2013 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS instrument cluster

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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Hydroplaning
..................................... 149I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 65
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 189
Warning and indicator lamps ...........28
Instrument cluster lighting ..............178
Interior lighting ................................. 101
Automatic control ..........................102
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 191
Emergency lighting ........................102
Manual control ............................... 102
Overview ........................................ 101
Reading lamp ................................. 101
Interior motion sensor ........................66 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 274
Using ............................................. 313
Jump starting (engine) ......................283 K
Kickdown Driving tips .................................... 135
Manual drive program ....................137
Knee bag .............................................. 42L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................188
Display message ............................ 210
Function/informatio n.................... 174
Lane Tracking package .....................173
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 51License plate lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 109
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 204
Light function ,active
Display message ............................ 205
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interio rlighting delayed switch-off .191
Automatic headlamp mode ..............97
Cornering light function ...................99
Display message ............................ 202
Driving abroad ................................. 96
Fog lamps ........................................ 97
Fog lamps (extended) ....................100
Hazard warning lamps .....................99
High beamf lasher ............................ 99
High-beam headlamps .....................98
Ligh tswitc h..................................... 96
Low-beam headlamps ......................97
Parking lamps .................................. 98
Rea rfog lamp .................................. 98
Standing lamps ................................ 98
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 190
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ......................97
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 190
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........190
Turn signals ..................................... 98
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......205
Loading guidelines ............................230
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 74
Emergency locking ........................... 75
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 74 Index
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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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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

Instrumen
tcluster Displays and controls
Function Page
:
Speedometer with
segments
179
;
Multifunction display 181
=
Tachometer
179 Function Page
?
Coolant temperature 179
A
Fuel gage
B
Instrument lighting 178Instrument cluster
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
L
Low-beam
headlamps 97
;
T
Parking lamps 98
=
K
High-beam
headlamps 98
?
÷
ESP® 222
A
!
Electric parking brake
(red) 225
B
!
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 225
C
·
Distance warning 228
D
#!
Turn signals 98 Function Page
E
6
SRS 225
F
ü
Seat belt 218
G
?
Coolant 226
H
R
Rearfog lamp 98
I
N
Front fog lamps 97
J
;
Check Engine 226
K
æ
Reserve fuel 226
L
å
ESP®
OFF 222
M
!
ABS 220
N
J
Brakes 22028
Instrument clusterAt a glance

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For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle restraint
systems for infants and children, see
"Childrenint he vehicle" (Y page 47). SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction SRS consists of:
R
the 6 SRS warning lamp
R air bags
R air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
R Emergency Tensioning Devices for the
front seat belts and the outer seat belts in
the rear
R seat belt force limiters for the front seat
belts and the outer seat belts in the rear
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS warning lamp G
WARNING
The SRS self-check has detected a
malfunction if the 6SRS indicator lamp:
R does not light up at all
R does not go out after approximately four
seconds after the engine is started
R lights up after the engine is started or while
the vehicle is in motion
For your safety, Mercedes-Ben zstrongly
recommends tha tyou have the system
checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop. SRS may otherwise fail
to activate when it is needed in the event of
an accident, which could lead to serious or
fatal injuries. SRS might also be activated
unexpectedly and unnecessarily, which could
also result in injury.
In addition, work carried out improperly on
SRS may render SRS inoperative or cause unintended air bag deployment. Work on the
SRS system should only be carried out by
qualified specialist personnel. Consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for details. USA only: for further information,
contact our Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
SRS functions are checked regularly when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the 6SRS warning lamp
goes out while the engine is running.
Triggering of Emergency Tensioning
Devices (ETDs), belt force limiters and
air bags During the first stage of a collision, the air bag
control unit evaluates important physical
data relating to vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, such as:
R
duration
R direction
R magnitude
Based on the evaluation of this data, the air
bag control unit pre-emptively triggers the
belt tensioners in the first stage.
If there is an even higher rate of vehicle
deceleration or acceleration in a longitudinal
direction, the front air bags are also deployed.
Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air
bags. The air bag control unit evaluates
vehicle deceleration or acceleration in the
event of a collision. In the first deployment
stage, the front air bag is filled with enough
propellant gas to reduce the risk of injuries.
The front air bag is fully deployed if a second Occupant safety
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For more information on the 7seat
bel tw arning lamp, see "Warning and
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,
seat belts" ( Ypage 218).
Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt
force limiters G
WARNING
Pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices
that have been deployed must be renewed.
For your safety, when disposing of Emergency
Tensioning Devices, always observe the
safety instructions. These are available from
any authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
The PRE-SAFE ®
system has electrically
operated reversible pre-tensioners that do
not require replacement after activation.
! If the front-passenger seat is not
occupied, do not engage the seat belt
tongue in the buckle on the front-
passenger seat. Otherwise, the Emergency
Tensioning Device could be triggered in the
event of an accident.
The fron tseat belts and the outer seat belts
in the rear are equipped with Emergency
Tensioning Devices and belt force limiters.
The ETDs tighten the seat belts in an accident,
pulling them close against the body.
The ETDs do not correct incorrect seat
positions or incorrectly fastened seat belts.
The ETDs do not pull vehicle occupants back
towards the backrest.
If the seat belt is also equipped with a seat
belt force limiter and this is triggered, the
force exerted by the seat belt on the vehicle
occupan tis reduced.
The belt force limiters for the front seats are
synchronized with the front air bags, which
take on a part of the deceleration force. This
results in the force exerted on the occupant
being distributed over a greater area. The ETDs can only be activated when:
R
the ignition is switched on.
R the restraint systems are operational; see
"SRS warning lamp" (Y page 37).
R the belt tongue is engaged in the buckle on
each of the lap-shoulder belts in the front.
The ETDs on the outside seats in the rear
compartment are triggered independently of
the lock status of the seat belts.
The ETDs are triggered depending on the type
and severity of an accident:
R if, in the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision, the vehicle decelerates or
accelerates rapidly in a longitudinal
direction during the initial stages of the
impact
R if, in the event of a side impact, the vehicle
is subjected to high lateral acceleration/
deceleration
If the ETDs are deployed, you will hear a bang,
and a small amount of powder may also be
released.O nly in rare cases will the bang
affect your hearing .The powder that is
released generally does not constitute a
health hazard. The 6SRS warning lamp
lights up. Children in the vehicle
Child restraint systems
Important safety notes G
WARNING
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children be placed in the rear seats whenever
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appropriate
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster
seat recommended for the size and weight of
the child. Children in the vehicle
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