rear view mirror MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK 2014 Owners Manual
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Children
Fastening seat belts ........................ .62
Cigarette lighter ................................ 312
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .328
Trailer tow hitch ............................ .328
Climate control
Air conditioning ............................ .139
Auxiliary heating/ventilatio n ..........150
Controlling automatically .............. .144
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 148
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 142
Demisting the windows .................. 146
Demisting the windscreen ............. 146
Indicator lamp ................................ 144
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 141
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 139
Overview of systems ..................... .138
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 148
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 144
Setting the air distribution ............. 145
Setting the air vents ..................... .155
Setting the airflow ......................... 145
Setting the temperature ................ 144
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 148
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 149
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 147
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ................................................. .145
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 141
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 244
Display message ............................ 259
Operation/notes .............................. 74 COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Combination switch .......................... 125
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 236
Convenience closing feature .............. 99
Convenience opening feature ............ 99
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 148
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 322
Display message ............................ 268
Important safety notes .................. 392
Temperature gauge ........................ 232
Warning lamp ................................. 293
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 26
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 128
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 189
Cruise control lever ....................... 189
Deactivating ................................... 190
Display message ............................ 275
Driving system ............................... 188
Important safety notes .................. 188
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 189
Selecting ........................................ 189
Setting a speed .............................. 190
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 189
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 310
Important safety notes .................. 310
Rear compartment ......................... 311 D
Data see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 267
Function/notes ............................ .123
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 246
Declarations of conformity ................. 23
Diagnostics connection ......................23 Index
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Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment
.................................................. .302
Luggage compartment floor
Adjusting the height ....................... 308
Important safety notes .................. 308
opening/closing ............................ 308
stowage well, unde r....................... 308
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 112 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 354
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 126
Changing bulb s.............................. 130
Display message ............................ 266
Switching on/of f........................... 125
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 169
Gear lever ...................................... 168
Pulling away ................................... 162
Shift recommendation ................... 169
Shifting to neutral .......................... 169
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 326
Memory card (audio) ......................... 240
Memory function ............................... 118
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 313
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 218
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 251
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 328
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor) Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 384
Installation ..................................... 384
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 240
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 314
Transmission output (maximum) .... 384
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ...................... 315
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 88
MOExtended tyres ............................. 334
MP3
Operating ....................................... 240
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 235
Permanent display ......................... 246
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 33
Overview .......................................... 32 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 237
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 158 O
Occupant safety Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 49
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes .................... 41
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 73
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
Restraint system introduction .......... 40
Restraint system warning lamp ....... .41
Seat belts ........................................ 42
Odometer ........................................... 236
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 243
Assistance menu ........................... 242
Audio menu ................................... 239
Convenience submenu .................. 249 Index
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Display message
s.......................... 251
Displaying a service message ........ 323
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 198
Factory settings ............................. 249
Heating submenu ........................... 248
Important safety notes .................. 232
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 246
Light submenu ............................... 246
Menu overview .............................. 236
Message memory .......................... 251
Navigation menu ............................ 237
Operating video DVD ..................... 240
Operation ....................................... 233
Service menu ................................. 245
Settings menu ............................... 245
Standard display ............................ 236
Telephone menu ............................ 240
Trip menu ...................................... 236
Vehicle submenu ........................... 247
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 131
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Important safety note ...................... 22
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 233
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 72 P
Paint code .......................................... 386
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 326
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ......... 102
Operating ....................................... 103
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 181
Parking brake ................................ 182
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 117
Reversing camera .......................... 211 see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 206
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 255
Electric parking brake .................... 182
Warning lamp ................................. 292
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/of f........................... 124
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 205
Driving system ............................... 203
Function/note s............................. 203
Important safety notes .................. 203
Problem (fault) ............................... 206
Sensor rang e................................. 203
Warning display ............................. 204
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 264
Indicator lamps ................................ 41
Problems (malfunction) .................. 264
Petrol .................................................. 388
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 73
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 329
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 260
Program selector button .................. 174
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 80
Immobiliser ...................................... 80
Interior motion sensor ..................... 82
Tow-away protection ........................ 81
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 162 14
Index
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Hill start assist ............................... 163
Manual transmission ...................... 162
Trailer ............................................ 163
Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card .................................... .25
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24R
Radio Selecting a station .........................2 39
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Rain closing feature (panorama
sliding sunroof) ................................. 104
Reading lamp ..................................... 127
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ..................... .156
Rear foglamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 304
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicles with the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) ..................... 303
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicles without the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) ..................... 303
Fore-and-aft adjustment ................ 305
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 148
Switching on/off ........................... 147
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 135
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 46 Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ....... .116
Dipping (manual) ........................... 115
Recuperation display ........................ 237
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 30
Important safety notes .................. 177
Refuelling process ......................... 178
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 151
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 153
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 128
Overview of bulb types .................. 128
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 129
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 153
Rescue card ......................................... 25
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 271
Warning lamp ................................. 293
Residual heat (climate control) ........149
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 261
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 292
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Rev counter ........................................ 233
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 169
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 328
Displays in the Audio displa y......... 212
Displays in the COMAND display ... 212
Function/note s............................. 211
Switching on/of f........................... 212
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 103
Side windows ................................... 98
Reversing function
Roller sunblind ............................... 104 Index
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Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
u
Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off 127
;
p
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 127
=
|
Switches the front
interior lighting/automatic
interior lighting control off 127
?
ë
Deactivates tow-
away protection 81
A
Rear-view mirror 115
B
ê
Deactivates the inte-
rior motion sensor 82 Function Page
C
G
SOS button
(Mercedes-Benz emer-
gency call system) 313
D
Spectacles compartment 299
E
3
Opens/closes the
panorama sliding sunroof
with roller sunblinds 103
F
c
Switches the front
interior lighting on 127
G
p
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 12736
Overhead control panelAt a glance
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Function Page
:
u
Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off 127
;
p
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 127
=
|
Switches the front
interior lighting/automatic
interior lighting control off 127
?
ë
Deactivates tow-
away protection 81
A
Rear-view mirror 115 Function Page
B
ê
Deactivates the inte-
rior motion sensor 82
C
Spectacles compartment 299
D
3
Opens/closes the
panorama sliding sunroof
with roller sunblinds 103
E
c
Switches the front
interior lighting on 127
F
p
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 127Overhead control panel
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Tow-away protection remains deactivated
until:
R the vehicle is unlocked again
R a door is opened and closed again and
R the vehicle is locked again
To prevent a false alarm, deactivate tow-away protection if you lock your vehicle and it:
R is being transported
R is being loaded onto a ferry or car trans-
porter, for example
R is parked on a movable surface, e.g. in a
split-level garage Interior motion sensor
Function When the interior motion sensor is primed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered if move- ment is detected in the vehicle interior. This
can occur if someone reaches into the vehicle
interior, for example.
Priming X
Make sure that:
R the side windows are closed
R the panorama sliding sunroof is closed
R there are no objects, e.g. mascots, hang-
ing on the rear-view mirror or on the grab handles on the roof trim
This will prevent false alarms.
X Make sure that:
R the doors are closed
R the panorama sliding sunroof is closed
R the tailgate is closed
Only then is the interior motion sensor
primed.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-
GO.
The interior motion sensor is primed after
approximately 30 seconds. Switching off X
Unlock the vehicle with the key or KEY-
LESS-GO.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or X Press the Start/Stop button.
The key must be in the vehicle.
The interior motion sensor is automatically switched off.
Deactivating X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
or X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: switch off the engine
using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ;flashes several times in
rapid succession.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-
GO.
The interior motion sensor is deactivated.
The interior motion sensor remains deactiva- ted until:
R the vehicle is unlocked again and
R a door is opened and closed again and
R the vehicle is locked again 82
Protection against theftSafety
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The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R be routed across your hips in the pelvic
area
X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mir-
ror and the exterior mirrors (Y page 115)
so that you have a good view of road and
traffic conditions.
X Vehicles with a memory function: save
the seat and exterior mirror settings
(Y page 118). Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children adjust the seats, they could
become trapped, especially if they are unat-
tended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
The seats can still be adjusted when there is
no key in the ignition lock. G
WARNING
When adjusting a seat, you or another vehicle occupant could become trapped by the guiderail of the seat, for instance. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that no one has any part of their
body within the sweep of the seat when
adjusting it.
Observe the safety notes on "Airbags"
(Y page 46) and "Children in the Vehicle"
(Y page 57). G
WARNING
If the driver's seat is not correctly engaged, it could unexpectedly move while driving. This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always ensure that the driver's seat is
engaged before starting the vehicle. G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine. G
WARNING
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or other vehicle occupants could be trapped andthereby injured. Children in particular could
accidentally press the electrical seat adjust-
ment buttons and become trapped. There is a
risk of injury.
While moving the seats, make sure that your
hands or other body parts do not get under the
lever assembly of the seat adjustment sys-
tem.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R do not spill any liquids on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. Seats
109Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z
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X
To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired height.
X To lower: press release catch :and push
the head restraint down until it is in the
desired position.
Removing and fitting the rear seat head
restraints X
Fold the seat backrest slightly forwards in
order to remove the head restraint
(Y page 303).
X To remove: pull the head restraint up to
the stop.
X Press release catch :and pull the head
restraint out of the guides.
X To refit: insert the head restraint so that
the notches on the bar are on the left when viewed in the direction of travel.
X Push the head restraint down until you hear
it engage in position. Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back. :
To raise the backrest contour
; To soften the backrest contour
= To lower the backrest contour
? To harden the backrest contour Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off G
WARNING
If you repeatedly switch on seat heating, the
seat cushion and backrest padding may
become very hot. The health of vehicle occu-
pants with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high
temperatures may be affected or they may
even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk of
injury.
Therefore, do not switch on the seat heating
repeatedly. The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected. 112
SeatsSeats, steering
wheel and mirrors
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Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-dazzle mode: pivot anti-dazzle
switch :forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine. G
WARNING
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects visible in the mirrors are
closer than they appear. You could misjudge
the distance from road users driving behind
you when changing lanes, for instance. There is a risk of an accident.
You should therefore always look over your
shoulder to determine the actual distance
from road users driving behind you. X
Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X Press button :for the left-hand exterior
mirror or button ;for the right-hand exte-
rior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button =as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
X Press adjustment button =up, down, or to
the left or right until you have adjusted the
exterior mirror to the correct position. You
should have a good overview of traffic con- ditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
After the engine has been started, the exte-
rior mirrors are automatically heated at low
outside temperatures. Heating takes a maxi-
mum of ten minutes.
i The exterior mirrors can also be heated
manually by switching on the rear window
heating. Mirrors
115Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z