2008 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK washer fluid

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Seat Adjusting. ................................... 63, 65
Correct driver's seat position. ..........75
Folding the rear bench seat
forward. .......................................... 149
Removing/fitting the front-
passenger seat. .............................. 155
Removing/fitting the rear seat
backrest. ........................................ 151
Removing/fitting the rear seat
cushion. .......................................... 150
Seat belt
Adjusting the height.......................... 74
Display message .......................74, 212
Fastening. ......................................... 72
Warning lamp. .......................... 74, 228
Seat cushion
Removing (rear bench seat). ...........150
Seat heating......................................... .68
Seat ventilation Malfunction indicator lamp. ............222
Securing a load................................... 146
Selector lever Positions. .......................................... 93
Service indicator................................ 191
Service products................................ 291
Brake fluid. ..................................... 299Coolant.
.......................................... 297
Windscreen washer fluid. ................299
Settings
Factory (on-board computer). .........105
Setting the unit (on-board computer)
Speedometer. ................................. 107
Sidebags................................................ 41
Side window
Fault. .............................................. 238
Side windows
Cleaning. ........................................ 194
Opening/closing. .............................. 83
resetting ........................................... 84
Ski rack............................................... 143
Snow chains....................................... 182
Socket Cockpit. .......................................... 162
Luggage compartment. ...................163
Rear compartment. .........................163
Spare wheel
Fitting ............................................. 258
Storage location. ............................ 200
Technical data. ............................... 285
Speed
Technical data. ............................... 280
Speed limiter
Speedtronic. ................................... 116Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer). ............................ 102
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 107
Speedtronic........................................ 116
Display message ............................. 220
Permanent. ..................................... 119
Variabl e.......................................... 117
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)....................................................... 37
Display message ............................. 211
Warning lamp. .......................... 37, 226
Standard display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................... 102
Station see Radio
Status line (on-board computer)......... 99
Selecting the display....................... 107
Steering
Display message ............................. 215
Steering assistant STEER CONTROL ...56
Steering wheel Adjusting .......................................... 69
Buttons (on-board computer)............ 98
Gearshift buttons. ............................. 95
Stowage compartment ......................158
Armrest (front) ................................ 159
Armrest (under) .............................. 160
Backrest ......................................... 161 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
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Windscreen washer fluid
...................299
Topping up. ..................................... 175
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir.. 175
Windscreen washer system.............. 299
Windscreen wipers.............................. 82
Cleaning. ........................................ 194
Malfunction..................................... 237
Replacing the wiper blades .............250
Winter diesel...................................... 170
Winter driving............................. 181, 182
Winter tyres ........................................ 181
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 119Index
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Lights
79Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off. They switch on auto-
matically if an airbag is deployed or if you
brake sharply and bring the vehicle to a halt
from a speed of more than 70 km/h.
X To switch on: press button1.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch
(Y page 78), only the turn signal lamp on
the corresponding side of the vehicle will
flash.
X To switch off: press button1. Adjusting the headlamp range (halo-
gen headlamps)
The headlamp range control allows you to
adjust the cone of light from the headlamps
to suit the vehicle load.
You can only adjust the headlamp range while
the engine is running. Position Load
0
Driver's seat and front-
passenger seat occupied
1
Driver's seat, front-
passenger seat and rear
seats occupied Position Load
2
Driver's seat, front passenger
seat and rear seats occupied,
luggage compartment laden
3
Not required
X
Turn headlamp range control 1to the
position which corresponds to the load in
your vehicle. Headlamp cleaning system*
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with windscreen washer fluid" func-
tion is operated five times while the lights are
on and the engine is running. When you
switch off the ignition, the automatic head-
lamp cleaning system is reset and counting is
resumed from 0. Controls
* optional
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Windscreen wipers
82 Windscreen wipers
Switching the windscreen wipers on/
off Combination switch
1
To switch on the windscreen wipers
2 Single wipe/to wipe the windscreen using
washer fluid
Settings: 0
Windscreen wipers off
I
Intermittent wipe
II
Continuous wipe, slow
III
Continuous wipe, fast
!
Vehicles with a rain sensor*: If the windscreen becomes dirty in dry
weather conditions, the windscreen wipers
may be activated inadvertently. This could
then damage the windscreen wiper blades
or scratch the windscreen.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windscreen wipers in dry weather.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position. Rear window wiper
Combination switch
1
Switch
% To wipe with washer fluid &
To switch on intermittent wiping
( To switch off intermittent wiping
) To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on
the icon appears in the instrument cluster. Controls
* optional
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Engine compartment
175H
Environmental note
When topping up the oil, take care not to
spill any. Oil must not be allowed to escape
into the soil or waterways. You would oth-
erwise be damaging the environment.
For further information on engine oil
(Y page 295). Coolant
G
Risk of injury
The cooling system is pressurised. There-
fore, only unscrew the cap once the engine
has cooled down. The coolant temperature
gauge must display less than 70 °C. You
could otherwise be scalded by escaping hot
coolant.
Coolant consists of water and antifreeze/cor-
rosion inhibitor. Only check the coolant level
when the vehicle is on a level surface and the
engine has cooled down. Checking the coolant level The coolant expansion tank is located in the
engine compartment on the right when
viewed in the direction of travel.
1
Cap
2 Coolant expansion tank
3 Marker bar
X Slowly turn cap 1half a turn anti-clock-
wise to allow excess pressure to escape.
X Turn cap 1further anti-clockwise and
remove it.
There is sufficient coolant in expansion
tank 2if the coolant is level with marker
bar 3in the filler neck when cold or
approximately 1.5 cm higher when hot. X
Top up the coolant if necessary.
X Replace cap 1and tighten all the way to
the stop.
For further information on coolant see
(Y page 297) . Windscreen washer system/head-
lamp cleaning system*
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment on the left-hand side of
the vehicle when viewed in the direction of
travel. The headlamp cleaning system is also
supplied from the washer fluid reservoir. 1
Cap
X Add windscreen washer concentrate to the
washer fluid all year round. Operation
* optional
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Tyres and wheels
176 G
Risk of fire
Washer fluid concentrate is highly flamma-
ble. Fire, naked flames and smoking are
prohibited when washer fluid concentrate
is being handled.
X At temperatures above freezing:
fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of
water and windscreen washer concentrate
(Y page 175).
X At temperatures below freezing:
fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of
water, antifreeze additive and windscreen
washer concentrate ( Ypage 175). Adapt
the mixing ratio to the outside tempera-
tures.
X Mix the windscreen washer fluid in a con-
tainer beforehand.
! Only use windscreen washer fluid which
is suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Unsuit-
able windscreen washer fluid could dam-
age the plastic lamp lenses of the head-
lamps.
X To open: pull cap1upwards by the tab.
X To close: press cap 1onto the filler neck
until it clicks into place. Tyres and wheels
Points to remember
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle. These tyres have been specially adap-
ted for use with the control systems, such
as ABS or ESP ®
, and are marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(with run-flat characteristics)*
*Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres
should only be used on wheels that have
been specifically approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
If you use other tyres and wheels,
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept any respon-
sibility for damage that may result from
this. Further information about tyres,
wheels and approved combinations can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
If you use tyres other than those tested and
recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles, characteristics such as handling, vehi-
cle noise emissions and fuel consumption may be adversely affected. In addition, the
wheels may come into contact with the
body or axle components when heavily loa-
ded or when driving with snow chains. This
could result in damage to the tyres or the
vehicle.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, since
previous damage cannot always be detec-
ted on retreaded tyres. As a result,
Mercedes-Benz cannot guarantee vehicle
safety if retreaded tyres are fitted. Do not
fit used tyres if you have no information
about their previous usage. G
Risk of accident
If wheels or tyres other than those which
have been tested are fitted:
R the brakes or chassis components could
be damaged.
R wheel and tyre clearances can no longer
be guaranteed.
This could cause an accident.
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted, nor is the use of
spacer plates or brake dust shields. This inva- Operation
* optional
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Care
194nozzle of the high-pressure cleaner and the
vehicle (at least 30 cm).
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
R tyres
R door joint
R electrical components
R battery
R connectors
R lights
R seals
R trim elements
Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to failures or leaks.
Cleaning the wiper blades and the out-
side of the windscreen G
Risk of injury
Before cleaning the windscreen or wiper
blades, turn the key in the ignition to 0.
Otherwise, the windscreen wipers may
move and injure you. X
Turn the key to position 1(Y page 62) in
the ignition lock.
X Set the windscreen wipers to position
I(Y page 82) on the combination switch.
X Turn the key to position 0(Y page 62) or
remove it when the wiper arms are vertical.
! Only fold the windscreen wipers away
from the windscreen when vertical. Other-
wise, you will damage the bonnet.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
screen.
X Wipe the windscreen and wiper blades with
a damp, lint-free cloth (e.g. a microfibre
cloth) and cleaning agent.
X Fold the wiper arms back on to the wind-
screen before the ignition is switched on.
! Do not clean the wiper blades too often
as this will result in damage to the surface
coating, leading to wiper noise.
Cleaning the windows !
Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,
solvents or cleaning agents containing sol-
vents to clean the inside of the windows.
Clean the insides of the windows with a
damp cloth or commercially-available glass cleaner. Avoid touching the inside of the
rear windscreen and the side windows with
hard objects, e.g. ice scrapers or rings. You
could otherwise cause damage to the win-
dows, rear window heating or aerial on the
rear window.
i Anti-glare film retrofitted to the insides of
the windows could interfere with radio or
mobile phone reception, especially if it is
conductive or metal-coated film. Informa-
tion about anti-glare film can be obtained
from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Cleaning the headlamps X
Clean the plastic lenses of the headlamps
with a damp sponge.
! Only use washer fluid which is suitable
for plastic lenses. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
Do not use the following:
R dry cloths
R abrasive cleaning agents
R solvents
R cleaning agents containing solvent Operation
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