2013 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS warning light

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
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The yellow ESP
®
and
ESP ®
OFF warning
lamps are lit while the
engine is running. ESP
®
,B AS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD functio nand hill start assist are
temporarily unavailable.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST may also have failed.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Self-diagnosis is not ye tcomplete.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Carefully drive a short distance on a suitable stretch of road,
making slight steering movements at a speed above 12 mph
(20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the
warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 224
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
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The red indicator lamp
for the electric parking
brake flashes or lights
up and/or the yellow
warning lamp for the
electric parking brake
lights up. X
Observe the messages in the multifunction display. 6
The red SRS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
There is a malfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System).
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Drive on carefully.
X Have SRS checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
For further information about SRS, see (Y page 37).Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
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The yellow Check
Engine warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running.
There may be a malfunction, for example:
R
in the engine management
R in the fuel injection system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system
R in the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engin emay
be running in emergency mode.
X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.
i In some states, you must immediately visit a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as the yellow Chec kEngine warning
lamp lights up.T his depends on the locally applicable legal
requirements. If in doubt, check whether such legal regulations
apply in the state in which you are currently driving. æ
The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp lights up
while the engine is
running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. æ
The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp flashes
while the engine is
running.
The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler
cap.
X If the fuel filler cap is closed: visit a qualified specialist
workshop. ?
The red coolant
warning lamp lights up
while the engine is
running and the coolant
temperature gage is at
the start of the scale.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gage is
defective.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a
risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue
driving under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 141).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 226
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
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X
Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.
X Check the coolant level and add coolant (Y page 263). Observe
the warning notes.
X If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
X At coolant temperatures under 248 ‡(120 †), drive to the next
qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. Driving systems
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
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The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds.
You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in yourl
ine
of travel at too high a speed.
X Be prepared to brake immediately.
X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action. 228
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X
To fold out: pull folding table :up in the
direction of the arrow to the desired
position.
X To fold away: push folding table :down
onto the backrest. Parcel nets
G
WARNING
Parcel nets are intended for storing light-
weight items only, such as road maps, mail,
etc.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges, or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel nets. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
Parcel nets canno tprotect transported goods
in the event of an accident.
! The maximu mload that may be placed on
the parcel net under the rear shelf is
2.5 kg.
Parcel nets are located in the front-passenger
footwell and on the back of the driver's and
the front-passenger seat. Folding backrest on the front-
passenger seat
G
WARNING
In the event of an accident, sudden braking or
an abrupt change of direction, people sitting
in the back may be endangered by protruding
parts of the folded front-passenger seat if the
backrest of the front-passenger seat is folded
forward. There is an increased risk of injury.
Make sure that there are no people on the
center rear seat or on the rear seat behind the
front-passenger seat, while the front-
passenger seat is folded. X
To fold forward: gently push the backrest
back.
X Pull release handle :and fold the
backrest fully onto the seat cushion until it
engages.
X To fold back: gently push the backrest
down and pull release handle :.
X Fold the seat backrest back until it
engages. Through-loading facility in the rear
compartment
G
WARNING
Do not transport any unsecured items in the
through-loading area. G
WARNING
Do not drive without the armrest locked in
place. You and others could otherwise be
injured by the armrest should it be thrown
around in the event of an accident, strong
braking maneuvers or sudden changes of
direction.
No passengers may sit in the rear center seat
when the armrest has been removed. Stowage areas
233Stowage and features Z

X
Attach hook =to the cargo
compartment's uppers eal?.
X To close: detach hook =from seal ?.
X Fasten hook =to the bracket on the
underside of the cargo compartment floor.
X Fold the trunk floor down.
X Press the trun kfloor down until it engages.
Setting the height of the trunk floor The stowage well under the trunk floor can be
increased or decreased in size as necessary.
To do this, you can lock the floor at two
differen
theights. The upper catch gives a flat
load surface when the rear bench seat is
folded forward. X
To lift: raise trunk floor ;using
handle :in the direction of arrow =and
tug it upwards sharply.
X Lower trunk floor ;again. To do this, push
the trun kfloor away so that it engages in
the guide on the upper level.
Trunk floor ;engages in the upper
position.
X To lower: raise trunk floor ;slightly using
handle :and tug it briefly towards you.
X Lower trunk floor ;again slowly. Whilst
doing so, press the trunk floor into the
lower level.
Trunk floor ;engages in the lower
position. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Only use roof racks approved by Mercedes-
Ben zfor your vehicle model to avoid damage
to the vehicle.
Follow the manufacturer' sinstallation
instructions. Otherwise, an improperly
attached roo frack system or its load could
become detached from the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum roof load of
165 lb (75 kg).
Take into consideratio nthat when the roof
rack is loaded, the handling characteristics
are different from those when operating the
vehicle without the roof rack loaded.
! Mercedes-Benzr ecommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benzv ehicles.
This helps to preven tdamage to the
vehicle.
Positio nthe load on the roof rack in such a
way that the vehicle will not sustain
damage even when it is in motion.
Ensure that, depending on the vehicle's
equipment, you can raise the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel fully and
open the tailgate fully when the roof carrier
is installed.
Attaching the roof carrier 240
Stowage areasStowage and features

the wedge of the uppe
rsection of cup
holder :faces forwards.
X Press the cup holder downwards until it
engages on the right and left-hand sides.
Cup holder in the rear seat armrest !
Do not sit on or support your body weight
on the rear seat armrest when it is folded
down, as you could otherwise damage it.
! Close the cup holder before folding the
rear seat armrest up. Otherwise, the cup
holder could be damaged. X
Fold down the rear seat armrest.
X To open: press the fron tofcup holder :
or ;.
Cup holder :or; extends automatically.
X To close: slide the cup holder bac kuntil it
engages. Sun visors
Overview G
WARNING
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors
closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Reflected glare can endanger you and others. :
Mirro rlight
; Bracket
= Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
? Vanity mirror
A Mirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light
:only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into retainer ;and mirror cover
A has been folded up.
Glare from the side X
Fold down the sun visor.
X Pull the sun visor out of retainer ;.
X Swing the sun visor to the side.
X Vehicles with mirror lights: slide the sun
visor horizontally as desired. Ashtray
Front ashtray !
The stowage space under the ashtray is
not heat resistant. Before placing lit
cigarettes in the ashtray, make sure that
the ashtray is properly engaged. Otherwise,
the stowage space could be damaged. 242
FeaturesStowage and features

Example: vehicles with a cove
rover the stowage
compartment
X To open: push the lower section of
cover :.
The cover opens.
X To remove the insert: lift insert=
up ; and out.
X To re-install the insert: press insert=
into the holder until it engages.
i If you remove the ashtray insert, you can
use the resulting compartment for
stowage.
Rear-compartment ashtray X
To open: pull cover =out by its top edge.
X To remove the insert: pull insert;by
recess :in the directio nofarrow?until
it disengages audibly.
X Lift insert ;up and out.
X To install the insert: install insert:from
above into the holder and press downi nto
the holde runtil it engages. Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
Whe nleaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch. Always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Achild’s unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could
R injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
R be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
R injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
starter switch or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment or steering wheel
adjustment
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned by these
parts. G
WARNING
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure any children traveling with you do
not injure themselves or start a fire with the
hot cigarette lighter. Features
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