Vehicle Maintenance Mercedes A-Class (W168)
Car care
Car wash Environmental protection laws prohibit car washing in non-designated locations. If the car is often washed in automatic car washes, the rotating brushes of the...
Car wash Environmental protection laws prohibit car washing in non-designated locations. If the car is often washed in automatic car washes, the rotating brushes of the...
Starting the engine using a booster battery
Precautionary measures If the prescribed procedure is not followed, there is a risk of burns from acid escaping from the battery. In addition, there is a risk of injury...
Precautionary measures If the prescribed procedure is not followed, there is a risk of burns from acid escaping from the battery. In addition, there is a risk of injury...
Towing a car
The tow rope must only be attached to the installed tow hooks. Towing Rules 1. Turn on the ignition on the towed vehicle. This is necessary for the steering, direction...
The tow rope must only be attached to the installed tow hooks. Towing Rules 1. Turn on the ignition on the towed vehicle. This is necessary for the steering, direction...
Poddomkrachivanie car
To perform a large number of maintenance and repair work on the car, it must be installed on stands or raised with a jack or lift. firm «Mercedes» for A-class vehicles,...
To perform a large number of maintenance and repair work on the car, it must be installed on stands or raised with a jack or lift. firm «Mercedes» for A-class vehicles,...
Maintenance — list of works
Notifying the driver and monitoring the timing of maintenance is carried out by the computer program Aktive Service System, abbreviated «ASSYST». Service intervals are...
Notifying the driver and monitoring the timing of maintenance is carried out by the computer program Aktive Service System, abbreviated «ASSYST». Service intervals are...
Maintenance — work
This chapter discusses all the maintenance work of various systems, components and assemblies of the car, which must be performed as part of the maintenance. The...
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This chapter discusses all the maintenance work of various systems, components and assemblies of the car, which must be performed as part of the maintenance. The...
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Engine Compartment — Visual Inspection
It is necessary to carry out a visual check of the condition of the following pipelines, hoses, as well as their connections and make sure that they are tight, free of...
It is necessary to carry out a visual check of the condition of the following pipelines, hoses, as well as their connections and make sure that they are tight, free of...
Engine oil and oil filter — change
Required special equipment: A) if oil is taken, then oil sampling device; oil collection container; b) if the oil drains viewing pit or lift and dummy goats; overhead...
Required special equipment: A) if oil is taken, then oil sampling device; oil collection container; b) if the oil drains viewing pit or lift and dummy goats; overhead...
Coolant — level check
Necessary materials: antifreeze; distilled water. Examination The coolant level should be checked regularly, approximately every 4 weeks and at least before any long...
Necessary materials: antifreeze; distilled water. Examination The coolant level should be checked regularly, approximately every 4 weeks and at least before any long...
Coolant — Concentration Check
Required instrumentation: hydrometer for measuring coolant concentration or HAZET 4810-B measuring device for checking electrolyte density and coolant concentration. A...
Required instrumentation: hydrometer for measuring coolant concentration or HAZET 4810-B measuring device for checking electrolyte density and coolant concentration. A...
V-belt — condition check
1. Turn off the ignition. The gearbox must be in neutral. 2. Disconnect the plug 1 of the crankshaft position sensor 2 so that when the engine is turned by the starter,...
1. Turn off the ignition. The gearbox must be in neutral. 2. Disconnect the plug 1 of the crankshaft position sensor 2 so that when the engine is turned by the starter,...
Exhaust System — Visual Inspection
Attention! There is a risk of injury when jacking up the vehicle and placing it on jack stands. For this reason, be sure to familiarize yourself with the safety...
Attention! There is a risk of injury when jacking up the vehicle and placing it on jack stands. For this reason, be sure to familiarize yourself with the safety...
Spark plugs — removal and installation
Cars with a gasoline engine Required tools: long candle wrench 16 mm (e.g. HAZET 4766) with tube outer diameter 23 mm (see illustration 12.0). Necessary materials: 4...
Cars with a gasoline engine Required tools: long candle wrench 16 mm (e.g. HAZET 4766) with tube outer diameter 23 mm (see illustration 12.0). Necessary materials: 4...
Fuel filter — removal and installation
Attention! No open flame near the workplace! No smoking! The workplace must be equipped with a fire extinguisher! Make sure the workplace is well ventilated. Fuel fumes...
Attention! No open flame near the workplace! No smoking! The workplace must be equipped with a fire extinguisher! Make sure the workplace is well ventilated. Fuel fumes...
Air filter — filter element replacement
Necessary materials: replaceable filter element. Removing 1. Remove 5 screws (see arrows in illustration) using the end insert T25 for the Tox head bolts that secure the...
Necessary materials: replaceable filter element. Removing 1. Remove 5 screws (see arrows in illustration) using the end insert T25 for the Tox head bolts that secure the...
Transmission. main gear
In accordance with the maintenance plan, the following works must be performed on these units: SHRUS covers. Perform a visual health check. Gearbox and differential....
In accordance with the maintenance plan, the following works must be performed on these units: SHRUS covers. Perform a visual health check. Gearbox and differential....
Transmission — visual inspection for tightness
No special tools are required. Necessary materials: gearbox oil approved by Mercedes-Benz. Examination Transmission oil leaks are possible in the following places: at...
No special tools are required. Necessary materials: gearbox oil approved by Mercedes-Benz. Examination Transmission oil leaks are possible in the following places: at...
Suspension and steering
In accordance with the maintenance plan, the following work must be performed on this unit: Hydraulic power steering. Check fluid level and top up if necessary. If the...
In accordance with the maintenance plan, the following work must be performed on this unit: Hydraulic power steering. Check fluid level and top up if necessary. If the...
Steering collars — check
No special tool required. Examination Attention! Jacking up a vehicle or placing it on jack stands is dangerous. Therefore, it is recommended that you familiarize...
No special tool required. Examination Attention! Jacking up a vehicle or placing it on jack stands is dangerous. Therefore, it is recommended that you familiarize...
Ball joint caps — check
Special tools and fixtures are not required. Attention! Jacking up a vehicle or placing it on jack stands is dangerous. Therefore, it is recommended that you familiarize...
Special tools and fixtures are not required. Attention! Jacking up a vehicle or placing it on jack stands is dangerous. Therefore, it is recommended that you familiarize...
Power steering — fluid level check
Necessary materials: Mercedes-Benz approved hydraulic fluid or ATF oil. ATF = transmission fluid for automatic transmissions. Examination Check conditions: the car must...
Necessary materials: Mercedes-Benz approved hydraulic fluid or ATF oil. ATF = transmission fluid for automatic transmissions. Examination Check conditions: the car must...
Play of a support of a trailing arm of a back suspension bracket — check
Vehicles up to Identification No. ***515 389 inclusive. Attention! Jacking up a vehicle or placing it on jack stands is dangerous. Therefore, it is recommended that you...
Vehicles up to Identification No. ***515 389 inclusive. Attention! Jacking up a vehicle or placing it on jack stands is dangerous. Therefore, it is recommended that you...
Brakes, tires, wheels
In accordance with the maintenance plan, the following work must be carried out: Brake system. Visually check the tightness and condition of pipelines, hoses, brake...
In accordance with the maintenance plan, the following work must be carried out: Brake system. Visually check the tightness and condition of pipelines, hoses, brake...
Brake Fluid — Level Check
Necessary tools and materials: DOT 4 specification brake fluid. Examination Expansion tank 1 with brake fluid is located at the rear of the engine compartment on the...
Necessary tools and materials: DOT 4 specification brake fluid. Examination Expansion tank 1 with brake fluid is located at the rear of the engine compartment on the...
Brake Pads — Check Residual Thickness
The remaining thickness of the lining of the outer brake pads can be checked through the hole in the rim, if the vehicle equipment allows this (see illustration 24.0)....
The remaining thickness of the lining of the outer brake pads can be checked through the hole in the rim, if the vehicle equipment allows this (see illustration 24.0)....
Brake pads for drum brakes — checking the remaining thickness
Attention! There is a risk of injury if the vehicle is jacked up or placed on jack stands. Therefore, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the safety...
Attention! There is a risk of injury if the vehicle is jacked up or placed on jack stands. Therefore, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the safety...
Parking brake — function check, running in and adjustment
The drive of the parking brake pads is carried out by means of cable rods. Checking the parking brake 1. Carry out a test drive and stop on a sloping road. 2. Apply the...
The drive of the parking brake pads is carried out by means of cable rods. Checking the parking brake 1. Carry out a test drive and stop on a sloping road. 2. Apply the...
Brake Fluid — Change
Required tools: consignment key for unscrewing the fitting for bleeding the hydraulic drive of the brake mechanism; transparent hose with an inner diameter of 6 mm;...
Required tools: consignment key for unscrewing the fitting for bleeding the hydraulic drive of the brake mechanism; transparent hose with an inner diameter of 6 mm;...
Wheels and tires
Depending on the model and equipment, MERCEDES A-class vehicles can be equipped with tubeless radial tires and discs of different sizes. When installing tires or wheels...
Depending on the model and equipment, MERCEDES A-class vehicles can be equipped with tubeless radial tires and discs of different sizes. When installing tires or wheels...
Body — interior equipment
In accordance with the maintenance work plan, the following must be done: Hood. Lubricate the hinges. Seat belts. Check condition and performance. Cars without air...
In accordance with the maintenance work plan, the following must be done: Hood. Lubricate the hinges. Seat belts. Check condition and performance. Cars without air...
Seat Belts — Visual Check
Attention! The noise that occurs when the seat belts are retracted is due to the operation of the automatic belt winder. Never lubricate the mechanism to eliminate these...
Attention! The noise that occurs when the seat belts are retracted is due to the operation of the automatic belt winder. Never lubricate the mechanism to eliminate these...
Dust/combination filter — replacement
Special adaptations and tools are not required. Necessary materials: depending on the configuration, an anti-dust filter or a combined one. Attention! Cars with air...
Special adaptations and tools are not required. Necessary materials: depending on the configuration, an anti-dust filter or a combined one. Attention! Cars with air...
Drawbar — check, clean, lubricate
Required consumables: fluid gear oil, engine oil, multipurpose grease. Cleaning 1. Remove the cap that covers the hole for the ball head towbar pin. 2. Remove the tow...
Required consumables: fluid gear oil, engine oil, multipurpose grease. Cleaning 1. Remove the cap that covers the hole for the ball head towbar pin. 2. Remove the tow...
Electrical Equipment — Maintenance
In accordance with the maintenance plan, the following work must be carried out: Signal lamps, symbol lamps and interior and trunk lamps. Check functionality. Outdoor...
In accordance with the maintenance plan, the following work must be carried out: Signal lamps, symbol lamps and interior and trunk lamps. Check functionality. Outdoor...
Windshield wipers — checking the rubber bands of the brushes
1. Take away levers of a screen wiper forward and establish brushes vertically. 2. Wipe the rubber bands of the brushes with a soft cloth dampened with window washer...
1. Take away levers of a screen wiper forward and establish brushes vertically. 2. Wipe the rubber bands of the brushes with a soft cloth dampened with window washer...
Battery — electrolyte level check
Necessary tools and materials: distilled water. Checking and increasing the electrolyte level The amount of electrolyte in a battery installed as standard at the factory...
Necessary tools and materials: distilled water. Checking and increasing the electrolyte level The amount of electrolyte in a battery installed as standard at the factory...
Service notification and control device
After carrying out scheduled maintenance work, the previous service message must be deleted from the display on the instrument panel and the due date for the next...
After carrying out scheduled maintenance work, the previous service message must be deleted from the display on the instrument panel and the due date for the next...
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