2015 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK display

Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 254
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 191
Through-loading ................................ 309
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................254
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 341
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 343
Tyre pressure reached ................... 343
Top Tether ............................................ 60
Total distance recorder .................... 242
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 78
Deactivating ..................................... 79
Function .......................................... .78
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 354
Fitting the towing eye .................... 352
Important safety notes .................. 350
Removing the towing eye ............... 352
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 350
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 354
Transporting the vehicle ................ 353
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 406
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 76
Failure check for LEDs ................... 234
General notes ................................ 231
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 161
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 289
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 352
Removing the towing eye ............... 352
With both axles on the ground ....... 353
With front axle raised ..................... 352
Towing eye ......................................... 339
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 224
Activating/deactivating the warn- ing function .................................... 248
Display message ............................ 280
Function/note s............................. 223
Important safety notes .................. 224
Instrument cluster display ............. 224 Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 234
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 228
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 333
Coupling up a traile r...................... 233
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 233
Driving tips .................................... 231
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 233
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 232
Important safety notes .................. 229
Lights display message .................. 271
Mounting dimensions .................... 405
Power supply ................................. 234
Trailer load s................................... 406
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 170
Transporting the vehicle .................. 353
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 335
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 242
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 242
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 243
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 128
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 128
Switching on/of f........................... 122
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 246
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 394
Installation ..................................... 394
Transmission output (maximum) .... 394
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 364
Display message ............................ 283
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 343
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 343
Recommended ............................... 362 Index
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Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 363
Important safety notes .................. 363
Restarting ...................................... 364
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 365
Function/note s............................. 364
General notes ................................ 364
Important safety notes .................. 364
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 367
Restarting ...................................... 366
Warning lamp ................................. 304
Warning message .......................... 366
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 367
Checking ........................................ 359
Direction of rotation ...................... 368
Display message ............................ 283
General notes ................................ 372
Important safety notes .................. 358
Information on driving .................... 358
M+S tyres ...................................... 360
MOExtended tyre s......................... 360
Replacing ....................................... 367
Service life ..................................... 359
Storing ........................................... 368
Summer tyres ................................ 360
Tyre size (data ).............................. 372
Tyre tread ...................................... 359
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 374
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 91
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 90
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 254V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 315
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 285
Electronics ..................................... 394
Equipment ....................................... 23
Implied warranty .............................. 25
Individual settings .......................... 250
Leaving parked up ......................... 187
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 92
Locking (key) ................................... 83
Lowering ........................................ 372
Pulling away ................................... 160
Raising ........................................... 369
Registration ..................................... 24
Securing from rolling away ............ 369
Transporting .................................. 353
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 91
Unlocking (key) ................................ 83
Vehicle data ................................... 404
Vehicle data ....................................... 404
Boot load (maximum) ..................... 404
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 404
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 404
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 92
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 396
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 339
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 153
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 245
VIN
Seat ............................................... 396
Type plate ...................................... 396 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 295
Brakes ........................................... 294
Distance warning signal ................. 303
ESP ®
.............................................. 297
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 298
Fuel tank ........................................ 301
LIM (cruise control )........................ 192
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 198 20
Index

LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) .........1
95
Overview .......................................... 31
PASSENGER AIR BAG ..................... .41
Reserve fuel .................................. .301
Seat belt ........................................ 292
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 304
Warning triangle ................................ 338
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 290
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 374
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 372
Wheel chock ...................................... 369
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 367
Changing/replacing ....................... 367
Checking ........................................ 359
Cleaning ......................................... 331
Emergency spare wheel ................. 389
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 371
General notes ................................ 372
Important safety notes .................. 358
Information on driving .................... 358
Removing a wheel .......................... 371
Storing .......................................... .368
Tightening torque ........................... 372
Wheel size/tyre size ..................... .372
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 268
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 331
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 144
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Important safety notes .................. 403
Topping up ..................................... 327
Windscreen wipers
Display message ............................ 291
Problem (malfunction) ................... 134
Rear window wiper ........................ 130
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 130
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Winter driving
General notes ................................ 360 Winter operation
Slippery road surfaces ................... 191
Snow chains .................................. 361
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 251
M+S tyres ...................................... 360
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 332
Important safety notes .................. 130
Replacing (on the rear window) ..... 132
Replacing (windscreen) .................. 131
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .335
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 143 Index
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Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
i
Instrument cluster with speedometer
(km/h) Function Page
:
Speedometer
Speedometer segments 238
;
Multifunction display 241
=
Rev counter 239 Function Page
?
Coolant temperature 239
A
Fuel gauge
Fuel filler flap location indi-
cator æ: the fuel filler
cap is on the left. B
Instrument cluster lighting 238
i
Information on displaying the outside
temperature in the multifunction display
can be found under "Outside temperature
display" (Y page 239). 30
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
:
Multifunction display 241
;
Audio 20 or COMAND
Online display (see the sep-
arate operating instruc-
tions) Function Page
= ?
Vehicles with Audio 20:
switches on voice-operated
control for navigation (see
manufacturer's operating
instructions) Vehicles with COMAND
Online: switches on LIN-
GUATRONIC (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions)
8
Mute
WX
Adjusts the volume
~
Rejects or ends a call 246
Exits the telephone book/
redial memory 6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial mem-
ory 32
Multifunction steering wheelAt a glance

Function Page
?
=;
Selects a menu 239
9:
Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists
239
a
Confirms the selection 239
Hides display messages 257
%
Back 239
Vehicles with Audio 20:
switches off voice-operated
control of the navigation
(see manufacturer's oper-
ating instructions) Vehicles with COMAND
Online: switches off LIN-
GUATRONIC (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions) Multifunction steering wheel
33At a glance

For more information about children travel-
ling with you in the vehicle, see "Children in
the vehicle" (Y page 57). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the restraint system is modified, it may no
longer work as intended. The restraint system
may then not perform its intended protective function by failing in an accident or triggering
unexpectedly, for example. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Never modify parts of the restraint system. Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an airbag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, con- tact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for
details. Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and
at regular intervals while the engine is run-
ning. Therefore, malfunctions can be detec-
ted in good time.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up when the igni- tion is switched on. It goes out no later than afew seconds after the vehicle is started. The
components of the restraint system are in
operational readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6
restraint system warning lamp:
R does not light up after the ignition is
switched on
R does not go out after a few seconds with
the engine running
R lights up again while the engine is running G
WARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or might not be trig-
gered at all in the event of an accident with a high rate of vehicle deceleration. This can
effect belt tensioners or airbags, for example. There is an increased risk of serious or even
fatal injuries.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
:
and PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ;are part of the automatic deactiva-
tion system of the front-passenger front air-
bag.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front airbag.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the
front-passenger front airbag is enabled. If,
in the event of an accident, all deployment
criteria are met, the front-passenger front
airbag is deployed.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. It
will then not be deployed in the event of an
accident. Occupant safety
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restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Operation of automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation :
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
; PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
The indicator lamps inform you whether the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled or
enabled.
X Press the Start/Stop button once or twice,
or turn the key to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
The system carries out a self-diagnosis.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps
must light up simultaneously for approx-
imately six seconds.
The indicator lamps display the status of the
front-passenger front airbag:
R PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up: the
front-passenger front airbag is enabled. If,
in the event of an accident, all deployment
criteria are met, the front-passenger front
airbag is deployed.
R PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up: the
front-passenger front airbag is disabled. It
will then not be deployed in the event of an accident.
If the status of the front-passenger front air-
bag changes while the vehicle is in motion, an
airbag display message appears in the instru-
ment cluster (Y page 270). When the front-
passenger seat is occupied, always pay atten- tion to the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamps. Be
aware of the status of the front-passenger
front airbag both before and during the jour-
ney.
If a person sits in the passenger seat, they
must be:
R seated with the seat belt fastened correctly
R in an almost upright position with their
back against the seat backrest
R with their feet resting on the floor, if possi-
ble
If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, the automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation system may be influ-
enced, e.g. because the front passenger:
R transfers their weight by supporting them-
selves on a vehicle armrest
R sits in such a way that their weight is raised
from the seat cushion
The front-passenger front airbag may be dis-
abled by mistake as a result of these or similar actions. In this case, the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up perma-
nently. The front-passenger front airbag doesnot then deploy during an accident. G
WARNING
If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, the front-passenger front airbag is disa-
bled. It will not be deployed in the event of an
accident and cannot perform its intended pro-
tective function. A person in the front-
passenger seat could then, for example, come
into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe-
cially if the person is sitting too close to the
dashboard. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always make sure that:
R the classification of the person in the front-
passenger seat is correct and that the front-
passenger front airbag is enabled or disa- 50
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