2012 MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS warning light

Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an auto-
matic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts a side window during the
closing process, the side window opens again
automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility to pay atten-
tion when closing a side window. G
WARNING
The reversing function does not react:
R to

soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R over the last 4 mm of the closing movement
R during resetting
R when closing the side window again man-
ually immediately after automatic reversing
This means that the reversing function cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If someone
becomes trapped, press the switch to open
the side window again. Opening and closing the side win-
dows
The

switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch on
each door for the corresponding side window.
The switches on the driver's door take prec-
edence. :
Front left
; Front right
= Rear right
? Rear left
i The side windows cannot be operated
from

the rear when the override feature for
the side windows is activated ( Y page 61).
X Turn the key to position 1
or 2 in the ignition
lock.
X To open: press the corresponding switch.
X To open fully: press the corresponding
switch beyond the point of resistance.
Automatic closing is started.
X To close: pull the corresponding switch.
X To close fully: pull the corresponding
switch beyond the pressure point. Auto-
matic closing is started.
X To interrupt the automatic opening/
closing: press/pull the corresponding
switch again.
i If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/clos-
ing

process is started in the corresponding
direction. You can stop automatic opera-
tion by pressing again.
i You can continue to operate the side win-
dows after switching off the engine or
removing the key. This function remains
active for five minutes or until the driver's
or front-passenger door is opened. 84
Side windows
Opening and closing

Convenience opening feature
You can ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do this, the key is used to carry out
the following functions simultaneously:
R unlock the vehicle
R open the side windows
R open the panorama sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblinds
i The convenience opening feature can
only be operated using the key. The key
must be close to the driver's door handle.
X Point the tip of the key at the driver's door
handle.
X Press and hold the % button until the
side windows and the panorama sunroof
are in the desired position.
If

the roller sunblinds of the panorama slid-
ing sunroof are closed, the roller sunblinds
are opened first.
X Press and hold the %
button again until
the panorama sliding sunroof is in the
desired position.
X To interrupt convenience opening:
release the % button.Convenience closing feature
G
WARNING
When the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating,
parts of the body could become trapped
in the closing area of the side window and the
sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating. When closing make sure that no parts
of the body are in the closing area.
When you lock the vehicle, you can simulta-
neously:
R close the side windows
R close the panorama sliding sunroof
On vehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof,
you can then close the roller sunblinds. i
The
key must be close to the driver's door
handle.
X Point the tip of the key at the driver's door
handle.
X Press and hold the & button until the
side windows and the panorama sliding
sunroof are fully closed.
X Make sure that all the side windows and the
panorama sliding sunroof are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama sliding sunroof:
X Press and hold the &
button again until
the roller sunblinds of the panorama sliding
sunroof close.
X To interrupt convenience closing:
release the & button. Resetting the side windows
You must reset each side window if:
R the side window opens again slightly after
being closed fully.
R the side window can no longer be fully
opened or closed.
X Close all doors.
X Turn the key to position 1
or 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Pull the corresponding switch on the door
control

panel until the side window is com-
pletely closed ( Y page 84).
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
X Immediately pull the corresponding switch
on

the door control panel until the side win-
dow is completely closed (Y page 84).
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
X If the corresponding side window remains
closed after the button has been released,
the side window has been reset correctly.
If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again. Side windows
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Problems with the side windows
G
WARNING
If you close a side window again immediately
after it has been blocked or reset, the side
window closes with increased or maximum
force. The reversing function is then not
active. Parts of the body could be trapped in
the
closing area in the process. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the
closing area. To stop the closing process,
release the switch or push the switch again to
reopen the side window.
Problem: a side window cannot be closed
because it is blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window guide.
X Remove the objects.
X Close the side window.
Problem: a side window cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause. If a side
window is obstructed during closing and
reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased
force.
If a side window is obstructed again during
closing and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The

side window is closed without the anti-
entrapment feature. Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
In
the following section, the term "sliding sun-
roof" refers to the panorama sliding sunroof. G
WARNING
While opening and closing the sliding sunroof,
body parts in close proximity could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity

during the opening and closing pro-
cedures.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be stop-
ped. G
WARNING
If children operate the sliding sunroof they
could
become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. G
WARNING
At high speeds the sliding sunroof automati-
cally
lowers slightly at the rear. This could trap
you or other persons. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody reaches into the
sweep of the sliding sunroof whilst the vehicle
is in motion.
If somebody becomes trapped, reduce speed
immediately, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions. The sliding sunroof opens
again to its original position.
If the maximum position is not reached, you
can raise it further.
! Only open the panorama sliding sunroof
if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, mal-
functions may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
i Resonance noises can occur in addition
to the usual airflow noises when the sliding
sunroof is open. They are caused by minor 86
Panorama sliding sunroof
Opening and closing

pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.
Change the position of the sliding sunroof
or
open a side window slightly to reduce or
eliminate these noises. Sliding sunroof reversing feature
The
sliding sunroof is equipped with an auto-
matic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the sliding sunroof during
the closing process, the sliding sunroof opens
again automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility to pay atten-
tion when closing the sliding sunroof. G
WARNING
The reversing function does not react:
R to

soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R over the last 4 mm of the closing movement
R during resetting
R when closing the sliding sunroof again man-
ually immediately after automatic reversing
This means that the reversing function cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area.
If someone is trapped:
R release the switch immediately or
R press the switch in any direction during the
automatic closing process
The closing process is stopped. Operating the sliding sunroof
Opening and closing Overhead control panel
:
To raise
; To open
= To close/lower
X Turn the key to position 1
or 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Press or pull the 3 switch in the corre-
sponding direction.
i If you press the 3 switch beyond the
point

of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the corre-
sponding direction. You can stop automatic
operation by pressing again.
i After opening the sliding sunroof, the
roller sunblind closes slightly automati-
cally. This reduces drafts in the vehicle inte-
rior.
i If the sliding sunroof is raised at the rear,
it lowers slightly automatically at higher
speeds. The noise level in the vehicle inte-
rior is reduced as a result.
At low speeds it raises again automatically.
i You can continue to operate the sliding
sunroof after switching off the engine or
removing the key. This function remains
active for five minutes or until you open a
front door.
i The sliding sunroof cannot be opened if a
roof carrier is fitted. In order to allow ven- Panorama sliding sunroof
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tilation of the vehicle interior, you can raise
the sliding sunroof.
If contact is made with a roof carrier
approved by Mercedes-Benz, the sliding
sunroof lowers slightly but remains raised
at the rear.
Rain-closing feature The rain-closing feature is only available for
vehicles with a rain sensor.
When the key is in position 0 in the ignition
lock
or is removed, the sliding sunroof closes
automatically:
R if it starts to rain
R at extreme outside temperatures
R after six hours
R if there is a malfunction in the power supply
The sliding sunroof remains raised at the rear
in order to allow ventilation of the vehicle
interior.
i If the sliding sunroof is obstructed when
being closed by the rain-closing feature, it
opens again slightly. The rain-closing fea-
ture is then deactivated.
The sliding sunroof does not close if:
R it is raised at the rear.
R it is blocked.
R no rain is falling on the area of the wind-
screen being monitored by the rain sensor,
e.g. because the vehicle is under a bridge. Operating the roller sunblinds for the
sliding sunroof
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the roller sunblind
parts of the body could be trapped between
the roller sunblind and the frame or sliding
sunroof. There is a risk of injury. When opening or closing make sure that no
parts

of the body are in the sweep of the roller
sunblind.
If someone is trapped:
R release the switch immediately or
R press the switch in any direction during the
automatic opening/closing process
The opening/closing process is stopped.
The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The two roller sunblinds can
only be opened and closed together when the
sliding sunroof is closed.
Roller sunblind reversing feature The roller sunblinds are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the roller blind during the
closing process, the roller blind opens again
automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility to pay atten-
tion when closing the roller blinds.
G
WARNING
The reversing feature especially does not
react to soft, light and thin objects, such as
small fingers.This means that the reversing
feature cannot prevent someone being trap-
ped in these situations. There is a risk of
injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind.
If someone is trapped:
R release the switch immediately or
R press

the switch in any direction during the
automatic opening/closing process
The closing process is stopped. 88
Panorama sliding sunroof
Opening and closing

Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
:
To open
; To open
= To close
X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Press or pull the 3 switch in the corre-
sponding direction.
i If you press the 3 switch beyond the
point

of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the corre-
sponding direction. You can stop automatic
operation by pressing again.
i After opening the sliding sunroof, the
roller sunblind closes slightly automati-
cally. This reduces drafts in the vehicle inte-
rior.
Resetting the sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblinds If the sliding sunroof or the roller sunblinds
do not move smoothly, reset the sliding sun-
roof and the roller sunblinds:
X
Turn the key to position 1
or 2 in the ignition
lock.
X Pull the 3
switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow =
until the sliding sunroof is fully closed.
X Keep the 3 switch pulled for an addi-
tional second. X
Pull the 3
switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow =
until the roller sunblinds are fully closed.
X Keep the 3 switch pulled for an addi-
tional second.
X Make sure that the sliding sunroof
(Y page 87) and the roller sunblinds
(Y

page 89) can be fully opened and closed
again.
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again. Problems with the sliding sunroof
G
WARNING
If you do not reset the sliding sunroof after a
malfunction or voltage supply interruption,
then

the reversing function will malfunction or
not work. The sliding sunroof closes with
increased or maximum force. Parts of the
body could be trapped in the closing area in
the process. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
In such or similar situations always make sure
that no parts of the body are in the closing
area. Always reset the sliding sunroof after a
malfunction or voltage supply interruption.
Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause. If the sliding
sunroof is obstructed during closing and
reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after it blocks, pull the 3
switch down again to the point of resist-
ance until the sliding sunroof is closed
The

sliding sunroof is closed with increased
force.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again dur-
ing closing and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after it blocks, pull the 3
switch down again to the point of resist-
ance until the sliding sunroof is closed
The sliding sunroof is closed without the
anti-entrapment feature. Panorama sliding sunroof
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the seat back. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
i The head restraints in the front and rear
seats can be removed. 7
For more information, contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
i Further related subjects:
R Luggage compartment enlargement
(folding down the rear seats)
(Y page 272) Adjusting the seats manually
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
X
Lift handle : and slide the seat forwards
or rearwards.
X Release lever : again.
Make sure that you hear the seat engage in
position.
Backrest angle X
Relieve the pressure on the backrest.
X Turn handwheel ?
forwards or backwards.
Seat height X
Pull handle = upwards or push it down
repeatedly until the seat has reached the
desired height. Seat cushion angle Adjust the angle so that your thighs are lightly
supported.
X
Turn handwheel ;
forwards or backwards. Adjusting the seats electrically
:
Head restraint height 8
; Seat cushion angle
= Seat height
? Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
A Backrest angle
i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function ( Y page 101). Adjusting the head restraints
G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust

the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine.
7 Not on vehicles with sports seats.
8 Not available on vehicles with sports seats.94
Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Rear seat head restraints
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint
height
X
To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.
X To lower: press release catch : and push
the head restraint down until it is in the
desired position.
Removing and fitting the rear seat head
restraints G
WARNING
The head restraints cannot provide the inten-
ded protection unless they are fitted and
adjusted

correctly. There is an increased risk
of injury to the head and neck in the event of
an accident or sudden braking, for example.
Always drive with the head restraints fitted.
Ensure that the centre of the head restraints
support the back of each vehicle occupant's
head at eye level before driving off.
The rear head restraints on the outer seats
can be removed and refitted. X
Fold the seat backrest slightly forwards in
order to remove the head restraint
(Y page 272).
X To remove: pull the head restraint up to
the stop.
X Press release catch : and pull the head
restraint out of the guides.
X To refit: insert the head restraint so that
the
notches on the bar are on the left when
viewed in the direction of travel.
X Push the head restraint down until you hear
it engage in position. Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back. :
To raise the backrest contour
; To soften the backrest contour
= To lower the backrest contour
? To harden the backrest contour Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off G
WARNING
If you repeatedly switch on seat heating, the
seat cushion and backrest padding may
become very hot. The health of vehicle occu-
pants with limited temperature sensitivity or
a limited ability to react to excessively high
temperatures may be affected or they may 96
Seats
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors