2015 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS display

M
M+S tires............................................ 304
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 277
mbrace
Display message ............................ 214
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 72
Inserting .......................................... 73
Locking vehicl e................................ 79
Removing ......................................... 73
Unlocking the driver's doo r.............. 78
Memory card (audio) ......................... 199
Memory function ............................... 101
Message memory (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 207
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 279
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 200
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 72
MOExtended tires .............................. 285
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 325
Mounting a new wheel ................... 325
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 322
Raising the vehicle ......................... 323
Removing a wheel .......................... 325
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 323
MP3
Operation ....................................... 199
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 195
Permanent display ......................... 205
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..1 93
Overview .......................................... 31
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 197
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 134
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Important safety notes .................... 39
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ................................................. .38
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 39
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 60
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 39
Seat belt .......................................... 40
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test .............................. .49
Odometer .......................................... .196
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu .............. .202
Assistance menu ........................... 201
Audio menu ................................... 199
Convenience submenu .................. 206
Display messages .......................... 207
Displaying a service message ....... .275
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 168
Factory settings ............................ .206
Important safety notes .................. 192
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 204
Lighting submenu .......................... 205
Menu overview .............................. 195
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Message memory .......................... 207
Navigation menu ............................197
Operation ....................................... 193
Service menu ................................. 204
Settings menu ............................... 204
Standard displa y............................ 196
Telephone menu ............................ 200
Trip menu ...................................... 196
Vehicle submenu ........................... 205
Video DVD operation ..................... 200
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Important safety notes .................... 22
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 21
Outside temperature display ........... 193
Overhead control panel ...................... 35
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 60
P
Paint code number ............................ 334
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 277
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 85
Operating ......................................... 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 152
Parking brake ................................ 153
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 100
Rear view camera .......................... 180
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 ................................. 243 Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 106
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 174
Driving system ............................... 172
Function/note s............................. 172
Important safety notes .................. 172
Problem (malfunction) ................... 175
Range of the sensors ..................... 173
Warning display ............................. 173
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 218
Indicator lamps ................................ 39
PASSENGER AIRBAG
Problems (malfunction) .................. 218
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 60
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 280
Power washers .................................. 277
Power windows
see Side windows
Program selector button .................. 147
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 67
Immobilizer ...................................... 67
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 20
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 138
Hill start assist ............................... 138
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 25
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24
R
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 199
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 87
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Reading lamp..................................... 108
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 132
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 112
Display message ............................ 220
Switching on/of f........................... 105
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 254
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicles with the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) ..................... 253
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicles without the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) ..................... 252
Fore-and-aft adjustment ................ 254
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 279
Displays in the Audio display ......... 180
Displays in the COMAND display ... 180
Function/note s............................. 180
Switching on/of f........................... 180
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
Switching on/of f........................... 129
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blad e.............. 116
Switching on/of f........................... 114
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 98
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 99
Recuperation display ........................ 196
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-tem)
Important safety notes .................. 340
Refueling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 29
Important safety notes .................. 150
Refueling process .......................... 151
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 263
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 264 Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 109
Overview of bulb types .................. 110
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 111
Rescue card ......................................... 25
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 225
Warning lamp ................................. 244
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 130
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 215
Introduction ..................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 243
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 86
Roller sunblind ................................. 87
Side windows ................................... 81
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 22
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 88
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 87
Roof carrier ........................................ 259
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 282
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 341
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 42
center rear-compartment sea t......... 43
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Correct usage .................................. 41
Fastening ......................................... 42
Important safety guidelines ............. 40
Introduction ..................................... 40
Releasing ......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 235
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
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SeatsAdjusting (electrically) ..................... 94
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 95
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 94
Cleaning the cover ........................ .281
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back (vehi-
cles with the EASY-VARIO-PLUS
system) .......................................... 253
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back (vehi-
cles without the EASY-VARIO-
PLUS system) ................................ 252
Important safety notes .................... 93
Seat heating problem ..................... .97
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 101
Switching seat heating on/of f......... 96
Securing cargo .................................. 255
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 279
Service menu (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 204
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 338
Coolant (engine) ............................ 339
Engine oil ....................................... 337
Fuel ................................................ 335
Important safety notes .................. 335
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 340
Washer fluid ................................... 339
Setting the air distribution ............... 127
Setting the airflow ............................ 127
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 206
On-board computer ....................... 204
Side impact air bag ............................. 46
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 221 Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 278
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Convenience opening feature .......... 82
Important safety information ........... 81
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Resetting ......................................... 84
Reversing feature ............................. 81
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 74
Changing the programming ............. 72
Checking the battery ....................... 73
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Convenience opening feature .......... 82
Display message ............................ 234
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 70
Important safety notes .................... 70
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 72
Loss ................................................. 75
Mechanical key ................................ 72
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 135
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 75
Starting the engine ........................ 137
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 135
Snow chains ...................................... 305
Sockets
Center console .............................. 263
General notes ................................ 262
Luggage compartment ................... 263
Rear compartment ......................... 263
Special seat belt retractor .................. 55
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 204
Digital ............................................ 197
In the Instrument cluster ................. 29
Segments ...................................... 193
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 204
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 221
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Switching on/off........................... 106
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 136
Starting the engine ........................ 138
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 137
Status overview (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 201
STEER CONTROL .................................. 66
Steering (display message) .............. 233
Steering assistant STEER CON- TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 97
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 193
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Important safety notes .................... 97
Paddle shifters ............................... 147
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 147
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 250
Armrest (under) ............................. 250
Center console .............................. 249
Center console (rear) ..................... 250
Cup holders ................................... 259
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 249
Glove box ....................................... 249
Important safety information ......... 249
Map pockets .................................. 251
Stowage net ................................... 251
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 250
Stowage net ....................................... 251
Summer tires ..................................... 304
Sun visor ............................................ 261
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 130
T
Tachometer ........................................ 193
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 220
see Lights Tailgate
Display message ............................ 232
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening dimensions ...................... 341
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 80
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 335
Emergency spare wheel ................. 331
Information .................................... 334
Tires/wheels ................................. 326
Vehicle data ................................... 341
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 200
Display message ............................ 233
Introduction ................................... 200
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 200
Number from the phone book ........ 200
Redialing ........................................ 201
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 200
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 192
Outside temperature ...................... 193
Setting (climate control )................ 126
Through-loading feature ................... 252
Tire pressure
Checking manually ........................ 309
Display message ............................ 229
Maximum ....................................... 308
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 288Note s............................................. 307
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 288
Recommended ............................... 305
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 309
Important safety notes .................. 309
Restarting ...................................... 309
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 286
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 321
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 320
Bar (definition) ............................... 319
Changing a whee l.......................... 322
Characteristics .............................. 319
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Checking ........................................ 303
Curb weight (definition)................. 321
Definition of terms ......................... 319
Direction of rotation ...................... 322
Display message ............................ 229
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 322
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 320
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 319
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 320
General notes ................................ 326
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 320
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 320
Important safety notes .................. 302
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 320
Information on driving .................... 302
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 320
Labeling (overview) ........................ 316
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 321
Load index ..................................... 318
Load index (definition) ................... 320
M+S tire s....................................... 304
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 321
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 320
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 321
Maximum tire load ......................... 318
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 321
MOExtended tire s.......................... 304
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 321
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 321
Replacing ....................................... 322
Service life ..................................... 304
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 321
Speed rating (definition) ................ 320
Storing ........................................... 322
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 319 Summer tire
s................................. 304
Temperature .................................. 315
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 321
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 321
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 321
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 320
Tire size (data) ............................... 326
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 316
Tire tread ....................................... 303
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 321
Total load limit (definition) ............. 322
Traction ......................................... 315
Traction (definition) ....................... 321
Tread wear ..................................... 315
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 314
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 320
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 321
Wheel and tire combination ........... 328
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 320
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 57
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 298
Important safety notes .................. 295
Installing the towing eye ................ 296
Removing the towing eye ............... 297
Towing a trailer
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 295
Installing the towing eye ................ 296
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 298
Removing the towing eye ............... 297
Transporting the vehicl e................ 298
With both axles on the ground ....... 297
With front axle raised ..................... 297
Towing eye ......................................... 284
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 143
Transporting the vehicle .................. 298
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Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 281
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 196
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 196
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 197
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 341
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 112
Display message ............................ 219
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 78
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 78
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 261
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 230
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings .......................... 204
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 310
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 79
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 70
Lowering ........................................ 325
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 155
Pulling away ................................... 138
Raising ........................................... 323
Reporting problems ......................... 24
Securing from rolling away ............ 323
Transporting .................................. 298
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 78
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 70
Vehicle data ................................... 341
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 341 Trunk load (maximum) ................... 341
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 341
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 79
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 334
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 284
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 131
Video
Operating the DVD ........................ .200
VIN ...................................................... 334
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 238
Brakes .......................................... .237
Check Engine ................................. 244
Coolant .......................................... 244
Distance warning ........................... 246 ESP ®
.............................................. 240
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 241
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 164
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIR BAG ..................... .39
Reserve fuel .................................. .244
Restraint system ............................ 243
Seat belt ........................................ 235
Warranty .............................................. 21
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 233
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 325
Wheel chock ...................................... 323
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 322
Checking ........................................ 303
Cleaning ......................................... 278
Emergency spare wheel ................. 329
General notes ................................ 326
Important safety notes .................. 302
Information on driving .................... 302
Interchanging/changing ................ 322
Mounting a new wheel ................... 325
Removing a wheel .......................... 325
Storing .......................................... .322
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Tightening torque ........................... 325
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 326
Window curtain air bag
Display message ........................... .216
Operation ......................................... 46
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 128
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 273
Notes ............................................. 339
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 233
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Rear window wiper ........................ 114
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 115
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 160
Snow chains .................................. 305
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 304
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 304
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 278
Important safety notes .................. 115
Replacing (rear window) ................ 116
Replacing (windshield )................... 115
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 281
Z
ZONE function
Switching on/of f........................... 127
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