2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK Owners Manual

warmer areas may not be suitable for opera-
tion in colder climatic conditions.
i Further information on country-specific
fuel properties can be obtained from oil
companies, e.g. at filling stations.
Fuel consumption information H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien-
tists believe to be principally responsible for
global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your
vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly related to
fuel consumption and therefore depend on:
R efficient use of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences, road conditions or
traffic flow
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly.
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the following situations:
R at very low outside temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short journeys
R in mountainous terrain
R when towing a trailer
i Only for certain countries: you can find
the current consumption and emission val-
ues of your vehicle in the COC documents
(EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These documents are delivered with your vehicle.
The consumption figures were, in each
case, based on the currently applicable ver-sion:
R for vehicles that comply with standards
up to and including the EURO 4 standard, in accordance with EU Directive
80/1268/EEC
R for vehicles that comply with or exceed
the EURO 5 standard, in accordance with
Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007
Deviations from these values may occur
under normal operating conditions. Engine oil
General notes When handling engine oil, observe the impor-
tant safety notes on service products
(Y page 386).
The quality of the engine oil is decisive for the
function and service life of an engine. After
extensive tests, Mercedes-Benz approves
engine oils that correspond to the current
technical standard.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved
engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz
engines.
Further information on tested and approved
engine oils can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you have the oil
change carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. Mercedes-Benz approval is indica- ted on the oil container by the inscription "MBApproval" and the corresponding designa-
tion, e.g. MB Approval 229.51.
You can call up an overview of approved
engine oils on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by enter-
ing the designation, e.g. 229.5.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
You can find the correct values for your model
with the help of the VIN on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (Y page 386).390
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Petrol engines:
in certain countries, differ-
ent engine oils can be used, provided that the
maintenance intervals are reduced. For more
information, please contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Petrol engines MB Approval
All models
229.5
Diesel engines with a
diesel particle filter MB Approval
B 160 CDI
B 180 CDI (246.212)
B 180 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY Edition
226.51,
229.31,
229.51, 229.52 All other models
228.51,
229.31,
229.51, 229.52 Diesel engines without
a diesel particle filter MB Approval
All models
228.3, 228.5,
228.51, 229.3,
229.31, 229.5,
229.51, 229.52 i
If the engine oils listed in the table are not
available, you may add the following engine
oils until the next oil change:
R vehicles with a petrol engine: MB
Approval 229.1, 229.3 or ACEA A3
R vehicles with a diesel engine: MB
Approval 229.1, 229.3, 229.5 or ACEA
C3
This must only be added once and the
amount must not be greater than 1.0 l.
Ca pacities The following values refer to an oil change,
including the oil filter. Model Replacement
amount B 160 CDI
B 180 CDI (246.212)
B 180 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY Edition
4.5 l
B 180
B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Edition
B 200 5.8 l
B 180 CDI (246.207)
B 200 CDI (246.201)
7.0 l
B 220 4MATIC
B 250
B 250 4MATIC
5.6 l
All other models
6.5 l
Additives
!
Do not use any additives with the engine
oil. This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity
rating, it flows slowly; the lower the viscosity,
the faster it flows.
Engine oil selection is based on the respective outside temperatures and in accordance with
the SAE classification (viscosity). The table
shows you which SAE classifications are to be Service products and capacities
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used. The low-temperature properties of
engine oils can be significantly impaired dur-
ing operation due to, for example, ageing or
soot and fuel accretion. It is therefore
strongly recommended to observe regular oil changes using an approved engine oil with the
appropriate SAE classification. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
The brake fluid continuously absorbs mois-
ture from the air. This results in the boiling
point of the brake fluid lowering. If the boiling
point of the brake fluid is too low, vapour
pockets may form when the brakes are sub-
jected to a heavy load. This would impair brak- ing efficiency. There is a risk of an accident.
Have the brake fluid renewed at the prescri-
bed intervals.
When handling brake fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(Y page 386).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found in the Service Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at
a qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Service
Booklet. Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury. Let the engine cool down before you top up
the antifreeze. Make sure that antifreeze is
not spilled next to the filler neck. Thoroughly
clean the antifreeze from components before starting the engine.
! Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the Inter-
net at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Or contact a qualified specialist workshop.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
i Have the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Service
Booklet.
Comply with the important safety precautions for service products when handling coolant
(Y page 386).
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It is responsible
for the following:
R anti-corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in
the correct concentration, the boiling point of
the coolant during operation will be approx-
imately 130 †. 392
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The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the engine cooling system should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -37 †.
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -45 †). Heat will otherwise not be
dissipated as effectively.
Mercedes-Benz recommends coolant or anti- freeze/corrosion inhibitor concentrate in
accordance with
MB Specifications for Service Products 310.1
.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil-
led with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion.
i The coolant is checked at every mainte-
nance interval at a qualified specialist
workshop. Windscreen washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If windscreen washer concentrate comes into contact with hot components of the engine or
the exhaust system, it can ignite. There is a
risk of fire and injury.
Make sure the windscreen washer concen-
trate does not come into contact with the filler neck.
! Do not use distilled or de-ionised water in
the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only the washer fluids SummerFit and
WinterFit can be mixed. Otherwise, the
spraying nozzles could become blocked.
When handling washer fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(Y page 386). At temperatures above freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit.
Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter-
Fit.
For the correct mixing ratio refer to the
information on the antifreeze reservoir.
i Add washer fluid concentrate, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round. Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data: R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
- tyres
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
R optional equipment reduces the maximum
payload.
R vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 386).
R only for certain countries: you can find vehi-
cle-specific vehicle data in the COC docu-
ments (CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY).
These documents are delivered with your
vehicle. Vehicle data
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Dimensions and weights
You can find the correct values for your model
with the help of the VIN on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (Y page 386). Model
: :
Maxi- mum
head- room ;
;
Opening height B 180
B 180 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY Edition
B 160 CDI
B 180 CDI
B 180 CDI Blue-
EFFICIENCY Edi-
tion
1873 mm 1980 mm
All other models
1874 mm 1981 mm
All other models
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2010 mm
Vehicle width
excluding exterior
mirrors
1786 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Maximum boot load
100 kg
Maximum roof load
75 kg Model Vehicle length
B 180 CDI (246.207)
B 200 CDI (246.201) 4359 mm
All other models
4393 mm
Model Vehicle height
B 180
B 180 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY Edition
B 160 CDI
B 180 CDI
B 180 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY Edition
1557 mm
All other models
1558 mm
Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the engine cooling system may
be necessary, depending on the vehicle
type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas- sis. 394
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:
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
; Overhang dimension
= Rear axle centre line
Towing a trailer is not possible with all mod-
els. For further information, see (Y page 225).
For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension including protective cov- ering is 880 mm. Trailer tow hitch
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Trailer loads
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 8%
from a standstill) Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y
page 225).Manual transmission Automatic transmission
B 180
1500 kg 1500 kg
B 200
1500 kg 1500 kg
B 160 CDI
1200 kg 1200 kg
B 180 CDI (246.212)
1500 kg 1500 kg
B 200 CDI (246.201)
1500 kg 1500 kg
B 200 CDI (246.208)
1500 kg 1500 kg
Automatic transmission
B 220 4MATIC
1500 kg
B 250
1500 kg
B 180 CDI (246.207)
1200 kg
B 200 CDI 4MATIC
1500 kg
B 220 CDI
1500 kg
B 220 CDI 4MATIC
1500 kg
B 250 4MATIC
1500 kg
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12%
from a standstill) Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y
page 225).Manual transmission Automatic transmission
B 180
1200 kg 1200 kg
B 200
1400 kg 1400 kg
B 160 CDI
1200 kg 1200 kg
B 180 CDI (246.212)
1200 kg 1200 kg
B 200 CDI (246.201)
1500 kg 1500 kg
B 200 CDI (246.208)
1500 kg 1500 kg396
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Automatic transmission
B 220 4MATIC
1500 kg
B 250
1500 kg
B 180 CDI (246.207)
1200 kg
B 200 CDI 4MATIC
1500 kg
B 220 CDI
1500 kg
B 220 CDI 4MATIC
1500 kg
B 250 4MATIC
1500 kg
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y
page 225).Manual transmission Automatic transmission
B 180
695 kg 710 kg
B 200
695 kg 710 kg
B 160 CDI
710 kg 725 kg
B 180 CDI (246.212)
710 kg 725 kg
B 200 CDI (246.201)
735 kg 750 kg
B 200 CDI (246.208)
740 kg 750 kg
Automatic transmission
B 220 4MATIC
750 kg
B 250
730 kg
B 180 CDI (246.207)
750 kg
B 200 CDI 4MATIC
750 kg
B 220 CDI
750 kg
B 220 CDI 4MATIC
750 kg
B 250 4MATIC
750 kg
Maximum drawbar noseweight
!
Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight.
Do not use a noseweight of less than 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose.
Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload. Trailer tow hitch
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