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Mercedes-Benz A 160 Owner's Manual

Mercedes-Benz A 160 Owner's Manual (271 pages)

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 4.3 MB

Table of Contents

Symbols
3
Publication Details
3
Contents
6
Index
7
Introduction
20
Protection of the Environment
20
Returning End-Of-Life Vehicles
20
Vehicle Equipment
20
Operating Safety
21
Safety Notes
21
Vehicle Registration
21
Data Stored in the Vehicle
22
Correct Use
22
Fault Data
22
Other Devices that Store Data
22
At a Glance
24
Cockpit
25
Instrument Cluster
27
Displays and Controls
27
Warning and Indicator Lamps
29
Multifunction Steering Wheel
30
Centre Console
31
Overhead Control Panel
32
Door Control Panel
33
Safety
34
Occupant Safety
35
Important Safety Notes
35
Risk of Accident and Injury
35
Risk of Injury
35
Srs
36
SRS Warning Lamp
36
Triggering of Belt Tensioners, Belt Force Limiters and Airbags
36
Airbags
37
Front Airbags
38
Head/Thorax Sidebags, Sidebags in the Rear Compartment
39
Active Head Restraints
40
Seat Belts
40
Windowbags
40
Fastening Seat Belts
41
3-Door Vehicle
41
Belt Height Adjustment
42
Releasing Seat Belts
42
Belt Warning for Driver and Front Passenger
42
5-Door Vehicle
42
Rear Seat Belt Status Indicator
43
Belt Tensioners, Belt Force Limiters
43
Child Restraint Systems
44
Children in the Vehicle
44
Child Seat on the Front-Passenger Seat
45
Automatic Child Seat Recognition on the Front-Passenger Seat
46
ISOFIX Child Seat Securing System for the Rear Seats
47
Top Tether
48
Problems with Child Seat Recognition
50
Integrated Child Seat
50
Padded Table for the Integrated Child Seat
51
Folding out the Child Seat
51
Fastening a Child's Seat Belt
51
Folding in the Child Seat
51
Fitting the ICS Padded Play Table
52
Storing the ICS Padded Play Table
53
Suitable Positioning of the Child Restraint Systems
54
Recommended Child Restraint Systems
55
Override Feature for the Rear Side Windows
56
Child-Proof Locks for the Rear Doors
56
Driving Safety Systems Overview
57
Abs
57
Braking
57
Bas
58
Adaptive Brake Lamps
58
Esp
58
Anti-Theft Systems
59
Steer Control
59
Immobiliser
59
Ata
59
Deactivating Tow-Away Protection and the Interior Motion Sensor
60
Table of Contents
62
Opening and Closing
62
Vehicle Equipment
63
Doors
66
Luggage Compartment
68
- Closing
  69
- Side Windows
  69
- Convenience Closing Feature
  70
- Convenience Opening Feature
  70
- Opening and Closing the Side Windows
  70
- Problems with the Side Windows
  71
- Resetting the Side Windows
  71
- Sliding Sunroof
  71
- Operating the Panorama Louvred Sliding Sunroof
  72
- Ventilation Position
  72
- Opening and Closing the Roller Sunblind
  73
- Seats, Steering Wheel and Mirrors
  74
- Correct Driver's Seat Position
  75
- Vehicle Equipment
  75
- Seats
  76
- Steering Wheel
  80
  - Switching the Seat Heating On/Off
    80
  - Adjusting the Steering Wheel
    81
  - Automatic Anti-Dazzle Rear-View Mirror
    81
  - Exterior Mirrors
    81
  - Rear-View Mirror
    81
  - Exterior Mirror out of Position
    82
  - Folding the Exterior Mirrors in or out Automatically
    82
  - Folding the Exterior Mirrors in or out Electrically
    82
  - Setting the Exterior Mirrors
    82
  - Lights and Windscreen Wipers
    84
  - Exterior Lighting
    85
  - Light Switch
    85
  - Notes on Driving Abroad
    85
  - Operation
    85
- Vehicle Equipment
  85
  - Automatic Headlamps
    86
  - Daytime Driving Lights
    86
  - Dipped-Beam Headlamps
    86
- Exterior Lighting
  86
  - Foglamps and Rear Foglamp
    86
  - Combination Switch
    87
  - Main-Beam Headlamps
    87
  - Turn Signals
    87
  - Adjusting the Headlamp Range
    88
  - Hazard Warning Lamps
    88
  - Headlamp Cleaning System
    88
  - Headlamp Flasher
    88
  - Cornering Light Function
    89
  - Headlamps Misted up Inside
    89
  - Overview of Interior Lighting
    89
  - Automatic Interior Lighting Control
    90
- Changing Bulbs
  90
- Overview of Climate Control Systems
  101
- Vehicle Equipment
  101
- Operating the Climate Control System
  104
- Adjusting the Air Vents
  110
  - Setting the Air Vents in the Glove Compartment
    110
  - Setting the Centre Air Vents
    110
  - Setting the Side Air Vents
    110
  - Setting the Rear-Compartment Air Vents
    111
  - Driving and Parking
    112
- Driving
  113
- Running-In Notes
  113
- The First 1,500 Km
  113
- Vehicle Equipment
  113
  - Key Positions
    114
  - Manual Transmission
    114
  - Pulling Away
    114
  - Starting the Engine
    114
  - Automatic Engine Switch-Off
    115
  - Autotronic
    115
  - ECO Start/Stop Function
    115
  - Hill Start Assist
    115
  - Automatic Engine Start
    116
  - Deactivating/Activating the ECO Start/Stop Function
    117
  - Problems with the Engine
    118
  - Five-Speed Manual Transmission
    119
  - Six-Speed Manual Transmission
    119
- Autotronic
  120
  - Engaging Reverse Gear
    120
  - Neutral N with ECO Start/Stop Function Activated
    120
  - Shift Recommendation
    120
  - Selector Lever
    121
  - Transmission Position and Drive Program Display
    121
  - Transmission Positions
    121
  - Automatic Drive Program
    122
  - Changing Gears
    122
  - Driving Tips
    122
  - Program Selector Button
    122
  - Downshifting
    123
  - Manual Operation
    123
  - Selecting the Ideal Gear
    123
  - Upshifting
    123
  - Problems with the Transmission
    124
  - Releasing the Parking Lock Manually
    124
  - Vehicles with the CLASSIC or AVANTGARDE Design and Equipment Lines
    124
  - ELEGANCE Design/Trim Level or with Optional Front Compartment Armrest
    125
  - Fuel Grade
    125
  - Petrol
    125
  - Refuelling
    125
  - Diesel (en 590, DIN 51628)
    126
  - Low Outside Temperatures
    126
- Refuelling
  126
  - Turbo Engines
    126
  - Flow Improver
    127
  - Fuel Filler Flap
    127
  - Opening
    127
  - Fuel Filler Flap Emergency Release
    128
  - Problems with the Fuel and Fuel Tank
    129
- Parking
  130
  - Switching off the Engine
    130
  - Engine Oil
    131
  - General Driving Tips
    131
  - Parking Brake
    131
  - Parking up the Vehicle
    131
  - Brakes
    132
  - Downhill Gradients
    132
- Driving Tips
  132
  - Heavy and Light Loads
    132
  - Wet Road Surface
    132
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    133
  - New Brake Pads/Linings
    133
  - Tyre Traction
    133
  - Winter Driving
    133
  - Snow Chains
    134
  - Cruise Control
    135
  - Driving Abroad
    135
  - Driving Systems
    135
  - Slippery Road Surfaces
    135
  - Cruise Control Lever
    136
- Driving Systems
  136
  - Selecting Cruise Control
    136
  - Storing and Maintaining the Current Speed
    136
  - Calling up the Last Speed Stored
    137
  - Deactivating Cruise Control
    137
  - Making Adjustments in 1 Km/H Increments
    137
  - Setting a Speed
    137
  - Speedtronic
    138
  - Variable Speedtronic
    138
  - Making Adjustments in 10 Km/H Increments
    139
  - Storing the Current Speed
    139
  - Parktronic
    140
  - Permanent Spedtronic
    140
  - Range of the Sensors
    140
  - Front Sensors
    141
  - Minimum Distance
    141
  - Rear Sensors
    141
  - Warning Displays
    141
  - Deactivating/Activating PARKTRONIC
    142
  - Trailer Towing
    142
  - Active Parking Assist
    143
  - Problems with Parktronic
    143
  - Detecting Parking Spaces
    144
  - Parking Tips
    144
  - Use Active Parking Assist for Parking Spaces
    144
  - Detected Parking Space
    145
  - Cancelling Active Parking Assist
    146
  - Fitting the Ball Coupling
    148
- Trailer Towing
  148
  - Coupling up a Trailer
    150
  - Decoupling a Trailer
    150
  - Removing the Ball Coupling
    151
  - Storing the Ball Coupling
    151
  - Trailer Power Supply
    151
  - Fitting the Adapter
    152
  - Trailer with 7-Pin Connector
    152
  - Problems with Trailer Towing
    153
  - On-Board Computer and Displays
    154
  - Coolant Temperature Gauge
    155
- Displays and Operation
  155
- Important Safety Notes
  155
- Rev Counter
  155
- Vehicle Equipment
  155
  - Operating the On-Board Computer
    156
  - Outside Temperature Display
    156
  - Multifunction Display
    157
  - Menu Overview
    158
  - Menus and Submenus
    158
  - Audio Menu
    159
  - Displaying the Digital Speedometer or Outside Temperature
    159
  - Selecting a Radio Station
    159
  - Standard Display Menu
    159
  - CD Changer Display
    160
  - CD Player Display
    160
- Menus and Submenus
  160
  - Operating Audio Devices or Media
    160
  - Operating the CD Player
    160
  - Displaying Navigation Instructions
    161
  - Navigation Menu
    161
  - Route Guidance Inactive
    161
  - Video DVD Operation
    161
  - Resetting to Factory Settings
    162
  - Setup Menu
    162
  - Lighting
    163
  - Time/Date
    163
  - Activating/Deactivating the Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-Off
    164
  - Activating/Deactivating the Interior Lighting Delayed Switch-Off
    165
  - Setting Permanent Speedtronic
    165
  - Switching the Automatic Locking Feature On/Off
    165
  - Vehicle
    165
  - Convenience
    166
  - Resetting Values
    166
  - Trip Computer "From Start" or "From Reset"
    166
  - Trip Computer Menu
    166
  - Accepting a Call
    167
  - Displaying the Current Fuel Consumption
    167
  - Rejecting or Ending a Call
    167
  - Telephone Menu
    167
  - Dialling a Number from the Phone Book
    168
  - Redialling
    168
  - Hiding Display Messages
    169
  - Message Memory Menu
    169
  - Safety Systems
    170
  - Lights
    173
  - Engine
    177
  - Tyres
    182
  - Key
    184
- Warning and Indicator Lamps in the Instrument Cluster
  185
  - Stowing and Features
    190
  - Loading Guidelines
    191
  - Stowage Areas
    191
  - Front Stowage Compartments
    192
  - Glove Compartment
    192
  - Left-Hand Stowage Compartment
    193
  - Rear Stowage Compartments
    193
  - Right-Hand Stowage Compartment
    193
  - Luggage Nets
    194
  - Removable Front-Passenger Seat
    194
  - Fitting the Front-Passenger Seat
    195
  - Folding Backrest on the Front- Passenger Seat
    195
  - Opening and Closing the Through-Loading Facility
    196
  - Removing the Armrest
    196
  - Through-Loading Facility
    196
  - Enlarging the Luggage Compartment
    197
  - Fitting the Armrest
    197
  - Folding the Rear Bench Seat Forwards
    197
  - Folding Back the Rear Bench Seat
    198
  - Fitting the Seat Cushions
    199
  - Removing the Backrest
    199
  - Removing the Seat Cushions
    199
  - Fitting the Backrest
    200
  - Lashing Eyelets
    201
  - Securing a Load
    201
  - Bag Hook
    202
  - Luggage Compartment Cover
    202
  - Rear Seat Removed
    202
  - EASY-VARIO System
    203
  - EASY-VARIO-PLUS System
    203
  - Extending and Retracting the Luggage Compartment Cover
    203
  - Fitting/Removing the Luggage Compartment Cover
    203
  - Opening/Closing the Luggage Compartment Floor
    204
  - Removing/Fitting the Luggage Compartment Floor
    204
  - Setting the Height of the Luggage Compartment Floor
    204
  - Stowage Well Underneath the Luggage Compartment Floor
    204
  - Attaching the Roof Carrier
    205
  - Roof Carrier
    205
  - Cup Holder in the Centre Console
    206
  - Cup Holder in the Rear Seat Armrest
    206
  - Features
    206
  - Sun Visors
    206
  - 12 V Sockets
    207
  - Ashtray
    207
  - Cigarette Lighter
    207
  - Vanity Mirror in the Sun Visor
    207
  - Mobile Phone
    208
  - Socket in the Cockpit
    208
  - Socket in the Luggage Compartment
    208
  - Floormat on the Driver's Side
    209
  - Retrofitted Anti-Glare Film
    209
  - Maintenance and Care
    210
  - Engine Compartment
    211
  - Opening the Bonnet
    211
- Vehicle Equipment
  211
  - Checking the Oil Level Using the Oil Dipstick
    212
  - Closing the Bonnet
    212
- Engine Compartment
  212
  - Notes on the Oil Level
    212
  - Checking the Oil Level Using the Onboard Computer
    213
  - Adding Engine Oil
    214
  - Checking and Adding Other Service Products
    214
  - Checking the Coolant Level
    214
  - Washer Fluid Reservoir
    215
  - Windscreen Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    215
  - ASSYST PLUS Service Interval Display
    216
  - Displaying Service Messages
    216
- Maintenance
  216
  - Please Bear the Following in Mind
    216
  - Service Messages
    216
  - Automatic Car Wash
    217
  - Care of the Exterior
    217
  - High-Pressure Cleaning Equipment
    217
  - Notes on Care
    217
  - Care and Treatment of Matt Paintwork
    218
  - Cleaning the Paintwork
    218
  - Cleaning the Wheels
    218
  - Cleaning the Windows
    218
  - Cleaning the Exhaust Tail Pipes
    219
  - Cleaning the Exterior Lighting
    219
  - Cleaning the Sensors
    219
  - Cleaning the Wiper Blades
    219
  - Cleaning the Display
    220
  - Cleaning the Plastic Trim
    220
  - Cleaning the Trailer Tow Hitch
    220
  - Interior Care
    220
  - Cleaning Real Wood and Trim Strips
    221
  - Cleaning the Seat Belts
    221
  - Cleaning the Seat Covers
    221
  - Breakdown Assistance
    222
  - First-Aid Kit
    223
  - Removing the Warning Triangle
    223
- Vehicle Equipment
  223
  - Warning Triangle
    223
  - Where will I Find?
    223
  - Fire Extinguisher
    224
  - Spare Wheel/"Minispare" Emergency Spare Wheel
    224
  - Vehicle Tool Kit
    224
- Where will I Find
  224
  - Flat Tyre
    225
  - Preparing the Vehicle
    225
- Flat Tyre
  226
  - TIREFIT Kit
    226
  - TIREFIT Kit Version 1
    227
  - TIREFIT Kit Version 2
    228
  - Tyre Pressure of at Least 180 Kpa Not Reached
    228
  - Tyre Pressure of 180 Kpa Is Reached
    229
  - Changing a Wheel and Fitting the Spare Wheel
    230
  - Securing the Vehicle to Prevent It from Rolling Away
    230
  - Raising the Vehicle
    231
  - Steel Wheel with Wheel Trim
    231
  - Fitting a New Wheel
    232
  - Removing a Wheel
    232
  - Lowering the Vehicle
    233
  - Moextended Tyres
    233
  - Battery
    234
  - Installation Location of the Battery
    235
  - Charging the Battery
    236
  - Disconnecting the Battery
    236
  - Removing/Fitting the Battery
    236
  - Reconnecting the Battery
    237
- Jump-Starting
  238
  - Towing and Tow-Starting
    239
  - Fitting/Removing the Towing Eye
    240
- Towing and Tow-Starting
  240
- Electrical Fuses
  242
  - Tow-Starting
    242
  - Transporting the Vehicle
    242
  - Before Changing a Fuse
    243
  - Fuse Box in the Front-Passenger Footwell
    243
  - Tyres and Wheels
    244
  - Checking Wheels and Tyres
    245
- Directives to be Observed
  245
- Important Safety Notes
  245
- Maintenance and Care of Wheels and Tyres
  245
- Maintenance and Care of Wheels and Tyresifurther
  245
- Vehicle Equipment
  245
- Storing Tyres
  246
- Tyre Pressure
  246
- Direction of Rotation
  249
- Interchanging the Wheels
  249
- Wheel and Tyre Combinations
  250
  - AMG Equipment
    252
  - Spare Wheel
    252
  - Technicalk Data
    254
- Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts
  255
- Notes on the Technical Data
  255
- Vehicle Equipment
  255
  - Retrofitting of Two-Way Radios and Mobile Phones
    256
  - Tampering with the Engine Electronics
    256
- Vehicle Electronics
  256
- Vehicle Identification Plates
  257
- Engine Number
  258
- Service Products and Capacities
  258
  - Vehicle Identification Number
    258
  - Fuel
    259
  - Notes on Fuel Consumption
    259
  - Tank Capacity
    259
  - Additives
    260
  - Capacities
    260
  - Engine Oil Viscosity
    260
  - Brake Fluid
    261
  - Coolant
    261
- Vehicle Data
  262
- Tailgate Opening Dimensions
  267
- Trailer Tow Hitch
  267
- Installation Dimensions
  267
- Trailer Loads
  269

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