load capacity MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS SALOON 2018 Owners Manual

Tr
ailer hitch Tr
ailer operation no tesObser
vethefo llowing no tes on theto ngue
we ight:
R do not use a tongue weight that exceeds or
fa lls below the permissible tongue weight
R use a tongue weight as close as possible to
th e maximum tongue weight
Do not exceed thefo llowing values:
R permissible towing capacity
R permissible rear axle load of theto wing vehi‐
cle
R permissible gross mass of theto wing vehicle
R permissible gross mass of the trailer
R maximum permissible speed of the trailer
Ensure thefo llowing before starting a journey:
R the tyre pressure on there ar axle of theto w‐
ing vehicle is set for a maximum load
R the lighting of the connected trailer is opera‐
tional R
vehicles without LED headlamps or MUL‐
TIBEAM LED headlamps: the headlamps
ha ve been set cor rectly
In theeve nt of increased rear axle load, the car/
trailer combination may not exceed a maximum
speed of 100 km/h forre asons concerning the
operating permit. This also applies in countri es
in which the permissible maximum speed for
car/trailer combinations is ab ove100 km/h. Fo
lding the ball neck out/in &
WARNING Risk of accident due tothe
ball neck not being engaged
If th e ball neck is not engaged, the trailer
may come loose. #
Alw ays engage the ball neck as descri‐
bed. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom ball neck
swinging outwards
The ball neck may swing outwards when
unlo cking or when it has not been properly
engaged.
There is a risk of injury within the ball neck's
ra nge of mo vement! #
Unlock the ball neck only when its
ra nge of mo vement is unobstructed. #
Alw ays be sure the ball neck is engaged
when folding in wards. Re
quirements:
R The transmission has been shif tedto posi‐
tion jori.
R The range of mo vement is clear.
R Only when folding in: The trailer cables or
adap ter plugs are remo ved. 248
Driving and pa rking

Un
coupling a trailer &
WARNING Risk of being crushed and
becoming trapped when uncoupling a
trailer
When uncoupling a trailer wi than engaged
ine rtia-activated brake, your hand may
become trapped between theve hicle and the
trailer dr awbar. #
Do not uncouple trailers with an
engaged overrun brake. #
Secu rethe trailer against rolling away. #
Disconnect the electrical connection
between theve hicle and the trailer. #
Uncouple the trailer. #
Place the co ver on the ball head. Bicycle
rackfunction &
WARNING Risk of an accident when
using the bicycle rack incor rectly
The bicycle rack may become de tach ed from
th eve hicle in thefo llowing cases:
R the permissible load capacity of the
trailer hitch is exceeded.
R the bicycle rack is used incor rectl y.
R the bicycle rack is secured tothe ball
neck beneath the ball head.
Obser vethefo llowing foryo ur ow n sa fety
and that of other road users: #
always adhere tothe permissible load
capacity of the trailer hitch. #
only use the bicycle rack totranspo rt
bicycles. #
always proper lysecure the bicycle rack
by attaching it tothe ball head. #
only use bicycle rack s appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz. #
always obser vethe bicycle rack operat‐
ing instructions. *
NO
TEDama geto, or cra cks on, the
trailer hitch due tounsuitable bic ycle
ra ck s or bicycle rack s being used incor‐
re ctly #
use only bicycle rack s appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz. Driving and parking
251

Depending on
the bicycle rack 's design, up to
th re e bicycles can be transpor ted on the bicycle
ra ck.
When mounted byattaching toball head 1,the
maximum load capacity is 75kg.
The load capacity is calculated from thewe ight
of the bicycle rack and the bicycle rack load. The
vehicle's driving characteristics will change
when a bicycle rack isfitted:
R The vehicle will be heavier.
R Acceleration and slope-climbing ability will
be restricted.
R Braking di stances will be lon ger.
This may impair theve hicle's driving characteris‐
tics. Adapt your driving style accordingly. Drive
carefully and maintain a safe dis tance.
When using a bicycle rack , set the tyre pressure
fo r maximum load on there ar axle of theve hicle.
Fu rther information on the tyre pressure can be
fo und in the tyre pressure table
(/ page471).
Note s on loading
The lar gerth e dis tance between the load's
cent reof gr avity and the ball head, the greater
th e load on the trailer hitch.
Therefore, obser vethefo llowing no tes:
R mount heavy bicycles as close totheve hicle
as possible R
always distribute the load on the bicycle rack
as evenly as possible across theve hicle's
longitudinal axis
Mercedes-Benz recommends removing all
de tach able parts from bicycles, e.g. bask ets,
ch ild seats or rech arge able bat teries, before
loading them onto the bicycle rack . This will
impr ovethe aerodynamic resis tance and centre
of gr avity of the bicycle rack.
Alw ays secure the bicycles topreve ntthem from
moving around and check that they are secure at
re gular inter vals.
Do not use tarp aulins or other co vers. The driv‐
ing characteristics and rear view may be
impaired. In addition, the aerodynamic resist‐
ance and the load on the trailer hitch will
increase. 252
Driving and parking

#
Toconfirm restart, press Touch Control on
th e left-hand side of thesteering wheel.
The Run Flat Indicator restarted message is
shown in the multifunction displa y.
Af teryo u ha vedriven for a few minutes, the
tyre pressu reloss warning sy stem monitors
th e set tyre pressures of all the tyres.
Be sure toalso obse rveth efo llowing fur ther
re lated subjects:
R Notes on tyre pressure (/ page470) Wheel
change Note
s on selecting, fitting and replacing
tyres Yo
u can ask for information rega rding permit ted
wheel/tyre combinations at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Cent re. &
WARNING Risk of accident due toincor‐
re ct dimensions of wheels and tyres
If wheels and tyres of the wrong size are
used, the wheel brakes or wheel suspension
components may become damaged. #
Alw aysre place wheels and tyres with
th ose that fulfil the specifications of the
original part.
When replacing wheels, make sure tofit the
cor rect:
R Designation
R Type
When replacing tyres, make sure tofit the
cor rect:
R Designation
R Manufactu rer
R Type &
WARNING Risk of inju rythro ugh exceed‐
ing the specified tyre load-bearing capa‐
city or the permissible speed rating
Exceeding the specified tyre load-bearing
capacity or the permissible speed rating may
lead totyre dama geand tothe tyres bur st‐
ing. #
Therefore, only use tyre types and sizes
appr ovedfo ryo ur vehicle model. #
Obser vethe tyre load-bearing capacity
ra ting and speed rating requ iredfor
yo ur vehicle. *
NO
TEVehicle and tyre damage thro ugh
tyre types and sizes that ha venot been
appr oved Fo
r saf etyre asons, on lyuse tyres, wheels
and accessories which ha vebeen specially
appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz foryo ur vehicle. Wheels and tyres
47 9

Yo
ure qu ire thefo llowing tools, for ins tance, to
ch ange a wheel:
R jack
R chock
R wheel wrench
R centri ng pin
% The jack weighs appr oximately 3.4 kg.
The maximum load capacity of the jack can
be found on thest icke r af fixe dto the jac k.
The jack is maintenance-free. If there is a
malfunction, please conta ct aqualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
The tyre-change tool kit is located in tool bag 1
in the boot. 1
Tool bag
To ol bag 1contains:
R jack
R glov es
R wheel wrench
R cent ring pin
R folding chock
R ratchet for jack Setting up
thefo lding chock Prepa
ring theve hicle for a wheel change Re
quirements:
R The requ ired tyre-change tool kit is available.
If yo ur vehicle is not equipped with the tyre-
ch ange tool kit, consult a qualified specialist
wo rkshop tofind out about suitable tools. Wheels and tyres
483

Ro
of load Maximum
roof load
A 200 d
A 220 d 10
0kg
All other models 75kg Tr
ailer hitch Gene
ral no tes on the trailer hit ch Not all models can be used
for trailer operation
(/ page248).
Modi fications tothe engine cooling sy stem may
be necessar y,depending on theve hicle model.
The retrofitting of a trailer hitch is only pe rmissi‐
ble if a towing capacity is specified in your vehi‐
cle documents.
Fu rther information can be obtained at a quali‐
fi ed specialist workshop. Mounting dimensions of
the trailer hit ch 1
Fastening points
2 Overhang dimension
3 Rear axle centre line The
overhang dimension and fastening points
are valid for a trailer hitch ins talled at thefa c‐
to ry. Model
2 2Over‐
hang dimen‐ sion
All model s1 013 mm Pe
rm issible towing capacity The
tongue weight is not included in theto wing
capacity. 506
Tech nical da ta

Sy
stem settings
see Blue tooth®
see Data import/export
see Language
see Software update
see Wi-Fi T
Ta ilpipes (Care) ........................................ 442
Ta ke -back of end-of-life vehicles .............. 22
Pr otection of the environment ............... 22
Ta nk content
Ad Blue ®
............................................... 501
Fu el ..................................................... 500
Re ser ve(fuel) ...................................... 500
Te ch nical data
Axle load (trailer operation) ................. 508
Fa stening points (trailer hitch) .............5 06
Information .......................................... 492
Mounting dimensions (trailer hitch) ..... 506
No tes (trailer hitch) ............................. 506
Overhang dimension (trailer hitch) ...... 506
To ngue weight .................................... .508
To wing capacity (trailer operation) ...... 506 Ty
re pressure monitoring sy stem ......... 474
Ve hicle identification plate .................. 494
Te lephone ........................................ .265, 377
Ac tivating functions du ring a call ........ 382
Changing a function ............................ 379
Connecting a mobile phone (Near
Field Communication (NFC)) ................ 381
Connecting a mobile phone (Pass‐
ke y) ...................................................... 378
Connecting a mobile phone (Secure Simple Pairing) .................................... 378
Disconnecting a mobile phone ............ 380
Impo rting con tacts .............................. 385
Importing contacts (o verview) ............ .385
Incoming call during an existing call .... 383
Information .......................................... 378
Inter changing mobile phones .............. 379
Locking theve hicle (mobile phone) .......78
Menu (on-board computer) .................. 265
Mobile phone voice recognition .......... 382
No tes ................................................... 375
Operating modes ................................. 378
Re ception and transmission volume .... 381
Ringtone volume ................................ .382
St arting theve hicle (mobile phone) ..... 15 6Switching mobile phones .................... 380
Switching mobile phones (Near Field
Communication (NFC)) ........................ 381
Te
lephone menu overview .................. .377
Te lephone operation ............................ 382
Unlocking theve hicle (mobile phone) ....78
Using Near Field Communication
(NFC) ................................................... 381
Vo ice commands (LINGU ATRO NIC) ...... 276
Wi reless charging (mobile phone) ........ 12 5
Te lephone
see Second telephone
Te lephone number
Dialling (on-board computer) .............. .265
Te lephone operation
see Calls
Te lephony operating modes
Blue tooth ®
Te lephony .......................... 378
Business telephony .............................. 378
Te lephony operating modes
see Second telephone
Te mp erature ............................................ 14 5608
Index

Live
Traf fic Information ....................... 359
Overview ............................................. 358
Re gis tering Live Traf fic Information ..... 360
Switching on the display ......................3 62
Tr af fic information service volume
increase
Setting ................................................ .425
Tr af fic map
see Map
Tr af fic Sign Assist .................................. .240
Fu nction/no tes ................................... 24 0
Setting ................................................. 24 2
Sy stem limitations ...............................2 40
Tr ailer hitch
Axle load ............................................. 508
Bicycle rack ......................................... 251
Ca re .................................................... 442
Coupling up/uncoupling a trailer ........ 250
Fa stening points ..................................5 06
Fo lding the ball neck out/in ................2 48
Gene ral no tes ...................................... 506
Mounting dimensions .......................... 506
No tes ................................................... 24 8
Overhang dimension ........................... 506 Soc
ket ................................................. 250
To ngue weight .................................... .508
To wing capacity .................................. .506
Tr ailer operation
Ac tive Blind Spot Assi st....................... 24 4
Ac tive Lane Keeping Assist .................. 24 5
Bicycle rack ......................................... 251
Coupling up/uncoupling a trailer ........ 250
Fo lding the ball neck out/in ................2 48
No tes ................................................... 24 8
Soc ket ................................................. 250
Tr ailer stabilisation
Fu nction/no tes .................................... 194
Tr ansfer redve hicle data
Android Auto ....................................... 396
Apple CarPl ay...................................... 396
Baidu CarLi fe....................................... 396
Tr ansmission (problem) ..........................173
Tr ansmission position display ................16 9
Tr anspo rting
Ve hicle ................................................ 463
Tr im element (Care) ................................ 444Tr
ip
Menu (on-board computer) .................. 261
Tr ip computer
Displaying ............................................ 261
Re setting ............................................. 262
Tr ip distance ............................................ 261
Displaying ............................................ 261
Re setting ............................................. 262
Tr ip me ter
see Trip dis tance
Tu rn signal indicator
see Turn signal lights
Tu rn signal lights .....................................1 29
Changing bulbs (rear) .......................... 13 8
Switching on/off ................................. 12 9
Tw o phone mode
see Second telephone
Tw o-w ayradios
Fr equencies ......................................... 493
No tes on ins tallation .......................... .492
Tr ansmission output (maximum) ........ .493
Ty re inflation compressor
see TIREFIT kit 61 0
Index