2018 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK sensor

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
h Tyre press. monitor cur-
rently unavailable *T
here is inter fere nce from a po werful radio signal source. As a result, no signals from the tyre pressure sensors are
re cei ved. The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is temp orarily una vailable. #
Drive on.
The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem restarts automatically as soon as the cause has been rectified.
h
Wheel sensor(s) missing *T
he tyre pressure sensor signal is missing from one or more tyre(s). The pressure of the af fected tyre is not dis‐
pl ay ed. #
Have thefa ulty tyre pressure sensor replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
h Tyre press. monitor inoper-
ative No wheel sensors *T
he wheels fitted do not ha vesuitable tyre pressure sensors. The tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is deactivated. #
Fit wheels with suitable tyre pressure sensors.
h
Tyre press. monitor inoper-
ative *T
he tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is faulty. &
WARNING Thereis a risk of an accident if the tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning
If th e tyre pressure monitoring sy stem is malfunctioning, it is not able toissue a warning if there is pressure
loss in one or more of the tyres. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 531

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
Switch on headlamps
b
Automatic driving lights
inoperative *T
he light sensor is faulty. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
inoperative *A
daptive Highbeam Assist is malfunctioning. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
currently unavailable See
Owner's Manual *A
daptive Highbeam Assist is temp orarily una vailable.
The sy stem limits ha vebeen reached (→ page127). #
Drive on.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the sy stem will be available again. The Adaptive Highbeam
Assist available again display message appears.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus inoperative *A
daptive Highbeam Assist Plus is faulty. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus currently unavailable
See Owner's Manual *A
daptive Highbeam Assist Plus is temp orarily una vailable.
The sy stem limits ha vebeen reached (→ page128). #
Drive on.
Once the cause of the problem is no longer present, the sy stem will be available again. The Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Plus available again display message appears. Display messages and
warning/indicator lamps 547

Wa
rning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions
? Coolant warning lamp The
red coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Po ssible causes:
R The temp erature sensor is malfunctioning
R The coolant le vel is too low
R The air supply tothera diator is obstructed
R The radiator fan is faulty
If th ere is an additional warning tone, the coolant temp erature has exceeded 120 °C. &
WARNING Danger of bu rns when opening the bonn et
If yo u open the engine bonn etwhen the engine has overheated or during a fire inthe engine compartment, you
could come into contact wi thhot gases or other escaping operating fluids. #
Before opening the bonn et, allow the engine tocool down. #
Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine compartment, keep the engine bonn etclosed and call thefire service. #
Stop theve hicle immediately, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions, and switch off the engine. Do not con‐
tinue driving under any circums tances. #
Obser vethe messages on the multifunction displa y.
If th e coolant temp erature display is at the lo wer end of thete mp erature scale: #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 558
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps

New/replaced brakepads/brake
discs .................................................... 15 6
Ru nning-in no tes ..................................1 56
Braking assi stance
see BAS (Brake Assi stSystem)
Breakdown Overview of the help functions .............. 16
To w- starting ........................................ 453
To wing away ........................................ 450
Tr ansporting theve hicle ......................4 52
Wheel change ...................................... 472
Breakdown see Flat tyre
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem .....4 16
Ad justing the balance/fader ................4 17
Ad justing the sound focus .................... 417
Ad justing treble, mid-range and bass
settings ................................................ 416
Au tomatic volume adjustment ............ .416
Calling up the sound menu .................. 416
Information .......................................... 416
Selecting the sound profile .................. 417
Buttons Steering wheel .....................................2 49 C
Call list Deleting ............................................... 379
Making a call ....................................... 378
Overview ............................................. 378
Selecting options for suggestions ........ 378
Calling up the sound menu
Adva nced sound sy stem ......................4 17
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ....4 16
Calls .......................................................... 373
Ac cepting ............................................ 373
Ac tivating functions du ring a call ......... 374
Calls with se veral participants ............ .374
Declining ............................................. 373
Ending a call ....................................... .373
Incoming call during an existing call .... 374
Making ................................................ 373
Camera see 360° Camera
see Reversing camera
Car key
see Key Car
wash
see Care
Car wash (care) ....................................... 427
Car-to-X-Communication Displaying hazard warnings ................ .354
Overview ............................................. 353
Sending hazard warnings .................... 354
Care .......................................................... 434
Air-water duct ...................................... 427
Car wash ............................................. 427
Carpet .................................................4 34
Decorative foil .................................... .430
Displ ay................................................ 434
Exterior lighting ................................... 432
High-pressure cleaner ......................... 427
Matt finish ........................................... 429
Pa int wo rk ............................................ 429
Plastic trim .......................................... 434
Re alwo od/trim elements ...................4 34
Re versing camera/360° Camera ........ 432
Ro of lining ...........................................4 34
Seat belt .............................................. 434
Seat co ver ........................................... 434
Sensors ............................................... 432
Ta ilpipes .............................................. 432 566
Index

Ad
aptive Highbeam Assist cur rently
una vailable See Owner's Manual .........547
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist inopera‐
tive ...................................................... 547
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus cur‐
re ntly una vailable See Owner's Man‐
ual ...................................................... .547
Ad aptive Highbeam Assist Plus inop‐
erative ................................................ .547
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault Engine
st art not possible ................................ 527
¯Ad Blue system fault Perf.
re duced in XXX miles See Owner's
Manual ................................................ 527
¯ AdBlue sy stem fault See Own‐
er's Manual ........................................ .527
4 Add 1 litre engine oil when next
re fuelling ............................................. 525
Anti-theft ala rmsystem Malfunction ...545 App
lybrake todeselect Park (P)
position ...............................................5 38
Apply brake toselect R ........................ 537
ÀAT TENTION ASSIST inoperative ...51 5
À ATTENTION ASSIS T:Take a
break! .................................................. 514
b Automatic driving lights inoper‐
ative .................................................... 547
Au xilia rybattery malfunction .............. 535
_Before starting the engine, turn
th esteering wheel. .............................. 542
Blind Spot Assi stcur rently una vaila‐
ble See Owner's Manual ......................512
Blind Spot Assi stinope rative ............... 513
Blind Spot Assi stnot available when
to wing a trailer See Owner's Manual ...5 15
Brake immediately ............................... 499
ÂChange key bat teries .................. 534
JCheck brake fluid le vel................ 504 ïCheck trailer hitch lock (white
display message) ................................ .539
hChe cktyre(s) ............................... 529
!Clean the fuel filter .................... .520
Clutch overheated Avoid pulling away
fo r XX:XX mins ................................... .536
?Coolant Stop vehicle Switch
engine off ............................................ 520
Cruise contro l and Limiter inope ra‐
tive ....................................................... 519
Cruise cont rol inope rative .................... 519
Cruise cont rol off ................................ .518
Cur rently una vailable Camera view
re stricted ............................................. 517
Cur rently una vailable Radar sensors
dirty .....................................................5 16
! currently una vailable See Own‐
er's Manual ........................................ .505
÷cur rently una vailable See Own‐
er's Manual ........................................ .499 Index
571

hTy
repress. monitor cur rently
una vailable .......................................... 531
hTy repress. monitor inoperative
No wheel sensors ................................ 531
hTy repress. monitor inoperative ...531
Ty re pressure Check tyres ...................528
Ty re(s) ove rheated ...............................5 32
dVe hicle is operational Switch
off the ignition before exiting .............. 537
hWa rning tyre defect .....................529
hWheel sensor(s) missing .............. 531
Wi thout changing gear, consult work‐
shop ....................................................5 38
Display on the windscreen
see Head-up display
Distance control see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
Di stance recorder
see Trip dis tance
DI STRO NIC
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC Door
Additional door lock .............................. 69
Child saf ety lock (rear door) .................. 62
Locking (emer gency key) ...................... .73
Opening (from the inside) ......................70
Un locking (emer gency key) .................... 73
Un locking (from the inside) ...................70
Door cont rol panel .................................... .14
Dr aw bar
see Tow- bar sy stem
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive Away Assist .................................... 230
Drive position Engaging .............................................. 16 6
Drive prog ram display ............................. 161
Drive prog rams
see DYNA MIC SELECT
Driver's seat see Seat
Driving abroad Symmetrical dipped beam ...................1 22Driving lights
see Automatic driving lights
Driving saf ety sy stem ............................ .184
ABS (Anti-lo ckBraking Sy stem) ........... 185
Ac tive Brake Assi st.............................. 19 0
Ad aptive brake lights .......................... .196
BA S (Brake Assi stSystem) .................. 186
EBD (Electronic Brake forc e Distribu‐
tion) ..................................................... 19 0
ESP ®
Crosswind Assi st........................ 189
ESP ®
trailer stabilisation .................... .189
Overview ............................................. 185
Ra dar sensors .....................................1 85
Re sponsibility ...................................... 184
ST EER CONTROL ................................. 19 0
Driving sy stem
DY NA MIC BODY CONTROL .................. 214
Driving sy stem
see 360° Camera
see Active Blind Spot Assi st
see Active Dis tance Assi stDISTRONIC
see Active Emergency Stop Assist
see Active Lane Change Assi st
see Active Lane Keeping Assist 574
Index

Ru
n-flat characteristics
MOExtended tyres ............................... 438
Ru nning-in no tes .....................................1 56S
Saf ety sy stems
see Driving saf ety sy stem
Saf etyve st ............................................... 436
Satelli temap ........................................... 362
Seat .................................................... 88, 103
4-w aylumbar support .......................... .92
Ad justing (electrically) ........................... 91
Ad justing (Seat Comfort) ....................... 91
Ad justing the seat backrest angle
(rear) ................................................... 105
Ad justment (without Seat Comfort
Pa ckage) ................................................ 89
Au tomatic seat adju stment ................... 94
Backrest (rear) locking ........................ 105
Con figuring the settings ........................ 94
Cor rect driver's seat position ................ 88
ENERGIZING seat kinetics ................... 320
Fo lding the backrest (rear) back ..........1 04
Fo lding the backrest (rear) forw ards .... 103 Operating
the memory function ..........1 00
Re setting the settings ............................95
Setting options ...................................... 14
Seat see Head restra int
Seat belt .............................................. .32, 36
Ac tivating/deactivating seat belt
adjustment ............................................ 36
Ca re .................................................... 434
Fa stening ............................................... 35
Pr otection ..............................................32
Re ar seat belt status display ................ .36
Re duced pr otection ...............................33
Re leasing .............................................. .36
Seat belt adjustment (function) ............. 36
Wa rning lamp ........................................ 36
Seat belt adju stment
Ac tivating/deactivating ......................... 36
Fu nction ................................................ 36
Seat belt tensioners
Ac tivation .............................................. 31
Seat belt warning
see Seat belt
Seat co ver (Care) ..................................... 434 Seat hea
ter
Ac tivating/deactivating ......................... 95
Seat kin etics
Setting ................................................ .320
Seat ventilation
Ac tivating/deactivating ......................... 96
Second telephone .................................. .370
Connecting .......................................... 370
Fe atures .............................................. 370
Selecting a gear
see Changing gears
Selecting the sound profile
Burmes ter®
sur round sound sy stem ....4 17
Selecto r lever
see DIRECT SELECT le ver
Self-test Automatic front passenger front air‐
bag shutoff ............................................ 41
Sensors (Care) ......................................... 432
Service Menu (on-board computer) .................. 254 Index
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