MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK 2022 Owners Manual

Operating Ouids
A dBlue n
................................................. 403
Additives................................................ 401
Brake Ouid ............................................. 406
Coolant.................................................. 406
Diesel.................................................... 401
Engine oil............................................... 404
Notes..................................................... 398
Petrol..................................................... 400
Windscreen washer Ouid........................ 407
Operating safety High-voltage on-board electrical system... 27
Information.............................................. 27
Outside mirrors Automatic anti-dazzle mode................... 152
Automatic mirror folding function........... 154
Blind Spot Assist/Active Blind Spot
Assist.................................................... 252
Folding in/out........................................ 151
Memory function................................... 117
Parking position..................................... 153
Setting................................................... 151
Warning lamp......................................... 252
Overhead control panel .................................. 16 Overview of airbags
........................................ 55
Owner's Manual ............................................. 26 P
P
aint code ................................................... 397
Park position DIRECT SELECT lever............................. 185
Engaging................................................ 187
Parking Active Parking Assist.............................. 268
PARKTRONIC......................................... 264
Parking aid Active Parking Assist.............................. 268
PARKTRONIC......................................... 264
Parking Assist Active Parking Assist.............................. 268
PARKTRONIC......................................... 264
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC Activating............................................... 267
Adjusting warning tones......................... 267
Deactivating........................................... 267
Function................................................ 264
Side impact protection........................... 265 Parking assistance systems
A
ctive Parking Assist.............................. 268
Drive Away Assist................................... 272
PARKTRONIC......................................... 264
Parking brake , Electric parking brake
Electric.................................................. 219
Parking lights ............................................... 136
Parking position Outside mirrors...................................... 153
Storing the position of the passenger
outside mirror using reverse gear........... 154
Parking service Selecting parking options....................... 309
Parking space Finding.................................................. 309
Parking up................................................... 222
PARKTRONIC , Parking Assist PARKTRONIC... 264
Partitioning net ............................................ 126
PASSENGER AIR BAG Status display, front passenger airbag...... 59
Pedestrian protection , Active bonnet............ 337518
Index

Period out of use
A ctivating/deactivating standby mode... 222
Permissible axle load .................................... 397
Permissible towing methods ................. 364, 365
Personalisation User proNles .......................................... 297
Petrol........................................................... 400
Pets in the vehicle , Occupant safety............... 83
Plug-in hybrid operation Charging cable control panel.................. 203
Charging the high-voltage battery at a
rapid charging station (mode 4).............. 202
ConNguring settings via the multime-
dia system............................................. 302
Displaying the power meter.................... 285
Ending the charging process (alternat-
ing current, mode 2/3).......................... 209
Ending the charging process (direct
current, mode 4).................................... 213
Function of the regenerative brake
system................................................... 176
Functions of the energy Oow display....... 303
Indicator lamps on vehicle socket........... 205 Manually disconnecting the high-volt-
ag
e on-board electrical system............... 165
Notes on charging (charging station,
mode 3)................................................. 201
Notes on charging (mains socket,
mode 2)................................................. 200
Notes on charging (wallbox, mode 3)...... 201
Notes on plug-in hybrid operation........... 164
Operating safety...................................... 27
Power availability display........................ 285
Power meter.......................................... 285
Route-based operating-mode strategy.... 180
Sets recuperation.................................. 177
Setting the maximum permissible
charging current.................................... 203
Starting the charging process (alter-
nating current, mode 2/3)..................... 206
Starting the charging process (direct
current, mode 4).................................... 211
Stowing the charging cable.................... 197
Post-collision brake , Occupant safety............. 63
Power availability display , Power display
Function................................................ 285
Power supply Start/stop button.................................. 167 Switching on (start/stop button)............ 167
Pr
e-entry climate control At departure time................................... 159
At time of departure....................... 159, 160
immediate.............................................. 160
Pre-entry climate control using the key Activating/deactivating.......................... 158
Function................................................ 158
Setting................................................... 158
PRE-SAFE n
, Anticipatory occupant protection
Function.................................................. 62
PRE-SAFE n
Sound................................... 62
Reversing measures................................. 62
PRE-SAFE n
PLUS, Occupant safety
Function.................................................. 62
Reversing measures................................. 62
Preventative occupant protection system ,
PRE-SAFE n
.................................................... 62
ProNle Creating a new proNle............................ 297
Notes..................................................... 296
Selecting proNle options......................... 297
Programs , Drive programs............................ 180 Index
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Protection of the environment
T ake-back of end-of-life vehicles............... 24
Pulling away Hill Start Assist...................................... 229
Start-oM assist....................................... 230 Q
QR code r
escue card ...................................... 43
QualiNed specialist workshop ......................... 41R
R
adar and ultrasonic sensors ....................... 223
Radio Overview of functions/symbols.............. 331
Radio equipment approval numbers .............. 396
Rain closing function Side windows........................................... 95
Sliding sunroof....................................... 100
Rain sensor Side windows........................................... 95
Sliding sunroof....................................... 100
Windscreen wipers................................. 147
REACH regulation........................................... 42 Reading lamp
Int
erior lighting....................................... 144
Rear door (child safety lock) Securing.................................................. 81
Rear fog lamp ............................................... 137
Rear fog light............................................... 137
Rear seat Adjusting the backrest angle.................. 124
Rear seat belt Status display.......................................... 54
Rear window Replacing wiper blade............................ 150
Rear window heater ...................................... 155
Rear window wipers Activating/deactivating.......................... 148
Rear-view mirror Automatic anti-dazzle mode................... 152
Recuperation Function................................................ 176
Setting................................................... 177
Recycling, Take-back of end-of-life vehicles..... 24 Reducing agent
A dBlue n
................................................. 195
Refuelling Depressurising the fuel tank (plug-in
hybrid with petrol engine)....................... 194
Fuel....................................................... 190
Refuelling the vehicle............................. 190
Topping up AdBlue n
............................... 195
Registration................................................... 41
Regulatory radio identiNcation
Indonesia............................................... 396
Israel..................................................... 396
Small components................................. 396
Remote Online Charging the starter battery................... 169
Cooling/heating the vehicle interior....... 169
Starting the vehicle................................ 170
Removing/Ntting wheel trim......................... 384
Replacement key , Duplicate key..................... 87
Replacing a bulb, Changing illuminants......... 145
Reserve Fuel....................................................... 402 520
Index

Resetting
MBUX r eset function.............................. 302
Residual heat ............................................... 157
Responsibility Driving safety systems........................... 223
Restraint system Basic instructions for children.................. 63
Function in the event of an accident......... 49
Functionality............................................ 49
Limited protection.................................... 48
Malfunction............................................. 49
Protection................................................ 48
Self-test................................................... 49
Warning lamp........................................... 49
Reverse gear DIRECT SELECT lever............................. 185
Engaging................................................ 186
Reversing camera 360° Camera......................................... 258
Care...................................................... 348
Function................................................ 258
Opening the camera cover..................... 263
Switching automatic mode on/oM
(360° Camera)...................................... 263 Reversing light (light source)
......................... 147
Roll away protection , HOLD function............ 228
Roller sunblind Sliding sunroof......................................... 97
Roof lining .................................................... 350
Roof load..................................................... 409
Roof luggage rack Loading.................................................. 129
Securing................................................ 129
Route, Navigation Calculating............................................. 307
Navigation............................................. 305
Selecting options................................... 307
Route guidance with augmented reality Activating............................................... 307
Displaying road names/house num-
bers....................................................... 307
Route-based operating-mode strategy Function................................................ 180
Route-based speed adaptation , DISTRONIC
Function................................................ 240
Run-Oat characteristics , MOExtended tyres... 354 Running-in notes
.......................................... 170 S
Saf
ety system , Driving safety system............ 224
Safety vest................................................... 352
Screen MBUX multimedia system....................... 290
Seat Adjusting (Seat Comfort)........................ 107
Adjusting (without seat comfort)............ 105
Adjusting electrically.............................. 110
Adjusting the angle of the backrests
(rear)..................................................... 124
ConNguring settings............................... 112
Correct driver's seat position................. 104
Folding back the backrest (rear)............. 123
Folding the backrest (front passenger
seat) forwards........................................ 121
Folding the backrest forwards (rear)....... 122
Locking the backrest (rear).................... 124
Lumbar support..................................... 110
Memory function................................... 117
Resetting the settings............................ 112
Settings................................................... 18 Index
521

Side airbag.............................................. 55
Seat belt A
ctivating/deactivating seat belt
adjustment.............................................. 54
Automatic tightening................................ 53
Care...................................................... 350
Fastening................................................. 53
Protection................................................ 50
Rear seat belt status display..................... 54
Reduced protection.................................. 51
Releasing................................................. 54
Warning lamp........................................... 54
Seat belt adjustment Activating/deactivating............................ 54
Function.................................................. 53
Seat belt tensioners Deployment............................................. 49
Seat belt warning........................................... 54
Seat heating................................................ 113
Seat height.................................................. 110
Seat ventilation............................................ 113
Selecting a gear........................................... 188
Selector lever, DIRECT SELECT lever............ 185 Self-test
A utomatic front passenger airbag shut
oM............................................................ 59 Restraint system...................................... 49
Service centre............................................... 41
Service interval display, ASSYST PLUS .......... 335
Service, ASSYST PLUS ................................. 335
Shising Automatic transmission.......................... 188
(earshis recommendation............. 185, 189
Manual transmission.............................. 188
Steering wheel gearshis paddles............ 188
Shortening the braking distance Brake Assist System............................... 225
Shunting support, Manoeuvring assistant..... 273
Side airbag ..................................................... 55
Side impact protection ................................. 265
Side windows Automatic function................................... 95
Child safety lock (rear)............................. 82
Convenience closing................................ 96
Convenience opening............................... 96
Open/close with key................................ 96 Opening/closing...................................... 94
Pr
oblem................................................... 97
Rain closing function................................ 95
Skid chains .................................................. 374
Sliding sunroof Automatic functions............................... 100
Closing with key....................................... 96
Opening with the key................................ 96
Opening/closing...................................... 97
Problem................................................. 101
Rain closing function.............................. 100
Smartphone Integration, iPhone n
Android Auto.......................................... 323
Apple CarPlay n
...................................... 323
Snow chains ................................................ 374
Socket 12 V (boot/load compartment).............. 130
12 V (front centre console).................... 130
115 V (rear passenger compartment)..... 131
Trailer operation..................................... 276
Socket Oap ................................................... 197
Sound PRE-SAFE n
Sound................................... 62 522
Index

Settings................................................. 333
Sound menu .......................................... 333
Wheels/tyres......................................... 374
Sound generator, Acoustic presence indi-
cator............................................................ 164
Spare parts , Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts..... 25
Spare wheel Emergency spare wheel......................... 389
Specialist workshop ....................................... 41
SpeciNc absorption rate ................................. 30
Speed Limit, Limiter.......................................... 233
Save, cruise control............................... 237
Save, DISTRONIC................................... 237
Save, Limiter.......................................... 237
Speed control Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC......... 235
Cruise control........................................ 232
Limiter................................................... 233
Speed limit Winter tyres........................................... 235
Speed Limit Assist Setting................................................... 250 System limits......................................... 249
S
tanding lights............................................. 136
Start-oM assist, Driving system
Activating............................................... 230
Function................................................ 230
Hill Start Assist...................................... 229
Start/stop button Parking the vehicle................................. 215
Starting the vehicle................................ 168
Switching on the power supply/vehicle.. 167
Start/stop function , ECO start/stop func-
tion.............................................................. 174
Starter battery Charging via Remote Online................... 169
Starting the engine Emergency operation mode.................... 169
Remote Online....................................... 170
Start/stop button.................................. 168
Starting-oM aid
Drive Away Assist................................... 272
Hill Start Assist...................................... 229
Start-oM assist....................................... 230 Stationary heater
S tationary heater/ventilation................. 161
Stationary heater/ventilation Operating.............................................. 162
Status display Front passenger airbag............................. 59
Rear seat belt.......................................... 54
Steer Assist Active Steering Assist............................. 241
STEER CONTROL................................... 228
STEER CONTROL, Steer Assist..................... 228
Steering wheel, Multifunction steering
wheel Buttons.................................................. 283
Driver's airbag......................................... 55
Manually adjusting................................. 114
Steering wheel heater............................ 115
Steering wheel gearshis paddles.................. 188
Steering wheel heater .................................. 115
Stop/start ECO start/stop function........................ 175
Stopping Parking the vehicle................................. 215 Index
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Stowage spaces
Ar mrest................................................. 121
Centre console (front)............................ 121
Door...................................................... 121
Glove compartment............................... 121
Suggestions ConNguring ............................................ 297
Sulphur content........................................... 400
Surround lighting Activating/deactivating.......................... 144
Surround sound system Information............................................ 333
Suspension Adaptive damping adjustment................ 257
Damping characteristics......................... 257
SVHC Substances of very high concern.............. 42
Switch-oM delay time
From outside.......................................... 143
Interior................................................... 145
Switching air-recirculation mode on/oM....... 157
Synchronisation function Activating/deactivating (control panel)... 157 System settings
Languag e setting.................................... 301
MBUX reset function.............................. 302
System updates ........................................... 298 T
T
ailgate Closing.................................................... 93
Emergency key......................................... 93
Opening................................................... 92
Take-back of end-of-life vehicles Protection of the environment.................. 24
Tank content AdBlue n
................................................. 404
Fuel....................................................... 402
Reserve................................................. 402
Technical data Axle load (trailer operation).................... 413
Component-speciNc information............ 396
Fastening points of the trailer hitch........ 411
High-voltage battery............................... 409
Information............................................ 394
Maximum speeds................................... 409
Mounting dimensions of a trailer hitch.... 411 Overhang dimension of the trailer hitch.. 411
R
egulatory radio identiNcation................ 396
Regulatory radio identiNcation !

Temperature
Se tting the vehicle interior tempera-
ture....................................................... 155
Themes ConNguring ............................................ 297
Tie-down eyes .............................................. 128
TIREFIT kit Declaration of conformity......................... 38
Storage location............................. 355, 356
Tongue weight.............................................. 412
Top Tether...................................................... 74
Touch Control MBUX.................................................... 291
On-board computer................................ 283
Touchpad Operating.............................................. 291
Touchscreen ................................................ 291
Tow bar system Towing away.......................................... 279
Tow-away protection .................................... 103
Tow-starting................................................. 370 Towing, Tow bar system
Pulling/towing....................................... 279
Towing away Both axles on the ground....................... 366
Towing eye................................................... 369
Towing methods ................................... 364, 365
TraPc information
Activating............................................... 309
TraPc light warning/display ......................... 250
TraPc Sign Assist
Function................................................ 250
Setting................................................... 252
Trailer coupling, Ball neck............................. 274
Trailer drawbar , Pulling/towing, Tow
bar system................................................... 279
Trailer hitch Axle load................................................ 413
Bicycle rack........................................... 277
Care...................................................... 348
Coupling up/uncoupling a trailer............ 276
Fastening points.................................... 411
Folding the ball neck out/in................... 274
General notes........................................ 411 Mounting dimensions............................. 411
Ov erhang dimension.............................. 411
Socket................................................... 276
Tongue weight........................................ 412
Towing capacity..................................... 411
Trailer operation Active Blind Spot Assist.......................... 254
Active Lane Keeping Assist..................... 255
Bicycle rack........................................... 277
Coupling up/uncoupling a trailer............ 276
Folding the ball neck out/in................... 274
Notes..................................................... 273
Socket................................................... 276
Trailer stabilisation , ESPn
............................. 227
Transmission position display ....................... 185
Transmission positions DIRECT SELECT lever............................. 185
Transporting Vehicle.................................................. 368
TuneIn, Internet radio Calling up.............................................. 333
Turn signal indicator..................................... 138 Index
525

Turn signal light
Light sour ce (rear).................................. 147
Two-way radios Frequencies........................................... 395
Installation............................................. 394
Transmission output............................... 395
Type approval number EG ............................. 397
Tyre pressure Checking............................................... 377
TIREFIT kit.............................................. 356
Tyre pressure loss warning system,
function................................................. 378
Tyre pressure loss warning system,
restarting............................................... 379
Tyre pressure table................................. 376
Tyre pressure loss warning system Function................................................ 378
Restarting.............................................. 379
Tyre pressure monitoring system Function................................................ 377
Restarting.............................................. 378
Tyre pressure table ....................................... 376
Tyre sealant ................................................. 356 Tyre tread....................................................
374
Tyre-change tool ........................................... 383
Tyre-change tool kit Overview................................................ 383
Tyres Breakdown............................................. 354
Checking............................................... 374
Checking the temperature...................... 377
Fitting.................................................... 388
Interchanging......................................... 382
MOExtended.......................................... 354
Noise..................................................... 374
Notes on Ntting...................................... 379
Removing............................................... 387
Removing/Ntting hub cap....................... 384
Removing/Ntting wheel trim................... 384
Replacing....................................... 379, 384
Selection............................................... 379
Snow chains.......................................... 374
Storing................................................... 383
TIREFIT kit.............................................. 356
Tyre pressure loss warning system,
function................................................. 378
Tyre pressure loss warning system,
restarting............................................... 379 Tyre pressure table................................. 376
U
nusual handling characteristics............ 374 U
U
nfastening ................................................... 54
Unlocking setting........................................... 85
USB port Front..................................................... 121
Rear....................................................... 132 V
V
ariable limiter , Limiter................................. 233
Vehicle Activating/deactivating standby mode... 222
Additional door lock................................. 88
Automatic locking.................................... 90
Collision detection................................. 221
Correct use.............................................. 42
Data storage............................................ 43
Diagnostics connection............................ 40
Emergency key......................................... 91
enabling, Remote Online........................ 170
Equipment............................................... 26
High-voltage on-board electrical system... 27 526
Index

Implied warranty...................................... 43
KEYLESS-GO ............................................ 89
Locking/unlocking (from inside)............... 89
Locking/unlocking using the emer-
gency key................................................ 91
Lowering................................................ 388
Medical aids............................................ 42
Parking up............................................. 222
QR code rescue card............................... 43
Raising................................................... 385
REACH regulation.................................... 42
Registration............................................. 41
Standby mode function.......................... 222
Starting (start/stop button)................... 168
starting, emergency operation mode...... 169
SVHC/substances of very high concern... 42
Switching oM, start/stop button............. 215
Switching on, start/stop button............. 167
Towing................................................... 279
Transporting.......................................... 368
ventilate / comfort opening..................... 96
Vehicle camera Information............................................ 223
Vehicle data Displaying, DYNAMIC SELECT................ 183 Displaying, MBUX................................... 183
Maximum speeds
................................... 409
Roof load............................................... 409
Vehicle height........................................ 408
Vehicle length........................................ 408
Vehicle width......................................... 408
Wheelbase............................................. 408
Vehicle dimensions ...................................... 408
Vehicle emergency start ............................... 370
Vehicle equipment ......................................... 26
Vehicle identiNcation plate
EU type approval number....................... 397
Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight.................................................... 397
Model type............................................ 397
Paint code............................................. 397
Permissible axle load.............................. 397
VIN........................................................ 397
Vehicle interior Cooling/heating (Remote Online)........... 169
Vehicle key ..................................................... 84
Vehicle sensors ............................................ 223 Vehicle socket
Car e...................................................... 348
Indicator lamps...................................... 205
Vehicle start Emergency operation mode.................... 169
Remote Online....................................... 170
Start/stop button.................................. 168
Vehicle tool kit TIREFIT kit...................................... 355, 356
Towing eye............................................. 369
Ventilating, Convenience opening................... 96
Ventilation................................................... 162
Vents........................................................... 162
VIN , Vehicle identiNcation number
Engine compartment.............................. 397
*dentiNcation plate................................. 397
Windscreen............................................ 397
Vision Demisting windows................................ 157 W
W
arning system , ATA.................................... 101
Warning triangle................................... 352, 353 Index
527