2013 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS climate control

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 20 At
ag lance ........................................... 25 Safety
................................................... 35 Opening/closing
................................. 67 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....83 Lights and windshield wipers
............95 Climate control
................................. 113 Driving and parking
..........................125 On-board computer and displays
....177 Stowage and features
......................229 Maintenance and care
......................259 Breakdown assistance
.....................273 Wheels and tires
............................... 291 Technical data
................................... 321 Contents
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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

Sea
tcover ..................................... 270
Sensors ......................................... 269
Steering wheel ............................... 270
Trim pieces .................................... 270
Washing by hand ........................... 266
Wheels ........................................... 267
Windows ........................................ 268
Wiper blades .................................. 268
Wooden trim .................................. 270
Cargo compartment cover ...............237
Cargo compartment enlargement ...234
Important safety notes ..................234
Notes on use ................................. 236
Cargo compartment floor
Height adjustment .........................240
Opening/closing ............................ 239
Stowag ewell (under) ..................... 239
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 239
Important safety information .........238
Cargo tie down rings .........................237
Car wash (care) ................................. 265
Center console Lowe rsection .................................. 31
Uppe rsection .................................. 30
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 191
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........68
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 107
Cornering light function .................106
High-beam headlamps ...................105
Important safety notes ..................102
License plate lighting .....................109
Low-beam headlamps ....................105
Overview of bul btypes .................. 103
Parking lamps ................................ 105
Rea rfog lamp ................................ 107
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 104
Reversing lamps ............................ 107
Standing lamps (front) ...................105
Tai llamps ...................................... 107
Turn signals (front) ......................... 106
Turn signals (rear) ..........................107Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................58
Rea rdoors ....................................... 58
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 47
Restraint systems ............................ 47
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................50
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 51
On the front-passenger sea t............ 49
Problem (malfunction) .....................54
Recommendations ...........................56
Suitable positions ............................ 54
Top Tether ....................................... 52
Cigarette lighter ................................ 243
Climate control Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 117
Controlling automatically ...............119
Cooling with aird ehumidification..118
Defrosting the windows .................121
Defrosting the windshield ..............121
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 115
Important safety notes ..................114
Indicator lamp ................................ 119
Notes on using automatic climate
control ................................... 115, 117
Overview of systems ......................114
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 119
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 122
Setting the aird istribution.............120
Setting the airflow .........................120
Setting the airv ents...................... 123
Setting the temperature ................119
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 122
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Switching residual hea ton/off ......122
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 122
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 1206
Index

Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
COLLISIO NPREVENTION ASSIST .......60
COMAND see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ............................98
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 257
Calling up ....................................... 257
Setting ........................................... 257
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 182
Convenience closing feature ..............78
Convenience opening feature ............78
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 263
Display message ............................ 206
Filling capacity ............................... 328
Important safety notes ..................327
Temperature gauge ........................ 179
Warning lamp ................................. 226
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Changing bulbs .............................. 106
Display message ............................ 203
Function/notes ................................ 99
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 102
Cruise control Activatio ncondition s..................... 150
Cruise control lever. ......................150
Deactivating ................................... 151
Display message ............................ 213
Driving system ............................... 150
Function/notes ............................. 150
Important safety notes ..................150
Setting aspeed .............................. 151
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .151
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 241
Important safety notes ..................241
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 242
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...24
Customer Relations Department .......24 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 205
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Switching on/off (switch) ................97
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board
computer )...................................... 190
Interior lighting .............................. 191
Diagnostics connection ......................23
Digital speedometer .........................183
DIRECT SELECTl ever
see Automatic transmission
Displa y(cleaning instructions) ........269
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 264
Calling up (on-board computer) .....193
Driving systems ............................. 209
Engine ............................................ 206
General notes ................................ 193
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........193
Lights ............................................ .202
Safety systems .............................. 194
SmartKey ....................................... 218
Tires ............................................... 214
Vehicle .......................................... .215
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 187
Distance recorder ............................. 182
see Trip odometer
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating .................188
Function/notes ................................ 60
Warning lamp ................................. 228
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activatio ncondition s..................... 154
Cruise control leve r....................... 154
Deactivating ................................... 157 Index
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Flat tire
MOExtended tires ..........................275
Preparing the vehicle .....................275
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 276
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................ .258
Fog lamps Extended range .............................. 100
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Folding table ...................................... 232
Front fog lamps Display message ............................ 204
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrestf orward/
back ............................................... 233
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 326
Consumption statistics ..................182
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 183
Displaying the range ......................183
Driving tips .................................... 144
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 325
Important safety notes ..................324
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .325
Problem (malfunction) ...................141
Refueling ........................................ 139
Tank content/reserve fuel .............325
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 140
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 183
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 325
Problem (malfunction) ...................141
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 288
Before changing ............................. 288
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 288
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 288
Important safety notes ..................287 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................256
Important safety notes ..................253
Opening/closing the garage door ..256
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 254
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 270
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........322
Glove box ........................................... 231 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ........................99
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....263
Cleaning system (capacity )............ 329
Cleaning system (function) ..............99
Cleaning system (notes) ................328
Fogging up ..................................... 101
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 87
Adjusting (electrically). ....................87
Adjusting (manually). .......................87
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 87
Installing/removing (rear) ................88
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 105
Display message ............................ 204
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 100
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Hill start assist .................................. 128
HOLD function Deactivating ................................... 161
Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes ............................. 160
Hood
Closing .......................................... .261
Display message ............................ 217
Opening ......................................... 26010
Index

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

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

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
136
;
Combination switch 98
=
Instrument cluster 27
?
Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 133
B
PARKTRONIC warning
display
161
C
Overhead control panel 32
D
Climate control systems
114 Function Page
E
Ignition lock 127
F
Adjusting the steering
wheel
89
G
Cruise control lever 150
H
Electric parking brake 142
I
Ligh
tswitch 96
J
Diagnostics connection 23
K
Opening the hood 26026
CockpitAt a glance