load capacity MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK 2008 Owners Manual

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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Loading and stowing
145
R
Always place the load against the rear seat
backrests or the seat cushions if these
have been folded forwards.
R The maximum load capacity of the stowage
well under the luggage compartment floor
is 25 kg.
R Always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant load restraints. Pad sharp
edges for protection.
i Load restraints are available at any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre. R
If the rear seats are not occupied, insert the
belt tongue on the outer seat belts into the
buckle of the opposite seat belt. This
increases the restraining effect of the rear
seat backrests.
! Do not position the load on one part of the
folding luggage compartment floor only.
The maximum load capacity of the folding
luggage compartment floor is 100 kg.
Spread the weight evenly to avoid damag-
ing the luggage compartment floor. If nec-
essary, place a solid board under the load.
Please note that the load on the luggage compartment floor will be increased when
the load is lashed down.
1
Loading sill protector
! Do not sit down or stand on the loading
sill when loading. Never place any heavy
loads on the loading sill. This can cause
serious and permanent damage to the
bumper.
The loading sill protector serves only to
protect the painted surface. Controls
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Loading and stowing
149Enlarging the luggage compartment
The left-hand and right-hand rear seats can
be folded down to increase the luggage com-
partment capacity. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap-
ped as you fold the backrests forward.
! To prevent damage, before the backrests
are folded forward:
R the head restraints must be pushed in
fully
R the front seats must be as far forwards
as possible
R the seat cushions must be folded forward
or removed Folding the rear bench seat forwards 1
Belt retainer
X Insert the seat belt into belt retainer 1. 2
Seat cushion
X Fold left or right seat cushion 2forwards. 3
Backrest release handle
4 Backrest
X Pull left-hand or right-hand release handle
3 on backrest .
Corresponding backrest 4is unlocked.
X Fold the backrest forwards until it rests on
the hinge fixtures (Y page 151).
X Move the front seats to the desired posi-
tions. Controls
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153
X
Fit the seat cushions as required.
X Swing the seat cushion backwards.
X Adjust the head restraints if necessary .
If red lock verification indicator 2is visible,
this means the backrest is not engaged. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that the backrest is correctly
locked in position. The red lock verification
indicators on the left and right sides should
no longer be visible. If they are visible, the
backrests are not locked in position.
Occupants could then be injured in the
event of an accident, e.g. by objects being
thrown forwards from the luggage com-
partment.
X Fold back the seat cushion. Stowage well under the luggage com-
partment floor
The maximum load capacity of the stowage
well under the luggage compartment floor is
25 kg. G
Risk of injury
You should always close the luggage com-
partment floor if you are transporting
objects in the stowage well under the lug-
gage compartment floor.
Otherwise, you and other vehicle occu-
pants could be injured by objects being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking, a sudden change in direction
or an accident. Opening and closing the luggage com-
partment floor Opening the luggage compartment floor
1
Handle
2 Luggage compartment floor
i Make sure that there are no objects on
the luggage compartment floor when it is
opened, as the luggage compartment floor
can otherwise drop to the lowest position.
X Pull handle 1until it is vertical and then
swing luggage compartment floor 2
upwards. Controls
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Where will I find...?
200 Where will I find...?
Vehicle tool kit, jack and folding
wheel chock
The vehicle tool kit, the folding wheel chock
and the jack are in the left-hand stowage
compartment behind the rear seat backrest. G
Risk of injury
The jack is designed only to raise and hold
the vehicle for a short time while a wheel
is being changed.
You must use axle stands if you are carrying
out work on the vehicle.
Make sure that the jack is placed on a firm,
non-slip, level surface. Do not use wooden
blocks or similar objects as a jack underlay.
Otherwise, the jack will not be able to ach-
ieve its load-bearing capacity due to the
restricted height.
Do not start the engine at any time while a
wheel is being changed.
Do not lie under the vehicle when it is being
supported by the jack. If you do not raise
the vehicle as described, it could slip off the
jack (e.g. if the engine is started or if a door
or the tailgate is opened or closed) and you
could be seriously injured. i
When using the jack, you should also
observe the safety notes in the "Flat tyre"
section (Y page 252).
X Fold down the left-hand rear seat backrest
(Y page 149).
X Push cover up and fold it to the side. 1
Jack
2 Vehicle tool kit
3 Folding wheel chock
Setting up the foldable wheel chock The folding wheel chock serves as an addi-
tional measure for securing the vehicleagainst rolling away, e.g. when a wheel is
being changed.
1
To fold the plates upwards
2 To fold out the lower plate
3 To insert the plate
X Fold both plates 1upwards.
X Fold out lower plate 2.
X Guide the lugs on the lower plate fully into
openings in base plate 3.Practical advice
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Flat tyre
260 Otherwise, the jack will not be able to ach-
ieve its load-bearing capacity due to the
restricted height.
Do not start the engine at any time while
the wheel is being changed.
Do not lie under the vehicle when it is being
supported by the jack. If you do not raise
the vehicle as described, it could slip off the
jack (e.g. if the engine is started or a door
or the tailgate is opened or closed) and you
could be seriously injured. G
Risk of accident
If you fail to position the jack correctly, the
vehicle may:
R slip off the jack
R injure you or others
R be damaged
Thus, it is important to make sure that the
jack is positioned correctly in the respec-
tive jacking points. Before positioning the
jack, remove any dirt that may have collec-
ted in the jacking points.
The jacking points for the jack are located
behind the wheel housings of the front wheels
and in front of the wheel housings of the rear
wheels. 1
Jacking point
2 Jack
3 Ratchet ring spanner with socket wrench
X Position jack 2at jacking point 1. X
Make sure that the base of the jack is posi-
tioned directly under jacking point 1.
X Take ratchet ring spanner and socket 3
out of the vehicle tool kit.
X Take ratchet ring spanner 3out of the
vehicle tool kit and place it on the jack so
that the lettering AUFis visible.
X Raise the vehicle with ratchet ring spanner
3 until the tyre is at most three centime-
tres off the ground.
X Unscrew the wheel bolts.
! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty surface. This could cause damage to
the bolt and wheel hub threads.
X Remove the wheel.
Fitting a new wheel G
Risk of accident
Replace damaged or corroded wheel bolts.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. G
Risk of accident
If a wheel hub thread is damaged, you must
not drive the vehicle any further. Consult a
qualified specialist workshop which has the Practical advice
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