2013 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS audio

1, 2, 3 ...
12 Vsocket
see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 194
Function/notes ................................ 59
Important safety notes ....................59
Warning lamp ................................. 220
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................118
Active Parking Assist Display message ............................ 211
Function/notes ............................. 165
Important safety notes ..................164
Active Service System
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist Display message ............................ 201
Function/notes ................................ 61
Adaptive brake lamps .........................63
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes ............................. 100
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Additional speedometer ...................189
Additives (engine oil) ........................327
Airb ags
Deployment ..................................... 37
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 41
Important safety notes ....................39
Knee bag .......................................... 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 38
Side impact airb ag.......................... 42
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 42
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airv ents
Important safet ynotes .................. 123
Rea r............................................... 124
Setting ........................................... 123Setting the center air vents
...........123
Setting the side air vents ...............124
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-theft system
Interio rmotion sensor ..................... 66
Ashtray ............................................... 242
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 187
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........264
Hiding a service message ..............264
Notes ............................................. 264
Resetting the service interval
display. .......................................... 264
Service message ............................ 264
Special service requirements ......... 265
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................65
Function .......................................... .65
Switching off the alarm ....................65
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................188
Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes ............................. 171
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....185
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 205
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 129
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................129
Automatic headlamp mode ................97 4
Index

Display message
............................ 211
Displays in the multifunction
display. .......................................... 155
Driving tips .................................... 158
Function/notes ............................. 153
Important safety notes ..................152
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 157
Warning lamp ................................. 228
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 191
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .74
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .68
Control panel ................................... 33
Display message ............................ 217
Emergency locking ........................... 75
Emergency unlocking .......................75
Important safety notes ....................73
Opening (from inside) ......................74
Drinking and driving .........................144
Drinks holder see Cuph older
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 136
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ......133
Manual .......................................... .136
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................265
Symmetrical low bea m.................... 96
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads ..................149
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......59
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................61
Adaptive brake lamps ......................63
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............60
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....60
Distance warning function ...............60
Electronic brake force distribution ...64
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 63ETS (Electronic Traction System)
.....63
Important safety information ...........59
Overview .......................................... 59
STEER CONTROL ............................. 64
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist .....................164
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................171
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 173
Cruise control ................................ 150
Display message ............................ 209
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 152
HOLD function ............................... 160
Lane Keeping Assist ......................174
Lane Tracking package ..................173
PARKTRONI C................................. 161
Rea rview camera .......................... 168
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................135
Brakes ........................................... 146
Break-in period .............................. 126
Checking brake lining thickness ....148
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 158
Downhill gradient ........................... 146
Drinking and driving .......................144
Driving abroad ................................. 96
Driving in winter ............................ .149
Driving on flooded road s................ 149
Driving on wet road s...................... 149
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 145
Fuel ................................................ 144
General .......................................... 144
Hydroplaning ................................. 149
Icy road surfaces ........................... 149
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads. .................................. 147
Snow chains .................................. 295
Symmetrical low beam. ...................96
Wet road surface ........................... 147
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......185
DVD video (on-board computer) ......186 8
Index

Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 191
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 105
Display message ............................ 203
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................... 96
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 88M
M+S tires ............................................ 294
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 267
mbrace Call priority .................................... 249
Display message ............................ 200
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 249
Downloading 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
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 69
Locking vehicle ................................ 75
Unlocking the driver's door ..............75
Memory card (audio) .........................185
Memory function ................................. 93Message memory (on-board
computer)
.......................................... 193
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............186
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 69
MOExtende dtires .............................. 275
Mounting wheels Lowerin gthe vehicle ...................... 315
Mounting anew wheel ................... 315
Preparing the vehicle .....................312
Raising the vehicle .........................313
Removing awheel .......................... 315
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 313
MP3
Operation ....................................... 185
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 181
Permanent display. ........................190
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .180
Overview .......................................... 29 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............184
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-in anew
vehicle ................................................ 126 O
Occupant safety Childrenint he vehicle..................... 47
Important safety notes ....................36
Odometer
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil 12
Index

Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
:
Multifunction display 181
;
Audio/COMAND display;
see the separate operating
instructions
=
?
Switches on the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
?
~
Rejects or ends a call 186
Exits phone book/redial
memory
6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial
memory
WX
Adjusts the volume
8
Mute Function Page
A
=;
Selects a menu 180
9:
Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists
180
a
Confirms yours
election 180
Hides display messages 193
B
%
Back 180
Switches off the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructionsMultifunction steering wheel
29At a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
:
Audio system/COMAND;
see the separate operating
instructions
;
c
Seat heating 89
=
c
PARKTRONIC 161
?
¤
ECO start/stop
function 128 Function Page
A
£
Hazard warning
lamps 99
B
4
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp 50
C
Ú
Selects the drive
program 13530
Center consoleAt a glance

Center console, lower section
Function Page
D
Ashtray 242
Cigarette lighter 243
Power socket 244
Stowage compartment 230
E
Stowage compartment
230 Function Page
F
Cup holders 241
G
Stowage compartment 230
H
Audio/COMAND
controller; see the separate
operating instructions Center console
31At a glance

When the vehicle has been braked to a
standstill, the electric parking brake is
engaged.
Parking the vehicle for
along period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as
a result of lack of use.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice.
i You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist
workshop. Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Always remembe rthat you must concentrate
primarily on driving the vehicle. The driver's
concentration must always be directed
primarily at road traffic. For your own safety
and that of others, we recommend that you
stop the vehicle at a safe place and in
accordance with the traffic conditions before
making or accepting a phone call.
Comply with all legal requirements if you use
the telephone while driving. Use the hands-
free system and only use the telephone when
road, weather and traffic conditions permit. In
some jurisdictions, it is forbidden for drivers
to use mobile phones while driving.
Only operate the audio system or COMAND
(Cockpit Management and Data System) in
compliance with all legal requirements and
when the road, weather and traffic conditions
permit. You may otherwise not be able to observe the traffic conditions, endangering
yourself and others.
Remember that your vehicle covers a distance
of 44 ft (approximately 14
m)a second when
it is traveling at only 30 mph (approximately
50 km/h). G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevan tfunctions are only available
with limitations, or no tatall. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect .You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
Drive sensibly –save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel:
R
The tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
R Remove unnecessary loads.
R Remove roof racks whe nthey are not
needed.
R Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
R Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
R Have all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or by the service
interval display.
Fuel consumption also increases when
driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic
and in mountainous terrain.
Drinking and driving G
WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment. 144
Driving tipsDriving and parking

Canceling Active Parking Assist
You can cancel Active Parking Assist at any
time.
X
Stop the movement of the multifunction
steering wheel or steer yourself.
Active Parking Assist will be canceled at
once. The Park Assist Canceled message appears in the multifunction
display.
or
X Press the PARKTRONIC butto nonthe
center console (Y page 163).
PARKTRONIC is switched off and Active
Parking Assist is immediately canceled.
The Park Assist Canceled message
appears in the multifunction display.
Active Parking Assist is canceled
automatically if:
R the transmission is shifted too early.
R parking using Active Parking Assist is no
longer possible.
R you are driving faster than 6 mph
(10 km/h).
R a wheel spins, ESP ®
intervenes or fails. The
÷ warning lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster.
Aw arning tone sounds. The parking symbol
disappears and the multifunction display
shows the Park Assist Canceled message.
When Active Parking Assist is canceled, you
must steer again yourself.
Rear view camera
Important safety notes The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not
a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering and
parking
.When maneuvering or parking, make
sure that there are no persons, animals or objects in the area in which you are
maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in a limited manner:
R
the tailgate is open
R in heavy rain, snow or fog
R at night or in very dark places
R if the camera is exposed to very bright light
R if the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
R if there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in
winter
R if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
R if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In
this event, have the camera position and
setting checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
General notes Rear view camera
:is in the trunk lid handle.
Rear view camera :is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It uses guide lines to show
the area behind your vehicle in the Audio/
COMAND display.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
i The text of messages shown in the
COMAND display depends on the language
setting. The following are examples of rear
view camera messages in the COMAND
display. 168
Driving systemsDriving and parking