2015 MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class ELECTRIC display

Displaying the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 188
Energy consumption ...................... 142
General notes ................................ 141
Method of operation ...................... 141
Outside temperatures .................... 142
Overvoltage protection .................. 145
Problems with the charging proc-
ess ................................................ .151
Reserve, warning lamp ................... 236
Terms of use .................................. 145
High-voltage disconnect device ......... 23
Hill start assist .................................. 134
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 164
Deactivating ................................... 164
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ............................ .163
Hood
Closing .......................................... .269
Display message ............................ 224
Important safety notes .................. 268
Opening ......................................... 268
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 161 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 69
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 237
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Power displa y................................ 183
Setting s......................................... 197
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 182
Interior lighting
Control ........................................... 105
Emergency lighting ........................ 106
Overview ........................................ 105
Reading lamp ................................. 105 Internet connection
Via mobile service modul e............. 153 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 280
Using ............................................. 322 K
Key positions Start/Stop button .......................... 131
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Deactivation ..................................... 73
Locking ............................................ 73
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tip s.................................... 137
Knee bag .............................................. 48 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 58
License plate lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 110
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 215
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 216
Light sensor (display message) ....... 217
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 103
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 100
Cornering light function ................. 103
Fogged up headlamp s.................... 104
Hazard warning lamps ................... 102
High beam flasher .......................... 102
High-beam headlamp s................... 102
Light switch ................................... 100
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 101
Parking lamps ................................ 101
Rear fog lamp ................................ 101
Setting exterior lighting ................. 100
Standing lamps .............................. 101 10
Index

Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Turn signals ................................... 102
Loading guidelines ............................ 240
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 80
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 198
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulb s.............................. 108
Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/of f........................... 101
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 91 M
M+S tires ............................................ 302
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Map (navigation)
Switching the range on the map
on/off ............................................ 143
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 274
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 147
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 257
Display message ............................ 209
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 257
Downloading routes ....................... 260
Emergency call .............................. 254
General notes ................................ 253
Geo fencing ................................... 261
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 259
MB info call button ........................ 256
Remote fault diagnosi s.................. 259 Remote vehicle locking .................. 259
Roadside Assistance button .......... 255
Search & Send ............................... 258
Self-test ......................................... 253
Speed alert .................................... 260
System .......................................... 253
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 261
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 258
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 74
Inserting .......................................... 75
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Removing ......................................... 75
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80
Memory card (audio) ......................... 191
Memory function ................................. 96
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 200
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 275
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 192
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 74
MOExtended tires .............................. 281
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 325
Mounting a new whee l................... 324
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 321
Raising the vehicl e......................... 322
Removing a whee l.......................... 324
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 322
MP3
Operation ....................................... 191
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 186
Permanent display ......................... 198
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..1 84
Overview .......................................... 33 Index
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Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 189
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 130 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
Important safety note s.................... 41
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 40
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 62
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41
Seat belt .......................................... 42
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 186
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 193
Assistance menu ........................... 193
Audio menu ................................... 191
Display messages .......................... 200
Displaying a service message ........ 271
E‑CELL menu ................................. 195
Factory settings ............................. 199
Important safety notes .................. 182
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 197
Lighting submenu .......................... 198
Menu overview .............................. 186
Message memory .......................... 200 Navigation menu ............................ 189
Operation ....................................... 184
Service menu ................................. 195
Settings menu ............................... 195
Standard display ............................ 186
Telephone menu ............................ 192
Trip menu ...................................... 186
Vehicle submenu ........................... 198
Video DVD operation ..................... 191
Online access .................................... 152
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Important safety notes .................... 22
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 20
Outside temperature display ........... 183
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 62 P
Paint code number ............................ 330
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 273
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 153
Parking brake ................................ 155
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger sid e................................. 95
Rear view camera .......................... 172
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 168
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 205
Electric parking brake .................... 155
Warning lamp ................................. 236
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 101
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 108
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 167 12
Index

Driving system ............................... 165
Function/note
s............................. 165
Important safety notes .................. 165
Problem (malfunction) ................... 168
Range of the sensors ..................... 165
Warning display ............................. 166
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 213
Indicator lamps ................................ 41
PASSENGER AIRBAG
Problems (malfunction) .................. 213
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 62
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 276
Power display .................................... 183
Power washers .................................. 273
Power windows
see Side windows
Program selector button .................. 137
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Immobilizer ...................................... 69
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 19
Pulling away
Hill start assist ............................... 134 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 26
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25R
Radio Selecting a station ......................... 191
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Range
RANGE PLUS ................................. 144
RANGE PLUS
charge ........................................... 196
Range ............................................ 144 RBS
see Recuperative Brake System ...... 68
Reading lamp ..................................... 105
READY indicator ................................ 182
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 127
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 109
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/of f........................... 101
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 244
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 276
Displays in the Audio display ......... 173
Displays in the COMAND display ... 173
Function/note s............................. 172
Switching on/of f........................... 173
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 123
Switching on/of f........................... 122
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blad e.............. 113
Switching on/of f........................... 111
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 94
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 95
Recharging statistics (COMAND)
see Electrical energy generated
Recuperative Brake System
Driving safety systems ..................... 68
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 333
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 261
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 262
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 106
Overview of bulb types .................. 106
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 107
Reporting safety defects .................... 25
Rescue card ......................................... 26 Index
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Reserve
High-voltage battery ...................... 236
Restraint system
Display messag e............................ 210
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 236
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reverse gear
Engaging ........................................ 135
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 83
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 21
Roof carrier ........................................ 249
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 278
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 334S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 44
center rear-compartment sea t......... 45
Cleaning ......................................... 278
Correct usage .................................. 44
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 42
Releasing ......................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 228
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 90
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 90
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 91
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 90
Cleaning the cover ......................... 277
Correct driver's seat position ........... 88
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 244
Important safety notes .................... 89
Seat heating problem ...................... 93
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 97
Switching seat heating on/of f......... 92
Securing cargo .................................. 245 Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 277
see DIRECT SELECT lever
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 275
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 195
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 332
Coolant (engine) ............................ 332
Important safety notes .................. 331
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 333
Washer fluid ................................... 333
Setting the air distribution ............... 120
Setting the airflow ............................ 121
Setting the maximum charge cur-
rent (Control system) ........................ 197
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 199
On-board compute r....................... 195
Side impact air bag ............................. 48
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 216
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 274
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Convenience opening feature .......... 84
Important safety information ........... 83
Opening/closing .............................. 84
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 86
Resetting ......................................... 85
Reversing feature ............................. 83
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 75
Changing the programming ............. 74
Checking the battery ....................... 75
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Convenience opening feature .......... 84
Display message ............................ 226
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 74
Loss ................................................. 77
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 131 14
Index

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 131
Snow chains ...................................... 303
Sockets
Center console .............................. 252
General notes ................................ 252
Luggage compartment ...................2 53
Rear compartment ......................... 253
Special seat belt retractor .................. 57
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 198
Digital ............................................ 189
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 197
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 108
Display message ............................ 216
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 132
Starting the drive system .............. .133
Starting (vehicle) ............................... 132
STEER CONTROL .................................. 68
Steering (display message) .............. 225
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 93
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 184
Cleaning ......................................... 277
Important safety notes .................... 93
Paddle shifters ............................... 138
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 138
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 241
Armrest (under) ............................. 242
Center console .............................. 241
Center console (rear) ..................... 242
Cup holders ................................... 249
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 241 Glove box ....................................... 241
Important safety information ......... 240
Map pockets .................................. 243
Stowage net ................................... 243
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea
t.............................. 242
Stowage net ....................................... 243
Summer tires ..................................... 302
Sun visor ............................................ 251
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 123 T
Tail lamps see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 224
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 81
Opening dimensions ...................... 334
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 331
Information .................................... 330
Tires/wheels ................................. 325
Vehicle data ................................... 334
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 192
Display message ............................ 225
Introduction ................................... 192
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 192
Number from the phone book ........ 192
Redialing ........................................ 193
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 192
Temperature
Outside temperature ...................... 183
Setting (climate control )................ 120
Through-loading feature ................... 243
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 307
Checking manually ........................ 307
Display message ............................ 221
Important safety notes .................. 307
Maximum ....................................... 306
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 284
Note s............................................. 305 Index
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Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 284
Recommended ..............................
.303
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 309
Function/notes ............................ .307
General notes ................................ 307
Important safety notes .................. 307
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 310
Restarting ...................................... 309
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Warning message .......................... 309
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 282
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 320
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 319
Bar (definition) ............................... 318
Changing a wheel .......................... 321
Characteristics .............................. 318
Checking ........................................ 301
Curb weight (definition) ................. 320
Definition of terms ......................... 318
Direction of rotatio n...................... 321
Display message ............................ 221
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 321
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 319
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 318
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 319
General notes ................................ 325
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 319
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 319
Important safety notes .................. 300
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 319
Information on driving .................... 300
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 319
Labeling (overview) ........................ 315
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 320
Load index ..................................... 317
Load index (definition) ................... 319 M+S tire
s....................................... 302
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 320
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 319
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 320
Maximum tire load ......................... 317
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 320
MOExtended tire s.......................... 302
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 320
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 320
Replacing ....................................... 321
Service life ..................................... 302
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 320
Speed rating (definition) ................ 319
Storing ........................................... 321
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 318
Summer tire s................................. 302
Temperature .................................. 314
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 320
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 320
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 320
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 319
Tire size (data) ............................... 325
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 315
Tire tread ....................................... 301
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 320
Total load limit (definition) ............. 321
Traction ......................................... 314
Traction (definition) ....................... 320
Tread wear ..................................... 314
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 313
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 319
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 320
Wheel and tire combination ........... 327
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 319
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 292 16
Index

Installing the towing eye ................ 294
Removing the towing eye ............... 294
Transporting the vehicle ................ 295
With both axles on the ground ....... 294
With front axle raised .....................2 95
With the rear axle raised ................ 295
Towing eye ......................................... 280
Trailer hitch ......................................... 24
Trailer tow hitch .................................. 24
Transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 134
Drive program ................................ 137
Driving tips ................................... .137
Engaging the drive position ............ 136
Engaging the park position ............ 135
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 137
Kickdown ....................................... 137
Overview ........................................ 134
Program selector button ................ 137
Shifting to neutra l.......................... 135
Transmission position display ......... 134
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 134
Transmission positions .................... 136
Transporting the vehicle .................. 295
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 277
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 187
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 186
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 189
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 334
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 108
Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/of f........................... 102
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 251
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 223
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individual settings .......................... 195
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Loading .......................................... 310
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 325
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 156
Raising ........................................... 322
Reporting problems ......................... 25
Securing from rolling away ............ 322
Starting .......................................... 132
Transporting .................................. 295
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 72
Vehicle data ................................... 334
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 334
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 334
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 334
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81
Vehicle Homepage
Data protection .............................. 152
Functions ....................................... 153
General information ....................... 152
Internet connection ....................... 153
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 330
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 280
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 126
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 191
VIN ...................................................... 330 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 230 Index
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