2015 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK refuelling

Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 253
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 114
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 114
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 114
Parking position ............................. 115
Resetting ....................................... 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 116 F
Fault message see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 339
First-aid kit ......................................... 338
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 371
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 372
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 368
Raising the vehicle ......................... 369
Removing a wheel .......................... 371
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 369
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 367
MOExtended tyre s......................... 340
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 340
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 341
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 319
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 394
Two-way radio ................................ 394
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 270
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 50
Problems ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 52
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 399
Consumption information .............. 400 Consumption statistics .................. 242
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 242
Displaying the range ...................... 242
Driving tip
s.................................... 188
E10 ................................................ 398
Fuel gaug e....................................... 30
Grade (petrol) ................................ 398
Important safety notes .................. 397
Low outside temperatures ............. 400
Notes for Mercedes‑ AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 398
Problem (malfunction) ................... 183
Quality (diesel )............................... 399
Refuelling ....................................... 180
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 397
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 181
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 277
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 242
Gauge .............................................. 30
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 397
Problem (malfunction) ................... 183
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 356
Before changing ............................. 355
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 355
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 356
Important safety notes .................. 355 G
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 254
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 254
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 22
Glove compartment .......................... 307 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

Useful information
............................156
Running-in notes ............................... 156
Driving ............................................... 156
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 166
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................167
Manual transmission ........................168
Automatic transmission ...................169
Refuelling ........................................... 180
Parking ............................................... 184
Driving tips ........................................ 187
Driving systems ................................ 191
Towing a trailer ................................. 229 155Driving and parking

Problems with the transmission
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The transmission has
problems shifting gear. The transmission is losing oil.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer shifts into all of
the gears.
Reverse gear can no
longer be engaged. The transmission is in emergency mode.
X Stop.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position D.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. Refuelling
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refuelling. G
WARNING
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a danger of injury.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel
vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil-
dren.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin
with water and soap immediately.
R If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water immediately. Seek immediate medical attention. R
If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-
cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
R Change any clothing that has come into
contact with fuel immediately. G
WARNING
Electrostatic charge can cause sparks and
thereby ignite fuel vapours. There is a risk of
fire and explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before opening the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. This discharges any electrostatic
charge that may have built up. G
WARNING
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash
point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running,
components in the exhaust system may over-
heat unnoticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with petrol. Never add petrol to
diesel fuel.
! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong 180
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fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel
system. Even small amounts of the wrong
fuel can result in damage to the fuel system
and the engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel
lines drained completely.
! Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong
fuel. Otherwise, fuel can enter the fuel sys-tem. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel
could result in damage to the fuel system
and the engine. The repair costs are high.
Notify a qualified specialist workshop and
have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
! Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
! Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel
can. The fuel lines and/or the fuel injection system could otherwise be blocked by par-
ticles from the fuel can.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the
refuelling process. Otherwise, electrostatic
charge could build up again.
If you overfill the fuel tank, some fuel may
spray out when you remove the fuel pump
nozzle.
Further information on fuel and fuel quality
(Y page 396). Refuelling
General notes The fuel filler flap is unlocked/locked auto-
matically when you unlock/lock the vehicle
with the key.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
æ in the instrument cluster. The arrow
next to the filling pump indicates the side of
the vehicle. Opening the fuel filler flap
:
To open the fuel filler flap
; Tyre pressure table
= To insert the fuel filler cap
? Instruction label on the fuel type to be
refuelled
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the key from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's
door.
The on-board electronics now have status
0. This is the same as the key having been removed.
X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
X Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder on
the inside of fuel filler flap =.
X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place
and refuel.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: the filler neck is
designed for refuelling at diesel filling pumps.
Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel
may leak out. Refuelling
181Driving and parking Z

Closing the fuel filler flap
X
Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
X Close the fuel filler flap.
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle. 182
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Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
G WARNING
There is a risk of fire or explosion. X Turn the key to position 0immediately and remove it
(Y page 157).
X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start. The fuel tank of a vehicle with a diesel engine has been run com-
pletely dry.
X Refuel the vehicle with at least 5 litres of diesel.
X Turn the ignition on for approximately ten seconds
(Y page 157).
X Start the engine continuously for a maximum of ten seconds
until it runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start:
X Turn the ignition on again a maximum of ten seconds
(Y page 157).
X Start the engine again continuously for a maximum of ten sec-
onds until it runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The fuel filler flap can-
not be opened. The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
X Unlock the vehicle (Y page 83). The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 85). The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jam-
med.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Refuelling
183Driving and parking Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions #
See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
R faulty alternator
R torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Stop vehicle See Stop vehicle See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual The battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge level
is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).
X Observe the instructions in the #See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual
display message.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 4
Check eng. oil Check eng. oil
lev. when next lev. when next
refuelling refuelling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
! Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cool-
ing system. Otherwise the engine will be damaged.
X Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest
(Y page 324).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 325).
If the engine oil needs topping up more often:
X Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the engine
checked.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com. 276
Display
messagesOn-board computer/Displays