2017 MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class steering wheel

Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera X
To activate: make sure that the SmartKey is
in position 2in the ignition lock.
X Make sure that the Activation by R gear
Activation by R gear
function is selected in the multimedia system; see the Digital Operator's Manual.
X Engage reverse gear.
The area behind the vehicle is shown with
guide lines in the multimedia system display.
The image from the rear view camera is avail-
able throughout the maneuvering process.
To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to Por after
driving forwards a short distance.
Messages in the multimedia system dis- play The rear view camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.The rear view camera does not show objects in
the following positions:
R very close to the rear bumper
R under the rear bumper
R in the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
! Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
R the bumper of a parked vehicle
R the drawbar of a trailer
R the ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
R the rear section of an HGV
R a slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bottom- most guideline. 0043
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicle
0044 White guide line without turning the steering
wheel, vehicle width including the exterior
mirrors (static)
0087 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
0085 Yellow lane marking of the tires at current
steering wheel angle (dynamic) 0083
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear of the vehi-
cle
0084 Vehicle center axle (marker assistance)
006B Bumper
006C Red guide line at a distance of approximately
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Front warning display
0044 Additional measurement operational readi-
ness indicator for Parking Assist
PARKTRONIC
0087 Rear warning display
When Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is opera-
tional (Y page 140), additional measurement
operational readiness indicator 0044appears in
the multimedia system display. If the Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC warning displays are active
or light up, warning displays 0043and 0087are also
active or light up correspondingly in the multi-
media system display.
"Reverse parking" function Backing up straight into a parking space
without turning the steering wheel 0043
White guide line without turning the steering
wheel, vehicle width including the exterior
mirrors (static)
0044 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic) 0087
Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 3 ft (1.0 m) from the rear of the vehi-
cle
0085 Red guide line at a distance of approximately
12 in (0.30 m) fromthe rear of the vehicle
X Make sure that the rear view camera is
switched on (Y page 146).
The lane and the guide lines are shown.
X With the help of white guide line 0043, check
whether the vehicle will fit into the parking
space.
X Using white guide line 0043as a guide, carefully
back up until you reach the end position.
Red guide line 0085is then at the end of the
parking space. The vehicle is almost parallel
in the parking space.
Reverse perpendicular parking with the
steering wheel at an angle 0043
Parking space marking
0044 Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
X Drive past the parking space and bring the
vehicle to a standstill.
X Make sure that the rear view camera is
switched on (Y page 146).
The lane and the guide lines are shown.
X While the vehicle is at a standstill, turn the
steering wheel in the direction of the parking
space until yellow guide line 0044reaches park-
ing space marking 0043.
X Keep the steering wheel in that position and
back up carefully. Driving systems
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0043
Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
X Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly in
front of the parking space.
The white lane should be as close to parallel
with the parking space marking as possible. 0043
White guide line at current steering wheel
angle
0044 Parking space marking
X Turn the steering wheel to the center position
while the vehicle is stationary. 0043
Red guide line at a distance of approximately
12 in (0.30 m) from the rear of the vehicle
0044 White guide line without turning the steering
wheel
0087 End of parking space
X Back up carefully until you have reached the
final position.
Red guide line 0043is then at end of parking
space 0087. The vehicle is almost parallel in the
parking space.
Wide-angle function 0043
Symbol for the wide-angle view function
0044 Own vehicle
0087 Parking Assist PARKTRONIC warning dis-
plays
Select this view when you are driving out of an
exit and the view of crossing traffic is restricted, for example. ATTENTION ASSIST
General notes ATTENTION ASSIST helps you during long,
monotonous journeys, such as on highways. It is
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If necessary, take a break.
X Confirm the message by pressing the 0076
button on the steering wheel.
On long journeys, take regular breaks in good
time to allow yourself to rest properly. If you do
not take a break and ATTENTION ASSIST still
detects increasing lapses in concentration, you will be warned again after 15 minutes at the
earliest. This will only happen if ATTEN-
TION ASSIST still detects typical indicators of
fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration.
Vehicles with the COMAND multimedia sys-
tem: if a warning is output in the multifunction
display, a service station search is performed in the multimedia system. You can select a servicestation and navigation to this service station will
then begin. This function can be activated or
deactivated in the multimedia system; see the
Digital Operator's Manual. Blind Spot Assist
General notes Blind Spot Assist monitors the areas on either
side of the vehicle that are not visible to the
driver with two lateral, rear-facing radar sen-
sors. A warning display in the exterior mirrors
draws your attention to vehicles detected in the
monitored area. If you then switch on the cor-
responding turn signal to change lane, you will
also receive an optical and audible warning.
Blind Spot Assist supports you from a speed of
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Blind Spot Assist does not react to:
R vehicles overtaken too closely on the side,
placing them in the blind spot area
R vehicles which approach with a large speed
differential and overtake your vehicle
As a result, Blind Spot Assist may not give
warnings in such situations. There is a risk of an accident.
Always observe the traffic conditions care-
fully, and maintain a safe lateral distance. Blind Spot Assist is only an aid. It may fail to
detect some vehicles and is no substitute for
attentive driving. Always ensure that there is
sufficient distance to the side for other road
users and obstacles.
i USA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar sensor
is intended for use in an automotive radar
system only. Removing, tampering with, or
altering the device will void any warranties,
and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tam-
per with, alter, or use in any non-approved
way.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Radar sensors The radar sensors for Blind Spot Assist are inte-
grated into the rear bumper. Make sure that the
bumpers are free from dirt, ice or slush. The
sensors must not be covered, for example by
cycle racks or overhanging loads. Following a
severe impact or in the event of damage to the
bumpers, have the function of the radar sensors
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Blind Spot Assist may no longer work properly.
Monitoring range of the sensors In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
impaired if:
R there is dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R there is poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy
rain or snow
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike or bicycle
R the road has very wide lanes
R the road has narrow lanes
R you are not driving in the middle of the lane
R there are barriers or other road boundaries
Vehicles in the monitoring range are then not
indicated.
Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to 10 ft
(3 m) behind your vehicle and directly next to it.
If the lanes are narrow, vehicles driving in the
lane beyond the lane next to your vehicle may be
indicated, especially if the vehicles are not driv-
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The
Energy Flow
Energy Flow menu can also be dis-
played in the COMAND/Audio display.
The condition of charge of the high-voltage bat- tery has dropped into the reserve range if the
drive system is running and:
R the Drive Battery Reserve Level
Drive Battery Reserve Level mes-
sage appears in the display
R the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up
Charge the high-voltage battery from a condi-
tion of charge of less than 20% at:
R an electrical outlet
R a charging station
The braking performance of the electric motor
using recuperative braking is, in some operating
modes, either reduced or not effective:
R when the condition of charge of the high-volt-
age battery increases
R if the high-voltage battery is not yet at a nor-
mal operating temperature
R when the vehicle is almost stationary
R in transmission position N
R during and after ESP stability control
If you do not make an additional effort to apply
the brake yourself, the braking effect may not be
sufficient. If necessary, counteract the reduced regenerative braking effect by applying the
brake yourself. Operating the on-board computer
Overview 0043
Multifunction display
0044 Vehicles with Audio 20: switches on voice-
operated control for navigation (see manu-
facturer's operating instructions)
Vehicles with COMAND: switches on the
Voice Control System (see the separate
operating instructions)
0087 Right control panel
0085 Left control panel
0083 Back button
X To activate the on-board computer: turn
the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel. 154
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To display menu bar 0085: press the0059
or 0065 button on the steering wheel.
If you do not press the buttons any longer,
menu bar 0085is faded out after a few seconds.
Text field 0087shows the selected menu or sub-
menu as well as display messages.
i Set the time using the multimedia system;
see the separate operating instructions.
The following messages may appear in the
multifunction display:
R 005D Parking Pilot (Y page 142)
R CRUISE
CRUISE Cruise control (Y page 136)
R 00D9 HOLD function (Y page 138) Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Using the 0059or0065 button on the steering
wheel, open the menu bar.
Operating the on-board computer (Y page 154).
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
R Trip
Trip menu (Y page 156)
R Navi Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 158)
R Audio
Audio menu (Y page 160)
R Tel
Tel menu (telephone) (Y page 160)
R DriveAssist
DriveAssist menu (assistance)
(Y page 162)
R Serv.
Serv. menu (Y page 163)
R Sett.
Sett. menu (settings) (Y page 163)
The displays for the Audio
Audio,Navi
NaviandTel
Tel menus
may differ slightly to those in your vehicle.
The examples given in this Operator's Manual
apply to vehicles equipped with COMAND. Trip menu
Standard display X
Press and hold the 0038button on the steer-
ing wheel until the Trip Tripmenu with trip odom-
eter 0043and odometer 0044appears.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset" 0043
Distance
0044 Driving time
0087 Average speed
0085 Average electrical consumption
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steering
wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select
From Start
From Start orFrom Reset
From Reset.
The values in the From
FromStart
Start submenu are cal-
culated from the start of a journey whilst the
values in the From Reset From Resetsubmenu are calcu-
lated from the last time the submenu was reset
(Y page 158).
In the following cases, the trip computer is auto-
matically reset From Start
From Start:
R the ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded.
R 9,999 miles have been exceeded.
When 9,999 hours or 99,999 miles have been
exceeded, the trip computer is automatically
reset From Reset From Reset.
ECO display X
Press the 0059or0065 button on the steering
wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select ECO ECO
DISPLAY
DISPLAY.
If the ignition remains switched off for longer
than four hours, the ECO display will be auto-
matically reset.
For more information on the ECO display, see
(Y page 132). 156
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Energy flow
Energy flow display
The energy flow display can be shown in the
multifunction display and in the COMAND/
Audio display.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steering
wheel to select the Trip
Trip menu.
X Confirm by pressing 0076on the steering
wheel.
X Use 0064 or0063 to select Energy Flow
Energy Flow.
The active components are highlighted in the
energy flow display.
The energy flow is indicated by arrows. The
arrows have a different color depending on the
operating state:
R Green: energy recuperation
R White: normal energy consumption
R Red: increased energy consumption
Drive system switched on when the vehi-
cle is stationary or in overrun mode The drive system is switched on while the vehi-
cle is stationary. Alternatively, the drive system is switched on while the vehicle is in transmis-
sion position D+
or N.
The arrows indicating energy flow are not
shown.
Drive system switched off and high-volt-
age battery being charged The drive system is switched off. The charging
cable is connected and the high-voltage battery
is being charged. The arrows for the energy flow are shown in
green.
Normal driving The drive system powers the vehicle.
The arrows for the energy flow are shown in
white.
Boost driving mode If high power is required, the boost mode takes
effect.
The arrows for the energy flow are shown in red.
Energy recuperation mode The kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted
into electrical energy. The Recuperative Brake
System is active. The high-voltage battery is
being charged.
The arrows for the energy flow are shown in
green. Menus and submenus
157On-board computer and displays Z

Displaying the range and current con-
sumption X
Press the 0059or0065 button on the steering
wheel to select the Trip
Tripmenu.
X Press 0063or0064 to select the display with
approximate range and current fuel consump-
tion.
The approximate range depends on the con-
dition of charge of the high-voltage battery
and your current driving style. If the high-volt-
age battery condition of charge is low, the
display shows a vehicle being charged instead
of the approximate range.
The specified values for range depend on the
driving program selected and may vary as a
result of:
R higher and lower outside temperatures
R the style of driving
R activated electrical consumers
Digital speedometer X
Press the 0059or0065 button on the steering
wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
digital speedometer.
Resetting values X
Press the 0059or0065 button on the steering
wheel to select the Trip
Tripmenu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
function that you wish to reset. X
Press 0076to confirm.
X Press 0064to select Yes Yesand press 0076to
confirm.
You can reset the values of the following func-
tions: R Trip odometer
R "From Start" trip computer
R "From Reset" trip computer
R ECO display
If you reset the values in the ECO display, the
values in the "From Start" trip computer are also
reset. If you reset the values in the "From Start" trip computer, the values in the ECO display arealso reset. Navigation system menu
Displaying navigation instructions In the
Navi Navimenu, the multifunction display
shows navigation instructions.
You can find further information on navigation in
the separate multimedia system operating
instructions.
X Switch on the multimedia system (see sepa-
rate operating instructions).
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steering
wheel to select the Navi
Navi menu.
Route guidance not active 0043
Direction of travel
0044 Current road 158
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