2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK Owners Manual

Display message ............................ 281
Important safety note s.................. 318
Opening ......................................... 318
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 393
Brake
EBD .................................................. 79
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 259
Notes ............................................. 392
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 77
Display message ............................ 266
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 76
BAS .................................................. 74
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 392
Display message ............................ 252
Driving tips .................................... 186
Hill start assist ............................... 163
HOLD function ............................... 201
Important safety notes .................. 186
Parking brake ................................ 182
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 30
Buttons on the steering column ...... 233C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car wash (care) ................................. 324
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 324
Carpets .......................................... 330
Display ........................................... 329
Exhaust pipe .................................. 328
Exterior lighting ............................. 327
Gear or selector lever .................... 329
High-pressure cleaner .................... 325
Interior ........................................... 329
Matt paintwork .............................. 326 Note
s............................................. 324
Paint .............................................. 326
Plastic trim .................................... 329
Reversing camera .......................... 328
Roof lining ...................................... 330
Seat belt ........................................ 330
Seat cove r..................................... 330
Sensors ......................................... 328
Steering wheel ............................... 329
Trim pieces .................................... 330
Washing by hand ........................... 325
Wheels ........................................... 326
Windows ........................................ 327
Wiper blades .................................. 327
Wooden trim .................................. 330
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 240
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 247
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 87
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 34
Upper section .................................. 33
Changing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 129
Licence plate lighting ..................... 133
Main-beam headlamp s................... 130
Rear foglamp ................................. 131
Reversing lamps ............................ 131
Turn signals (front) ......................... 130
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 131
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 66
Integrated ........................................ 61
Integrated, ICS padded play table .... 62
Integrated, side head restraints ....... 64
ISOFIX .............................................. 59
On the front-passenger seat ............ 64
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 66
Recommendations ........................... 70
Suitable positions ............................ 66
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 71
Rear doors ....................................... 72 6
Index

Children
Fastening seat belts ........................ .62
Cigarette lighter ................................ 312
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .328
Trailer tow hitch ............................ .328
Climate control
Air conditioning ............................ .139
Auxiliary heating/ventilatio n ..........150
Controlling automatically .............. .144
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 148
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 142
Demisting the windows .................. 146
Demisting the windscreen ............. 146
Indicator lamp ................................ 144
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 141
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 139
Overview of systems ..................... .138
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 148
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 144
Setting the air distribution ............. 145
Setting the air vents ..................... .155
Setting the airflow ......................... 145
Setting the temperature ................ 144
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 148
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 149
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 147
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ................................................. .145
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 141
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 244
Display message ............................ 259
Operation/notes .............................. 74 COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Combination switch .......................... 125
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 236
Convenience closing feature .............. 99
Convenience opening feature ............ 99
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 148
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 322
Display message ............................ 268
Important safety notes .................. 392
Temperature gauge ........................ 232
Warning lamp ................................. 293
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 26
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 128
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 189
Cruise control lever ....................... 189
Deactivating ................................... 190
Display message ............................ 275
Driving system ............................... 188
Important safety notes .................. 188
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 189
Selecting ........................................ 189
Setting a speed .............................. 190
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 189
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 310
Important safety notes .................. 310
Rear compartment ......................... 311 D
Data see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 267
Function/notes ............................ .123
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 246
Declarations of conformity ................. 23
Diagnostics connection ......................23 Index
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Diesel
.................................................. 389
Digital speedometer .........................237
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 129
Display message ............................ 265
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 122
Switching on/off ........................... 123
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 170
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .271
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 323
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 251
Engine ............................................ 268
General information ....................... 251
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 251
Key ................................................ 283
Lights ............................................. 265
Safety systems .............................. 252
Tyres .............................................. 276
Vehicle .......................................... .278
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .242
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 75
Warning lamp ................................. 295
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .295
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 195
Cruise control lever ....................... 194
Deactivating ................................... 198
Display message ............................ 274
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 198
Driving tips ................................... .200
Function/notes ............................ .193
Important safety notes .................. 193
Selecting ........................................ 194
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 197
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 247
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .95
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 87 Control panel ..................................
.35
Display message ............................ 281
Emergency locking ........................... 96
Emergency unlocking ....................... 95
Important safety note s.................... 93
Opening (from the inside) ................ 93
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 174
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 170
Manual ........................................... 175
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 324
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 122
Driving on flooded roads .................. 187
Driving safety system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 74
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 79
STEER CONTROL ............................. 79
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 73
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 79
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 76
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 77
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 74
Distance warning function ............... 75
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 77
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 77
Important safety guidelines ............. 73
Overview .......................................... 73
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 206
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 216
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 221
Cruise control ................................ 188
Display message ............................ 271
Distronic Plus ................................ 193
HOLD function ............................... 201
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 223
Lane package ................................ 220
PARKTRONIC ................................. 203
Reversing camera .......................... 211
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 191 8
Index

Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 218
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 187
Automatic transmission ................. 173
Brakes ...........................................1 86
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 200
Downhill gradient ........................... 186
Driving abroad ............................... 122
Driving in winter ............................ .187
Driving on flooded roads ................ 187
Driving on wet roads ..................... .187
Fuel ................................................ 184
General .......................................... 184
Icy road surfaces ........................... 187
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 186
New brake pads/linings ................ 187
Running-in tips ............................... 158
Snow chains .................................. 355
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 122
The first 1500 km .......................... 158
Towing a trailer .............................. 225
Wet road surface ........................... 186
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 240 E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment .............................................. 302
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 254
Function/note s................................ 79
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 185
On-board computer ....................... 236
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 165
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 164
Deactivating/activating ................. 166
General information ....................... 164
Important safety notes .................. 164
Introduction ................................... 163
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 23 Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 95
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 89
Inserting .......................................... 89
Locking vehicle ................................ 96
Removing ......................................... 89
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 95
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 380
Important safety notes .................. 380
Removing ....................................... 381
Technical data ............................... 382
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 97
Vehicle ............................................. 95
Engine
Display message ............................ 268
ECO start/stop function ................ 163
Engine number ............................... 386
Jump-starting ................................. 342
Running irregularly ......................... 167
Starting problems .......................... 167
Starting the engine with the key .... 162
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 162
Stopping ........................................ 181
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 348
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 293
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 384
Problem (fault) ............................... 167
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 391
Checking the oil level ..................... 319
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 320
Display message ............................ 270
Filling capacity ............................... 391
Notes about oil grade s................... 390
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 319
Topping up ..................................... 321
Viscosity ........................................ 391 Index
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Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ...... .21
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 244
Characteristics ................................ .78
Deactivating/activating (notes )....... 78
Display message ............................ 252
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 77
Function/note s................................ 77
General notes .................................. 77
Important safety guidelines ............. 77
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 79
Warning lamp ................................. 289
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 77
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 328
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 327
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 115
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 116
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 249
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 116
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 116
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 116
Parking position ............................. 117
Resetting ....................................... 116
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 118 F
Fault message see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 333
First-aid kit ......................................... 332
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 365
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 365 Preparing the vehicle ..................... 362
Raising the vehicl
e......................... 363
Removing a whee l.......................... 365
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 363
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare whee l................................... 361
MOExtended tyre s......................... 334
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 334
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 335
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 315
Foglamps
Switching on/of f........................... 123
Folding table ...................................... 301
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 384
Two-way radio ................................ 384
Front foglamps
Display message ............................ 266
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 264
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 50
Problems ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 52
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ............................................... 301
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 389
Consumption information .............. 390
Consumption statistics .................. 236
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 237
Displaying the range ...................... 237
Driving tip s.................................... 184
E10 ................................................ 388
Fuel gauge ....................................... 30
Grade (petrol) ................................ 388
Important safety notes .................. 387
Low outside temperatures ............. 389
Problem (malfunction) ................... 180
Quality (diesel )............................... 389
Refuelling ....................................... 177 10
Index

Tank content/reserve fuel .............3
87
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 178
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 271
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 237
Gauge .............................................. 30
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 387
Problem (malfunction) ................... 180
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .350
Before changing ............................ .349
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 349
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 350
Important safety notes .................. 349 G
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 21
Glove compartment .......................... 299H
Hazard warning lamps Display message ............................ 283
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Adjusting (manually) ..................... .111
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 111
Fitting/removing (rear) .................. 112
Headlamp flasher .............................. 125
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 127
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 325
Hill start assist .................................. 163
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 202
Deactivating ................................... 202 Display message ............................ 271
Function/notes ............................
.201
Horn ...................................................... 28 I
ICS padded play table Fitting .............................................. 63
Important safety notes .................... 62
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 80
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 292
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 295
Coolant .......................................... 293
Engine diagnostics ......................... 293
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 266
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 30
Settings ......................................... 246
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 31
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 232
Integrated child seat
Folding in ......................................... 62
Folding out ....................................... 62
ICS padded play tabl e...................... 62
Important safety guidelines ............. 61
Side head restraints ......................... 64
Interior lighting
Control ........................................... 127
Emergency lighting ........................ 128
Overview ........................................ 127
Reading lamp ................................. 127
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 82
Function ........................................... 82
Priming ............................................ 82
Switching off .................................... 82
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 59 Index
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J
Jack Storage location ............................3 33
Using ............................................. 363
Jump starting (engine) ......................342 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 90
Checking the battery ....................... 90
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Display message ............................ 283
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 87
Emergency key element ................... 89
Important safety notes .................... 86
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 88
Loss ................................................. 91
Modifying the programming ............. 88
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 159
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91
Starting the engine ........................ 162
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 159
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 159
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 99
Deactivation ..................................... 87
Locking ............................................ 87
Unlocking ......................................... 87
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .173
Manual drive program .................... 176
Kneebag ............................................... 48 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 245
Display message ............................ 272
Function/informatio n.................... 223
Lane package ..................................... 220
Lashing eyelets ................................. 305 Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 266
Licence plate lighting
Changing bulbs .............................. 133
Light sensor (display message) ....... 268
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 126
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 123
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 123
Driving abroad ............................... 122
Foglamps ....................................... 123
Hazard warning lamps ................... 125
Headlamp flasher ........................... 125
Headlamp range ............................ 124
Light switch ................................... 122
Main-beam headlamp s................... 125
Misted up headlamp s.................... 127
Parking lamps ................................ 124
Rear foglamp ................................. 123
Setting exterior lighting ................. 122
Side lamps ..................................... 124
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 246
Turn signals ................................... 125
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 189
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 194
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 191
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 298
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 95
Emergency locking ........................... 96
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 94
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 247
Luggage compartment cover
Fitting/removing ........................... 306
Important safety notes .................. 306
Notes/function .............................. 306 12
Index

Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment
.................................................. .302
Luggage compartment floor
Adjusting the height ....................... 308
Important safety notes .................. 308
opening/closing ............................ 308
stowage well, unde r....................... 308
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 354
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 126
Changing bulb s.............................. 130
Display message ............................ 266
Switching on/of f........................... 125
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 169
Gear lever ...................................... 168
Pulling away ................................... 162
Shift recommendation ................... 169
Shifting to neutral .......................... 169
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 326
Memory card (audio) ......................... 240
Memory function ............................... 118
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 313
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 218
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 251
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 328
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor) Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 384
Installation ..................................... 384
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 240
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 314
Transmission output (maximum) .... 384
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ...................... 315
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 88
MOExtended tyres ............................. 334
MP3
Operating ....................................... 240
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 235
Permanent display ......................... 246
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 33
Overview .......................................... 32 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 237
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 158 O
Occupant safety Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 49
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes .................... 41
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 73
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
Restraint system introduction .......... 40
Restraint system warning lamp ....... .41
Seat belts ........................................ 42
Odometer ........................................... 236
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 243
Assistance menu ........................... 242
Audio menu ................................... 239
Convenience submenu .................. 249 Index
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