headlamp 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

Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
Calling up a fault see Displa ymessages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Automatic car wash .......................267
Carpets .......................................... 272
Display ........................................... 271
Exhaus tpipe .................................. 271
Exterior lighting ............................. 270
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 272
High-pressure cleaner .................... 268
Interior ........................................... 271
Matt paintwork .............................. 269
Notes ............................................. 267
Paint .............................................. 268
Plastic trim .................................... 271
Reversing camera ..........................270
Roof lining ...................................... 272
Seat bel t........................................ 272
Seat cover ..................................... 272
Sensors ......................................... 270
Steering wheel ............................... 272
Trim pieces .................................... 272
Washing by hand ........................... 268
Wheels ........................................... 268
Windows ........................................ 269
Wiper blades .................................. 269
Wooden trim .................................. 272
Car key
see Key
Car wash (care) ................................. 267
Cell phone see Mobile phone
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 203
Locking/unlocking (key ).................. 72
Centre console
Lowe rsection .................................. 33
Uppe rsection .................................. 32Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 107
Cornering light function .................106
Dipped-bea mheadlamps ............... 105
Important safety notes ..................103
Licence plate lighting .....................108
Main-beam headlamps ................... 106
Overview of bul btypes .................. 104
Parking lamps (front) .....................106
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 105
Standing lamps .............................. 106
Tai llamps ...................................... 107
Turn signals (front) ......................... 106
Turn signals (rear) ..........................107
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................61
Rea rdoors ....................................... 61
Children
Fastening seat belts ......................... 54
In the vehicle ................................... 47
Restraint systems ............................ 47
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................49
Integrated ........................................ 53
Integrated, ICS padded pla ytable ....55
Integrated, side head restraints .......56
Integrated, storing ........................... 57
ISOFIX .............................................. 51
On the front-passenger sea t............ 49
Problem (malfunction) .....................53
Recommendations ...........................60
Suitable positions ............................ 58
Top Tether ....................................... 51
Cigarette lighter ................................ 257
Cleaning Trailer tow hitch ............................. 271
Climate control
Controlling automatically ...............118
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculatio nmode) ................. 121
Cooling with aird ehumidification..117
Demisting the windows .................. 120
Demisting the windscreen .............119
Important safety notes ..................114
Indicator lamp ................................ 118
Notes on using THERMATIC auto-
matic climate control .....................1156
Index

Notes on using THERMOTRONIC
automatic climate control
..............116
Overview of systems ......................114
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 118
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 121
Setting the aird istribution.............118
Setting the airflow .........................119
Setting the airv ents...................... 122
Setting the temperature ................118
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 121
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Switching residual hea ton/off ......122
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 120
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 119
THERMATIC automatic climate
control ........................................... 115
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control .....................116
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
COLLISIO NPREVENTION ASSIST .......63
COMAND Online see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ............................98
Constant headlamp mode see Daytime driving lights
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 193
Convenience closing feature ..............81
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 121
Convenience opening feature ............81
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 265
Display message ............................ 219
Notes ............................................. 316
Temperature gauge ........................ 188
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 106Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ............................. 100
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 103
Cruise control Activation conditions .....................150
Cruise control leve r....................... 149
Deactivating ................................... 151
Display message ............................ 227
Driving system ............................... 149
Important safety notes ..................149
LIM indicator lamp .........................149
Selecting ........................................ 150
Setting aspeed .............................. 151
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 150
Cup holder
Centr econsole .............................. 255
Important safety notes ..................255
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 256 D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 218
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 201
Switching on/off (switch) ................97
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board com-
puter )............................................. 202
Interior lighting .............................. 202
Diagnostics connection ......................22
Diesel ................................................. .313
Diesel particle filter ..........................146
Digital speedometer .........................193
Dipped-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 105
Display message ............................ 215
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) .......................................... 96 Index
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G
Gear or selectorl ever (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 272
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........308
Glove compartment ..........................245 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ........................99
Headlamp Cleaning system (function) ..............98
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 316
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 102
Topping up the cleaning system ....265
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 88
Adjusting (electrically). ....................89
Adjusting (manually). .......................88
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 89
Fitting/removing (rear) ....................89
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners ....................268
Hill start assist .................................. 129
HOLD function Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ............................. 162 I
ICS padded play table .........................55
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 68
Indicator and warning lamps Coolant .......................................... 239
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 241
Engine diagnostics .........................238
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 216
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 28
Settings ......................................... 200
Warning and indicator lamps ...........30
Instrument cluster lighting ................28
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Integrated child seat
ICS padded pla ytable ...................... 55
Important safety guidelines .............53
Side hea drestraints ........................ .56
Storing, IC Spadded play table and
side head restraint s......................... 57
Intelligen tLight System
Activating/deactivatin g................. 201
Display message ............................ 218
Overview .......................................... 99
Setting the dipped-bea mhead-
lamps for driving on the right/left .201
Interior lighting ................................. 102
Automatic control system ..............103
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 202
Emergency lighting ........................103
Manual control ............................... 103
Overview ........................................ 102
Reading lamp ................................. 102
Interior motion sensor ........................69
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....51 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 275
Using ............................................. 299
Jump start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ......................283 K
Key Changing the battery .......................74
Checking the battery .......................74
Convenience closing feature ............81
Convenience opening feature ..........81
Display message ............................ 231
Door central locking/unlocking .......72 Index
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Emergency key element ................... 73
Important safety note s.................... 72
Loss ................................................. 75
Modifying the programming .............73
Positions (ignition lock) .................127
Problem (malfunction) .....................75
Starting the engine ........................127
Keyp ositions (ignition lock) ............127
Kickdown Driving tips .................................... 137
Manual drive program ....................140
Kneebag ............................................... 42L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................199
Display message ............................ 223
Function/informatio n.................... 180
Lane package ..................................... 177
Lashing eyelets ................................. 251
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 217
Licence plate lighting Changing bulbs .............................. 108
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Ligh tSystem ........................ 201
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off .......202
Active light function .......................100
Automatic headlamp mode ..............97
Cornering light function .................100
Dipped-bea mheadlamps ................. 97
Display message ............................ 215
Driving abroad ................................. 96
Foglamps ......................................... 97
Foglamps (extended range) ...........100
Hazard warning lamps .....................99
Headlamp flasher ............................. 99
Headlamp range .............................. 98
Ligh tswitc h..................................... 96
Main-beam headlamps ..................... 99
Motorway mode ............................. 100Parking lamps
.................................. 96
Rea rfoglamp ................................... 98
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 202
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) .201
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) .......................97
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 202
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........202
Turn signals ..................................... 98
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......218
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 149
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 155
Variabl eSPEEDTRONIC .................152
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................244
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 77
Emergency locking ........................... 78
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 77
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 203
Luggage compartment cover ...........251
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 248
Important safety notes ..................248
Notes on use ................................. 250
Luggage compartment floor
Adjusting the height ....................... 254
opening/closing ............................ 253
stowage well, unde r....................... 253
Luggage net ....................................... 247
Lumbar support Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t.................................................. 9012
Index

M
M+S tyres .......................................... .294
Main-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 106
Display message ............................ 217
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 101
Switching on/off .............................. 99
Manual transmission
Engaging revers egear ................... 134
Gea rlever ...................................... 133
Pulling away ................................... 128
Shifting to neutra l.......................... 134
Shift recommendatio n................... 134
Starting the engine ........................127
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) ..269
Memory card (audio) .........................196
Memory function ................................. 94
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .205
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 309
Installatio n..................................... 309
Menu (on-board computer) ............196
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 258
Transmission output (maximum) .... 309
see Telephone
Modifying the programming (key) .....73
MOExtended tyres .............................276
Motorway mode ................................ 100
MP3 Operating ...................................... .196
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 190
Permanent displa y......................... 201
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .189
Overview .......................................... 31 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............194
see separate operating instructions
Notes on running in anew vehicle ..126 O
Occupant safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 47
Important safety notes ....................38
Odometer ........................................... 193
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 198
Convenience submenu ..................204
Displaying a service message ........266
Display messages ..........................205
Factory setting submenu ...............204
Important safety notes ..................188
Ligh tsubmenu ............................... 201
Menu overview .............................. 192
Message memory .......................... 205
Navigation menu ............................ 194
Operating vide oDVD ..................... 196
Operation ....................................... 189
Service menu ................................. 200
Settings menu ............................... 200
Standard displa y............................ 193
Telephone menu ............................ 196
Vehicle submenu ........................... 203
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 107
Operating safety Diagnostics connection ...................22
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........188
Overhead control panel ......................34
Override feature Rea rside windows ........................... 62 Index
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Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors
G
WARNING
If inciden tlight fro mheadlamps is prevented
from striking the sensor in the rear-view mir-
ror, for instance, by luggage piled too high in
the vehicle, the mirror's automatic anti-dazzle
function will not operate.
Incident light could then blind you. This may
distract you from the traffic conditions and,
as a result, you may cause an accident.
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
dazzle mode if the ignition is switched on and
inciden tlight fro mheadlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-dazzle mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior light-
ing is switched on. Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this posi-
tion. X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the key is in position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press button ;for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side. X
Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use adjustment button =to adjust the
exterior mirror .You should see the rear
wheel and the kerb in the exterior mirror.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving posi-
tion.
i You can also store the parking position
using memory button M?.
X Make sure that the key is in position
2in the ignition lock.
X With the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, use adjust-
ment button =to adjust the exterior
mirror. You should see the rear wheel
and the kerb in the exterior mirror.
X Press memory button M? and one of
the arrows on adjustment button =
within three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the
exterior mirror does not move.
If the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps.
Calling up astore dparking position set-
ting X
Tur nthe key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side with the corresponding but-
ton (Y page 91).
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position. Mirrors
93Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available to your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-
specific deviations are possible. Please
note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all features described. This also
applies to safety-relevan tsystems and
functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 22).Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
Fo rreasons of safety, Mercedes-Benzr ecom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched
on even during the daytime. In some coun-
tries, operation of the headlamps varies due
to legal requirements and self-imposed obli-
gations. Notes on driving abroad
To convert to symmetrical dipped beam
when driving abroad: switch the headlamps
to symmetrical dipped beam in countries in
which traffic drives on the opposite side of the
road to the country where the vehicle is reg-
istered. This prevents glare to oncoming traf-
fic. When using symmetrical lights, the edge
of the carriageway is not lit as widely and as
far ahead as normal.
Convert the headlamps as close to the border
as possible before driving in these countries
(Y page 201).
Convert to asymmetrical dipped beam
after returning: convert the headlamps back
to asymmetrical dipped beam as soon as pos-
sible after crossing the border when returning
(Y page 201). If the headlamps are converted to symmetri-
cal dipped beam, the "motorway mode" and
"extended range foglamps" functions (Intelli-
gent Light System) are not available. Light switch
Operation Example
1W
Left-hand parking lamps
2X Right-hand parking lamps
3T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-
ment cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
driving lights
5L Dipped-beam/main-beam head-
lamps
BR Rear foglamp
CN Foglamps 4
The turn signals, main-beam headlamps and
the headlamp flasher are operated using the
combination switch (Y page 98).
! If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the side lamps or parking lamps
are automatically switched off to enable
the nexte ngine start. Always park your
vehicle safely and sufficiently li taccording
to legal standards. Avoid the continuous
use of the Tside lamps for several
hours. If possible, switch on the Xright
or the Wleft parking lamp.
4 Only vehicles with front foglamps have the "Foglamps "function. 96
Exterior lightingLights and windscreen wipers

The exterior lighting (except the side lamps/
parking lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the key in posi-
tion 0
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to Ã.
Dipped-beam headlamps X
To switch on the dipped-beam head-
lamps: turn the key in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Daytime driving lights You can activate or deactivate the daytime
driving lights function using the on-board
computer (Y page 201).
X Daytime driving lights: activate the day-
time driving lights function using the on-
board computer.
X Turn the light switch to Ã.
When the engine is on: depending on the
ambient light conditions, the daytime driv-
ing lights or the parking and dipped-beam
headlamps are switched on.
When the dipped-beam headlamps are
switched on, the Lindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Automatic headlamp mode G
WARNING
If the light switch is set to Ã, the dipped-
beam headlamps will not come on automati-
cally if it is foggy. This could endanger you and
others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
L in fog. The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
X To switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to Ã.
Key in position 1in the ignition lock: the
side lamps are switched on or off automat-
ically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
With the engine running: depending on the
brightness of the ambient light, the daytime
driving lights 5
or the dipped-beam head-
lamps are switched on or off automatically.
When the dipped-beam headlamps are
switched on, the Lindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Front foglamps and rear foglamp Foglamps
Only vehicles with frontf
oglamps have the
"Foglamps" function. G
WARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to Lbefore you
start your journey. Your vehicle may other-
wise not be visible and you could endanger
yourself and others.
X To switch on the foglamps: turn the key
in the ignition lock to position 2or start the
engine.
X Turn the light switch to T,Lor
Ã.
X Press the Nbutton.
The green Nindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
X To switch off the front foglamps: press
the N button.
The green Nindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
5 Only if daytime driving lights have been activated via the on-board computer. Exterior lighting
97Lights and windscreen wipers Z

Rear foglamp
X To switch on the rear foglamp: turn the
key in the ignition lock to position 2or start
the engine.
X Turn the light switch to LorÃ.
X Press the Rbutton.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear foglamp: press the
R button.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Vehicles with front foglamps: when the light
switch is in the Tposition, the rea rfog-
lamp can only be switched on if the foglamps
(without dipped-beam headlamps) are
switched on.
Adjusting the headlam prange (halogen
headlamps) The headlamp range control allows you to
adjust the cone of light from the headlamps
to sui tthe vehicle load. Headlamp range control
g
Driver's seat and front-passenger seat
occupied
1 Driver's seat, front-passenger seat and
rear seats occupied
2 Driver's seat, front-passenger seat and
rear seats occupied, luggage compart-
ment laden
3 Driver's and front-passenger seats occu-
pied and maximum permissible rear axle
load utilised, e.g. when towing a trailer X
Start the engine.
X Turn the headlamp range control to the
position which corresponds to the load in
your vehicle.
Headlampc leaning system The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is oper-
ated five times while the lights are on and the
engine is running (Y
page 108). When you
switch off the ignition, the automatic head-
lamp cleaning syste mis reset and counting is
resumed from 0. Combination switch
Turn signals :
Main-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= Headlamp flasher
? Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;or?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ;or?. 98
Exterior lightingLights and windscreen wipers