2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS coolant temperature

Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 347
Emergency spare wheel .................343
Information .................................... 346
Tires/wheels ................................. 340
Vehicle data ................................... 353
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 269
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 269
Downloading route s....................... 272
Emergency call .............................. 266
Geo fencing ................................... 273
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 271
MB info call button ........................268
Remote vehicle locking ..................271
Roadside Assistance button ..........267
Search &Send ............................... 270
Self-test ......................................... 266
Speed alert .................................... 273
System .......................................... 266
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 273
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 271
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............270
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 265
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 198
Display message ............................ 236
Menu (on-board computer) ............197
Number from the phone book ....... .198
Redialing ........................................ 198
Rejecting/ending acall................. 198
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 190
Outside temperature ..................... .191
Setting (climate control) ................128
Theft deterren tsystems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........70
Immobilize r...................................... 70
Through-loading ................................ 253
Time see separate operating instructions
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 296
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....320
Checking manually ........................319Display message
............................ 231
Important safety notes ..................320
Maximum ....................................... 318
Notes ............................................. 317
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................298
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................298
Recommended ............................... 315
Tire pressure los swarning
system General notes ................................ 319
Important safety notes ..................319
Restarting ...................................... 319
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 322
Function/notes ............................. 320
General notes ................................ 320
Important safety notes ..................320
Restarting ...................................... 322
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Warning message .......................... 322
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................335
Averag eweight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................333
Bar (definition) ............................... 333
Changing awheel .......................... 336
Characteristics .............................. 333
Checking ........................................ 313
Definition of terms .........................333
Direction of rotatio n...................... 336
Display message ............................ 231
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................335
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .332
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............333
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 334
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 334
GVW R(Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................334
Important safety notes ..................312
Increase dvehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......333
Kilopascal (kPa )(definition) ...........334 Index
17

Instrumen
tcluster Display
sand controls Function Page
001A
Speedometer with
segments
191
0010
Multifunction display 192
0023
Tachometer
191 Function Page
0021
Coolant temperature 190
001E
Fuel gauge
0024
Instrument cluster lighting 190Instrument cluster
31Atag lance

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
The engine is not
running smoothly and
is misfiring. There is
amalfunction in the engine electronics or in amechanical
componentoft he engine management system.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at aqualified specialist
workshop.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic
converter and damage it. The coolant
temperature display is
showing more than
248
‡(120 †). The
coolant warning lamp
may also be lit and a
warning tone may
sound. The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
X
Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant
to cool down.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 283). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary. Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor
R,t he vehicle could pull away suddenly. There
is ar isk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate. G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to
neutral position Nwhen you switch off the
engine. The vehicle may roll away.T here is a
risk of an accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P.Prevent the parked
vehicle from rolling away by applying the
parking brake. DIRECTS
ELECT lever
Overview of transmission positions The DIRECT SELECT leve
risonthe right of the
steering column. 0006
Park position with parking lock
0019 Reverse gear
0018 Neutral
000A Drive
i The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns
to its original position. The current
transmission position P,R, Nor Dappears
in the transmission position display
(Y page 144) in the multifunction display. Automatic transmission
143Driving and parking Z

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please not ethat your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related system sand functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 25).Important safet
ynotes G
WARNING
If you operate information system sand
communication equipment integrated in the
vehicle while driving, you will be distracted
from traffic conditions. You could also lose
contro lofthe vehicle. There is arisk of an
accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situatio npermits .Ifyou are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the
equipment when the vehicle is stationary. G
WARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or
malfunctioned, you may not recognize
function restrictions in systems relevant to
safety. The operating safety of your vehicle
may be impaired. There is arisk of an
accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at aq ualified specialist workshop
immediately.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating the on-board computer.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the multifunction display
.You should therefore
make sure your vehicle is operating safely at
all times. Otherwise, avehicle that is not
operating safely may cause an accident.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (Y page 31). Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the
display sand the controls in the vehicle
interior can be adjusted using the brightness
control knob.
The brightness control knob is located on the
bottom left of the instrument cluster
(Y page 31).
X Turn the brightness control knob clockwise
or counter-clockwise.
If the light switch is set to 000C,000For
0005,t he brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambient light.
i The light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display.
In daylight, the display sinthe instrument
cluster are not illuminated. Coolant temperature display
G
WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is
overheated or when there is afire in the
engine compartment could expose you to hot
gases or other service products. There is a
risk of injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is afire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
! Adisplay message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high. 190
Display
sand operationOn-board computer and displays

If the coolant temperature is over
248 ‡(120 †), do not continue driving. The
engine willo therwisebedamaged.
The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the right-hand side.
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level,t he coolant
temperature may rise to 248 ‡(120 †). Tachometer
! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. Outside temperatur
edisplay
You shouldp ay specialattention to road
conditions when temperature sare around
freezing point.
The outsid etemperature display is in the
multifunction display.
Changes in the outsid etemperature are
displayed after ashort delay. Speedometer with segments
The speedometer is divided into segments on
vehicle swith DISTRONIC PLUS.
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
R Cruise control activated (Y page 160):
The segments lightupf rom the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
R DISTRONIC PLUS activated (Y page 162):
One or two segments in the set speed
range light up.
R DISTRONIC PLUS detects avehicle in front: The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in fron
tand the stored speed light
up. Operatin
gthe on-board computer
Overview 001A
Multifunctio ndisplay
0010 Switches on the Voic eControl System;
see the separat eoperating instructions
0023 Right control panel
0021 Left control panel
001E Bac kbutton
X To activat ethe on-board computer: turn
the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock.
You can control the multifunction displaya nd
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel. Displays and operation
191On-board computer and displays Z

Engine
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
0014
Check Coolant
Level See
Operator'
sManual The coolant leve
listoolow.
! Avoid making lon gjou rneys with to olittle coolant in th eengine
cooling system. The engin ewill otherwise be damaged.
X Add coolant ,observing th ewarning note sbefore doin gso
( Ypage 283).
X If coolant needs to be added mor eoften than usual, have the
engin ecoolant system checked at aqualifie dspecialist
workshop. 0010 The fan motor is faulty.
X
At coolant temperatures below 24 8‡(120† ), driv etothe
neares tqualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting th eenginetoh eavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. 0010
Coolant Too Hot
Stop Vehicle Turn
Engine Off The coolant is too hot.
Aw
arning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Do no tdrive when youre ngine is overheated. Thi scan caus esome
fluids whic hmay have leaked int othe engin ecom partmen tto
catch fire.
Stea mfrom the overheated engine can alsoc auseserious burns
which can occur just by opening the hood.
There is arisk of injury.
X Pullo ver and stop the vehicl esafel yand switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicl eagainst rolling away (Y page152).
X Waitu ntil the engine ha scoole ddown.
X Make sure tha tthe air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
X Do not start the engine again until the displaym essage goes out
and the coolant temperature is below 248 ‡(120 †).
Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
X If the temperature increases again, visit aqualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Under normal operating conditionsa nd with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡(120 †). 224
Display messagesOn-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
0010
The red coolant
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running.
The coolant level is too low.
If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator
may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be
malfunctioning.
The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled
sufficiently.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 152).
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 Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is
under 248 ‡(120 †). Otherwise ,the engine coul dbedamaged.
X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainou sterrain, and stop-and-go traffic. 0010
The red coolant
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running.
Awarning tone
also sounds. The coolant temperature has exceeded 248
‡(120 †). The
airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the coolant level
may be too low.
G WARNING
The engine is not being coole dsufficiently and may be damaged.
Do not drive whe nyour engine is overheated. This can cause some
fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to
catchf ire.
Vapor from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns
which can occur just by opening the hood.
There is arisk of injury.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 152).246
Warning and indicator lampsint
he instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays