2011 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK transmission

Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal positio n............. 137
Automatic drive program ...............138
Changing gea r............................... 137
DIRECT SELECT leve r..................... 135
Display message ............................ 229
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 136
Drive program displa y.................... 135
Driving tips .................................... 137
Emergency running mode ..............141
Engaging drive position .................. 136
Engaging neutra l............................ 136
Engaging revers egear ................... 136
Engaging the par kposition ............ 136
Kickdow n....................................... 137
Manual drive program ....................139
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) .136
Problem (fault) ............................... 141
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 137
Pulling away ................................... 128
Starting the engine ........................127
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 138
Trailer towing ................................. 137
Transmissio nposition display ........135
Transmission positions ..................137
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode .........................141
Axle load, permissible (traile rtow-
ing) ...................................................... 320 B
Bag hook ............................................ 251
Ball coupling Folding in ....................................... 185
Folding out ..................................... 183
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................63
Basic settings see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
Display message ............................ 213
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)
Function/notes ................................ 65 Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 74
Important safety notes ....................73
Replacing ......................................... 74
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 282
Display message ............................ 220
Important safety notes ..................280
Jump starting ................................. 283
Belt
see Seat belt
Belt force limiters (activation) ...........39
Belt tensioner Activation ......................................... 39
Function .......................................... .47
Blind Spo tAssist
Activating/deactivating .................199
Display message ............................ 224
Notes/function .............................. 177
Trailer towing ................................. 179
Bonnet
Closing .......................................... .263
Display message ............................ 230
Opening ......................................... 262
Boot
see Tailgate
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 212
Notes ............................................. 315
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .66
Changin gbulbs .............................. 107
Display message ............................ 216
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 63
BAS .................................................. 63
BAS PLUS ........................................ 65
Brake fluid (notes) .........................315
Display message ............................ 206
Driving tips .................................... 146
Important safety notes ..................146
Parking brake ................................ 145
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away/tow-starting Index
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Setting for driving on the right/
left
................................................. 201
Switching on/off .............................. 97
DIRECT SELECTl ever
see Automatic transmission
Displa y(cleaning instructions) ........271
Display message General information .......................205
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........205
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play................................................ 266
Calling up (on-board computer) .....205
Driving systems ............................. 221
Engine ............................................ 219
Key ................................................ 231
Lights ............................................ .215
Safety systems .............................. 206
Tyres .............................................. 228
Vehicle .......................................... .229
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .198
Distance recorder see Trip meter
Distance warning signal
Activating/deactivating .................199
Function/notes ................................ 63
Warning lamps ............................... 241
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activatio ncondition s..................... 156
Cruise control leve r....................... 155
Deactivating ................................... 160
Display message ............................ 225
Displays in the multifunctio ndis-
play ................................................ 157
Drivin gtips .................................... 160
Function/notes .....................154, 155
Important safety notes ..................154
Selecting ........................................ 155
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 159
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 203
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .77
Central locking/unlocking (key) ......72
Control pane l................................... 35Display message
............................ 230
Emergency locking ........................... 78
Emergency unlocking .......................77
Important safety notes ....................76
Opening (from the inside) ................76
Drinks holder
see Cuph older
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 138
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ......135
Manual .......................................... .139
Driver's door
see Door
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Service24h .................................... 267
Symmetrical dipped bea m............... 96
Driving on flooded roads ..................148
Driving safety system BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .65
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....63
Distance warning signa l................... 63
Electronic Brake-force Distribu-
tion .................................................. 67
ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Important safety guidelines .............62
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......63
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
Adaptive brake lamps ......................66
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............63
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....66
Overview .......................................... 62
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TRO L................................................ 68
Driving system
Active Parking Assist .....................166
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................175
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 177
Cruise control ................................ 149
Display message ............................ 221
Distronic Plu s................................ 154
HOLD function ............................... 1628
Index

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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M
M+S tyres .......................................... .294
Main-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 106
Display message ............................ 217
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 101
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Manual transmission
Engaging revers egear ................... 134
Gea rlever ...................................... 133
Pulling away ................................... 128
Shifting to neutra l.......................... 134
Shift recommendatio n................... 134
Starting the engine ........................127
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) ..269
Memory card (audio) .........................196
Memory function ................................. 94
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .205
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 309
Installatio n..................................... 309
Menu (on-board computer) ............196
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 258
Transmission output (maximum) .... 309
see Telephone
Modifying the programming (key) .....73
MOExtended tyres .............................276
Motorway mode ................................ 100
MP3 Operating ...................................... .196
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 190
Permanent displa y......................... 201
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .189
Overview .......................................... 31 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............194
see separate operating instructions
Notes on running in anew vehicle ..126 O
Occupant safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 47
Important safety notes ....................38
Odometer ........................................... 193
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 198
Convenience submenu ..................204
Displaying a service message ........266
Display messages ..........................205
Factory setting submenu ...............204
Important safety notes ..................188
Ligh tsubmenu ............................... 201
Menu overview .............................. 192
Message memory .......................... 205
Navigation menu ............................ 194
Operating vide oDVD ..................... 196
Operation ....................................... 189
Service menu ................................. 200
Settings menu ............................... 200
Standard displa y............................ 193
Telephone menu ............................ 196
Vehicle submenu ........................... 203
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 107
Operating safety Diagnostics connection ...................22
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........188
Overhead control panel ......................34
Override feature Rea rside windows ........................... 62 Index
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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
Index

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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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

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
Introduction