2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS air condition

1, 2,
3...
12 Vsocket
see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 208
Function/notes ................................ 63
Important safety notes ....................63
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................126
Active Parking Assist Canceling ...................................... .179
Detecting parking spaces ..............176
Display message ............................ 228
Exiting aparking spac e.................. 178
Function/notes ............................. 175
Important safety notes ..................175
Parking .......................................... 177
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist Display message ............................ 216
Function/notes ................................ 65
Adaptive brake lamps .........................67
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ............................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Additional speedometer ...................202
Additives (engine oil) ........................350
Airb ags
Deployment ..................................... 41
Display message ............................ 219
Front airb ag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 45
Important safety notes ....................43
Knee bag .......................................... 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 47
Safety guidelines ............................. 42
Side impact airb ag.......................... 46
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 47Air-conditionin
gsystem
see Climate control
Airv ents
Important safet ynotes .................. 133
Rea r............................................... 134
Setting ........................................... 133
Setting the center airv ents........... 133
Setting the sid eairvents ............... 133
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Anti-loc kbraking system
se eA BS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-thef talarm system
se eA TA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 263
Assistanc edisplay (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Assistanc emenu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
ASSYST PLUS Displaying aservice message ........285
Hiding aservice message ..............285
Notes ............................................. 284
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 285
Service message ............................ 284
Specia lservice requirements ......... 285
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................70
Function .......................................... .70
Switching off the alarm ....................70
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................201
Display message ............................ 226
Function/notes ............................. 183
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....196
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop 4
Index

Function/notes
............................. 172
Important safety notes ..................172
Problem (malfunction) ...................175
Range of the sensors .....................173
Warning displa y............................. 173
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF
Problem s(malfunction) .................. 219
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 47
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .290
Power washers .................................. 287
Power windows see Side windows
Program selector button ..................146
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................138 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........25 R
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................205
Display message ............................ 226
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 196
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaratio nofconformity ................ 24
Readin glamp ..................................... 109
Rear compartment Setting the airv ents...................... 134
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 115
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Rear lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 115
see Lights Rear seat
Adjusting the angl eofthe
backrests ....................................... 256
Folding the backres tforwards/
back (vehicles without the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) .....................254
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicle switht he EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) .....................255
Fore-and-aft adjustment ................257
Rear vie wcamera
Cleaning instructions .....................289
Function/notes ............................. 179
Switching on/off ........................... 180
Rear-vie wmirror
Anti-glare (manual ).......................... 99
Dipping (automatic) .......................100
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................132
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 119
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................352
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes ..................150
Refueling proces s.......................... 151
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener .......................273
Programming (garage door opener) 274
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................110
Overview of bul btypes .................. 111
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 112
Reportin gsafety defects ....................25
Reserve (fue ltank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 225
Warning lamp ................................. 245
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........132 14
Index

Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversin gfeature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................86
Roller sunblinds ............................... 87
Side windows ................................... 83
Roadside Assistanc e(breakdown) ....23
Roller sunblind Opening/closing .............................. 88
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding pane l..................................... 87
Roof carrier ........................................ 261
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 291
Roof load (maximum) ........................353
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............195 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 56
Child restraint systems ....................56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Folding the backres t(rear
compartment) forwards/back
(vehicles withou tthe EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) .....................254
Folding the backres t(rear
compartment) forwards/back
(vehicles with the EASY-VARIO-
PLUS system) ................................ 255
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 54
Belt force limiters ............................ 55
center rear-compartment sea t......... 54
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Correct usage .................................. 52
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .55
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines .............52
Releasing ......................................... 54Safety guidelines
............................. 42
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Warning lamp (function) ................... 55
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ....................95
Adjusting (manually). .......................94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 96
Adjusting the hea drestraint ............ 95
Cleaning the cover .........................291
Correct driver's sea tposition ........... 92
Important safety notes ....................93
Seat heating problem ......................98
Storing settings (memory function) 101
Switching sea theating on/off .........97
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......289
Service menu (on-board computer) .202
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 350
Coolant (engine) ............................ 351
Engine oil ....................................... 349
Fuel ................................................ 348
Important safety notes ..................347
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 352
Washer fluid .................................. .352
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........206
On-board computer .......................202
Settin gthe air distribution ...............129
Settin gthe airflow ............................ 129
Side impact air bag .............................46
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 222
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 288
Convenience closing feature ............84
Convenience opening feature ..........84
Important safety information ...........83
Opening/closing .............................. 83
Problem (malfunction) .....................85
Resetting ......................................... 85
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in amanner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
R operating condition sofyour vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R ar egularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
startingt he engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain asafe 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 001Bof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also suppliesr econditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, 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 cockpit
R instrumen tcluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficienc yofthe restraint
systems. Introduction
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G
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
Introduction

X
To activate/deactivate: press button001A.
If indicator lamp is lit, operatio nofthe rear
side windows is disabled. Operation is only
possible using the switches in the driver's
door. If the indicator lamp is off, operation
is possible using the switches in the rear
compartment. Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
(Y page 70)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System) (Y page 64)
R COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST (adaptive
Brake Assist and distance warning signal)
(Y page 64)
R Adaptive brake lights (Y page 67)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(Y page 67)
R EBD ( Electronic Brake force Distribution)
(Y page 69)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE (Y page 69)
(Y page 69)
R STEERC ONTROL (Y page 70) Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety
systems can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics.
Driving safety systems are merely aids
designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front,f
or vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road, weather and traffic
conditionsa nd maintain asafe distanc efrom
th ev ehicle in front. Drive carefully.
i The driving safety systems describe donly
work as effectivel yaspossible when there
is adequat econtac tbetween th etires and
th er oad surface. Pay particular attention
to th einformatio nregarding tires,
recommended minimum tire tread depths
etc.int he "Wheels and tires" section
(Y page 312).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lockB
raking System)
General information ABS regulate
sbrake pressure in such away
tha tthe wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allowsy ou to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
The 001C ABS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section for driving safety systems
(Y page 63). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems Driving safety systems
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WARNING
The distance warning function cannot always
clearly identify objects and comple xtraffic
situations.
In such cases, the distance warning function
may:
R give an unnecessary warning
R not give awarning
There is arisk of an accident.
Always pay carefu lattention to the traffic
situation and do not rely solely on the distance
warning function.
Function
X To activate/deactivate: activate or
deactivate the distance warning function in
the on-board computer (Y page200).
Vehicles with amonochrome
multifunction display: when thedistance
warning function is activated, the 000E
symbo lappears in th estatus overview in the
multifunction display.
Vehicles with acolor multifunction
display:w hen the distance warning function
is deactivated, the 0002symbol appears in
the assistance graphic in the multifunction
display.
The distance warning function can help you
to minimize the risk of afront-end collision
with avehicle ahead or reduce the effectsof
such acollision. If the distance warning
function detectst hat there isarisk of a
collision, you will be warned visuallya nd
acoustically .Without your intervention, the
distanc ewarnin gfunction cannot prevent a
collision.
Starting at aspeed of aroun d4mph
(7 km/h), the distanc ewarnin gfunction
warns you if you rapidly approac havehicle in
front .Ani ntermitten twarnin gtonew ill then
sound, and the 0008distanc ewarnin glamp
will light up in the instrumen tcluster. X
Brake immediately in order to increase the
distanc efromt he vehicle in front.
or
X Take evasiv eaction provided it is safe to do
so.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving
conditions may also cause the system to
display awarning.
With the help of the radar sensor system, the
distanc ewarnin gfunction can detect
obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle
for an extende dperiod of time.
Fro mas peed of aroun d40mph (70 km/h),
the distance warning function can also react
to stationary obstacles, such as stoppe dor
parked vehicles.
If you approach an obstacle and the distance
warning function detects arisk of acollision,
the system will initially alert you both visually
and acoustically.
In particular, the detectio nofobstacles can
be impaired if:
R dirt on the sensors or anythin gelse
covering the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interferenc ebyother radar sources
R ther eare strong radar reflections, for
example in parkin ggarages
R an arro wvehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R av ehicle traveling in fron tonadifferent line
relative to the center of your vehicle
Following damage to the fron tend of the
vehicle, have the configuratio nand operation
of the rada rsensor checked at aqualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where ther eisno
visible damage to the fron tofthe vehicle.
Adaptive Brake Assist i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section for driving safety systems
(Y page 63). Driving safety systems
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WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist cannot alwaysc learly
identify objects and comple xtraffic
situations. In these cases, Adaptive Brake
Assist may not intervene. There is arisk of an
accident.
Always pay carefu lattention to the traffic
situation and be read ytobrake. G
WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R to stationary obstacles
R when cornering
As aresult, Adaptive Brake Assist may not
intervene in all critical conditions. There is a
risk of an accident.
Always pay carefu lattention to the traffic
situation and be read ytobrake.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving
conditions may alsoc auseBrake Assist to
intervene.
Adaptive Brake Assist aidsy ou in braking
during hazardous situations at speeds above
4m ph (7 km/h) and uses the radar sensor
system to evaluate the traffic situation.
With the help of asenso rsystem, adaptive
Brake Assis tcan detect obstacle sthata re in
th ep athofy our vehicle for an extended
period of time.
Should you approach an obstacle and
Adaptive Brake Assist has detected ariskof
collision, Adaptiv eBrake Assist calculate sthe
braking force necessary to avoid arear-end
collision. Should yo uapply the brakes
vigorously ,Adaptiv eBrake Assist will
automaticall yincreas ethe braking force to a
level suitabl efor the traffic conditions.
X Kee pthe brake pedal depressed unti lthe
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheel sfrom locking. The brakes will work normall
yagain if:
R yo ur elease the brake pedal
R there is no longe rany dange rofarear-end
collision.
R no obstacl eisdetected in front of your
vehicle
Adaptive Brake Assist is then deactivated.
Up to vehicl espeeds of around 155 mph
(250 km/h) ,adaptive Brake Assist is capable
of reacting to moving objects that have
already been recognized as such at least once
over the period of observation. Adaptive
Brake Assist does not react to stationary
obstacles.
If Adaptive Brake Assist is not available due
to am alfunction in the rada rsensor system,
the brake system remains available with full
brake boosting effect and BAS.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other rada rsources
R there are strongr adar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R an arrow vehicle traveling in front,e .g. a
motorbike
R av ehicle traveling in front on adifferent line
relative to the center of your vehicle
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensor checked at aqualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS General information
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS is
only available on vehicles with DISTRONIC.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS
extends the functionality of COLLISION
PREVENTION ASSIST with an automatic66
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