2013 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS transmission fluid

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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Vehicle
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
Shift to 'P' or 'N'
to Start Engine You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position
Ror D.
X Shift the transmission to position Por N. Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer
being charged.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity.
X Until then, set the automatic transmission to position Pbefore
you switch off the engine.
X Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electri cparking brake. Depress Brake to
Start Engine You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position
Nwithout depressing the brak epedal.
X Depress the brake pedal. To Deselect P or
N,
Depress Brake and
Start Engine You have attempted to shift the transmission to position
Ror D
without starting the engine.
X Start the engine.
X Depress the brake pedal. i
It is only possible to shift the transmission from position Pto
the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then
can the parking lock be deactivated. If you do not depress the
brake pedal, you can move the DIRECT SELECT lever but the
parking lock remains engaged.
i At transmission fluid temperatures below Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 †) you
can only shift out of position Pinto another transmission
position when the engine is running. Apply Brake to
Shift from 'P' You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position
R,Nor Dwithout depressing the brake pedal.
X Depress the brake pedal. Transmission Not
in P
Risk of Vehicle
Rolling Away The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position
R,N
or D.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 141). Display messages
215On-board computer and displays Z

Safety systems
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
J
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warning tone
also sounds.
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
G WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 141).
X Do not add brake fluid. Topping up will not remedy the
malfunction.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display. !
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is deactivated due to a malfunction.
BAS (Brake Assist), COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program), PRE-SAFE ®
,t he HOLD function and
hill start assist, for example, are therefore also deactivated.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other
systems, such as the navigation system or the automatic
transmission, will not be available. 220
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

The VIN can also be found in the following
locations:
R
at the lower edge of the windshield
(Y page 324)
R on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 323) Engine number
:
Emission control information plate
; Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)
= VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield) Service products and filling
capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing and disposing of service
fluids. Otherwise, you could endanger
persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R fuels
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windshield washer fluid
R climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. You should therefore only use
products that have been tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Information about tested and approved
products can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following
inscription on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations
indicate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet number (e.g.
MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling. 324
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