2008 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK trip computer

5
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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Malfunction memory
see Message memory menu
Manual transmission........................... 91
Maximum speed Technical data. ............................... 280
Memory card ...................................... 103
Operation (on-board computer). .....103
see separate operating instructions
Menu (on-board computer)................ 100
Audio. ............................................. 102
DVD. ............................................... 104
Message memory. .......................... 105
Navigation. ..................................... 104
Operating........................................ 101
Resetting to factory settings........... 105
Settings .......................................... 105
Submenu overview. ........................106
Telephone. ...................................... 112
Trip computer. ................................ 111
Messages
see Display messages
see Message memory menu
see Warning and indicator lamps
Minispare emergency spare wheel
Technical data. ............................... 285
Mirrors
Sun visor......................................... 161
Mobile phone...................................... 163
Display message..................... 210, 221 Installation.
..................................... 275
Telephone menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 112
Modifying the programming
Key. .................................................. 60
MOExtended run-flat system* ..178, 262
MP3..................................................... 103
Operating (on-board computer)
....................................................... 103
see separate operating instructions
Multi-contour backrest........................ 68
Multi-function display ....................97, 99
Multi-function steering wheel............. 98
Overview. .......................................... 30 N
Navigation........................................... 104 Navigation menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 104
see separate operating instructions O
Odometer Total distance recorder. ....................26
Trip meter. ........................................ 26
Oil
Consumption. ................................. 172
Topping up. ..................................... 174Oil level
Checking (dipstick). ........................174
Checking (on-board computer). ......173
On-board computer.............................. 98
Audio menu. ................................... 102
Convenience submenu. ..................107
Display messages ........................... 202
DVD menu ...................................... 104
Factory settings .............................. 105
Instrument cluster submenu ...........106
Lighting submenu. ..........................107
Message memory menu.................. 105
Navigation menu. ............................ 104
Operation menu. ............................. 101
Settings menu ................................ 105
Standard display menu. ..................102
Telephone menu. ............................ 112
Time/date submenu. ......................106
Trip computer menu. ......................111
Vehicle submenu. ........................... 107
On-board computer language ...........107
One-touch gearshifting........................ 93
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display .............98
On-board computer. .......................102
Override feature
Rear side windows ............................ 54 Index
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Mounting dimensions.
....................289
Parktronic. ...................................... 122
Transmission
Display message ............................. 209
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio ...............275
Transport (vehicle)............................. 270
Trip computer Menu (on-board computer). ............111
Trip meter ............................... 26, 99, 101
Resetting. ......................................... 97
Turn signal lamps
Display message ............................. 217
Two-way radio
Installation. ..................................... 275
Tyre grip .............................................. 184
Tyre pressure ..................................... 178
Display message ............................. 211
Tyre pressure loss warning system.1 79
Tyres Direction of rotatio n....................... 177
General notes. ................................ 176
Technical data. ............................... 283
Tyre tread ............................................ 178 U
Unladen weight.................................. 287
Unlocking Emergency unlocking...................... 241
From the inside (central unlocking
button) .............................................. 61 V
Variable Speedtronic .........................117
Vehicle Emergency unlocking .............241, 242
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 105
Leaving parked up. .........................240
Towing. ........................................... 269
Tow-starting .................................... 269
Transporting ................................... 270
Vehicle battery................................... 263
Vehicle dimensions ............................286
Vehicle electronics ............................275
Vehicle identification number (VIN).2 77
Vehicle identification plates............. 276
Vehicle tool kit................................... 200
Vehicle weights.................................. 286
Video DVD Operating (on-board computer). .....104 W
Warning and indicator lamp ABS (yellow).................................... 224
LIM (cruise control)......................... 115
LIM (variable Speedtronic). .............117
Warning and indicator lamps
ESP ®
......................................... 56, 226
Warning signal
Audible. .......................................... 230
Warning triangle................................. 201
Washer fluid
Display message ............................. 221
Washer fluid reservoir .......................299
Filling capacity. ............................... 299
Wearing seat belts............................... 72
Wheel bolts Tightening torque............................ 261
Wheel chock
Use. ................................................ 200
Wheels
General notes. ................................ 176
Interchanging.................................. 181
Technical data. ............................... 283
Windowbags......................................... 42
Windows Cleaning. ........................................ 194
Cleaning the windscreen ...............194
see Side windows Index
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Instrument cluster
27Function Page
1
LIM indicator lamp* 114
2
ESP
®
(Electronic Stability
Program) warning lamp 226
3
Speedometer
4
Turn signal indicator lamp 78
5
Multi-function display,
upper section
99
6
Trip distance 97
7
Total distance 102
8
Turn signal indicator lamp 78
9
ABS (anti-lock braking sys-
tem) warning lamp
224
a
Diesel engine: preglow indi-
cator lamp
87
b
Rev counter
97 Function Page
c
SRS (Supplemental
Restraint System) warning
lamp
226
d
Engine diagnostics warning
lamp
227
e
Reserve fuel warning lamp 229
f
Fuel filler cap location: the
fuel filter cap is to the rear
on the right
g
Fuel gauge
h
Main-beam indicator lamp 78
j
Dipped-beam indicator
lamp
77
k
Seat belt warning lamp
228 Function Page
l
Clock 98
Speedtronic*: stored limit
speed
116
m
Depending on the setting in
the on-board computer:
107
• Outside temperature
1 • Digital speedometer
n
Rear window wiper
switched on
82
o
Multi-function display,
lower section
99
p
AUTOTRONIC*: drive pro-
gram display
92
q
AUTOTRONIC*: selector
lever position display
93
r
Brake system warning lamp 226
s
Reset button 97
t
Coolant temperature gauge 97
1
Vehicles for United Kingdom: the speed in km/h is always shown instead of the outside temperature. At a glance
* optional
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Instrument cluster
29Function Page
1
LIM indicator lamp* 114
2
ESP
®
warning lamp 226
3
Speedometer
4
Turn signal indicator lamp 78
5
Multi-function display,
upper section
99
6
Trip distance 97
7
Total distance 102
8
Turn signal indicator lamp 78
9
ABS warning lamp 224
a
Diesel engine: preglow indi-
cator lamp
87
b
Rev counter 97
c
SRS warning lamp
226 Function Page
d
Engine diagnostics warning
lamp
227
e
Reserve fuel warning lamp 229
f
Fuel filler cap location: the
fuel filter cap is to the rear
on the right
g
Fuel gauge
h
Main-beam indicator lamp 78
j
Dipped-beam indicator
lamp
77
k
Seat belt warning lamp 228
l
Clock 98
Speedtronic*: stored limit
speed
116 Function Page
m
Depending on the setting in
the on-board computer:
107
• Outside temperature
2 • Digital speedometer
n
Rear window wiper
switched on
82
o
Multi-function display,
lower section
99
p
AUTOTRONIC*: drive pro-
gram display
92
q
AUTOTRONIC*: selector
lever position display
93
r
Brake system warning lamp 226
s
Reset button 97
t
Coolant temperature gauge 97
2
Vehicles for United Kingdom: the speed in km/h is always shown instead of the outside temperature. At a glance
* optional
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On-board computer
101Function
1
Operation
menu (Ypage 101)
R trip meter and total distance
recorder (standard display)
(Y page 102)
R tyre pressure loss warning
(Y page 179)
R digital speedometer or outside tem-
perature (Y page 102)
R ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play (Y page 191)
R Engine oil level* (Y page 172) 2
Audio*/DVD*
menu (Ypage 102)
R radio station (Y page 102)
R CD player* (Y page 103)
R audio drive or
media* ( Ypage 103)
R DVD video* (Y page 104) 3
Navigation* menu (NAV)
(Y
page 104) Function
4
Message memory
10
menu (Display
messages) ( Ypage 105) 5
Settings
menu (Ypage 105)
R resetting to factory settings
(Y page 105)
R selecting submenus (Y page 106) 6
Trip computer
menu (Ypage 111)
R consumption statistics
(Y page 111)
R range (Y page 112) 7
Telephone
* menu (Ypage 112) The number of menus shown depends on the
optional equipment in the vehicle.
The generic terms in the table overview are
intended to help you navigate through the
menus. The terms themselves are not always
displayed in the multi-function display.
For the Audio 5*, the on-board computer dis-
plays the Audio* and Telephone* menus in
English. The language for these menus is not dependent on the language selected for the
multi-function display.
Audio 20*, Audio 50 APS* and COMAND
APS*:
Depending on the audio system* fitted, the
Audio*,
Navigation* and Telephone*
menus are slightly different. The examples
given in this Owner's Manual apply to vehicles
equipped with COMAND APS*. Operation menu
i Please refer to the menu overview
(Y page 100).
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
X Press the èor· button to select the
standard display.
You can select the following functions in the
Operation menu by pressing the jor
k button:
R trip meter and total distance recorder
(standard display)
R tyre pressure loss warning (Y page 179)
10 The menu is only visible when there is a display message. Controls
* optional
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On-board computer
102
R
digital speedometer or outside tempera-
ture
R ASSYST PLUS service interval display
(Y page 191)
R engine oil level* (Y page 172)
Standard display 1
Trip meter
2 Total distance
Displaying the digital speedometer or
outside temperature If you have selected the digital speedometer
for the status line (Y
page 107), select the
outside temperature display here 11
. Digital speedometer (example)
X
Press the jork button to select
digital speedometer 1or the outside tem-
perature. Audio*/DVD* menu
Use the functions in the Audio/DVDmenu to
operate the audio equipment *or COMAND
APS*.
i Please refer to the menu overview
(Y page 100).
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
Selecting a radio station You can only store new stations using the
audio system* or COMAND APS* (see sepa-
rate operating instructions).
X Switch on the audio system* or COMAND
APS* and select Radio (see separate oper-
ating instructions).
X Use the èor· button to select the
Audio/DVD menu.
Audio 5*:
X Press the jork button to select the
desired station.
The type of search depends on the radio
station selection settings (Y page 110).
11 Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the outside temperature is displayed permanently. Controls
* optional
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On-board computer
107Lighting submenu
R
Constant headlamp mode (daytime driv-
ing lights) (Y page 108)
R Surround lighting* (Y page 109)
R Exterior lighting delayed switch-off*
(Y page 109)
R Interior lighting delayed switch-off
(Y page 109) Vehicle submenu
R
Permanent Speedtronic* (Y page 119)
R Radio station selection *( Ypage 110)
R Automatic locking feature (Y page 110)Convenience submenu*
R
Fold the exterior mirrors in when locking
the vehicle* (Y page 110) Selecting the unit of measurement for
distance
The selected unit of measurement for dis-
tance applies to:
R the total distance recorder and the trip
meter
R the trip computer
R the digital speedometer 15
R the navigation instruction in the Naviga-
tion* menu
R Speedtronic*
X Press the èor· button to select the
Settings menu.
X Press the jbutton to select submenus.
X Press the æorç button to select the
Inst. cluster submenu.
X Press the jbutton to select Display
unit Speed/odom.
X Press æorç to select km(kilome-
tres) or milesas the unit of measurement
for distance.
X Press the j,èorÿ button to
select a different display. Selecting the language X
Press the èor· button to select the
Settings menu.
X Press the jbutton to select submenus.
X Press the æorç button to select the
Inst. cluster submenu.
X Press the jbutton to select Lan-
guage.
X Press the æorç button to select the
desired language.
X Press the j,èorÿ button to
select a different display.
Selecting the status line display Vehicles for the United Kingdom: this func-
tion is not available.
X
Press the èor· button to select the
Settings menu.
X Press the jbutton to select submenus.
X Press the æorç button to select the
Instr. cluster submenu.
X Press the jbutton to select Status
line display .
15 Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the digital speedometer always displays km/h. Controls
* optional
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