Mercedes-Benz A 180 User Manual

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vehicles which are intended for the German market and which therefore comply with German
regulations. Please contact your authorised Mercedes-Benz Dealer, to obtain the printed
Operating Instructions for other vehicle models and vehicle years.
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take any deviations from your specific vehicle into account, since Mercedes-Benz constantly
adapts its vehicles to the latest science technology and modifies design and equipment.
Therefore, please bear in mind that this Operating Instructions PDF does not replace the printed
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Mercedes-Benz A 180 Specifications

General

Brand	Mercedes-Benz
Model	A 180
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Safety

Occupant safety

Information on restraint systems, airbags, and seat belts.

Children in the vehicle

Guidance on child restraint systems and securing children.

Driving safety systems

Details on ABS, BAS, ESP, and STEER CONTROL.

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Correct driver's seat position

Lights and windscreen wipers

Exterior lighting

Operation of lights, foglamps, and driving lights.

Climate control

Overview of climate control systems

Operating the climate control system

Detailed instructions for using climate control functions.

Driving and parking

Driving

Tips on driving, AUTOTRONIC, ECO start/stop, and hill start assist.

Manual transmission

AUTOTRONIC

Explanation of the automatic transmission, selector lever, and drive programs.

Refuelling

Safety notes, fuel types, and procedure for refuelling the vehicle.

Driving tips

Driving systems

Information on Cruise Control, SPEEDTRONIC, PARKTRONIC, and Active Parking Assist.

Trailer towing

Safety notes, general info, driving tips, and coupling/uncoupling trailers.

On-board computer and displays

Menus and submenus

Navigation through the on-board computer menus and settings.

Display messages

Troubleshooting guide for various warning and system messages.

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster

Explanation of the meaning and causes of dashboard warning lamps.

Maintenance and care

Engine compartment

Procedures for opening the bonnet and checking fluids.

Maintenance

Breakdown assistance

Flat tyre

Instructions for changing a wheel and using TIREFIT or spare wheel.

Battery

Jump-starting

Safety guidelines and step-by-step instructions for jump-starting.

Towing and tow-starting

Safety rules and procedures for towing or tow-starting the vehicle.

Tyres and wheels

Important safety notes

Critical safety information regarding tyres and wheels.

Directives to be observed

Maintenance and care of wheels and tyres

Tyre pressure

Recommended pressures and procedures for checking and adjusting.

Technical data

Vehicle data

Specifications and dimensions for various A-Class models.

Trailer tow hitch