2008 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK headlamp

4One-touch gearshifting.
....................93
Program selector button ...................94
Trailer towing. ................................... 95
Working on the vehicle .....................95
AUTOTRONIC
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually. ............................................... 243
Axle load, maximum permissible
..................................................... 287, 288B
Backrest Removing/fitting. ........................... 151
Bag hook............................................. 157
Ball coupling Fitting ............................................. 186
Removing....................................... .190
BAS (Brake Assist)............................... 55
Battery Changing (key).. .............................. 244
Charging. ........................................ 265
Checking (key). ............................... 244
Check lamp (key). ........................... 244
Disconnecting ................................. 264
Display message ............................. 213
Jump-starting. ................................. 266
Maintenance (vehicle)..................... 263
Reconnecting.................................. 266
Removing/fitting. ........................... 265
Vehicle battery. .............................. 263Belt force limiters
Activation.......................................... 37
Belt height adjustment ........................74
Belt tensioners Activation.......................................... 37
Belt warning.......................................... 74
Bonnet Bonnet catch .................................. 172
Opening/closing ............................ 171
Bonnet release lever
Release leve r.................................. 171
Brake Assist
see BAS
Brake fluid .......................................... 299
Display message ............................. 214
Brake lamps
Adaptive............................................ 56
Display message ............................. 217
Brakes
Parking brake................................... .89
Warning lamp..................................2 26
Brake system
Display message ............................. 213
Bulb
see Lamp
Bulbs
Brake lamp. .................................... 249
Cornering light. ............................... 247
Dipped-beam headlamps ................247
Licence plate lamp.......................... 250 Main-beam headlamps
...................247
Overview. ........................................ 245
Parking lamp.................................. .247
Replacing............................... .246, 248
Side lamp....................................... .247
Tail lamp ......................................... 249
Turn signal lamp. ....................248, 249 C
Calling up a malfunction see Message memory menu
Care..................................................... 192
Automatic car wash. .......................193
Exhaust tail pipes............................ 196
Headlamps. .................................... 194
High-pressure cleaners. ..................193
Parktronic. ...................................... 196
Plastic trim. .................................... 195
Rear window. .................................. 194
Side windows.................................. 194
Trailer tow hitch. ............................. 196
CD player/CD changer
Operating (on-board computer)
....................................................... 103
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 110
Key. .................................................. 60
Central locking/unlocking button ......61 Index
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Central unlocking
Key................................................... 60
Centre console
Lower section. .................................. 32
Upper section. .................................. 31
Changing a wheel
see Flat tyre
Child-proof locks
Rear doors. ....................................... 54
Children
Fastening seat belts.......................... 51
In the vehicle. ................................... 42
Restraint systems. ............................ 43
Child seat
Automatic recognition ......................45
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion). ............................................... 223
Integrated ......................................... 50
ISOFIX............................................... 48
Recommendations. ...........................47
Suitable positions. ............................ 46
Cigarette lighter................................. 162
Cleaning the windscreen ..................194
Cockpit Overview. .......................................... 22
COMAND............................................. 100
On-board computer. .......................100
see separate operating instructions
Constant headlamp mode
Setting (on-board computer).......... .108 Consumption statistics (on-board
computer)...........................................
111
Convenience closing ............................85
Convenience opening ........................... 84
Coolant ................................................ 175
Checking the level. .........................175
Display message ............213, 214, 215
Mixture ratio ................................... 297
Temperature gauge ...........................97
Cornering lights
Display message ............................. 216
Cruise control..................................... 114
Cup holder.......................................... 143 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Date
Setting (on-board computer).......... .108
Daytime driving lights
see Constant headlamp mode
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 109
Interior lighting (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 109
Diesel
Low outside temperatures. .............170Diesel engine
Winter driving. ................................ 170
Digital speedometer.......................... 102
Dipped-beam headlamps Display message ............................. 216
Symmetrical. .................................. 185
Display message................................ 202
Display messages Service interval display. ..................191
Symbol messages. ..........................212
Text messages. ............................... 203
Distance recorder
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Door
Automatic locking ............................. 61
Display message ............................. 212
Emergency locking .........................242
Emergency unlocking...................... 241
Opening (from the inside). ................61
Door control panel
Overview. .......................................... 34
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Driver's airbag...................................... 40
Driver's seat position........................... 75
Driving abroad.................................... 185
Driving information Fording .......................................... 185 Index
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First-aid kit.........................................
201
Flat tyre Equipment. ..................................... 252
MOExtended run-flat system ..........262
Preparing the vehicle. .....................252
TIREFIT kit....................................... 253
Floormat............................................. .164
Foglamps Display message ............................. 218
Fording................................................ 185
Frequencies Telephone. ...................................... 276
Front airbag .......................................... 40
Front-passenger airbag ........................ 40
Front-passenger seat Folding the backrest forward/
back................................................ 157
Removing/fitting. ........................... 155
Fuel...................................................... 291
Diesel. ............................................ 169
Loss. ............................................... 232
Petrol .............................................. 169
Fuel consumption...................... 292, 293
Fuel filler flap Emergency release. ........................242
Opening/closing ............................ 168
Fuel filter
Display message ............................. 214Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer). ...................................... 112
Display. ............................................. 26
Fuel line
Malfunction..................................... 232
Fuel tank
Defect ............................................. 232
Fuse allocation chart......................... 271
Fuse box.............................................. 271
Fuses................................................... 270 G
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.......... 274
Glove compartment ...........................158
Gross vehicle weight, maximum
permissible......................................... 287 H
Handbrake Display message ............................. 214
Head/thorax airbags ...........................41
Headlamps Cleaning. ........................................ 194
Cleaning system. .............................. 79
Misting up. ...................................... 237
Headlamps delayed switch-off
see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off Head restraint
Active head restraint......................... 42
Adjusting (front).......................... 64, 65
Removing (rear). ............................... 66
Head restraints
Adjusting (rear). ................................ 66
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners..................... 193
Hill start assist..................................... 88 I
Immobiliser........................................... 57
Indicator and warning lamp Air conditioning (malfunction) .........222
Automatic child seat recognition
(malfunction). ................................. 223
Brakes (red). ................................... 226
Engine diagnostics ..........................227
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF .........45, 223
Reserve fuel. ................................... 229
Seat belt. ........................................ 228
SRS........................................... 37, 226
Thermotronic (malfunction) ............222
Indicator and warning lamps............ 224
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Index
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Instrument cluster
............................... 96
Overview. .......................................... 26
Selecting the language (on-board
computer). ...................................... 107
Instrument lighting.............................. 97
Integrated child seat............................ 50
Interior lighting Automatic control system .................81
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer). ...................................... 109
Emergency lighting. ..........................81
Manual control.................................. 80
Reading lamp .................................... 80
Interior motion sensor......................... 58
ISOFIX child seat securing system .....48 J
Jack...................................................... 200 Operation........................................ 258
Jump-starting ...................................... 266
Jump leads ...................................... 266K
Key......................................................... 60 Changing the battery ......................244
Checking the battery ......................244
Display message ............................. 220
Loss. ............................................... 239Malfunction..................................... 239
Modifying the programming. .............60
Key positions
Key. .................................................. 62
Kickdown.............................................. 95 L
Lamp Display message ............................. 216
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lashing eyelets.................................. 146
Licence plate lighting Display message ............................. 218
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode. ..............77
Constant headlamp mode. ................77
Cornering light function ....................80
Dipped-beam headlamps ..................77
Display messages ........................... 216
Foglamps. ......................................... 77
Hazard warning lamps. .....................79
Headlamp flasher.............................. 78
Headlamp range. .............................. 79
Light switch. ..................................... 76
Main-beam headlamps..................... .78
Rear foglamp .................................... 77Switching off (display message)...... 218
Turn signals.
..................................... 78
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control. ................................ 115
Variable Speedtronic. .....................117
Load compartment load, maximum
..................................................... 287, 288
Loading guidelines .............................144
Locking Automatic. ........................................ 61
Emergency locking .........................242
From the inside (central locking
button) .............................................. 61
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment.................................................... 149
Luggage compartment floor Adjusting the height .......................154
stowage well, unde r........................ 153
Luggage cover .................................... 157
Luggage net........................................ 144
Lumbar support .................................... 68 M
Main-beam headlamps Display message ............................. 218
Main fuse box..................................... 271
Maintenance Battery ............................................ 263Index
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Cockpit
23Function Page
1
Opens the bonnet 171
2
Combination switch: 78
• main-beam headlamps 78
• turn signals 78
• windscreen wipers 82
• rear window wiper 82
3
Cruise control lever*:
• Cruise control* 114
• Speedtronic*
116 Function Page
4
Multi-function steering
wheel
98
5
Instrument cluster 26
6
Horn
7
Parktronic* warning dis-
play
120
8
Overhead control panel
33 Function Page
9
Opens the glove compart-
ment
158
a
Centre console 31
b
Ignition lock 62
c
Adjusts the steering wheel 69
d
Adjusts the headlamp
range
79
e
Light switch 76
f
Door control panel 34At a glance
* optional
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Cockpit
25Function Page
1
Overhead control panel 33
2
Parktronic* warning dis-
play
120
3
Combination switch: 78
• main-beam headlamps 78
• turn signals 78
• windscreen wipers 82
• rear window wiper 82
4
Cruise control lever*:
• Cruise control* 114
• Speedtronic*
116 Function Page
5
Multi-function steering
wheel
98
6
Instrument cluster 26
7
Horn
8
Opens the bonnet 171
9
Door control panel 34
a
Light switch
76 Function Page
b
Adjusts the headlamp
range
79
c
Ignition lock 62
d
Adjusts the steering wheel 69
e
Centre console 31
f
Opens the glove compart-
ment
158At a glance
* optional
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Mirrors
70 Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X Adjust the rear-view mirror by hand so you
have a good overview of the traffic condi-
tions.
Rear-view mirror (manual anti-dazzle) 1
Anti-dazzle switch
X Anti-dazzle mode: flick anti-dazzle switch
1 forwards or back.
Rear-view mirror (automatic anti-daz-
zle*) The rear-view mirror automatically goes into
anti-dazzle mode if the ignition is switched on and incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-dazzle mode if
reverse gear is engaged and the interior light-
ing is switched on. G
Risk of accident
If the incident light from headlamps cannot
strike the sensor in the rear-view mirror, for
instance by objects in the vehicle, the mir-
rors' automatic anti-dazzle function will not
operate.
Incident light could then dazzle you. This
may prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident. In
this case, adjust the rear-view mirror man-
ually. Exterior mirrors
G
Risk of accident
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects are actually closer than
they appear. You could misjudge the dis-
tance from vehicles driving behind and
cause an accident, e.g. when changing
lane. For this reason, make sure of the
actual distance from the vehicle driving
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
At low outside temperatures, the exterior mir-
rors are heated automatically. Controls
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Lights
76R
you have set the seat angle so that your
thighs are gently supported
R you can depress the pedals properly
R you have adjusted the head restraint so
that the back of your head is supported
at eye level by the central area of the
head restraint
X Check whether steering wheel 1is adjus-
ted properly (Y page 69).
Make sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
R you can move your legs freely
R you can see all the displays in the instru-
ment cluster clearly
X Check whether you have fastened seat belt
2 properly (Y page 72).
It should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R routed in your pelvic area across the hip
joints Lights
Light switch
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched
on even during the daytime. In some coun-
tries, daytime operation of headlamps varies
due to legal and voluntary requirements. In
these countries, the constant headlamp
mode is automatically switched on when the
engine is started.
i If you drive in countries in which traffic
drives on the opposite side of the road to
the country where the vehicle is registered,
oncoming traffic may be dazzled by the
asymmetrical dipped-beam headlamps.
Have the headlamps changed to symmet-
rical dipped beam when driving in these
countries. You can obtain information
about this from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. $
a
Left-hand parking lamp
% g
Right-hand parking lamp 8
& M
Lights off/constant headlamp mode
( U
Automatic headlamp mode/con-
stant headlamp mode
) C
Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment lighting
* B
Dipped-beam headlamps or main-
beam headlamps
, ¥
foglamps*
. †
Rear foglamp
i The exterior lighting (except for side
lamps and parking lamps) automatically
switches off when you remove the key from
the ignition lock or open the driver's door
8 You must turn the light switch beyond its resistance point when turning it from the Mposition to the gposition. Controls
* optional
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