park assist MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS 2013 Owners Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 20 At
ag lance ........................................... 25 Safety
................................................... 35 Opening/closing
................................. 67 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....83 Lights and windshield wipers
............95 Climate control
................................. 113 Driving and parking
..........................125 On-board computer and displays
....177 Stowage and features
......................229 Maintenance and care
......................259 Breakdown assistance
.....................273 Wheels and tires
............................... 291 Technical data
................................... 321 Contents
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 Vsocket
see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 194
Function/notes ................................ 59
Important safety notes ....................59
Warning lamp ................................. 220
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................118
Active Parking Assist Display message ............................ 211
Function/notes ............................. 165
Important safety notes ..................164
Active Service System
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist Display message ............................ 201
Function/notes ................................ 61
Adaptive brake lamps .........................63
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes ............................. 100
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Additional speedometer ...................189
Additives (engine oil) ........................327
Airb ags
Deployment ..................................... 37
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 41
Important safety notes ....................39
Knee bag .......................................... 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 38
Side impact airb ag.......................... 42
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 42
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airv ents
Important safet ynotes .................. 123
Rea r............................................... 124
Setting ........................................... 123Setting the center air vents
...........123
Setting the side air vents ...............124
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-theft system
Interio rmotion sensor ..................... 66
Ashtray ............................................... 242
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 187
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........264
Hiding a service message ..............264
Notes ............................................. 264
Resetting the service interval
display. .......................................... 264
Service message ............................ 264
Special service requirements ......... 265
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................65
Function .......................................... .65
Switching off the alarm ....................65
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................188
Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes ............................. 171
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....185
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 205
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 129
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................129
Automatic headlamp mode ................97 4
Index

Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ...............136
Changing gear. .............................. 135
DIRECT SELECT leve r..................... 133
Display message ............................ 215
Drive program displa y.................... 133
Driving tips .................................... 135
Emergency running mode ..............139
Engaging drive position .................. 134
Engaging neutra l............................ 134
Engaging revers egear ................... 134
Engaging the par kposition ............ 133
Kickdow n....................................... 135
Manual drive program ....................136
Overview ........................................ 132
Problem (malfunction) ...................139
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 135
Pulling away ................................... 127
Starting the engine ........................127
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......136
Transmission position display. .......133
Transmission positions ..................134
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 139 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 107
Display message ............................ 205
Bag hook ............................................ 237
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................60
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 70
Important safety notes ....................70
Replacing ......................................... 70
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 281
Display message ............................ 208
Important safety notes ..................279
Jump starting ................................. 283
Belt force limiters (activation) ...........37
Blinds see Roller sunblind
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................188
Notes/function .............................. 173Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 200
Notes ............................................. 327
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .63
Changin gbulbs .............................. 107
Display message ............................ 203
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 59
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................61
BAS .................................................. 60
Brake fluid (notes) .........................327
Display message ............................ 194
Driving tips .................................... 146
Important safety notes ..................146
Maintenance .................................. 147
Parking brake ................................ 142
Warning lamp ................................. 220
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
Calling up a malfunction see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 271
Car wash ........................................ 265
Display ........................................... 269
Exhaust pip e.................................. 269
Exterior lights ................................ 268
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 270
Interior ........................................... 269
Matte finish ................................... 267
Notes ............................................. 265
Paint .............................................. 267
Plastic trim .................................... 269
Power washer ................................ 266
Rea rview camera .......................... 269
Roof lining ...................................... 271
Seat belt. ....................................... 271 Index
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Display message
............................ 211
Displays in the multifunction
display. .......................................... 155
Driving tips .................................... 158
Function/notes ............................. 153
Important safety notes ..................152
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 157
Warning lamp ................................. 228
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 191
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .74
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .68
Control panel ................................... 33
Display message ............................ 217
Emergency locking ........................... 75
Emergency unlocking .......................75
Important safety notes ....................73
Opening (from inside) ......................74
Drinking and driving .........................144
Drinks holder see Cuph older
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 136
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ......133
Manual .......................................... .136
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................265
Symmetrical low bea m.................... 96
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads ..................149
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......59
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................61
Adaptive brake lamps ......................63
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............60
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....60
Distance warning function ...............60
Electronic brake force distribution ...64
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 63ETS (Electronic Traction System)
.....63
Important safety information ...........59
Overview .......................................... 59
STEER CONTROL ............................. 64
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist .....................164
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................171
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 173
Cruise control ................................ 150
Display message ............................ 209
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 152
HOLD function ............................... 160
Lane Keeping Assist ......................174
Lane Tracking package ..................173
PARKTRONI C................................. 161
Rea rview camera .......................... 168
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................135
Brakes ........................................... 146
Break-in period .............................. 126
Checking brake lining thickness ....148
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 158
Downhill gradient ........................... 146
Drinking and driving .......................144
Driving abroad ................................. 96
Driving in winter ............................ .149
Driving on flooded road s................ 149
Driving on wet road s...................... 149
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 145
Fuel ................................................ 144
General .......................................... 144
Hydroplaning ................................. 149
Icy road surfaces ........................... 149
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads. .................................. 147
Snow chains .................................. 295
Symmetrical low beam. ...................96
Wet road surface ........................... 147
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......185
DVD video (on-board computer) ......186 8
Index

Flat tire
MOExtended tires ..........................275
Preparing the vehicle .....................275
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 276
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................ .258
Fog lamps Extended range .............................. 100
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Folding table ...................................... 232
Front fog lamps Display message ............................ 204
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrestf orward/
back ............................................... 233
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 326
Consumption statistics ..................182
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 183
Displaying the range ......................183
Driving tips .................................... 144
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 325
Important safety notes ..................324
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .325
Problem (malfunction) ...................141
Refueling ........................................ 139
Tank content/reserve fuel .............325
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 140
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 183
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 325
Problem (malfunction) ...................141
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 288
Before changing ............................. 288
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 288
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 288
Important safety notes ..................287 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................256
Important safety notes ..................253
Opening/closing the garage door ..256
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 254
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 270
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........322
Glove box ........................................... 231 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ........................99
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....263
Cleaning system (capacity )............ 329
Cleaning system (function) ..............99
Cleaning system (notes) ................328
Fogging up ..................................... 101
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 87
Adjusting (electrically). ....................87
Adjusting (manually). .......................87
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 87
Installing/removing (rear) ................88
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 105
Display message ............................ 204
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 100
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Hill start assist .................................. 128
HOLD function Deactivating ................................... 161
Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes ............................. 160
Hood
Closing .......................................... .261
Display message ............................ 217
Opening ......................................... 26010
Index

Hydroplaning
..................................... 149I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 65
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 189
Warning and indicator lamps ...........28
Instrument cluster lighting ..............178
Interior lighting ................................. 101
Automatic control ..........................102
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 191
Emergency lighting ........................102
Manual control ............................... 102
Overview ........................................ 101
Reading lamp ................................. 101
Interior motion sensor ........................66 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 274
Using ............................................. 313
Jump starting (engine) ......................283 K
Kickdown Driving tips .................................... 135
Manual drive program ....................137
Knee bag .............................................. 42L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................188
Display message ............................ 210
Function/informatio n.................... 174
Lane Tracking package .....................173
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 51License plate lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 109
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 204
Light function ,active
Display message ............................ 205
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interio rlighting delayed switch-off .191
Automatic headlamp mode ..............97
Cornering light function ...................99
Display message ............................ 202
Driving abroad ................................. 96
Fog lamps ........................................ 97
Fog lamps (extended) ....................100
Hazard warning lamps .....................99
High beamf lasher ............................ 99
High-beam headlamps .....................98
Ligh tswitc h..................................... 96
Low-beam headlamps ......................97
Parking lamps .................................. 98
Rea rfog lamp .................................. 98
Standing lamps ................................ 98
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 190
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ......................97
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 190
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........190
Turn signals ..................................... 98
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......205
Loading guidelines ............................230
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 74
Emergency locking ........................... 75
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 74 Index
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On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 187
Audi omenu ................................... 185
Convenience submenu ..................192
Displaying a service message ........264
Display messages ..........................193
Factory settings submenu .............192
Important safety notes ..................178
Lighting submenu .......................... 190
Menu overview .............................. 182
Message memory .......................... 193
Navigation menu ............................ 184
Operation ....................................... 180
Service menu ................................. 189
Settings menu ............................... 189
Standard display. ........................... 182
Telephone menu ............................ 186
Trip menu ...................................... 182
Vehicle submenu ........................... 191
Video DVD operation. ....................186
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 106
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........179
Overhead control panel ......................32
Override feature Rea rside windows ........................... 58 P
Pain tcode number ............................ 323
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...267
Panic alarm .......................................... 36
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 81
Problem (malfunction) .....................82
Resetting ......................................... 81
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................80
Parcel net ........................................... 233
Parking ............................................... 141
Important safety notes ..................141
Parking brake ................................ 142Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 92
Rea
rview camera .......................... 168
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................164
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 197
Electric parking brake ....................142
Warning lamp ................................. 225
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ......105
PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating .................163
Driving system ............................... 161
Function/notes ............................. 161
Important safety notes ..................161
Problem (malfunction) ...................164
Range of the sensors .....................162
Warning displa y............................. 162
PASSENGE RAIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 50
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .269
Power washers .................................. 266
Power windows see Side windows
Product information ............................20
Program selector button ..................135
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 20
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................127 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........23 R
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................192
Display message ............................ 209
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 185
see separate operating instructions Index
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Braking
X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking
situatio nis 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
indication of hazardous road conditions, and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving. BAS (Brake AssistS
ystem)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 59). G
WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. 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.B AS is deactivated.COLLISIONP
REVENTIONASSIST
General notes COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST consists of
the Adaptive Brake Assist and the distance
warning function, which are described in the
following. Distance warning function Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 59). G
WARNING
The distance warning function does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
Thus, the distance warning function cannot
provide a warning in all critical situations.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
The distance warning function cannot always
clearly identify objects and complex traffic
situations.
In such cases, the distance warning function
may:
R give an unnecessary warning
R not give a warning
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and do not rely solely on the
distance warning function.
Function
X To activate/deactivate: activate or
deactivate the distance warning function in
the on-board computer (Y page 188).
When the distance warning function is
activated, the multifunction display shows
the Ä symbol, as long as the HOLD
function is not switched on (Y page 160). On
vehicles with Active Parking Assist, the
Ä symbol is displayed when transmission
position Pis selected or if you drive faster
than 22 mph (35 km/h).
The distance warning function can help you
to minimize the risk of a front-end collision
with a vehicle ahead or reduce the effects of
such a collision. If the distance warning 60
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function detects that there is a risk of a
collision, you will be warned visually and
acoustically.T
he distance warning function
cannot prevent a collision without your
intervention.
At speeds of approximately 20 mph
(30 km/h) or more, the distance warning
function warns you if you are rapidly
approaching the vehicle in front. An
intermittent warning tone will then sound and
the · distance warning lamp will light up
in the instrument cluster.
X Brake immediately in order to increase the
distance from the vehicle in front.
or
X Take evasive action, provided it is safe to
do so.
For the distance warning function to assist
you when driving, the function must be
activated in the on-board computer
(Y page 188) and be operational.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated driving conditions may cause the
system to display unnecessary warnings.
With the help of the radar sensor system, the
distance warning function can detect
obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle
for an extended period of time.
At speeds up to 40 mph (70 km/h), the
distance warning function may also detect
stationary obstacles such as stopped or
parked vehicles.
If you approach an obstacle and the distance
warning function detects a risk of a collision,
the system will initially alert you both visually
and acoustically.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radar sources
R the possibility of strong radar reflections,
for example in parking garages R
a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensor checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 59).
i USA only: This device has been approved
by the FCC as a "VehicularR adar System".
The radar sensor is intended for use in an
automotive radar system only. Removing,
altering or tampering with the device will
void any warranties, and is notp ermitted
by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or
use the device in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only: This device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Removal, tampering, or altering of the
device will void any warranties, and is not
permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use
the device in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Adaptive Brake Assist i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 59). Driving safetys
ystems
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G
WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic
situations. In these cases, Adaptive Brake
Assist may not intervene. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake. G
WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist 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, Adaptive Brake Assist may not
intervene in all critical conditions. There is a
risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
Adaptive Brake Assist provides braking
assistance in hazardous situations at speeds
greater than 20 mph (30 km/h) and uses
rada rsensor technology to assess the traffic
situation.
With the help of Adaptive Brake Assist, the
distance warning signal can detec tobstacles
that are in the path of your vehicle for an
extended period of time.
Should you approach an obstacle and
Adaptive Brake Assist has detected a risk of
collision, Adaptive Brake Assist calculates the
braking force necessary to avoid a rear-end
collision. Should you apply the brakes
vigorously, Adaptive Brake Assist will
automatically 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 fron tofyour
vehicle.
Adaptive Brake Assist is then deactivated.
Up to vehicle speeds of around 155 mph
(250 km/h), Adaptive Brake Assist is capable
of reacting to moving objects that have
already been recognized as such at least once
over the period of observation. Adaptive
Brake Assist does not react to stationary
obstacles.
If Adaptive Brake Assist is not available due
to a malfunction 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
covering the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radar sources
R the possibility of strong radar reflections,
for example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensor checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
i This device has been approved by the FCC
as a "Vehicular RadarS ystem". The radar
sensor is intended fo ruse in an automotive
radar system only. Removing, altering or
tampering with the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use the
device in any non-approved way. 62
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