2012 Mercedes-Benz A176

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10167564Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement.
• 10167563The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
• 10167551Vehicle wanders to the left or right.
• 10167517The center stowage compartment does on close or open smoothly.
• 10167512ESP, BAS, PRE-SAFE, HOLD function, Hill-Start Assist and ESP trailer stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction. Also the adaptive brake lights, Adaptive Brake Assist and/or ATTENTION ASSIST may have failed or be deactivated. The brake system continues to operate with normal effectiveness. The support functions listed may have failed, but are available again after an ignition off/on cycle. One or more of the faults relating to the accelerator pedal (B37) listed under 'Control unit / Fault code' are stored in the engine control unit. Consequential faults may be stored in the ESP; see also under 'Control unit / Fault code'.
• 10167511Engine diagnosis warning lamp is active. One or more of the faults listed under 'Control unit / Fault code' relating to the throttle valve actuator (M16/6) and/or oxygen sensor (G3/1 and/or G3/2) are stored in the engine control unit.
• 10167510The vehicle cannot be started The vehicle may start by itself shortly after the startup attempt with a delay, as the relay can be late closing. and/or The gear selection is displayed, but no gear is engaged. Gear selection is not possible. and/or Rear window wiper inoperative. and/or Various fault codes concerning disrupted communication paths are stored and/or the corresponding control units are not displayed in the quick test. Affected control units include the transmission control unit, electronic ignition lock, driver SAM, engine control unit, Lane Keeping Assist, Distronic.
• 10167495Coolant warning message in the instrument cluster although the coolant level is OK
• 10167019Blind Spot Assist inoperative.
• 10167018Blind Spot Assist may warn for no obvious reason (visual and then acoustic warning message).
• 10166089Noises from the cushion frame or seat adjuster Important note: Also perform the remedial actions if you are performing further work on - the cushion frame (91A27, 91N27) - the seat adjuster (91030) so that follow-up repairs can be ruled out at an early stage. When performing the work, take into account the VIN end number and the production breakpoint.
• 10165847Diverse fault messages in instrument cluster. Distronic, ESP, tire pressure monitoring, engine indicator lamp Diverse CAN communication errors stored in quick test Possible malfunctions in Parktronic or Active Parking Assist. Possible malfunctions of PTC heater booster.
• 10160720MBUX multimedia system: The central display turns dark, interference noise emitted from speakers
• 10160622Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
• 10158308COMAND Online: Some contacts on the telephone are not found via voice control.
• 10158288Noises Made by M133 Exhaust Gas Flap
• 10158285Noise complaints from backrest locks (2nd seat row)
• 10158284Pop-up roof: Glass roof jams or cannot be opened, drive unit makes rattling noises
• 10158269COMAND Online: After map update is aborted, navigation no longer functions
• 10158255BR117, BR156, BR176, BR242, and BT246 - Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.
• 10158250Garmin MAP PILOT: Traffic information service and possibly voice control inoperative after navigation software update using Download Manager version 2.0.29 or 2.0.30
• 10158216Message "SOS - Service Not Activated" in instrument cluster
• 10158209Instrument panel noises in area of instrument cluster faceplate in BR 117 / 156 / 176
• 10158199Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.
• 10157073Vehicle does not start, battery discharged.
• 10155147Ambient lighting remains white
• 10155138Software update for electronic ignition lock may not be possible
• 10155137After blocking a key track, the existing key may no longer function
• 10155132MBUX multimedia system: The central display turns dark, interference noise from speakers
• 10155129Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
• 10154028Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
• 10154026Audio 20: Apple CarPlay displays pixelated image
• 10152004SOS nonfunctional message in instrument cluster and/or head unit
• 10152001NTG5*1, Audio 20 - after ECO start/stop, USB music stick is reloaded and music playback begins at track 1.
• 10151998MBUX multimedia system: Empty popup after sending a POI via Send2Car
• 10151995Supplemental restraint system (SRS) lamp in instrument cluster lights up; fault code B000213 and/or B000113 is logged in the SRS control unit
• 10151984Air conditioning system heating instead of cooling
• 10151963Info-Call/S24H-Call/MB Contact: Change of language setting at customer request
• 10151955Fault B214B72; B214F11; B214F73 Current and Stored
• 10151947Course of action when fuel tank on model series 177 is overfilled because of malfunctioning fuel dispenser

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