ABS MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK 2011 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12 Vsocket
see Socket A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes ................................ 63
Important safety notes ....................63
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 121
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................117
Active light function .........................100
Active Park Assist Display message ............................ 224
Active Parking Assist
Function/notes ............................. 166
Important safety notes ..................166
Towing atrailer .............................. 169
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive brake lamps .........................66
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 101
Adaptive Main-beam Assist
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 202
Additional speedometer ...................200
Additives (engine oil) ........................315
Adjusting the headlamp range ...........98
Airbags Front airbag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 41
Important safety guidelines .............40
Kneebag .......................................... .42
Sidebag ............................................ 42
Triggering ......................................... 39
Windowba g...................................... 43
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airf ilter (white display message) ....221
Air pressure see Tyre pressure Airv
ents
Important safet ynotes .................. 122
Rea r............................................... 123
Setting ........................................... 122
Setting the centre air vents ...........123
Setting the side air vents ...............123
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-glare film .................................... 260
Anti-loc kBraking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 148
Ashtray ............................................... 256
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .198
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play
Displaying service messages .........266
Hiding service messages ...............266
Notes ............................................. 266
Service messages ..........................266
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................68
Function .......................................... .68
Interior motion sensor .....................69
Switching off the alarm ....................68
Tow-away protection ........................ 69
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................199
Display message ............................ 221
Function/notes ............................. 175
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....195
Authorised workshop see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 218
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 130
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................129
Automatic headlamp mode ................97 4
Index

Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal positio n............. 137
Automatic drive program ...............138
Changing gea r............................... 137
DIRECT SELECT leve r..................... 135
Display message ............................ 229
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 136
Drive program displa y.................... 135
Driving tips .................................... 137
Emergency running mode ..............141
Engaging drive position .................. 136
Engaging neutra l............................ 136
Engaging revers egear ................... 136
Engaging the par kposition ............ 136
Kickdow n....................................... 137
Manual drive program ....................139
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) .136
Problem (fault) ............................... 141
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 137
Pulling away ................................... 128
Starting the engine ........................127
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 138
Trailer towing ................................. 137
Transmissio nposition display ........135
Transmission positions ..................137
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode .........................141
Axle load, permissible (traile rtow-
ing) ...................................................... 320 B
Bag hook ............................................ 251
Ball coupling Folding in ....................................... 185
Folding out ..................................... 183
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................63
Basic settings see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS)
Display message ............................ 213
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)
Function/notes ................................ 65 Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 74
Important safety notes ....................73
Replacing ......................................... 74
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 282
Display message ............................ 220
Important safety notes ..................280
Jump starting ................................. 283
Belt
see Seat belt
Belt force limiters (activation) ...........39
Belt tensioner Activation ......................................... 39
Function .......................................... .47
Blind Spo tAssist
Activating/deactivating .................199
Display message ............................ 224
Notes/function .............................. 177
Trailer towing ................................. 179
Bonnet
Closing .......................................... .263
Display message ............................ 230
Opening ......................................... 262
Boot
see Tailgate
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 212
Notes ............................................. 315
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .66
Changin gbulbs .............................. 107
Display message ............................ 216
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 63
BAS .................................................. 63
BAS PLUS ........................................ 65
Brake fluid (notes) .........................315
Display message ............................ 206
Driving tips .................................... 146
Important safety notes ..................146
Parking brake ................................ 145
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away/tow-starting Index
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Setting for driving on the right/
left
................................................. 201
Switching on/off .............................. 97
DIRECT SELECTl ever
see Automatic transmission
Displa y(cleaning instructions) ........271
Display message General information .......................205
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........205
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play................................................ 266
Calling up (on-board computer) .....205
Driving systems ............................. 221
Engine ............................................ 219
Key ................................................ 231
Lights ............................................ .215
Safety systems .............................. 206
Tyres .............................................. 228
Vehicle .......................................... .229
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .198
Distance recorder see Trip meter
Distance warning signal
Activating/deactivating .................199
Function/notes ................................ 63
Warning lamps ............................... 241
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activatio ncondition s..................... 156
Cruise control leve r....................... 155
Deactivating ................................... 160
Display message ............................ 225
Displays in the multifunctio ndis-
play ................................................ 157
Drivin gtips .................................... 160
Function/notes .....................154, 155
Important safety notes ..................154
Selecting ........................................ 155
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 159
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 203
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .77
Central locking/unlocking (key) ......72
Control pane l................................... 35Display message
............................ 230
Emergency locking ........................... 78
Emergency unlocking .......................77
Important safety notes ....................76
Opening (from the inside) ................76
Drinks holder
see Cuph older
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 138
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ......135
Manual .......................................... .139
Driver's door
see Door
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Service24h .................................... 267
Symmetrical dipped bea m............... 96
Driving on flooded roads ..................148
Driving safety system BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .65
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....63
Distance warning signa l................... 63
Electronic Brake-force Distribu-
tion .................................................. 67
ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Important safety guidelines .............62
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......63
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
Adaptive brake lamps ......................66
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............63
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....66
Overview .......................................... 62
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TRO L................................................ 68
Driving system
Active Parking Assist .....................166
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................175
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 177
Cruise control ................................ 149
Display message ............................ 221
Distronic Plu s................................ 154
HOLD function ............................... 1628
Index

Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............310
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 275
Vehicle weights ................................. 317
Vents see Air vents
Video (DVD) ........................................ 196
Video DVD (on-board computer) ......196
VIN ...................................................... 310W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 233
Brakes ........................................... 233
Distance warning signa l................. 241
ESP ®
.............................................. 235
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 236
Fuel tank ........................................ 239
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 149
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................155
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) .........152
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................49
Reserve fuel ................................... 239
Seat bel t........................................ 231
SRS ................................................ 238
Warning triangle ................................ 274
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 231
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........302
Wheel chock ...................................... 299
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................298
Changing awheel .......................... 298
Checking ........................................ 293
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Cleaning (warning) .........................298
Emergency spare wheel .................304
Fitting anew wheel ........................ 301
Fitting awheel ............................... 298
Important safety notes ..................292
Removing awheel .......................... 301
Storing ........................................... 298
Tightening torque ........................... 302
Whee lsize/tyre size ...................... 302Windowbag
Display message ............................ 215
Operation ........................................ .43
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 269
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 119
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system .............265
Notes ............................................. 316
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................110
Rea rwindow wiper ........................ 109
Replacing the wiper blades ............109
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Winter operation
Important safety notes ..................294
Slippery road surfaces ...................149
Snow chains .................................. 295
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 203
M+S tyres ...................................... 294
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 269
Important safety notes ..................109
Replacing (on the rear window) .....110
Replacing (windscreen) ..................109
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 272
Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Index
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
L
Dipped-bea mhead-
lamps 97
;
÷
ESP® 235
=
K
Main-beam head-
lamps 99
?
!
Electric parkin gbrake
(red) 233
A
!
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 233
B
·
Distance warning 241
C
#!
Turn signals 98
D
6
SRS 238
E
ü
Seat belt 231 Function Page
F
%
Diesel engine: pre-
glow 127
G
?
Coolant 239
H
R
Rearf oglamp 98
I
N
Front foglamps 97
J
;
Engine diagnostics 238
K
æ
Reserve fuel 239
L
å
ESP®
OFF 235
M
!
ABS 233
N
J
Brakes 23330
Instrument clusterAt a glance

You secure each door individually with the
child-proof locks on the rear doors
.Adoor
secured with a child-proof lock cannot be
opened from inside the vehicle. When the
vehicle is unlocked, the door can be opened
from the outside.
X To activate: press the child-proof lock
lever up in the direction of arrow :.
X Make sure that the child-proof locks are
working properly.
X To deactivate: press the child-proof lock
lever down in the direction of arrow ;.
Override feature for the rear side win-
dows X
To activate/deactivate: press switch:.
Switch :is pushed in or extended. If the
switch has engaged, operation of the rear
side windows is disabled. Operation is then
only possible using the switches in the driv-
er's door. Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS (Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
R BAS (Brake AssistSystem)
R COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST (BAS
PLUS and distance warning signal)
R Adaptive brake lamps
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram) R
EBD ( electronic brake force distribution)
R STEER CONTROL Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The risk of an accident is significantly
increased by driving too fast. This is particu-
larly the case when cornering as well as on
wet or slippery roads or when driving too close
to the vehicle in front.
The driving safety systems described in this
section can neither reduce this risk nor over-
ride the laws of physics.
For this reason, always adapt your driving
style to the prevailing road and weather con-
ditions. Maintain sufficient distance from
other road users and objects on the road.
If you fail to adapt your driving style, the driv-
ing safety systems can neither reduce the risk
of accident nor override the laws of physics.
Driving safety systems are merely aids
designed to assist driving. You are responsi-
ble for the distance to the vehicle in front, for
vehicle speed and for braking in good time.
Always adapt your driving style to suit the
prevailing road and weather conditions as
well as the traffic conditions, and maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive
carefully.
i Please note that the driving safety sys-
tems described only work as effectively as
possible when there is adequate contact
between the tyres and the road surface.
Pay particular attention to the information
regarding tyres, recommended minimum
tyre tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and
tyres" section (Y page 292).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tyres (M+S tyres) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the driv-
ing safety systems described in this section
work as effectively as possible. 62
Driving safety systemsSafety

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If AB Sis faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. This limits the steerability of the vehi-
cle when braking and the braking distance
may increase.
If ABS is deactivated due to a malfunction,
then BAS and ESP are also deactivated. There
is an increased risk of your vehicle skidding in
certain situations.
You should always adapty our driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the vehi-
cle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 8 km/h
upwards, regardless of road-surface condi-
tions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even
when you only brake gently.
The yellow !ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition
is switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 62).
Brakes G
WARNING
Do not depress the brake pedal several times
in quick succession (pumping). Pumping the
brake pedal reduces the braking effect .You
might otherwise not be able to stop the vehi-
cle in time and could cause an accident.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and smoothly.
X If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking sit-
uation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force. If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica-
tion of hazardous road conditions and func-
tions as a reminder to take extra care while
driving.
BAS (Brake Assist)
G
WARNING
If BAS has malfunctioned, the braking system
remains available with full brake boosting
effect. However, braking force is not auto-
matically increased in emergency braking sit-
uations and the stopping distance may
increase.
X Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
BAS operates in emergency braking situa-
tions. If you depress the brake pedal quickly,
BAS automatically boosts the braking force,
thus shortening the stopping distance.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 62). COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
General notes COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST consists of
the BAS PLUS system and the distance warn-
ing signal, which are described in the follow-
ing.
Distance warning
G
WARNING
The distance warning signal cannot always
clearly identify objects and complex traffic
situations. Driving safety systems
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the rada
rsensor checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at slow speeds where there is no visible
damage to the fron tofthe vehicle.
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 62).
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus) G
WARNING
BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify
objects and complex traffic situations. BAS
PLUS cannot intervene in these cases.
There is a risk of an accident. Always pay
careful attention to the traffic situation and be
ready to brake. G
WARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R to stationary obstacles
R when cornering
As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in
critical situations. There is a risk of an acci-
dent. Always pay careful attention to the traf-
fic situation and be ready to brake.
BAS PLUS assists you in braking during haz-
ardous situations at speeds above 30 km/h
and uses the radar sensor system to evaluate
the traffic situation.
With the help of the radar sensor system, BAS
PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the
path of your vehicle for an extended period of
time.
Should you approach an obstacle and BAS
PLUS has detected a risk of collision, BAS
PLUS calculates the braking force necessary
to avoid a rear-end collision. Should you apply
the brakes forcefully, BAS PLUS will automat-
ically increase the braking force to a level
suitable for the traffic conditions. X
Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will work normally again if:
R you release the brake pedal.
R there is no longer any danger of a rear-end
collision.
R no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle.
BAS PLUS is then deactivated.
Vehicles with PRE-SAFE ®
:if BAS PLUS
requires particularly high brake pressure, pre-
ventative passenger protection measures
(PRE-SAFE ®
) are deployed simultaneously.
Up to vehicle speeds of around 250 km/h,
BAS PLUS is capable of reacting to moving
objects that have already been recognised as
such at least once over the period of obser-
vation. BAS PLUS does not react to stationary
obstacles.
If BAS PLUS is not available due to a malfunc-
tion in the radar sensor system, the brake
system remains available with full brake
boosting effect and BAS.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else cover-
ing the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radar sources
R the possibility of strong radar reflections,
for example, in multi-storey car parks
R a narrow vehicle travelling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle travelling in front on a different
line
Following damage to the front end of the vehi-
cle, have the configuration and operation of
the radar sensor checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at slow speeds where there is no visible
damage to the front of the vehicle.
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 62). Driving safety systems
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cialist workshop or to a col-
lection point for used batter-
ies.
Have the batteries changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Checking the battery X
Press the &or% button.
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamp :lights up briefly.
The battery is discharged if battery check
lamp :does not light up briefly.
X Change the battery (Y page 74).
i If the key battery is checked within the
signal receptio nrange of the vehicle, press-
ing the &or% button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
i You can get a battery in any qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Replacing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
X
Take the emergency key elemen tout of the
key (Y page 73). X
Press emergency key element ;into the
opening in the key in the direction of the
arrow until battery tray cover :opens.
When doing so, do no thold cover :shut.
X Remove battery tray cover :. X
Repeatedly tap the key against your palm
until battery =falls out.
X Insert the new battery with the positive ter-
minal facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth
to do so.
X Make sure that the surface of the battery is
free from lint, grease and all other forms of
contamination.
X Insert the front tabs of battery tray
cover :and then press to close it.
X Insert the emergency key element into the
key.
X Check the function of all key buttons on the
vehicle. 74
KeyOpening and closing

i
If depressing the brake pedalt he first
time does not activate the HOLD function,
wait briefly and then try again.
Deactivating the HOLD function The HOLD function is deactivated automati-
cally if:
R you accelerate and the transmission is in
position Dor R.
R you shift the transmission to position P.
R you depress the brake pedal again with a
certain amount of pressure until ëdis-
appears from the multifunction display.
R you secure the vehicle using the electric
parking brake.
R you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
i After a time, the electric parking brake
secures the vehicle and relieves the service
brake.
The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if the HOLD function is activa-
ted and:
R the driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
R the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
R a system fault occurs.
R the power supply is not sufficient.
If a fault occurs, then the transmission may
be shifted into position Pautomatically. PARKTRONIC
Important safety notes G
WARNING
PARKTRONIC is only an aid and may not
detect all obstacles. It is not a substitute for
attentive driving.
You are always responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your imme-
diate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring. You could otherwise endanger
yourself and others.
G
WARNING
Make sure that no persons or animals are in
the manoeuvring range. Otherwise, they
could be injured.
! When parking, pay particular attention to
objects above or below the sensors, such
as flower pots or trailer drawbars. PARK-
TRONIC does not detect such objects when
they are in the immediate vicinity of the
vehicle. You could damage the vehicle or
the objects.
The sensors may not detect snow and
objects which absorb ultrasonic sources.
Ultrasonic sources, such as an automatic
car wash, a lorry's compressed-air brakes
or a pneumatic drill, could cause PARK-
TRONIC to malfunction.
PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on
uneven terrain.
PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid with
ultrasonic sensors. It indicates visually and
audibly the distance between your vehicle
and an object.
PARKTRONIC is activated automatically if
you:
R switch on the ignition
R shift to position D,Ror Non vehicles with
automatic transmission
R release the electric parking brake
PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above
18 km/h. It is reactivated at lower speeds.
PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your
vehicle using six sensors in the front bumper
and four sensors in the rear bumper. Driving systems
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