2013 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS Owners Manual

Reading lamp
..................................... 101
Rear compartment Setting the airv ents...................... 124
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 107
Display message ............................ 204
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Rear lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 107
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the
backrests ....................................... 236
Folding the backrestf orwards/
back (vehicles without the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) .....................234
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicles with the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) .....................235
Fore-and-aft adjustment ................237
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................269
Function/notes ............................. 168
Switching on/off ........................... 169
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual). .........................90
Dipping (automatic) .........................91
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................122
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes ..................139
Refueling process. .........................140
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opene r....................... 253
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 254
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 208
Warning lamp ................................. 226
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........122 Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....21
Roller sunblind Opening/closing .............................. 81
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 81
Roof carrier ........................................ 240
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 271
Roof load (maximum) ........................329
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............184 S
Safety Childrenint he vehicle..................... 47
Child restraint systems ....................47
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Folding the backrest (rear
compartment) forwards/back
(vehicles without the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) .....................234
Folding the backrest (rear
compartment) forwards/back
(vehicles with the EASY-VARIO-
PLUS system) ................................ 235
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 45
Belt force limiters ............................ 47
Cleaning ......................................... 271
Correct usage .................................. 44
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .47
Fastening ......................................... 45
Important safety guidelines .............43
Releasing ......................................... 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 38
Warning lamp ................................. 218
Warning lamp (function) ................... 46
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ....................87
Adjusting (manually). .......................8614
Index

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support
............................................ 88
Adjusting the head restraint ............87
Cleaning the cover .........................270
Correct driver's seat position ........... 84
Important safety notes ....................85
Seat heating problem ......................89
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 93
Switching sea theating on/off .........89
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......269
Service see ASSYST PLUS
Service menu (on-board computer) .189
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 327
Coolant (engine) ............................ 327
Engine oil ....................................... 326
Fuel ................................................ 324
Important safety notes ..................324
Washer fluid .................................. .328
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........192
On-board computer .......................189
Setting the air distribution ...............120
Setting the airflow ............................120
Side impact air bag .............................42
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 205
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 268
Convenience closing feature ............78
Convenience opening feature ..........78
Important safety information ...........77
Opening/closing .............................. 78
Problem (malfunction) .....................79
Resetting ......................................... 79
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................70
Changing the programming .............69
Checking the battery .......................70
Convenience closing feature ............78
Convenience opening feature ..........78 Display message
............................ 218
Door central locking/unlocking .......68
Important safety notes ....................68
Loss ................................................. 72
Mechanical key ................................ 69
Positions (ignition lock) .................127
Problem (malfunction) .....................72
Starting the engine ........................127
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) ..127
Snow chains ...................................... 295
Sockets Center console .............................. 244
Luggage compartment ...................245
Points to observe before use .........244
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 245
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................189
Digita l............................................ 183
In the Instrument cluster .................27
Segments ...................................... 179
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 189
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 201
Introduction ..................................... 37
Warning lamp ................................. 225
Warning lamp (function) ................... 37
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 105
Display message ............................ 204
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Starting (engine) ................................ 127
STEE RCONTROL .................................. 64
Steering (display message) ..............217
Steering wheel Adjusting (manually). .......................89
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 180
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Important safety notes ....................89
Paddle shifters ............................... 136
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........136 Index
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Stowage areas
................................... 230
Stowage compartments Armrest (front) ............................... 231
Armrest (under) ............................. 232
Center console .............................. 231
Cuph olders ................................... 241
Eyeglasses compartment ...............231
Glove box ...................................... .231
Important safety information .........230
Parce lnet ...................................... 233
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat. ............................. 232
Stowage space
Center console (rear) .....................232
Summer tires ..................................... 294
Sun visor ............................................ 242
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 190
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 122
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............65 T
Tachometer ........................................ 179
Tailgate Display message ............................ 217
Emergency unlocking .......................77
Important safety notes ....................76
Opening/closing (from outside) .......76
Opening dimensions ......................329
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 204
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 324
Emergency spare wheel .................319
Information .................................... 322
Tires/wheels ................................. 316
Vehicle data ................................... 329
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 249
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 249Downloading route
s....................... 252
Emergency call .............................. 246
Geo fencing ................................... 253
Important safety notes ..................245
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 251
MB info call button ........................248
Remote vehicle locking ..................251
Roadside Assistance button ..........247
Search &Send ............................... 250
Self-test ......................................... 246
Speed alert .................................... 253
System .......................................... 245
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 253
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 251
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............250
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 186
Display message ............................ 217
Menu (on-board computer) ............186
Number from the phone book ....... .187
Redialing ........................................ 187
Rejecting/ending acall................. 186
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 179
Outside temperature ..................... .179
Setting (climate control) ................119
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........65
Immobilize r...................................... 65
Through-loading ................................ 233
Time see Separate Operator's Manual
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 276
Tire pressure Checking manually ........................298
Display message ............................ 214
Maximum ....................................... 298
Notes ............................................. 297
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................278
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................278
Recommended ............................... 295
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes ..................298
Restarting ...................................... 299
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................31116
Index

Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition)
....................309
Bar (definition) ............................... 309
Changing awheel .......................... 312
Characteristics .............................. 309
Checking ........................................ 293
Definition of terms .........................309
Direction of rotatio n...................... 312
Display message ............................ 214
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................311
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .308
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............309
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 310
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 310
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................310
Important safety notes ..................292
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......309
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........310
Labeling (overview). .......................305
Load bearing index (definition) ......311
Load index ..................................... 308
Load index (definition) ...................310
M+S tires ....................................... 294
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 310
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 310
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 310
Maximum tire load. ........................303
Maximum tire load (definition) .......310
MOExtended tires ..........................294
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 311
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 310
Replacing ....................................... 312
Service life ..................................... 294
Sidewall (definition) .......................311
Speed rating (definition) ................310
Storing ........................................... 312Structure and characteristics
(definition)
..................................... 309
Summer tires ................................. 294
Temperature .................................. 305
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 311
Tire bead( definition) ...................... 311
Tire pressure (definition) ................311
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 309
Tire size (data) ............................... 316
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 306
Tire tread ....................................... 293
Tire tread (definition) .....................311
Total load limit (definition) .............311
Traction ......................................... 304
Traction (definition) .......................311
Trea dwear ..................................... 304
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 304
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 309
Unladen weight (definition) ............310
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............311
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 309
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 52
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........285
Installing the towing eye ................286
Removing the towing eye. ..............286
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......286
With front axle raised ..................... 286
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............287
Important safety notes ..................285
Installing the towing eye ................286
Removing the towing eye. ..............286
Traction control ................................... 63
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display .........133
Transporting the vehicle ..................287
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .270
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 182 Index
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Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 182
Resetting (on-board computer) ......183
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................106
Changing bulbs (rear) ....................107
Display message ............................ 203
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................75
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 74V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........242
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individua lsettings .......................... 189
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 300
Locking (in an emergency) ...............75
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 68
Lowering ........................................ 315
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 144
Pulling away ................................... 127
Raising ........................................... 313
Reporting problems .........................24
Securing from rolling away ............313
Towing away .................................. 285
Tow-starting ................................... 285
Transporting .................................. 287
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........75
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................68
Vehicle data ................................... 329
Vehicle data ....................................... 329
Vehicle dimensions ...........................329
Vehicle emergency locking ................75Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............323
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 274
Video (DVD) ........................................ 186
VIN ...................................................... 323 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 220
Brakes ........................................... 220
Check Engine ................................. 226
Coolant .......................................... 226
Distance warning ........................... 228
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 228
ESP ®
.............................................. 222
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 223
Fuel tank ........................................ 226
Overview .......................................... 28
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................50
Reserve fuel ................................... 226
Seat belt. ....................................... 218
SRS ................................................ 225
Warranty ............................................ 323
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 217
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........315
Wheel chock ...................................... 313
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 312
Checking ........................................ 293
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Cleaning (warning) .........................312
Emergency spare wheel .................318
Important safety notes ..................292
Interchanging/changing ................312
Mounting anew wheel ................... 315
Mounting awheel .......................... 312
Removing awheel .......................... 315
Storing ........................................... 312
Tightening torque ........................... 315
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 316
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 202
Operation ........................................ .42
Windows
see Side windows 18
Index

Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 121
Windshiel dwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshiel dwasher system
Adding washer fluid .......................263
Filling capacity ............................... 329
Notes ............................................. 328
Windshiel dwipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................111
Rea rwindow wiper ........................ 110
Replacing the wiper blades ............110
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Winte rdriving
Slippery roa dsurface s................... 149
Snow chains .................................. 295
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 294
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 294
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Important safety notes ..................110
Replacing (rea rwindow) ................ 111
Replacing (windshield). ..................110
Wooden trim (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 270
Workshops see Qualified specialist workshop Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work 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. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment. Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for your vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories that have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. This is also the case, even if they
have been independently or officially
approved. The use of non-approved parts
could affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved
conversion parts and accessories are
available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Here, you will receive advice about
permissible technical modifications, and the
parts will be professionally installed. 20
Introduction

Operator's Manual
General notes
Before you first drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
this manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard
of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features described.
This also applies to safety-related systems
and functions. The equipment in your vehicle
may therefore differ from some of the
descriptions or illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Contac tanauthorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter
if you have any questions about equipment or
operation.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-BenzC enter will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the termsoft he following
warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission Systems Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws) Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet. Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-BenzR oadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Introduction
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