2017 MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class ECU

Loading guidelines
G
WARNING
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 vehicle
are dependent on the distribution of the load
within the vehicle.
Observe the following notes on loading and
transporting a load:
R Never 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 iden-
tification plate on the B-pillar of the driver's
door.
R The cargo compartment is the preferred place
to carry objects.
R Position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the cargo compart-
ment as possible.
R The load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R Always place the load against the rear or front
seat backrests. Make sure that the seat
backrests are securely locked into place.
R Always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R Use the cargo tie-down rings and the parcel
nets to transport loads and luggage.
R Use cargo tie-down rings and fastening mate-
rials appropriate for the weight and size of the load.
R Hook in the cargo net when loading.
R The maximum load capacity of the stowage
well under the cargo compartment floor is
55 lbs (25 kg).
R Secure the lo ad 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 compartment floor will be increased when the load is lashed
down. Stowage areas
Stowage spaces
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may not always be able to
hold the objects placed in them in the event of an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
changes of direction.
R Always stow objects in such a way that they
cannot be tossed about in these or similar
situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets.
R Ensure that closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey.
R Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects in
the cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 207). Stowage areas
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Stowage compartment under the armrest
X
To open: on vehicles with movable armrests,
make sure that the armrest is in the rearmost
position.
X Press button 0043and fold the armrest up.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the arm-
rest can be moved backwards or forwards in a
longitudinal direction.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the fol-
lowing may be in the stowage compartment: 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 separate oper-
ating instructions.
Stowage compartment under the driver's seat and front-passenger seat G
WARNING
If you exceed the maximum load for the stow- age compartment, the cover may not be ableto 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 stowage
compartment is 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg). X
To open: pull handle 0043up and fold cover 0044
forwards.
Stowage space in the rear Stowage compartment in the rear center
console
X
To open: pull down the top of stowage com-
partment 0043by the edge of the handle.
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
there may be an open stowage space above
the stowage compartment.
Folding table G
WARNING
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.
! Do not load the folding table with more than
the maximum permissible load of 4.4 lbs
(2 kg). Stowage areas
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X
Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(Y page 81).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary. Securing loads
Cargo tie-down rings General notes
Observe the following notes on securing loads:
R Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 207).
R Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
R Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly.
R Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a
load, as these are only intended as an anti-slip protection for light loads.
R Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges or
corners.
R Pad sharp edges for protection.
Cargo compartment 0043
Cargo tie-down rings
Bag hook G
WARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of lug-
gage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when braking or abruptly
changing directions. There is a risk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks. !
The bag hook can bear a maximum load of
6.6lbs (3kg) and should not be used to secure
a load. 0043
Bag hook Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes G
WARNING
On its own, the cargo compartment cover
cannot secure or restrain heavy objects,
items of luggage and heavy loads. You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction, braking or in the event of an accident. There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo compartment cover.
! When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the cargo com-
partment higher than the lower edge of the
side windows. Do not place heavy objects on top of the cargo compartment cover.
! When removing and installing the cargo
compartment cover, ensure that its end caps do not scrape the light-colored parts of the
vehicle.
The cargo compartment cover is located behind the rear bench seat backrest. 212
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Extending/retracting the cargo com-
partment cover X
To extend: pull the cargo compartment cover
back by grab handle 0043and clip it into retain-
ers 0044on the left and right.
X To retract: unhook the cargo compartment
cover from retainers 0044on the left and right
and guide it forwards by grab handle 0043until
it is fully retracted.
Installing/removing the cargo compart- ment cover X
To remove: make sure that the cargo com-
partment cover is rolled up.
X Push in the end cap of cargo compartment
cover 0043in the direction of the arrow on the
right or left-hand side using grip 0087on the
lower edge.
X Push cargo compartment cover 0043into oppo-
site anchorage 0044.
X Remove cargo compartment cover 0043
upwards. X
To install: set cargo compartment cover 0043
on the right or left-hand side in anchorage 0044.
X Push in the opposite end cap of cargo com-
partment cover 0043and insert cargo compart-
ment cover 0043into opposite anchorage 0044. Cargo net
Important safety notes G
WARNING
On its own, the cargo net cannot secure or
restrain heavy objects, items of luggage and
heavy loads. You could be hit by an unsecured load during sudden changes in direction,
braking or in the event of an accident. There isan increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo net.
It is important to use a cargo net if you load the
vehicle with small objects above the seat backr- ests. For safety reasons, always use a cargo net
when transporting loads.
Damaged cargo nets can no longer fulfill their
protective function and must be replaced. Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Attaching and tightening the cargo net You have two options for hooking in the cargo
net:
R with cargo compartment enlargement: the
brackets are behind the B‑pillar and the cargo
tie-down rings to tension the net are on the
sides of the rear-compartment footwell.
R without cargo compartment enlargement: the
brackets are behind the C-pillar and the cargo tie-down rings to tension the net are in the
cargo compartment (Y page 212).
The cargo net is located in the stowage space
under the cargo compartment floor
(Y page 214). Stowage areas
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X
Attach hook 0087to the cargo compartment's
upper seal 0085.
X To close: detach hook 0087from upper seal 0085.
X Fasten hook 0087to the bracket on the under-
side of the cargo compartment floor.
X Fold the cargo compartment floor down.
X Press the cargo compartment floor down until
it engages.
Setting the height of the cargo compart- ment floor The stowage well under the cargo compartment
floor can be increased or decreased in size as
necessary. To do this, you can lock the floor at
two different heights. The upper catch gives a
flat load surface when the rear bench seat is
folded forward. X
To raise: using handle 0043, lift up cargo com-
partment floor 0044in the direction of arrow 0087
and pull it upwards.
X Lower cargo compartment floor 0044again. To
do this, push the cargo compartment floor
away so that it engages in the guide on the
upper level.
Cargo compartment floor 0044engages in the
upper position. i
Carry out this step using both hands.
X To lower: raise cargo compartment floor 0044
slightly using handle 0043and pull it towards
you.
X Lower cargo compartment floor 0044again
slowly. Whilst doing so, press the cargo com-
partment floor into the lower level.
Cargo compartment floor 0044engages in the
lower position. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character- istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.There is a risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
You will find information on the maximum roof
load in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 286).
An incorrectly secured roof carrier or roof load
may become detached from the vehicle. You
must therefore ensure that you observe the roof
carrier manufacturer's installation instructions.
Attaching the roof carrier Stowage areas
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X
Open and fold the covers 0043upwards care-
fully in the direction of the arrow.
X Only secure the roof carrier to the anchorage
points under covers 0043.
X Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The cup holder cannot hold a container secure whilst traveling. If you use a cup holder whilsttraveling, the container may be flung around
and liquid may be spilled. The vehicle occu-
pants may come into contact with the liquid
and if it is hot, they may be scalded. You may
be distracted from the traffic conditions and
you could lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Only use the cup holder when the vehicle is
stationary. Only use the cup holder for con-
tainers of the right size. Always close the con-
tainer, particularly if the liquid is hot. G
WARNING
If you transport objects in the vehicle interior and these are not adequately secured, they
could slip or be flung around and thereby
strike vehicle occupants. In addition, cup
holders, open stowage spaces and mobile
phone brackets may not always be able to
hold the objects placed in them in the event of an accident. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sharp braking or sudden
changes of direction.
R Always stow objects in such a way that they
cannot be tossed about in these or similar
situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude out of the stowage spaces, luggage
nets or stowage nets. R
Ensure that closable stowage spaces are
shut before beginning your journey.
R Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or large objects in
the cargo compartment.
! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The drinks could otherwise spill.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 207).
The stowage compartments in the doors provide
space for bottles:
R front: capacity up to 51 fl. oz. (1.5 l)
R rear: capacity up to 17 fl. oz. (0.5 l)
Cup holder in the front center console The cup holder and the rubber mat underneath
can be removed for cleaning. Clean them with
clean, lukewarm water only.
X To remove: carefully pull in upper sections of
cup holder 0043on the driver's and front-
passenger sides until they release.
X Lift the cup holder upwards 0044until it can be
removed. 216
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Have the system checked at the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Service Center or contact the
following service hotlines:
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCede s (1-800-367-6372) or
1-866-990-9007
Emergency call Important safety notes
G
WARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if:
R you see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
R the vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
R the vehicle is not visible or cannot easily be
seen by other road users, particularly whendark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Move to a safe location along with other vehi-
cle occupants. In such situations, secure the
vehicle in accordance with national regula-
tions, e. g. with a warning triangle.
General notes
Observe the notes on system activation
(Y page 219).
An emergency call is dialed automatically if an
air bag or Emergency Tensioning Device is trig-
gered. You cannot end an automatically trig-
gered emergency call yourself.
An emergency call can also be initiated man-
ually.
As soon as the emergency call has been initi-
ated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The Connecting Call
Connecting Call message
appears in the multifunction display.
The audio output is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the Call Call
Connected
Connected message appears in the multifunc-
tion display. All important information on the emergency is
transmitted, for example:
R current location of the vehicle (as determined
by the GPS system)
R vehicle identification number
R information on the severity of the accident
Shortly after the emergency call has been initi-
ated, a voice connection is automatically estab- lished between the Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicle occupants.
R If the vehicle occupants respond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
attempts to get more information on the
emergency.
R If there is no response from the vehicle occu-
pants, an ambulance is immediately sent to
the vehicle.
If no voice connection can be established to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
the system has been unable to initiate an emer- gency call.
This can occur, for example, if the relevant
mobile phone network is not available. The indi-cator lamp in the SOS button flashes continu-
ously.
The Call Failed Call Failed message appears in the mul-
tifunction display and must be confirmed.
In this case, summon assistance by other
means.
Making an emergency call X
To initiate an emergency call manually:
press cover 0043briefly to open.
X Press and hold the SOS button for at least one
second 0044.
The indicator lamp in SOS button 0044flashes
until the emergency call is concluded.
X Wait for a voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center. 220
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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 ontop of one another. X
Slide the seat backwards.
X To install: place the floormat in the footwell.
X Press safety catch knobs 0043onto retain-
ers 0044.
X To remove: pull the floormat off retainers 0044.
X Remove the floormat. 230
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