spare wheel MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK 2015 Owners Manual

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

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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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

LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) .........1
95
Overview .......................................... 31
PASSENGER AIR BAG ..................... .41
Reserve fuel .................................. .301
Seat belt ........................................ 292
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 304
Warning triangle ................................ 338
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 290
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 374
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 372
Wheel chock ...................................... 369
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 367
Changing/replacing ....................... 367
Checking ........................................ 359
Cleaning ......................................... 331
Emergency spare wheel ................. 389
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 371
General notes ................................ 372
Important safety notes .................. 358
Information on driving .................... 358
Removing a wheel .......................... 371
Storing .......................................... .368
Tightening torque ........................... 372
Wheel size/tyre size ..................... .372
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 268
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 331
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 144
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Important safety notes .................. 403
Topping up ..................................... 327
Windscreen wipers
Display message ............................ 291
Problem (malfunction) ................... 134
Rear window wiper ........................ 130
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 130
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Winter driving
General notes ................................ 360 Winter operation
Slippery road surfaces ................... 191
Snow chains .................................. 361
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 251
M+S tyres ...................................... 360
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 332
Important safety notes .................. 130
Replacing (on the rear window) ..... 132
Replacing (windscreen) .................. 131
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .335
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 143 Index
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X
Remove first-aid kit =.
Check the expiry date on the first-aid kit at
least once a year. Replace the contents if
necessary, and replace any missing items. Fire extinguisher
The fire extinguisher is located underneath
the front of the driver's seat.
X Pull tab :upwards.
X Remove fire extinguisher ;.
Have the fire extinguisher refilled after each
use and checked every one or two years. It
may otherwise fail in an emergency.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi- vidual country. Vehicle tool kit
General notes Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: the TIREFIT kit is
located in the stowage well under the luggage compartment floor.
Vehicles with a tyre-change tool kit: the tyre-change tool kit is in the stowage well under
the luggage compartment floor.
For vehicles with an emergency spare wheel, see "Removing the emergency spare wheel"
(Y page 390).
i Apart from some country-specific var-
iants, vehicles are not equipped with tyre-
changing tools. Some tools for changing a
wheel are specific to the vehicle. For more information on which tyre changing tools
are required and approved to perform a
wheel change on your vehicle, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
Necessary tyre-changing tools can include,
for example:
R Jack
R Wheel chock
R Wheel wrench
R Centring pin
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit :
Tyre inflation compressor
; Tyre sealant filler bottle
= Towing eye
X Open the tailgate.
X Lift the luggage compartment floor
upwards (Y page 312).
X Use the TIREFIT kit (Y page 341).
Vehicles with a tyre-change tool kit X
Open the tailgate.
X Lift the luggage compartment floor
upwards (Y page 312).
X Remove the tyre-change tool kit.
The tyre-change tool kit contains:
R Jack
R Wheel wrench
R One pair of gloves
R Folding wheel chock Where will I find.
..?
339Breakdo wn assis tance

Flat tyre
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with: R MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char-
acteristics) (Y page 340)
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tyres.
R a TIREFIT kit (Y page 339)
R an emergency spare wheel (certain coun-
tries only) (Y page 389)
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you additionallyequip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris-
tics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be
obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Information on changing and fitting a wheel
(Y page 367).
X Stop the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 184).
X If possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
X Switch off the engine.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the key from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's
door.
The on-board electronics now have status
0 . This is the same as the key having been
removed.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/
Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 157).
X Make sure that the passengers are not
endangered as they do so. Make sure that no one is near the danger area while a
wheel is being changed. Anyone who is not
directly assisting in the wheel change
should, for example, stand behind the bar-
rier.
X Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traf-
fic conditions when doing so.
X Close the driver's door.
X Place the warning triangle at a suitable dis-
tance (Y page 338). Observe legal require-
ments. MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics)
General notes With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tyres. The affected
tyre must not show any clearly visible dam-
age.
You can recognise MOExtended tyres by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the
tyre wall. You will find this marking next to the
tyre size designation, the load-bearing capa-
city and the speed index.
MOExtended tyres may only be used in con-
junction with an activated tyre pressure loss
warning system or tyre pressure monitor.
If a pressure loss warning message
appears in the multifunction display:
R observe the instructions in the display mes-
sages (Y page 283)
R check the tyre for damage
R if driving on, observe the following notes
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode is approximately 80 km when the vehicle is
partially laden and approximately 30 km
when the vehicle is fully laden. 340
Flat tyreBreakdown assistance

Useful information
............................358
Important safety notes .....................358
Operation ........................................... 358
Winter operation ............................... 360
Tyre pressure .................................... 362
Changing a wheel .............................. 367
Wheel and tyre combinations ..........372
Emergency spare wheel ...................389 357Wheels and tyres

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). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If wheels and tyres of the wrong size are used, the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always replace wheels and tyres with those
that fulfil the specifications of the original
part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to fit the
correct:
R designation
R type
When replacing tyres, make sure to fit the
correct:
R designation
R manufacturer
R type G
WARNING
A flat tyre severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident.
Tyres without run-flat characteristics:
R do not drive with a flat tyre.
R immediately replace the flat tyre with your
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop. Tyres with run-flat characteristics:
R pay attention to the information and warn-
ing notices on MOExtended tyres (tyres
with run-flat characteristics).
Accessories that are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being
used correctly can impair the operating
safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop and enquire about:
R suitability
R legal stipulations
R factory recommendations
Information on the sizes and types of wheels
and tyres for your vehicle can be found under
"Wheel/tyre combinations" (Y page 372).
Information on tyre pressures can be found:
R in the tyre pressure table in the fuel filler
flap (Y page 181)
R under "Tyre pressure" (Y page 362)
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted. The use of spacers or
brake dust shields is not permitted. This inva- lidates the general operating permit for the
vehicle.
i Further information on wheels and tyres
can be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop. Operation
Information on driving
Check the tyre pressure when the vehicle is
heavily laden and adjust prior to a trip.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteristics,
e.g. pulling to one side. This may indicate that
the wheels or tyres are damaged. If you sus-
pect that a tyre is defective, reduce your
speed immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon
as possible to check the wheels and tyres for damage. Hidden tyre damage could also be 358
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causing the unusual handling characteristics.
If you find no signs of damage, have the tyres
and wheels checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When parking your vehicle, make sure not to
squash the tyre sidewalls. If this cannot be
avoided, drive slowly over obstacles, e.g.
kerbs, and only at an obtuse angle. You could
otherwise damage the wheel rims and tyres. Regular checking of wheels and tyres
G
WARNING
Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of damageand replace any damaged tyres immediately.
Check wheels and tyres for damage at least
once a month. Check wheels and tyres after
driving off-road or on rough roads. Damaged
wheels can cause a loss of tyre pressure. Pay
particular attention to damage such as:
R cuts in the tyres
R punctures
R tears in the tyres
R bulges on the tyres
R deformation or severe corrosion on wheels
Regularly check the tyre tread depth and the
condition of the tread across the whole width of the tyre (Y page 359). If necessary, turn
the front wheels to full lock in order to inspect the inner side of the tyre surface.
All wheels must have a valve cap to protect
the valve against dirt and moisture. Do not fit
anything onto the valve other than the stand-
ard valve cap or other valve caps approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Do not fit any other valve caps or systems, e.g. tyre pres-
sure monitoring systems.
Regularly check the pressure of all the tyres,
particularly prior to long trips. Adjust the tyre
pressure as necessary (Y page 362).Observe the notes on the emergency spare
wheel (Y page 389).
The service life of tyres depends on various
factors, including the following:
R driving style
R tyre pressure
R mileage Notes on the tyre tread
G
WARNING
Insufficient tyre tread will reduce tyre trac-
tion. The tyre is no longer able to dissipate
water. This means that on wet road surfaces, the risk of aquaplaning increases, in particularwhere speed is not adapted to suit the driving
conditions. There is a risk of accident.
If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, tyres may exhibit different levels of wear at differ-
ent locations on the tyre tread. Thus, you
should regularly check the tread depth and
the condition of the tread across the entire
width of all tyres.
Minimum tyre tread depth for:
R summer tyres: 3 mm
R M+S tyres: 4 mm
For safety reasons, replace the tyres before
the legally prescribed limit for the minimum
tyre tread depth is reached. Selecting, fitting and replacing tyres
G
WARNING
Exceeding the stated tyre load-bearing capa-
city and the approved maximum speed could
lead to tyre damage or the tyre bursting. There is a risk of accident.
Therefore, only use tyre types and sizes
approved for your vehicle model. Observe the
tyre load rating and speed rating required for your vehicle.
Pay special attention to country-specific
requirements for tyre approval. These Operation
359Wheels and tyres Z

requirements can stipulate a specific tyre
type for your vehicle. Furthermore, the use of certain tyre types in certain regions and areas
of operation can be highly beneficial. You can find further information regarding tyres at
specialist tyre retailers, at qualified specialist
workshops or at any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
R Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type
and make.
Exception: it is permissible to fit a different type or make in the event of a flat tyre.
Observe here the "MOExtended tyres (tyres
with run-flat characteristics)" section
(Y page 340).
R Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
R Run in new tyres at moderate speeds for
the first 100 km. They only reach their full
performance after this distance.
R Do not drive with tyres which have too little
tread depth. This otherwise significantly
reduces the traction on wet roads (aqua-
planing).
R Replace the tyres after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear.
Observe the notes on the emergency spare
wheel (Y page 389). MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics)
With MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tyres.
MOExtended tyres may only be used in con-
junction with an activated tyre pressure loss
warning system or with an activated tyre pres- sure monitor and on wheels specifically tes-
ted by Mercedes-Benz.
Notes on driving with MOExtended tyres with
a flat tyre (Y page 340).
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is therefore recommended that you additionally
equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit
tyres that do not feature run-flat characteris- tics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be
obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop. Winter operation
General notes
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (Y page 367). Driving with summer tyres
At temperatures below +7 †, summer tyres
lose elasticity and therefore traction and
braking power. Change the tyres on your vehi- cle to M+S tyres. Using summer tyres at very
cold temperatures could cause tears to form, thereby damaging the tyres permanently.
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility
for this type of damage. G
WARNING
Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of damageand replace any damaged tyres immediately. M+S tyres
G
WARNING
M+S tyres with a tyre tread depth of less than 4 mm are not suitable for use in winter as they
do not provide sufficient traction. There is a
risk of accident.
M+S tyres with a tread depth of less than
4 mm must be replaced. 360
Winter operationWheels and tyres