2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS sunroof

N
Navigation Menu (on-boar dcomputer) ............195
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-i nanew vehicle 136 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Fault s............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .47
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 56
Important safety notes ....................40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ........................................ .47
System self-test ............................... 50
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 199
Audi omenu ................................... 196
Convenience submenu ..................206
Displaying aservice message ........285
Display messages ..........................207
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 168
Factory settings submenu .............206
Important safety notes ..................190
Instrument cluster submenu ..........202
Lighting submenu .......................... 203
Menu overview .............................. 193
Message memory .......................... 207
Navigation menu ............................ 195
Operation ....................................... 191
Service menu ................................. 202
Settings menu ............................... 202
Standard displa y............................ 193
Telephone menu ............................ 197
Trip menu ...................................... 193
Vehicle submenu ........................... 205
Video DVD operatio n..................... 197
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 114Operatin
gsafety
Declaratio nofconformity ................ 24
Important safety notes ....................23
Operatin gsystem
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................22
Outside temperature display ...........191
Overhead control panel ......................36
Override feature Rea rside windows ........................... 62 P
Pain tcode number ............................ 346
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...287
Pani calarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 88
Problem (malfunction) .....................88
Resetting ......................................... 88
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................86
Parce lnet ........................................... 253
Parking ............................................... 152
Important safety notes ..................152
Parking brake ................................ 153
Position of exterio rmirror, front-
passenger sid e............................... 100
Rea rview camera .......................... 179
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................175
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 211
Electric parking brake ....................153
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ......113
PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating .................174
Driving system ............................... 172 Index
13

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

001A
Front left
0010 Front right
0023 Rear right
0021 Rear left
i Whe nthe override feature for the side
windows is activated (Y page 62), the side
windows cannot be operated from the rear.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X To open: press the corresponding switch.
X To open fully: press the corresponding
switch beyond the point of resistance.
Automatic closing is started.
X To close: pull the corresponding switch.
X To close fully: pull the corresponding
switch beyond the pressure point.
Automatic closing is started.
X To interrupt the automatic opening/
closing: press/pull the corresponding
switch again.
i If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
i You can continue to operate the side
windows after you switch off the engine or
remove the SmartKey. This function is
available for up to five minutes or until the
driver's or front-passenger door is opened. Convenienceo
pening
You can ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do this, the SmartKey is used to
carry out the following functions
simultaneously:
R unlock the vehicle
R open the side windows
R open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and the roller sunblinds
i The convenience opening feature can
only be operated using the SmartKey. The
SmartKey must be close to the driver's
door handle.
X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X Press and hold the 0009button until the
side windows and the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are in the desired
position.
If the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel are closed, the
roller sunblinds are opened first.
X Press and hold the 0009button again until
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is in the desired position.
X To interrupt convenienceo pening:
release the 0009button. Conveniencec
losing feature G
WARNING
When the convenience closing feature is
operating, parts of the body could become
trapped in the closing area of the side window
and the sliding sunroof. There is arisk of
injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is
operating. Make sure that no body parts are
in close proximity during the closing
procedure. 84
Side windowsOpening and closing

If
as ide window is obstructed again during
closing and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed withou tthe anti-
entrapment feature. Panoramar
oof with power tilt/sliding
panel Important safety notes
In th efollowing section, th eterm" sliding
sunroof" refers to th epanorama roo fwith
power tilt/slidin gpanel. G
WARNING
While opening and closing the slidin gsunroof,
body part sinclosep roximit ycould become
trapped. There is arisk of injury.
Make sure that no body part sare in close
proximit ydurin gthe opening and closing
procedures.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switc himmediately, or
R durin gautomatic operation, push the
switc hbriefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be
stopped. G
WARNING
If children operat ethe slidin gsunroof they
could become trapped, particularly if the yare
left unsupervised. There is arisk of injury.
When leavin gthe vehicle, always tak ethe
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
! Only open the slidin gsunroof if it is free
of sno wand ice. Otherwise, malfunctions
may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude fro mthe
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged. !
The weather can change abruptly. It could
start to rain or snow. Make sure that the
sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the
vehicle. The vehicle electronicsc an be
damaged if water enters the vehicle
interior.
i Resonance noises can occur in addition
to the usuala irflow noises when the sliding
sunroof is open. They are caused by minor
pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.
Change the position of the sliding sunroof
or open aside window slightly to reduce or
eliminate these noises. Sliding sunroof reversing feature
The sliding sunroof is equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If asolid object
blocks or restrictst he sliding sunroof during
the closing process, the sliding sunroof opens
again automatically .However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing the sliding sunroof. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R over the last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing
movement
R during resetting
R when closing the sliding sunroof again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is arisk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped. 86
Panoram
aroof with power tilt/sliding panelOpening and closing

Operating the sliding sunroof
Overhead control panel
001A
To raise
0010 To open
0023 To close/lower
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Make sure that the roller sunblinds are
open.
X Press or pull the 0004switch in the
correspondin gdirection.
i If you press the 0004switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
correspondin gdirection. You can stop
automatic operation by operatin gthe
switch again.
The automatic raising feature is available
only when the sliding sunroof is closed.
i You can continue to operate the sliding
sunroof after switchin goff the engin eor
removin gthe SmartKey from the ignition
lock. This function remains active for five
minutes or until you open afron tdoor. Operating the roller sunblinds for the
sliding sunroof
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the roller sunblind,
parts of the body could be trapped between the roller sunblind and the frame or sliding
sunroof. There is
arisk of injury.
When opening or closing make sure that no
parts of the body are in the sweep of the roller
sunblind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be
stopped.
The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The two roller sunblinds can
only be opened and closed together when the
sliding sunroof is closed.
Roller sunblind reversing feature The roller sunblinds are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If
asolid object
blocks or restricts aroller sunblind during the
closing process, the roller sunblind opens
again automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing the roller sunblinds. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R when closing the roller sunblind again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is arisk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped. Panoram
aroof with power tilt/sliding panel
87Opening and closing Z

Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
001A
To open
0010 To open
0023 To close
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 0004switch in the
correspondin gdirection.
i If you press the 0004switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
correspondin gdirection. You can stop
automatic operation by operatin gthe
switch again.
Resetting the sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblinds If the sliding sunroof or the roller sunblinds
do not move smoothly, reset the sliding
sunroof and the roller sunblinds:
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press the 0004switch to the point of
resistance in the direction of arrow 0010and
hold it until the sliding sunroof has opened
about 4in(10 cm).
X Pull the 0004switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow 0023
until the sliding sunroof is fully closed.
X Keep the 0004switch pulled for an
additional second. X
Press the 0004switch to the point of
resistance in the direction of arrow 0010and
hold it until the roller sunblinds are open
about 4in(10 cm).
X Pull the 0004switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow 0023
until the roller sunblinds are fully closed.
X Keep the 0004switch pulled for an
additional second.
X Make sure that the sliding sunroof
(Y page 87) and the roller sunblinds
(Y page 88) can be fully opened and closed
again.
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again. Problems with the sliding sunroof
G
WARNING
If you do not reset the sliding sunroof after a
malfunction or voltage supply interruption,
then the backin gupfunction will malfunction
or not work. The sliding sunroof closes with
increased or maximum force. Parts of the
body could be trapped in the closing area in
the process .This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
In such or similar situations always make sure
that no parts of the body are in the closing
area. Always reset the sliding sunroof after a
malfunction or voltage supply interruption.
! If the sliding sunroof still cannot be
opened or closed as aresult of a
malfunction, contact aqualified specialist
workshop.
Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause. If the sliding
sunroof is obstructed during closing and
reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after it blocks, pull the 0004
switch down again to the point of 88
Panoramar
oof with power tilt/sliding panelOpening and closing

resistance until the sliding sunroof is
closed
The sliding sunroof is closed with increased
force.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again
during closing and then reopens slightly:
X Immediately after it blocks, pullt he0004
switch downa gain to the point of
resistanc euntil the sliding sunroof is
closed
The sliding sunroof is closed without the
anti-entrapment feature. Panoram
aroof with power tilt/sliding panel
89Opening and closing Z

should drive for
afew minutes after
cleaning. Braking heats the brake discs and
the brake pads/linings, thus drying them.
The vehicle can then be parked.
Regular care of your vehicle is acondition for
retaining the quality in the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents
recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. Exterior care
Automatic car wash G
WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. There is arisk of an accident.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake
carefully while paying attention to the traffic
conditions until full braking power is restored.
! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes
automaticallyinc ertain situations. To
prevent damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or other similars ituations:
R when towin gthe vehicle
R in the car wash
! Neve rclean your vehicle in aTouchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents. These cleaning agent scan
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
! Make sure that the automatic
transmission is in position Nwhen washing
your vehicle in atow-through car wash. The
vehicle could be damaged if the
transmission is in another position.
! Make sure that: R
the side windows and the slidin gsunroof
are fully closed.
R the ventilation/heatin gisswitched off
(th eO FF button has been pressed/the
airflow control is set to position 0).
R the windshield wiper switc hisinposition
0.
Otherwise, the vehicle might be damaged.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash fro mthe very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax fro mthe windshield and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the
windshield.
Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at wash bays that are specially
designed for this purpose. Observe the legal
requirements in all countries concerned.
X
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
X Use asoft sponge to clean.
X Use amild cleaning agent, such as acar
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a
gentle jet of water.
X Do not point the water jet directly towards
the air inlet.
X Use plenty of water and rinse out the
sponge frequently.
X Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with achamois.
X Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the
paintwork.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible. 286
CareMaintenance and care