2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS Owners Manual

Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadsid eAssistance
Progra moffers technical help in the event of
ab reakdown. Calls to the toll-fre eRoadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours aday,3 65 day sayear.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additiona linformation, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Progra mbrochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty bookle t(Canada). You will fin dboth
in your vehicle literature portfolio. Change of address or change of
ownership
In th eevent of achang eofa ddress ,please
sen dust he"Notification of Address Change"
in th eServic eand Guarante ebooklet or
simply call th eMercedes-Ben zCustomer
Assistanc eCente r(USA) at th ehotline
number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372 )or
Customer Servic eCenter (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100 .This will assist us in
contacting you in atimely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entirel iterature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
If you have purchased aused car, please send
us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in
the Servic eand Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)or
Customer Servic e(Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with acatalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R the fuel may have aconsiderably lower
octaner ating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA,L LC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is arisk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/
maintenance work as well as any required
repairs carried out at aqualified specialist
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WARNING
If you switch off the ignitio nwhile driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect.Y ou will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is arisk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other
networked components. In particular,
systems relevant to safety could also be
affected. As aresult, these may no longer
function as intended and/or jeopardize the
operating safety of the vehicle. There is an
increased risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and
electronic equipment carried out at aqualified
specialist workshop.
! There is arisk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck,e .g. onahigh
cur boranu npavedroad
R yo ud rive too fas tover an obstacle, e.g.
ac urb or ahole in the road
R ah eavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body ,the
undercarriage, chassi sparts, wheels or
tires coul dbedamaged without the
damage being visible .Components
damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail
or, in the case of an accident ,nolonger
withstand the strain they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system for an
extended period, they can catchf
ire.
In such cases, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at aqualified
specialist workshop. If on continuing your
journey you notice that driving safety is
impaired, pull over and stop the vehicle
immediately, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions. In such cases, visit a
qualified specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interferenc ereceived,
including interferenc ethat may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industr yCanada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interferenc ethat may cause
undesired operation of the device." Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
aq ualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As aresult, 24
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the operating safety of the vehicl
ecould be
affected. There is ariskofana ccident.
Do not connect any equipment to a
diagnostics connectio ninthe vehicle. G
WARNING
Objectsint he driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct adepressed pedal.
The operatin gand road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is arisk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficien tclearanc efor the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
! If the engin eisswitched off and
equipmen tonthe diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test
during the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R servic eand maintenanc ework
R repair work R
alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers ,you or
other scould fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when
driving your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the Technical Data section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
moto rvehicles Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience aproble mwith your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affec tits safe operation, we urge yo uto
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediatel ytohavet he problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
agai nwithaM ercedes-Ben zCenter or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-BenzU SA,LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-BenzC anada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto ,Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects
US Ao nly: Introduction
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The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has adefect
which could cause acrash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA )inadditionto
notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTS Areceive ssimilar complaints ,itmay
open an investigation, and if it find sthata
safety defect exists in agroup of vehicles, it
may order arecall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individualp roblems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA,y ou may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153) ;go
to http://www.safercar.gov;orw rite to:
Administrator,N HTSA,400 SeventhS treet,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov Limited Warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
aboutt he proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpablec ontraventionsa gainst these
instructions is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Ben zLimited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Data stored in th
evehicle Information about electronic data
acquisition in th
evehicle
(Includin gnotice pursuan ttoCalifornia Code
§9 951) Please notet
hat your vehicle is equipped with
devices that can record vehicle systems data.
If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace
(Canada: TELE AID), data is transmitted in the
event of an accident.
This information helps, for example, to test
vehicle systems after an accident and to
continually improve vehicle safety.
Daimler AG can access these data and submit
them:
R for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
R with the consen tofthe vehicle owner
R on the instruction of prosecuting
authorities
R for use in arbitration of disputes that
involve Daimler AG, its subsidiaries or its
sales and service organizations
R as otherwise required or permitted by law
Please check your mbrace (Canada:T ELE
AID) purchase agreement to fin doutmore
abou tdata that can be recorded and
transmitte dbythiss ystem.
This vehicle is equippe dwithane vent data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record dat athatw ill assis tin
understandin ghow avehicle’s systems
performed in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, suc hasduringair bag deployment
or when hitting aroad obstacle .The EDR is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for ashort
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
R how various systems in your vehicle are
operating
R whether or not the driver and passenger
seat belts are fastened
R how far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
R how fast the vehicle is traveling
This data can help provide abetter
understanding of the circumstances in which
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is recorded by your vehicle only if
anon-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by
the ED Runder normal drivin gconditions and
no personal data (e.g., name ,gender, age,
and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, can
combine the ED Rdata with the type of
personal identification data routinely
acquire ddurin gac rash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipmen tisrequired, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to
the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, who have the special
equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the EDR. Information on copyright
General information
Information on license for free and open-
source software used in your vehicle and its
electronic componentsisa vailable on the
following website:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/
opensource Introduction
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Dashboard
........................................... 30
Instrument cluster ..............................31
Multifunction steering wheel .............33
Center console .................................... 34
Overhea dcontrol panel ...................... 36
Door control panel .............................. 37 29At
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Dashboard
Function Page
001A
Steerin
gwhee lpaddle
shifters 147
0010
Combination switch 106
0023
Instrumen
tcluster 31
0021
Horn
001E
DIREC
TSELEC Tlever 143
0024
PARKTRONIC warning
display
172
0007
Overhead contro
lpanel 36
0008
Climat
econtrol systems 122 Function Page
0009
Ignition lock 137
0016
Adjustin
gthe steering
wheel 98
001D
Cruis
econtrol lever 161
0004
Electric parking brake 153
000B
Light switch 104
001C
Diagnostic
sconnection 24
000E
Opening th
ehood 28030
Dashboa
rdAtag lance