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Useful information ............................ 394  
Information on technical data ......... 394  
Vehicle electronics ........................... 394  
Identification plates ......................... 396  
Service products and capacities ..... 396  
Vehicle data ....................................... 404  
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 405  
Vehicle electronics  
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Useful information  
tional safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an  
accident.  
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.  
You should have all work on electrical and  
electronic components carried out at a quali-  
fied specialist workshop.  
WARNING  
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If you operate RF transmitters incorrectly in  
the vehicle, the electromagnetic radiation  
could interfere with the vehicle electronics,  
e.g.:  
i Read the information on qualified special-  
ist workshops: (Y page 24).  
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if the RF transmitter is not connected to an  
exterior aerial  
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the exterior aerial has been fitted incor-  
Information on technical data  
rectly or is not a low-reflection type  
This could jeopardise the operating safety of  
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.  
i The technical data was determined in  
accordance with EU Directives. All data  
applies to the vehicle's standard equip-  
ment. The data may therefore differ for  
vehicles with optional equipment. You can  
obtain further information from a  
Have the low-reflection exterior aerial fitted at  
a qualified specialist workshop. When oper-  
ating RF transmitters in the vehicle, always  
connect them to the low-reflection exterior  
aerial.  
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.  
! The operating permit may be invalidated if  
the instructions for installation and use of  
RF transmitters are not observed.  
In particular, the following conditions must  
be complied with:  
Vehicle electronics  
Tampering with the engine electron-  
ics  
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only approved wavebands may be used.  
observe the maximum permissible out-  
put in these wavebands.  
only approved aerial positions may be  
! Only have work carried out on the engine  
electronics and its associated parts, such  
as control units, sensors, actuating com-  
ponents and connector leads, at a qualified  
specialist workshop. Vehicle components  
may otherwise wear more quickly and the  
vehicle's operating permit may be invalida-  
ted.  
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used.  
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation  
may cause damage to your health and to the  
health of others. The use of an exterior aerial  
takes into consideration the scientific discus-  
sion surrounding the possible health risk  
posed by electromagnetic fields.  
Retrofitting two-way radios and  
mobile phones (RF transmitters)  
Observe the notes on operating mobile  
phones (Y page 318).  
WARNING  
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If RF transmitters are tampered with or not  
properly retrofitted, the electromagnetic radi-  
ation they emit can interfere with the vehicle  
electronics. This may jeopardise the opera-  
The following aerial positions may be used for  
the correct installation of RF transmitters:  
Vehicle electronics  
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The maximum transmission output (PEAK) at  
the base of the aerial must not exceed the  
following values:  
Waveband  
Maximum  
transmission  
output  
Short wave  
3 - 54 MHz  
100 W  
30 W  
50 W  
10 W  
35 W  
10 W  
4 m waveband  
74 - 88 MHz  
Approved aerial positions  
:
Front roof area  
2 m waveband  
144 - 174 MHz  
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Rear roof area  
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Rear wing  
i On vehicles with panorama sliding sun-  
roof, fitting an aerial to the front or rear roof  
area is not permitted.  
On the rear wing, it is recommended that  
you position the aerial on the side of the  
vehicle closest to the centre of the road.  
Trunked radio/Tetra  
380 - 460 MHz  
70 cm waveband  
400 - 460 MHz  
Mobile communications  
(2G/3G/4G)  
Use Technical Specification ISO/TS 21609  
(Road Vehicles – "EMC guidelines for fitting  
aftermarket radio frequency transmitting  
equipment") when retrofitting RF (radio fre-  
quency) transmitters. Comply with the legal  
requirements for add-on parts.  
If your vehicle has fittings for two-way radio  
equipment, use the power supply or aerial  
connections intended for use with the basic  
wiring. Be sure to observe the manufacturer's  
additional instructions when installing.  
The following can be used in the vehicle with-  
out restrictions:  
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RF transmitters with a maximum transmis-  
sion output of up to 100 mW  
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RF transmitters with transmitter frequen-  
cies in the 380 - 410 MHz waveband and a  
maximum transmission output of up to 2 W  
(trunked radio/Tetra)  
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Mobile telephones (2G/3G/4G)  
Deviations with respect to wavebands, maxi-  
mum transmission outputs or aerial positions  
must be approved by Mercedes-Benz.  
There are no restrictions when positioning the  
aerial on the outside of the vehicle for the fol-  
lowing wavebands:  
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Trunked radio/Tetra  
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70 cm waveband  
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2G/3G/4G  
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Service products and capacities  
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from the data shown here. You can find the  
data applicable to your vehicle on the vehi-  
cle's identification plate.  
Identification plates  
Vehicle identification plate with vehi-  
cle identification number (VIN)  
Vehicle identification number (VIN)  
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Open the front right-hand door.  
You will see vehicle identification plate :.  
X
Slide the right-hand front seat to its rear-  
most position.  
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Fold floor covering : upwards.  
VIN ; can be seen.  
The VIN can also be found on the vehicle  
identification plate (Y page 396).  
Only for certain countries: the VIN can also be  
found at the lower edge of the windscreen.  
Engine number  
Example: vehicles with a trailer tow hitch  
The engine number is stamped into the crank-  
case. You can obtain further information from  
any qualified specialist workshop.  
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Vehicle identification plate  
Vehicle manufacturer (Daimler AG)  
EU type approval number (only for certain  
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countries)  
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VIN  
Service products and capacities  
Important safety notes  
A
Maximum permissible gross vehicle  
weight (kg)  
B
Maximum permissible gross weight of  
vehicle/trailer combination (kg) (only for  
specific countries)  
Maximum permissible front axle load (kg)  
Maximum permissible rear axle load (kg)  
WARNING  
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Service product can be poisonous and haz-  
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.  
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Observe the instructions on the respective  
original container when using, storing and dis-  
posing off service products. Always store ser-  
vice products in the sealed original container.  
Always keep service products out of the reach  
of children.  
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Paint code  
i The data shown on the vehicle identifica-  
tion plate is example data. This data is dif-  
ferent for every vehicle and can deviate  
Service products and capacities  
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Environmental note  
Fuel  
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Dispose of service products in an environ-  
mentally-responsible manner.  
Important safety notes  
WARNING  
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Service products include the following:  
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel  
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-  
sion.  
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Fuels  
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Lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)  
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You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating  
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine  
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before  
refuelling.  
Coolant  
Brake fluid  
Windscreen washer fluid  
Climate control system refrigerant  
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Components and service products must be  
matched. Only use products recommended  
by Mercedes-Benz. Damage which is caused  
by the use of products which have not been  
recommended is not covered by the  
Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill ges-  
tures. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz  
Owner's Manual in the appropriate section.  
WARNING  
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Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health.  
There is a danger of injury.  
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact  
with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel  
vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil-  
dren.  
If you or others come into contact with fuel,  
observe the following:  
You can identify service products approved  
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-  
tions on the container:  
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Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin  
with water and soap immediately.  
If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor-  
oughly with clean water immediately. Seek  
immediate medical attention.  
If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-  
cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.  
Change any clothing that has come into  
contact with fuel immediately.  
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MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)  
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MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)  
Other designations or recommendations indi-  
cate a level of quality or a specification in  
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.  
MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been  
approved by Mercedes-Benz.  
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Other identifications, for example:  
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0 W-30  
5 W-30  
Tank capacity  
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The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary,  
depending on the vehicle equipment.  
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5 W-40  
i Further information can be obtained from  
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on  
the Internet at  
Model  
Total capa-  
city  
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY  
Edition  
40.0 l  
or  
A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY  
Edition  
50.0 l  
All other models  
50.0 l  
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Service products and capacities  
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M85 (petrol with 85% methanol)  
M100 (100% methanol)  
Petrol with additives containing metal  
Diesel  
Model  
Of which  
reserve fuel  
Mercedes-AMG vehicles  
All other models  
Approx.  
8.0 l  
Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom-  
mended for your vehicle.  
Approx.  
6.0 l  
Usually you will find information about the  
fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the  
label on the petrol pump, ask the filling sta-  
tion staff.  
A 200, A 250, A 250 4MATIC, A 250 Sport:  
as a temporary measure, if the recommended  
fuel is not available, you may also use regular  
unleaded petrol with an octane rating of  
93 RON.  
All other models: as a temporary measure, if  
the recommended fuel is not available, you  
may also use regular unleaded petrol with an  
octane rating of 91 RON. This may reduce  
engine performance and increase fuel con-  
sumption. Avoid driving at full throttle and  
sudden acceleration. Never refuel using fuel  
with a lower RON.  
Petrol  
Fuel grade  
! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a  
petrol engine. Do not switch on the ignition  
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong  
fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel  
system. Even small amounts of the wrong  
fuel can result in damage to the fuel system  
and the engine. Notify a qualified specialist  
workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel  
lines drained completely.  
! Only refuel using unleaded petrol with at  
least 95 RON that conforms to the Euro-  
pean standard EN 228 or E DIN 51626-1 or  
an equivalent specification.  
Fuel of this specification may contain up to  
10% ethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for use  
with E10 fuel. You may refuel your vehicle  
using E10 fuel.  
Fuel that does not conform to EN 228 or  
E DIN 51626–1 can lead to increased wear  
as well as damage to the engine and  
exhaust system.  
i In some countries, the available petrol  
may not be sufficiently low in sulphur. This  
fuel can temporarily produce unpleasant  
odours, especially on short journeys. As  
soon as sulphur-free fuel (sulphur content  
< 10 ppm) is used for refuelling, the odours  
are reduced.  
Information on refuelling (Y page 181).  
Mercedes-AMG vehicles  
i E10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.  
Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10  
fuel. You may refuel your vehicle using E10  
fuel.  
!
Only refuel using super unleaded petrol  
with at least 98 RON, that conforms to the  
European standard EN 228 or E DIN  
51626-1 or an equivalent specification.  
You can otherwise impair engine output or  
damage the engine.  
! Only use the fuel recommended. Operat-  
ing the vehicle with other fuels can lead to  
engine failure.  
Fuel of this specification may contain up to  
10% ethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for use  
with E10 fuel. You may refuel your vehicle  
using E10 fuel.  
! Do not use the following:  
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E85 (petrol with 85% ethanol)  
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E100 (100% ethanol)  
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M15 (petrol with 15% methanol)  
M30 (petrol with 30% methanol)  
! As a temporary measure, if the recom-  
mended fuel is not available, you may also  
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Service products and capacities  
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Diesel  
use unleaded petrol with an octane rating  
of 95 RON. This may reduce engine per-  
formance and increase fuel consumption.  
As much as possible, avoid driving at full  
throttle.  
Fuel grade  
WARNING  
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If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash  
point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of  
pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running,  
components in the exhaust system may over-  
heat unnoticed. There is a risk of fire.  
! As a temporary measure, if the recom-  
mended fuel is not available, you may also  
use unleaded petrol in emergencies with an  
octane rating of 91 RON.  
Never refuel with petrol. Never add petrol to  
diesel fuel.  
Doing so results in noticeably higher fuel  
consumption, and the engine power output  
is noticeably reduced. Avoid driving at full  
throttle.  
If no fuel other than petrol with 91 RON or a  
lower grade is available, you should have  
the vehicle adapted to run on this fuel at a  
qualified specialist workshop.  
! When refuelling, only use diesel fuel that  
conforms to the European standard EN 590  
or is of equivalent quality. Fuel that does  
not conform to EN 590 can lead to  
increased wear as well as damage to the  
engine and exhaust system.  
Additives  
! Do not use the following:  
! Operating the engine with fuel additives  
added later can lead to engine failure. Do  
not mix fuel additives with fuel. This does  
not include additives for the removal and  
prevention of residue build-up. Petrol must  
only be mixed with additives recommended  
by Mercedes-Benz. Observe the instruc-  
tions for use in the product description.  
More information about recommended  
additives can be obtained from any  
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marine diesel  
heating oil  
bio-diesel  
vegetable oil  
petrol  
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paraffin  
kerosene  
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and  
do not use any special additives. Other-  
wise, engine damage may occur.  
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.  
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use  
fuel brands that have additives.  
! Vehicles with diesel particle filters: in  
countries outside the EU, only use low sul-  
phur Euro diesel with a sulphur content of  
under 50 ppm. Otherwise, the emission  
control system could be damaged.  
The quality of the fuel available in some coun-  
tries may not be sufficient. Residue could  
build up in the injection system as a result. In  
this case, in consultation with a Mercedes-  
Benz Service Centre, the petrol may be mixed  
with the cleaning additive recommended by  
Mercedes-Benz. Always observe the notes  
and mixing ratios specified on the container.  
! Vehicles without a diesel particle fil-  
ter: in countries where only diesel fuel with  
a high sulphur content is available, you will  
need to carry out your vehicle's oil change  
at shorter intervals. More information  
about the interval for oil change can be  
obtained from any qualified specialist  
workshop.  
Usually you will find information about the  
fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the  
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Service products and capacities  
400  
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label on the petrol pump, ask the filling sta-  
tion staff.  
in mountainous terrain  
when towing a trailer  
Information on refuelling (Y page 181).  
i Only for certain countries: you can find  
the current consumption and emissions  
values of your vehicle in the COC docu-  
ments (EU Certificate of Conformity).  
These documents are delivered with your  
vehicle.  
The consumption figures were, in each  
case, based on the currently applicable ver-  
sion:  
Low outside temperatures  
In winter months, diesel fuel with an improved  
cold flow quality is available. In Europe, the  
EN 590 standard defines various climate-  
dependent temperature categories. Malfunc-  
tions can be avoided by refuelling with diesel  
fuel that corresponds to the climatic specifi-  
cations outlined in EN 590. At unusually low  
outside temperatures, it is possible that the  
flow characteristics of the diesel fuel could be  
insufficient. Accordingly, diesel fuel from  
warmer areas may not be suitable for opera-  
tion in colder climatic conditions.  
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for vehicles that comply with standards  
up to and including the EURO 4 standard,  
in accordance with EU Directive  
80/1268/EEC  
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for vehicles that comply with or exceed  
the EURO 5 standard, in accordance with  
Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007  
Deviations from these values may occur  
under normal operating conditions.  
i Further information on country-specific  
fuel properties and fuel types with low-tem-  
perature resistance can be obtained from  
oil companies, e.g. at filling stations.  
Fuel consumption information  
Engine oil  
Environmental note  
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General notes  
CO2 (carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien-  
tists believe to be principally responsible for  
global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your  
vehicle's CO2 emissions are directly related to  
fuel consumption and therefore depend on:  
When handling engine oil, observe the impor-  
tant safety notes on service products  
(Y page 396).  
The quality of the engine oil is decisive for the  
function and service life of an engine. After  
extensive tests, Mercedes-Benz approves  
engine oils that correspond to the current  
technical standard.  
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efficient use of the fuel by the engine  
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driving style  
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other non-technical factors, such as envi-  
ronmental influences, road conditions or  
traffic flow  
You can minimise your vehicle's CO2 emis-  
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-  
iced regularly.  
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved  
engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz  
engines.  
Further information on tested and approved  
engine oils can be obtained from any  
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Mercedes-  
Benz recommends that you have the oil  
change carried out at a qualified specialist  
workshop. Mercedes-Benz approval is indica-  
ted on the oil container by the inscription  
"MB-Freigabe" or "MB-Approval" and the cor-  
responding designation, e.g. MB-Freigabe or  
MB-Approval 229.51.  
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the  
following situations:  
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at very low outside temperatures  
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in urban traffic  
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on short journeys  
Service products and capacities  
401  
You can call up an overview of approved  
engine oils on the Internet at  
ing the designation, e.g. 229.5.  
The table shows which engine oils have been  
approved for your vehicle.  
You can find the correct values for your model  
with the help of the VIN on the vehicle iden-  
tification plate (Y page 396).  
Petrol engines: in certain countries, differ-  
ent engine oils can be used, provided that the  
maintenance intervals are reduced. For more  
information, please contact a qualified spe-  
cialist workshop.  
i If the engine oils listed in the table are not  
available, you may add the following engine  
oils until the next oil change:  
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Petrol engines: MB-Freigabe or MB-  
Approval 229.1, 229.3 or ACEA A3  
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Diesel engines: MB-Freigabe or MB-  
Approval 229.1, 229.3, 229.5 or  
ACEA C3  
This must only be added once and the  
amount must not be greater than 1.0 l.  
Capacities  
The following values refer to an oil change,  
including the oil filter.  
Petrol engines  
MB-Freigabe  
or MB-  
Model  
Replacement  
amount  
Approval  
A 160  
A 180  
5.8 l  
All models  
229.5  
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY  
Edition  
A 200  
Diesel engines with a  
diesel particle filter  
MB-Freigabe  
or MB-  
Approval  
A 160 d  
A 180 d  
A 180 d BlueEFFI-  
CIENCY Edition  
4.5 l  
6.5 l  
A 160 d  
A 180 d  
A 180 d BlueEFFI-  
CIENCY Edition  
226.51,  
229.31,  
229.51, 229.52  
A 200 d  
A 220 d  
All other models  
228.51,  
229.31,  
229.51, 229.52  
Mercedes-AMG vehi-  
cles  
5.5 l  
5.6 l  
Diesel engines without MB-Freigabe  
All other models  
a diesel particle filter  
or MB-  
Approval  
Additives  
All models  
228.3, 228.5,  
228.51, 229.3,  
229.31, 229.5,  
229.51, 229.52  
! Do not use any additives with the engine  
oil. This could damage the engine.  
Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils  
for Mercedes-AMG vehicles.  
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Service products and capacities  
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Engine oil viscosity  
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-  
Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-  
Approval 331.0.  
Information about approved brake fluid can  
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-  
shop or on the Internet at  
i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at  
a qualified specialist workshop and the  
replacement confirmed in the Service  
Booklet.  
Viscosity describes the flow characteristics  
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity  
rating, it flows slowly; the lower the viscosity,  
the faster it flows.  
Coolant  
Important safety notes  
Engine oil selection is based on the respective  
outside temperatures and in accordance with  
the SAE classification (viscosity). The table  
shows you which SAE classifications are to be  
used. The low-temperature properties of  
engine oils can be significantly impaired dur-  
ing operation due to, for example, ageing or  
soot and fuel accretion. It is therefore  
WARNING  
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If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com-  
ponents in the engine compartment, it may  
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.  
Let the engine cool down before you top up  
the antifreeze. Make sure that antifreeze is  
not spilled next to the filler neck. Thoroughly  
clean the antifreeze from components before  
starting the engine.  
strongly recommended to observe regular oil  
changesusing anapprovedengine oil withthe  
appropriate SAE classification.  
! Only add coolant that has been premixed  
with the desired antifreeze protection. You  
could otherwise damage the engine.  
Brake fluid  
Further information on coolants can be  
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications  
for Service Products, MB Specifications for  
Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the Inter-  
Or contact a qualified specialist workshop.  
WARNING  
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The brake fluid continuously absorbs mois-  
ture from the air. This results in the boiling  
point of the brake fluid lowering. If the boiling  
point of the brake fluid is too low, vapour  
pockets may form when the brakes are sub-  
jected to a heavy load. This would impair brak-  
ing efficiency. There is a risk of an accident.  
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,  
even in countries where high temperatures  
prevail.  
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not  
sufficiently protected from corrosion and  
overheating.  
Have the brake fluid renewed at the prescri-  
bed intervals.  
When handling brake fluid, observe the  
important safety notes on service products  
(Y page 396).  
The brake fluid change intervals can be found  
in the Service Booklet.  
i Have the coolant regularly replaced at a  
qualified specialist workshop and the  
replacement confirmed in the Service  
Booklet.  
Service products and capacities  
403  
Comply with the important safety precautions  
for service products when handling coolant  
(Y page 396).  
Make sure the windscreen washer concen-  
trate does not come into contact with the filler  
neck.  
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-  
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It is responsible  
for the following:  
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for  
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or  
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid  
could damage the plastic lenses of the  
headlamps.  
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anti-corrosion protection  
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antifreeze protection  
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raising the boiling point  
! Do not use distilled or de-ionised water in  
the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, the  
level sensor may be damaged.  
If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in  
the correct concentration, the boiling point of  
the coolant during operation will be approx-  
imately 130 †.  
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-  
tion in the engine cooling system should:  
! Only the washer fluids SummerFit and  
WinterFit can be mixed. Otherwise, the  
spraying nozzles could become blocked.  
Comply with the important safety notes for  
service products when handling washer fluid  
(Y page 396).  
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be at least 50%. This will protect the engine  
cooling system against freezing down to  
approximately -37 †.  
At temperatures above freezing:  
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not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection  
down to -45 †). Heat will otherwise not be  
dissipated as effectively.  
Mercedes-Benz recommends coolant or anti-  
freeze/corrosion inhibitor concentrate in  
accordance with  
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Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture  
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-  
merFit.  
Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.  
At temperatures below freezing:  
MB Specifications for Service Products 310.1  
.
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Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture  
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter-  
Fit.  
For the correct mixing ratio refer to the  
information on the antifreeze reservoir.  
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil-  
led with a coolant mixture that ensures  
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-  
tion.  
i Add washer fluid concentrate, e.g. MB  
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer  
fluid all year round.  
i The coolant is checked at every mainte-  
nance interval at a qualified specialist  
workshop.  
Windscreen washer system  
Important safety notes  
WARNING  
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If windscreen washer concentrate comes into  
contact with hot components of the engine or  
the exhaust system, it can ignite. There is a  
risk of fire and injury.  
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Vehicle data  
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Vehicle data  
Model  
:
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Maxi-  
mum  
head-  
room  
Opening  
height  
General notes  
Please note that for the specified vehicle  
data:  
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the heights specified may vary as a result  
of:  
A 180 BlueEFFI-  
CIENCY Edition  
A 180 d BlueEF-  
FICIENCY Edi-  
tion  
1847 mm 1960 mm  
-
Tyres  
-
load  
-
condition of the suspension  
-
optional equipment  
A 180 d  
1847 mm 1975 mm  
1857 mm 1976 mm  
R
optional equipment reduces the maximum  
payload  
vehicle-specific weight information can be  
found on the vehicle identification plate  
(Y page 396)  
only for certain countries: you can find vehi-  
cle-specific vehicle data in the COC docu-  
ments (CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY)  
These documents are delivered with your  
vehicle.  
(176.012, vehi-  
cles with auto-  
matic transmis-  
sion)  
R
A 200  
A 200 d  
A 200 d 4MATIC  
A 220 d  
A 220 d 4MATIC  
R
A 220 4MATIC  
A 250  
1861 mm 1980 mm  
Dimensions and weights  
A 250 Sport  
A 250 4MATIC  
A 250 Sport  
4MATIC  
Mercedes-AMG  
vehicles  
1840 mm 1959 mm  
1856 mm 1975 mm  
All other models  
All models  
Vehicle width  
including exterior  
mirrors  
2022 mm  
1780 mm  
2699 mm  
Vehicle width  
excluding exterior  
mirrors  
Wheelbase  
Trailer tow hitch  
405  
All models  
Maximum boot load  
Maximum roof load  
100 kg  
100 kg  
Model  
Vehicle length  
Mercedes-AMG  
vehicles  
4367 mm  
All other models  
4292 mm  
Model  
Vehicle height  
A 180 BlueEFFI-  
CIENCY Edition  
A 180 d BlueEFFI-  
CIENCY Edition  
1418 mm  
:
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Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch  
Overhang dimension  
Rear axle centre line  
A 200  
A 200 d  
A 200 d 4MATIC  
A 220 d  
A 220 d 4MATIC  
1434 mm  
1438 mm  
Towing a trailer is not possible with all mod-  
els. For further information, see (Y page 231).  
For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the  
overhang dimension including protective cov-  
ering is 794 mm.  
A 220 4MATIC  
A 250  
A 250 4MATIC  
A 250 Sport  
A 250 Sport 4MATIC  
Mercedes-AMG  
vehicles  
1417 mm  
1433 mm  
All other models  
Trailer tow hitch  
Mounting dimensions  
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,  
changes to the engine cooling system may  
be necessary, depending on the vehicle  
type.  
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,  
observe the anchorage points on the chas-  
sis.  
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Trailer tow hitch  
406  
Trailer loads  
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 8%  
from a standstill)  
Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y page 231).  
Missing values were not available at the time of going to print.  
Manual transmission  
Automatic transmission  
A 160  
A 180  
1500 kg  
1500 kg  
1500 kg  
1500 kg  
1500 kg  
1200 kg  
1500 kg  
1500 kg  
A 200  
A 250  
A 160 d  
A 180 d (176.012)  
A 200 d  
1200 kg  
1500 kg  
1500 kg  
Manual transmission  
1500 kg  
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition  
Automatic transmission  
1500 kg  
A 200 d 4MATIC  
A 220 d  
1500 kg  
A 220 d 4MATIC  
A 220 4MATIC  
1500 kg  
1500 kg  
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12%  
from a standstill)  
Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y page 231).  
Missing values were not available at the time of going to print.  
Manual transmission  
Automatic transmission  
A 160  
A 180  
A 200  
A 250  
1200 kg  
1400 kg  
1200 kg  
1400 kg  
1500 kg  
Trailer tow hitch  
407  
Manual transmission  
1200 kg  
Automatic transmission  
1200 kg  
A 160 d  
A 180 d (176.012)  
A 200 d  
1200 kg  
1200 kg  
1500 kg  
1500 kg  
Manual transmission  
1200 kg  
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition  
Automatic transmission  
1500 kg  
A 200 d 4MATIC  
A 220 d  
1500 kg  
A 220 d 4MATIC  
A 220 4MATIC  
1500 kg  
1500 kg  
Permissible trailer load, unbraked  
Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y page 231).  
Missing values were not available at the time of going to print.  
Manual transmission  
Automatic transmission  
A 160  
A 180  
685 kg  
685 kg  
695 kg  
695 kg  
720 kg  
710 kg  
710 kg  
740 kg  
A 200  
A 250  
A 160 d  
A 180 d (176.012)  
A 200 d  
695 kg  
695 kg  
725 kg  
Manual transmission  
680 kg  
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition  
Automatic transmission  
A 200 d 4MATIC  
A 220 d  
750 kg  
740 kg  
Z
Trailer tow hitch  
408  
Automatic transmission  
A 220 d 4MATIC  
A 220 4MATIC  
750 kg  
750 kg  
Maximum drawbar noseweight  
! Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight.  
Do not use a noseweight of less than 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose.  
Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload.  
Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y page 231).  
The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load.  
Missing values were not available at the time of going to print.  
Manual transmission  
Automatic transmission  
A 160  
A 180  
75 kg  
75 kg  
75 kg  
75 kg  
75 kg  
75 kg  
75 kg  
75 kg  
A 200  
A 250  
A 160 d  
A 180 d (176.012)  
A 200 d  
75 kg  
75 kg  
75 kg  
Manual transmission  
75 kg  
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition  
Automatic transmission  
A 200 d 4MATIC  
A 220 d  
75 kg  
75 kg  
75 kg  
75 kg  
A 220 d 4MATIC  
A 220 4MATIC  
The actual noseweight may not be higher than the value which is given. The value can be found  
on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates. The lowest weight applies.  
You can attach carrier systems, e.g. bicycle racks or load-bearing implements, on the ball  
coupling. The maximum noseweight of 75 kg applies when using carrier systems on the ball  
coupling.  
Trailer tow hitch  
409  
Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer  
Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y page 231).  
Missing values were not available at the time of going to print.  
Manual transmission  
Automatic transmission  
A 160  
A 180  
990 kg  
990 kg  
960 kg  
960 kg  
970 kg  
970 kg  
970 kg  
960 kg  
A 200  
A 250  
A 160 d  
A 180 d (176.012)  
A 200 d  
990 kg  
990 kg  
985 kg  
Manual transmission  
980 kg  
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition  
Automatic transmission  
1000 kg  
A 200 d 4MATIC  
A 220 d  
960 kg  
A 220 d 4MATIC  
A 220 4MATIC  
1000 kg  
1020 kg  
Z
410  
411  
412  

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