MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class ELECTRIC 2016 W246 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2016, Model line: B-Class ELECTRIC, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class ELECTRIC 2016 W246Pages: 342, PDF Size: 7.53 MB
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High-voltage battery
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Battery Reserve
Level
The condition of charge of the high-voltage battery has dropped
into the reserve range.
When the remaining range is 0 km, the message appears again.
The power available is then continuously reduced. The reduction in
power is represented in the E-CELL display (
Ypage 183).
XCharge the high-voltage battery.
Û
Batterieleistung
zu gering, Anhal‐
ten, sofort
laden(Battery capacity
too low. Stop Charge
immediately)
A warning tone also sounds. The E ‑CELL display (Ypage 183) and
the charge level display (
Ypage 184) go down to 0. The condition
of charge of the high-voltage battery is so low that operation is no
longer possible. The drive system cannot be restarted.
If you then try to restart the drive system, the Batterieleistung
zu gering, Anhalten, sofort laden(Battery capacity too
low. Stop Charge immediately) message appears.
XPark the vehicle and charge the high-voltage battery.
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Malfunction Visit
Workshop
Malfunctions are present in the drive system and/or in the cooling
system.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Without starting
engine again, con‐
sult workshop
The vehicle's high-voltage electrical system is malfunctioning. A
warning tone also sounds.
XDo not switch off the drive system.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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StopSwitchEngine
Off
There is a serious malfunction in the drive system. A warning tone
also sounds.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
XDo not tow the vehicle.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Driving systems
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Attention Assist:
TakeaBreak!
Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue
or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver .Awarningtone
also sounds.
XIf necessary, take a break.
Durin g long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get
enough rest.
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Attention Assist
Inoperative
ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
ë
Off
The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle is skidding.
A warning tone also sounds.
XReactivate the HOLD function later (Ypage 163).
The HOLD function is deactivated. When the brake pedal is firmly
depressed, an activation condition is not fulfilled.
A warning tone also sounds.
XCheck the activation conditions forth eHOLD function
(
Ypage 163).
Blind Spot Assist
Currently Unavail‐
able See Opera‐
tor's Manual
Blin d Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
Rth e radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-
tion s or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
Rthe radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
The yellow 9indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors .
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-
sage disappears.
Blin d Spot Assist is operational again.
If th e display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecur eth e vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XStart th e drive system again.
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Blind Spot Assist
Inoperative
Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellow9indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Park Assist Can‐
celed
The driver's door is open and the driver's seat belt has not been
fastened.
XRepeat the parking process with the seat belt fastened and the
driver's door closed.
You have inadvertently touched the multifunction steering wheel
while steering intervention was active.
XWhile steering intervention is active, make sure that the multi-
function steering wheel is not touched unintentionally.
The vehicle has started to skid and ESP®has intervened.
XUse Active Parking Assist again later (Ypage 168).
ParkAssistInoper‐
ative
You have just carried out a large number of turning or parking
maneuvers.
Active Parking Assist will become available again after approx-
imately ten minute s(
Ypage 168).
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSwitch offthe drive system and start it again.
If th e multifunction display still shows the display message:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
PARKTRONIC is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Park Assist Fin‐
ished
The vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically.
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Cruise Control
Inoperative
Cruise control is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Cruise Control
---mph
RA condition for activating cruise control has not been fulfilled.
You have tried to store a speed below20 mph (30 km/h), for
example.
RES P®is deactivated. The yellow ESP®OFF warning lamp is lit.
XIf conditions permit, drive fasterthan 20 mph (30 km/h)and
store the speed.
or
XCheck the activation conditions for cruise control (Ypage 162).
or
XReactivate ESP®(Ypage 193).
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Tires
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Please Correct
Tire Pressure
The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
XCheck the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Ypage 309).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
XRestart the tire pressure monitor (Ypage 311).
Check TiresThe tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position appears in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards:
Rthey may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
Rthey may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XCheck the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (
Ypage 282).
XCheck the tire pressure (Ypage 309).
XIf necessary, correct the tire pressure.
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Warning Tire Mal‐
function
The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position appears in the multifunction display.
GWARNING
Driving withaflat tire poses a risk of the following hazards:
Raflat tire affects th e ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
Ryou could lose control of the vehicle.
Rcontinued driving withaflat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibl yafire.
There is a risk of an accident.
XStop th e vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
XSecur eth e vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XCheck thetires and , if necessary, follow the instructions fora
flat tire (
Ypage 282).
Tire Press. Moni‐
tor Currently
Unavailable
Because there is interferenc efrom a strong source of radio waves,
no signals from the tire pressure sensors are detected. The tire
pressure monitor is temporarily malfunctioning.
XDrive on.
The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
problem has been resolved.
TirePress. Sen‐
sor(s) Missing
There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tire does not appear in the
multifunction display.
XHave the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Tire Pressure Mon‐
itor Inoperative
No Wheel Sensors
The wheels mounted do not haveasuitable tire pressure sensor.
The tire pressure monitor is deactivated.
XMount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving
fo rafew minutes.
Tire Press. Moni‐
tor Inoperative
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Vehicle
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Depress Brake to
Start Engine
You have attempted to start the drive system with the transmis-
sion in positionNwithout depressing the brake pedal.
XDepress the brake pedal.
To Deselect P or
N, Depress Brake
and Start Engine
You have attempted to shift the transmission to position Ror D
without starting the drive system.
XStart the drive system.
XDepress the brake pedal.
iIt is only possible to shift the transmission from position Pto
the desired position if you depress the brake pedal. Only then
can the parking lock be deactivated. If you do not depress the
brake pedal, the DIRECT SELECT lever can still be moved but the parking lock remains engaged.
iAt transmission fluid temperatures below Ò4‡( Ò20 †) you can
only shift out of position Pinto another transmission position
when the engine is running.
Apply Brake to
Shift from 'P'
You have attempted to shift the transmission to position R,Nor D
without depressing the brake pedal.
XDepress the brake pedal.
Transmission Not
in P Risk of Vehi‐
cle Rolling Away
The driver's door is open or not fully closed and the transmission
is in position R,Nor D.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
The vehicle may roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
XShift the transmission to position P.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XClose the driver's door completely.
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Service Required
DoNotShiftGears
Visit Dealer
You cannotchangeth e transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position Dis selected:
XDrive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R,N or Pis selected:
XSecur eth e vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XNotify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
XDo no tto w the vehicle.
Only Shift to 'P'
when Vehicle is
Stationary
The vehicle is moving.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XShift th e transmission to position P.
AThe tailgate is open.
XClosethe tailgate.
?The hood is open.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecur eth e vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XClose the hood.
CAt least one door is open.Awarning tone also sounds.
XClose all the doors.
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PowerSteeringMal‐
function See Oper‐
ator's Manual
The power steering is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
You will need to use moreforce to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
XCheck whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
If you are able to steer safely:
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
If you are unable to steer safely:
XDo no t drive on.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
Phone No ServiceYour vehicle is outside the network provider'stransmitter/
receiver range.
XWait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol
appears in the multifunction display.
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Check Washer Fluid
The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
XAd d washer fluid(Ypage 272).
Wiper Malfunction‐
ing
The windshield wipers are malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Hazard Warning
Flashers Malfunc‐
tioning
The hazard warning lamps are faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Charger Cable Con‐
nected
The charging cable is still connected to the vehicle socket.
XRemove th echargin g cable from vehicle socket.
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SmartKey
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
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Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle
You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
XUse the correct SmartKey.
Â
TakeYourKeyfrom
Ignition
The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
XRemove the SmartKey.
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Obtain a New Key
The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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ReplaceKeyBattery
The SmartKey battery is discharged.
XChange the battery (Ypage 75).
Â
Don't Forget Your
Key
The display message is shown for a maximum of 60 seconds and
is only a reminder.
You open the driver's door with the drive system switched off. The
SmartKey is not in the ignition lock.
XTake the SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle.
Â
Key Not Detected
(red display message)
The SmartKey is not in the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the drive system is switched off, you can no longer lock the
vehicle centrally or start the drive system.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XLocate the SmartKey.
There is interference from a strong source of radio waves, and as
a result the key is not detected while the drive system is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 153).
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and bring into key
mode.
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