2017 MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class battery

Index
....................................................... 4Digital Operator's Manual
..................21
Introduction .......................................... .21
Operation ............................................... 21 Introduction
......................................... 22
Protecting the environment ...................22
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .22
Operator's Manual ................................. 23
Service and vehicle operation ................23
Operating safety .................................... 24
QR codes for the rescue card ................28
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 28
Information on copyright ....................... 29 At a glance
........................................... 31
Cockpit .................................................. 31
Instrument cluster ................................. 32
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33
Center console ...................................... 34
Door control panel ................................. 36
Overhead control panel ........................ .37Safety
................................................... 38
Panic alarm ............................................ 38
Occupant safety .................................... 38
Children in the vehicle ........................... 52
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 58
Driving safety systems ........................... 58
Protection against theft .........................64 Opening and closing
...........................66
SmartKey ............................................... 66
Doors ..................................................... 72
Cargo compartment ...............................74
Side windows ......................................... 75 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....79
Correct driver's seat position ................ 79
Seats ..................................................... 79
Steering wheel ....................................... 83
Mirrors ................................................... 83
Memory function ................................... 85 Lights and windshield wipers
............87
Exterior lighting ..................................... 87
Interior lighting ...................................... 89
Replacing bulbs ..................................... 90
Windshield wipers .................................. 95 Climate control
.................................... 99
Overview of climate control systems ..... 99
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 100
Air vents .............................................. 106 Driving and parking
..........................108
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 108
Driving ................................................. 108
Transmission ....................................... 111
High-voltage battery ............................ 117
Parking ................................................ 128
Driving tips .......................................... 131
Driving systems ................................... 136 On-board computer and displays
....152
Important safety notes ........................ 152
Displays and operation ........................ 152
Menus and submenus ......................... 156
Display messages ................................ 167
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 190 Multimedia system
...........................201
General notes ...................................... 201
Important safety notes ........................ 201
Function restrictions ............................ 201
Operating system ................................ 202 Stowage and features
......................207
Loading guidelines ............................... 207
Stowage areas ..................................... 207
Features .............................................. 216 Maintenance and care
......................231
Engine compartment ........................... 231
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 233
Care ..................................................... 234 2
Contents

AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 180
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ...............234
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 87
Automatic transmission
Display message ............................ 186 B
Back button ....................................... 202
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 179
Replacing bulbs ............................... 93
Bag hook ............................................ 212
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 59
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 69
Important safety notes .................... 68
Replacing ......................................... 69
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 248
Display message ............................ 181
Important safety notes .................. 246
Jump starting ................................. 249
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 163
Display message ............................ 183
Notes/function .............................. 150
Blootooth ®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 206
Bluetooth ®
Searching for a mobile phone ....... .205
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .201
Telephony ...................................... 204
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 173
Notes ............................................. 284
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 178
Brake system
Driving safety systems ..................... 64
Brakes
ABS ................................................. .59
BAS .................................................. 59
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 284
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 61
Display messag e............................ 168
EBD .................................................. 63
Hill start assist ............................... 111
HOLD function ............................... 138
Important safety notes .................. 133
Maintenance .................................. 134
Parking brake ................................ 130
Riding tips ...................................... 133
Warning lamp ................................. 192
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/note s................................ 61
Breakdown
Towing away .................................. 251
Where will I find...? ........................ 241
see Flat tire
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 154 C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 234
Carpets .......................................... 240
Display ........................................... 238
Exterior lights ................................ 237
Gear or selector lever .................... 239
Interior ........................................... 238
Matte finish ................................... 236
Notes ............................................. 234
Paint .............................................. 235
Plastic trim .................................... 238 Index
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Power washer ................................ 235
Rear view camera .......................... 238
Roof lining ...................................... 240
Seat belt ........................................2 39
Seat cover ..................................... 239
Sensors ......................................... 237
Steering wheel ............................... 239
Trim pieces ................................... .239
Washing by hand ........................... 235
Wheels .......................................... .236
Windows ........................................ 236
Wiper blades .................................. 237
Wooden trim .................................. 239
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 212
Installing/removing ....................... 213
Notes/how to use ......................... 212
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 211
Cargo compartment floor
Height adjustment ......................... 215
Important safety notes .................. 214
Opening/closing ............................ 214
Stowage well (under) ..................... 214
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 213
Important safety information ......... 213
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 212
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .201
CD player (on-board computer) ........160
Center console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 166
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .66
Change of address .............................. 24
Change of ownership .......................... 24
Changing the bulb
Cornering light function .................. .93
Charge level display .......................... 153
Charging
with RANGE PLUS .......................... 164
see Charging the high-voltage battery Charging cable
Connecting .................................... 124
Controls ........................................ .123
Important safety notes .................. 122
Removing ....................................... 125
Storing .......................................... .122
Warming up ................................... 118
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ................... 117
Child
Restraint system .............................. 54
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 57
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 55
On the front-passenger sea t............ 56
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 56
Top Tether ....................................... 55
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 57
Rear doors ....................................... 58
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 53
Cigarette lighter ................................ 218
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 237
Climate control
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) ................................................ 99
Auxiliary climate control (on-
board computer) ............................ 164
Controlling automaticall y............... 101
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 104
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 100
Defrosting the window s................. 103
Defrosting the windshield .............. 102
General notes .................................. 99
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................. 105
Indicator lamp ................................ 101
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 100
Maximum cooling .......................... 103
Overview of systems ........................ 99
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ............................... 105 6
Index

Display
High-voltage battery charge level
(instrument cluster) ...................... .153
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 233
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 167
Drive system .................................. 181
Driving systems ............................ .182
General notes ................................ 167
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 167
Lights ............................................. 178
Safety systems .............................. 168
SmartKey ....................................... 189
Tires ............................................... 185
Vehicle .......................................... .186
Displaying electrical consumption
(on-board computer) ......................... 158
Displaying energy consumption
(on-board computer) ......................... 158
Distance recorder .............................156
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 199
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 60
Warning lamp ................................. 199
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 166
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .73
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .66
Control panel .................................. .36
Display message ............................ 187
Emergency locking ........................... 73
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
Important safety note s.................... 72
Opening (from inside) ...................... 72
Drinking and driving ......................... 132
Drive system
Jump-starting ................................. 249
Starting with the SmartKey ............ 111
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 110
Switching off .................................. 129
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 234 Driving on flooded roads
.................. 135
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 60
Braking assistance appropriate tothe situation ..................................... 61
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 59
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 64
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 59
Distance warning function ............... 60
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 63
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 62
Important safety information ........... 58
Overview .......................................... 58
STEER CONTROL ............................. 64
Driving system
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 139
Parking Pilo t.................................. 142
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 148
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 150
Cruise control ................................ 136
Display message ............................ 182
HOLD function ............................... 138
Rear view camera .......................... 145
Driving tips
Brakes ........................................... 133
Break-in period .............................. 108
Checking brake lining thickness .... 134
Downhill gradient ........................... 133
Drinking and driving ....................... 132
Driving in winter ............................. 135
Driving on flooded roads ................ 135
Driving on wet roads ...................... 135
Energy ........................................... 132
General .......................................... 131
Hydroplaning ................................. 135
Icy road surfaces ........................... 135
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 134
Snow chains .................................. 259
Wet road surface ........................... 134
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 160
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201 8
Index

E
E ‑CELL display .................................. .152
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 170
Function/notes ................................ 63
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .132
On-board computer ....................... 156
Electric motor number ......................283
Electrical energy generated
(COMAND) .......................................... 120
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 52
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .73
Vehicle .............................................73
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .50
Emergency unlocking
Tailgat e............................................ 75
Energy
Driving tips .................................... 132
Energy flow display ........................... 157
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 201
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 162
Characteristics ................................. 63
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 63
Display message ............................ 168
Function/note s................................ 62
General notes .................................. 62
Important safety information ........... 62
Warning lamp ................................. 195
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 62
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 248
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 237 see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 84
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 84
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 84
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 86
Storing the parking position ............. 85
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 208 F
Favorites Overview ........................................ 203
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 242
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 241
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 243
Floormats ........................................... 229
Folding table ...................................... 209
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 281
Two-way radio ................................ 281
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ............................................... 210
Fuel
Fuel gaug e....................................... 32
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 256
Before changing ............................. 255
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 255
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 256
Important safety notes .................. 254 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 228
General notes ................................ 226
Important safety notes .................. 226
Opening/closing the garage doo r..2 28
Problems when programming ....... .228
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 226
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 227 Index
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Generated electrical energy (Audio
20) ...................................................... 120
Genuine parts ...................................... 22
Glove box ........................................... 208
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps
Display messag e............................ 188
Switching on/of f.............................. 89
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 80
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 81
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 81
Headlamps
Fogging up ....................................... 89
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................... 88
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 179
Replacing bulb s............................... 92
Switching on/of f.............................. 88
High-voltage battery
Battery care ................................... 119
Charging (charging station) ............ 125
Charging (mains socket) ................ 122
Charging cable warming ................ 118
Cruise rang e.................................. 120
Discharged battery ........................ 119
Display message ............................ 181
Displaying energy consumption
(on-board computer) ...................... 158
Displaying the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 158
Energy consumption ...................... 120
General notes ................................ 118
Method of operation ...................... 119
Outside temperatures .................... 119
Overvoltage protection .................. 118
Problems with the charging proc-
ess ................................................. 126 Reserve, warning lamp ................... 199
Terms of use .................................. 119
High-voltage disconnect device ......... 26
Hill start assist .................................. 111
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 138
Deactivating ................................... 138
Display message ............................ 182
Function/note s............................. 138
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 201
Hood
Closing ........................................... 232
Display message ............................ 187
Important safety notes .................. 231
Opening ......................................... 231
Horn ...................................................... 31
Hydroplaning ..................................... 135 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Power display ................................ 153
Setting s......................................... 165
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 152
Interior lighting
Control ............................................. 90
Overview .......................................... 89
Reading lamp ................................... 89
Internet connection
Via mobile service modul e............. 128
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201 10
Index

Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 65
Immobilizer ...................................... 64
Protection of the environment
General notes ..................................22
Pulling away
General notes ................................ 111
Hill start assist ...............................1 11Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 28
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27R
Radio Selecting a station ......................... 160
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .201
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Range
RANGE PLUS ................................. 120
RANGE PLUS
charge .......................................... .164
Range ............................................ 120
Reading lamp ....................................... 89
READY indicator ................................ 152
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .106
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 179
Replacing bulbs ............................... 93
Switching on/off .............................. 88
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seats
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 211
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 147
Cleaning instructions ..................... 238 Display in the multimedia system .. 146
Function/notes ............................
.145
General notes ................................ 145
Switching on/off ........................... 146
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade ................ 97
Switching on/off .............................. 95
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 83
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 84
Recharging statistics (COMAND)
Generated electricity ..................... 120
Recuperative Brake System
Driving safety systems ..................... 64
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 285
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 226
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 226
Replacing bulbs
Backup lamp ................................... .93
High-beam headlamps ..................... 92
Important safety notes .................... 90
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) ............................ 92
License plate lamp ........................... 94
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 92
Overview of bulb types .................... 91
Parking lamps ................................. .92
Rear fog lamp .................................. 93
Standing lamps ................................ 92
Turn signals (front) .......................... .93
Reporting safety defects .................... 27
Rescue card ......................................... 28
Reserve
High-voltage battery ...................... 199
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 175
Introduction ..................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39 14
Index

Convenience closing feature ............ 77
Convenience opening feature .......... 76
Important safety information ..........
.75
Opening/closing .............................. 76
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Resetting ......................................... 77
Reversing feature ............................. 75
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 69
Changing the programming .............67
Checking the battery ...................... .69
Convenience closing feature ............ 77
Convenience opening feature .......... 76
Display message ............................ 189
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Loss .................................................70
Mechanical key ................................ 68
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 109
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 109
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201
Snow chains ...................................... 259
Sockets
Center console .............................. 218
General notes ................................ 218
Luggage compartment ...................2 19
Rear compartment ......................... 219
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 202
Special seat belt retractor .................. 53
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 165
Digital ............................................ 158
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Selecting the display unit .............. .165
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 179
Replacing bulbs ............................... 92 Switching on/off .............................. 88
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 110
Starting the drive system .............. .110
Starting (vehicle) ............................... 110
STEER CONTROL .................................. 64
Steering
Display message ............................ 188
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 83
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 154
Cleaning ......................................... 239
Important safety notes .................... 83
Paddle shifters ............................... 115
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 115
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 208
Armrest (under) ............................. 209
Center console .............................. 208
Center console (rear) ..................... 209
Cup holders ................................... 216
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 208
Glove box ....................................... 208
Important safety information ......... 207
Map pockets .................................. 210
Stowage net ................................... 210
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 209
Stowage net ....................................... 210
Summer tires ..................................... 259
Sun visor ............................................ 217
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 104
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 206 T
Tail lamps see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 187
Emergency unlocking ....................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 74 16
Index