2008 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK engine coolant

5
Changing a wheel
see Flat tyre
Child-proof locks
Rear doors ........................................ 54
Children
Fastening seat belts.......................... 51
In the vehicle. ................................... 42
Restraint systems. ............................ 43
Child seat
Automatic recognition ......................45
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion). ............................................... 223
Integrated ......................................... 50
ISOFIX............................................... 48
Recommendations. ...........................47
Suitable positions. ............................ 46
Cigarette lighter................................. 163
Cockpit Overview. .......................................... 22
COMAND............................................. 101
On-board computer. .......................101
see separate operating instructions
Constant headlamp mode
Setting (on-board computer).......... .109
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer)........................................... 112
Convenience closing............................ 86
Convenience opening........................... 86
Coolant................................................ 175
Checking the level. .........................175Display message
............213, 214, 215
Mixture ratio ................................... 297
Temperature gauge ...........................97
Cornering light
Display message ............................. 216
Cruise control..................................... 115
Cup holder.......................................... 144 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Date
Setting (on-board computer).......... .109
Daytime driving lights
see Constant headlamp mode
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 110
Interior lighting (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 110
Diesel
Low outside temperatures. .............170
Diesel engine
Winter driving. ................................ 170
Digital speedometer.......................... 103
Dipped-beam headlamps Display message ............................. 216
Symmetrical. .................................. 185Display message
................................ 202
Service interval display. ..................191
Display messages
Symbol messages. ..........................212
Text messages. ............................... 203
Distance recorder
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance Recorder
see Trip meter
Door
Automatic locking ............................. 61
Display message ............................. 212
Emergency locking .........................242
Emergency unlocking...................... 241
Opening (from the inside). ................61
Door control panel
Overview. .......................................... 34
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Driver's airbag...................................... 40
Driver's seat position........................... 76
Driving abroad.................................... 185
Driving safety system.......................... 55
ABS. .................................................. 55
Adaptive brake lamps. ......................56
BAS. .................................................. 55
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL. ................................................ 56 Index
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12Centre console.
.............................. 160
Glove compartment. .......................160
Luggage compartment. ...................161
Stowage space
Cup holder ...................................... 144
Submenu (on-board computer)......... 107
Convenience ................................... 108
Instrument cluster .......................... 107
Lighting........................................... 108
Time/date. ..................................... 107
Vehicle............................................ 108
Summer opening
see Convenience opening
Sun visor............................................. 162
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 110
Switching off the alarm
ATA. .................................................. 57T
Tailgate Display message ............................. 212
Opening/closing. .............................. 62
Tail lamps
changing. ........................................ 250Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank capacity..................................... 292
Technical data Acceleration. .................................. 281
Engine............................................ .278
Speed. ............................................ 280
Trailer loads .................................... 291
Tyres. .............................................. 283
Vehicle dimensions. ........................286
Vehicle weights............................... 286
Wheels. ........................................... 283
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Telephone compartment................... 160
Temperature Coolant. ............................................ 97
Outside temperature......................... 98
Thermotronic
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............222
Third brake lamp
Display message ............................. 217
Through-loading................................. 147
Tightening torque............................... 262
Time Setting (on-board computer).......... .109
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 109
TIREFIT kit
Using. ............................................. 253TopTether..............................................
49
Total distance recorder............... 26, 100
Tow-away protection........................... 58
Towing................................................. 269
Towing eye Fitting ............................................. 269
Removing....................................... .270
Tow-starting ........................................ 270
Trailer 7-pin connector .............................. 191
Display message ............................. 216
Power supply. ................................. 190
Trailer loads
Technical data. ............................... 291
Trailer tow hitch
Notes on care ................................. 196
Trailer towing
Active parking assist .......................127
Driving tips ..................................... 188
Malfunction..................................... 240
Mounting dimensions .....................290
Parktronic. ...................................... 123
Transmission
Display message ............................. 209
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio ...............275
Transport (vehicle)............................. 270
Trip computer Menu (on-board computer). ............112 Index
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Exterior view
21Function Page
1
Luggage compartment
Spare wheel 201
Vehicle tool kit 200
2
Rear window heating 140
3
Opening and closing the
tailgate 61
4
Fuel filler flap 168
Fuel requirements 168
5
Opening and closing the
doors 60
6
Exterior mirrors
71 Function Page
7
Demisting the windscreen 139
Cleaning the windows 194
8
Panorama roof* 142
Panorama louvred sliding
sunroof*
142
9
Windscreen wiper opera-
tion
83
Cleaning the wiper blades 194
Replacing the wiper blades
251 Function Page
a
Opening the bonnet 171
Engine oil 172
Coolant 175
b
Front lights 245
c
Fitting the front towing eye 268
d
Tyres and wheels 176
Checking the tyre pressure 178
Flat tyre, fitting the spare
wheel
253
e
Fitting the rear towing eye 268
f
Rear lights 245At a glance
* optional
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Instrument cluster
27Function Page
1
LIM indicator lamp* 115
2
ESP
®
(Electronic Stability
Program) warning lamp 226
3
Speedometer
4
Turn signal indicator lamp 79
5
Multi-function display,
upper section
100
6
Trip distance 98
7
Total distance 103
8
Turn signal indicator lamp 79
9
ABS (anti-lock braking sys-
tem) warning lamp
224
a
Diesel engine: preglow indi-
cator lamp
88
b
Rev counter 98
c
SRS (Supplemental
Restraint System) warning
lamp
226 Function Page
d
Engine diagnostics warning
lamp
227
e
Reserve fuel warning lamp 229
f
Fuel filler cap location: the
fuel filter cap is to the rear
on the right g
Fuel gauge
h
Main-beam indicator lamp 80
j
Dipped-beam indicator
lamp
78
k
Seat belt warning lamp 228
l
Clock 98
Speedtronic*: stored limit
speed
117 Function Page
m
Depending on the setting in
the on-board computer:
108
• Outside temperature
1 • Digital speedometer
n
Rear window wiper
switched on
83
o
Multi-function display,
lower section
100
p
AUTOTRONIC*: drive pro-
gram display
94
q
AUTOTRONIC*: selector
lever position display
94
r
Brake system warning lamp 226
s
Reset button 97
t
Coolant temperature gauge 97
1
Vehicles for United Kingdom: the speed in km/h is always shown instead of the outside temperature. At a glance
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Instrument cluster
29Function Page
1
LIM indicator lamp* 115
2
ESP
®
warning lamp 226
3
Speedometer
4
Turn signal indicator lamp 79
5
Multi-function display,
upper section
100
6
Trip distance 98
7
Total distance 103
8
Turn signal indicator lamp 79
9
ABS warning lamp 224
a
Diesel engine: preglow indi-
cator lamp
88
b
Rev counter 98
c
SRS warning lamp
226 Function Page
d
Engine diagnostics warning
lamp
227
e
Reserve fuel warning lamp 229
f
Fuel filler cap location: the
fuel filter cap is to the rear
on the right g
Fuel gauge
h
Main-beam indicator lamp 80
j
Dipped-beam indicator
lamp
78
k
Seat belt warning lamp 228
l
Clock 98
Speedtronic*: stored limit
speed
117 Function Page
m
Depending on the setting in
the on-board computer:
108
• Outside temperature
2 • Digital speedometer
n
Rear window wiper
switched on
83
o
Multi-function display,
lower section
100
p
AUTOTRONIC*: drive pro-
gram display
94
q
AUTOTRONIC*: selector
lever position display
94
r
Brake system warning lamp 226
s
Reset button 97
t
Coolant temperature gauge 97
2
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Engine compartment
175H
Environmental note
When topping up the oil, take care not to
spill any. Oil must not be allowed to escape
into the soil or waterways. You would oth-
erwise be damaging the environment.
For further information on engine oil
(Y page 296). Coolant
G
Risk of injury
The cooling system is pressurised. There-
fore, only unscrew the cap once the engine
has cooled down. The coolant temperature
gauge must display less than 70 °C. You
could otherwise be scalded by escaping hot
coolant.
Coolant consists of water and antifreeze/cor-
rosion inhibitor. Only check the coolant level
when the vehicle is on a level surface and the
engine has cooled down. Checking the coolant level The coolant expansion tank is located in the
engine compartment on the right when
viewed in the direction of travel.
1
Cap
2 Coolant expansion tank
3 Marker bar
X Slowly turn cap 1half a turn anti-clock-
wise to allow excess pressure to escape.
X Turn cap 1further anti-clockwise and
remove it.
There is sufficient coolant in expansion
tank 2if the coolant is level with marker
bar 3in the filler neck when cold or
approximately 1.5 cm higher when hot. X
Top up the coolant if necessary.
X Replace cap 1and tighten all the way to
the stop.
For further information on coolant see
(Y page 297) . Windscreen washer system/head-
lamp cleaning system*
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment on the left-hand side of
the vehicle when viewed in the direction of
travel. The headlamp cleaning system is also
supplied from the washer fluid reservoir. 1
Cap
X Add windscreen washer concentrate to the
washer fluid all year round. Operation
* optional
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Display
messages 213Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
D The engine fan is fa
ulty. X
If the coolant temperature is less than 120 †,
you can continue driving to the nearest quali-
fied specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g.
driving in mountainous terrain, and stop-and-
go driving. # The battery is not being charged. One (or
more) of the following could be the cause:
R
a faulty alternator
R a torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics X
Stop immediately and safely when traffic con-
ditions permit and switch off the engine.
X Check the poly-V-belt.
X If the poly-V-belt is torn: do not continue
driving. Consult a qualified specialist work-
shop.
X If the poly-V-belt is not damaged: have the
vehicle checked immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. The on-board voltage is too high. X
Have the alternator checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. 2 Brake wear The brake pads/linings have reached
their wear limit. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Practical advice
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Display
messages 214 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
3 Check brake fluid
level
G
Risk of accident
There is insufficient brake fl uid in the
brake fluid reservoir. X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not
continue driving under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Do not top up the brake fluid. This will not rec-
tify the fault. ! Release parking
brake You are driving with the parking brake
applied. X
Release the parking brake. [ Clean fuel filter There is water in the fuel filter. The water
must be drained off
27
. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. D Coolant Stop car,
turn eng. off The coolant is too hot. X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch
off the engine, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X Make sure, that the air supply to the radiator
is not blocked, e.g. by slush.
X Restart the engine only when the display mes-
sage disappears. Otherwise, there is a risk of
engine damage.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature dis-
play.
X If the temperature increases again, visit a quali-
fied specialist workshop immediately. 27
Only for certain countries. Practical advice
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