2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK belt

Switching off the alarm .................... 80
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 244
Display message ............................ 271
Function/note s............................. 216
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 239
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 268
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 165
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 164
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 264
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 50
Problems ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 52
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 123
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 173
Automatic drive program ............... 174
Changing gear ............................... 173
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 170
Drive program display .................... 170
Driving tips .................................... 173
Emergency running mode .............. 177
Engaging drive position .................. 172
Engaging neutral ............................ 171
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 171
Engaging reverse gear ................... 171
Engaging the park position ............ 170
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 173
Kickdown ....................................... 173
Manual drive progra m.................... 175
Overview ........................................ 169
Problem (fault) ............................... 177
Program selector button ................ 174
Pulling away ................................... 162
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 174
Trailer towing ................................. 174
Transmission position display ........ 170 Transmission positions .................. 172
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 177
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 151
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 151
Display message ............................ 282
Remote control .............................. 151
Setting ........................................... 248
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Important safety notes .................. 150
Problem (display message) ............ 155
Setting the departure time ............. 153
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 151
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 151
Remote control .............................. 151
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 396 B
Bag hook ............................................ 305
Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 228
Folding ou t..................................... 226
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 74
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 89
Replacing ......................................... 90
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 341
Display message ............................ 269
Important safety notes .................. 338
Jump starting ................................. 342
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 54
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 245
Display message ............................ 272
Notes/function .............................. 221
Trailer towing ................................. 222
Bonnet
Closing ........................................... 319 Index
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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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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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Hill start assist ............................... 163
Manual transmission ...................... 162
Trailer ............................................ 163
Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card .................................... .25
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24R
Radio Selecting a station .........................2 39
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof) ................................. 104
Reading lamp ..................................... 127
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .156
Rear foglamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 304
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicles with the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) ..................... 303
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicles without the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) ..................... 303
Fore-and-aft adjustment ................ 305
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 148
Switching on/off ........................... 147
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 135
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 46 Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ....... .116
Dipping (manual) ........................... 115
Recuperation display ........................ 237
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 30
Important safety notes .................. 177
Refuelling process ......................... 178
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 151
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 153
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 128
Overview of bulb types .................. 128
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 129
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 153
Rescue card ......................................... 25
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 271
Warning lamp ................................. 293
Residual heat (climate control) ........149
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 261
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 292
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Rev counter ........................................ 233
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 169
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 328
Displays in the Audio displa y......... 212
Displays in the COMAND display ... 212
Function/note s............................. 211
Switching on/of f........................... 212
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 103
Side windows ................................... 98
Reversing function
Roller sunblind ............................... 104 Index
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Reversing lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 131
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 267
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing ............................ 105
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 104
Roof carrier ........................................ 309
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 330
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 393S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Safety net
Attaching ....................................... 307
Important safety information ......... 307
Seat
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back (vehi-
cles with the EASY-VARIO-PLUS
system) .......................................... 303
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back (vehi-
cles without the EASY-VARIO-
PLUS system) ................................ 303
Seat belt
Centre rear-compartment sea t........ 45
Correct usage .................................. 43
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 249
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 45
Adjusting the height ......................... 44
Cleaning ......................................... 330
Display message ............................ 260
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 42
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 46
Releasing ......................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110 Adjusting (manually) ...................... 110
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 110
Cleaning the cover ......................... 330
Correct driver's seat position ........ 108
Important safety notes .................. 109
Seat heating problem .................... 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 118
Switching seat heating on/of
f....... 112
Securing luggage ............................... 305
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 328
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 245
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 392
Coolant (engine) ............................ 392
Engine oil ....................................... 390
Fuel ................................................ 386
Important safety notes .................. 386
Washer fluid ................................... 393
Setting the air distribution ............... 145
Setting the airflow ............................ 145
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 249
On-board compute r....................... 245
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 169
Side head restraints
Integrated child seat ........................ 64
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 124
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 99
Convenience opening ...................... 99
Important safety notes .................... 98
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Resetting ....................................... 100
Reversing feature ............................. 98
Sidebag ................................................ 48 16
Index

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Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 287
Brakes .......................................... .286
Distance warning signal ................. 295
ESP ®
.............................................. 289
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 290
Fuel tank ........................................ 293
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 189
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 194
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 191
Overview .......................................... 31
PASSENGER AIR BAG ..................... .41
Reserve fuel .................................. .293
Seat belt ........................................ 285
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 296
Warning triangle ................................ 332
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 283
Wheel and tyre combinations
see Tyres
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 365
Wheel chock ...................................... 363
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 361
Changing/replacing ....................... 361
Checking ........................................ 353
Cleaning ......................................... 326
Emergency spare wheel ................. 380
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 365
General notes ................................ 366
Important safety notes .................. 352
Information on driving .................... 352
Removing a wheel .......................... 365
Storing .......................................... .362
Tightening torque ........................... 365
Wheel size/tyre size ..................... .366
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 262
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 327
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 146
Windscreen washer system
Notes ............................................. 393 Topping up ..................................... 322
Windscreen wipers
Display message ............................ 283
Problem (malfunction) ................... 136
Rear window wiper ........................ 134
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 134
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Winter driving
General notes ................................ 354
Winter operation
Slippery road surfaces ................... 187
Snow chains .................................. 355
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 247
M+S tyres ...................................... 354
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 327
Important safety notes .................. 134
Replacing (on the rear window) ..... 135
Replacing (windscreen) .................. 134
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .330 Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 145 20
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon-sible manner in accordance with the Euro-
pean Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Direc-
tive.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants available. You can return
your vehicle to these plants free of charge.
This makes a valuable contribution to the
recycling process and the conservation of
resources.
For further information on recycling old vehi- cles, recovery and the terms of the policy,
visit the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well
as control units and sensors for these
restraint systems, may be installed in the
following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console Introduction
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