2008 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK Owners Manual

Changing the bulbs
246
Front bulbs Bulb Type
1
Additional turn
signal lamp
LEDs
29 2
Parking lamp/
side lamp W 5 W
3
Main-beam
headlamps
30
/
cornering
light* 31 H7 55 W
4
Dipped-beam
headlamps
H7 55 W
30
or
D1S 35 W* 32 5
Turn signal lamp PY 21 W
6
Front foglamps* H11 55 W
33 Rear bulbs
Bulb Type
7
Third brake
lamp
LED
29 8
Licence plate
lamp C 5 W
9
Rear foglamp P 21 W
Tail lamp P 4 W
a
Turn signal lamp PY 21 W
b
Reversing lamp P 21 W
c
Brake lamp P 21 W
Before changing bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs:
R
Dipped-beam headlamps (halogen head-
lamps)
R Main-beam headlamps (halogen head-
lamps) R
Side lamp/parking lamp (halogen head-
lamps)
R Cornering light* (vehicles with bi-xenon
headlamps*)
R Front turn signal lamp
R Brake lamp
R Reversing lamp
R Rear foglamp/tail lamp
R Turn signal lamp (rear)
R Licence plate lamp
Observe the following points:
R Use only the bulb types specified here.
R To prevent a short-circuit, switch off the
lights before changing a bulb.
R Only hold bulbs with a clean, lint-free cloth.
R Do not work with wet or greasy fingers.
R If the new bulb still does not light up, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
29 LEDs must not be replaced, as they are designed to have an unlimited service life.
30 Vehicles with halogen headlamps.
31 Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps*
32 Vehicles with xenon headlamps*: always have these bulbs changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
33 These bulbs must be replaced at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Practical advice
* optional
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Changing the bulbs
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i
Due to the location of the bulbs in the
front headlamps, it is best to have these
changed at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
i Have the headlamp setting checked reg-
ularly at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Changing the front bulbs
Opening/closing the cover in the front
wheel arch X
To open: turn the front wheels inwards.
X Unscrew retaining screw 1.
X Fold the cover down. X
To close: fold the cover upwards.
X Screw in retaining screw 1.
Removing/fitting the washer fluid res-
ervoir You must remove the washer fluid reservoir
from the engine compartment before you can
replace the bulbs in the front left-hand head-
lamp. X
To remove: turn retaining screw 1anti-
clockwise.
X Remove washer fluid reservoir 2from
bracket 3.
X Put washer fluid reservoir 2to one side
and leave the lines and hoses connected.
Make sure that no washer fluid escapes. X
To fit: guide the lower retaining lug into the
rubber grommet on the longitudinal mem-
ber and fit washer fluid reservoir 2into
bracket 3.
X Turn retaining screw 1clockwise.
Replacing the bulbs in the dipped-beam
headlamp (halogen headlamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the cover in the front wheel arch
(Y page 247).
X Open the bonnet.
X Left-hand headlamps: remove the washer
fluid reservoir (Y page 247).
X Press retaining lug :down and remove
housing cover 2.
X Pull connector =from bulb holder 4. Practical advice
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Changing the bulbs
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X
Turn bulb holder 4anti-clockwise and pull
it out.
X Remove the bulb from bulb holder 4.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 4.
X Insert bulb holder 4and turn it clockwise.
X Attach connector =to bulb holder 4.
X Align the bottom of housing cover 2and
fold it upwards until it engages.
Main-beam headlamps (halogen head-
lamps)/cornering light*(bi-xenon head-
lamps*) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the cover in the front wheel arch
(Y page 247).
X Open the bonnet. X
Remove the washer fluid reservoir
(Y page 247).
X Press retaining lug 1down and remove
housing cover ;.
X Main-beam headlamps: pull connector =
from the bulb.
X Turn housing cover ?anti-clockwise.
X Remove the bulb.
X Insert the new bulb so that it is flush.
X Turn housing cover ?clockwise.
X Main-beam headlamps: attach connec-
tor =to the bulb.
X Align the bottom of housing cover ;and
fold it upwards until it engages.
Replacing the bulb in the side lamp/
parking lamp (halogen headlamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the cover in the front wheel arch
(Y page 247).
X Open the bonnet.
X Remove the washer fluid reservoir
(Y page 247).
X Press retaining lug :down and remove
housing cover ;.
X Pull out bulb holder =.
X Turn the bulb anti-clockwise, applying
slight pressure, and remove it from bulb
holder =.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder =and
turn it clockwise.
X Insert bulb holder =.
X Align the bottom of housing cover ;and
fold it upwards until it engages. Practical advice
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Changing the bulbs
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Replacing the turn signal lamps
X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the cover in the front wheel arch
(Y page 247).
X Open the bonnet.
X Left-hand headlamp: remove the washer
fluid reservoir (Y page 247).
X Turn bulb holder :anti-clockwise and pull
it out.
X Turn the bulb anti-clockwise, applying
slight pressure, and remove it from bulb
holder :. X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder :and
turn clockwise while applying slight pres-
sure.
X Insert bulb holder :and turn it clockwise. Changing the rear bulbs
Opening and closing the side trim pan-
els You must open the side trim panel in the lug-
gage compartment before you can change
the bulbs in the tail lamps.
Left-hand side trim panel Right-hand side trim panel
Opening
X
Turn release catch 190° in the direction
of the arrow and remove side trim panel
2.
X Left side: remove the compressor.
X Right side: remove the stowage compart-
ment.
Closing
X Left side: insert the compressor.
X Right side: insert the stowage compart-
ment.
X Insert side trim panel 2and turn catch
1 90° in the opposite direction to the
arrow. Practical advice
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Changing the bulbs
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Changing the tail lamps X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the luggage compartment.
X Open the side trim panel (Y page 249).Bulb holder
X
Press retaining lugs 1simultaneously in
the direction of the arrow and pull the bulb
holder out. Bulb holder
1
Brake lamp
2 Reversing lamp
3 Turn signal lamp
4 Rear foglamp/tail lamp
X Lightly press the corresponding bulb into
the holder, turn it anti-clockwise and
remove it from the bulb holder.
X Insert the corresponding new bulb into the
bulb holder and turn it clockwise.
X Attach the bulb holder and press firmly.
The retaining lugs on the bulb holder
engages audibly.
X Close the side trim panel (Y page 249).Changing the bulbs in the licence plate
lamps
X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the tailgate.
X Using a screwdriver, loosen both sides of
licence plate lamp 1in the direction of the
arrow.
X Remove licence plate lamp 1.
X Replace the bulb.
X Insert licence plate lamp 1and press it in
until it engages. Practical advice
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Replacing the wiper blades
251Replacing the wiper blades
Windscreen wiper blades
G
Risk of accident
The windscreen will not longer be properly
wiped if the wiper blades are worn. This
could prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident.
Replace the wiper blades twice a year, ide-
ally in spring and autumn. G
Risk of accident
The wiper arms could start moving and
cause an injury if you leave the windscreen
wipers switched on.
Remove the key from the ignition lock
before replacing the wiper blades.
! Make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the windscreen wiper to avoid dam-
aging the windscreen wiper blades.
Removing X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
screen. X
Press both release clips 2.
X Fold wiper blade 1in the direction of
arrow 3away from wiper arm 4.
X Remove wiper blade 1in the direction of
the arrow 5.
Fitting X
Position the new wiper blade 1with
recess 6on lug 5.
X Fold wiper blade 1in the direction of
arrow 3onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips 2engage in bracket 4.
X Make sure that wiper blade 1is seated
correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
screen. Rear window wiper blade
G
Risk of injury
The wiper arm could be set in motion and
injure you if the windscreen wipers are
switched on.
Remove the key from the ignition lock
before replacing the wiper blade. Practical advice
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Replacing the wiper blades
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Removing
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the rear win-
dow until it engages.
X Turn wiper blade 1in the direction of
arrow 2until it is released from the
retainer on the wiper arm.
X Remove wiper blade 1.
Fitting X
Push the new wiper blade 1onto the wiper
arm until you feel it engage.
X Make sure that wiper blade 1is seated
correctly. X
Turn wiper blade 1parallel to the wiper
arm.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the rear win-
dow. Adjusting the spraying nozzles
Check the spraying nozzles setting regularly.
If they have moved, you can readjust them
yourself. G
Risk of injury
The wiper arms could start moving and
cause an injury if you leave the windscreen
wipers switched on.
Remove the key from the ignition lock
before adjusting the spraying nozzles.
! Do not use any tools, e.g. a needle, to
adjust the spraying nozzles. There is other-
wise a risk of damaging the spraying noz-
zles. X
Swivel spraying nozzles 1upwards or
downwards.
X Wipe briefly with washer fluid to test them
(Y page 83).
The spraying nozzles are correctly posi-
tioned if the stream of water hits the wind-
screen approximately in the centre. Practical advice
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Flat tyre
253Flat tyre
Flat tyre equipment variants
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R a TIREFIT kit (Y page 200)
R a "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel* (Y page 201)
R a spare wheel* (Y page 201)
R the MOExtended run-flat sys-
tem* (Y page 262) Preparing the vehicle
i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOE tyres*.
X Stop your vehicle as far away from traffic
as possible on solid, non-slippery, level
ground.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Apply the handbrake.
Vehicles with manual transmission X
Shift to either first or reverse gear. Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC* X
Move the selector lever to P.
For all vehicles X
All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area whilst a wheel is being changed. Any-
one who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Get out of the vehicle.
X Close the driver’s door.
X Place the warning triangle (Y page 200) at
a suitable distance. Observe legal require-
ments. Using the TIREFIT kit
You can use the TIREFIT kit to seal small
punctures, particularly those in the tyre tread.
You can use TIREFIT in outdoor temperatures
down to -20 °C. G
Risk of accident
In the following situations, your safety is at
particular risk and tyre sealant is unable to
provide breakdown assistance:
R if there are cuts or punctures in the tyre
greater than 4 mm
R if the wheel rim is damaged
R if you have driven at very low tyre pres-
sures or on a flat tyre
Do not drive any further. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop which has the neces-
sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry
out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Practical advice
* optional
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