2008 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK radio

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Padded table Integrated child seat. ........................51
Paint code number............................. 276
Park Assist Display messages ........................... 210
Parking .................................................. 90
Parking aid Active parking assist. ......................123
Display message ............................. 210
Parktronic. ...................................... 120
Parking brake....................................... 90
Display message ............................. 214
Parking lamps
Display message ............................. 218
Parking lock
Releasing manually (AUTO-
TRONIC)......................................... .243
Parktronic........................................... 120
Activating/deactivating ..................122
Malfunction..................................... 236
Range of the sensors. .....................121
Trailer towing. ................................. 123
Warning displa y.............................. 121
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp.............................................. 45, 223
Performance....................................... 280
Permanent Speedtronic .....................120Petrol
Minimum grade............................... 169
Plastic trim
Cleaning. ........................................ 195
Power supply (trailer)........................ 190
Power window switch see Side windows
Program selector button
Automatic transmission ....................96
Pulling away.......................................... 89 R
Radio Changing a station (on-board
computer). ...................................... 103
Setting for station selection (on-
board computer). ............................ 111
see separate operating instructions
Range (on-board computer).............. 113
Rear bench seat Folding forward.............................. .150
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator......................................... 76
Rear foglamp Display message ............................. 218
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting .......................................... 70
Anti-dazzle (manual). ........................70
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic). ..........70Rear window
Cleaning. ........................................ 194
Rear window heating .........................140
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............223
Rear window wiper.............................. 83
Replacing the wiper blade.............. .251
Refuelling............................................ 168
Replacing the wiper blades ...............251
Reserve Warning lamp.................................. 229
Reserve fuel........................................ 292
Display message ............................. 220
Fuel tank......................................... 292
Warning lamp. .......................... 26, 229
Reset button......................................... 97
Restraint system see SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Restraint systems
For children. ..................................... 43
Rev counter........................................... 98
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) ...94
Engaging (manual transmission)
................................................... 92, 93
Reversing lamp
Display message ............................. 219
Roof load, maximum.................. 288, 289
Roof rack............................................. 144Index
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Seat Adjusting. ................................... 63, 65
Correct driver's seat position. ..........76
Folding the rear bench seat
forward. .......................................... 150
Removing/fitting the front-
passenger seat. .............................. 156
Removing/fitting the rear seat
backrest. ........................................ 152
Removing/fitting the rear seat
cushion. .......................................... 151
Seat belt
Adjusting the height.......................... 75
Display message .......................76, 212
Fastening. ......................................... 73
Warning lamp. .......................... 75, 228
Seat cushion
Removing (rear bench seat). ...........151
Seat heating......................................... .69
Seat ventilation Malfunction indicator lamp. ............222
Securing a load................................... 146
Selector lever Positions. .......................................... 94
Service indicator................................ 191
Service products................................ 292
Brake fluid. ..................................... 300Coolant.
.......................................... 297
Windscreen washer fluid. ................300
Settings
Factory (on-board computer). .........106
Setting the unit (on-board computer)
Speedometer. ................................. 108
Sidebags................................................ 41
Side window
Fault. .............................................. 238
Side windows
Cleaning. ........................................ 194
Opening/closing. .............................. 84
resetting ........................................... 85
Ski rack............................................... 144
Snow chains....................................... 182
Socket Cockpit. .......................................... 163
Luggage compartment. ...................164
Spare wheel
Fitting ............................................. 259
Storage location. ............................ 200
Technical data. ............................... 285
Speed
Technical data. ............................... 280
Speed limiter
Speedtronic. ................................... 117Speedometer
Digital speedometer (on-board
computer). ...................................... 103
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 108
Speedtronic ........................................ 117
Display message ............................. 220
Permanent. ..................................... 120
Variabl e.......................................... 118
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)....................................................... 37
Display message ............................. 211
Warning lamp. .......................... 37, 226
Standard display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................... 103
Station see Radio
Status line (on-board computer)....... 100
Selecting the display....................... 108
Steering
Display message ............................. 215
Steering assistant STEER CONTROL ...56
Steering wheel Adjusting .......................................... 70
Buttons (on-board computer)............ 98
Stowage compartment...................... 159
Armrest (front) ................................ 160
Armrest (under) .............................. 161
Boxes under the driver's seat/
front-passenger seat....................... 161 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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Trip meter.............................
26, 100, 102
Resetting. ......................................... 98
Turn signal lamps
Display message ............................. 217
Two-way radio
Installation. ..................................... 275
Tyre grip.............................................. 184
Tyre pressure ..................................... 178
Display message ............................. 211
see Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure loss warning system.1 79
Tyres Direction of rotatio n....................... 177
General notes. ................................ 176
Technical data. ............................... 283
Tyre tread............................................ 178 U
Unladen weight.......................... 287, 288
Unlocking Emergency unlocking...................... 241
From the inside (central unlocking
button) .............................................. 61 V
Variable Speedtronic .........................118
Vehicle Emergency unlocking .............241, 242
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 106
Leaving parked up. .........................240
Towing. ........................................... 269
Tow-starting .................................... 270
Transporting ................................... 270
Vehicle battery................................... 263
Vehicle dimensions............................ 286
Vehicle electronics............................ 275
Vehicle identification number (VIN).2 77
Vehicle identification plates............. 276
Vehicle tool kit................................... 200
Vehicle weights.................................. 286 W
Warning and indicator lamp ABS (yellow).................................... 224
LIM (cruise control)......................... 116
LIM (variable Speedtronic). .............118
Warning and indicator lamps
ESP ®
......................................... 56, 226
Warning signal
Audible. .......................................... 230
Warning triangle................................. 200 Washer fluid
Display message ............................. 221
Washer fluid reservoir....................... 300
Filling capacity. ............................... 300
Wearing seat belts............................... 73
Wheel bolts Tightening torque............................ 262
Wheel chock
Use. ................................................ 201
Wheels
General notes. ................................ 176
Interchanging.................................. 181
Technical data. ............................... 283
Windowbags......................................... 42
Windows Cleaning. ........................................ 194
Cleaning the windscreen ...............194
see Side windows
Windscreen
Cleaning ......................................... 194
Windscreen washer fluid................... 300
Topping up. ..................................... 175
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir.. 175
Windscreen washer system.............. 300
Windscreen wipers.............................. 83
Cleaning. ........................................ 194
Malfunction..................................... 237
Replacing the wiper blades .............251
Winter diesel...................................... 170
Winter driving............................. 181, 182 Index
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On-board computer
991
Multi-function display
2
æç
R
Selects submenus in the Set-
tings menu
R Changes values
R Adjusts the volume 3
st
Accepts or rejects/ends a call* 4
jk
Scrolls back/forth within a menu
jkAudio 5*:
Press briefly:
in theAudio* menu,
selects an audio track or, depending
on the settings, selects a stored or
the next/previous station. jkAudio 20*, Audio 50
APS* and COMAND APS*:
Press briefly:
in theAudio*/
DVD*menu, selects a stored station,
an audio track or a video scene*.
In the Telephone* menu: switches
to the phone book and selects a
name or a telephone number. jkAudio 20*, Audio 50
APS* and COMAND APS*:
Press and hold:
in theAudio*/
DVD* menu, selects the next/previ-
ous station or selects an audio track
using rapid scrolling.
In the Telephone* menu: starts
rapid scrolling through the phone
book. 5
èÿ
Selects a menu: scrolls back and
forth
Several functions are combined thematically
in the menus.
In the Audio*/DVD* menu you will find func-
tions used to operate the radio* or CD
player*, for instance. The functions can be
used either to call up information or to change
settings for your vehicle.
You can think of the configuration of the
menus and the functions within a menu as a
circle:
X Press the èorÿ button repeatedly
to call up individual menus in sequence.
X Press the korj button to call up
the functions within a menu. Controls
* optional
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102 Function
1
Operation
menu (Ypage 102)
R trip meter and total distance
recorder (standard display)
(Y page 103)
R tyre pressure loss warning
(Y page 179)
R digital speedometer or outside tem-
perature (Y page 103)
R ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play (Y page 191)
R Engine oil level* (Y page 173)2
Audio*/DVD*menu (Y
page 103)
R radio station (Y page 103)
R CD player* (Y page 104)
R audio drive or
media* ( Ypage 104)
R DVD video* (Y page 105) 3
Navigation* menu (NAV)
(Y
page 105) Function
4
Message memory
10
menu (Display
messages) ( Ypage 106) 5
Settings
menu (Ypage 106)
R resetting to factory settings
(Y page 106)
R selecting submenus (Y page 107) 6
Trip computer
menu (Ypage 112)
R consumption statistics
(Y page 112)
R range (Y page 113) 7
Telephone* menu (Y
page 113) The number of menus shown depends on the
optional equipment in the vehicle.
The generic terms in the table overview are
intended to help you navigate through the
menus. The terms themselves are not always
displayed in the multi-function display.
For the Audio 5*, the on-board computer dis-
plays the
Audio* and Telephone* menus in
English. The language for these menus is not
dependent on the language selected for the
multi-function display. Audio 20*, Audio 50 APS* and COMAND
APS*:
Depending on the audio system* fitted, the
Audio*, Navigation* and Telephone*
menus are slightly different. The examples
given in this Owner's Manual apply to vehicles
equipped with COMAND APS*. Operation menu
i Please refer to the menu overview
(Y page 101).
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
X Press the èor· button to select the
standard display.
You can select the following functions in the
Operation menu by pressing the jor
k button:
R trip meter and total distance recorder
(standard display)
R tyre pressure loss warning (Y page 179)
R digital speedometer or outside tempera-
ture
10 The menu is only visible when there is a display message. Controls
* optional
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On-board computer
103
R
ASSYST PLUS service interval display
(Y page 191)
R engine oil level* (Y page 173)
Standard display 1
Trip meter
2 Total distance
Displaying the digital speedometer or
outside temperature If you have selected the digital speedometer
for the status line (Y
page 108), select the
outside temperature display here 11
. Digital speedometer (example)
X
Press the jork button to select
digital speedometer 1or the outside tem-
perature. Audio*/DVD* menu
Use the functions in the Audio/DVDmenu to
operate the audio equipment* or COMAND
APS*.
i Please refer to the menu overview
(Y page 101).
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel. Selecting a radio station You can only store new stations using the
audio system
*or COMAND APS* (see sepa-
rate operating instructions).
X Switch on the audio system* or COMAND
APS* and select Radio (see separate oper-
ating instructions).
X Use the èor· button to select the
Audio/DVD menu.
Audio 5*:
X Press the jork button to select the
desired station.
The type of search depends on the radio
station selection settings (Y page 111).
The next stored station is selected, or the
station search starts.
11 Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the outside temperature is displayed permanently. Controls
* optional
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104
Audio 20*, Audio 50 APS*or COMAND
APS*:
X
To select a stored station: briefly press
the j ork button.
X To select a channel from the channel
list: press and hold the jork but-
ton.
X To select a station using the station
search (only if no station list is received):
press and hold the jork button. 1
Waveband 12
2 Station i
DAB* radio mode 13
( Digital Audio Broad-
casting) (see separate operating instruc-
tions).
Operating the CD player (Audio 5*) You can play MP3/WMA CDs in the
Audio 5* drive.
X
Switch on the audio system* and select the
CD player (see separate operating instruc-
tions).
X Press the èor· button to select the
Audio menu.
X Press the jork button to select a
CD track. CD player display (example)
1
Function (the CD number is also shown
with a CD changer*)
2 Current track
Operating the audio player or audio
media*(Audio 20*, Audio 50 APS*or
COMAND APS*) Audio data from various audio devices or
media can be played, depending on the equip-
ment fitted in the vehicle.
X
Switch on the audio system* or COMAND
APS* and select the audio player or
12 When station ;has been stored, the memory position will also be displayed.
13 Only for certain countries. Controls
* optional
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