engine oil MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK 2015 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC
Display message ............................ 288
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 208
12 V socket
see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 258
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety notes .................... 69
Warning lamp .................................2 95
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .146
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 141
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 213
Display message ............................ 279
Exiting a parking space .................. 216
Function/notes ............................ .212
Important safety notes .................. 212
Parking .......................................... 214
Towing a trailer .............................. 212
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 77
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 72
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 73
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................ .207
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 274
Function/notes ............................ .123
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Additional speedometer ................... 250
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 401
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 122Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 136
Air filter (white display message) .... 277
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 153
Rear ............................................... 154
Setting the centre air vents ........... 154
Setting the side air vents .............. .154
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 49
Introduction ..................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Airbags
Display message ............................ 270
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Kneebag .......................................... .48
Sidebag ............................................ 48
Triggering ......................................... 55
Windowbag ...................................... 49
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 78
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 78
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 78
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Performance Seat .......................... 111
RIDE CONTROL sports suspen-
sion ................................................ 207
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 254
AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem ..................................................... 164
Anti-glare film .................................... 319
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 1904
Index

Ashtray
.............................................. .315
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .248
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .247
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .328
Driving abroad ............................... 329
Hiding a service message .............. 328
Information about Service ............. 328
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 328
Service message ............................ 327
Special service requirements ......... 328
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 78
Function .......................................... .78
Switching off the alarm .................... 78
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 249
Display message ............................ 278
Function/note s............................. 222
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 245
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 274
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 163
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 162
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 270
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 50
Problems ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 52
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 120
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 174
Changing gear ............................... 174
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 169
Drive program display .................... 170
Drive programs .............................. 175 Driving tips .................................... 174
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 166
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 167
Emergency running mod e.............. 180
Engaging drive position .................. 172
Engaging neutral ............................ 171
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 173
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 171
Engaging reverse gear ................... 171
Engaging the park position ............ 170
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 174
Kickdown ....................................... 174
Manual shifting .............................. 177
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 254
Overview ........................................ 169
Problem (fault) ............................... 180
Pulling away ................................... 160
Selector lever ................................ 172
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 177
Trailer towing ................................. 175
Transmission position display ........ 172
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 170
Transmission positions .................. 173
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 180
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 149
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 149
Remote control .............................. 149
Setting ........................................... 252
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 289
Important safety notes .................. 148
Problem (display message) ............ 153
Setting the departure time ............. 151
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 149 Index
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ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 163
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 162
Deactivating/activating ................ .163
General information ....................... 162
Important safety notes .................. 162
Introduction ................................... 162
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 91
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 85
Inserting .......................................... 85
Locking vehicle ................................ 92
Removing ......................................... 85
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .91
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 390
Important safety notes .................. 389
Removing ...................................... .390
Technical data ............................... 392
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 93
Vehicle ............................................. 91
Engine
Display message ............................ 275
ECO start/stop function ................ 162
Engine number ............................... 396
Jump-starting ................................. 348
Running irregularl y......................... 165
Starting (important safety notes )... 159
Starting problems .......................... 165
Starting the engine with the key .... 160
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 160
Stopping ........................................ 184
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 354
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 301
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 394 Problem (fault) ............................... 165
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 401
Checking the oil level ..................... 324
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 324
Display message ............................ 276
Filling capacity ............................... 401
Notes about oil grade s................... 400
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 324
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 254
Topping up ..................................... 325
Viscosity ........................................ 402
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 22
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 254
Characteristics ................................. 74
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 75
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 74
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 248
Display message ............................ 258
Function/note s................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Important safety guidelines ............. 73
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 297
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 73
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 333
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 332
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 113
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 114 10
Index

Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 253
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 45
Adjusting the height ......................... 44
Cleaning ......................................... 335
Display message ............................ 266
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 42
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 46
Releasing ......................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 292
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 109
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 108
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 110
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 109
Cleaning the cover ......................... 335
Correct driver's seat position ........ 106
Important safety notes .................. 107
Seat heating problem .................... 112
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 116
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 111
Securing a load
see Stowage space
Securing luggage ............................... 311
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 334
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 332
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 250
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 402
Coolant (engine) ............................ 402
Engine oil ....................................... 400
Fuel ................................................ 396
Important safety notes .................. 396 Washer fluid ................................... 403
Setting the air distribution ............... 143
Setting the airflow ............................ 143
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 253
On-board computer ....................... 250
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 254
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 168
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 121
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 95
Convenience opening ...................... 95
Important safety notes .................... 94
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Resetting ......................................... 96
Reversing feature ............................. 94
Sidebag ................................................ 48
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 361
Socket
Luggage compartment ................... 317
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 317
General notes ................................ 316
Rear compartment ......................... 317
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Spectacles compartment ................. 307
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 250
Digital ............................................ 243
In the Instrument cluster ................. 30
Segments ...................................... 238
Selecting a display uni t.................. 250
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 196
Display message ............................ 281
Function/note s............................. 194
Important safety notes .................. 194
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 195
Permanent ..................................... 196 Index
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Selecting ........................................ 195
Storing the current speed .............. 195
Variabl e......................................... 195
SPEEDTRONIC (variable)
Storing the current speed and
calling up the last stored speed ..... 195
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 75
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 206
Important safety notes .................. 206
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 159
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 159
STEER CONTROL .................................. 77
Steering
Display message ............................ 290
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 112
Button overview ............................... 32
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 239
Cleaning ......................................... 334
Gearshift paddle s........................... 177
Important safety notes .................. 112
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 177
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 254
Stowage compartment
Map pockets .................................. 309
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 308
Armrest (under) ............................. 308
Centre console .............................. 307
Centre console (rear) ..................... 309
Cup holde r..................................... 313
Glove compartment ....................... 307
Important safety information ......... 307
Spectacles compartment ............... 307
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 308 Stowage net
....................................... 309
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 309
Summer tyres .................................... 360
Sun visor ............................................ 315
Suspension
Adaptive Damping System ............. 208
Suspension settings
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 207 T
Tail lamps see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 288
Emergency unlocking ....................... 93
Important safety notes .................... 92
Opening dimensions ...................... 404
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 93
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 396
Emergency spare wheel ................. 392
Information .................................... 394
Trailer load s................................... 406
Tyres/wheels ................................. 372
Vehicle data ................................... 404
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 247
Display message ............................ 290
Introduction ................................... 246
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 246
Number from the phone book ........ 247
Redialling ....................................... 247
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 247
Telephone compartment ................ 308
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 239
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 254
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 254
Outside temperature ...................... 239
Setting (climate control )................ 142 18
Index

Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 254
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 191
Through-loading ................................ 309
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................254
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 341
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 343
Tyre pressure reached ................... 343
Top Tether ............................................ 60
Total distance recorder .................... 242
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 78
Deactivating ..................................... 79
Function .......................................... .78
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 354
Fitting the towing eye .................... 352
Important safety notes .................. 350
Removing the towing eye ............... 352
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 350
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 354
Transporting the vehicle ................ 353
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 406
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 76
Failure check for LEDs ................... 234
General notes ................................ 231
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 161
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 289
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 352
Removing the towing eye ............... 352
With both axles on the ground ....... 353
With front axle raised ..................... 352
Towing eye ......................................... 339
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 224
Activating/deactivating the warn- ing function .................................... 248
Display message ............................ 280
Function/note s............................. 223
Important safety notes .................. 224
Instrument cluster display ............. 224 Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 234
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 228
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 333
Coupling up a traile r...................... 233
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 233
Driving tips .................................... 231
Folding in the ball coupling ............ 233
Folding out the ball coupling .......... 232
Important safety notes .................. 229
Lights display message .................. 271
Mounting dimensions .................... 405
Power supply ................................. 234
Trailer load s................................... 406
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 170
Transporting the vehicle .................. 353
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 335
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 242
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 242
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 243
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 128
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 128
Switching on/of f........................... 122
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 246
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 394
Installation ..................................... 394
Transmission output (maximum) .... 394
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 364
Display message ............................ 283
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 343
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 343
Recommended ............................... 362 Index
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A Neutral
Do not shift the transmission to
N
while driving. Otherwise, the auto-
matic transmission could be dam-
aged.
No power is transmitted from the
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brakes will allow you
to move the vehicle freely, e.g. to
push it or tow it.
If ESP ®
is deactivated or faulty:
shift the transmission to position N
if the vehicle is in danger of skid-
ding, e.g. on icy roads.
If you switch the engine off with the transmission in position Ror D, the
automatic transmission shifts to N
automatically.
! Rolling in neutral
Ncan lead to
damage to the transmission. 7 Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Driving tips
Changing gear The automatic transmission shifts to the indi-
vidual gears automatically when it is in trans-
mission position D. Gearshifting is deter-
mined by:
R the selected drive program
R the position of the accelerator pedal
R the road speed
Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
R little throttle: early upshifts
R more throttle: late upshifts Holding the vehicle stationary on uphill
gradients G
WARNING
If the clutch overheats, the electronic man-
agement system is automatically deactivated. This interrupts the power transmission. The
vehicle may, for example, roll backwards on
gradients. There is a risk of an accident.
Never hold the vehicle stationary on uphill
gradients by depressing the accelerator.
The clutch may overheat if you hold the vehi- cle stationary on uphill gradients by depress- ing the accelerator pedal. If the clutch over-
heats, a warning tone sounds.
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles): theStop vehicle Shift to P Stop vehicle Shift to P
Leave engine running
Leave engine running display message
appears in the multifunction display. You will
only be able to continue your journey once the clutch has cooled down and the display mes-
sage in the multifunction display has disap-
peared.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: theTrans. oil Trans. oil
overheated Drive on with care
overheated Drive on with care display
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
Do not hold the vehicle stationary on uphill
gradients by depressing the accelerator
pedal. Instead, only ever hold the vehicle sta-
tionary on uphill gradients by:
R depressing the brake pedal
R activating the HOLD function
R engaging the electric parking brake
Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:
X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up. 174
Automatic transmissionDriving an
d parking

Problems with the transmission
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The transmission has
problems shifting gear. The transmission is losing oil.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer shifts into all of
the gears.
Reverse gear can no
longer be engaged. The transmission is in emergency mode.
X Stop.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position D.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. Refuelling
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refuelling. G
WARNING
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a danger of injury.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel
vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil-
dren.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin
with water and soap immediately.
R If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water immediately. Seek immediate medical attention. R
If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-
cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
R Change any clothing that has come into
contact with fuel immediately. G
WARNING
Electrostatic charge can cause sparks and
thereby ignite fuel vapours. There is a risk of
fire and explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before opening the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. This discharges any electrostatic
charge that may have built up. G
WARNING
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash
point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running,
components in the exhaust system may over-
heat unnoticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with petrol. Never add petrol to
diesel fuel.
! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong 180
RefuellingDriving and parking

For safety reasons, not all functions are reset:
the Limit
Limit speed
speed(winter
(winter tyres)
tyres)function
in permanent SPEEDTRONIC can only be set
in the Vehicle
Vehicle submenu.
If you want to reset the Daytime driving
Daytime driving
lights
lights function in the Lights
Lights submenu, you
must turn the key to position 1in the ignition
lock. AMG menu (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
WARMUP :
Digital speedometer
; Gear indicator
= Upshift indicator
? Engine oil temperature
A Coolant temperature
B Transmission oil temperature
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the AMG
AMG menu.
Upshift indicator: upshift indicatorUP
UP=
indicates that the engine has reached the
overrevving range when in the manual drive
program.
Engine and transmission oil tempera-
ture: when the engine and transmission
are at normal operating temperature, oil
temperature ?and Bare displayed in
white in the multifunction display.
If the multifunction display shows oil tem-
perature ?orB in blue, the engine or the
transmission are not yet at normal operat-
ing temperature. Avoid using the full output
of the engine during this time. SETUP :
Drive system Comfort Comfort/Sport
Sport/Sport +Sport+
; Suspension Comfort
Comfort/SportSport/Sport +
Sport +
= Transmission D
D/MM
? ESP ®
On
On/ Off
Off or SPORT handling mode
Sport
Sport
SETUP displays the following information and
functions:
R the digital speedometer
R the gear indicator
R the drive system setting
R the suspension mode
R the transmission position
R the ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) sta-
tus
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the AMG
AMGmenu.
X Press 9repeatedly until SETUP
appears.
RACETIMER Displaying and starting the RACETIMER
:
Lap
; RACETIMER
The RACETIMER is only intended for use on a closed race circuit. Do not use the function on
public roads. 254
Menus and submenusOn-board computer/Displays

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions #
See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
R faulty alternator
R torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Stop vehicle See Stop vehicle See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual The battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge level
is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 184).
X Observe the instructions in the #See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual
display message.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 4
Check eng. oil Check eng. oil
lev. when next lev. when next
refuelling refuelling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
! Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cool-
ing system. Otherwise the engine will be damaged.
X Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest
(Y page 324).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 325).
If the engine oil needs topping up more often:
X Contact a qualified specialist workshop and have the engine
checked.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com. 276
Display
messagesOn-board computer/Displays