2015 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK display

Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 201
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Power display ................................ 173
Settings ........................................ .186
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 28
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 172
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 187
Display message ............................ 202
Overview ........................................ 100
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 187
Interior lighting
Control .......................................... .103
Emergency lighting ........................ 103
Overview ........................................ 102
Reading lamp ................................. 102
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 69
Function .......................................... .69
Priming ............................................ 69
Switching off .................................... 69
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....50J
Jack Storage location ............................2 49
Using ............................................. 274 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 75
Checking the battery ....................... 74
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Convenience opening feature .......... 83
Display message ............................ 212
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72
Emergency key element ................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 71
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 73
Loss ................................................. 76
Modifying the programming ............. 73 Positions (ignition lock) ................. 126
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 76
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 126
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 126
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 83
Deactivation ..................................... 72
Locking ............................................ 72
Unlocking ......................................... 72
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .131
Kneebag ............................................... 41 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 183
Display message ............................ 206
Function/informatio n.................... 170
Lane package ..................................... 168
Lashing eyelets ................................. 229
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 202
Licence plate lighting
Changing bulb s.............................. 108
Light sensor (display message) ....... 203
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 187
Active light function ....................... 100
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 101
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 98
Cornering light function ................. 100
Dipped-beam headlamp s................. 98
Driving abroad ................................. 97
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 101
Hazard warning lamps ................... 100
Headlamp flashe r........................... 100
Headlamp range .............................. 99
Light switch ..................................... 97
Main-beam headlamp s..................... 99
Misted up headlamp s.................... 102 10
Index

Motorway mode ............................. 101
Parking lamps ..................................98
Rear foglamp .................................. .98
Setting exterior lighting ................... 97
Side lamps ....................................... 98
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 186
Turn signals ..................................... 99
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 151
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 153
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 224
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 79
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 187
Luggage compartment cover
Fitting/removing ........................... 230
Important safety notes .................. 229
Notes/function .............................. 229
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 228
Luggage compartment floor
Adjusting the height ....................... 232
Important safety notes .................. 231
opening/closing ............................ 231
stowage well, under ....................... 231
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 90 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 268
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 101
Changing bulb s.............................. 105
Display message ............................ 202 Switching on/of
f.............................. 99
Map (Navigation)
Switching the range on the map
on/off ............................................ 138
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 244
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 140
Memory card (audio) ......................... 180
Memory function ................................. 96
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 236
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 166
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 189
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 245
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 280
Installation ..................................... 280
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 181
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 236
Transmission output (maximum) .... 280
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ...................... 238
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 73
MOExtended tyres ............................. 250
Motorway mode ................................ 101
MP3
Operating ....................................... 180
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 175
Permanent display ......................... 186
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..1 74
Overview .......................................... 29 Index
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Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 178
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 125O
Occupant safety Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation .......................... 42
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 48
Children in the vehicle ..................... 49
Important safety note s.................... 34
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 35
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 61
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 48
Restraint system introduction .......... 34
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 34
Seat belts ........................................ 35
Odometer ........................................... 176
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 182
Assistance menu ........................... 182
Audio menu ................................... 180
Convenience submenu .................. 188
Display messages .......................... 189
Displaying a service message ........ 242
E‑CELL menu ................................. 184
Factory settings ............................. 188
Important safety notes .................. 172
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 186
Light submenu ............................... 186
Menu overview .............................. 176
Message memory .......................... 189
Navigation menu ............................ 178
Operating video DVD ..................... 180
Operation ....................................... 174
Service menu ................................. 184
Settings menu ............................... 184
Standard display ............................ 176
Telephone menu ............................ 181
Trip menu ...................................... 176
Vehicle submenu ........................... 187 Opening and closing the side trim
panels
................................................. 106
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 20
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 22
Important safety note ...................... 20
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 172
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 61 P
Paint code .......................................... 281
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 244
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 145
Parking brake ................................ 146
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 95
Reversing camera .......................... 162
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 158
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 193
Electric parking brake .................... 146
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Parking lamps
Changing bulb s.............................. 106
Display message ............................ 202
Switching on/of f.............................. 98
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 106
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 157
Driving system ............................... 155
Function/note s............................. 155
Important safety notes .................. 155
Problem (fault) ............................... 158
Sensor range ................................. 156 12
Index

Warning display ............................. 157
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................1 99
Indicator lamps ................................ 35
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 199
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 61
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .246
Power display ................................... .173
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-Crash Safety System
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 48
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 196
Program selector button .................. 131
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Immobiliser ...................................... 67
Interior motion sensor ..................... 69
Tow-away protection ........................ 68
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 19
Pulling away
Hill start assist ............................... 128 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 23
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 23R
Radio Selecting a station ......................... 180
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 22
Range
RANGE PLUS ................................. 137 RANGE PLUS
charge .......................................... .184
Range ............................................ 137
Reading lamp ..................................... 102
READY indicator ................................ 172
Rear bench seat
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 228
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .124
Rear foglamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 107
Display message ............................ 202
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 120
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 39
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .......... 94
Dipping (manual ).............................. 93
Recuperative Brake System
Driving safety systems ..................... 67
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 103
Overview of bulb types .................. 104
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 105
Rescue card ......................................... 23
Reserve
High-voltage battery ...................... 222
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 122
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 198
Introduction ..................................... 34
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Warning lamp (function) ................... 34
Reverse gear
Engaging ........................................ 130
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 246 Index
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Displays in the Audio displa
y......... 162
Displays in the COMAND display ... 162
Function/note s............................. 162
Switching on/of f........................... 162
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 82
Reversing lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 107
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 202
Roof carrier ........................................ 232
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 247
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 284S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 49
Safety net
Attaching ....................................... 230
Important safety information ......... 230
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 228
Seat belt
Centre rear-compartment sea t........ 38
Correct usage .................................. 37
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 188
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 38
Adjusting the height ......................... 37
Cleaning ......................................... 247
Display message ............................ 197
Fastening ......................................... 37
Important safety guidelines ............. 36
Introduction ..................................... 35
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 39
Releasing ......................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 214
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 88
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 88 Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 90
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 89
Cleaning the cover ......................... 247
Correct driver's seat position ........... 86
Important safety notes .................... 87
Seat heating problem ...................... 92
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 96
Switching seat heating on/of
f......... 90
Securing a load .................................. 229
Securing luggage ............................... 229
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 247
see DIRECT SELECT lever
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 245
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 184
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 283
Coolant (engine) ............................ 283
Important safety notes .................. 282
Washer fluid ................................... 284
Setting the air distribution ............... 117
Setting the airflow ............................ 118
Setting the maximum charge cur-
rent (on-board computer) ................. 185
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 188
On-board compute r....................... 184
Side lamps
Switching on/of f.............................. 98
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 83
Convenience opening ...................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 82
Opening/closing .............................. 83
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Resetting ......................................... 84
Reversing feature ............................. 82
Sidebag ................................................ 41 14
Index

Snow chains
...................................... 269
Socket
Luggage compartment ...................2 36
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 235
General notes ................................ 235
Rear compartment ......................... 236
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Spectacles compartment ................. 225
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 186
Digital ............................................ 178
In the Instrument cluster ................. 27
Selecting a display unit .................. 186
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 154
Function/notes ............................ .152
Important safety notes .................. 152
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 153
Selecting ........................................ 153
Storing the current spee d.............. 153
Variabl e......................................... 153
SPEEDTRONIC (variable)
Storing the current speed and
calling up the last stored speed ..... 153
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 127
Starting the drive system ............... 127
Starting
the Vehicle ..................................... 127
Starting the vehicle. .......................... 127
STEER CONTROL .................................. 67
Steering
Display message ............................ 212
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 92
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 174
Cleaning ......................................... 247
Gearshift paddle s........................... 132
Important safety notes .................... 92 Steering wheel gearshift paddles
.... 132
Stowage compartment
Map pockets .................................. 227
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 225
Armrest (under) ............................. 226
Centre console .............................. 225
Centre console (rear) ..................... 226
Cup holde r..................................... 233
Glove compartment ....................... 225
Important safety information ......... 224
Spectacles compartment ............... 225
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 226
Stowage net ....................................... 227
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 227
Summer tyres .................................... 268
Sun visor ............................................ 234 T
Tail lamps see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 211
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Opening dimensions ...................... 284
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 81
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 282
Information .................................... 280
Tyres/wheels ................................. 277
Vehicle data ................................... 284
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 181
Display message ............................ 212
Introduction ................................... 181
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 181
Number from the phone book ........ 181
Redialling ....................................... 182
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 181
Telephone compartment ................ 226
Temperature
Outside temperature ...................... 172
Setting (climate control )................ 117 Index
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TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 150
Through-loading ................................ 227
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 251
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 252
Tyre pressure reached ................... 253
Top Tether ............................................ 51
Total distance recorder .................... 176
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 68
Deactivating ..................................... 68
Function ........................................... 68
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 260
Transporting the vehicle ................ 263
With the rear axle raised ................ 262
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 261
Removing the towing eye ............... 262
With both axles on the ground ....... 262
With front axle raised ..................... 262
Towing eye ......................................... 249
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 167
Activating/deactivating the warn- ing function .................................... 182
Display message ............................ 207
Function/note s............................. 166
Important safety notes .................. 167
Instrument cluster display ............. 167
Trailer tow hitch .................................. 22
Transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 129
Drive program ................................ 131
Driving tips .................................... 131
Engaging the drive position ............ 130
Engaging the park position ............ 129
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 131
Kickdown ....................................... 131
Overview ........................................ 128
Program selector button ................ 131
Shifting to neutral .......................... 130
Transmission position display ......... 129
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 129
Transmission positions .................... 131Transporting the vehicle
.................. 263
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 247
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 176
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 176
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 178
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 106
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 107
Switching on/of f.............................. 99
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 280
Installation ..................................... 280
Transmission output (maximum) .... 280
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 270
Display message ............................ 209
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 252
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 253
Recommended ............................... 269
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 271
Function/note s............................. 270
General notes ................................ 270
Important safety notes .................. 271
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 272
Restarting ...................................... 272
Warning lamp ................................. 223
Warning message .......................... 271
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 273
Checking ........................................ 267
Direction of rotation ...................... 273
Display message ............................ 209
General notes ................................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 266
Information on driving .................... 266
M+S tyres ...................................... 268
MOExtended tyre s......................... 268
Replacing ....................................... 273
Service life ..................................... 267
Storing ........................................... 274 16
Index

Summer tyres ................................ 268
Tyre size (data
).............................. 277
Tyre tread ...................................... 267
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 279
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 234
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 23
Display message ............................ 210
Electronics ..................................... 280
Equipment ....................................... 20
Implied warranty .............................. 23
Individual settings .......................... 184
Leaving parked up ......................... 147
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 80
Locking (key) ................................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 276
Raising ........................................... 274
Registration ..................................... 23
Securing from rolling away ............ 274
Transporting .................................. 263
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (key) ................................ 72
Vehicle data ................................... 284
Vehicle data
Boot load (maximum) ..................... 284
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 284
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 284
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 80
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 281
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 249
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 123 Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 180
VIN
Seat ............................................... 282
Type plate ...................................... 281 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 216
Brakes ........................................... 215
Distance warning signal ................. 222
ESP ®
.............................................. 218
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 219
LIM (cruise control )........................ 151
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 153
Overview .......................................... 28
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 35
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 215
Seat belt ........................................ 214
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 223
Warning triangle ................................ 248
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 212
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 279
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 276
Wheel chock ...................................... 274
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 273
Changing/replacing ....................... 273
Checking ........................................ 267
Cleaning ......................................... 244
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 276
General notes ................................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 266
Information on driving .................... 266
Removing a wheel .......................... 276
Storing ........................................... 274
Tightening torque ........................... 276
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 277
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 198
Operation ......................................... 42
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 244
see Side windows Index
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