2015 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK brake

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12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 190
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 62
Warning lamp .................................2 16
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 48
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .120
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 116
Active light function ......................... 100
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 159
Display message ............................ 206
Exiting a parking space .................. 160
Function/notes ............................ .158
Important safety notes .................. 158
Parking .......................................... 159
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 64
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 65
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 203
Function/notes ............................ .101
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Additional speedometer ................... 186
Adjusting the headlamp range ........... 99
Aerial .................................................... 22
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 114
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 123
Rear ............................................... 124
Setting the centre air vents ........... 123
Setting the side air vents .............. .123 Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 42
Introduction ..................................... 39
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 35
Airbags
Display message ............................ 199
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 40
Important safety guidelines ............. 39
Kneebag .......................................... .41
Sidebag ............................................ 41
Triggering ......................................... 46
Windowbag ...................................... 42
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 68
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 68
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-glare film .................................... 238
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 150
Ashtray ............................................... 234
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 182
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 182
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 242
Driving abroad ............................... 242
Hiding a service message .............. 242
Information about Service ............. 242
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 242
Service message ............................ 241
Special service requirements ......... 242
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 68
Function ........................................... 68 Index
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Switching off the alarm .................... 68
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 183
Display message ............................ 205
Function/note s............................. 165
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 180
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 203
see Lights
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 199
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 42
Problems ......................................... 46
System self-test ............................... 45
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 98
Automatic transmission
Display message ............................ 210 B
Bag hook ............................................ 229
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Replacing ......................................... 75
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 256
Display message ............................ 204
Important safety notes .................. 254
Jump starting ................................. 258
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 46
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 183
Display message ............................ 206
Notes/function .............................. 169
Bonnet
Closing ........................................... 240
Display message ............................ 211 Important safety notes .................. 239
Opening ......................................... 239
Boot lid
see Tailgate
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 284
Brake
EBD .................................................. 66
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 195
Notes ............................................. 283
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 65
Display message ............................ 201
Brake system
Driving safety systems ..................... 67
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
BAS .................................................. 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 283
Display message ............................ 190
Driving tips .................................... 148
Hill start assist ............................... 128
HOLD function ............................... 154
Important safety notes .................. 148
Parking brake ................................ 146
Warning lamp ................................. 215
Breakdown
Towing away .................................. 260
Where will I find...? ........................ 248
see Flat tyre
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 27
Buttons on the steering column ...... 174 C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 2434
Index

Display
High-voltage battery charge level
(instrument cluster) ...................... .174
Display message
Drive system .................................. 204
Driving systems ............................ .205
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 241
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 189
General information ....................... 189
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 189
Key ................................................ 212
Lights ............................................. 201
Safety systems .............................. 190
Tyres .............................................. 209
Vehicle .......................................... .210
Displaying electrical consumption
(on-board computer) ......................... 178
Displaying energy consumption
(on-board computer) ......................... 178
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 63
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .222
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 187
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .79
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 72
Control panel .................................. .32
Display message ............................ 211
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety note s.................... 78
Opening (from the inside) ................ 78
Drive system
Jump-starting ................................. 258
Starting with the key ...................... 128
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 127
Switching off .................................. 145
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 242
Symmetrical dipped beam ............... 97
Driving on flooded roads .................. 150Driving safety system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 62
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 66
STEER CONTROL ............................. 67
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
Distance warning function ............... 63
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 65
Important safety guidelines ............. 61
Overview .......................................... 61
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 158
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 165
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 169
Cruise control ................................ 150
Display message ............................ 205
HOLD function ............................... 154
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 170
Lane package ................................ 168
PARKTRONIC ................................. 155
Reversing camera .......................... 162
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 152
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 166
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 150
Brakes ........................................... 148
Downhill gradient ........................... 149
Driving abroad ................................. 97
Driving in winter ............................. 150
Driving on flooded roads ................ 150
Driving on wet roads ...................... 150
Energ y........................................... 148
General .......................................... 147
Icy road surfaces ........................... 150
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 149
New brake pads/linings ................ 149
Running-in tip s............................... 125
Snow chains .................................. 269
Symmetrical dipped beam ............... 97
Wet road surface ........................... 149 Index
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DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .... .180 E
E‑CELL display ................................... 173
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 192
Function/notes ................................ 66
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .148
On-board computer ....................... 176
Electric motor number ......................282
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 22
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 48
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 73
Inserting .......................................... 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 80
Removing ......................................... 74
Emergency release
Charge socket flap ......................... 143
Driver's door ................................... .80
Emergency unlocking
Tailgat e............................................ 81
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Energy
Driving tips .................................... 148
Energy flow display ........................... 177
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 280
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 19
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 182
Characteristics ................................. 66
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 66
Display message ............................ 190 Function/note
s................................ 65
General notes .................................. 65
Important safety guidelines ............. 65
Warning lamp ................................. 218
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 65
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 256
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 245
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 93
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .......... 94
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 188
Folding in/out (automatically )......... 94
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 94
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 94
Parking position ............................... 95
Resetting ......................................... 94
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 96 F
Fault message see Display messages
Fire extinguisher ............................... 249
First-aid kit ......................................... 248
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 276
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 276
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 274
Raising the vehicle ......................... 274
Removing a wheel .......................... 276
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 274
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 273
MOExtended tyre s......................... 250
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 249
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 251
Floormat ............................................. 238
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 101
Folding table ...................................... 2268
Index

N
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

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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