2015 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS brake light

Problems with PARKTRONIC
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
You also hear a warning
tone for approximately
two seconds.
PARKTRONIC is then
deactivated and the
indicator lamp on the
PARKTRONIC button
lights up.PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off.
X If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displays are lit.
PARKTRONIC is thendeactivated.The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference. X Clean the PARKTRONIC sensors ( Ypage 279).
X Switch the ignition back on.
The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or
ultrasound waves. XSee if PARKTRONIC functions in a different location.
Active Parking Assist
General notes
Active Parking Assist is an electronic parking
aid with ultrasound. It measures the road on
both sides of the vehicle. A parking symbol
indicates a suitable parking space. Active
steering intervention and brake application
can assist you during parking and when exit-
ing a parking space. You may also use
PARKTRONIC ( Ypage 172).
Important safety notes
Active Parking Assist is merely an aid. It is not
a replacement for your attention to your
immediate surroundings. You are always
responsible for safe maneuvering, parking
and exiting a parking space. Make sure that
no persons, animals or objects are in the
maneuvering range.
When PARKTRONIC is switched off, Active
Parking Assist is also unavailable.
GWARNING
While parking or pulling out of a parking
space, the vehicle swings out and can drive
onto areas of the oncoming lane. This could
result in a collision with another road user.
There is a risk of an accident.
Pay attention to other road users. Stop the
vehicle if necessary or cancel the Active Park-
ing Assist parking procedure.
!If unavoidable, you should drive over
obstacles such as curbs slowly and not at a sharp angle. Otherwise, you may damage
the wheels or tires.
Active Parking Assist may possibly indicate
parking spaces which are not suitable for
parking, for example:
R where parking or stopping is prohibited
R in front of driveways or entrances and exits
R on unsuitable surfaces
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XStart the engine.
X Release the electric parking brake.
X Switch on the turn signal in the direction
you are pulling away.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
The
Start Park Assist? Yes: OK No:
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play % .
X To cancel the procedure: press the%
button on the multifunction steering wheel or pull away.
or
X To exit a parking space using Active
Parking Assist: press theabutton on
the multifunction steering wheel. The
Park Assist Active Accelerate
andBrakeObserveSurroundingsmes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
X Let go of the multifunction steering wheel.
X Pull away, being ready to brake at all times.
Do not exceed a maximum speed of
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) when exit-
ing a parking space. Otherwise Active Park- ing Assist will be canceled.
X Depending on the message or as required,
shift the transmission to position Dor R.
Active Parking Assist immediately steers in the other direction. The
Park Assist
Active Accelerate and Brake
ObserveSurroundingsmessage appears
in the multifunction display.
iYou will achieve the best results by wait-
ing for the steering procedure to complete before pulling away.
If you back up after activation, the steeringwheel is moved to the straight-ahead posi-
tion.
X Drive forwards and back up as prompted by
the PARKTRONIC warning displays, several
times if necessary.
Once you have exited the parking space com- pletely, the steering wheel is moved to the
straight-ahead position. You hear a tone and the
Park Assist Finishedmessage
appears in the multifunction display. You will then have to steer and merge into traffic on
your own. PARKTRONIC is still available. You
can take over the steering, before the vehicle
has exited the parking space completely. This
is useful, for example when you recognize
that it is already possible to pull out of the
parking space.
Canceling Active Parking Assist
X Stop the movement of the multifunction
steering wheel or steer yourself.
Active Parking Assist will be canceled at
once. The
Park Assist Canceledmes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
or X Press the PARKTRONIC button (Y page 174).
PARKTRONIC is switched off and Active
Parking Assist is immediately canceled. The
Park Assist Canceledmessage
appears in the multifunction display.
Active Parking Assist is canceled automati-
cally if: R the electric parking brake is engaged
R transmission position Pis selected
R parking using Active Parking Assist is no
longer possible
R you are driving faster than 6 mph (10 km/h)
R a wheel spins, ESP ®
intervenes or fails. The
÷ warning lamp lights up in the instru-
ment cluster
A warning tone sounds. The parking symbol
disappears and the multifunction display
shows the
Park Assist Canceledmes-
sage.
When Active Parking Assist is canceled, you
must steer and brake again yourself.
If a system malfunction occurs, the vehicle is
braked to a standstill. To drive on, depress the accelerator again.
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Safety systems
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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Currently UnavailZ
able See OperaZ
tor's Manual
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), BAS (Brake Assist), ESP ®
(Elec-
tronic Stability Program), the HOLD function and hill start assist
are temporarily unavailable.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
In addition, the !,÷ andå warning lamps may light up
in the instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Possible causes are: R self-diagnosis is not yet complete.
R the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Carefully drive a short distance on a suitable stretch of road,
making slight steering movements at a speed above 12 mph
(20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed: X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
!÷
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
ABS, BAS, ESP ®
, the HOLD function and hill start assist are not
available due to a malfunction.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.The ! ,÷ ,å and$ (USA only)/ J(Canada only)
warning lamps in the instrument cluster may also light up.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
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On-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
÷
Currently UnavailZ
able See OperaZ
tor's Manual
ESP ®
, BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are temporarily
unavailable.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷andå warning lamps may light up in the
instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
The self-diagnosis function might not be complete, for example.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Carefully drive a suitable distance, making slight steering move-
ments at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
÷
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
ESP®
, BAS, the HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable
due to a malfunction.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷andå warning lamps may light up in the
instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
T !
÷
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, BAS, ESP ®
, the
HOLD function and hill start assist are not available due to a mal- function.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS may also have failed.
A warning tone sounds.
In addition, the ÷,å and! warning lamps may light up
in the instrument cluster.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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On-board computer and displays

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
F(USA
only)
!(Canada
only)
Turn On the IgniZ
tion to Release
the Parking Brake
The red F(USA only)/ !(Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the igni-
tion was switched off.
X SmartKey: turn the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition lock.
X KEYLESS-GO: switch on the ignition.
F(USA
only)
!(Canada
only)
Please Release
Parking Brake
The red F(USA only)/ !(Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds. A condition for automatic
release of the electric parking brake is not fulfilled ( Ypage 153).
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
X Release the electric parking brake manually.
The red F(USA only)/ !(Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds.
You are using the electric parking brake for emergency braking ( Y page 153).
F(USA
only)
!(Canada
only)
Parking Brake See
Operator's Manual
The yellow !warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To apply:
X Switch the ignition off.
X Press the electric parking brake handle for at least ten seconds.
X Shift the selector lever to position P.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow !warning lamp and the red F(USA only)/ !
(Canada only) indicator lamp light up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Release the electric parking brake manually.
or X Release the electric parking brake automatically ( Ypage 153).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released: X Do not drive on.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The redF(USA only)/ !(Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and the yellow !warning lamp lights up.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning.
To release:
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Release the electric parking brake manually.
To apply: X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Apply the electric parking brake manually.
If the red F(USA only)/ !(Canada only) indicator lamp
continues to flash:
X Do not drive on.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 323).
X Shift the selector lever to position P.
X Turn the front wheels towards the curb.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow !warning lamp lights up. The red F(USA
only)/ !(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten
seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or
released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Apply the electric parking brake.
If it is not possible to engage the electric parking brake:
X Shift the selector lever to position P.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
If it is not possible to release the electric parking brake manually:
X Release the electric parking brake automatically ( Ypage 153).
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The yellow!warning lamp lights up. If you manually apply or
release the electric parking brake, the red F(USA only)/ !
(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning. It is not possible to
apply the electric parking brake manually.
X Shift the selector lever to P, as the electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
F(USA
only)
!(Canada
only)
ParkingBrakeInopZ
erative
The yellow !warning lamp lights up. The red F(USA
only)/ !(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes for about ten
seconds after the electric parking brake has been applied or
released. It then goes out or remains lit.
The electric parking brake is malfunctioning, e.g. because of over-
voltage or undervoltage.
X Remove the cause for the overvoltage or undervoltage, e.g. by
charging the battery or restarting the engine.
X Engage or release the electric parking brake.
If it remains impossible to apply or release the electric parking
brake:
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Engage or release the electric parking brake.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be released: X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied: X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The yellow !warning lamp lights up and the red F(USA
only)/ !(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
X Shift the selector lever to position P.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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