2016 MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class ELECTRIC tow

Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 20
At a glance........................................... 29
Safety................................................... 39
Opening and closing...........................71
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....87
Lights and windshield wipers ............99
Climate control ................................. 115
Driving and parking..........................129
On-board computer and displays ....181
Stowage and features ......................241
Maintenance and care ......................269
Breakdown assistance .....................281
Wheels and tires ............................... 301
Technical data................................... 331
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Automatic headlamp mode.............. 100
Automatic transmission
Display message ............................ 225
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 107
Display message ............................ 216
Bag hook ............................................ 247
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................63
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 75
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 289
Display message ............................ 218
Important safety notes .................. 287
Jump starting ................................. 292
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 194
Display message ............................ 220
Notes/function .............................. 177
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 208
Notes ............................................. 335
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 215
Brake system
Driving safety systems ..................... 68
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 63
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 65
BAS .................................................. 63
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 335
Display message ............................ 201
EBD .................................................. 68
Hill start assist ............................... 134
HOLD function ............................... 163 Important safety notes .................. 158
Maintenance .................................. 159
Parking brake ................................ 155
Riding tips ...................................... 158
Warning lamp ................................. 231
Breakdown
Towing away .................................. 294
Where will I find...? ........................ 282
see Flat tire
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 31
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 184
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 274
Carpets .......................................... 280
Display ........................................... 278
Exterior lights ................................ 277
Gear or selector lever .................... 278
Interior ........................................... 278
Matte finish ................................... 276
Notes ............................................. 273
Paint .............................................. 275
Plastic trim .................................... 278
Power washer ................................ 275
Rear view camera .......................... 278
Roof lining ...................................... 280
Seat belt ........................................ 279
Seat cover ..................................... 279
Sensors ......................................... 277
Steering wheel ............................... 278
Trim pieces .................................... 278
Washing by hand ........................... 274
Wheels ........................................... 276
Windows ........................................ 276
Wiper blades .................................. 277
Wooden trim .................................. 278
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 248
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Installing/removing ....................... 248
Notes/how to use .........................248
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 246
Cargo compartment floor
Height adjustment ......................... 250
Important safety notes .................. 249
Opening/closing ............................ 250
Stowage well (under) ..................... 249
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 249
Important safety information ......... 249
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 247
CD player (on-board computer) ........191
Center console
Lower section .................................. 36
Upper section .................................. 35
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .72
Changing bulbs
Cornering light function ................ .107
High-beam headlamps ................... 106
License plate lighting ..................... 109
Low-beam headlamps .................... 106
Parking lamps ................................ 107
Rear fog lamp ................................ 107
Reversing lamps ............................ 107
Standing lamps (front) ................... 107
Turn signals (front) ......................... 107
Charge level display .......................... 184
Charging
with RANGE PLUS .......................... 195
see Charging the high-voltage battery
Charging cable
Connecting ....................................1 48
Controls ......................................... 147
Important safety notes .................. 146
Removing ....................................... 149
Storing ...........................................1 47
Warming up ................................... 142
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ................... 140
Child
Restraint system .............................. 57
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 60 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 58
On the
front-passenger seat ............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 60
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 61
Rear doors ....................................... 61
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Cigarette lighter ................................ 254
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 277
Climate control
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 117
Auxiliary climate control (on-
board computer) ............................ 196
Controlling automatically ............... 120
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 123
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 118
Defrosting the windows ................. 122
Defrosting the windshield .............. 121
General notes ................................ 116
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................. 125
Indicator lamp ................................ 120
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 117
Maximum cooling .......................... 122
Overview of systems ...................... 116
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ............................... 125
Pre-entry climate control at time
of departure (on-board computer) .. 196
Pre-entry climate control via key ... 124
Pre-entry climate control via key
(on-board computer) ...................... 196
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 123
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 120
Refrigerant ..................................... 337
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 337
Setting the air distribution ............. 120
Setting the air vents ...................... 126
Setting the airflow ......................... 121
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Side windowsCleaning ......................................... 276
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Convenience opening feature ......... .84
Important safety information ........... 83
Opening/closing .............................. 83
Problem (malfunction) .................... .86
Resetting ........................................ .85
Reversing feature ............................ .83
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 75
Changing the programming ............ .74
Checking the battery ...................... .75
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Convenience opening feature .......... 84
Display message ............................ 228
Door central locking/unlocking .......7 2
Important safety notes .................... 72
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 74
Loss ................................................ .77
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 131
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 131
Snow chains ...................................... 305
Sockets
Center console .............................. 254
General notes ................................ 254
Luggage compartment .................. .255
Rear compartment ......................... 255
Special seat belt retractor .................. 57
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 197
Digital ............................................ 189
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Selecting the display unit .............. .197
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 107
Display message ............................ 216
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 132
Starting the drive system .............. .133 Starting (vehicle)
............................... 132
STEER CONTROL .................................. 68
Steering
Display message ............................ 227
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 94
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 184
Cleaning ......................................... 278
Important safety notes .................... 94
Paddle shifters ............................... 138
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 138
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 243
Armrest (under) ............................. 244
Center console .............................. 243
Center console (rear) ..................... 244
Cup holders ................................... 251
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 243
Glove box ....................................... 243
Important safety information ......... 242
Map pockets .................................. 245
Stowage net ................................... 245
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 244
Stowage net ....................................... 245
Summer tires ..................................... 304
Sun visor ............................................ 253
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 123
T
Tail lamps
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 226
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 81
Opening dimensions ...................... 338
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 335
Information .................................... 332
Tires/wheels ................................. 327
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Tire bead (definition) ...................... 322
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 322
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 321
Tire size (data) ............................... 327
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 317
Tire tread ....................................... 303
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 322
Total load limit (definition) ............. 323
Traction ......................................... 316
Traction (definition) ....................... 322
Tread wear ..................................... 316
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 315
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 321
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 322
Wheel and tire combination ........... 329
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 321
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 294
Installing the towing eye ................ 296
Removing the towing eye ............... 296
Transporting the vehicle ................ 297
With both axles on the ground ....... 296
With front axle raised ..................... 297
With the rear axle raised ................ 297
Towing eye ......................................... 282
Trailer hitch ......................................... 25
Trailer tow hitch .................................. 25
Transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 134
Drive program ................................ 137
Driving tips .................................... 137
Engaging the drive position ............ 136
Engaging the park position ............ 135
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 137
Kickdown ....................................... 137
Overview ........................................ 134
Program selector button ................ 137
Shifting to neutral .......................... 135
Transmission position display ......... 134
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 134Transmission positions
....................136
Transporting the vehicle .................. 297
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 278
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 187
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 187
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 189
Trunk lid
see Tailgate
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 338
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 107
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 332
Installation ..................................... 332
Transmission output (maximum) .... 332
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 253
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 225
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings .......................... 195
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 312
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 326
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 156
Raising ........................................... 324
Reporting problems ......................... 26
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the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
If you drive your vehicle abroad, please note
that service facilities or replacement parts
may not be immediately available.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. Please consult an author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center for further infor-
mation, or write to the following address:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Operating safety
Important safety notes
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a highcurb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or a hole in the road
Ra heavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
carriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires
could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in this
way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an accident, no longer withstand the strain
they are designed to.
In such situations, have the vehicle
checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. If on con-
tinuing your journey you notice that driving
safety is impaired, pull over and stop the
vehicle immediately, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. In such cases,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Danger of electric shock
GDANGER
The vehicle's high-voltage electrical system is under high voltage. If you modify components
in the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
or touch damaged components, you may be
electrocuted. The components in the vehi-
cle's high-voltage electrical system may be
damaged in an accident, although the damage
is not visible. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Following an accident, do not touch any high-
voltage components and never modify the
vehicle's high-voltage electrical system. Have
the vehicle towed away after an accident and
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the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
checked by a qualified specialist workshop.
All of the vehicle's high-voltage electrical sys-
tem components are marked with yellow
warning stickers which warn you about high
voltages. The cables of the vehicle's high-
voltage electrical system are orange.
When towing a vehicle after an accident, be
sure to observe the following sections:
RTransporting the vehicle (Ypage 297)
RTowing the vehicle with the front axle raised
(
Ypage 297)
RTowing a vehicle with both axles on the
ground (
Ypage 296)
Read the important safety instructions on
towing away (
Ypage 294).
The ignition must be switched off when car-
rying out general tasks, such as changing
bulbs or checking the coolant level.
Automatic switching off of the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
If the restraint systems are activated during
an accident, the vehicle's high-voltage elec-
trical system is automatically deactivated.
This is to ensure that you do not come into
contact with high voltage.
Automatic protection from switching
on of the vehicle's high-voltage electri-
cal system
The vehicle's high-voltage electrical system is
not activated when the vehicle is started if:
Ra serious electrical insulation malfunction
is detected in the vehicle's high-voltage
electrical system.
Ran electrical connection in the vehicle's
high-voltage electrical system is discon-
nected.
Automatic switching off of the charging
process
The charging process is deactivated automat-
ically if:
Rthe high-voltage battery is fully charged
The charging process is interrupted automat-
ically if:
Ra serious electrical insulation malfunction
is detected in the vehicle's high-voltage
electrical system.
Ran electrical connection in the vehicle's
high-voltage electrical system is discon-
nected.
High-voltage switch-off device
!The high-voltage system must only be
switched off at vehicle standstill by spe-
cially trained service engineers. Otherwise
the high-voltage system may be damaged.
Your vehicle is equipped with a high-voltage
switch-off device :which can be used to
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switch off the vehicle's high-voltage electrical
system.
Mobile phone antenna
!It is not permitted to retrofit a mobile
phone antenna.
Trailer tow hitch
!Retrofitting a trailer tow hitch is not per-
missible.
Warning
Vehicles with an electric motor generate
much less driving noise than vehicles with
internal combustion engines. As a result, your
vehicle may not be heard by other road users
until it is very close to them, or it may not be
heard at all. This is particularly the case if
other road users have not yet seen your vehi-
cle but are instead relying on hearing. Drive
with particular care, allowing for the possibil-
ity that other road users may behave unpre-
dictably.
The vehicle is equipped with a sound gener-
ator. The sound generator is activated so that
other road users can hear your vehicle better.
The sound generator is activated at speeds of
under 20 mph (30 km/h) and switches off
automatically at higher speeds.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: 1) These devices may not cause harm-
ful interference, and 2) These devices must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for com- pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment."
Canada:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection in the vehicle.
GWARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
!If equipment on the diagnostics connec-
tion is used, the starter battery may dis-
charge.
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