2013 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS emergency towing

Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ...............136
Changing gear. .............................. 135
DIRECT SELECT leve r..................... 133
Display message ............................ 215
Drive program displa y.................... 133
Driving tips .................................... 135
Emergency running mode ..............139
Engaging drive position .................. 134
Engaging neutra l............................ 134
Engaging revers egear ................... 134
Engaging the par kposition ............ 133
Kickdow n....................................... 135
Manual drive program ....................136
Overview ........................................ 132
Problem (malfunction) ...................139
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 135
Pulling away ................................... 127
Starting the engine ........................127
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......136
Transmission position display. .......133
Transmission positions ..................134
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 139 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 107
Display message ............................ 205
Bag hook ............................................ 237
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................60
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 70
Important safety notes ....................70
Replacing ......................................... 70
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 281
Display message ............................ 208
Important safety notes ..................279
Jump starting ................................. 283
Belt force limiters (activation) ...........37
Blinds see Roller sunblind
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................188
Notes/function .............................. 173Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 200
Notes ............................................. 327
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .63
Changin gbulbs .............................. 107
Display message ............................ 203
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 59
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................61
BAS .................................................. 60
Brake fluid (notes) .........................327
Display message ............................ 194
Driving tips .................................... 146
Important safety notes ..................146
Maintenance .................................. 147
Parking brake ................................ 142
Warning lamp ................................. 220
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
Calling up a malfunction see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 271
Car wash ........................................ 265
Display ........................................... 269
Exhaust pip e.................................. 269
Exterior lights ................................ 268
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 270
Interior ........................................... 269
Matte finish ................................... 267
Notes ............................................. 265
Paint .............................................. 267
Plastic trim .................................... 269
Power washer ................................ 266
Rea rview camera .......................... 269
Roof lining ...................................... 271
Seat belt. ....................................... 271 Index
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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

X
Open the tailgate.
X Lift the cargo compartment floor up
(Y page 239).
i Towing eye ;is located under tire
inflation compressor :.
Vehicles with atire-change tool kit X
Open the tailgate.
X Lift the cargo compartment floor up
(Y page 239).
X Remove the tire-change toolk it.
The tire-change tool kit contains:
R Jack
R Lug wrench
R One pair of gloves
R Folding wheel chock Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties) (Y page 275)
R a TIREFIT kit
Information on mounting a wheel
(Y page 312).
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tires.
X Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 141).
X If possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock. X
All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area while a wheel is being changed.
Anyone who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to
traffic conditions when doing so.
X Close the driver's door.
i Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires
are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the
factory. It is therefore recommended that
you additionally equip your vehicle with a
TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not
feature run-flat properties, e.g. winter tires.
A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a
qualified specialist workshop. MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
G
WARNING
When driving in emergency mode, the driving
characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when
cornering, accelerating quickly and when
braking. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not exceed the stated maximum speed.
Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneuvers,
and driving over obstacles (curbs, potholes,
off-road). This applies in particular to a laden
vehicle.
Stop driving in emergency mode if:
R you hear banging noises.
R the vehicle starts to shake.
R you see smoke and smell rubber.
R ESP ®
is intervening constantly.
R there are tears in the sidewalls of the tire.
After driving in emergency mode, have the
wheel rims checked at a qualified specialist
workshop with regard to their further use. The
defective tire must be replaced in every case. Flat tire
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The automatic transmission automatically
shifts to position
Pwhen you open the driver's
or front-passenger door or when you remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock. In order
to ensure that the automatic transmission
stays in position Nwhen towing the vehicle,
you must observe the following points:
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Shift the automatic transmission to
position N.
X Leave the SmartKey in position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the electric parking brake.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 99).
It is importan tthat you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(Y page 285). Transporting the vehicle
! Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels
or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle
such as axle or steering components.
Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Shift the transmission to position N.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the electric parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove it.
X Secure the vehicle.
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes. Tow-starting (emergency starting)
! Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be tow-started. You could
otherwise damage the automatic
transmission.
When tow-starting, it is important that you
observe the safety instructions (Y page 285). Fuses
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Only use fuses that have been approved for
Mercedes-Ben zvehicles and that have the
correct fuse rating for the systems
concerned. Do not attempt to repair or bridge
faulty fuses. Using fuses that have not been
approved or attempting to repair or bridge
faulty fuses could cause the fuse to be
overloaded and result in afire. Have the cause
traced and rectified at a qualified specialist
workshop.
! Only use fuses that have been approved
for Mercedes-Ben zvehicles and which
have the correct fuse rating for the system
concerned. Only use fuses marked with an
"S". Otherwise, components or systems
could be damaged.
The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down
faulty circuits. If afuse blows, all the
components on the circuit and their functions
stop operating.
Blown fuses must be replace dwith fuses of
the same rating, which you can recognize by
the color and value. The fuse ratings are listed
in the fuse allocation chart.
If a newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Ben zCenter. Fuses
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