2021 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK fuel additives

to
European EN 228, or an equivalent
speci/cation.
Fu el of this speci/cation may contain up to
10% ethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for use
with E10 fuel.
Ne verre fuel wi thone of thefo llowing fuels:
R Diesel
R Regular petrol with an octane number
lo we rth an 91 RON
R Petrol with more than 10% ethanol byvol-
ume, e.g. E15, E20, E85, E100
R Petrol with more than 3% me thanol byvol-
ume, e.g. M15, M30
R Petrol with additives containing me tal
If yo u ha veacciden tally refuelled wi th the
wrong fuel: #
Do not switch on theve hicle. #
Consult a quali/ed specialist workshop. *
N NOOTE
TE Damage caused bythe wrong fuel Ve
hicles with a diesel engine:
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
re sult in damage tothe fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system. #
Only refuel using sulphur-free diesel fuel
th at conforms toEuropean standard
EN 590, or an equivalent speci/cation.
In count ries without sulphur-free diesel
fuel, refuel using only lo w-sulphur diesel
fuel with a sulphur content less than
50 ppm.
Ne verre fuel wi thone of thefo llowing fuels:
R Petrol
R Marine diesel
R Heating oil
R Pure bio-diesel or vege table oil
R Para1n or kerosene
If yo u ha veacciden tally refuelled wi th the
wrong fuel: #
Do not switch on theve hicle. #
Consult a quali/ed specialist workshop. *
N
NOOTE
TE Do not use diesel torefuel vehicles
with a petrol engine If
yo u ha veacciden tally refuelled wi th the
wrong fuel:
R Do not switch on theve hicle. Otherwise
fuel can enter the engine.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel
could result in damage tothe fuel system
and the engine. The repair costs are high. #
Consult a quali/ed specialist workshop. #
Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
comple tely. Driving and parking
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#
Change immediately out of clo thing that
has come into contact with fuel. Flexible-fuel
vehicles can be refuelled wi th thefo l-
lowing fuel types:
R unleaded petrol
R E85 fuel
R a mixture of E85 fuel and unleaded petrol
Flexible-fuel vehicles can be identi/ed bythe
Et Et hanol up t hanol up t o E85
o E85sticker on the inside of the fuel
/ller 0ap.
Depending on the countr y,the fuels you can use
in your vehicle may di.er from the information in
th e Owner's Manual. The fuels that ha vebeen
appr ovedfo ryo ur vehicle can be found on the
inst ruction label on the inside of the fuel /ller 0ap. F F
uel
uel Inf
Inf
or
ormation on fuel q
mation on fuel q uality f
uality for v
or vehicles wit
ehicles wit h a pe
h a pet-
t-
r
r ol engine
ol engine
No tethe inst ructions about operating 0uids
(/ page 393). *
N
NO OTE
TE Damage caused bythe wrong fuel Even small amounts of
the wrong fuel could
re sult in damage tothe fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system. #
Only refuel using unleaded, sulphur-free
spar k-ignition engine fuel that conforms
to European EN 228, or an equivalent
speci/cation.
Fu el of this speci/cation may contain up to
10% ethanol byvolume. Your vehicle is suita-
ble for use with E10 fuel. #
See the information label in fuel /ller 0ap
fo rot her compatible fuels .
Ne verre fuel wi thone of thefo llowing fuels:
R Diesel
R Regular petrol with an octane number
lo we rth an 91 RON
R Petrol with more than 3% me thanol byvol-
ume, e.g. M15, M30
R Petrol with additives containing me tal If
yo u ha veacciden tally refuelled wi th the
wrong fuel: #
Do not switch on theve hicle. #
Consult a quali/ed specialist workshop. The
following compatibility indications for fuel
apply toyour vehicle: 1
For petrol with maximum 5% ethanol byvol-
ume
2 For petrol with maximum 10% ethanol byvol-
ume
The compatibility indications for fuel on theve hi-
cle according tothe European standard EN 16942 Te
ch nical data
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can be
found on the information label in the fuel
/ller 0ap or on the fuel dispenser or pump nozzle
suitable foryo ur vehicle thro ughout Europe.
If th eav ailable fuel is not su1ciently low in sul-
phur, this can produce unpleasant odours.
The recommended octane number foryo ur vehi-
cle can be found on the information label in the
fuel /ller 0ap.
If th ere commended fuel is not available, you may
also temp orarily use regular unleaded petrol with
an octane number of at least 91 RON.This may
re duce engine output and increase fuel consump-
tion.
Ne verre fuel using petrol wi than even lo werRO N.
Fu rther information on fuel can be obtained at a
/lling station or a quali/ed specialist workshop.
Inf
Inf or ormation on additiv
mation on additiv es in pe
es in petr
trol (v
ol (v ehicles with
ehicles with
pe
pe tr
trol engine)
ol engine)
No tethe inst ructions about operating 0uids
(/ page 393). *
N
NO OTE
TE Damage from use of unsui table
additives Even small amounts of
the wrong additive may
lead tomalfunctions occur ring. #
Only add cleaning additives recommen-
ded byMercedes-Benz tothe fuel. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use brand-
name fuels with additives.
In some countries, the fuel available may not ha ve
su1cient additives. Deposits could build up in the
fuel injection system as a result. In this case, in
consultation with a Mercedes-Benz service
centre, mix the fuel with the cleaning additive rec-
ommended byMercedes-Benz. Obser vethe no tes
and mixing ratios indica ted on theta nk.
Inf
Inf or ormation on fuel q
mation on fuel q uality f
uality for v
or vehicles wit
ehicles wit h a die-
h a die-
sel engine
sel engine
Gener Gener al not
al notes
es
No tethe inst ructions about operating 0uids
(/ page 393). &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of /re from fuel mixture
If yo u mix diesel fuel with petrol, the 0ash
point of the fuel mixture is lo werth an that of
pure diesel fuel. #
Neverre fuel using petrol in diesel
engines. #
Never mix petrol with diesel fuel. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage caused bythe wrong fuel Even small amounts of
the wrong fuel could
re sult in damage tothe fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system.
V
V ehicles wit
ehicles wit h a diesel par
h a diesel par ticulat
ticulate
e/lt
/lt er:
er: #
Only refuel using sulphu r-free diesel fuel
th at conforms toEuropean standard
EN 590, or an equivalent speci/cation.
In count ries without sulphur-free diesel
fuel, refuel using only lo w-sulphur diesel
fuel with a sulphur content less than
50 ppm.
V
V ehicle wit
ehicle wit hout diesel par
hout diesel par ticulat
ticulate
e/lt
/lt er:
er: 396
396
Te
ch nical data

any ammonia
vapours that may be released. Only
/ll theAd Blue ®
tank in well-ventilated areas.
A
A dBlue
dBlue ®
®
/lling
/lling capacity and consump
capacity and consump tion
tion
Tot
Tot al capacity of A
al capacity of A dBlue
dBlue®
®
t
tank
ank Model
Tot
Mode lT otal capacity
al capacity
All model s2 3.8 litresA
A
dBlue
dBlue ®
®
consump
consump tion
tion
The average AdBlue ®
consu mption is between 1%
and 5% of fuel consum ption. Like fuel consump-
tion, AdBlue ®
consu mption is high lydependent
upon driving style and operating conditions. For
th is reason, your vehicle's actual consu mption /g-
ures under da y-to -day operating conditions may
di.er from the consum ption /gures calculate d.
The frequency at which you will ha veto to p up
Ad Blue ®
will also vary. Ha vetheAd Blue ®
supply
ch ecked at a quali/ed specialist workshop before
making jou rney s outside of Europe. Before a lon-
ge r st ayoutside of Europe, consult a quali/ed
specialist workshop. A
A
dBlue
dBlue ®
®
r
rang
ang e and
e and /ll
/lllev
level
el
The AdBlue ®
/ll le vel and range can be displa yed
via the on-board computer. The AdBlue ®
range
sh ow n depends strongly on the driving style and
operating conditions. The actual range can there-
fo re deviate from thera nge cur rently displa yed in
th e on-board computer. The information supplied
in the operator's manual rega rding there ser ve
qu antity at the /rst display warning and on the
minimum top-up quantity when the fuel tank is
em pty is also tobe understood as guide values. Engine oil
Engine oil
N
No
ot
tes on engine oil
es on engine oil
Obser vethe no tes on operating 0uids
(/ page 393). *
N
NOOTE
TE Engine damage caused byan inco r-
re ct oil /lter, incor rect oil or additi ves #
Do not use engine oils or oil /lters other
th an those which meet the speci/cations
necessary forth e prescribed service
inter vals. #
Do not alter the engine oil or oil /lter in
order toachie velonger change inter vals
th an prescribed. #
Do not use additives. #
Have the engine oil changed aTer the
prescribed inter vals. Te
ch nical data
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399

A
A
ctiv
ctiv e P
e P ar
ar king Assist
king Assist
Exiting a parking space.......................... 268
Fu nction................................................ 265
Pa rking.................................................. 266
System limitations..................................2 65
A
A ctiv
ctiv e Ser
e Ser vice Sy
vice Sy st
stem PL
em PL US
US
see ASS YST PLUS
A A ctiv ctiv e Speed Limit Assist
e Speed Limit Assist
Display................................................... 236
Fu nction................................................ 236
A
A ctiv
ctiv eSt
e St eer
eer ing Assist
ing Assist
Ac tivating/deactivating.......................... 240
Ac tive Emer gency Stop Assist................ 240
Fu nction................................................ 238
System limits......................................... 238
A
A dap
dap tiv
tive br
e br ak
ake lights
e lights .................................... 226
A
A dap
dap tiv
tive cr
e cr uise contr
uise contr ol
ol
see Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
A
A dap
dap tiv
tive Highbeam Assist
e Highbeam Assist
Ac tivating/deactivating.......................... 140
Fu nction................................................ 139
A
A dap
dap tiv
tive Highbeam Assis
e Highbeam Assist Plus t Plus
Fu nction................................................ 140
Switching on/o..................................... 141 A
A dBlue
dBlue ®
®
Ad ditives................................................ 398
Capacity................................................ 399
No tes..................................................... 192
Purit y.................................................... .398
To pping up............................................ .192
A
A dditional door lock
dditional door lock ....................................... 86
A A dditiv
dditiv es
es
Ad Blue ®
................................................ .398
Engine oil............................................... 399
Fu el....................................................... 396
A A dditiv dditiv es (A
es (AdBlue
dBlue ®
®
)
)
see AdBlue ®
A
A dditiv
dditiv es (engine oil)
es (engine oil)
see Additives
A
A dditiv
dditiv es (fuel)
es (fuel)
see Fuel
A
A djus
djus ting t
ting t he headlam
he headlam p r
p range
ange ...................... 135
ATer
ATer -sales
-sales ser
service
vice
see ASS YST PLUS
Air conditioning menu
Air conditioning menu Calling up.............................................. 154 Air dis
Air distr
tribution
ibution
Setting................................................... 153
Setting (MBUX multimedia system)......... 155
Air inlet Air inlet see Air-water duct
Air pr
Air pr essure
essure
see Tyre pressure
Air v
Air v ents
ents
Ad justing (front)..................................... 160
Ad justing (rear)...................................... 161
Air v
Air v ents
ents
see Air vents
Air
Air -conditioning syst
-conditioning syst em
em
see Climate cont rol
Air
Air -r
-recir
ecir culation mode (wit
culation mode (wit h
h/ne
/ne
par
par ticle
ticle pr
pre/lt
e/lt er)
er).......................................... 155
Air
Air -w
-wat
ater duct
er duct
Ke eping free.......................................... 337
Airbag
Airbag Activation................................................ 47
Fr ont airbag (driver, front passenger)........ 53
Installation locations................................ 53
Knee airbag............................................. 53 Index
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493

Engine data
Engine data
Displaying............................................. .181
Engine electr
Engine electr onics
onics
No tes..................................................... 389
Engine number
Engine number............................................. 392
Engine oil
Engine oil
Additives................................................ 399
Capacity................................................ 400
Checking the oil le vel using the on-
board computer.....................................3 34
MB-F reigabe or MB-Appr oval................. .400
Quality................................................... 400
To pping up............................................ .334
ERA
ERA -GL -GLON
ONASS tASS t es
est modet mode
St arting/ending.................................... .323
Err
Err or message
or message
see Display message
ESC (Electr
ESC (Electr onicSt
onic Stability Contr
ability Contr ol)
ol)
see ESP ®
(Elect ronic Stability Prog ram)
ESP
ESP ®
®
Crosswind Assis t.................................... 223
Tr ailer stabilisatio n................................. 223 ESP
ESP
®
®
(Electr
(Electronic St
onic Stability Pr
ability Pr ogr
ogram)
am)
Ac tivating/deactivating.......................... 224
Fu nction/no tes...................................... 222
EU type approv
EU type appr oval number
al number ............................. 392
Ext
Ext er
erior lighting
ior lighting
Car e...................................................... 342
Ext
Ext er
erior lighting
ior lighting
see Lights F
F
F
F atigue det
atigue det ection
ection
see ATTENTION ASSIST
F
F ir
ir e e
e e xtinguisher
xtinguisher.......................................... 347
F
F irs
irst-aid kit t-aid kit (soT
(soTsided)
sided)................................. 347
Flat to
Flat towing
wing
see Tow- bar system
Flat tyre
Flat tyre MOExtended tyres................................. 348
No tes..................................................... 348
TIREFIT kit.............................................. 350
Wheel chang e........................................ 378
Floor mats
Floor mats................................................... 132 F F
oil cov
oil cov er
ering
ing
Ra dar and ultrasonic sensor s................. 220
Fr
Fr ee
ee soTw
soTw are
are................................................. 45
Fr
Fr eq
eq uencies
uencies
Mobile phone......................................... 390
Tw o-w ayradio........................................ 390
Fr
Fr ont airbag (dr
ont airbag (dr iv
iver
er , fr
, fr ont passeng
ont passeng er)
er).............. 53
Fr
Fr ont passeng
ont passeng er seat
er seat
see Load compartment
see Seat
Fr Fr ont wheel ar ch
ont wheel ar ch
Fi tting/removing the co ver..................... 144
Fr
Fr ont wheel arc
ont wheel arc h cov
h cover
er
Fi tting/removing.................................... 144
F
F uel
uel
Additives................................................ 396
Diesel.................................................... 396
E10........................................................ 395
Fu elreser ve........................................... 397
Low outside temp eratures...................... 396
Pe trol..................................................... 395
Quality (diesel )....................................... 396
Quality (petrol)....................................... 395
Re fuellin g.............................................. .188 Index
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