2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS heating

Folding in whe
nlocking( on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...100
Setting ........................................... 100
Storing settings (memory function) 101
Storing the parking position ..........100
Eyeglasses compartment .................251 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 294
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................295
Preparing the vehicle .....................295
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 296
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 277
Fogl amps
Extended range .............................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Foldin gtable ...................................... 253
Fron tfog lamps
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backres tforward/back 253
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 349
Consumption statistics ..................194
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 194
Displaying the range ......................194
Driving tips .................................... 155
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 348
Important safety notes ..................348
Premium-grade unleade dgasoline .348
Problem (malfunction) ...................152
Refueling ........................................ 150
Tank content/reserve fuel .............348
Fue lfiller flap
Opening/closing ............................ 151
Fue llevel
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 194Fue
ltank
Capacity ........................................ 348
Problem (malfunction) ...................152
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 309
Before changing ............................. 308
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 308
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 309
Important safety notes ..................308 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................276
Important safety notes ..................273
Opening/closing the garage door ..276
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 274
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 290
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box ........................................... 251 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................107
Display message ............................ 236
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 109
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 95
Adjusting (electrically). ....................96
Adjusting (manually )........................ 95
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 96
Installing/removing (rear) ................96
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 113
Display message ............................ 221
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Hill start assist .................................. 13810
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
15

Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
001A
Audi
osystem/COMAND;
see th eseparate operating
instructions 0010
000B
Seat heating 97
0023
0001
PARKTRONIC 172
0021
000C
ECO start/stop
function 139 Function Page
001E
0012
Hazard warning
lamps 107
0024
000E
PASSENGER AI RBAG
OFF indicator lamp 47
0007
000D
Selects the drive
program 14634
Cente
rconsoleAt ag lance

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey. The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 299).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 303).
or
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop. The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey. The steering lock is mechanically blocked.
X
Remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock. While
doing this, turn the steering wheel in both directions. Doors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is arisk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is arisk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
You should preferably place luggageorl oads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the
loading guidelines (Y page 250). Unlocking and opening doors from
the inside Doors
79Opening and closing Z

recommended for the size and weight of the
child
.For additional information, see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
Ac hild's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R keep liquids from spilling on the seats. If
liquidiss pilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objectsont he
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags,
seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
! Make sure that there are no objectsint he
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is arisk that the seats
and/or the objectsc ould be damaged.
i The head restraintsint he front and rear
seats can be removed. 1
For more information ,contact aqualified
specialist workshop.
i Further related subjects:
R Luggage compartmente nlargement
(folding down the rea rseats)
(Y page 254) Adjusting the seats manually
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
X
Lift handle 001Aand slide the seat forwards
or backwards.
X Release lever 001Aagain.
Make sure that you hear the seat engage in
position.
Backrest angle X
Relieve the pressure on the backrest.
X Turn handwheel 0021forwards or backwards.
Seat height X
Pull handle 0023upwards or push it down
repeatedly until the seat has reached the
desired height.
Seat cushion angle Adjust the angle so that your thighs are lightly
supported.
X
Turn handwheel 0010forwards or backwards.
1 Not on vehicles with sport sseats. 94
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

001A
To raise the backrest contour
0010 To soften the backrest contour
0023 To lower the backrest contour
0021 To harden the backrest contour Switching the seat heating on/off
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Repeatedly switchin gonthe seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to
become very hot. The health of persons with
limited temperature sensitivity or alimited
ability to react to excessively high
temperatures may be affected or they may
even suffer burn-lik einjuries. There is arisk
of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on
repeatedly. The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected. The system automatically switches down
from level
3to level 2after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2to level 1after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 137).
X To switch on: press button001Arepeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button001Arepeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off. Seats
97Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Problems with the seat heating
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
The seat heating has
switched off
prematurely or cannot
be switched on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window defroster or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating will
switch back on automatically. Steering wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is arisk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before startingt he engine.G
WARNING
Children could injure themselves if they
adjust the steering wheel. There is arisk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. Adjusting the steering wheel
G
WARNING
If the steering wheel is unlocked while the
vehicle is in motion, it could change position
unexpectedly. This could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle. There is arisk of an
accident. Before startingo
ff, make sure the steering
wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering
wheel while the vehicle is in motion. 001A
Release lever
0010 To adjust the steering wheel height
0023 To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
X Push release lever 001Adown completely.
The steering column is unlocked.
X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.
X Push release lever 001Aup completely.
The steering column is locked.
X Check if the steering column is locked.
When doing so, try to push the steering
wheel up or down or try to move it in the
fore-and-aft direction. 98
Steering wheelSeats, steering wheela
nd mirrors

Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever 001A
forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you coul dmisjudge the
distance from road users traveling behind,
e.g. when changing lane .There is arisk of an
accident.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 137).
X Press button 001Afor the left-hand exterior
mirror or button 0010for the right-hand
exterior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button 0023as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
X Press adjustment button 0023up, down, or
to the left or right until you have adjusted
the exterior mirror to the correct position.
You should have agood overview of traffic
conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide alarger
field of vision.
The exterior mirrors are automatically heated
after startingt he vehicle if the rear window
defroster is switched on and the outside
temperature is low. Heating takes amaximum
of 10 minutes.
i You can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 137).
X Briefly press button 001A.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out. Mirrors
99Seats, steering wheela nd mirrors Z