing/fitting ........................... 193
Ashtray ............................................... 204
ASSYST PLUS
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play ..................................................... 213
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 213
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 56
Function ...........................................56
Switching off the alarm .................... 56
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 156
Automatic car wash .......................... 214
Automatic engine start
With ECO start/stop function ........ 113
4Index

Automatic engine switch-off
With ECO start/stopfunction ........ 112
AUTOTRONIC
Display message ............................ 180
Driving tips .................................... 119
Emergency mode ........................... 121
Kickdown....................................... 119
Malfunction ....................................121
Programselectorbutton ................ 119
Pulling away ................................... 112
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 121
Selector lever................................ 118
Starting .......................................... 111
Trailer towing ................................. 119
B
Backrest
Removing/fitting ........................... 196
Bag hook ............................................ 199
Ball coupling
Fitting ............................................ 145
Removing ....................................... 148
Storing ........................................... 148
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 55
Battery
Changing (key)................................. 62
Charging ........................................ 233
Checking (key)................................. 61
Disconnecting ................................ 233
Display message ............................ 176
Important safety guidelines (key)..... 61
Installationlocation ....................... 232
Jump-starting ................................. 235
Reconnecting ................................. 234
Removing/fitting ........................... 233
Safety notes .................................. 231
Belt
see Seat belt
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 33
Function ...........................................40
Bonnet
Closing ........................................... 209
Opening ......................................... 208
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 259
Brake fluid
Notes ............................................. 258
Brake lamps
Adaptive ...........................................55
Display message ............................ 172
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 54
BAS .................................................. 55
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 258
Display message ............................ 170
Important safety notes .................. 129
Parking brake ................................ 128
Warning lamp ................................. 182
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
Bulbs
Brake lamp ...................................... 92
Cornering light ................................. 90
Dipped-beamheadlamps ................. 89
Licence plate lamp ........................... 92
Main-beam headlamps ..................... 90
Overview .......................................... 88
Parking lamp (front) ......................... 90
Rearfoglamp ................................... 92
Replacing ......................................... 91
Reversing lamp ................................ 92
Side lamp .........................................90
Tail lamp .......................................... 92
Turn signallamp .............................. 92
Turn signals (front) ........................... 90
C
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 214
Display ........................................... 217
Exterior lighting ............................. 216
High-pressure cleaner .................... 214
Matt paintwork .............................. 215
Notes ............................................. 214
Paint .............................................. 215
Plastic trim .................................... 217
Seat belt........................................ 218
Seat covers .................................... 218
Sensors ......................................... 216
Tailpipes ....................................... 216
Trailer coupling .............................. 217
Trim strips ..................................... 218
Index 5

Wheels ........................................... 215
Windows ........................................ 215
Wiper blades .................................. 216
Wooden trim .................................. 218
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer)
Audio 20/Audio 50/COMAND
APS ................................................ 157
Audio5.......................................... 157
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 162
Key .................................................. 60
Central unlocking
Key .................................................. 60
Centre console ..................................... 28
Changing bulbs
Dipped-beamheadlamps ................. 89
Important safety notes .................... 87
Overview of bulbtypes .................... 88
Parking lamps .................................. 90
Standing lamps ................................ 90
Changing gears .................................. 119
Child-proof locks
Reardoors ....................................... 53
Children
Fastening seat belts ......................... 48
In the vehicle ................................... 41
Restraint systems ............................ 41
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 43
Integrated ........................................ 47
Integrated, ICS padded playtable .... 48
ISOFIX .............................................. 44
On the front-passenger seat............ 42
Recommendations ........................... 52
Suitable positions ............................ 51
Troubleshooting ............................... 47
Cigarette lighter ................................ 204
Climate control
Activating/deactivating rear win-
dow heating ................................... 105
Air conditioning ............................. 100
Convenience opening/closing (air
recirculation) ................................. 106
Demisting the windows .................. 105
Heatmatic ........................................ 99
Important safety information ........... 98
Indicator lamp ................................ 102
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 102
Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 105
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control (3-zone) .................... 101
Clock(on-board computer) ...............160
Cockpit ................................................. 22
Combination switch ............................ 84
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lights
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 163
Convenience closing feature .............. 67
Convenience opening/closing
Air-recirculation mode ................... 106
Convenience opening feature ............ 67
Coolant(engine)
Checkingthe level ......................... 211
Display message ............................ 174
Notes ............................................. 258
Temperature gauge ........................ 152
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function (display
message) ............................................ 171
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ......................................................... 87
Cruise control
Cruise control lever....................... 133
Cup holder ......................................... 203
Centre console .............................. 203
Rearcompartment......................... 203
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ............................... 164
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Data, technical .................................. 252
Date (on-board computer) ................ 160
Daytime driving lights
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 161
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Delayed switch-off
Exteriorlighting (on-board com-
puter)............................................. 161
Interior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 162
Diesel particle filter .......................... 128
Digital speedometer ......................... 156
Dipped beam headlamps
Changing bulbs ................................ 89
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 171
Driving abroad ................................. 82
Symmetrical ................................... 132
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 217
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play................................................ 213
Brakes ........................................... 169
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 166
Clearing (on-board computer) ........ 166
Driving systems ............................. 177
Engine ............................................ 174
Key ................................................ 181
Lamps............................................ 170
Safety systems .............................. 167
Tyres .............................................. 179
Vehicle ...........................................180
Door
Automatic locking ............................ 64
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 162
Display message ............................ 180
Emergency locking ........................... 65
Emergency unlocking ....................... 64
Opening (from the inside) ................ 63
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 30
Doors
Important safety notes .................... 63
Drinks holder
see Cupholder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 119
Drive program display ...................... 118
Driving abroad ............................. 82, 132
Service24h .................................... 213
Driving on flooded roads .................. 130
Driving safety system
ESP®(ElectronicStability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 55
Important safety guidelines ............. 54
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 54
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 55
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 55
Overview .......................................... 54
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL................................................ 56
Driving system
Active Parking Assist ..................... 140
Driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 132
Parktronic...................................... 137
Speedtronic ................................... 135
Driving tips ........................................ 119
Downhill gradients ......................... 129
Driving abroad ............................... 132
Driving on flooded roads................ 130
Trailer towing ................................. 144
Wet road surface ........................... 129
Winter ............................................ 132
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 157
E
EASY-ENTRY feature ............................ 76
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system ................ 200
EASY-VARIO system .......................... 200
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 114
General information ....................... 112
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 61
Emergency locking
Vehicle ............................................. 65
Emergency mode
AUTOTRONIC ................................. 121
Emergency release
Fuel filler flap................................. 125
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Emergency spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 249
Storagelocation ............................ 221
Emergency starting ........................... 239
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 64
Engine
Display message ............................ 174
Running irregularly......................... 115
Starting problems .......................... 115
Starting with the key ......................111
Stopping ........................................ 127
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 186
Engine electronics .............................253
Malfunction ....................................115
Engine number .................................. 255
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 257
Checking the oil level ..................... 209
Display message ............................ 176
Filling capacity ............................... 257
Notes about oil grades ................... 256
Topping up ..................................... 211
Viscosity ........................................ 257
Environmental protection
Note .................................................17
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 17
Error messages
see Display messages
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Display message ............................ 167
Important safety guidelines ............. 55
Warning lamp ................................. 185
Exhausttail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 216
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 78
Folding in/out(automatically) ......... 79
Folding in/out(electrically) ............. 79
Folding in whenlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 163
Out of position ................................. 79
Resetting ......................................... 79
F
Fire extinguisher ............................... 221
First-aid kit ......................................... 220
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 227
MOExtended tyres (tyreswith run-
flat characteristics) ........................ 230
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 222
Raising the vehicle ......................... 228
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 223
Floormat .............................................206
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 253
Two-way radio ................................ 253
Frontfoglamp(display message) .... 173
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrestforward/
back ............................................... 192
Removing/fitting ........................... 191
Fuel
Notes ............................................. 256
Notes about consumption ............. 256
Refuelling .......................................122
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 256
Troubleshooting ............................. 126
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) ......... 164
see Technical data
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 125
Opening/closing ............................ 124
Fuel filter(white display message) .177
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 163
Gauge .............................................. 24
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 256
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 221
Fuses
Fuse allocation chart ..................... 240
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 240
Notes ............................................. 239
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G
Gear indicator .................................... 118
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 252
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 218
Glove compartment .......................... 189
H
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 85
Head/thorax sidebag .......................... 36
Headlamp cleaning system ................ 85
Headlamp flasher ................................ 85
Headlamps
Misting up ........................................ 86
Headlamps delayed switch-off
see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
Head restraints
Active headrestraints ...................... 37
Adjusting (electrically)..................... 75
Adjusting (manually)........................ 74
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 75
Fitting/removing (rear) .................... 75
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners .................... 214
Hill start assist .................................. 112
I
ICS padded play table ......................... 48
Immobiliser .......................................... 56
Indicator and warning lamps
ABS ................................................ 184
Brakes ........................................... 182
Engine diagnostics ......................... 186
ESP®.............................................. 185
Fuel tank ........................................ 186
Overview .......................................... 26
Reserve fuel ................................... 186
Seat belt........................................ 182
SRS ................................................ 185
Instrument cluster
Displaysand controls ...................... 24
Overview .......................................... 24
Selecting the language (on-board
computer) ...................................... 160
Submenu (on-board computer) ...... 159
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 26
Instrument lighting ............................. 24
see Instrument cluster lighting
Integrated child seat
ICS padded playtable ...................... 48
Important safety guidelines ............. 47
Interior lighting
Automatic control system ................ 87
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 162
Emergency lighting .......................... 87
Manual control .................................87
Readinglamp ................................... 86
Interior motion sensor ........................ 56
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 44
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 221
Using ............................................. 228
Jump-starting ..................................... 235
see Jump-starting
K
Key
Changing the battery ....................... 62
Checking the battery ....................... 61
Convenience closing feature ............ 67
Convenience opening feature .......... 67
Display message ............................ 181
Malfunction ...................................... 63
Modifying the programming ............. 60
Starting the engine ........................ 111
Keypositions
Key ................................................ 111
Kickdown ........................................... 119
L
Language (on-board computer) ........160
Lashing eyelets ................................. 198
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 173
Index 9

Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ...................... 162
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 83
Cornering light function ................... 86
Daytime driving lights ...................... 83
Dipped-beamheadlamps ................. 83
Driving abroad ................................. 82
Foglamps ......................................... 83
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 85
Headlamp range .............................. 85
Lightswitch..................................... 82
Main-beam headlamps ..................... 84
Rearfoglamp ................................... 83
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) .161
Switching the exteriorlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer)............................ 161
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 161
Light sensor (display message) ....... 174
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 133
VariableSPEEDTRONIC ................. 135
Loading guidelines ............................ 188
Locking
Automatic ........................................ 64
Emergency locking ........................... 65
From the inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 64
Lubricant additives
see Additives
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 194
Luggage compartment floor
Adjusting the height ....................... 201
stowage well, under....................... 201
Luggage cover ................................... 199
Luggage net ....................................... 191
Lumbar support ................................... 76
M
Main-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 173
Switching on/off .............................. 84
Malfunctions
see Display messages
Manual transmission ........................ 116
Pulling away ................................... 111
Shift recommendation................... 117
Starting .......................................... 111
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 215
Memory card (on-board computer) .157
Menu (on-board computer)
Audio............................................. 156
DVD ............................................... 158
Menu overview .............................. 155
Message memory .......................... 166
Navigation ..................................... 158
Resetting to factory settings .......... 159
Settings ......................................... 159
Standard display............................ 156
Telephone ...................................... 164
Trip computer ................................ 163
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 204
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone ..................................... 205
Frequencies ................................... 253
Installation..................................... 253
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 164
Transmission output (maximum) .... 253
Mobile telephone
see Mobile phone .......................... 205
Modifying the programming
Key .................................................. 60
MP3
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 157
see separate operating instructions
Multi-contour backrest ....................... 76
Multifunction display ........................ 154
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .153
Overview .......................................... 27
10 Index

N
Navigation
On-board computer....................... 158
see separate operating instructions
Notes on running in anew vehicle .. 110
O
Occupant safety
Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 41
Important safety notes .................... 32
Odometer ........................................... 156
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Audiomenu ................................... 156
Convenience submenu .................. 163
Displaying a service message ........ 213
Displaying the outside tempera-
ture ................................................ 156
Display messages .......................... 166
Factory settings ............................. 159
Important safety notes .................. 152
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 159
Lighting submenu .......................... 161
Menu overview .............................. 155
Message memory menu ................. 166
Navigation menu ............................ 158
Operating videoDVD ..................... 158
Operation ....................................... 153
Selecting the language .................. 160
Settings menu ............................... 159
Standard displaymenu .................. 156
Telephone menu ............................ 164
Time/Date submenu ..................... 160
Trip computer menu ...................... 163
Vehicle submenu ........................... 162
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................... 91
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 156
Display ........................................... 153
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 29
Override feature
Rearside windows ........................... 53
P
Paintcode .......................................... 254
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 215
Panorama louvred sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 68
Opening/closing .............................. 69
Roller sunblind ................................. 70
Parking ............................................... 127
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 140
Display message ............................ 177
PARKTRONIC................................. 137
Parking brake .................................... 128
Display message ............................ 170
Parking lamp (display message) ...... 173
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs ................................ 90
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ........ 90
Parking lock
Releasing manually (AUTO-
TRONIC) ......................................... 121
PARKTRONIC
Activating/deactivating ................. 139
Function/notes ............................. 137
Malfunction ....................................140
Problem ......................................... 140
Sensor range ................................. 137
Trailer towing ................................. 139
Warning display............................. 138
PASSENGERAIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 43
Permanent Speedtronic .................... 137
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .217
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 148
Power windows
see Side windows
Program selector button .................. 119
Pulling away
AUTOTRONIC ................................. 112
Manual transmission ......................111
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R
Radio
Changing a station (on-board
computer) ...................................... 156
Setting for station selection (on-
board computer) ............................ 162
see separate operating instructions
Range (on-board computer) ............. 163
Rear bench seat
Folding forward .............................. 194
Rear compartment
Setting the airvents...................... 108
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 40
Rear foglamp (display message) ...... 172
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .......... 78
Dipping (manual) .............................. 78
Rear window heating
Malfunction ....................................105
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Rear window wiper ............................. 93
Replacing the wiper blade ................ 94
Refuelling ........................................... 122
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 177
Warning lamp ................................. 186
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Restraint systems
see SRS
Rev counter ........................................ 152
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 117
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 173
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama louvred sliding sunroof.... 70
Roof carrier ........................................ 202
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 259
Route
see Route guidance (on-board
computer)
Route guidance (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................158
S
Safety
Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 41
Child restraint systems .................... 41
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Folding the rear bench seat
forward .......................................... 194
Removing/fitting the front-
passenger seat.............................. 191
Removing/fitting the rear seat
backrest........................................ 196
Removing/fitting the rear seat
cushion .......................................... 196
Seat backrest
Folding forwards/back .................... 76
Seat belt
Belt force limiter .............................. 40
Belt tensioner.................................. 40
Cleaning ......................................... 218
Display message ............................ 167
Fastening ......................................... 38
Important safety guidelines ............. 37
Rearseat belt status indicator ......... 40
Releasing ......................................... 39
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 182
Seat cushion
Removing (rearbench seat) ........... 196
Seats
Adjusting (electrically)..................... 74
Adjusting (manually)........................ 74
Adjusting lumbarsupport................ 76
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 74
Adjusting the multicontour back-
rest .................................................. 76
Cleaning the cover ......................... 218
Correct driver's seat position ........... 72
Important safety instructions ........... 73
Switching seatheating on/off ......... 77
12 Index

Seat ventilation
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 77
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 216
Service indicator
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 258
Coolant (engine) ............................ 258
Engine oil ....................................... 256
Fuel ................................................ 256
Important safety notes .................. 255
Notes ............................................. 255
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 159
On-board computer ....................... 159
Shift recommendation ...................... 117
Sidebag ................................................ 36
Side window
Important safety notes .................... 66
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 67
Convenience opening ...................... 67
Opening/closing .............................. 67
resetting .......................................... 68
Troubleshooting ............................... 68
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama louvred sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 131
Socket ................................................ 204
Cockpit.......................................... 205
Luggage compartment ................... 205
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 249
Storage location ............................ 221
see Emergency spare wheel
Speedlimiter
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 135
Speedometer
Digital speedometer (on-board
computer) ...................................... 156
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 159
Speedtronic
Display message ............................ 178
Permanent ..................................... 137
Variable......................................... 135
SPEEDTRONIC
Function/notes ............................. 135
Spraying nozzles
Adjustment ...................................... 95
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 168
Introduction ..................................... 33
Warning lamp ................................. 185
Warning lamp (function) ................... 33
Standard display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................156
Starting the engine
Important safety instructions ......... 111
Station
see Radio
Status line (on-board computer)
Multi-function display.................... 154
Selecting the display ......................160
STEERCONTROL .................................. 56
Steering (display message) .............. 181
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually)........................ 78
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 153
Important safety instructions ........... 77
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ..................... 189, 190
Boxes underthe driver's seat/
front-passenger seat ......................189
Centre console .............................. 189
Cupholder ..................................... 203
Glove compartment ....................... 189
Luggage compartment ................... 190
Rear............................................... 190
Stowage space
Important safety information ......... 188
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 163
Instrument cluster ......................... 159
Lighting .......................................... 161
Time/Date ..................................... 160
Vehicle ...........................................162
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 203
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS
Index 13

Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 161
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 56
T
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 180
Important safety guidelines ............. 65
Opening dimensions ...................... 264
Tail lamp (display message) ............. 172
Technical data
A160 ............................................. 259
A160 BlueEFFICIENCY .................. 259
A160 CDI ...................................... 262
A 160 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ........... 262
A180 ............................................. 260
A180 BlueEFFICIENCY .................. 260
A180 CDI ...................................... 263
A200 ............................................. 261
A200 CDI ...................................... 263
A200 Turbo................................... 261
Notes ............................................. 252
Trailer loads ................................... 266
Tyres/wheels ................................. 247
Telephone
Accepting acall ............................. 164
Display message ............................ 180
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 164
Number from the phone book ........165
Redialling ....................................... 165
Rejecting/ending acall ................. 164
Telephone compartment .................. 189
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 152
Displaying the outside tempera-
ture ................................................ 156
Outside temperature ......................153
Setting ........................................... 103
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 132
Through-loading ................................ 193
Time (on-board computer) ................ 160
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 223
Top Tether ............................................ 45
Total distance recorder .................... 156
Tow-away protection .......................... 56
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 236
Towing atrailer
ActiveParking Assist ..................... 143
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye.................... 237
Removing the towing eye............... 238
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 239
Fitting the towing eye.................... 239
Removing the towing eye............... 239
Trailer
7-pin connector ............................. 149
Coupling up ................................... 147
Decoupling ..................................... 147
Display message ............................ 171
Power supply ................................. 148
Trailer coupling (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 217
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 266
Trailer towing .................................... 119
Driving tips .................................... 144
Malfunction ....................................150
Mounting dimensions .................... 264
Parktronic...................................... 139
Transmission position display ......... 118
Transmission positions .................... 118
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................163
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 156
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 163
Turn signal (display message) ......... 171
Turn signal lamps ................................ 84
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 253
Installation..................................... 253
Transmission output (maximum) .... 253
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre grip ............................................. 130
Tyre pressure
Display message ............................ 179
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 225
Pressure loss warning .................... 245
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Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 226
Recommended ............................... 243
Tyres
Checking ........................................ 242
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Directionofrotation ...................... 246
Flat tyre ......................................... 222
Guidelines to be observed ............. 242
MOExtended tyres (tyreswith run-
flat characteristics) ........................ 230
Replacing ....................................... 246
Storing ........................................... 243
Tyresize (data) .............................. 247
Tyretread ...................................... 243
Tyres and wheels (important
safety information) ........................... 242
U
Unladen weight ................................. 259
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 64
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 64
V
Vanity mirror
Sun visor ........................................ 204
Variable Speedtronic ........................ 135
Vehicle
Emergency unlocking ................. 64, 65
Equipment ....................................... 17
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 159
Leaving parked up ......................... 128
Lowering ........................................ 230
Raising ........................................... 228
Towing away .................................. 236
Tow-starting ................................... 236
Transporting .................................. 239
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 259
Vehicle electronics ........................... 253
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 254
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 221
Vehicle weights ................................. 259
Vents
see Air vents .................................. 107
Video (DVD) ........................................ 158
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 158
VIN ...................................................... 254
W
Warning and indicator lamps
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 133
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 135
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 43
Warning triangle ................................ 220
Washer fluid (display message) ....... 181
see Washer fluid (display message)
Washer fluid reservoir
Removing/fitting ............................. 89
Wheel bolttightening torque ........... 230
Wheel chock ...................................... 227
Wheels
Changing/replacing ....................... 246
Changing awheel .......................... 227
Checking ........................................ 242
Cleaning ......................................... 215
Fitting awheel ............................... 229
Guidelines to be observed ............. 242
Removing awheel .......................... 229
Tightening torque ........................... 230
Wheelsize/tyre size ...................... 247
Windowbag .......................................... 37
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 215
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 104
Windscreen washer system ............. 212
Windscreen wipers
Adjusting the spraying nozzles ......... 95
Replacing the wiper blades ........ 93, 94
Switching on/off .............................. 92
Troubleshooting ............................... 95
Winterdriving .................................... 132
Winter tyres ....................................... 130
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 162
Index 15

Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 216
Replacing ................................... 93, 94
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Protection of the environment
Notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Rmake sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have maintenance work carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Returning end-of-life vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to
3.5 t, in accordance with national regulations.
For several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and reuse.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number.
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Owner's Manual. Country-specific
differences are possible. Please note that
your vehicle may not be equipped with all fea-
tures described. This also applies to safety-
relevant systems and functions. The equip-
ment in your vehicle may therefore differ from
that shown in the descriptions and illustra-
tions. All the systems found in your vehicle
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