2015 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK automatic transmission

Ashtray
.............................................. .315
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .248
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .247
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .328
Driving abroad ............................... 329
Hiding a service message .............. 328
Information about Service ............. 328
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 328
Service message ............................ 327
Special service requirements ......... 328
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 78
Function .......................................... .78
Switching off the alarm .................... 78
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 249
Display message ............................ 278
Function/note s............................. 222
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 245
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 274
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 163
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 162
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 270
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 50
Problems ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 52
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 120
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 174
Changing gear ............................... 174
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 169
Drive program display .................... 170
Drive programs .............................. 175 Driving tips .................................... 174
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 166
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 167
Emergency running mod e.............. 180
Engaging drive position .................. 172
Engaging neutral ............................ 171
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 173
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 171
Engaging reverse gear ................... 171
Engaging the park position ............ 170
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 174
Kickdown ....................................... 174
Manual shifting .............................. 177
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 254
Overview ........................................ 169
Problem (fault) ............................... 180
Pulling away ................................... 160
Selector lever ................................ 172
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 177
Trailer towing ................................. 175
Transmission position display ........ 172
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 170
Transmission positions .................. 173
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 180
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 149
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 149
Remote control .............................. 149
Setting ........................................... 252
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 289
Important safety notes .................. 148
Problem (display message) ............ 153
Setting the departure time ............. 151
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 149 Index
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Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ...........................146
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 326
Display message ............................ 275
Important safety notes .................. 402
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .254
Temperature gauge ........................ 239
Warning lamp ................................. 301
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 26
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 125
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 193
Cruise control lever ....................... 192
Deactivating ................................... 194
Display message ............................ 281
Driving system ............................... 191
Important safety notes .................. 192
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 192
Selecting ........................................ 192
Setting a speed .............................. 193
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 193
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 314
Important safety notes .................. 313
Rear compartment ......................... 314 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 273
Function/notes ............................ .120
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 251
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 23
Diagnostics connection ......................24
Diesel .................................................. 399 Digital speedometer
.........................243
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 127
Display message ............................ 271
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 120
Switching on/off ........................... 121
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 169
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .278
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 327
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 257
Engine ............................................ 275
General information ....................... 257
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 257
Key ................................................ 291
Lights ............................................. 271
Safety systems .............................. 258
Tyres .............................................. 283
Vehicle .......................................... .285
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 71
Warning lamp ................................. 303
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .303
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 198
Cruise control lever ....................... 198
Deactivating ................................... 201
Display message ............................ 280
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 202
Driving tips ................................... .203
Function/notes ............................ .196
Important safety notes .................. 197
Selecting ........................................ 198
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 201
Stopping ........................................ 199
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 251
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .91
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 83
Control panel .................................. .37
Display message ............................ 289 8
Index

Emergency locking ........................... 92
Emergency unlocking ....................... 91
Important safety note s.................... 89
Opening (from the inside) ................ 89
Drive program
Display ........................................... 172
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 170
Manual transmission ...................... 169
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 175
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 329
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 120
Driving on flooded roads .................. 191
Driving safety system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 70
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 77
STEER CONTROL ............................. 77
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 69
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 77
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 72
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 73
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 70
Distance warning function ............... 71
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 73
Important safety guidelines ............. 69
Overview .......................................... 69
Driving system
Start-off assis t............................... 206
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 207
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 222
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 226
Cruise control ................................ 191
Display message ............................ 278
Distronic Plus ................................ 196
HOLD function ............................... 204
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 228
Lane package ................................ 226
PARKTRONIC ................................. 209 RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 206
Reversing camera .......................... 217
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 194
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 223
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 190
Automatic transmission ................. 174
Brakes ........................................... 189
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 203
Downhill gradient ........................... 189
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................. 191
Driving on flooded roads ................ 191
Driving on wet roads ...................... 190
Fuel ................................................ 188
General .......................................... 187
Icy road surfaces ........................... 191
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 190
New brake pads/linings ................ 190
Running-in tip s............................... 156
Snow chains .................................. 361
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 120
The first 1500 km .......................... 156
Towing a trailer .............................. 231
Wet road surface ........................... 190
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 245
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 166
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................. 167
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Climate control (air conditioning) .. 138
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC) .......................... 140 E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) Display message ............................ 260
Function/note s................................ 77
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 188
On-board computer ....................... 242 Index
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Manual gearshifting ....................... 179
Kneebag ............................................... 48 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................2 49
Display message ............................ 278
Function/informatio n.................... 228
Lane package ..................................... 226
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 254
Lashing eyelets ................................. 311
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 272
Light sensor (display message) ....... 274
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 123
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 120
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 121
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Hazard warning lamps ................... 123
Headlamp flashe r........................... 123
Headlamp range ............................ 122
Light switch ................................... 120
Main-beam headlamp s................... 122
Misted up headlamp s.................... 124
Parking lamps ................................ 121
Rear foglamp ................................. 121
Setting exterior lighting ................. 120
Side lamps ..................................... 121
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 251
Turn signals ................................... 122
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 192
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 198
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 195
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 306
Locking
see Central locking Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 91
Emergency locking ........................... 92
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 90
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 252
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 309
Luggage compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 312
opening/closing ............................ 312
stowage well, under ....................... 312
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 110 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 360
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 123
Changing bulb s.............................. 127
Display message ............................ 272
Switching on/of f........................... 122
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Manual transmission
Drive program ................................ 169
DYNAMIC SELECT button .............. 166
Engaging reverse gear ................... 168
Gear lever ...................................... 168
Pulling away ................................... 160
Shift recommendation ................... 168
Shifting to neutral .......................... 168
Starting the engine ........................ 159
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 331
Memory card (audio) ......................... 245
Memory function ............................... 116
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 317
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 223 Index
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Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 257
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ........................................ .332
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 394
Installation ..................................... 394
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 246
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 318
Transmission output (maximum) .... 394
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ..................... .319
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 84
MOExtended tyres .............................340
MP3
Operating ....................................... 245
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .241
Permanent display ......................... 251
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 239
Overview .......................................... 32 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 243
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 156O
Occupant safety Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n.......................... 49
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes .................... 41
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 41 Pets in the vehicle ........................... 69
PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
Restraint system introduction .......... 40
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41
Seat belts ........................................ 42
Odometer ........................................... 242
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 254
Assistance graphic menu ............... 248
Assistance menu ........................... 247
Audio menu ................................... 245
Convenience submenu .................. 253
Display messages .......................... 257
Displaying a service message ........ 328
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 202
Factory settings ............................. 253
Heating submenu ........................... 252
Important safety notes .................. 238
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 250
Light submenu ............................... 251
Menu overview .............................. 241
Message memory .......................... 257
Navigation menu ............................ 243
Operating the TV ............................ 246
Operating video DVD ..................... 245
Operation ....................................... 239
RACETIMER ................................... 254
Service menu ................................. 250
Settings menu ............................... 250
Standard display ............................ 242
Telephone menu ............................ 246
Trip menu ...................................... 242
Vehicle submenu ........................... 251
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 128
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 239
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 68 14
Index

P
Paint code .......................................... 396
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 330
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 98
Operating ......................................... 99
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof .........................1 00
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Rain-closing feature (when driv-
ing) ................................................ 100
Rain-closing feature (when the
engine is switched off) ................... 100
Reversing feature ............................ .99
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 184
Parking brake ................................ 185
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ...............................1 15
Reversing camera .......................... 217
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 261
Electric parking brake .................... 185
Warning lamp ................................. 300
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 273
Switching on/off ........................... 121
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 211
Driving system ............................... 209
Function/notes ............................ .209
Important safety notes .................. 209
Problem (fault) ............................... 212
Sensor range ................................. 209
Warning displa y............................. 210
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 270
Indicator lamps ................................ 41 Problems (malfunctions) ................ 270
Petrol .................................................. 398
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 69
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 334
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-Crash Safety System
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 266
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 78
Immobiliser ...................................... 77
Interior motion sensor ..................... 79
Tow-away protection ........................ 78
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 160
General notes ................................ 160
Hill start assist ............................... 161
Manual transmission ...................... 160
Trailer ............................................ 161 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 25
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24 R
RACE START important safety notes ................... 206
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 206
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 254
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 245
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 23 Index
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Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof)
................................. 100
Reading lamp ..................................... 124
Rear bench seat
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 310
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 154
Rear foglamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 128
Display message ............................ 273
Switching on/of f........................... 121
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear shelf ........................................... 311
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 146
Switching on/of f........................... 145
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blad e.............. 132
Switching on/of f........................... 130
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 46
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 114
Dipping (manual) ........................... 113
Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 30
Important safety notes .................. 180
Notes for Mercedes‑ AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 398
Refuelling process ......................... 181
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 149
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 151
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 125
Overview of bulb types .................. 126
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 127
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 151
Rescue card ......................................... 25
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 277
Warning lamp ................................. 301
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 147
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 267
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 300
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Rev counter ........................................ 239
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 168
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 172
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 333
Displays in the Audio display ......... 218
Displays in the COMAND display ... 218
Function/note s............................. 217
Switching on/of f........................... 218
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 99
Side windows ................................... 94
Reversing function
Roller sunblind ............................... 101
Reversing lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 128
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 273
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 100
Roof carrier ........................................ 313
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 335
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 404 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Adjusting (Performance Seat) ........ 111
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 310
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 44 16
Index

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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