2021 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK roof

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When closing thero ller sunblind, make sure
th at no body parts are in thera nge of mo ve-
ment. &
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WARNING
ARNING Risk of becoming trapped
despite reve rsing function
In particular, there ve rsing function does not
re act tosoT, light and thin objects, e.g. /n-
ge rs. #
When closing thero ller sunblind, make
sure that no body parts are in thera nge
of mo vement. #
Release the button immediately if some-
body becomes trapped.
or #
Brie0y press the button in any direction
during the automatic closing process.
The closing process will be stopped. A
A
ut
ut omatic functions of t
omatic functions of t he sliding sunr
he sliding sunroof
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The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the
panorama sliding sunroof. The sliding sunroof will be closed automatically
when theve hicle has been switched o. in thefo l-
lowing situations:
R if it starts torain
Ra in is de tected byara in sensor on the wind-
screen.
R inextreme temp eratures
R aTer a cer tain time (depending on the on-
board electrical system voltage)
R ifth ere is a malfunction in the po wer supply
The sliding sunroof will rise at there ar in order to
continue ventilating theve hicle interior.
If th e sliding sunroof is obstructed during an auto-
matic closing procedure, thero of will be opened
again slightl y.The automatic function forth e slid-
ing sunroof and the side windo wswill then be
deactivated.
R
R ain-closing f ain-closing f eatur
eature when dr
e when dr iving
iving
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V ehicles wit
ehicles wit h a panor
h a panorama sliding sunr
ama sliding sunr oof:
oof:if it
starts torain, thera ised sliding sunroof will auto-
matically be lo wered while theve hicle is in
motion. A
A
ut
ut omatic low
omatic low er
ering function
ing function
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V ehicles wit
ehicles wit h a panor
h a panorama sliding sunr
ama sliding sunr oof:
oof:ifthe
sliding sunroof is raised at there ar, it will auto-
matically be lo wered slightly at higher speeds. At
low speeds, it will be raised again automaticall y. &
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W ARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of becoming trapped by
automatic lo wering of the sliding sunroof
At higher speeds, thera ised sliding sunroof
will automatically be lo wered slightly at the
re ar. #
Make sure that nobody reaches into the
sliding sunroof's range of mo vement
while theve hicle is in motion. #
If somebody becomes trapped, brie0y
push the sliding sunroof button forw ards
or backwards. %
By pushing or pulling the3 button, you
can inter rupt the automatic functions "Rain
closing function when driving" and "Automatic
lo we ring". 98 98
Opening and closing

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R
ectifying pr
ectifying pr oblems wit
oblems with t
h the sliding sunr
he sliding sunr oof
oof &
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WARNING
ARNING Risk of becoming trapped or
fata l injuries when the sliding sunroof is
closed again
If th e sliding sunroof is closed again immedi-
ately aTer it has been bloc ked or reset, it will
close with increased forc e. #
Make sure that no parts of the body are
in the closing area. #
Release the button immediately if some-
body becomes trapped.
or #
Brie0y press the button in any direction
during the automatic closing process.
The closing process will be stopped. The sliding sunr
The sliding sunr
oof canno
oof cannot be closed and y
t be closed and y ou can-
ou can-
no
no t see t
t see t he cause.
he cause.
% The term "sliding sunroof" also refers to the
panorama sliding sunroof.
If th e sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing
and reopens again slightl y: #
Immediately aTer automatic reve rsing, pull
and hold the3 button down again tothe
point of resis tance until the sliding sunroof is
closed.
The sliding sunroof will be closed with
increased forc e.
If th e sliding sunroof is obstructed again and
opens again slightl y: #
Repeat the pr evious step.
The sliding sunroof will be closed again with
increased forc e.
V V ehicles wit
ehicles wit h a panor
h a panorama sliding sunr
ama sliding sunr oof: t
oof: the slid-
he slid-
ing sunr
ing sunr oof or t
oof or the r
he roller sunblind is no
oller sunblind is no t oper
t operating
ating
smoot
smoot hly
hly.
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Reset the sliding sunroof and thero ller sun-
blind.
R
R ese
ese tting t
tting t he sliding sunr
he sliding sunr oof and t
oof and the r
he roller sun-
oller sun-
blind
blind #
Pull and hold the3 button little bylittle
until the sliding sunroof is fully closed. #
Pull and hold the3 button little bylittle
until thero ller sunblind is fully closed. #
Use automatic operation tofully open and
th en close the sliding sunroof. Anti-t
Anti-theT
heTprot
pr otection
ection F
F
unction of t
unction of t he immobiliser
he immobiliser The immobiliser pr
events your vehicle from being
star ted without the cor rect key.
The immobiliser is automatically activated when
th eve hicle is switched o., and deactivated when
th eve hicle is switched on. A A
T
TA
A (Anti-
(Anti- TheT
TheT Alar
Alarm syst
m syst em)
em) F
F
unction of t
unction of t heAT
he ATA systA syst em
em
If th eATA system is primed, a visual and audible
alarm is triggered in thefo llowing situations:
R when a door is opened
R when theta ilgate is opened
R when the bonnet is opened
R when interior pr otection is triggered
(/ page 101) Opening and closing
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Pr
Pr
iming/deactiv
iming/deactiv atingtow
ating tow-awa
-a wa y pr ot
y pr otection
ection Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Quick access #
Prime or deactivate Tow-away protection.
To w- awa y protection is primed again in thefo llo w-
ing cases:
R The vehicle is unloc ked again.
R A door is opened.
R The vehicle is loc ked again.
% Ifqu ick access is una vailable, select theVehi-
cle submenu in theSettings main menu to
prime or deactivate tow- awa y protection. F
F
unction of int
unction of int er
erior pr ot
ior pr otection
ection When interior pr
otection is primed, a visual and
audible alarm is triggered if mo vement is de tected
in theve hicle interior.
Interior pr otection is primed automatically aTer
appr oximately ten seconds:
R aTer locking theve hicle with thekey
R aTer locking theve hicle using KEYLESS-GO Interior pr
otection is only primed when thefo llo w-
ing components are closed:
R doors
R tailgate
Interior pr otection is automatically deactivated:
R aTer pressing theÜ button on thekey
R aTer pressing the start/s top button with the
ke y in the st owage compartment
(/ page 166)
R aTer unlocking theve hicle using KEYLESS-GO
The following situations can lead toafa lse alarm:
R when there are moving objects such as mas-
cots in theve hicle interior
R when a side wind owis open
R when a panoramic sliding sunroof is open Pr
Pr
iming/deactiv
iming/deactiv ating int
ating int er
erior pr ot
ior pr otection
ection Multimedia system:
4 © 5
Settings 5
Quick access #
Prime or deactivate Interior motion sensor .Interior pr
otection is primed again in thefo llowing
cases:
R The vehicle is unloc ked again.
R A door is opened.
R The vehicle is loc ked again.
% Ifqu ick access is una vailable, select theVehi-
cle menu under Settingstoprime or deacti-
va te interior pr otection. Opening and closing
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In addition, 0ammable materials may ignite if:
R you drop the hot cigar ette lighter
R ach ild holds the hot cigar ette lighter to
objects, forex ample #
Always hold the cigar ette lighter bythe
knob. #
Always make sure that the cigar ette
lighter is out of reach of children. #
Never lea vechildren unattended in the
ve hicle. &
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WARNING
ARNING Risk of burns from theta ilpipe
and tailpipe trims
The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of theve hicle, you could burn
yo urself. #
Always be particular lycareful around the
ta ilpipe and theta ilpipe trims and super-
vise children especially closely in this
area. #
Allow vehicle parts tocool down before
to uching them. The driving
characteristics of your vehicle are
dependent on the distribution of the load within
th eve hicle. You should bear thefo llowing in mind
when loading theve hicle:
R neverex ceed the permissible gross mass or
th e permissible axle loads forth eve hicle
(including occupants).
Information can be found on theve hicle identi-
/cation plate (/ page 392).
R the load must not pr otru de abo vethe upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R always use the partition net when transporting
objects in the load compartment.
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R secure the load using the tie-down eyes and
distribute the load evenl y. No
tes on driving with a roof load
R Evenly dist ribute thero of load, and place
heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with
th e no tes on loading theve hicle.
R Drive attentivel y,and avoid suddenly pulling
awa y,braking and steering as well as rapid
cornering.
R When transporting roof loads and when the
ve hicle is fully loaded or fully occupied, select
drive prog rams ; andA. These are
designed tofocus on stability (/ page 178).
% For more information on st owage compart-
ments and st owage areas, please referto the
Digital Owner's Manual. 118 118
Seats and st
owing

1
Clothes hook
The clo thes hooks are not suitable for hanging
heavy objects as this can cause theta ilgate to
lo we r automaticall y.Use the clo thes hooks only
fo r light objects such as jac kets. A
A
tt
tt ac
ac hing a r
hing a r oof lugg
oof lugg ag
age r
e r ack
ack &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due toexceed-
ing the maximum roof load
The vehicle cent reofgrav ity and the usual
driving characteristics as well as the steering
and braking characteristics alter.
If yo uex ceed the maximum roof load, the driv-
ing characteristics, as well as steering and
braking, will be greatly impaired. #
Neverex ceed the maximum roof load
and adjust your driving style. Yo
u will /nd information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section.
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NO OTE
TE Damage totheve hicle due tonot
observing the maximum permitted head-
ro om clearance If
th eve hicle height is greater than the maxi-
mum permitted headroom clearance, thero of
and other parts of theve hicle may be dam-
aged. #
Obser vethe signposted headroom clear-
ance. #
Ifth eve hicle height is greater than the
permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter. #
Obser vethech anged vehicle height with
add-on roof equipment. *
N NOOTE
TE Vehicle damage from non-appr oved
ro of luggage racks The
vehicle could be damaged byroof luggage
ra ck sth at ha venot been tested and appro ved
fo r Mercedes-Benz. #
Use only roof luggage rack ste sted and
appro vedfo r Mercedes-Benz. #
Depending on theve hicle equipment,
ensu rethat the sliding sunroof can be
fully raised when thero of luggage rack is
/t ted. #
Depending on theve hicle equipment,
ensu rethat theta ilgate can be fully Seats and st
owing
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opened when
thero of luggage rack is /t-
te d. #
Position the load on thero of luggage
ra ck in such a wayth at theve hicle will
not sus tain damage even when it is in
motion. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage tothe panorama sliding
sunroof due tonon-appro vedro of luggage
ra cks The panorama sliding sunroof may be dam-
aged bythero of luggage rack ifyo u attem ptto
open it when using a roof luggage rack not
te sted and appro vedfo r Mercedes-Benz. #
When a roof luggage rack is /t ted, open
th e panorama sliding sunroof only if this
has been tested and appro vedfor
Mercedes-Benz.
The pano rama sliding sunroof may be raised
to allow ventilation of theve hicle interior. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage tothe co vers The co
vers may be damaged and scratched
when being opened. #
Do not use me tallic or hard objects. #
Carefully fold co vers 1 upwards in the direc-
tion of the ar row. #
Secure thero of luggage rack tothefa stening
points benea thcovers 1 . #
Comply with the installation instructions of the
ro of luggage rack manufacturer. #
Secure the load on thero of luggage rack. Soc
ke
Soc kets
ts Using t
Using t
he 12 V soc ket
he 12 V soc ket R
R
eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R Only devices up toa maximum of 180 W
(15 A) are permissible.
Depending on theve hicle equipment, theve hicle
has thefo llowing 12 V soc kets:
R Inthe st owage compartment in the front
centre console
R Inthe load compartment 128
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Seats and st
owing

Ensure
thefo llowing before starting the engine:
R The legal stipulations in the area where your
ve hicle is par ked allow engine starting via
smartphone.
R It is safe tostart and runth e engine where
yo ur vehicle is par ked.
R The fuel tank is su1cient lyfull.
S
S t
tar
ar ting t
ting t he v
he vehicle (R
ehicle (R emot
emot e Online)
e Online) &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of crushing or entrapment
due tounintentional starting of the engine
Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the
engine is star ted unintentionally during service
or maintenance work. #
Always secure the engine against unin-
te ntional starting before ca rrying out
main tenance or repair work. R
R
eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R Park position jis selected.
R The anti-theT alarm system is not activated.
R The hazard warning light system is switched
o.. R
The bonnet is closed.
R The doors are closed and loc ked.
R The windo wsand sliding sunroof are closed. #
Start theve hicle using the smartphone.
ATer every engine start, the engine runs for
te n minutes.
Yo u can car ryout a maximum of two consecutive
starting attem pts. You must start the engine with
th eke y before trying tostart theve hicle again
with the smartphone.
Yo u can switch o. theve hicle at any time as fol-
lo ws:
R Viath e Smartphone App
R By pressing theÜ orß button on the
key
% Further information can be found in the
smartphone app.
Secur
Secur ing t
ing the v
he vehicle ag
ehicle ag ains
ainst st
t star
arting bef
ting bef or
ore car ry-
e car ry-
ing out maint
ing out maint enance or r
enance or repair w
epair w or
ork:
k: #
Switch on the hazard warning light system.
or #
Unlock the doors.
or #
Open a side window or the sliding sunroof. R
R
unning-in not
unning-in not es
es To
preser vethe engine during the /rst 1,500 km:
R Drive at varying road speeds and engine
speeds.
R Do not drive at speeds greater than
140 km/h.
R Drive theve hicle in drive prog ram A
or ;.
R ShiT tothe next highest gear at theve ry latest
when the needle reaches the last third before
th ere d area in there v counter.
R Do not shiT down manual lyin order tobrake.
R Avoid overstraining theve hicle, e.g. driving at
full thro ttle.
R V
V ehicles wit
ehicles wit h aut
h automatic tr
omatic tr ansmission:
ansmission: do not
depress the accelerator pedal be yond the
pressure point (kickdown). 168
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Driving and parking

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N
N O
OTE
TE Damage tothe driv etra in and
engine when pulling away #
Do not warm upthe engine while the
ve hicle is stationar y.Pull away immedi-
atel y. #
Avoid high engine speeds and driving at
full thro ttle until the engine has reached
its operating temp erature. *
N
NO OTE
TE Damage tothe catalytic con verter
due tonon-combusted fuel The engine is not
running smoo thly and is mis-
/ring.
Non-combus ted fuel may getinto the catalytic
con verter. #
Only depress the accelerator pedal
slightl y. #
Have the cause recti/ed immediately at
a qu ali/ed specialist workshop. *
N NOOTE
TE Reduced battery life due tofrequent
short-distance trips The 12 V battery may not be su1cien
tly
ch arge d when theve hicle is used only for
short-dis tance trips. This reduces the life of
th e batter y. #
Drive longer distances regula rly to
ch arge the batter y. *
N
NO
OTE
TE Damage totheve hicle due tonot
observing the maximum permitted head-
ro om clearance If
th eve hicle height is greater than the maxi-
mum permitted headroom clearance, thero of
and other parts of theve hicle may be dam-
aged. #
Obser vethe signposted headroom clear-
ance. #
Ifth eve hicle height is greater than the
permitted headroom clearance, do not
enter. #
Obser vethech anged vehicle height with
add-on roof equipment. N No
ot
tes on dr
es on dr iving wit
iving with a r
h a roof load, tr
oof load, tr ailer or fully
ailer or fully
laden v
laden v ehicle
ehicle
When driving with a loaded roof luggage rack or
trailer as well as with a fully laden or fully occu-
pied vehicle, theve hicle's driving and steering
ch aracteristics change.
Yo u should bear thefo llowing in mind:
R Do not exceed the permissible roof load and
to wing capacity. Also obser vethete ch nical
data in the printed Owner's Manual.
R Evenly distribute thero of load, and place
heavy objects at the bottom. Also comply with
th e no tes on loading theve hicle
(/ page 116).
R Drive attentivel y,and avoid suddenly pulling
awa y,braking and steering as well as rapid
cornering.
Not
Not es on dr
es on dr iving on salt-tr
iving on salt-tr eat
eated r
ed r oads
oads
The braking e.ect is limited on salt-treated roads. Driving and parking
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