2015 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK spare tire

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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X
Remove first-aid kit =.
Check the expiry date on the first-aid kit at
least once a year. Replace the contents if
necessary, and replace any missing items. Fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is located underneath
the front of the driver's seat.
X Pull tab :upwards.
X Remove fire extinguisher ;.
Have the fire extinguisher refilled after each
use and checked every one or two years. It
may otherwise fail in an emergency.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi- vidual country. Vehicle tool kit
General notes Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: the TIREFIT kit is
located in the stowage well under the luggage compartment floor.
Vehicles with a tyre-change tool kit: the tyre-change tool kit is in the stowage well under
the luggage compartment floor.
For vehicles with an emergency spare wheel, see "Removing the emergency spare wheel"
(Y page 390).
i Apart from some country-specific var-
iants, vehicles are not equipped with tyre-
changing tools. Some tools for changing a
wheel are specific to the vehicle. For more information on which tyre changing tools
are required and approved to perform a
wheel change on your vehicle, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
Necessary tyre-changing tools can include,
for example:
R Jack
R Wheel chock
R Wheel wrench
R Centring pin
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit :
Tyre inflation compressor
; Tyre sealant filler bottle
= Towing eye
X Open the tailgate.
X Lift the luggage compartment floor
upwards (Y page 312).
X Use the TIREFIT kit (Y page 341).
Vehicles with a tyre-change tool kit X
Open the tailgate.
X Lift the luggage compartment floor
upwards (Y page 312).
X Remove the tyre-change tool kit.
The tyre-change tool kit contains:
R Jack
R Wheel wrench
R One pair of gloves
R Folding wheel chock Where will I find.
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Flat tyre
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with: R MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char-
acteristics) (Y page 340)
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tyres.
R a TIREFIT kit (Y page 339)
R an emergency spare wheel (certain coun-
tries only) (Y page 389)
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you additionallyequip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris-
tics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be
obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Information on changing and fitting a wheel
(Y page 367).
X Stop the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 184).
X If possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
X Switch off the engine.
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 Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/
Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 157).
X Make sure that the passengers are not
endangered as they do so. Make sure that no one is near the danger area while a
wheel is being changed. Anyone who is not
directly assisting in the wheel change
should, for example, stand behind the bar-
rier.
X Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traf-
fic conditions when doing so.
X Close the driver's door.
X Place the warning triangle at a suitable dis-
tance (Y page 338). Observe legal require-
ments. MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics)
General notes With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tyres. The affected
tyre must not show any clearly visible dam-
age.
You can recognise MOExtended tyres by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the
tyre wall. You will find this marking next to the
tyre size designation, the load-bearing capa-
city and the speed index.
MOExtended tyres may only be used in con-
junction with an activated tyre pressure loss
warning system or tyre pressure monitor.
If a pressure loss warning message
appears in the multifunction display:
R observe the instructions in the display mes-
sages (Y page 283)
R check the tyre for damage
R if driving on, observe the following notes
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode is approximately 80 km when the vehicle is
partially laden and approximately 30 km
when the vehicle is fully laden. 340
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causing the unusual handling characteristics.
If you find no signs of damage, have the tyres
and wheels checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When parking your vehicle, make sure not to
squash the tyre sidewalls. If this cannot be
avoided, drive slowly over obstacles, e.g.
kerbs, and only at an obtuse angle. You could
otherwise damage the wheel rims and tyres. Regular checking of wheels and tyres
G
WARNING
Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of damageand replace any damaged tyres immediately.
Check wheels and tyres for damage at least
once a month. Check wheels and tyres after
driving off-road or on rough roads. Damaged
wheels can cause a loss of tyre pressure. Pay
particular attention to damage such as:
R cuts in the tyres
R punctures
R tears in the tyres
R bulges on the tyres
R deformation or severe corrosion on wheels
Regularly check the tyre tread depth and the
condition of the tread across the whole width of the tyre (Y page 359). If necessary, turn
the front wheels to full lock in order to inspect the inner side of the tyre surface.
All wheels must have a valve cap to protect
the valve against dirt and moisture. Do not fit
anything onto the valve other than the stand-
ard valve cap or other valve caps approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Do not fit any other valve caps or systems, e.g. tyre pres-
sure monitoring systems.
Regularly check the pressure of all the tyres,
particularly prior to long trips. Adjust the tyre
pressure as necessary (Y page 362).Observe the notes on the emergency spare
wheel (Y page 389).
The service life of tyres depends on various
factors, including the following:
R driving style
R tyre pressure
R mileage Notes on the tyre tread
G
WARNING
Insufficient tyre tread will reduce tyre trac-
tion. The tyre is no longer able to dissipate
water. This means that on wet road surfaces, the risk of aquaplaning increases, in particularwhere speed is not adapted to suit the driving
conditions. There is a risk of accident.
If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, tyres may exhibit different levels of wear at differ-
ent locations on the tyre tread. Thus, you
should regularly check the tread depth and
the condition of the tread across the entire
width of all tyres.
Minimum tyre tread depth for:
R summer tyres: 3 mm
R M+S tyres: 4 mm
For safety reasons, replace the tyres before
the legally prescribed limit for the minimum
tyre tread depth is reached. Selecting, fitting and replacing tyres
G
WARNING
Exceeding the stated tyre load-bearing capa-
city and the approved maximum speed could
lead to tyre damage or the tyre bursting. There is a risk of accident.
Therefore, only use tyre types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model. Observe the
tyre load rating and speed rating required for your vehicle.
Pay special attention to country-specific
requirements for tyre approval. These Operation
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requirements can stipulate a specific tyre
type for your vehicle. Furthermore, the use of certain tyre types in certain regions and areas
of operation can be highly beneficial. You can find further information regarding tyres at
specialist tyre retailers, at qualified specialist
workshops or at any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
R Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type
and make.
Exception: it is permissible to fit a different type or make in the event of a flat tyre.
Observe here the "MOExtended tyres (tyres
with run-flat characteristics)" section
(Y page 340).
R Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
R Run in new tyres at moderate speeds for
the first 100 km. They only reach their full
performance after this distance.
R Do not drive with tyres which have too little
tread depth. This otherwise significantly
reduces the traction on wet roads (aqua-
planing).
R Replace the tyres after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear.
Observe the notes on the emergency spare
wheel (Y page 389). MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics)
With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tyres.
MOExtended tyres may only be used in con-
junction with an activated tyre pressure loss
warning system or with an activated tyre pres- sure monitor and on wheels specifically tes-
ted by Mercedes-Benz.
Notes on driving with MOExtended tyres with
a flat tyre (Y page 340).
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you additionally
equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit
tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris- tics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be
obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop. Winter operation
General notes
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (Y page 367). Driving with summer tyres
At temperatures below +7 †, summer tyres
lose elasticity and therefore traction and
braking power. Change the tyres on your vehi- cle to M+S tyres. Using summer tyres at very
cold temperatures could cause tears to form, thereby damaging the tyres permanently.
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility
for this type of damage. G
WARNING
Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of damageand replace any damaged tyres immediately. M+S tyres
G
WARNING
M+S tyres with a tyre tread depth of less than 4 mm are not suitable for use in winter as they
do not provide sufficient traction. There is a
risk of accident.
M+S tyres with a tread depth of less than
4 mm must be replaced. 360
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