2016 MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class ELECTRIC Owner's Manual

Driving systems
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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The red distance warn-
ing lamp lights up while
the vehicle is in motion.
A warning tone also
sounds.You are approachin gavehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line
of travel at too highaspeed.
XBe prepared to brake immediately.
XPay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action.
Fo r further information about the distance warning function of
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS, see (
Ypage 63).
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster239
On-board computer and displays
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Tires
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at
least one of the tires.
GWARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (
Ypage 282).
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 309).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
h
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) flashes for
approximately one
minute and then
remains lit.The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
GWARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire
pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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On-board computer and displays

Useful information............................242
Loading guidelines ............................242
Stowage areas ................................... 242
Features ............................................. 251
241
Stowage and features

Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 26).
Loading guidelines
GWARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle. For this reason, you
should observe the following notes when
transporting a load:
RNever exceed the maximum permissible
gross vehicle mass or the gross axle weight
rating for the vehicle (including occupants).
The values are specified on the vehicle
identification plate on the B-pillar of the
driver's door.
RThe cargo compartment is the preferred
place to carry objects.
RPosition heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the cargo com-
partment as possible.
RThe load must not protrude above the
upper edge of the seat backrests.
RAlways place the load against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
RAlways place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
RUse the cargo tie-down rings and the parcel
nets to transport loads and luggage.
RUse cargo tie-down rings and fastening
materials appropriate for the weight and
size of the load.
RHook in the cargo net when loading.
RThe maximum load capacity of the stowage
well under the cargo compartment floor is
55 lbs (25 kg).
RSecure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie-downs. Pad sharp edges
for protection.
!Do not position the load on one part of the
folding cargo compartment floor only. The
maximum load capacity of the folding cargo
compartment floor is 220 lbs (100 kg). Dis-
tribute the weight evenly to avoid damaging
the cargo compartment floor. Place a solid
board under the load if necessary. Please
note that the load on the cargo compart-
ment floor will be increased when the load
is lashed down.
Stowage areas
Stowage spaces
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
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Stowage and features

RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey.
RStow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (Ypage 242).
Stowage compartments in the front
Glove box
XTo open: pull handle :and open glove box
flap ;.
XTo close: fold glove box flap ;upwards
until it engages.
There is a pen holder at the top of the glove
box flap.
Eyeglasses compartment
XTo open: press marking :.
Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment
is always closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Stowage compartment in the front center
console
XTo open: press the marking on cover :.
iDepending on the vehicle equipment,
there may be an ashtray in the center con-
sole instead of a storage compartment.
Stowage compartment in front of the arm-
rest (vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion)
XTo open: press the marking on cover :.
iYou can remove the non-slip mat and the
insert for cleaning. When removing the
insert you will have to overcome some
slight resistance.
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Stowage compartment under the armrest
XTo open:on vehicles with movable armr-
ests, make sure that the armrest is in the
rearmost position.
XPress button :and fold the armrest up.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the
armrest can be moved backwards or forwards
in a longitudinal direction.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
following may be in the stowage compart-
ment: a multimedia connector unit with an SD
card slot and 2 USB ports, e.g. for use with an
iPod
®, iPhone®or MP3 player; see the sepa-
rate operating instructions.
Stowage compartment under the driver's
seat and front-passenger seat
GWARNING
If you exceed the maximum load for the stow- age compartment, the cover may not be able
to restrain the items. Items may be thrown out
of the stowage compartment and hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Never exceed the maximum permissible load
for the stowage compartment. Stow and
secure heavy objects in the cargo compart-
ment.
The maximum permissible load of the stow-
age compartment is 2.6 lbs (1.5 kg).
XTo open: pull handle :up and fold
cover ;forwards.
Stowage space in the rear
Stowage compartment in the rear center
console
XTo open: pull down the top of stowage
compartment :by the edge of the handle.
iDepending on the vehicle's equipment,
there may be an open stowage space above the stowage compartment.
Folding table
GWARNING
If the folding table is folded out while the vehi-
cle is in motion, passengers can be thrown
against it, particularly in the event of an acci-
dent, heavy braking or a sudden change of
direction. There is a risk of injury.
Fold the folding table away before each jour-
ney.
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!Do not load the folding table with more
than the maximum permissible load of
4.4 lbs (2 kg).
XTo fold out: pull folding table :up in the
direction of the arrow to the desired posi-
tion.
XTo fold away: push folding table :down
onto the backrest.
Parcel nets
Parcel nets are located:
Rin the front-passenger footwell
Ron the back of the driver's and the front-
passenger seat
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 242)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (
Ypage 242).
Folding backrest on the front-
passenger seat
GWARNING
If the backrest of the front-passenger seat is
folded forward, rear seat passengers can
come in contact with parts of the seat mech-
anism. particularly in the event of an accident, heavy braking or a sudden change of direc-
tion. There is a risk of injury.
If a passenger travels in the vehicle while the
front-passenger seat is folded forward, they
must sit in the rear seat behind the driver.
The backrest of the front-passenger seat can
be folded forwards to increase the cargo com-
partment capacity.
Once you no longer need the backrest on the
front-passenger side to be used as a load sur-
face, fold the backrest back into place.
XTo fold forward: gently push the backrest
back.
XPull release handle :and fold the back-
rest fully onto the seat cushion until it
engages.
XTo fold back: gently push the backrest
down and pull release handle :.
XFold the seat backrest back until it
engages.
Through-loading facility in the rear
XTo open:fold down seat armrest :.
XPull the center head restraint on the rear
bench seat into the uppermost position
(
Ypage 91).
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Stowage and features
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XSlide locking mechanism=in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
XSwing flap ;fully to the side.
Flap ;is held open by a magnet.
XTo close: swing flap ;in the cargo com-
partment back until it engages.
XFold armrest :up fully if necessary.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 242).
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for-
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
RThe vehicle occupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rear seat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
RObjects or loads in the trunk/cargo com-
partment cannot be restrained by the seat
backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Before every trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
!Before folding the backrest in the rear
compartment forwards, make sure that the rear compartment armrest and the
cupholder are folded in. They may other-
wise be damaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (
Ypage 242).
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr-
ests can be folded forwards separately to
increase the cargo compartment capacity.
Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
and back
Folding the rear seat backrests forward
XFully insert the backrest head restraints if
necessary (
Ypage 92).
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
XPull left-hand or right-hand release han-
dle ;of the seat backrest forwards.
Corresponding seat backrest :is
released.
XFold backrest :forwards.
XMove the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the rear seat backrest back
!Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged.
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