2017 MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class window

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

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 168
Function/notes ................................ 59
Important safety notes .................... 59
Warning lamp .................................1 93
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 52
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 206
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 100
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 162
Display message ............................ 174
Function/notes ................................ 60
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 64
Additional speedometer ................... 165
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .201
Adjusting the volume
Audio 20 ........................................ 202
COMAND ....................................... 202
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 50
Display message ............................ 176
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction ..................................... 43
Knee bag .......................................... 44
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 39
Side impact air bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 45
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 106
Rear ............................................... 106 Setting the center air vents ........... 106
Setting the side air vents ..............
.106
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 65
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 65
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 65
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Antenna ................................................ 26
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 217
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .162
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .162
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .233
Driving abroad ............................... 234
Hiding a service message .............. 233
Information about Service ............. 234
Resetting the service interval dis-
pla y................................................ 234
Service message ............................ 233
Special service requirements ......... 234
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 65
Function ........................................... 65
Switching off the alarm .................... 65
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 163
Display message ............................ 182
Function/note s............................. 148
Audio 20
Switching on/of f........................... 202
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 160
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop 4
Index

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

Pre-entry climate control at time
of departure (on-board computer
)..1 64
Pre-entry climate control via key ... 105
Pre-entry climate control via key
(on-board computer) ..................... .164
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 103
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 101
Refrigerant ..................................... 285
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 286
Setting the air distribution ............. 102
Setting the air vents ..................... .106
Setting the airflow ......................... 102
Setting the temperature ................ 101
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 104
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 103
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 102
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 31
COMAND
Generated electricity ..................... 120
Switching on/off ........................... 202
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 238
Combination switch ............................ 88
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 229
Calling up ....................................... 228
Magnetic field zone maps .............. 229
Setting .......................................... .229
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .201
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 156
Controller .......................................... .202
Convenience closing feature .............. 77
Convenience opening feature ............ 76
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 104
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 232 Filling capacity ............................... 285
Important safety notes .................. 284
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Changing the bulb ............................ 93
Display message ............................ 178
Function/notes ................................ 89
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 137
Cruise control lever ....................... 136
Deactivating ................................... 137
Display message ............................ 184
Driving system ............................... 136
Function/notes ............................ .136
Important safety notes .................. 136
Setting a speed .............................. 137
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 137
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 216
Important safety notes .................. 216
Rear compartment ......................... 217
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 27
Customer Relations Department ....... 27 D
Data see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 180
Function/notes ................................ 87
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 166
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
Departure time
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 163
Diagnostics connection ......................26
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................ .21
Introduction .....................................21
Digital speedometer .........................158
DIRECT SELECT lever
Transmission ................................. 112 Index
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On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 162
Assistance menu ........................... 162
Audio menu ................................... 160
Display messages .......................... 167
Displaying a service message ........ 233
E‑CELL menu ................................. 163
Factory settings ............................. 166
Important safety notes .................. 152
Instrument cluster submenu ..........1 65
Lighting submenu .......................... 166
Menu overview .............................. 156
Message memory .......................... 167
Navigation menu ............................ 158
Operation ....................................... 154
Service menu ................................. 163
Settings menu ............................... 163
Standard displa y............................ 156
Telephone menu ............................ 160
Trip menu ...................................... 156
Vehicle submenu ........................... 166
Video DVD operation ..................... 160
Online access .................................... 127
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................... 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manua l................ 21
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 23
Outside temperature display ........... 152
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 58 P
Paint code number ............................ 282
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 235
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 128
Parking brake ................................ 130
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side .................................................. 85 Rear view camera .......................... 145
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 141
Driving system ............................... 139
Function/note s............................. 139
Important safety notes .................. 139
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 141
Sensor rang e................................. 139
Warning display ............................. 140
Parking brake
Applying automaticall y................... 130
Applying or releasing manually ...... 130
Display message ............................ 171
Electric parking brake .................... 130
Emergency braking ........................ 131
General notes ................................ 130
Releasing automaticall y................. 131
Warning lamp ................................. 198
Parking lamps
Replacing bulb s............................... 92
Switching on/of f.............................. 88
Parking Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 145
Detecting parking spaces .............. 142
Display Message ............................ 183
Exiting a parking space .................. 144
Function/note s............................. 142
Important safety notes .................. 142
Parking .......................................... 143
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 176
Indicator lamps ................................ 39
Problem (malfunction) ................... 176
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 58
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 238
Power display .................................... 153
Power washers .................................. 235
Power windows
see Side windows
Program selector button .................. 114 Index
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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

Reverse gear
Engaging ........................................ 112
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 75
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roof carrier ........................................ 215
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 240
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 286
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201 S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 52
see Occupant safety
Safety notes
High voltage ..................................... 25
High-voltage electrical system ......... 25
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 206
Inserting/removing ........................ 206
Removing ....................................... 206
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 42
center rear-compartment sea t......... 42
Cleaning ......................................... 239
Correct usage .................................. 41
Fastening ......................................... 42
Important safety guidelines ............. 40
Introduction ..................................... 40
Releasing ......................................... 42
Warning lamp ................................. 190
Warning lamp (function) ................... 42
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 80
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 81 Adjusting the head restraint ............ 80
Cleaning the cover ......................... 239
Correct driver's seat position ........... 79
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 211
Important safety notes .................... 79
Seat heating problem ...................... 82
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 86
Switching seat heating on/of f......... 82
Securing cargo .................................. 212
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 239
see DIRECT SELECT lever
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 237
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 163
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 284
Coolant (engine) ............................ 284
Important safety notes .................. 283
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 285
Washer fluid ................................... 285
Setting the air distribution ............... 102
Setting the airflow ............................ 102
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201
Setting the maximum charge cur-
rent (Control system) ........................ 165
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 166
On-board compute r....................... 163
Side impact air bag ............................. 45
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 179
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 236 Index
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From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 72
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 206 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 217
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display messag e............................ 186
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings .......................... 163
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 266
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 73
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 66
Lowering ........................................ 279
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 131
Raising ........................................... 277
Reporting problems ......................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 276
Starting .......................................... 110
Transporting .................................. 254
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 73
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 66
Vehicle data ................................... 286
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 286
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 286
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 286
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 73
Vehicle Homepage
Data protection .............................. 127
Functions ....................................... 128
General information ....................... 127
Internet connection ....................... 128
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 282
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 241
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 106
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 160 see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 201
VIN
Seat ............................................... 283
Type plate ...................................... 282 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 193
Active Brake Assist ........................ 199
Brakes ........................................... 192
Distance warning ........................... 199
ESP ®
.............................................. 195
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 196
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 39
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 192
Restraint system ............................ 198
Seat belt ........................................ 190
Tire pressure monitor .................... 200
Warranty .............................................. 23
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 188
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual.................................................. 201
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 279
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 279
Wheel chock ...................................... 276
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 275
Checking ........................................ 257
Cleaning ......................................... 236
Important safety notes .................. 257
Information on driving .................... 257
Interchanging/changing ................ 275
Mounting a new whee l................... 278
Removing a whee l.......................... 278
Storing ........................................... 276
Tightening torque ........................... 279
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 279
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 175
Operation ......................................... 45 Index
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