Mercedes-benz 2012 A Class User Manual

A-ClassOwner's ManualNur für internen Gebrauch / For internal use only

DDashboardsee Instrument cluster Dashboard lightingsee Instrument cluster lighting Datasee Technical data

Adjusting the seat backrest side bol-stersXTo set the side bolsters of the seat backrest narrower: press button A.XTo set the side bolsters of the sea

Exterior mirrorsAdjusting the exterior mirrorsGWARNINGThe exterior mirrors reduce the size of theimage. Objects visible in the mirrors arecloser than

Folding the exterior mirrors in/outautomaticallyIf the "Fold in mirrors when locking" functionis activated in the on-board computer(Y page 2

Using the memory buttonYou can set the front-passenger side exteriormirror so that you can see the rear wheel onthat side as soon as you engage revers

XAdjust the seat (Y page 94).XAdjust the exterior mirror on the driver'sside (Y page 99).XBriefly press the M memory button andthen press storage

Useful information ... 104Exterior lighting ... 104Interior lighting ...

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Setting the exterior lightingSetting optionsExterior lighting can be set using the:Rlight switchRheadlamp range control (vehicles with hal-ogen headla

even if the light sensor does not sense darkambient light conditions. This is advanta-geous when there is fog or rain.XTo switch on the dipped-beam he

Adjusting the headlamp range (halogenheadlamps)The headlamp range control allows you toadjust the cone of light from the headlampsto suit the vehicle

ETS/4ETS (Electronic TractionSystem) ... 65Important safety guidelines ... 61Driving safety systemsA

The blue K indicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up when the main-beamheadlamps are switched on.XTo switch off the main-beam head-lamps: mo

Active light functionThe active light function is a system thatmoves the headlamps according to the steer-ing movements of the front wheels. In thiswa

the illumination of the edge of the carriage-way.Active: if you are driving at speeds below70 km/h and you switch on the rear foglamp.Not active: if y

the instrument cluster goes out. The _indicator lamp in the multifunction displayremains lit.XTo deactivate: move the combinationswitch back to its no

The interior lighting is activated for a shorttime when the key is removed from the igni-tion lock. You can activate this delayedswitch-off using the

Overview of bulb replacement – bulbsYou can replace the following bulbs. Thedetails for the bulb type can be found in thelegend.Halogen headlamps:Turn

Dipped-beam headlamps (halogenheadlamps)GWARNINGThese bulbs are pressurised.They can explode when being changed if:Rthey are still hotRthey hit an obj

Turn signal lamp (halogen headlamps)XSwitch off the lights.XOpen the bonnet.XTurn bulb holder : anti-clockwise and pullit out.XTake the bulb out of bu

Right-hand side trim panelXTo open: turn release knob : 90° in thedirection of the arrow and remove side trimpanel ;.XTo close: insert side trim panel

XInsert the new bulb into the bulb holder andturn it clockwise.XSecure the bulb holder to attachments =on the lamp cluster and tighten plasticnuts ?.X

Tow-starting (vehicle) ... 314Warning lamp (engine diagnostics) 264Engine electronicsNotes ...

Switching the rear window wiper on/offCombination switch:è Switch2ô To wipe with washer fluid3I To switch on intermittent wiping40 To switch off inter

Fitting the wiper bladesXPosition new wiper blade : withrecess B on lug A.XFold wiper blade : in the direction ofarrow = onto the wiper arm, until ret

Problems with the windscreen wipersProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe windscreen wipersare jammed.Leaves or snow, for example, ma

Useful information ... 122Overview of climate control sys-tems ... 122Operati

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Control panel for THERMATIC automatic climate control:To set the temperature (Y page 128);To demist the windscreen (Y page 130)=To set the air distrib

ROnly use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.if there are unpleasant outside odours orwhen in a tunnel. The windows could oth-erwise mist up as no fr

Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (2-zone):To set the temperature, left (Y page 128);To set climate control to automatic mode (

erwise mist up as no fresh air is drawn intothe vehicle in air-recirculation mode.RUse the ZONE function to adopt the tem-perature settings on the dri

Switching on/offXTo activate: press the ¿ button.The indicator lamp in the ¿ button lightsup.XTo deactivate: press the ¿ button.The indicator lamp in

Refuelling ... 159Tank content/reserve fuel ... 339Fuel filler flapOpening/closing ...

Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" functionProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe indicator lamp inthe ¿

Setting the air distributionTHERMATIC automatic climate controlAir distribution settings¯Directs the airflow through the demis-ter ventsPDirects the a

The temperature setting for the driver'sside is adopted for the front-passengerside.Demisting the windscreenYou can use this function to defrost

Windows misted up on the outsideXActivate the windscreen wipers.XSet the air distribution to P or O.iYou should only select this setting untilthe wind

Problems with the rear window heatingProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe rear window heat-ing has switched offprematurely or canno

immediately to open/close the side windowin the door. The side window stops. To con-tinue closing the side window, pull on theW switch.XConvenience cl

Auxiliary heatingImportant safety notesGDANGERIf the exhaust pipe is blocked or sufficientventilation is not possible, toxic exhaustfumes can enter th

Switching the auxiliary heating/venti-lation on/off using the centre consolebuttonSwitching on the auxiliary heating/venti-lationThe colours of the in

The following messages may appear in thedisplay:Display MeaningThe auxiliary heating/ventilation is switchedoff.The auxiliary ventilationis switched o

HEnvironmental noteBatteries contain pollutants.It is illegal to dispose of themwith the household rubbish.They must be collected sep-arately and disp

Reading lamp ... 111Setting the ambient lightingbrightness (on-board computer) ... 222Interior motion sensor ...

Problems with the auxiliary heating/ventilationDisplay messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions$FAILThe signal transmission between the t

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe auxiliary heating cannot be switched on or has switched itselfoff.There is too little

Adjusting the side air vents:Side window demister vent;Side air ventXTo open a side air vent: turn the adjusterin side air vent ; anti-clockwise.XTo c

Useful information ... 142Running-in notes ... 142Driving ...

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more effort to steer and brake. There is a riskof an accident.Do not switch off the ignition while driving.GWARNINGIf the parking brake has not been f

Manual transmissionXDepress the brake pedal and keep itdepressed.XDepress the clutch pedal fully.XShift to neutral N.iYou can only start the engine wh

iThe vehicle locks centrally once you havepulled away. The locking knobs in the doorsdrop down.You can open the doors from the inside atany time.You c

Important safety notesGWARNINGIf the engine is switched off automatically andyou exit the vehicle, the engine is restartedautomatically. The vehicle m

Vehicles with automatic transmissionIf the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D orN, the ECO start/stop function switches offthe engine automaticall

Lockingsee Central locking Locking (doors)Automatic ... 81Emergency locking ...

iIf indicator lamp ; is off, the ECO start/stop function has been deactivated man-ually or as the result of a malfunction. Theengine will then not be

Problems with the engineProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe engine does notstart.The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated.

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsVehicles with a petrolengine:The engine is not run-ning smoothly and ismisfiring.There is a malfun

Shifting to neutral (N)XDepress the clutch pedal fully.XMove the gear lever to position N:.Engaging reverse gear! Only shift into reverse gear R when

jPark position with parking lockkReverse geariNeutralhDriveiThe DIRECT SELECT lever always returnsto its original position. The current trans-mission

Engaging reverse gear R! Only shift the automatic transmission toR when the vehicle is stationary.iThe ECO start/stop function is not avail-able when

ANeutralNo power is transmitted from theengine to the drive wheels.Releasing the brakes will allow youto move the vehicle freely, e.g. topush it or to

Towing a trailerTrailer towing is not permissible on the fol-lowing models:RA 45 AMG 4MATICRVehicles with the AMG Sports packageXDrive in the middle o

Steering wheel gearshift paddles:Left steering wheel gearshift paddle(shifts down);Right steering wheel gearshift paddle(shifts up)In drive program M,

5To use the braking effect of theengine on downhill gradients andfor driving:Ron steep mountain roadsRin mountainous terrainRin arduous conditions4To

Audio menu ... 214Convenience submenu ... 225Displaying a service message ... 290Display messages

Before the engine speed reaches the red area,an upshift indicator will be shown in the mul-tifunction display.XIf the colour in the speedometer multif

Problems with the transmissionProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe transmission hasproblems shifting gear.The transmission is losin

on the ignition if you accidentally refuelwith the wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel willenter the fuel system. Even small amountsof the wrong fuel coul

Problems with the fuel and fuel tankProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsFuel is leaking from thevehicle.The fuel line or the fuel tank

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe fuel filler flap can-not be opened.The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.orThe key battery is d

cle from rolling away by applying the parkingbrake.Vehicles with manual transmissionXShift to either first gear or reverse gear R.XTurn the key to pos

ReleasingXPull handle :.The red ! indicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster goes out.iYou can only release the electric parkingbrake when the key is i

Driving tipsGeneral notesGWARNINGIf you switch off the ignition while driving,safety-relevant functions are only availablewith limitations, or not at

dynamic changes in the bars at the start ofa journey. During a prolonged driving time,these changes are smaller. For moredynamic changes, perform a ma

Limited braking performance on salt-treated roadsIf you drive on salted roads, a layer of saltresidue may form on the brake discs andbrake pads. This

RRACE START (AMG vehicles) ... 181RACETIMER (on-board computer) ... 226Radar sensor systemActivating/deactivating ... 223Coun

Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualifiedspecialist workshop at the onset of winter.Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"section

Cruise control leverYou can operate cruise control and variableSPEEDTRONIC with the cruise control lever.The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise controll

Storing the current speed and calling upthe last stored speedGWARNINGIf you call up a stored speed and this is dif-ferent from the current speed, the

SPEEDTRONICImportant safety notesSPEEDTRONIC brakes automatically so thatyou do not exceed the set speed. On long andsteep downhill gradients, especia

Storing the current speedYou can use the cruise control lever to limitthe speed to any speed above 30 km/h whilethe engine is running.XBriefly press t

Shortly before the stored speed is reached, itappears in the multifunction display.Permanent SPEEDTRONIC remains active,even if variable SPEEDTRONIC i

This speed can:Rbe too high for a filter lane or a slip roadRbe so high in the right lane that you passvehicles driving on the leftRbe so high in the

?To store the current speed and calling upthe last stored speedATo store the current speed or a lowerspeedBTo switch between DISTRONIC PLUS andvariabl

When DISTRONIC PLUS is activated, one ortwo segments ; in the set speed range lightup.iFor design reasons, the speed displayedin the speedometer may d

XTo adjust the set speed in 1 km/h incre-ments: briefly press the cruise controllever up : or down ; to the pressurepoint.The last stored speed increa

SSafetyChildren in the vehicle ... 50Child restraint systems ... 50Safety systemsee Driving safety system

DISTRONIC PLUS is automatically deactiva-ted if:Ryou apply the electric parking brake or ifthe vehicle is automatically secured withthe electric parki

Other vehicles changing laneDISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the vehi-cle cutting in yet. The distance to this vehiclewill be too short.Narrow vehicles

! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD functionis activated, the vehicle brakes automati-cally in certain situations. To prevent dam-age to the vehicle, deac

The electric parking brake secures the vehicleautomatically if the HOLD function is activa-ted and:Rthe driver's door is open and the driver&apos

iIf you do not depress the acceleratorpedal within a few seconds, RACE START iscancelled. The multifunction display showsthe RACE START cancelled mess

or a pneumatic drill, could cause PARK-TRONIC to malfunction.PARKTRONIC may not function correctly onuneven terrain.PARKTRONIC is an electronic parkin

Warning displaysThe warning displays show the distancebetween the sensors and the obstacle. Thewarning display for the front area is locatedon the das

Deactivating/activating PARKTRONIC:Indicator lamp;To deactivate/activate PARKTRONICIf indicator lamp : lights up, PARKTRONIC isdeactivated.iPARKTRONIC

Problems with PARKTRONICProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsOnly the red segmentsin the PARKTRONICwarning displays are lit.You also he

Rat any time, you can intervene in the steer-ing procedure to correct it. Active ParkingAssist will then be cancelled.Rwhen transporting a load which

SpeedometerActivating/deactivating the addi-tional speedometer ... 220Digital ... 212In

When driving at speeds below 30 km/h, youwill see parking symbol ; as a status indi-cator in the instrument cluster. When a park-ing space has been de

The Park Assist active Accelerate and brake Observe surroundings mes-sage appears in the multifunction display.iYou will achieve the best results by w

10 km/h when exiting a parking space.Otherwise, Active Parking Assist will becancelled.XStop when PARKTRONIC sounds the con-tinuous warning tone, if n

Reversing cameraImportant safety notesThe reversing camera is only an aid. It is nota substitute for your attention to the imme-diate surroundings. Th

function; see the separate COMAND Onlineoperating instructions.orXSelect symbol ; for the coupling up atrailer function (see the separate COMANDOnline

The distance specifications only apply toobjects that are at ground level.Additional displays on vehicles with PARKTRONICand COMAND Online:Front warni

Turning the steering wheel:Red lane indicating the route the vehiclewill take with the steering wheel in its cur-rent position;Parking space markingXW

:Vehicle centre point on the yellow guideline at a distance of approximately 1.0 mfrom the rear of the vehicle;Trailer drawbar=Ball couplingXSet the h

Rif you have adopted a sporty driving stylewith high cornering speeds or high rates ofaccelerationRif you are predominantly driving slowerthan 80 km/h

Rthe traffic signs are poorly illuminatedRthere are ambiguous traffic signs, forinstance near roadworks or on multi-laneroadsInformation in the multif

SymbolsIn this Owner's Manual, you will find the fol-lowing symbols:GWARNINGWarning notices draw your attention to haz-ards that may endanger you

Outside temperature ... 209Setting (climate control) ... 128TEMPOMATFunction/notes ... 168Th

Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail todetect some vehicles and is no substitute forattentive driving.General notesBlind Spot Assist uses a r

Indicator and warning displayBlind Spot Assist is not active at speeds belowapproximately 30 km/h. Vehicles in the mon-itoring range are then not indi

:Lane Keeping Assist cameraIf you select km on the on-board computer inthe Display unit Speed-/odometer func-tion (Y page 220), Lane Keeping Assist is

When Standard is selected, no warning vibra-tion occurs if:Ryou have switched on the turn signals. Inthis event, the warnings are suppressed fora cert

trailer combination could also become unsta-ble.To avoid hazardous situations:Rmake sure to check the noseweight beforeeach journey.Ruse a drawbar nos

prescribed maximum speed in the relevantcountry.For certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the max-imum permissible rear axle load is increasedwhen towing a

XTo open the cover: turn handle : anti-clockwise and fold down cover ; andremove it.XPull out release wheel =.XTurn release wheel = anti-clockwise as

the vehicle and the trailer drawbar. This posesa risk of injury.Do not uncouple a trailer with an engagedoverrun brake.! Do not disconnect a trailer w

XPress the ball coupling in the direction ofthe arrow until it engages behind thebumper.Indicator lamp ? goes out and the mes-sage in the multifunctio

Useful information ... 208Important safety notes ... 208Displays and operation ... 208Menus

Tyre size (data) ... 329Tyre tread ... 319see Flat tyre

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The fuel supply is interrupted to protect theengine when the red band is reached.Outside temperature displayYou should pay special attention to road c

Left control panel=;RCalls up the menu and menu bar9:Press briefly:RScrolls through listsRSelects a submenu or functionRIn the Audio menu: selects ast

?Menu barADrive program (Y page 152)BTransmission position (Y page 152)XTo show the menu bar ?: press the= or ; button on the steering wheel.Menu bar

XPress the = or ; button on the steer-ing wheel to select the Trip menu.XPress the 9 or : button to selectFrom start or From reset.The values in the F

Resetting valuesExample: resetting the "From start" trip computerYou can reset the values of the following func-tions:Rtrip meterR"From

approach the point of the announced changeof direction.Change of direction announced with alane recommendationExample: change of direction announced w

Audio player or audio media operationExample: CD/DVD changer display:Current trackAudio data from various audio devices ormedia can be played, dependi

while driving will distract you from traffic con-ditions. You could then lose control of thevehicle. There is a risk of an accident.Only operate these

XPress the 9 or : button to select thenumber you want to dial.XPress the 6 or a button to start dial-ling.orXIf you do not want to make a call: presst

Windscreen washer fluidsee Windscreen washer system Windscreen washer systemNotes ... 345Toppi

Speed Limit AssistDisplaying Speed Limit AssistXPress the = or ; button on the steer-ing wheel to select the Assist. menu.XPress the 9 or : button to

Further information on the distance warningfunction (Y page 62).Activating/deactivating ATTENTIONASSISTXPress the = or ; button on the steer-ing wheel

Settings menuIntroductionIn the Settings menu, you have the followingoptions:Rchanging the instrument cluster settingsRchanging the light settingsRcha

XPress the : or 9 button to select thePermanent display: function.You will see the selected setting: outside temperature or Dig. speedo [mph].XPress t

qualified specialist workshop, e.g. aMercedes-Benz Service Centre.Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/offThis function is only available on vehicles

Rdipped-beam headlampsRdaytime driving lightsRsurround lighting in the exterior mirrorsActivating/deactivating the interior light-ing delayed switch-o

XPress the 9 or : button to selectRadar sensor (See Owner's Man.).You will see the selected setting: Activa‐ted or Deactivated.XPress the a butto

Flammable material such as leaves, grass ortwigs may ignite if they come into contact withhot parts of the exhaust system for extendedperiods. There i

AMG menu in AMG vehiclesAMG displays:Digital speedometer;Gear indicator=Upshift indicator?Engine oil temperatureACoolant temperatureBTransmission flui

XPress the = or ; button to selectInterm. Time.XPress a to confirm.The intermediate time is displayed for fiveseconds.Starting a new lap:RACETIMER;Fas

Protection of the environmentGeneral notesHEnvironmental noteDaimler's declared policy is one of compre-hensive environmental protection.Our obje

Lap evaluation:Lap;Lap time=Average lap speed?Lap lengthATop speed during lapThis function is only available if you havestored at least two laps and h

Display messagesGeneral notesDisplay messages appear in the multifunction display.Display messages with graphic symbols are simplified in the Owner&ap

Safety systemsDisplay messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions!÷currently unavail‐able See Owner's ManualABS (Anti-lock Braking Syst

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe brake system continues to function normally, but without thefunctions listed above. T

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions÷inoperative See Owner's ManualESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, the HOLD function, hill start a

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions!Release parking brakeThe red ! indicator lamp flashes and a warning tone sounds.A condit

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe red ! indicator lamp flashes and the yellow ! warninglamp is lit.The electric parking

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe yellow ! warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply orrelease the electric parking

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsJBrake immediatelyVehicles with manual transmission: a malfunction has occurredwhile the

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsPRE-SAFEFunctions cur‐rently limited See Owner's ManualAdaptive Brake Assist is temp

Do not install accessories such as audiosystems in these areas. Do not carry outrepairs or welding. You could impair theoperating efficiency of the re

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions6Restraint sys. mal‐function Consult workshopThere is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemen

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions6Rear centre mal‐function Consult workshopSRS has malfunctioned at the rear centre. The 6

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbTrailer left indi‐cator or Trailer right indicatorThe left or right-hand trailer turn si

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbLeft-hand tail lamp/brake lamp or Right-hand tail lamp/brake lampThe left or right-hand

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbLeft tail lamp or Right tail lampThe left or right-hand tail lamp is faulty.XCheck wheth

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsAdaptive Main-beam Assist inoperativeAdaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty.XVisit a qualifie

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions?Coolant Stop vehi‐cle Switch engine offThe coolant is too hot.A warning tone also sounds

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions4Check eng. oil lev. when next refuellingThe engine oil level has dropped to the minimum

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsSpeed Limit AssistCurrently unavail‐able See Owner's ManualSpeed Limit Assist is dea

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsVehicles with Becker® MAP PILOT: if the Becker® MAP PILOT isnot connected, the radar sens

GWARNINGIf you switch off the ignition while driving,safety-relevant functions are only availablewith limitations, or not at all. This could affect,fo

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsBlind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes:Rthe sensors are dirty.Rthe

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsPark Assist inoper‐ativeYou have just carried out a large number of turning or parkingman

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsDISTRONIC PLUS inoperativeDISTRONIC PLUS is faulty. Adaptive Brake Assist may also havefa

TyresDisplay messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsTyre pressureCheck tyresThe tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a signifi

VehicleDisplay messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsTo start engine,shift to either P or NYou have attempted to start the engine with

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsWithout changing gear,consult workshopYou cannot change the transmission position due to

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsTrans. oil overhea‐ted Drive on with careAMG vehicles: the transmission oil has overheate

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsjCheck trailer hitch lockThe trailer tow hitch is not correctly engaged.A warning tone al

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions&inoperative See Owner's Man.The auxiliary heating has a temporary malfunction o

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterSeat beltsProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsüOnly for certain coun-tries: the r

GWARNINGObjects in the driver's footwell can restrict thepedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.The operating and road safety of the vehiclei

Safety systemsProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsJThe red brake systemwarning lamp is lit whilethe engine is running. Awarning tone a

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions!The yellow ABS warninglamp is lit while theengine is running.ABS is temporarily unavailable. Ther

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions!The yellow ABS warninglamp is lit while theengine is running. Awarning tone alsosounds.EBD is fau

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions÷The yellow ESP® warn-ing lamp flashes whilethe vehicle is in motion.ESP® or traction control has

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions÷åThe yellow ESP® andESP® OFF warninglamps are lit while theengine is running.ESP®, BAS, COLLISION

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions!The red indicator lampfor the electric parkingbrake flashes or is litand/or the yellowwarning lam

EngineProblem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions;The yellow engine diag-nostics warning lamplights up while theengine is running.There may b

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions?The red coolant warn-ing lamp comes onwhile the engine is run-ning.The coolant level is too low.I

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsXLeave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle untilthe engine has cooled down.XChec

Useful information ... 268Loading guidelines ... 268Stowage areas ...

Data stored in the vehicleA number of electronic components in yourvehicle contain data memories.These data memories temporarily or perma-nently store

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Stowage areasStowage spacesImportant safety notesGWARNINGIf you do not correctly store objects in thevehicle interior, they can slip or be flungaround

Stowage compartment in front of the arm-rest (vehicles with automatic transmis-sion)XTo open: press the marking on cover :.iYou can remove the non-sli

Rear stowage compartmentsStowage compartment in the rear centreconsoleXTo open: pull down the top of stowagecompartment : by the edge of the handle.iD

Enlarging the luggage compartmentImportant safety notesGWARNINGIf the rear bench seat/rear seat and seatbackrest are not engaged they could fold for-w

XFold seat backrest : back until it engages.Red lock status indicator ; is no longervisible.XAdjust the head restraints if necessary(Y page 96).XMove

:Bag hookStowage well underneath the luggagecompartment floorImportant safety notesGWARNINGIf you drive when the luggage compartmentfloor is open, obj

XFold the luggage compartment floor down.XPress the luggage compartment floor downuntil it engages.Roof carrierImportant safety notesGWARNINGAn incorr

There is a risk of injury, especially when brak-ing or abruptly changing directions.RAlways store objects so that they cannot beflung around in these

XFold down the rear seat armrest.XTo open: press the front of cup holder :or ;.Cup holder : or ; extends automatically.XTo close: slide cup holder : o

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Rear-compartment ashtrayXTo open: pull cover = out by its top edge.XTo remove: pull insert ; by recess : inthe direction of arrow ? until it audiblyre

Socket in the front centre consoleVehicles with a stowage compartment coverXTo open: push the lower section ofcover :.The stowage compartment opens.XL

sion surrounding the possible health riskposed by electromagnetic fields.Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of anapproved exterior aerial. This ensures:

ignition lock. Otherwise, it will take up to20 seconds for the mobile phone to dis-connect from the system. Only then canyou continue the call on your

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Useful information ... 284Engine compartment ... 284Service ...

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Raising the active bonnet increases the clear-ance to hard components, such as the engine.If the active bonnet has been triggered, it israised at the

XPull support strut ? out of bracket A.XLift up support strut ? and insert it intoyellow retaining clip =.Closing the bonnetXRaise the bonnet slightly

Checking the oil level using the oil dip-stickExample: vehicles with a petrol engineVehicles with a diesel engine (apart from the A 180CDI BlueEFFICIE

Cockpit ... 28Instrument cluster ... 30Multifunction steering wheel ...

to the engine or to the catalytic converter.Have excess engine oil siphoned off.Example: engine oil filler capXTurn cap : anti-clockwise and remove it

Topping up the windscreen washer sys-tem/headlamp cleaning systemGWARNINGWindscreen washer concentrate is highlyflammable. If it comes into contact wi

Displaying service messagesXSwitch the ignition on.XUsing = or ;, select the Servicemenu.XPress 9 or : to select the ASSYST PLUS submenu and press a t

Regular care of your vehicle is a condition forretaining the quality in the long term.Use care products and cleaning agents rec-ommended and approved

pressure cleaner nozzle. Information aboutthe correct distance is available from theequipment manufacturer.Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzlearound

Observe these notes if your vehicle has aclear matt finish. This will help you to avoiddamage to the paintwork due to incorrecttreatment.These notes a

Cleaning the mirror turn signal! Only use cleaning agents or cleaningcloths that are suitable for plastic lenses.Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleanin

XRemove rust, e.g. with a wire brush.XRemove dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth ora brush.XAfter cleaning, lightly oil or grease ball cou-pling :.XChe

XWipe the wooden trim and trim elementswith a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfi-bre cloth.XHeavy soiling: use car care and cleaningproducts recomm

Useful information ... 298Where will I find...? ... 298Flat tyre ...

Thank you for choosing Mercedes-BenzBefore you first drive off, read this Owner'sManual carefully and familiarise yourself withyour vehicle. For

CockpitFunction Page:Steering wheel gearshiftpaddles 156;Combination switch 107=Instrument cluster 30?HornADIRECT SELECT lever 151BPARKTRONIC warning

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XRemove first-aid kit =.iCheck the expiry date on first-aid kit =at least once a year. Replace the contentsif necessary, and replace any missingitems.

ROne pair of glovesRFoldable wheel chockFlat tyrePreparing the vehicleYour vehicle may be equipped with:RMOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char-ac

The maximum permissible distance whichcan be driven in run-flat mode is counted fromthe moment the tyre pressure loss warningappears in the multifunct

Using the TIREFIT kitTIREFIT is a tyre sealant.You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of upto 4 mm, particularly those in the tyre tread.You can use TI

time without a break. It may otherwiseoverheat.The tyre inflation compressor can be oper-ated again once it has cooled down.If a pressure of 200 kPa (

and a tyre pressure that is too low can signif-icantly impair the vehicle's braking and driv-ing characteristics. There is a risk of accident.Do

sive gases of a battery. There is a risk of anexplosion.Before handling the battery, touch the vehiclebody to remove any existing electrostaticbuild-u

The battery and the cover of the positiveterminal clamp must be fitted securely dur-ing operation.Comply with safety precautions and take pro-tective

GWARNINGA discharged battery can freeze at tempera-tures below freezing point. When jump-start-ing the vehicle or charging the battery, gasescan escap

Function Page:Overhead control panel 36;PARKTRONIC warning dis-play 182=Combination switch 107?Instrument cluster 30AHornBDIRECT SELECT lever 151CStee

Jump-startingFor the jump-starting procedure, use only the jump-starting connection point, consisting of apositive terminal and an earth point, in the

characteristics may be impaired, especially at low temperatures. Have the thawed batterychecked at a qualified specialist workshop.Do not use a rapid

Position number B identifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-starting device.XPress together cover : of positive clamp

! Only secure the tow rope or towing bar tothe towing eyes. The vehicle may otherwisebe damaged.! Observe the following points when towingwith a tow r

Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: the towing eyeis located under the tyre inflation compres-sor.XPress the mark on cover : inwards in thedirection of the a

Vehicles with automatic transmission: theautomatic transmission automatically shiftsto position P when you open the driver's orfront-passenger do

Tow-starting (emergency enginestarting)! Do not tow-start vehicles with automatictransmission. You could otherwise damagethe automatic transmission.Be

The fuse allocation chart is on the fuse box inthe front-passenger footwell (Y page 315).Fuse box in the engine compartmentGWARNINGWhen the bonnet is

XTo release cover =, press retainingclamp ;.XFold out cover = in the direction of thearrow to the catch.XRemove cover = forwards.iFuse allocation char

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Instrument clusterDisplays and controlsiInstrument cluster: kilometresFunction Page:Speedometer with seg-ments 209;Multifunction display 210=Rev count

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wheels and tyres for damage. Hidden tyredamage could also be causing the unusualhandling characteristics. If you find nosigns of damage, have the whee

RRun in new tyres at moderate speeds forthe first 100 km. They only reach their fullperformance after this distance.RDo not drive with tyres which hav

does not exceed the maximum permissiblespeed for the M+S tyres(Y page 172).When you have fitted the M+S tyres:XCheck the tyre pressures (Y page 321).X

GWARNINGIf you fit unsuitable accessories onto tyrevalves, the tyre valves may be overloaded andmalfunction, which can cause tyre pressureloss. Due to

iThe tyre pressure values given for lowloads are minimum values which offer yougood ride comfort characteristics.However, you can also use the values

After a teach-in period, the tyre pressureloss warning system will monitor the settyre pressures of all four tyres.orIf you wish to cancel the restart

Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-lar-jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have dam-aged tyres or chassis components replacedimmediately.Fitti

Securing the vehicle on slight downhill gradientsXOn light downhill gradients: placechocks or other suitable items in front ofthe wheels of the front

XTo remove: turn the centre cover of hubcap : anti-clockwise and remove.XTo fit: before fitting, ensure that hubcap : is in the open position. To do s

iInstrument cluster: milesFunction Page:Speedometer with seg-ments 209;Multifunction display 210=Rev counter208Function Page?Coolant temperature 208AF

XPosition jack ? at jacking point =.XMake sure that the base of the jack is posi-tioned vertically under the jacking point.XTurn ratchet ring spanner

XTighten the wheel bolts until they are fin-ger-tight.Lowering the vehicleGWARNINGThe wheels could work loose if the wheel nutsand bolts are not tight

! Large wheels: the lower the section widthfor a certain wheel size, the lower the ridecomfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll com-fort and suspension

TyresSummer tyres Light-alloy wheels V1V2V3V4V5V6V7BA 195/65 R15 91 T 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47 —#— — — — —BA195/65 R15 91 H136.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47#— — — — —

Winter tyres Light-alloy wheels V1V2V3V4V5V6V7BA 215/45 R18 93 V XLM+Si7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 42 — — — — — —#BA 235/40 R18 95 V XLM+Si168.0 J x 18 H2 ET 48

XOpen the tailgate.XLoosen lashing straps ; on emergencyspare wheel bag :.XRemove emergency spare wheel bag :with the "Minispare" emergency

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Approved aerial positions:Front roof area;Rear roof area=Rear wingiOn vehicles with panorama sliding sun-roof, fitting an aerial to the front roof are

Warning and indicator lampsFunction Page:L Dipped-beam head-lamps 105;T Side lamps106=K Main-beam head-lamps 107?÷ ESP®260A! Electric parking brake(re

Identification platesVehicle identification plate with vehi-cle identification number (VIN)XOpen the front right-hand door.You will see vehicle identi

HEnvironmental noteDispose of service products in an environ-mentally-responsible manner.Service products include the following:RFuels (e.g. petrol, d

Petrol (EN 228, E DIN 51626-1)Fuel grade (AMG vehicles)! Only refuel using super unleaded petrolwith at least 98 RON/88 MON that con-forms to European

recommended fuel is not available, youmay also use unleaded petrol with anoctane rating of 93 RON/83 MON.All other models: as a temporary meas-ure, if

! Do not use the following:Rmarine dieselRheating oilRbio-dieselRvegetable oilRpetrolRparaffinRkeroseneDo not mix such fuels with diesel fuel anddo no

Engine oilGeneral notesWhen handling engine oil, observe the impor-tant safety notes on service products(Y page 338).The quality of the engine oil is

Model ReplacementamountA 180 BlueEFFICIENCYA 200 BlueEFFICIENCY5.8 lA 250 BlueEFFICIENCY5.6 lA 180 CDI BlueEFFI-CIENCY, manual trans-mission4.5 lA 180

clean the antifreeze from components beforestarting the engine.! Only add coolant that has been premixedwith the desired antifreeze protection. Youcou

At temperatures above freezing:XFill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixtureof water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-merFit.Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to

Missing values were not available at the timeof going to print.All models (except AMG vehicles)Vehicle length4292 mmVehicle width including exterior m

Multifunction steering wheelFunction Page:Multifunction display 210;Audio/COMAND display;see the separate operatinginstructions=?Switches on LINGUA-TR

Trailer tow hitchMounting dimensions! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,changes to the engine cooling system maybe necessary, depending on t

Trailer loadsVehicles with manual transmission! Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight.Do not use a nosew

Permissible trailer load, braked18Permissible trailer load, braked19Permissible trailer load, unbrakedMaximum drawbar nose-weight20Permissible rear

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Order no. 65155008 02 Part no. 1765841400Z102 Edition NA 2012-09dÉ1765841400Z102iËÍ1765841400Z102Nur für internen Gebrauch / For internal use only

Centre consoleCentre console, upper sectionFunction Page:Audio system/COMANDOnline; see the separateoperating instructions;c Seat heating96=c PARKTRON

Centre console, lower sectioniVehicles with DIRECT SELECT leverFunction PageDAshtray 277Cigarette lighter 278Power socket 278Stowage compartment 269ES

Overhead control panelFunction Page:u Switches the rearinterior lighting on/off 112;p Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off111=| Switches the fr

Door control panelFunction Page:Opens the door 80;%& Unlocks/locksthe vehicle 80=r45= Savesthe seat and exterior mirrorsettings101?Adjusts the sea

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SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)IntroductionSupplemental Restraint System (SRS) with:RThe 6 SRS warning lampRAirbagsRAirbag control unit (with cras

nor do they provide an indication of airbagdeployment.The vehicle may be deformed significantly,e.g. the bonnet or the wing, without an airbagbeing de

Rdo not lean forwards, e.g. over the cover ofthe driver's/front-passenger front airbag,particularly when the vehicle is in motion.Rdo not put you

Driver's airbag : deploys in front of thesteering wheel; front-passenger front air-bag ; deploys in front of and above the glovecompartment.The f

deploy correctly and would fail to provide theintended protection in the event of an acci-dent. Appropriate seat covers can beobtained, for example, f

PRE-SAFE® takes pre-emptive measures toprotect occupants in certain hazardous sit-uations.PRE-SAFE® intervenes:Rwhen BAS activates, e.g. in emergencyb

tion instructions of the child restraint sys-tem manufacturer.RDo not secure an object with a seat belt ifthe seat belt is also being used by one ofth

Index ... 4Introduction ... 21At a glance ...

The belt strap is tightened slightly when:Ryou engage the belt tongue in the beltbuckle and you then turn the key to position2 in the ignition lock.Rt

the driver and the front passenger have fas-tened their seat belts.iFor more information on the 7 seatbelt warning lamp, see "Warning and indi-ca

ates or accelerates rapidly in a lateral direc-tionRin certain situations where the vehicle over-turns and the system determines that it canprovide ad

Do not expose the child restraint system todirect sunlight. Parts of the child restraint sys-tem could heat up and the child could burnherself/himself

Warning notice on the front-passenger sun visorWarning symbol for a rearward-facing childrestraint systemDo not use a rearward-facing child restraints

If the front-passenger seat of your vehicledoes not have automatic child seat recogni-tion, this is indicated by a special sticker. Thesticker is affi

injure the child or other vehicle occupants.When fitting the child restraint system, alwaysmake sure that it is engaged correctly in thesecuring rings

Vehicles without adjustable head restraints:XTop Tether belt with one belt strap: routeTop Tether belt = centrally over headrestraint .orXTop Tether b

Problems with automatic child seat recognitionProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe 45 indica-tor lamp on the centreconsole is lit.A

Seat positionsWeight catego-riesFront-passenger seatRear seat1Front-passenger front airbag is not disabledFront-passenger front airbag is disabledLeft

1, 2, 3 ...12 V socketsee Socket 4ETSsee ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-tion System)

Key to the letters used in the table:X ISOFIX position that is not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this weight cat-egory and/or size ca

Weight catego-riesManufac-turerType Approval number (E1 ...) Order num-ber(A 000 ...)6Automatic child seat recognitionCategory 0: up to 10 kg up to ap

Weight catego-riesSize cate-goryManufac-turerType Approval number(E1 ...) Order number6Auto-matic child seat recogni-tionD – – – – –C – – – – –Group I

opened from inside the vehicle. When thevehicle is unlocked, the door can be openedfrom the outside.XTo activate: press the child-proof locklever up i

teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-ally, further driving safety systems are deac-tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-ding and acci

GWARNINGThe distance warning function cannot alwaysclearly identify objects and complex trafficsituations.In such cases, the distance warning function

Adaptive Brake AssistiObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion for driving safety systems(Y page 61).GWARNINGAdaptive Brake Assist cann

Adaptive brake lampsIf you brake sharply from a speed of morethan 50 km/h or if braking is assisted by BASor adaptive Brake Assist, the brake lampsfla

ESP® is deactivated if the å ESP® OFFwarning lamp in the instrument cluster lightsup continuously when the engine is running.If the ÷ ESP® warning lam

iActivate ESP® as soon as the situationsdescribed above no longer apply. ESP® willotherwise not be able to stabilise the vehi-cle if the vehicle start

ATA (anti-theft alarm system)Activating/deactivating ... 69ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)Function ...

Deactivating/activating ESP® (exceptAMG vehicles)Important safety notesYou can select between the following statesof ESP®:RESP® is activated.RESP® is

EBD (electronic brake force distribu-tion)iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion for driving safety systems(Y page 61).GWARNINGIf EB

A visual and audible alarm is triggered if thealarm system is primed and you open:Rthe vehicle with the emergency key ele-mentRa doorRthe tailgateRthe

ActivatingXMake sure that:Rthe side windows are closed.Rthe panorama sliding sunroof is closed.Rthere are no objects, e.g. mascots, hang-ing on the re

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Key functions:& To lock the vehicle;% To unlock the vehicleXTo unlock centrally: press button ;.If you do not open the vehicle within approx-imat

If you unlock the vehicle using the emergencykey element, the fuel filler flap will not beunlocked automatically.XTo unlock the fuel filler flap: inse

XTake the emergency key element out of thekey (Y page 75).XPress emergency key element ; into theopening in the key in the direction of thearrow until

Notes/function ... 198Trailer towing ... 199BonnetActive bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ...

Problems with the keyProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsYou cannot lock orunlock the vehicleusing the key.The key battery is discharg

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe engine cannot bestarted using the key.The on-board voltage is too low.XSwitch off non-essentia

alarm system is triggered if the door isopened from the inside. Switch off the alarm(Y page 69).Unlocking and opening the doorsfrom the insideXPull do

You can only open the rear doors from insidethe vehicle if they are not secured by thechild-proof locks (Y page 60).If the vehicle has been locked usi

are still visible. Press down the lockingknobs manually, if necessary (Y page 80).XClose the driver's door.XTake the emergency key element out of

ClosingXPull the tailgate down using handle :.XLet the tailgate to drop into the lock.XIf necessary, lock the vehicle with the& button on the key.

Side window reversing featureThe side windows are equipped with an auto-matic reversing feature. If a solid objectblocks or restricts a side window du

Convenience opening featureYou can ventilate the vehicle before you startdriving. To do this, the key is used to carry outthe following functions simu

Problems with the side windowsGWARNINGIf you close a side window again immediatelyafter it has been blocked or reset, the sidewindow closes with incre

pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.Change the position of the sliding sunroofor open a side window slightly to reduce oreliminate these noi

Problem (malfunction) ... 56Recommendations ... 58Suitable positions ... 56Top Teth

tilation of the vehicle interior, you can raisethe sliding sunroof.If contact is made with a roof carrierapproved by Mercedes-Benz, the slidingsunroof

Opening and closingOverhead control panel:To open;To open=To closeXTurn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignitionlock.XPress or pull the 3 switch in

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SeatsImportant safety notesGWARNINGIf children adjust the seats, they couldbecome trapped, especially if they are unat-tended. There is a risk of inju

the seat back. There is a risk that the seatsand/or the objects could be damaged.iThe head restraints in the front and rearseats can be removed.7For m

GWARNINGThe head restraints cannot provide the inten-ded protection unless they are fitted andadjusted correctly. There is an increased riskof injury

Rear seat head restraintsAdjusting the rear seat head restraintheightXTo raise: pull the head restraint up to thedesired position.XTo lower: press rel

even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a riskof injury.Therefore, do not switch on the seat heatingrepeatedly.The three red indicator lamps in the b