headlamp 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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Plastic trim .................................... 334
Reversing camera .......................... 333
Roof lining ...................................... 335
Seat belt ........................................3 35
Seat cover ..................................... 335
Sensors ......................................... 332
Steering wheel ............................... 334
Trim pieces ................................... .335
Washing by hand ........................... 330
Wheels .......................................... .331
Windows ........................................ 331
Wiper blades .................................. 332
Wooden trim .................................. 335
CD player (on-board computer) ........245
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 251
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 83
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 128
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 127
Main-beam headlamp s................... 127
Rear foglamp ................................. 128
Reversing lamps ............................ 128
Turn signals (front) ......................... 128
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 128
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 62
ISOFIX .............................................. 59
On the front-passenger sea t............ 61
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 62
Recommendations ........................... 66
Suitable positions ............................ 62
Top Tether ....................................... 60
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 67
Rear doors ....................................... 68
Cigarette lighter ................................ 316
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 332
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 333
Climate control
Air conditioning ............................. 137 Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 148
Controlling automaticall
y............... 142
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 146
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 141
Demisting the windows .................. 144
Demisting the windscreen ............. 144
Indicator lamp ................................ 142
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 139
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 137
Overview of systems ...................... 136
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 146
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 142
Setting the air distribution ............. 143
Setting the air vents ...................... 153
Setting the airflow ......................... 143
Setting the temperature ................ 142
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/of f............................................ 146
Switching on/of f........................... 140
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 147
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/of f...................................... 145
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 143
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 139
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 249
Display message ............................ 265
Operation/note s.............................. 70
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 334
Combination switch .......................... 122
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 242
Convenience closing feature .............. 95
Convenience opening feature ............ 95 Index
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Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ...........................146
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 326
Display message ............................ 275
Important safety notes .................. 402
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .254
Temperature gauge ........................ 239
Warning lamp ................................. 301
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 26
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 125
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 193
Cruise control lever ....................... 192
Deactivating ................................... 194
Display message ............................ 281
Driving system ............................... 191
Important safety notes .................. 192
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 192
Selecting ........................................ 192
Setting a speed .............................. 193
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 193
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 314
Important safety notes .................. 313
Rear compartment ......................... 314 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 273
Function/notes ............................ .120
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 251
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 23
Diagnostics connection ......................24
Diesel .................................................. 399 Digital speedometer
.........................243
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 127
Display message ............................ 271
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 120
Switching on/off ........................... 121
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 169
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .278
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 327
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 257
Engine ............................................ 275
General information ....................... 257
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 257
Key ................................................ 291
Lights ............................................. 271
Safety systems .............................. 258
Tyres .............................................. 283
Vehicle .......................................... .285
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 71
Warning lamp ................................. 303
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .303
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 198
Cruise control lever ....................... 198
Deactivating ................................... 201
Display message ............................ 280
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 202
Driving tips ................................... .203
Function/notes ............................ .196
Important safety notes .................. 197
Selecting ........................................ 198
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 201
Stopping ........................................ 199
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 251
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .91
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 83
Control panel .................................. .37
Display message ............................ 289 8
Index

H
Hazard warning lamps Display message ............................ 291
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 109
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 110
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 110
Headlamp
Cleaning system (notes) ............... .403
Headlamp flasher .............................. 123
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 124
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 330
Hill start assist .................................. 161
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 205
Deactivating ................................... 205
Display message ............................ 278
Function/notes ............................ .204
Horn ...................................................... 28 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 77
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 300
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 303
Coolant .......................................... 301
Engine diagnostics ......................... 301
SPORT handling mode ................... 298
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 272
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 30
Settings ......................................... 250 Warning and indicator lamps ........... 31
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 238
Interior lighting
Control .......................................... .125
Emergency lighting ........................ 125
Overview ........................................ 124
Reading lamp ................................. 124
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 80
Function .......................................... .79
Priming ............................................ 79
Switching off .................................... 79
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....59 J
Jack Storage location ............................3 39
Using ............................................. 369
Jump starting (engine) ......................348 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 86
Checking the battery ....................... 86
Convenience closing feature ............ 95
Convenience opening feature .......... 95
Display message ............................ 291
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 83
Emergency key element ................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 82
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 84
Loss ................................................. 87
Modifying the programming ............. 84
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 157
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 157
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 157
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 95
Deactivation ..................................... 83
Locking ............................................ 83
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .174 12
Index

Manual gearshifting ....................... 179
Kneebag ............................................... 48 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................2 49
Display message ............................ 278
Function/informatio n.................... 228
Lane package ..................................... 226
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 254
Lashing eyelets ................................. 311
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 272
Light sensor (display message) ....... 274
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 123
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 120
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 121
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Hazard warning lamps ................... 123
Headlamp flashe r........................... 123
Headlamp range ............................ 122
Light switch ................................... 120
Main-beam headlamp s................... 122
Misted up headlamp s.................... 124
Parking lamps ................................ 121
Rear foglamp ................................. 121
Setting exterior lighting ................. 120
Side lamps ..................................... 121
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 251
Turn signals ................................... 122
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 192
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 198
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 195
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 306
Locking
see Central locking Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 91
Emergency locking ........................... 92
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 90
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 252
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 309
Luggage compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 312
opening/closing ............................ 312
stowage well, under ....................... 312
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 110 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 360
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 123
Changing bulb s.............................. 127
Display message ............................ 272
Switching on/of f........................... 122
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Manual transmission
Drive program ................................ 169
DYNAMIC SELECT button .............. 166
Engaging reverse gear ................... 168
Gear lever ...................................... 168
Pulling away ................................... 160
Shift recommendation ................... 168
Shifting to neutral .......................... 168
Starting the engine ........................ 159
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 331
Memory card (audio) ......................... 245
Memory function ............................... 116
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 317
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 223 Index
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R
if electrolyte is swallowed, immediately
rinse out your mouth thoroughly. Do not
induce vomiting.
R if electrolyte comes into contact with skin
or eyes or is swallowed, seek medical atten-
tion immediately.
R immediately change out of clothing that has
been in contact with electrolyte.
R if an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
The "Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors" function
is only available if the vehicle is equipped with
the "Mirror package".
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti- dazzle mode if:
R the ignition is switched on and
R incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-dazzle mode if reverse gear is engaged or if the interior light-
ing is switched on. Parking position of the exterior mirror
on the front-passenger side
General notes The "Parking position for the exterior mirror
on the front-passenger side" function is only
available if the vehicle is equipped with the
"Memory package".
Setting and storing the parking position You can set the front-passenger side exterior
mirror so that you can see the rear wheel on
that side as soon as you engage reverse gear. You can store this position. Using reverse gear :
Button for the exterior mirror on the driv-
er's side
; Button for the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side
= Adjustment button
? Memory button M
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 157).
X Press button ;for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use adjustment button =to adjust the
exterior mirror. You should see the rear
wheel and the kerb in the exterior mirror.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving posi-
tion.
Using the memory button You can set the front-passenger side exterior
mirror so that you can see the rear wheel on
that side as soon as you engage reverse gear.
This setting can be stored using memory but-
ton M?.
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 157). Mirrors
115Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 24). Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom- mends that you drive with the lights switched
on even during the daytime. In some coun-
tries, operation of the headlamps varies due
to legal requirements and self-imposed obli-
gations. Driving abroad
Symmetrical dipped-beam headlamps It is not necessary to switch your headlamps
to symmetrical dipped beam when driving in
countries where vehicles are driven on the
opposite side of the road to the country in
which the vehicle is registered. Legal require- ments are fulfilled without switching the
headlamps to symmetrical dipped beam. Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using the:
R light switch
R combination switch (Y page 122)
R headlamp range adjustment (only vehicles
with halogen headlamps) (Y page 122)
R on-board computer (Y page 251)Light switch Operation
1
W
Left-hand parking lamps
2 X
Right-hand parking lamps
3 T
Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4 Ã
Automatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
B R
Rear foglamp
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to the Ãposition.
The exterior lighting (except the side lamps/
parking lamps) switches off automatically if
you: R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the key in posi-
tion 0in the ignition lock.
Automatic headlamp mode
à is the preferred light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected accord- ing to the brightness of the ambient light
(exception: poor visibility due to weather con-
ditions such as fog, snow or spray):
R key in position 1in the ignition lock: the
side lamps are switched on or off automat- ically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light
R with the engine running: if you have
switched on the daytime driving lights func- 120
Exterior lightingLights and windscreen wipers

tion in the on-board computer, the daytime
driving lights or the side lamps and dipped- beam headlamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light
X To switch on the automatic headlamps:
turn the light switch to the Ãposition. G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the
dipped-beam headlamps may not be switched on automatically if there is fog, snow or othercauses of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle
lighting at all times.
The daytime driving lights improve the detect- ability of your vehicle during the day. To do
this, the daytime driving lights function must
be switched on via the on-board computer
(Y page 251).
When the side lamps and dipped-beam head- lamps are switched on, the green T(side
lamps) and L(dipped-beam headlamps)
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up.
Dipped-beam headlamps
When the ignition is switched on and the light switch is in the Lposition, the side lamps
and dipped-beam headlamps are switched on even if the light sensor does not sense dark
ambient light conditions. This is advanta-
geous when there is fog or rain.
X To switch on the dipped beam head-
lamps: turn the key to position 2in the
ignition lock or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L.
The green Lindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up. Rear foglamp
The rear foglamp improves the visibility of
your vehicle in heavy fog for the following
traffic. Please observe the country-specific
laws on the use of rear foglamps.
X To switch on the rear foglamp: turn the
key to position 2in the ignition lock or start
the engine.
X Turn the light switch to LorÃ.
X Press the Rbutton.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear foglamp: press the
R button.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Side lamps
! If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the side lamps or parking lamps
are automatically switched off to enable
the next engine start. Always park your
vehicle safely and sufficiently lit according
to legal standards. Avoid the continuous
use of the Tside lamps for several
hours. If possible, switch on the Xright
or the Wleft parking lamp.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to T.
The green Tindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
Switching on the parking lamps ensures that
the corresponding side of the vehicle is illu-
minated.
X To switch on the parking lamps: the key
should not be in the ignition lock or it
should be in position 0.
X Turn the light switch to W(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or X(right-hand side of
the vehicle). Exterior lighting
121Lights andwindscreen wipers Z

Adjusting the headlamp range (halogen
headlamps) g
Driver's seat and front-passenger seat
occupied
1 Driver's seat, front-passenger seat and
rear seats occupied
2 Driver's seat, front-passenger seat and
rear seats occupied, luggage compart-
ment laden
3 Driver's and front-passenger seat occu-
pied and maximum permissible rear axle
load utilised, e.g. when towing a trailer
The headlamp range control allows you to
adjust the cone of light from the headlamps to suit the vehicle load.
X Start the engine.
X Turn the headlamp range control to the
position which corresponds to the load in
your vehicle. Combination switch
Turn signals :
Main-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= Headlamp flasher
? Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;or?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ;or?.
Main-beam headlamps X
To switch on the main-beam head-
lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to LorÃ.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
In the Ãposition, the main-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark
and the engine is running.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the main-beam headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the main-beam head-
lamps: move the combination switch back
to its normal position.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out. 122
Exterior lightingLights and windscreen wipers