2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS warning light

SmartKey
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
0002
Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X
Use the correctS martKey. 0002
Take
Your Key from
Ignition The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
X
Remove the SmartKey. 0002
Obtain
aNew Key The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
X
Visit aqualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lampsint
he instrument clusterSeat belts
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
0016
After startingt
he
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up for six seconds. The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger
to fasten their seat belts.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 52).0016
After startingt
he
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up. In addition, a
warning tone sounds
for up to six seconds. The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 52).
The warning tone ceases. 0016
The red seat belt
warning lamp lights up
after the engine starts,
as soon as the driver's
or the front-passenger
door is closed.
The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 52).
The warning lamp goes out. There are objectsont
he front-passenger seat.
X Remove the objectsf rom the front-passenger seat and stow
them in asecure place.
The warning lamp goes out. Warning and indicator lampsint
he instrument cluster
237On-board computer and displays Z

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
001C
The yellowA
BS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running. ABS is temporarily unavailable. BAS,C
OLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, ESP ®
,E BD
(electronic brake force distribution), the HOLD function and hill
start assist, for example, are therefore also deactivated.
Possible causes are:
R self-diagnosis is not yet complete.
R the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear 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 arisk of an accident.
X Carefullyd riveasuitable distance, making slight steering
movementsatas peed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the
warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit aqualified specialist workshop. 240
Warning and indicator lampsint
he instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
000A0004
The yellowE
SP®
and
ESP ®
OFF warning
lamps are lit while the
engine is running. ESP
®
,B AS,t he HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily
unavailable.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST/COLLISION PREVENTION
ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
self-diagnosis is not yet complete.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Carefullyd riveasuitable distance, making slight steering
movementsatas peed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
The functions mentioned above are available again when the
warning lamp goes out.
If the warning lamp is still on:
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit aqualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lampsint
he instrument cluster
243On-board computer and displays Z

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
0005
(USA only)
000A (Canada only)
The red indicator lamp
for the electric parking
brake flashes or lights
up and/or the yellow
warning lamp for the
electric parking brake
lights up. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display. 0021
The red SRS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
There is
amalfunction in the SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System).
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be
triggered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not
be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Drive on carefully.
X Have SRS checked at aqualified specialist workshop
immediately.
For further information about SRS, see (Y page 40).244
Warning and indicator lampsint
he instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays

Engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
000A
The yellow Check
Engin
ewarning lamp
light supw hile the
engin eisrunning. Ther
emay be amalfunction, for example:
R in th eenginem anagement
R in th efuel injection system
R in th eexhaust system
R in th eignition system
R in th efuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and th eenginem ay
be runnin ginemergenc ymode.
X Hav ethe vehicle checked as soon as possible at aqualified
specialist workshop.
i In som estates, you must immediately visit aqualified
specialist worksho passoon as th eyellow Chec kEngine warning
lamp lights up .This depends on the locally applicable legal
requirements. If in doubt, check whether such legal regulations
apply in the state in which you are currently driving. 0007
The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp lights up
while the engine is
running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 0007
The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp flashes
while the engine is
running.
The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler
cap.
X If the fuel filler cap is closed: visitaqualified specialist
workshop. 0010
The red coolant
warning lamp lights up
while the engine is
running and the coolant
temperature gage is at
the start of the scale.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gage is
defective.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a
risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue
driving under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 152).
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lampsint
he instrument cluster
245On-board computer and displays Z

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
X
Leave the vehicle and keep asafe distance from the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.
X Check the coolant level and add coolant (Y page 283). Observe
the warning notes.
X If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
X At coolant temperatures under 248 ‡(120 †), drive to the next
qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainou sterrain, and stop-and-go traffic. Driving systems
Problem Possible causes/consequencesa
nd000B Solutions
0008
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion.
The distance to the vehicle in front is too smal
lfor the speed
selected.
X Increase the distance. 0008
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion
.Awarning tone
also sounds. You are approaching
avehicle or astationary obstacle in your line
of travel at too high aspeed.
X Be prepared to brake immediately.
X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action.
For further information about the distance warning function of
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST (Y page 64).
For further information about COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS (Y page 66). Warning and indicator lampsint
he instrument cluster
247On-board computer and displays Z

Stowage compartment in front of the
armrest (vehicles with automatic
transmission)
Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever
X
To open: press the marking on cover 001A.
i You can remove the non-slip mat and the
insert for cleaning. When removing the
insert you will have to overcome some
slight resistance.
Stowage compartment under the armrest X
To open: on vehicles with moveable
armrests, make sure that the armrest is in
the rearmost position.
X Press button 001Aand fold the armrest up.
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a
USB connection and an AUX IN connection
or aM edia Interface are installed in the
stowage compartment. AMedia Interface
is au niversal interface for portable audio
equipment, e.g. for an iPod ®
or MP3 player
(see the separate Audio or COMAND
Operating Instructions). Stowage compartment under the driver's
seat and front-passenger seat G
WARNING
If you exceed the maximum load for the
stowage compartment, the cover may not be
able to restrain the items. Items may be
thrown out of the stowage compartmen tand
hit vehicle occupants. There is arisk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking or
as udden change in direction.
Never exceed the maximum permissible load
for the stowage compartment. Stow and
secure heavy objectsint he cargo
compartment.
The maximum permissible load of the
stowage compartmen tis2.6 lbs (1.5 kg). X
To open: pull handle 001Aup and fold
cover 0010forwards.
Stowage space in the rear Stowage compartment in the rear center
console252
Stowage areasStowage and features

Depending on the angle of the backrest,
therefore ,the righ tand left rea rseats can
be pushed back varying distances until the
backrest is resting against the cargo
compartment cover.
If the backrest comes intoc ontact with
surroundin gparts of the cargo
compartment paneling, reduce the angle of
the backrest.
Adjusting the seat fore-and-aft position
! When movin gthe rear seats back, make
sure ther eare no objects in the footwell or
behind the seats. The rear seats and/or the
objects could otherwise be damaged. X
Lift the left or right release handle and slide
the correspondin gseat forwards or
backwards.
X Let go of the release handle again.
Make sure that you hear the seat engage in
position. Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R Observe the loading guidelines
(Y page 250).
R Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
R Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly. R
Do not use elastic straps or netstos ecure
al oad, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
R Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
R Pad sharp edges for protection. 001A
Cargo tie-down rings
Bag hook G
WARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of
luggage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when brakin gorabruptly
changin gdirections. There is arisk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
! The bag hook can bear amaximum load
of 6.6lbs (3kg) and should not be used to
secure aload. 001A
Bag hook Stowage areas
257Stowage and features Z