manual transmission MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS 2014 Owners Manual

AUT
Olights
Display message ............................ 223
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 140
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................139
Automatic headlamp mode ..............105
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............147
Changing gea r............................... 146
DIRECT SELECT leve r..................... 143
Display message ............................ 233
Drive program displa y.................... 144
Driving tips .................................... 146
Emergency running mode ..............150
Engaging drive position .................. 145
Engaging neutra l............................ 144
Engaging revers egear ................... 144
Engaging the par kposition ............ 144
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 146
Kickdow n....................................... 146
Manual drive program ....................147
Overview ........................................ 143
Problem (malfunction) ...................150
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 146
Pulling away ................................... 138
Starting the engine ........................137
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......147
Transmission position displa y........ 144
Transmission positions ..................145
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 150 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 115
Display message ............................ 222
Bag hook ............................................ 257
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................64
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 76
Important safety notes ....................76
Replacing ......................................... 76Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 302
Display message ............................ 225
Important safety notes ..................299
Jump starting ................................. 303
Belt force limiter
Activatio n......................................... 55
Function .......................................... .55
Blind Spo tAssist
Activating/deactivating .................201
Display message ............................ 227
Notes/function .............................. 184
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 214
Notes ............................................. 350
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .67
Changin gbulbs .............................. 115
Display message ............................ 221
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 63
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................65
BAS .................................................. 64
Brake fluid (notes) .........................350
Display message ............................ 208
Driving tips .................................... 157
Important safety notes ..................157
Maintenance .................................. 158
Parking brake ................................ 153
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
Calling up amalfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 291
Carw ash. ....................................... 286
Display ........................................... 290 Index
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Safety systems
.............................. 208
SmartKey ....................................... 237
Tire s............................................... 231
Vehicle .......................................... .233
Distanc edisplay (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Distanc erecorder ............................. 193
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distanc ewarning function
Activating/deactivating .................200
Function/notes ................................ 64
Warning lamp ................................. 247
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activatio ncondition s..................... 164
Cruise control leve r....................... 164
Deactivating ................................... 167
Display message ............................ 228
Displaysint he multifunction
displa y........................................... 168
Driving tips .................................... 170
Function/notes ............................. 162
Important safety notes ..................163
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 167
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .80
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .74
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 235
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking .......................81
Important safety notes ....................79
Opening (from inside) ......................79
Drinking and driving .........................155
Drinks holder see Cuph older
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 147
Display (DIREC TSELECT lever) ......144
Manual .......................................... .147
Driver's door
see Doors Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................285
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 104
Driving on flooded roads ..................159
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......63
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................65
Adaptive brake lamps ......................67
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............64
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....64
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 66
Distance warning function ...............64
Electronic brake force distribution ...69
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .................................... 67, 68
ETS (Electroni cTraction System) .....67
Important safety information ...........63
Overview .......................................... 63
STEER CONTROL ............................. 70
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist .....................175
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................183
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 184
Cruise control ................................ 160
Display message ............................ 226
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 162
HOLD function ............................... 171
Lane Keeping Assist ......................186
Lane Tracking package ..................184
PARKTRONI C................................. 172
Rea rview camera .......................... 179
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................146
Brakes ........................................... 157
Break-in period .............................. 136
Checking brake lining thickness ....158
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 170
Downhill gradient ........................... 157
Drinking and driving .......................155
Driving abroad ............................... 104
Driving in winter ............................ .160
Driving on flooded road s................ 159
Driving on wet road s...................... 159
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 155
Fuel ................................................ 155
General .......................................... 1558
Index

Function/notes
............................. 172
Important safety notes ..................172
Problem (malfunction) ...................175
Range of the sensors .....................173
Warning displa y............................. 173
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF
Problem s(malfunction) .................. 219
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 47
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .290
Power washers .................................. 287
Power windows see Side windows
Program selector button ..................146
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................138 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........25 R
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................205
Display message ............................ 226
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 196
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaratio nofconformity ................ 24
Readin glamp ..................................... 109
Rear compartment Setting the airv ents...................... 134
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 115
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Rear lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 115
see Lights Rear seat
Adjusting the angl eofthe
backrests ....................................... 256
Folding the backres tforwards/
back (vehicles without the EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) .....................254
Folding the backrest forwards/
back (vehicle switht he EASY-
VARIO-PLUS system) .....................255
Fore-and-aft adjustment ................257
Rear vie wcamera
Cleaning instructions .....................289
Function/notes ............................. 179
Switching on/off ........................... 180
Rear-vie wmirror
Anti-glare (manual ).......................... 99
Dipping (automatic) .......................100
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................132
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 119
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................352
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes ..................150
Refueling proces s.......................... 151
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener .......................273
Programming (garage door opener) 274
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................110
Overview of bul btypes .................. 111
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 112
Reportin gsafety defects ....................25
Reserve (fue ltank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 225
Warning lamp ................................. 245
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........132 14
Index

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please not ethat your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related system sand functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 25).SmartKey
Important safet
ynotes G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle' sequipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parkin gbrake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is arisk of an acciden tand injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always tak ethe
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposur etoextreme heat or
cold, ther eisarisk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally turned in the ignition lock .This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is arisk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objectsto
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
R with electronic devices, e.g. amobile
phone or another SmartKey
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
R inside metallic objects, e.g. ametal case SmartKey functions
001A
0010 To lock the vehicle
0010 0009 To unlock the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press button0010.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R the theft deterrent locking system is armed
again. 74
SmartKeyOpening and closing

E
Economy Comfortable, economical
driving
S
Sport Sporty driving style
M
Manual Manua
lgea rs hifting Onl
ychange fro mautomatic driv eprogram
E or Sto manual driv eprogram Mwhen the
vehicl eisstationary.
X Press program selector button 001A
repeatedly until th elette rfor the desired
gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display.
i The automatic transmission shifts to
automatic drive program Eeach time the
engine is started.
i For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (Y page 147).Steering wheel paddle shifters
001A
Left steerin gwheel paddle shifter (shifts
down)
0010 Right steerin gwheel paddle shifter (shifts
up)
In drive program M,you can change gear
yourself using the steerin gwheel paddle
shifters.
If you pull the left or right steerin gwheel
paddle shifter when in automatic drive
program Eor S,t he automatic transmission
shifts into drive program Mfor alimited time.
Dependin gonwhich paddle shifter is pulled, the automatic transmission immediately
shifts into the next gear down or up.
i
You can only change gear with the
steerin gwheel paddle shifters when the
transmission is in position D.
i For further information on the manual
drive program, see (Y page 147). Automatic drive program
Drive program Eis characterized by the
following:
R comfort-oriented engine settings
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shiftin gup
sooner
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully
R increased sensitivity. This improves driving
stability on slippery road surfaces, for
example
R the automatic transmission shiftin gup
sooner. This results in the vehicle being
driven at lower engine speeds and the
wheels being less likely to spin
Drive program Sis characterized by the
following:
R sporty engine settings
R the automatic transmission shiftin gup
later
R the fuel consumption possibly being higher
as aresult of the later automatic
transmission shift points Manuald
rive program
Introduction In manual drive program
M,you can change
gear yourself by using the steerin gwheel
paddle shifters. For this, the transmission
must be in position D.The gear currently Automatic transmission
147Driving and parking Z

selected and engaged is shown in the
multifunction display.
Manual drive program
Mdiffers from drive
programs Eand Swith regard to spontaneity,
responsiveness and smoothness of gear
changes. Gear Driving situations
0003
You can use the engine's braking
effect
000F
You can use the braking effect of
the engine on downhill gradients
and for driving:
R
on steep mountain roads
R in mountainous terrain
R in arduousc onditions 000B
To use the braking effect of the
engine on extremely steep downhill
gradients and on long downhill
stretches
Switching on the manual drive program
Activating permanently
X
Press the program selector button
(Y page 146) repeatedly until Mappears in
the multifunction display.
Manual drive program Mremains active
until drive program Eor Sis engaged.
Activating temporarily
X Pull the right or left steering wheel paddle
shifter (Y page 147).
M is shown in the multifunction display.
Manual drive program Mis temporarily
active. Depending on which paddles hifter
is pulled, the automatic transmission
immediately shifts into the next gear down
or up.
i When manual drive program Mis
activated via the steering wheel paddle
shifters, the temporarily active manual
drive program Mwill be deactivated
automaticallya fteralimited time, if the
driving situation permits. In this case, the automatic transmission shifts into the
automatic drive program that was last
engaged, i.e. Eor S.W hen driving on
downhill gradients, the temporarily active
manual drive program Mwill only be
deactivated if the accelerator pedal is
depressed while the vehicle is rolling
downhill.
Upshifting X
Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter (Y page 147).
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
i To prevent engine damage the automatic
transmission shifts up automatically:
R if the maximum engine speed on the
currently engaged gear is reached and
R you continue to accelerate.
Shift recommendation The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The
recommended gear is shown in the
multifunction display.
X
Shift to recommended gear 0010according
to gearshift recommendation 001Awhen
shown in the multifunction displayoft he
instrumentc luster.
Downshifting X
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter (Y page 147).
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear. 148
Automatic transmissionDriving and parking

i
If you slow down or stop withou tshifting
down, the automatic transmission
automatically shifts down.
i For maximum acceleration, pull the left-
hand steering wheel paddle shifter until the
transmission selects the optimum gear for
the current speed.
i If the engine exceeds the maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the
automatic transmission protectsa gainst
engine damage by not shifting down.
Kickdown You can also use kickdown for maximum
acceleration in manual drive program
M.
X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to a
lower gear depending on the engine speed.
X Shift back up once the desired speed is
reached.
i During kickdown, you cannot change gear
using the steering wheel paddle shifters.
i If you apply full throttle, the automatic
transmission shifts up to the next gear
when the maximum engine speed is
reached. This prevents the engine from
overrevving.
Switching off the manuald rivep rogram X
Press the progra mselecto rbutton
(Y page 146) repeatedly until Eor S
appear sinthemultifunction display.
Deactivatin gthe temporary manual drive
program
X Pul land hold the right-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter until the automatic
transmission shifts into the last active
automatic drive program: Eor S.
i If manua ldrive program Mis deactivated,
the automatic transmission in automatic
drive program Eor Smay shift from the current gea
rinto ahighe rorl ower gear.
This is dependent on the position of the
accelerator pedal, speed and load. Automatic transmission
149Driving and parking Z

engin
eisswitched off. The sounds that can
be heard while this is occurring are normal.
Applying/releasing manually Applying
X
Push handle 001A.
When the electric parkin gbrake is
engaged, the 000Ared indicator lamp lights
up in the instrument cluster.
i The electric parkin gbrake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is removed.
Releasing
X Pull handle 001A.
The red 000Aindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
i You can only release the electric parking
brake when the SmartKey is in position 1
or 2in the ignition lock.
Applying automatically The electric parkin
gbrake is applied
automatically:
R if DISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
standstill or
R if the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle
stationary
In addition, at least one of the following
conditions must be fulfilled:
R the engin eisswitched off.
R the driver's door is open and the seat belt
is not fastened.
R ther eisas ystem malfunction.
R the power supply is insufficient.
R the vehicle is stationary for alengthy
period.
The red 000Aindicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
i The electric parkin gbrake is not
automatically engaged if the engin eis
switched off by the ECO start/stop
function. Releasing automatically Your vehicle's electric parkin
gbrake is
automatically released if all of the following
conditions are met:
R the engin eisrunning.
R the transmission is in position Dor R.
R the seat belt has been fastened.
R you depress the accelerator pedal.
If the transmission is in position R,the tailgate
must be closed.
If your seat belt is not fastened, the following
conditions must be fulfilled to automatically
release the electric parkin gbrake:
R the driver's door is closed.
R you have shifted out of transmission
position Por you have previousl ydriven
faster than 2mph (3 km/h).
Emergency braking The vehicl
ecan alsobeb raked during an
emergency by using the electric parking
brake.
X Whil edriving, pushh andle001Aof the electric
parking brake (Y page153).
i The vehicl eisbraked for as long as
handle 001Aof the electric parking brake is
pressed. The longer electric parking brake
handle 001Ais depressed, the greater the
braking force.
During braking:
R aw arning tone sounds
R the Release Park. Brake message
appears
R the red 000Aindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes
When the vehicl ehas been braked to a
standstill, the electric parking brake is
engaged. 154
ParkingDriving and parking

i
On long journeys at aconstant speed, e.g.
on the highway, only the bar for Constantwill change.
i The ECO displays ummaries the driving
characteristics from the start of the journey
to its completion. For this reason, the bars
change dynamically at the beginning of the
journey. On longer journeys, there are
fewer changes. For more dynamic changes,
carry out amanual reset.
Further information on the ECO display
(Y page 194). Braking
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you shift down on aslippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on aslippery road surface.
Downhill gradients !
On long and steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting to
al ower gear in good time. This allows you
to take advantage of the engine's braking
effect. For this, you need to have selected
manual drive program M.This helps you to
avoid overheating the brakes and wearing
them out excessively.
When you take advantage of the engine's
braking effect,ad rive wheel may not turn
for some time, e.g. on aslippery road
surface. This could cause damage to the
drive train. This type of damage is not
covered by the Mercedes-Ben zwarranty.
i Briefl ydepressing th eaccelerato rpedal
on downhill gradient swhile the manual
drive program Mis temporarily activated:
the automatic transmission may switch to the last activ
eautomatic drive program E
or S.T he automatic transmission may shift
to ah igher gear. This can reduce the
engine's braking effect.
Heavy and light loads G
WARNING
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, the braking system can overheat. This
increases the stopping distance and can even
cause the braking system to fail. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as afootrest .Never
depress the brake pedal and the accelerator
pedal at the same time.
! Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
If the brakes have been subjected to aheavy
load, do not stop the vehicle immediately.
Driv eonf oras hort while. This allows the
airflow to cool the brakes more quickly.
Wet roads If you have driven for
along time in heavy rain
without braking ,there may be adelayed
reaction from the brakes when braking for the
first time. This may also occur after the
vehicle has been washed or driven through
deep water.
You have to depress the brake pedal more
firmly. Maintain agreater distanc efrom the
vehicle in front.
After driving on awet road or having the
vehicle washed, brake firmly while paying
attention to the traffic conditions .This will
warm up the brake discs, thereby drying them
more quickly and protecting them against
corrosion.
Limited braking performance on salt-
treated roads If you drive on salted roads,
alayer of salt
residue may form on the brake discs and Driving tips
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Winter driving
General notes G
WARNING
If you shift dow nonaslippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on aslippery road surface. G
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible,p oisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the
vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is arisk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open
aw indow on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winterproofed at aqualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section (Y page 314).
Driving with summer tires Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section (Y
page 314).
Slippery road surfaces G
WARNING
If you shift down on aslippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on aslippery road surface. If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
X Shift the transmission to position N.
Drive particularlyc arefully on slippery road
surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering
and braking maneuvers. Do not use the cruise
control or DISTRONIC PLUS.
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitablef or that purpose.
Changes in the outside temperature are
displayed after ashort delay.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges. You
should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
freezing point.
i For more information on driving with
snow chains, see (Y page 315). Driving systems
Cruise control
General notes Cruise control maintains
aconstant road
speed for you. It brakes automaticallyino rder
to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if the
vehicle is laden, you must select alow gear in
good time. For this, you will need to have
selected manual drive program
M(Y page 147). By doing so, you will make
use of the braking effect of the engine. This
relieves the load on the brake system and
prevents the brakes from overheating and
wearing too quickly.
Use cruise control only if road and traffic
conditions make it appropriate to maintain a
steady speed for aprolonged period. You can
store any road speed above 20 mph
(30 km/h). 160
Driving systemsDriving and parking