2011 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK Owners Manual

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Paint code .......................................... 310
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...268
Panorama sliding sunroof Important safety information ...........82
Opening/closing .............................. 83
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 83
Problem (malfunction) .....................84
Rain closing feature .........................83
Resetting ......................................... 84
Parking ............................................... 144
Important safety notes ..................144
Parking brake ................................ 145
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 93
Reversing camera ..........................170
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................166
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 208
Electric parking brake ....................145
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 106
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off .............................. 96
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ......106
PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating .................165
Driving system ............................... 163
Function/notes ............................. 163
Important safety notes ..................163
Problem (fault) ............................... 166
Sensor range ................................. 164
Trailer towing ................................. 165
Warning displa y............................. 164
PASSENGE RAIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ...................................................... 49
Petrol .................................................. 312
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .271
Power windows see Side windows PRE-SAFE
®
(preventive occupant
safety system) Display message ............................ 212
Operation ........................................ .43
Program selector button ..................137
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................128
Manual transmission ..................... .128
Trailer ............................................ 128 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........22 R
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................203
Country overview ........................... 320
Display message ............................ 222
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 195
see separate operating instructions
Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof) ................................... 83
Reading lamp ..................................... 102
Rear compartment Setting the airv ents...................... 123
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 46
Rear foglamp Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Rear lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 107
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 250
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicles without the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) .....................248
Folding the backres tforwards/
back (vehicles with the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) .....................249
Fore-and-aft adjustment ................25014
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Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ..........93
Dipping (manual) .............................. 91
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 121
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 28
Important safety notes ..................141
Refuelling proces s......................... 142
see Fuel
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 221
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Residual heat (climate control) ........122
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 188
Reverse gear Engaging (manual transmission) ....134
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions .....................270
Function/notes ............................. 170
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 218
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 83
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 83
Roof carrier ........................................ 254
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 272
Roof load (maximum) ........................317
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............194 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 47
Child restraint systems ....................47
Safety net
Attaching ....................................... 253
Important safety information .........252
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Folding the backres t(rear com-
partment) forwards/back (vehi-
cles without the EASY-VARIO-
PLUS system) ................................ 248
Folding the backrest (rea rcom-
partment) forwards/back (vehi-
cles with the EASY-VARIO-PLUS
system) .......................................... 249
Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 45
Adjusting the height ......................... 45
Belt force limiter .............................. 47
Belt tensione r.................................. 47
Cleaning ......................................... 272
Display message ............................ 213
Fastening ......................................... 45
Important safety guidelines .............44
Rea rseat belt status indicator .........46
Releasing ......................................... 46
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................204
Warning lamp ................................. 231
Warning lamp (function) ................... 46
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ....................88
Adjusting (manually). .......................88
Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t.................................................. 90
Adjusting the head restraint ............88
Cleaning the cover .........................272
Correct driver's seat position ........... 86
Important safety notes ....................87
Seat heating problem ......................90
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 94
Switching sea theating on/off .........90 Index
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Sensors (cleaning instructions)
.......270
Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board computer) .200
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 315
Coolant (engine) ............................ 316
Engine oil ....................................... 314
Fuel ................................................ 312
Important safety notes ..................311
Washer fluid .................................. .316
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........204
On-board computer .......................200
Setting the air distribution ...............118
Setting the airflow ............................119
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 134
Short journeys (diesel particle fil-
ter) ...................................................... 146
Sidebag ................................................ 42
Side windows Convenience closing ........................81
Convenience opening ......................81
Important safety notes ....................79
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Problem (malfunction) .....................82
resetting .......................................... 81
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 295
Socket Centre console .............................. 258
Luggage compartment ...................258
Points to observe before use .........257
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 258
Spare wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 22
Spectacles compartment .................245
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Spee dLimit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 198
Displayin g...................................... 198
Display message ............................ 222Display message in the multifunc-
tion displa
y.................................... 177
Function/notes ............................. 176
Important safety notes ..................176
Spee dlimiter
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 151
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................200
Digita l............................................ 193
In the Instrument cluster .................28
Segments ...................................... 189
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 200
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variabl e..................... 153
Display message ............................ 226
Function/notes ............................. 151
Important safety notes ..................152
LIM indicator lamp .........................152
Permanent ..................................... 154
Selecting ........................................ 152
Storing the current spee d.............. 153
Variabl e......................................... 152
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 214
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Starting (engine) ................................ 127
STEE RCONTROL .................................. 68
Steering (display message) ..............230
Steering wheel Adjusting (manually). .......................91
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 189
Cleaning ......................................... 272
Gearshift paddles ........................... 138
Important safety notes ....................91
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ....138
Stowage areas ................................... 244
Stowage compartment Spectacles compartment ...............245
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 245
Armrest (under) ............................. 24616
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Centr
econsole .............................. 245
Centre console (rear) .....................246
Cuph older..................................... 255
Glove compartment .......................245
Important safety information .........244
Luggage net ................................... 247
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 246
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tyres .................................... 294
Sun visor ............................................ 256
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .202
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............68 T
Tailgate Display message ............................ 230
Emergency unlocking .......................79
Important safety notes ....................78
Opening/closing (from outside) .......79
Opening dimensions ......................318
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 217
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Emergency spare wheel .................305
Notes ............................................. 308
Trailer loads ................................... 320
Tyres/wheels ................................. 302
Vehicle data ................................... 317
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 197
Display message ............................ 231
Menu (on-board computer) ............196
Number from the phone book ....... .197
Redialling ....................................... 197
Rejecting/ending acall................. 197
Telephone compartment ................246Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 188
Outside temperature ..................... .188
Setting (climate control) ................118
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 149
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........68
Immobiliser ...................................... 68
Through-loading ................................ 247
Time see Separate Owner' smanual
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 277
Top Tether ............................................ 51
Tow-away protection ..........................69
Towing Important safety notes ..................284
Towing atrailer
Activ eParking Assist ..................... 169
Axle load, permissible ....................320
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 186
Pulling away with a trailer ..............128
Trailer tow hitch display message ..230
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye. ...................285
Removing the towing eye. ..............286
With both axles on the ground .......286
With front axle raised ..................... 286
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............287
Fitting the towing eye. ...................285
Important safety notes ..................284
Removing the towing eye. ..............286
Traction control ................................... 66
Trailer coupling see Towing atrailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 186
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 179
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 271
Coupling up atrailer ...................... 184
Decoupling atrailer ....................... 184
Driving tips .................................... 181
ESP ®
................................................ 67
Folding in the ball coupling ............185
Folding out the ball coupling ..........183 Index
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Important safety notes
..................181
Lights displa ymessage .................. 216
Mounting dimensions ....................318
Parktroni c...................................... 165
Power supply ................................. 185
Shift range ..................................... 137
Trailer loads ................................... 320
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECTl ever)...................... 135
Transporting the vehicle ..................287
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .272
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .193
Trip meter Calling up ....................................... 193
Resetting (on-board computer) ......194
Trip odometer
see Trip meter
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................106
Changing bulbs (rear) ....................107
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 309
Installatio n..................................... 309
Transmission output (maximum) .... 309
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Display message ............................ 228
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................279
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................279
Recommended ............................... 295
Tyre pressure loss warning
Important safety notes ..................296
Restarting ...................................... 297
Tyre pressure loss warning sys-
tem ..................................................... 296
Tyres Changing awheel .......................... 298
Checking ........................................ 293
Direction of rotatio n...................... 298
Display message ............................ 228
Grip ................................................ 148
Important safety notes ..................292M+S tyres
...................................... 294
MOExtended tyres .........................294
Replacing ....................................... 298
Service life ..................................... 293
Storing ........................................... 298
Tyr esize (data) .............................. 302
Tyr etread ...................................... 293
see Flat tyre U
Unladen weight ................................. 317
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................77
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 77 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) ..............256
Variable SPEEDTRONIC see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 22
Data acquisition ............................... 23
Electronics ..................................... 309
Equipment ....................................... 20
Implied warranty .............................. 23
Individua lsettings .......................... 200
Leaving parked up .........................146
Locking (in an emergency) ...............78
Locking (key )................................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 302
Pulling away ................................... 128
Raising ........................................... 299
Registration ..................................... 22
Securing from rolling away ............299
Towing away .................................. 284
Tow-starting ................................... 284
Transporting .................................. 287
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........77
Unlocking (key )................................ 72
Vehicle data ................................... 317
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 317
Vehicle dimensions ...........................317
Vehicle emergency locking ................7818
Index

Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............310
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 275
Vehicle weights ................................. 317
Vents see Air vents
Video (DVD) ........................................ 196
Video DVD (on-board computer) ......196
VIN ...................................................... 310W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 233
Brakes ........................................... 233
Distance warning signa l................. 241
ESP ®
.............................................. 235
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 236
Fuel tank ........................................ 239
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 149
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................155
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) .........152
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................49
Reserve fuel ................................... 239
Seat bel t........................................ 231
SRS ................................................ 238
Warning triangle ................................ 274
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 231
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........302
Wheel chock ...................................... 299
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................298
Changing awheel .......................... 298
Checking ........................................ 293
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Cleaning (warning) .........................298
Emergency spare wheel .................304
Fitting anew wheel ........................ 301
Fitting awheel ............................... 298
Important safety notes ..................292
Removing awheel .......................... 301
Storing ........................................... 298
Tightening torque ........................... 302
Whee lsize/tyre size ...................... 302Windowbag
Display message ............................ 215
Operation ........................................ .43
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 269
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 119
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system .............265
Notes ............................................. 316
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................110
Rea rwindow wiper ........................ 109
Replacing the wiper blades ............109
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Winter operation
Important safety notes ..................294
Slippery road surfaces ...................149
Snow chains .................................. 295
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 203
M+S tyres ...................................... 294
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 269
Important safety notes ..................109
Replacing (on the rear window) .....110
Replacing (windscreen) ..................109
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 272
Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Index
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Protection of the environment
Notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to
3.5 t, in accordance with national regulations.
For several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Owner's Manual. Country-specific
deviations are possible. Please note that your
vehicle may not be equipped with all features
described. This is also the case for systems
and functions relevant to safety. The equip-
ment in your vehicle may therefore differ from
that shown in the descriptions and illustra-
tions.
All the systems found in your vehicle are listed
in the original purchase agreement of your
vehicle. 20
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Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The Owner's Manual and the Service Booklet
are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle. Operating safety
Safety notes
G
WARNING
All work on the vehicl eand, in particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried ou tataqualified spe-
cialist workshop. The specialist workshop
must have the necessary specialist knowl-
edge and tools to carry out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. G
WARNING
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
switch off the engine when driving .Otherwise,
the safety systems of your vehicle may not
function correctly and as a result will no lon-
ge rp rotect you and other persons as inten-
ded. In addition, there is a risk that you may
lose control of yourv ehicle and thus cause an
accident. G
WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly, or alterations
made to the vehicle, e.g. re-routing of cables
under coverings, could cause the safety sys-
tems of your vehicle to stop working properly.
The safety systems would thus no longer pro-
tecty ou and other persons as intended. In
addition, there is a risk that you may lose con-
trol of your vehicle and thus cause an acci-
dent.
All work and alterations to the vehicle, e.g.
installations or modifications, should there- fore be carried out at
aqualified specialist
workshop. G
WARNING
If work on electronic equipment and its soft-
ware is carried out incorrectly, this equipment
could stop working .The electronic systems
are networked via interfaces. Tampering with
these electronic systems could cause mal-
functions in systems which have not been
modified. Malfunctions such as these can
seriously jeopardise the vehicle's operating
safety and therefore your own safety.
You should therefore have all work and mod-
ifications to electronic components carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop. General notes
The following information applies to all com-
ponents of this vehicle that receive and/or
transmit radio waves and to COMAND:
The components of this vehicle that receive
and/or transmit radio waves are compliant
with the basic requirements and all other rel-
evant conditions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The components are approved by the vehicle
manufacturer in accordance with European
Automotive EMC Directive 95/54/EC. Oper-
ation according to its intended purpose is
thus approved for your vehicle. The equip-
ment does not require certification.
The equipmen tconforms to the relevant
equipment-specific EMC specifications in
accordance with the following European
standards:
R EN 55013
R EN 55020
Therefore, adherence to the relevant specifi-
cations for electromagnetic compatibility is
guaranteed for these components.
As a result, interference caused by your com-
ponents to other electrical/electronic com- Introduction
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