radio MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK 2015 Owners Manual

Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 253
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 114
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 114
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 114
Parking position ............................. 115
Resetting ....................................... 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 116 F
Fault message see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 339
First-aid kit ......................................... 338
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 371
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 372
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 368
Raising the vehicle ......................... 369
Removing a wheel .......................... 371
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 369
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 367
MOExtended tyre s......................... 340
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 340
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 341
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 319
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 394
Two-way radio ................................ 394
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 270
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 50
Problems ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 52
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 399
Consumption information .............. 400 Consumption statistics .................. 242
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 242
Displaying the range ...................... 242
Driving tip
s.................................... 188
E10 ................................................ 398
Fuel gaug e....................................... 30
Grade (petrol) ................................ 398
Important safety notes .................. 397
Low outside temperatures ............. 400
Notes for Mercedes‑ AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 398
Problem (malfunction) ................... 183
Quality (diesel )............................... 399
Refuelling ....................................... 180
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 397
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 181
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 277
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 242
Gauge .............................................. 30
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 397
Problem (malfunction) ................... 183
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 356
Before changing ............................. 355
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 355
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 356
Important safety notes .................. 355 G
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 254
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 254
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 22
Glove compartment .......................... 307 Index
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P
Paint code .......................................... 396
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 330
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 98
Operating ......................................... 99
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof .........................1 00
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Rain-closing feature (when driv-
ing) ................................................ 100
Rain-closing feature (when the
engine is switched off) ................... 100
Reversing feature ............................ .99
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 184
Parking brake ................................ 185
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ...............................1 15
Reversing camera .......................... 217
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 261
Electric parking brake .................... 185
Warning lamp ................................. 300
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 273
Switching on/off ........................... 121
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 211
Driving system ............................... 209
Function/notes ............................ .209
Important safety notes .................. 209
Problem (fault) ............................... 212
Sensor range ................................. 209
Warning displa y............................. 210
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 270
Indicator lamps ................................ 41 Problems (malfunctions) ................ 270
Petrol .................................................. 398
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 69
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 334
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-Crash Safety System
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 266
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 78
Immobiliser ...................................... 77
Interior motion sensor ..................... 79
Tow-away protection ........................ 78
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 22
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 160
General notes ................................ 160
Hill start assist ............................... 161
Manual transmission ...................... 160
Trailer ............................................ 161 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 25
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24 R
RACE START important safety notes ................... 206
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 206
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 254
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 245
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 23 Index
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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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Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 363
Important safety notes .................. 363
Restarting ...................................... 364
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 365
Function/note s............................. 364
General notes ................................ 364
Important safety notes .................. 364
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 367
Restarting ...................................... 366
Warning lamp ................................. 304
Warning message .......................... 366
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 367
Checking ........................................ 359
Direction of rotation ...................... 368
Display message ............................ 283
General notes ................................ 372
Important safety notes .................. 358
Information on driving .................... 358
M+S tyres ...................................... 360
MOExtended tyre s......................... 360
Replacing ....................................... 367
Service life ..................................... 359
Storing ........................................... 368
Summer tyres ................................ 360
Tyre size (data ).............................. 372
Tyre tread ...................................... 359
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 374
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 91
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 90
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 254V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 315
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 285
Electronics ..................................... 394
Equipment ....................................... 23
Implied warranty .............................. 25
Individual settings .......................... 250
Leaving parked up ......................... 187
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 92
Locking (key) ................................... 83
Lowering ........................................ 372
Pulling away ................................... 160
Raising ........................................... 369
Registration ..................................... 24
Securing from rolling away ............ 369
Transporting .................................. 353
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 91
Unlocking (key) ................................ 83
Vehicle data ................................... 404
Vehicle data ....................................... 404
Boot load (maximum) ..................... 404
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 404
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 404
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 92
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 396
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 339
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 153
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 245
VIN
Seat ............................................... 396
Type plate ...................................... 396 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 295
Brakes ........................................... 294
Distance warning signal ................. 303
ESP ®
.............................................. 297
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 298
Fuel tank ........................................ 301
LIM (cruise control )........................ 192
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 198 20
Index

Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified
specialist workshop.
You could jeopardise the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tyres and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes- Benz. This could lead to malfunctions in
safety-relevant systems, e.g. the brake sys-
tem. Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
or parts of equal quality. Only use tyres,
wheels and accessories that have been spe-
cifically approved for your vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and con-
version parts and accessories that have been
specifically approved for your vehicle for their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Mercedes-Benz
therefore accepts no responsibility for the
use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they have been officially approved or
independently approved by a testing centre.
In Germany, certain parts are only officially
approved for installation or modification if
they comply with legal requirements. This
also applies to some other countries. All gen- uine Mercedes-Benz parts meet the approval
requirements. The use of non-approved parts
may invalidate the vehicle's general operating permit.
This is the case:
R if they cause a change of the vehicle type
from that for which the vehicle's general
operating permit was granted
R if other road users could be endangered
R if the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected
Always specify the vehicle identification num- ber (VIN) (Y page 396) when ordering genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts. Owner's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available for your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-spe- cific differences are possible. Note that your
vehicle may not be fitted with all features
described. This is also the case for systems
and functions relevant to safety. Therefore,
the equipment on your vehicle may differ from
that in the descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase contract documenta-
tion for your vehicle contains a list of all of the
systems in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The Owner's Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should kept in the
vehicle. Operating safety
Declarations of conformity
Wireless vehicle components The following information applies to all com-
ponents of the vehicle and the information
systems and communication devices integra-
ted into the vehicle which receive and/or
transmit radio waves:
The components of this vehicle that receive
and/or transmit radio waves are compliant
with the basic requirements and all other rel- evant conditions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Electromagnetic compatibility The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehi-
cle components has been checked and certi-fied according to the currently valid version of
Regulation ECE-R 10. Introduction
23 Z

opened from the inside. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 78). G
WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle. Key functions
:
& Locks the vehicle
; % Unlocks the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the%but-
ton.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle locks again
R protection against theft is reactivated
X To lock: press the &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.
When the locator lighting is activated in Audio
20/COMAND Online, it lights up when it is
dark after the vehicle is unlocked with the
remote control (see separate operating
instructions). You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audiblesignal can be activated or deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y page 252). KEYLESS-GO
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a key
in the vehicle.
Locking and unlocking You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you need to carry
the key with you. You can combine the KEY-
LESS-GO functions with the functions of a
conventional key. Unlock the vehicle by using
KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using
the & button on the key.
The driver's door and the door at which the
handle is used must both be closed. The key
must be outside the vehicle. When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the distance
between the key and the corresponding door
handle must not be greater than 1 m.
A check which periodically establishes a radio connection between the vehicle and the key
determines whether a valid key is in the vehi-
cle. This occurs, for example:
R when starting the engine
R whilst driving
R when the external door handles are
touched
R during convenience closing Key
83Opening and closing Z

Problems with the key
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions You cannot lock or
unlock the vehicle
using the key. The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO start func-
tion: try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote con-
trol function of the key. Point the tip of the key at the driver's
door handle from close range and press the %or& but-
ton.
If this does not work: X Check the key battery (Y page 86) and replace it if necessary
(Y page 86).
X Lock (Y page 91) or unlock (Y page 92) the vehicle using the
emergency key element. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO start func-
tion: try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote con-
trol function of the key. Point the tip of the key at the driver's
door handle from close range and press the %or& but-
ton.
If this does not work: X Lock (Y page 91) or unlock (Y page 92) the vehicle using the
emergency key element. The key is faulty.
X Lock (Y page 91) or unlock (Y page 92) the vehicle using the
emergency key element.
X Have the key checked at a qualified specialist workshop. You can no longer lock
or unlock the vehicle
using KEYLESS-GO. The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Check the key battery (Y page 86) and replace it if necessary
(Y page 86).
If this does not work: X Lock (Y page 91) or unlock (Y page 92) the vehicle using the
emergency key element. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Lock (Y page 91) or unlock (Y page 92) the vehicle using the
emergency key element. Key
87Opening and closing Z

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions There is a fault with KEYLESS-GO.
X Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of
the key.
X Have the vehicle and key checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote
control function:
X Lock (Y page 91) or unlock (Y page 92) the vehicle using the
emergency key element.
X Have the vehicle and key checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. The engine cannot be
started using the key. the on-board voltage is too low
X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work: X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 347).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 348).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine cannot be
started using the Start/
Stop button. The key is
in the vehicle. The vehicle is locked.
X Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again. The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Check the key battery (Y page 86) and replace it if necessary
(Y page 86).
If this does not work: X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. 88
KeyOpening and closing

The auxiliary heating switches off when the
engine is switched off. The auxiliary ventila-
tion switches off when you turn the key to key
position 2(Y page 157).
The auxiliary heating switches off automati-
cally after 50 minutes.
You cannot use the auxiliary ventilation to
cool the vehicle interior to a temperature
lower than the outside temperature.
Before switching on X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 157).
X Set the desired temperature.
Auxiliary heating or ventilation can also be
switched on if the manually set climate con-
trol is activated. Optimum comfort is attained by setting the system to automatic mode. Set
the temperature to 22 †.
The auxiliary heating/ventilation can be acti- vated or deactivated using the remote control or the button on the centre console.
The on-board computer can be used to spec-
ify up to three departure times, one of which
may be preselected (Y page 252).
Switching the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation on or off using the button on the
centre console General notes The colours of the indicator lamps on but-
ton
:signify the following:
R Blue: auxiliary ventilation activated
R Red: auxiliary heating activated
R Yellow: departure time preselected
(Y page 252)
Switching on the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation
X Press button :.
The red or blue indicator lamp in button :
lights up.
Switching off the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation
X Press button :.
The red or blue indicator lamp in button :
goes out.
Switching the auxiliary heating/venti-
lation on or off using the remote control General notes
Your vehicle comes with one remote control.
You may use two additional remote controls
for your vehicle. For more information, please
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Store the remote control for the auxiliary
heating so that the auxiliary heating cannot
be switched on unintentionally. In particular,
ensure that the remote control for the auxili-
ary heating is kept out of the reach of chil-
dren.
The remote control has a range of approx-
imately 300 metres. This range is reduced by:
R sources of radio interference
R solid objects between the remote control
and the vehicle
R the remote control being in an unfavoura-
ble position in relation to the vehicle
R transmitting from an enclosed space
If the remote control battery is low, the bat-
tery symbol on the left of the display is shown as empty. Replace the remote control battery Operating the climate control system
149Climate control Z

There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
R overheat and cause a fire
R lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Do not warm up the engine when the vehi-
cle is stationary. Drive off immediately.
Avoid high engine speeds and driving at full throttle until the engine has reached its
operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.
! Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
avoid full-load
operation and engine speeds greater than
5000 rpm when the engine is cold. This will
help to protect the engine and maintain
smooth engine operation. Key positions
Key g
To remove the key
1 Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windscreen wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
3 To start the vehicle
Vehicles with manual transmission: the
steering is locked when the key is taken out of
the ignition lock.
i If the key does not belong to the vehicle, it
can still be turned in the ignition lock. How-
ever, the ignition will not be switched on.
The engine cannot be started.
Start/Stop button General notes
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
keys featuring an integrated KEYLESS-GO
function and a detachable Start/Stop button.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the key
determines whether a valid key is in the vehi- cle. This occurs, for example, when starting
the engine.
When you insert the Start/Stop button into
the ignition lock, the system needs approx-
imately two seconds recognition time. You
can then use the Start/Stop button. Driving
157Driving and parking Z