buttons MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK 2012 Owners Manual

Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 220
Digital ............................................ 212
In the Instrument cluster ................. 30
Segments ...................................... 209
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment ..............................................2 20
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 172
Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ............................ .171
Important safety notes .................. 171
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 171
Permanent ..................................... 172
Selecting ........................................ 171
Storing the current spee d.............. 172
Variabl e......................................... 171
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 261
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 238
Introduction ..................................... 41
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 143
STEER CONTROL .................................. 69
Steering (display message) .............. 255
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 98
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 209
Cleaning ......................................... 295
Gearshift paddle s........................... 156
Important safety notes .................... 98
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 156
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 226
Stowage areas ................................... 269 Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 270
Armrest (under) ............................. 270
Centre console .............................. 269
Centre console (rear) ..................... 271
Cup holde r..................................... 275
Glove compartment ....................... 269
Important safety information ......... 269
Luggage net ................................... 271
Spectacles compartment ............... 269
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 270
Summer tyres .................................... 320
Sun visor ............................................ 277
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 222
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 69 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 241
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 254
Emergency unlocking ....................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 82
Opening dimensions ...................... 346
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 338
Emergency spare whee l................. 333
Information .................................... 336
Trailer load s................................... 349
Tyres/wheels ................................. 329
Vehicle data ................................... 346
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 216
Display message ............................ 256
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 215
Number from the phone book ........ 216
Redialling ....................................... 217
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 216
Telephone compartment ................ 270 Index
17

Key functions
:
& To lock the vehicle
; % To unlock the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press button;.
If you do not open the vehicle within approx-
imately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R the anti-theft system is primed again.
X To lock centrally: press button:.
The key centrally locks/unlocks: R the doors
R the tailgate
R the fuel filler flap
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
i When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 222).
i You can also set an audible signal to con-
firm that the vehicle has been locked. The
audible signal can be activated and deacti-
vated using the on-board computer
(Y page 223). Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system. This means that only the driver's door
and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the
vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you fre-
quently travel on your own.
X To change the setting: press and hold
down the %and& buttons simulta-
neously for approximately six seconds until
battery check lamp (Y page 76) flashes
twice.
i If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the vehi- cle, pressing the &or% button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
The key now functions as follows:
X To unlock the driver's door: press the
% button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the%but-
ton twice.
X To lock centrally: press the&button.
X To restore the factory settings: press
and hold down the %and& buttons
simultaneously for approximately six sec-
onds until the battery check lamp flashes
twice (Y page 76). Emergency key element
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the key, use the emergency key element.
If you use the emergency key element to
unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-
theft alarm system will be triggered
(Y page 69).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
X Press the %or& button on the key.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock. Key
75Opening and closing Z

X
Take the emergency key element out of the
key (Y page 75). X
Press emergency key element ;into the
opening in the key in the direction of the
arrow until battery tray cover :opens.
When doing so, do not hold cover :shut.
X Remove battery tray cover :.X
Repeatedly tap the key against your palm
until battery =falls out.
X Insert the new battery with the positive ter-
minal facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth
to do so.
X Make sure that the surface of the battery is
free from lint, grease and all other forms of contamination.
X Insert the front tabs of battery tray cover :
and then press to close it.
X Insert the emergency key element into the
key.
X Check the function of all key buttons on the
vehicle. Key
77Opening and closing Z

You can only open the rear doors from inside
the vehicle if they are not secured by the
child-proof locks (Y page 60).
If the vehicle has been locked using the lock-
ing button for the central locking, or has been
locked automatically, and a door is opened
from the inside:
R the vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had
previously been fully unlocked
R only the door which has been opened form
the inside is unlocked if only the driver's
door had been previously unlocked Automatic locking feature
X
To deactivate: press and hold button :
for about five seconds until a tone sounds.
X To activate: press and hold button ;for
about five seconds until a tone sounds.
i If you press one of the two buttons and do
not hear a tone, the relevant setting has
already been selected.
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning.
You could therefore be locked out if:
R the vehicle is being pushed.
R the vehicle is being towed.
R the vehicle is being tested on a dynamom-
eter.
You can also switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board com-
puter (Y page 223). Unlocking the driver's door (emer-
gency key element)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the key, use the emergency key element.
If you use the emergency key element to
unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-
theft alarm system will be triggered
(Y page 69).
X Take the emergency key element out of the
key (Y page 75).
X Insert the emergency key element into the
lock of the driver's door as far as it will go. X
Turn the emergency key element anti-
clockwise to position 1.
The door is unlocked.
i On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the
emergency key element clockwise.
X Turn the emergency key element back and
remove it.
X Insert the emergency key element into the
key. Locking the vehicle (emergency key
element)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the key, use the emergency key element.
X Open the driver's door.
X Close the front-passenger door, the rear
doors and the tailgate.
X Press the locking button (Y page 80).
X Check whether the locking knobs on the
front-passenger door and the rear doors Doors
81Opening and closing Z

Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children adjust the seats, they could
become trapped, especially if they are unat-
tended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine. G
WARNING
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or other vehicle occupants could be trapped andthereby injured. Children in particular could
accidentally press the electrical seat adjust-
ment buttons and become trapped. There is a
risk of injury.
While moving the seats, make sure that your
hands or other body parts do not get under the
lever assembly of the seat adjustment sys-
tem. G
WARNING
When adjusting a seat, you or another vehicle occupant could become trapped by the guiderail of the seat, for instance. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that no one has any part of their
body within the sweep of the seat when
adjusting it. G
WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if the backrest is not in the
upright position. When braking or in the event
of an accident, you could slide underneath the
seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck inju-
ries, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always make sure that the seat
is in the upright position. G
WARNING
The head restraints cannot provide the inten-
ded protection unless they are fitted and
adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk of injury to the head and neck in the event of
an accident or sudden braking, for example.
Always drive with the head restraints fitted.
Ensure that the centre of the head restraints
support the back of each vehicle occupant's
head at eye level before driving off.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R do not spill any liquids on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating mate-
rials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat cov- ers, child seats or booster seats.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when moving Seats
93Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (2-zone)
:
To set the temperature, left (Y page 128)
; To set climate control to automatic mode (Y page 128)
= To demist the windscreen (Y page 130)
? To increase the airflow (Y page 129)
A To set the air distribution (Y page 129)
B Display
C To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 132)
D To switch climate control on/off (Y page 126)
E To set the temperature, right (Y page 128)
F To activate/deactivate the residual heat function (Y page 133)
G To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification (Y page 126)
H To reduce the airflow (Y page 129)
I To switch the rear window heating on/off (Y page 131)
J To switch the ZONE function on/off (Y page 129)Notes on using THERMOTRONIC auto-
matic climate control
Automatic climate control The following contains instructions and rec-
ommendations to enable you to get the most
out of your THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control.
R Activate climate control using the Ãand
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps in the
à and¿ buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 22 †. R
Only use the "windscreen demisting" func-
tion briefly until the windscreen is clear
again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odours or
when in a tunnel. The windows could oth-
erwise mist up as no fresh air is drawn into
the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the tem-
perature settings on the driver's side for Overview of climate control systems
125Climate control

Setting the air distribution
THERMATIC automatic climate control Air distribution settings
¯
Directs the airflow through the demis-
ter vents
P Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents
O Directs the airflow through the foot-
well air vents
i You can also activate several of the air
distribution settings simultaneously. In
order to do this, press several of the air
distribution buttons. The air is then routed
through different air vents.
Setting the air distribution
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 143).
X Press one or more of the P,O, ¯
buttons.
The corresponding indicator lamp comes
on.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control Air distribution settings
¯
Directs the airflow through the demis-
ter vents
P Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents
O Directs the airflow through the foot-
well air vents
S Directs airflow through the centre and
side air vents as well as the footwell air
vents 10
.
b Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents as well as the demis-
ter vents 10
a Directs the airflow through the foot-
well and demister vents i
Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents. The side air vents can only be
closed if the adjusters are turned clockwise until they engage.
Setting the air distribution
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 143).
X Press the ÉorË button until the
desired symbol appears in the display. Setting the airflow
THERMATIC automatic climate control X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 143).
X To increase/reduce: turn controlA
clockwise or anti-clockwise (Y page 123).
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 143).
X To increase/reduce: press theKor
I button. Switching the ZONE function on/off
This function is only available with the
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control.
X To activate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton lights
up.
The temperature setting for the driver's
side is not adopted for the front-passenger
side.
X To deactivate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton goes
out.
10 Only for certain countries. Operating the climate control system
129Climate control

The following messages may appear in the
display: Display Meaning
The auxiliary heating/
ventilation is switched
off.
The auxiliary ventilation
is switched on. The num-
ber in the display shows
the remaining time (in
minutes) for the auxiliary
ventilation. The auxiliary heating is
switched on. The number
in the display shows the
remaining time (in
minutes) for the auxiliary heating. A departure time has
been activated. The
departure time appears
in the display.
A departure time has
been activated. The aux-
iliary ventilation is cur-
rently activated. The
departure time appears
in the display.
A departure time has
been activated. The aux-
iliary heating is currently
activated. The departure
time appears in the dis-
play. Setting the departure time
X Press the ,or. button repeatedly
until the time to be changed appears in the display.
X Press the uand^ buttons simulta-
neously.
The Îsymbol in the remote control dis-
play flashes.
X Press the ,or. button to set the
desired departure time.
i The longer you press the
,or.
button, the faster the time changes.
X Press the uand^ buttons simulta-
neously.
The new departure time is stored.
Activating the set departure time X Press the ,or. button repeatedly
until the desired departure time appears in
the display.
X Press the ubutton.
The Ísymbol and the departure time
appear in the display.
Deactivating a set departure time
X Press the ,or. button.
The status of the auxiliary heating is shown in the display.
X Press the .button.
The first departure time stored appears in
the display.
X Press the ^button.
OFF
OFF is shown in the remote control display.
Replacing the remote control battery G
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan- ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in
severe health problems. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. 136
Operating the climate control systemClimate control

The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road con- ditions when temperatures are around the
freezing point.
The outside temperature display is in the mul-
tifunction display.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay. Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
R Cruise control activated (Y page 168):
The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
R Variable SPEEDTRONIC activated
(Y page 171):
The segments light up from the start of the scale to the selected limit speed.
R DISTRONIC PLUS activated (Y page 173):
One or two segments in the set speed
range light up.
R DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:
The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in front and the stored speed light
up. Operating the on-board computer
Overview :
Multifunction display
; Switches on LINGUATRONIC; see the sep-
arate operating instructions
= Right control panel
? Left control panel
A Back button
X To activate the on-board computer: turn
the key to position 1in the ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel. Displays and operation
209On-board computer and displays Z

sion surrounding the possible health risk
posed by electromagnetic fields.
Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an
approved exterior aerial. This ensures:
R optimal mobile phone reception quality in
the vehicle
R mutual influences between the vehicle
electronics and mobile phones are mini-
mised
An exterior aerial has the following advan-
tages:
R it conducts the electromagnetic fields gen-
erated by a wireless device to the exterior.
R the field strength in the vehicle interior is
lower than in a vehicle that does not have
an exterior aerial.
Information on retrofitting two-way radios
and mobile phones (RF transmitters)
(Y page 336).
General notes There are various mobile phone brackets that
may be fitted in your vehicle; in some cases,
these are country-specific.
You can connect a Bluetooth ®
-capable
mobile phone with Audio 20 or COMAND
Online via the Bluetooth ®
interface. This also
applies if your vehicle is equipped with con-
venience telephony.
More information on suitable mobile phones,
mobile phone brackets and on connecting
Bluetooth ®
-capable mobile phones with
Audio 20 or COMAND Online can be obtained:
R at your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
R on the Internet at http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/connect
i The functions and services available when
you use the phone depend on your mobile
phone model and service provider. Using a mobile phone If the mobile phone is inserted in the mobile
phone bracket, you can speak to the person
you are calling using the hands-free system.
X Open the telephone compartment
(Y page 270).
X Place the mobile phone bracket into the
pre-installed fitting (see the separate
installation instructions for the mobile
phone fitting).
X Insert the mobile phone into the mobile
phone bracket (see the separate installa-
tion instructions for the mobile phone fit-
ting).
i On some mobile phone brackets, first you
have to connect the phone to the mobile
phone bracket via Bluetooth ®
(see the sep-
arate operating instructions for the mobile
phone bracket).
If this is the case, the mobile phone does
not have to be inserted into the bracket for you to be able to use the telephone func-
tions. However, the charging function and
aerial function are not available.
Operating the mobile phone You can operate the telephone using the
6
and~ buttons on the multifunction
steering wheel. You can operate other mobile
phone functions via the on-board computer
(Y page 215).
When you remove the key from the ignition
lock, the mobile phone stays switched on.
However, you can no longer use the hands-
free system.
If you have an active call and would like to
take the key out of the ignition lock, first
remove the mobile phone from the bracket.
i If you use a mobile phone bracket which is
connected to your mobile via Bluetooth ®
and you wish to continue a call on your
mobile phone:
You should switch the call to "Private
mode" before you remove the key from the 280
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