lock MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class ELECTRIC 2016 W246 Owner's Manual

1,2,3...
12 V socketsee Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ............................ 201
Function/notes ................................ 63
Important safety notes .................... 63
Warning lamp ................................ .232
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 118
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 169
Display message ............................ 221
Exiting a parking space .................. 171
Function/notes ............................ .168
Important safety notes .................. 168
Parking .......................................... 170
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 65
Additional speedometer ................... 197
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 54
Display message ............................ 213
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Knee bag .......................................... 48
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Side impact air bag .......................... 48
Window curtain air bag .................... 49
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 126
Rear ............................................... 127
Setting the center air vents ........... 126
Setting the side air vents .............. .126 Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 69
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 69
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Antenna ................................................ 25
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 253
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .193
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .193
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .273
Driving abroad ............................... 273
Hiding a service message .............. 273
Information about Service ............. 273
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 273
Service message ............................ 272
Special service requirements ......... 273
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 69
Function ........................................... 69
Switching off the alarm .................... 69
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 194
Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ............................. 176
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 191
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 217
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 274
4Index

Installing/removing ....................... 248
Notes/how to use .........................248
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 246
Cargo compartment floor
Height adjustment ......................... 250
Important safety notes .................. 249
Opening/closing ............................ 250
Stowage well (under) ..................... 249
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 249
Important safety information ......... 249
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 247
CD player (on-board computer) ........191
Center console
Lower section .................................. 36
Upper section .................................. 35
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .72
Changing bulbs
Cornering light function ................ .107
High-beam headlamps ................... 106
License plate lighting ..................... 109
Low-beam headlamps .................... 106
Parking lamps ................................ 107
Rear fog lamp ................................ 107
Reversing lamps ............................ 107
Standing lamps (front) ................... 107
Turn signals (front) ......................... 107
Charge level display .......................... 184
Charging
with RANGE PLUS .......................... 195
see Charging the high-voltage battery
Charging cable
Connecting ....................................1 48
Controls ......................................... 147
Important safety notes .................. 146
Removing ....................................... 149
Storing ...........................................1 47
Warming up ................................... 142
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ................... 140
Child
Restraint system .............................. 57
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 60 LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 58
On the
front-passenger seat ............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 60
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 61
Rear doors ....................................... 61
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Cigarette lighter ................................ 254
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 277
Climate control
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 117
Auxiliary climate control (on-
board computer) ............................ 196
Controlling automatically ............... 120
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 123
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 118
Defrosting the windows ................. 122
Defrosting the windshield .............. 121
General notes ................................ 116
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................. 125
Indicator lamp ................................ 120
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 117
Maximum cooling .......................... 122
Overview of systems ...................... 116
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ............................... 125
Pre-entry climate control at time
of departure (on-board computer) .. 196
Pre-entry climate control via key ... 124
Pre-entry climate control via key
(on-board computer) ...................... 196
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 123
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 120
Refrigerant ..................................... 337
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 337
Setting the air distribution ............. 120
Setting the air vents ...................... 126
Setting the airflow ......................... 121
6Index

Displaying electrical consumption
(on-board computer).........................188
Displaying energy consumption
(on-board computer) ......................... 188
Distance recorder .............................187
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 239
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 64
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .80
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .72
Control panel .................................. .37
Display message ............................ 226
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening (from inside) ...................... 79
Drinking and driving ......................... 157
Drive system
Jump-starting ................................. 292
Starting with the SmartKey ............ 133
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 133
Switching off .................................. 154
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 273
Driving on flooded roads .................. 161
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 63
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 63
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 63
Distance warning function ............... 64
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 68
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 62
Overview .......................................... 62 STEER CONTROL ............................. 68
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 168
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 176
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 177
Cruise control ................................ 162
Display message ............................ 220
HOLD function ............................... 163
PARKTRONIC ................................. 165
Rear view camera .......................... 172
Driving tips
Brakes ........................................... 158
Break-in period .............................. 130
Checking brake lining thickness .... 160
Downhill gradient ........................... 158
Drinking and driving ....................... 157
Driving in winter ............................. 161
Driving on flooded roads ................ 161
Driving on wet roads ...................... 161
Energy ........................................... 157
General .......................................... 157
Hydroplaning ................................. 161
Icy road surfaces ........................... 161
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 159
Snow chains .................................. 305
Wet road surface ........................... 159
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 191
E
E‑CELL display ................................... 183
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 205
Function/notes ................................ 68
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 157
On-board computer ....................... 187
Electric motor number ...................... 334
Electrical energy generated
(COMAND) .......................................... 144
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
8Index

Emergency releaseDriver's door .................................... 80
Vehicle ............................................ .80
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ........................................ .54
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 82
Energy
Driving tips .................................... 157
Energy flow display ...........................187
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 193
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 67
Display message ............................ 201
Function/notes ................................ 66
General notes .................................. 66
Important safety information ........... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 235
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 66
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 290
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 277
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 95
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 96
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 95
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 98
Storing the parking position ............. 96
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 243
F
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 283
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 282
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 284
Floormats .......................................... .267
Folding table ...................................... 244
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 332
Two-way radio ................................ 332 Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ............................................... 245
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .299
Before changing ............................ .298
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 298
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 299
Important safety notes .................. 298
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 266
General notes ................................ 263
Important safety notes .................. 263
Opening/closing the garage door .. 266
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 264
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 264
Generated electrical energy (Audio
20) ...................................................... 144
Genuine parts ...................................... 20
Glove box .......................................... .243
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 227
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 91
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 91
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 92
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 103
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................102
High voltage
see Safety notes
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 106
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Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 102
High-voltage battery
Battery care ................................... 143
Charging (charging station) ............ 149
Charging (mains socket) ................ 146
Charging cable warming ................ 142
Cruise range .................................. 143
Discharged battery ........................ 143
Display message ............................ 219
Displaying energy consumption
(on-board computer) ...................... 188
Displaying the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 188
Energy consumption ...................... 143
General notes ................................ 141
Method of operation ...................... 142
Outside temperatures .................... 143
Overvoltage protection .................. 142
Problems with the charging proc-
ess ................................................ .151
Reserve, warning lamp ................... 238
Terms of use .................................. 142
High-voltage disconnect device ......... 24
Hill start assist .................................. 134
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 164
Deactivating ................................... 164
Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ............................ .163
Hood
Closing .......................................... .271
Display message ............................ 226
Important safety notes .................. 270
Opening ......................................... 270
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 161
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 69
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 239
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Power display ................................ 183
Settings ......................................... 197
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 182
Interior lighting
Control ........................................... 104
Emergency lighting ........................ 104
Overview ........................................ 103
Reading lamp ................................. 103
Internet connection
Via mobile service module ............. 153
J
JackStorage location ............................ 282
Using ............................................. 324
K
Key positionsStart/Stop button .......................... 131
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Deactivation ..................................... 73
Locking ............................................ 73
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 137
Knee bag .............................................. 48
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 58
License plate lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 109
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 215
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 217
Light sensor (display message) ....... 217
10Index

LightsAutomatic headlamp mode ............ 100
Cornering light function ................ .103
Fogged up headlamps .................... 103
Hazard warning lamps ................... 102
High beam flasher .......................... 102
High-beam headlamps ................... 102
Light switch ................................... 100
Low-beam headlamps .................... 101
Parking lamps ................................ 101
Rear fog lamp ................................ 101
Setting exterior lighting ................. 100
Standing lamps .............................. 101
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 198
Turn signals ................................... 102
Loading guidelines ............................ 242
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 80
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................. .80
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) .............................. .198
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 106
Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................. .92
M
M+S tires ............................................ 304
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Map (navigation)
Switching the range on the map
on/off ............................................ 145
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 276 Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 147
mbrace
Call priority ................................... .259
Display message ............................ 209
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 259
Downloading routes ....................... 262
Emergency call .............................. 256
General notes ................................ 255
Geo fencing ................................... 263
Locating a stolen vehicle .............. .261
MB info call button ........................ 258
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 261
Remote vehicle locking .................. 261
Roadside Assistance button .......... 257
Search & Send ............................... 260
Self-test ......................................... 255
Speed alert .................................... 262
System .......................................... 255
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 263
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 260
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 74
Inserting .......................................... 75
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Removing ......................................... 75
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80
Memory card (audio) ......................... 191
Memory function ................................. 97
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 200
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 277
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 332
Installation ..................................... 332
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 192
Transmission output (maximum) .... 332
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 74
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Side windowsCleaning ......................................... 276
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Convenience opening feature ......... .84
Important safety information ........... 83
Opening/closing .............................. 83
Problem (malfunction) .................... .86
Resetting ........................................ .85
Reversing feature ............................ .83
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 75
Changing the programming ............ .74
Checking the battery ...................... .75
Convenience closing feature ............ 84
Convenience opening feature .......... 84
Display message ............................ 228
Door central locking/unlocking .......7 2
Important safety notes .................... 72
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 74
Loss ................................................ .77
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 131
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 131
Snow chains ...................................... 305
Sockets
Center console .............................. 254
General notes ................................ 254
Luggage compartment .................. .255
Rear compartment ......................... 255
Special seat belt retractor .................. 57
Specialist workshop ............................ 26
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 197
Digital ............................................ 189
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Selecting the display unit .............. .197
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 107
Display message ............................ 216
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 132
Starting the drive system .............. .133 Starting (vehicle)
............................... 132
STEER CONTROL .................................. 68
Steering
Display message ............................ 227
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 94
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 184
Cleaning ......................................... 278
Important safety notes .................... 94
Paddle shifters ............................... 138
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 138
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 243
Armrest (under) ............................. 244
Center console .............................. 243
Center console (rear) ..................... 244
Cup holders ................................... 251
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 243
Glove box ....................................... 243
Important safety information ......... 242
Map pockets .................................. 245
Stowage net ................................... 245
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 244
Stowage net ....................................... 245
Summer tires ..................................... 304
Sun visor ............................................ 253
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 123
T
Tail lamps
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 226
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 81
Opening dimensions ...................... 338
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 335
Information .................................... 332
Tires/wheels ................................. 327
Index15

Tire bead (definition) ...................... 322
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 322
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 321
Tire size (data) ............................... 327
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 317
Tire tread ....................................... 303
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 322
Total load limit (definition) ............. 323
Traction ......................................... 316
Traction (definition) ....................... 322
Tread wear ..................................... 316
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 315
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 321
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 322
Wheel and tire combination ........... 329
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 321
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 294
Installing the towing eye ................ 296
Removing the towing eye ............... 296
Transporting the vehicle ................ 297
With both axles on the ground ....... 296
With front axle raised ..................... 297
With the rear axle raised ................ 297
Towing eye ......................................... 282
Trailer hitch ......................................... 25
Trailer tow hitch .................................. 25
Transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 134
Drive program ................................ 137
Driving tips .................................... 137
Engaging the drive position ............ 136
Engaging the park position ............ 135
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 137
Kickdown ....................................... 137
Overview ........................................ 134
Program selector button ................ 137
Shifting to neutral .......................... 135
Transmission position display ......... 134
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 134Transmission positions
....................136
Transporting the vehicle .................. 297
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 278
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 187
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 187
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 189
Trunk lid
see Tailgate
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 338
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 107
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 332
Installation ..................................... 332
Transmission output (maximum) .... 332
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 253
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 225
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings .......................... 195
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 312
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 326
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 156
Raising ........................................... 324
Reporting problems ......................... 26
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Securing from rolling away ............ 324
Starting .......................................... 132
Transporting .................................. 297
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 72
Vehicle data ................................... 338
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 338
Trunk load (maximum) ................... 338
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 338
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81
Vehicle Homepage
Data protection .............................. 152
Functions ....................................... 153
General information ....................... 152
Internet connection ....................... 153
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 334
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 282
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 126
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 191
VIN
Seat ............................................... 334
Type plate ...................................... 334
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 232
Brakes ........................................... 231
Distance warning ........................... 239
ESP
®.............................................. 235
ESP®OFF ....................................... 236
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 41
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 231
Restraint system ............................ 238
Seat belt ........................................ 229
Tire pressure monitor .................... 240
Warranty .............................................. 21
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 227
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 329 Wheel bolt tightening torque
........... 326
Wheel chock ...................................... 324
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 323
Checking ........................................ 303
Cleaning ......................................... 276
General notes ................................ 327
Important safety notes .................. 302
Information on driving .................... 302
Interchanging/changing ................ 323
Mounting a new wheel ................... 326
Removing a wheel .......................... 326
Storing ........................................... 323
Tightening torque ........................... 326
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 327
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 211
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 121
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 272
Important safety notes .................. 336
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 227
Problem (malfunction) ................... 114
Rear window wiper ........................ 110
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 110
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 161
Snow chains .................................. 305
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 304
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 304
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 277
Important safety notes .................. 110
Replacing (rear window) ................ 112
Replacing (windshield) ................... 111
Woode n trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 278
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
18Index

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
138
;Combination switch102
=Instrument cluster31
?Horn
ADIRECT SELECT lever134
BPARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
165
COverhead control panel38
FunctionPage
DClimate control systems116
EIgnition lock131
FAdjusts the steering wheel94
GCruise control lever162
HElectric parking brake155
ILight switch100
JDiagnostics connection25
KOpens the hood270
30Cockpit
At a glance