Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2012 - 2018)

Complete coverage for your vehicle
Written from hands-on experience gained from the complete strip-down and rebuild of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Haynes can help you understand, care for and repair your Mercedes-Benz A-Class. We do it ourselves to help you do-it-yourself, and whatever your mechanical ability, the practical step-by-step explanations, linked to over 900 photos, will help you get the job done right. Regular servicing and maintenance of your Mercedes-Benz A-Class can help maintain its resale value, save you money, and make it safer to drive.
Printed manual
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Online manual & videos
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Choose the Haynes manual that is right for you with our complete comparison guide | Printed manualThe original and best, delivered to your door | Online manualA feature-loaded digital edition of the original manual |
MaintenanceSimple weekly checks and servicing guides to keep you on the road | Printed manual | Digital manual |
Servicing Complete, fully illustrated step-by-step guides | Printed manual | Digital manual |
Easy search Find the task you are looking for quickly | Printed manual | Digital manual |
Print-at-home Take the sections you need to the workshop | Printed manual | Digital manual |
Wiring Easy-to-read electrical diagrams | Printed manual | Digital manual |
Colour photosWhich can be enlarged | Printed manual | Digital manual |
Watch and learn Video tutorials for many common tasks | Printed manual | Digital manual |
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Videos included with this online manual
- Air filter change
- Alternator replacement
- Auxiliary belt replacement
- Battery removal & replacement
- Coolant replacement
- Driveshaft removal and installation
- Engine oil and filter change
- Fluid level checks
- Front brake pads replacement
- Front suspension strut replacement
- Fusebox and diagnostic socket locations
- Headlight bulbs replacement
- Pollen filter replacement
- Oxygen sensor replacement
- Rear brake pads replacement
- Rear shock absorber replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Starter motor replacement
- Rear light cluster bulbs replacement
- Wiper blade replacement
What's covered
Petrol & Diesel (Hatchback)
W176 Series - commonly known as 'third generation' or 'Mark 3': A160, A180, A200 & A220
Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6 litre (1595cc) Sept 2012 - Feb 2018
Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5 litre (1461cc) Sept 2012 - Feb 2018
Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.8 litre (1796cc) Sept 2012 - Feb 2018
Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.1 litre (2143cc) Sept 2012 - Feb 2018
Does NOT cover 2.0 litre (A250) petrol models, '4Matic' (4WD) transmission, or performance A45 AMG models
Table of contents
Contents
Safety First!
Roadside repairs
Chapter 1: Routine maintenance and servicing
Chapter 2: Engine in-car repair procedures
Chapter 3: Cooling, heating and ventilation systems
Chapter 4: Fuel and exhaust systems
Chapter 5: Starting and charging systems
Chapter 6: Engine and emission control systems
Chapter 7: Transmission - manual and semi-automatic
Chapter 8: Clutch and driveshafts
Chapter 9: Braking system
Chapter 10: Suspension and steering
Chapter 11: Bodywork and fittings
Chapter 12: Body electrical systems
Wiring diagrams
Print manual
Online manual
With a Haynes Online Manual in an online format you get all the trusted content of a printed manual, with additional features to help you get the job done. Take your entire manual with you on every journey.
Key features:
- All colour step-by-step guides for over 200 jobs with 700+ photos
- Image zoom feature for close-up view of jobs
- Brand-new “how to” video tutorials covering key repair tasks
- Print complete sections to take with you into the workshop
- Troubleshooting section – quickly find the cause of a problem
- Colour wiring diagrams help track problems quickly and easily
- Easy search feature – find your job fast
- Dictionary of automotive terms
- Quick links to popular DIY tasks and other jobs linked to your task
- Conversion calculator – imperial and metric units