key battery MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK 2014 Owners Manual

Switching off the alarm .................... 80
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 244
Display message ............................ 271
Function/note s............................. 216
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 239
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 268
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 165
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 164
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 264
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 50
Problems ......................................... 54
System self-test ............................... 52
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 123
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 173
Automatic drive program ............... 174
Changing gear ............................... 173
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 170
Drive program display .................... 170
Driving tips .................................... 173
Emergency running mode .............. 177
Engaging drive position .................. 172
Engaging neutral ............................ 171
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 171
Engaging reverse gear ................... 171
Engaging the park position ............ 170
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 173
Kickdown ....................................... 173
Manual drive progra m.................... 175
Overview ........................................ 169
Problem (fault) ............................... 177
Program selector button ................ 174
Pulling away ................................... 162
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 174
Trailer towing ................................. 174
Transmission position display ........ 170 Transmission positions .................. 172
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 177
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................. 151
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 151
Display message ............................ 282
Remote control .............................. 151
Setting ........................................... 248
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Important safety notes .................. 150
Problem (display message) ............ 155
Setting the departure time ............. 153
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ................. 151
Activating/deactivating (on the
centre console ).............................. 151
Remote control .............................. 151
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 396 B
Bag hook ............................................ 305
Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 228
Folding ou t..................................... 226
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 74
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 89
Replacing ......................................... 90
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 341
Display message ............................ 269
Important safety notes .................. 338
Jump starting ................................. 342
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 54
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 245
Display message ............................ 272
Notes/function .............................. 221
Trailer towing ................................. 222
Bonnet
Closing ........................................... 319 Index
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Jack Storage location ............................3 33
Using ............................................. 363
Jump starting (engine) ......................342 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 90
Checking the battery ....................... 90
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Convenience opening feature .......... 99
Display message ............................ 283
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 87
Emergency key element ................... 89
Important safety notes .................... 86
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 88
Loss ................................................. 91
Modifying the programming ............. 88
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 159
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91
Starting the engine ........................ 162
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 159
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 159
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 99
Deactivation ..................................... 87
Locking ............................................ 87
Unlocking ......................................... 87
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .173
Manual drive program .................... 176
Kneebag ............................................... 48 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 245
Display message ............................ 272
Function/informatio n.................... 223
Lane package ..................................... 220
Lashing eyelets ................................. 305 Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 266
Licence plate lighting
Changing bulbs .............................. 133
Light sensor (display message) ....... 268
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 126
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 123
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 123
Driving abroad ............................... 122
Foglamps ....................................... 123
Hazard warning lamps ................... 125
Headlamp flasher ........................... 125
Headlamp range ............................ 124
Light switch ................................... 122
Main-beam headlamp s................... 125
Misted up headlamp s.................... 127
Parking lamps ................................ 124
Rear foglamp ................................. 123
Setting exterior lighting ................. 122
Side lamps ..................................... 124
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 246
Turn signals ................................... 125
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 189
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 194
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 191
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 298
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 95
Emergency locking ........................... 96
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 94
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 247
Luggage compartment cover
Fitting/removing ........................... 306
Important safety notes .................. 306
Notes/function .............................. 306 12
Index

X
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor sur-
face :or;.
Make sure that you do not touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ;for an exten-
ded period.
For further information on the convenience closing feature (Y page 99).X
To unlock the tailgate: pull the tailgate
handle.
Deactivating and activating If you do not intend to use the vehicle for an
extended period of time, you can deactivate
KEYLESS-GO. The key will then use very little power, thereby conserving battery power. For
the purposes of activation/deactivation, the
vehicle does not have to be nearby. X
To deactivate: press the&button on
the key twice in rapid succession.
The battery check lamp of the key
(Y page 90) lights up twice briefly and
KEYLESS-GO is deactivated.
X To activate: press any button on the key or
insert the key into the ignition lock.
KEYLESS-GO and all of its associated fea-
tures are available again. KEYLESS-GO start function
Bear in mind that the engine can be started by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a key
in the vehicle. Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system. This means that only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the
vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you fre-
quently travel alone.
X To change the setting: simultaneously
press the %and& buttons for
approximately 6 seconds until the battery
check lamp (Y page 90) flashes twice.
i If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the vehi- cle, pressing the &or% button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
The key now functions as follows:
X To unlock the driver's door: press the
% button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the%but-
ton twice.
X To lock centrally: press the&button. 88
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The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol-
lows:
X To unlock the driver's door: touch the
inner surface of the door handle on the
driver's door.
X To unlock centrally: touch the inner sur-
face of the door handle on the front-
passenger door or the rear door.
X To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles.
X To restore the factory settings: simulta-
neously press the %and& buttons
for approximately 6 seconds until the bat-
tery check lamp flashes twice
(Y page 90). Emergency key element
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the key or KEYLESS-GO, use
the emergency key element.
If you use the emergency key element to
unlock and open the driver's door or the tail-
gate, the anti-theft alarm system will be trig-
gered (Y page 80).
There are several ways to deactivate the
alarm:
X To deactivate the alarm with the key:
press the %or& button on the key.
or
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or
X To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESS-
GO: press the Start/Stop button in the igni-
tion lock. The key must be in the vehicle.
or
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO. The key must be outside the vehicle.
If you unlock the vehicle using the emergency
key element, the fuel filler flap will not be
unlocked automatically. X
To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the
key into the ignition lock.
Removing the emergency key element X
Push release catch :in the direction of
the arrow and, at the same time, remove
emergency key element ;from the key.
Further information about:
R unlocking the driver's door (Y page 95)
R unlocking the luggage compartment
(Y page 97)
R locking the vehicle (Y page 96)
Inserting the emergency key element X
Push emergency key element ;com-
pletely into the key until it engages and
release catch :is back in its basic posi-
tion. Battery of the key
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan- ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in
severe health problems. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. Key
89Opening and closing Z

H
Environmental note Batteries contain pollutants.
It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish.
They must be collected sep-
arately and disposed of in anenvironmentally responsible
recycling system. Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible
manner. Take discharged
batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or to a col-
lection point for used batter-
ies.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the battery replaced at a qualified specialist
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 Replace the battery (Y page 90).
i If the key battery is checked within the
signal reception range of the vehicle, press- ing the &or% button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
i You can obtain a battery from any quali-
fied specialist workshop. Replacing the battery You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
X Take the emergency key element out of the
key (Y page 89). 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 not hold 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 of lint, grease and other contamina-
tion.
X Insert the front tabs of battery tray cover :
and then press to close it.
X Insert emergency key element into the key
(Y page 89).
X Check the function of all key buttons on the
vehicle. 90
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Problems with the key
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions You cannot lock or
unlock the vehicle
using the key. The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO start func-
tion: try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote con-
trol function of the key. Point the tip of the key at the driver's
door handle from close range and press the %/& button.
If this does not work: X Check the key battery (Y page 90) and replace if necessary
(Y page 90).
X Unlock (Y page 95) or lock (Y page 96) the vehicle using the
emergency key element. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO start func-
tion: try again to lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote con-
trol function of the key. Point the tip of the key at the driver's
door handle from close range and press the %/& button.
If this does not work: X Unlock (Y page 95) or lock (Y page 96) the vehicle using the
emergency key element. The key is faulty.
X Unlock (Y page 95) or lock (Y page 96) the vehicle using the
emergency key element.
X Have the key checked at a qualified specialist workshop. You can no longer lock
or unlock the vehicle
using KEYLESS-GO. The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Check the key battery (Y page 90) and replace if necessary
(Y page 90).
If this does not work: X Unlock (Y page 95) or lock (Y page 96) the vehicle using the
emergency key element. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Unlock (Y page 95) or lock (Y page 96) the vehicle using the
emergency key element. Key
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions There is a fault with KEYLESS-GO.
X Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of
the key.
X Have the vehicle and key checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If the vehicle can also not be locked/unlocked using the remote
control function:
X Unlock (Y page 95) or lock (Y page 96) the vehicle using the
emergency key element.
X Have the vehicle and key checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. The engine cannot be
started using the key. The on-board voltage is too low
X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 341).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 342).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine cannot be
started using the Start/
Stop button. The key is
in the vehicle. The vehicle is locked.
X Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again. The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X Check the key battery (Y page 90) and replace if necessary
(Y page 90).
If this does not work: X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. 92
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The system automatically switches from level
3 to level 2after approximately eight
minutes.
The system automatically switches from level 2 to level 1after approximately ten minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X To switch on: press button:repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off. Seats
113Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Problems with the seat heating
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The seat heating has
switched off prema-
turely or cannot be
switched on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con-
sumers are switched on.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window heating or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating will
switch back on automatically. Steering wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine. G
WARNING
Children could become trapped by the steer-
ing wheel if they adjust it. There is a risk of
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. Adjusting the steering wheel
G
WARNING
The steering wheel may move unexpectedly if you adjust it while driving. This could cause
you to lose control of the vehicle. There is a
risk of an accident.
Make sure that the steering wheel is locked
before driving off. Never unlock the steering
wheel when the vehicle is in motion. :
Release lever
; To adjust the steering wheel height
= To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
X Push release lever :down completely.
The steering column is unlocked.
X Adjust the steering wheel to the desired
position.
X Push release lever :up completely.
The steering column is locked.
X Check if the steering column is locked.
When doing so, try to push the steering
wheel up or down or try to move it in the
fore-and-aft direction. 114
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Folding the exterior mirrors in/out elec-
trically X
Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X Briefly press button :.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while driving. They
could otherwise vibrate.
i If you are driving faster than 47 km/h, you
can no longer fold in the exterior mirrors.
Resetting the exterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or com-
pletely discharged, the exterior mirrors must
be reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise
not fold in when you select the "Fold in mir-
rors when locking" function in the on-board
computer (Y page 249).
X Turn the key to position 1in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X Briefly press button :.
Folding the exterior mirrors in/out
automatically If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated in the on-board computer
(Y page 249): R
the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the out-
side
R the exterior mirrors fold out again automat-
ically as soon as you unlock the vehicle and
then open the driver's or front-passenger
door
i If the exterior mirrors have been folded in
manually, they do not fold out.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position (forwards or backwards), proceed as
follows:
X Vehicles without electrically folding
exterior mirrors: manually move the exte-
rior mirror into the correct position.
X Vehicles with electrically folding exte-
rior mirrors: press and hold mirror-folding
button (Y page 116) until you hear a click
and the mirror engages in position audibly.
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Y page 115). Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors
G
WARNING
Electrolyte may escape if the glass of an auto- matic anti-dazzle mirror breaks. Electrolyte is
harmful and causes irritation. It must not
come into contact with your skin, eyes, res-
piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with electrolyte,
observe the following:
R immediately rinse off electrolyte from your
skin with water.
R immediately and thoroughly rinse electro-
lyte out of eyes using clean water.
R if electrolyte is swallowed, immediately
rinse out your mouth thoroughly. Do not
induce vomiting. 116
MirrorsSeats, steering wheel and
mirrors