2011 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK towing capacity

Lane Keeping Assist
......................180
Lane package ................................ 177
PARKTRONI C................................. 163
Reversing camera ..........................170
Speed Limi tAssist ......................... 176
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 148
Automatic transmission .................137
Brakes ........................................... 146
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 160
Downhill gradient ........................... 147
Driving abroad ................................. 96
Driving in winter ............................ .148
Driving on flooded road s................ 148
Driving on wet road s...................... 148
General .......................................... 146
Icy road surfaces ........................... 149
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted road s....................................... 147
New brake pads/linings ................148
Running-in tips ............................... 126
Snow chains .................................. 295
Symmetrical dipped bea m............... 96
Towing atrailer .............................. 181
Tyr egrip ........................................ 148
Wet road surface ........................... 147
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......196 E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment .............................................. 248
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 208
Function/notes ................................ 67
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................131
General information .......................129
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc ykey
Unlocking the driver's door ..............77Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 73
Locking vehicle ................................ 78
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 77
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes ..................304
Points to remember .......................305
Removing ....................................... 305
Technical data ............................... 305
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 79
Vehicle ............................................. 77
Engine
Display message ............................ 219
ECO start/stop function ................129
Engine number ............................... 311
Jump-starting ................................. 283
Running irregularl y......................... 132
Starting problems ..........................132
Starting the engine with the key ....127
Stopping ........................................ 144
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 287
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 238
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 309
Problem (fault) ............................... 132
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 315
Checking the oil level ..................... 263
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 264
Display message ............................ 221
Filling capacity ............................... 315
Notes about oil grades ................... 314
Notes on oil level/consumption ....263
Topping up ..................................... 264
Viscosity ........................................ 315
Environmental protection
Note ................................................ .20
Returning an end-of-life vehicle .......20
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) Deactivating/activating .................198
Deactivating/activating (notes) .......66
Display message ............................ 206 Index
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Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available to your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-
specific deviations are possible. Please
note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all features described. This also
applies to safety-relevan tsystems and
functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 22).Loading guidelines
G
WARNING
Secure and position the load as described in
the loading guidelines.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could
be injured by the load being throw naround in
the event of sharp braking, a sudden change
in direction or an accident.
You will find further informatio ninthe "Secur-
ing a load" section.
Even if you follow all the loading guidelines,
the load will increase the risk of injury in the
event of an accident. G
WARNING
Keep the tailgate closed when the engine is
running. Otherwise, you could be poisoned by
exhaust fumes entering the vehicle.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle. For this reason, you
should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
R when transporting a load, never exceed the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
R position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the load compart-
ment as possible.
R the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R always place the load against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
R hook in the safety net when loading.
R the maximum load capacity of the stowage
well under the luggage compartmentf loor
is 25 kg.
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistan tlashing material. Pad sharp
edges for protection.
i Lashing material is available at any quali-
fied specialist workshop.
! Do no tposition the load on one part of the
folding luggage compartment floor only.
The maximum load capacity of the folding
luggage compartment floor is 100 kg.
Spread the weight evenly to avoid damag-
ing the luggage compartment floor. Place a
solid board under the load if necessary.
Please note that the load on the luggage
compartment floor will be increased when
the load is lashed down. Stowage areas
Stowage compartments
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The stowage compartments must be closed
when items are stored in them. Luggage nets
are not designed to secure heavy items of
luggage. 244
Stowage areasStowing and features

X
Slide locking mechanism =in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
X Swing flap ;fully to the side.
Flap ;is held ope nby a magnet.
X To close: swing flap ;in the luggage com-
partmen tback until it engages.
X Fold the cover forwards until it engages into
armrest :.
X Fold armrest :up fully if necessary. Enlarging the luggage compartment
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Do no tcarry heavy or hard objects inside the
vehicle or in the luggage compartmen tunless
they are secured.
Otherwise, you and othe rvehicle occupants
could be injured by objects being thrown
around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak-
ing, a sudden change in direction or an acci-
dent.
When using the luggage compartment
enlargemen tfeature, you must always fully
fold down the respective backrests and
attach the safety net. G
WARNING
Always drive with the tailgate closed. Exhaust
fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle inte-
rior. !
Before you fold down the rear seat back-
rest, remove the side head restraints for
the integrated child seat; see the "Side
head restraints for integrated child seat"
section. The side head restraints could oth-
erwise be damaged.
! Before folding the backrest in the rear
compartment forwards, make sure that the
rear compartment armrest and the
cupholder are folded in. They may other-
wise be damaged.
Vehicles without the EASY-VARIO-PLUS
system Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr-
ests can be folded forwards separately to
increase the luggage compartment capacity. X
Fully insert the backrest head restraints
(Y page 89).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X Vehicles with integrated child seat: fold in
the child seat (Y page 53) and remove the
side head restraint (Y page 56).
X Pull left-hand or right-hand release han-
dle ;of the seat backrest forwards.
Corresponding seat backrest :is
released.
X Fold seat backrest :forwards.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary. 248
Stowage areasStowing and features

X
Swing backrest :back.
X Adjust the backres tto the desired angle by
pulling the loop (Y page 250).
X Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(Y page 89).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Notes on using the luggage compartment Load position
Making the best use of your luggage com-
partment:
R Load capacity is increased when back-
rest :is set to the load position (90°)
(Y page 250).
R Vehicles with a height-adjustable luggage
compartment floor: a level load surface can
be obtained by moving the luggage com-
partmen tfloor to the upper position
(Y page 254).
R Al arge rload area can be obtained by mov-
ing the rear bench seat as far forward as
possible (Y page 250).
R The load area can be lengthened by folding
forward the folding backrest of the front-
passenger seat (Y page 247) and the cor-
responding backrest in the rear.
Adjusting the angle of the rear seat backr-
ests
You can set the angle of the seat backrests
to one of 13 detent positions. X
Pull right or left release loop ;forwards in
the direction of the arrow.
Corresponding seat backrest :is
released.
X Push backrest :forward in the direction
of the arrow, or push it back and let it
engage.
X To ensure that the backrest has engaged,
lean firmly against backrest :.
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
! When moving the rear seats back, make
sure there are no objects in the footwell or
behind the seats. The rear seats and/or the
objects could otherwise be damaged. X
Lift the left or right release handle and slide
the corresponding seat forwards or back-
wards.
X Let go of the release handle again.
Make sure that you hear the seat engage in
position. 250
Stowage areasStowing and features

Attaching and tightening the safety net
X
To attach and tighten: insert guide
rod :into bracket ;.
X Attach belt hook ?to the lashing eyelet
and pull down on the loos eend of the lash-
ing strap until the safety net is taut.
X After driving a short distance, check the
tension of the safety net and retighten it if
necessary.
X To loosen and detach: pull belt clamp
= up to reduce the tension in the lashing
strap.
X Unhook belt hook ?from the lashing eye-
let.
X Detach guide rod :from bracket ;.
X To stow: press the red button on the upper
and lowe rguide rod.
X Fold the safety ne tand roll it up.
X Close the two Velcro fasteners on the
safety net holder. Stowage well underneath the luggage
compartment floor
Important safety notes G
WARNING
You should always close the luggage com-
partment floor if you are transporting objects
in the stowage well under the luggage com-
partment floor.
Otherwise, you and othe rvehicle occupants
could be injured by objects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak-
ing, a sudden change in direction or an acci-
dent.
! The maximum load capacity of the stow-
age well under the luggage compartment
floor is 25 kg.
Opening/closing the luggage compart-
ment floor There is a stowage area for TIREFIT, a folding
box, the vehicle tool kit, etc.u
nderneath the
luggage compartment floor. X
To open: open the tailgate.
X Pull handle ;until it stands upright.
X Swing luggage compartment floor :up
using handle ;. X
Fold ou thook =on the underside of the
luggage compartment floor. Stowage areas
253Stowing and features Z

Attaching the roof carrier
X
Open covers :carefully in the direction of
the arrow.
X Fold covers :upwards.
X Only secure the roof carrier to the anchor-
age points under covers :.
X Observe the manufacturer' sinstallation
instructions. Features
Cup holders
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Do not place any objects in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, vehi-
cle occupants could be injured by objects
being thrown around if you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Only use the cup holders for containers of a
suitable size and which have lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill.
Cup holders should not be used for hot drinks.
You may otherwise scald yourself. G
WARNING
Do not transport any heavy, sharp-edged or
fragile bottles in the stowag ecompartments. In the event of an accident, the stowage com-
partments cannot secure the bottles ade-
quately. You and/or other vehicle occupants
could be injured.
The stowage compartments in the doors pro-
vide space for bottles:
R front: capacity up to 1.5 l
R rear: capacity up to 0.5 l
The bottles are neither secured nor prevented
from tipping over. Therefore, do not place any
open drink containers in the stowage com-
partments.
Cup holder in the front centre console The cup holder and the rubber mat under-
neath can be removed for cleaning. Clean it
with clean, lukewarm water only.
X
To remove: carefully pull in the upper sec-
tions of cup holders :on the driver's and
front-passenger sides until they release.
X Lift the cup holder upwards ;until it can
be removed. Features
255Stowing and features Z