instrument cluster MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK 2008 Owners Manual

5
Central unlocking
Key................................................... 60
Centre console
Lower section. .................................. 32
Upper section. .................................. 31
Changing a wheel
see Flat tyre
Child-proof locks
Rear doors. ....................................... 54
Children
Fastening seat belts.......................... 51
In the vehicle. ................................... 42
Restraint systems. ............................ 43
Child seat
Automatic recognition ......................45
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion). ............................................... 223
Integrated ......................................... 50
ISOFIX............................................... 48
Recommendations. ...........................47
Suitable positions. ............................ 46
Cigarette lighter................................. 162
Cleaning the windscreen ..................194
Cockpit Overview. .......................................... 22
COMAND............................................. 100
On-board computer. .......................100
see separate operating instructions
Constant headlamp mode
Setting (on-board computer).......... .108 Consumption statistics (on-board
computer)...........................................
111
Convenience closing ............................85
Convenience opening ........................... 84
Coolant ................................................ 175
Checking the level. .........................175
Display message ............213, 214, 215
Mixture ratio ................................... 297
Temperature gauge ...........................97
Cornering lights
Display message ............................. 216
Cruise control..................................... 114
Cup holder.......................................... 143 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Date
Setting (on-board computer).......... .108
Daytime driving lights
see Constant headlamp mode
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 109
Interior lighting (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 109
Diesel
Low outside temperatures. .............170Diesel engine
Winter driving. ................................ 170
Digital speedometer.......................... 102
Dipped-beam headlamps Display message ............................. 216
Symmetrical. .................................. 185
Display message................................ 202
Display messages Service interval display. ..................191
Symbol messages. ..........................212
Text messages. ............................... 203
Distance recorder
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Door
Automatic locking ............................. 61
Display message ............................. 212
Emergency locking .........................242
Emergency unlocking...................... 241
Opening (from the inside). ................61
Door control panel
Overview. .......................................... 34
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Driver's airbag...................................... 40
Driver's seat position........................... 75
Driving abroad.................................... 185
Driving information Fording .......................................... 185 Index
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Instrument cluster
............................... 96
Overview. .......................................... 26
Selecting the language (on-board
computer). ...................................... 107
Instrument lighting.............................. 97
Integrated child seat............................ 50
Interior lighting Automatic control system .................81
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer). ...................................... 109
Emergency lighting. ..........................81
Manual control.................................. 80
Reading lamp .................................... 80
Interior motion sensor......................... 58
ISOFIX child seat securing system .....48 J
Jack...................................................... 200 Operation........................................ 258
Jump-starting ...................................... 266
Jump leads ...................................... 266K
Key......................................................... 60 Changing the battery ......................244
Checking the battery ......................244
Display message ............................. 220
Loss. ............................................... 239Malfunction..................................... 239
Modifying the programming. .............60
Key positions
Key. .................................................. 62
Kickdown.............................................. 95 L
Lamp Display message ............................. 216
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lashing eyelets.................................. 146
Licence plate lighting Display message ............................. 218
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode. ..............77
Constant headlamp mode. ................77
Cornering light function ....................80
Dipped-beam headlamps ..................77
Display messages ........................... 216
Foglamps. ......................................... 77
Hazard warning lamps. .....................79
Headlamp flasher.............................. 78
Headlamp range. .............................. 79
Light switch. ..................................... 76
Main-beam headlamps..................... .78
Rear foglamp .................................... 77Switching off (display message)...... 218
Turn signals.
..................................... 78
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control. ................................ 115
Variable Speedtronic. .....................117
Load compartment load, maximum
..................................................... 287, 288
Loading guidelines .............................144
Locking Automatic. ........................................ 61
Emergency locking .........................242
From the inside (central locking
button) .............................................. 61
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment.................................................... 149
Luggage compartment floor Adjusting the height .......................154
stowage well, unde r........................ 153
Luggage cover .................................... 157
Luggage net........................................ 144
Lumbar support .................................... 68 M
Main-beam headlamps Display message ............................. 218
Main fuse box..................................... 271
Maintenance Battery ............................................ 263Index
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Malfunction memory
see Message memory menu
Manual transmission........................... 91
Maximum speed Technical data. ............................... 280
Memory card ...................................... 103
Operation (on-board computer). .....103
see separate operating instructions
Menu (on-board computer)................ 100
Audio. ............................................. 102
DVD. ............................................... 104
Message memory. .......................... 105
Navigation. ..................................... 104
Operating........................................ 101
Resetting to factory settings........... 105
Settings .......................................... 105
Submenu overview. ........................106
Telephone. ...................................... 112
Trip computer. ................................ 111
Messages
see Display messages
see Message memory menu
see Warning and indicator lamps
Minispare emergency spare wheel
Technical data. ............................... 285
Mirrors
Sun visor......................................... 161
Mobile phone...................................... 163
Display message..................... 210, 221 Installation.
..................................... 275
Telephone menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 112
Modifying the programming
Key. .................................................. 60
MOExtended run-flat system* ..178, 262
MP3..................................................... 103
Operating (on-board computer)
....................................................... 103
see separate operating instructions
Multi-contour backrest........................ 68
Multi-function display ....................97, 99
Multi-function steering wheel............. 98
Overview. .......................................... 30 N
Navigation........................................... 104 Navigation menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 104
see separate operating instructions O
Odometer Total distance recorder. ....................26
Trip meter. ........................................ 26
Oil
Consumption. ................................. 172
Topping up. ..................................... 174Oil level
Checking (dipstick). ........................174
Checking (on-board computer). ......173
On-board computer.............................. 98
Audio menu. ................................... 102
Convenience submenu. ..................107
Display messages ........................... 202
DVD menu ...................................... 104
Factory settings .............................. 105
Instrument cluster submenu ...........106
Lighting submenu. ..........................107
Message memory menu.................. 105
Navigation menu. ............................ 104
Operation menu. ............................. 101
Settings menu ................................ 105
Standard display menu. ..................102
Telephone menu. ............................ 112
Time/date submenu. ......................106
Trip computer menu. ......................111
Vehicle submenu. ........................... 107
On-board computer language ...........107
One-touch gearshifting........................ 93
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display .............98
On-board computer. .......................102
Override feature
Rear side windows ............................ 54 Index
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12Boxes under the driver's seat/
front-passenger seat....................... 159
Centre console. .............................. 159
Glove compartment. .......................158
Luggage compartment. ...................160
Stowage compartments
Cup holder ...................................... 143
Rear. ............................................... 160
Submenu (on-board computer)......... 106
Convenience ................................... 107
Instrument cluster .......................... 106
Lighting........................................... 107
Time/date. ..................................... 106
Vehicle............................................ 107
Summer opening
see Convenience opening
Sun visor............................................. 161
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 109
Switching off the alarm
ATA. .................................................. 57 T
Tailgate Display message ............................. 212
Opening/closing. .............................. 62
Tail lamp
Display message ............................. 219
Tail lamps
changing. ........................................ 249
Display message ............................. 219
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank capacity ..................................... 291
Technical data Acceleration. .................................. 280
Engine............................................ .278
Speed. ............................................ 280
Trailer loads .................................... 290
Tyres. .............................................. 283
Vehicle dimensions. ........................286
Vehicle weights............................... 286
Wheels. ........................................... 283
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Telephone compartment ...................159
Temperature Coolant. ............................................ 97
Outside temperature......................... 98
Thermotronic
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............222Third brake lamp
Display message ............................. 218
Through-loading ................................. 147
Tightening torque............................... 261
Time Setting (on-board computer).......... .108
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 108
TIREFIT kit
Using. ............................................. 253
TopTether .............................................. 49
Total distance recorder................. 26, 99
Tow-away protection........................... 58
Towing................................................. 269
Towing eye Fitting ............................................. 268
Removing....................................... .270
Tow-starting ........................................ 269
Trailer 7-pin connector .............................. 191
Display message..................... 216, 217
Power supply. ................................. 190
Trailer loads
Technical data. ............................... 290
Trailer tow hitch
Notes on care ................................. 196
Trailer towing
Active parking assist .......................126
Driving tips ..................................... 188
Malfunction..................................... 240 Index
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Exterior view
....................................... 20
Cockpit ................................................. 22
Instrument cluster ..............................26
Multi-function steering wheel ............30
Centre console .................................... 31
Overhead control panel ......................33
Door control panel .............................. 34 At a glance
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Cockpit
23Function Page
1
Opens the bonnet 171
2
Combination switch: 78
• main-beam headlamps 78
• turn signals 78
• windscreen wipers 82
• rear window wiper 82
3
Cruise control lever*:
• Cruise control* 114
• Speedtronic*
116 Function Page
4
Multi-function steering
wheel
98
5
Instrument cluster 26
6
Horn
7
Parktronic* warning dis-
play
120
8
Overhead control panel
33 Function Page
9
Opens the glove compart-
ment
158
a
Centre console 31
b
Ignition lock 62
c
Adjusts the steering wheel 69
d
Adjusts the headlamp
range
79
e
Light switch 76
f
Door control panel 34At a glance
* optional
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Cockpit
25Function Page
1
Overhead control panel 33
2
Parktronic* warning dis-
play
120
3
Combination switch: 78
• main-beam headlamps 78
• turn signals 78
• windscreen wipers 82
• rear window wiper 82
4
Cruise control lever*:
• Cruise control* 114
• Speedtronic*
116 Function Page
5
Multi-function steering
wheel
98
6
Instrument cluster 26
7
Horn
8
Opens the bonnet 171
9
Door control panel 34
a
Light switch
76 Function Page
b
Adjusts the headlamp
range
79
c
Ignition lock 62
d
Adjusts the steering wheel 69
e
Centre console 31
f
Opens the glove compart-
ment
158At a glance
* optional
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Instrument cluster
26 Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster, kilometresAt a glance
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Instrument cluster
27Function Page
1
LIM indicator lamp* 114
2
ESP
®
(Electronic Stability
Program) warning lamp 226
3
Speedometer
4
Turn signal indicator lamp 78
5
Multi-function display,
upper section
99
6
Trip distance 97
7
Total distance 102
8
Turn signal indicator lamp 78
9
ABS (anti-lock braking sys-
tem) warning lamp
224
a
Diesel engine: preglow indi-
cator lamp
87
b
Rev counter
97 Function Page
c
SRS (Supplemental
Restraint System) warning
lamp
226
d
Engine diagnostics warning
lamp
227
e
Reserve fuel warning lamp 229
f
Fuel filler cap location: the
fuel filter cap is to the rear
on the right
g
Fuel gauge
h
Main-beam indicator lamp 78
j
Dipped-beam indicator
lamp
77
k
Seat belt warning lamp
228 Function Page
l
Clock 98
Speedtronic*: stored limit
speed
116
m
Depending on the setting in
the on-board computer:
107
• Outside temperature
1 • Digital speedometer
n
Rear window wiper
switched on
82
o
Multi-function display,
lower section
99
p
AUTOTRONIC*: drive pro-
gram display
92
q
AUTOTRONIC*: selector
lever position display
93
r
Brake system warning lamp 226
s
Reset button 97
t
Coolant temperature gauge 97
1
Vehicles for United Kingdom: the speed in km/h is always shown instead of the outside temperature. At a glance
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Instrument cluster
28 Instrument cluster, milesAt a glance
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