tailgate MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS 2013 Owners Manual

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EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Cargo compartment enlargement ..234
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 196
Function/notes ................................ 64
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 145
On-board computer .......................183
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................130
General information .......................128
Important safety notes ..................128
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 75
Vehicle ............................................. 75
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 318
Important safety notes ..................318
Removing ....................................... 319
Technical data ............................... 319
Emergency tensioning device
Activation ......................................... 37
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .47
Safety guidelines. ............................ 38
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 77
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 226
Display message ............................ 206
ECO start/stop function ................128
Engine number ............................... 324
Irregularr unning............................ 131
Jump-starting ................................. 283
Starting problems ..........................131
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 127
Switching off .................................. 142
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 287
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................131Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 262
Additives ........................................ 327
Checking the oil level ..................... 261
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 262
Display message ............................ 208
Filling capacity ............................... 327
Notes about oil grades ................... 326
Notes on oil level/consumption ....261
Viscosity ........................................ 327
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating .................187
Deactivating/activating (notes) .......64
Display message ............................ 194
ETS .................................................. 63
Function/notes ................................ 63
Important safety information ...........63
Warning lamp ................................. 222
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 63
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 145
Exhaus tpipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 269
Exterior lighting Setting options ................................ 96
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 90
Dipping (automatic) .........................91
Folding in/out( automatically).........91
Folding in/out( electrically).............91
Folding in whenl ocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....91
Setting ............................................. 91
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 93
Storing the parking position ............. 92
Eyeglasses compartment .................231 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 274 Index
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Stowage areas
................................... 230
Stowage compartments Armrest (front) ............................... 231
Armrest (under) ............................. 232
Center console .............................. 231
Cuph olders ................................... 241
Eyeglasses compartment ...............231
Glove box ...................................... .231
Important safety information .........230
Parce lnet ...................................... 233
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat. ............................. 232
Stowage space
Center console (rear) .....................232
Summer tires ..................................... 294
Sun visor ............................................ 242
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 190
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 122
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............65 T
Tachometer ........................................ 179
Tailgate Display message ............................ 217
Emergency unlocking .......................77
Important safety notes ....................76
Opening/closing (from outside) .......76
Opening dimensions ......................329
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 204
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 324
Emergency spare wheel .................319
Information .................................... 322
Tires/wheels ................................. 316
Vehicle data ................................... 329
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 249
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 249Downloading route
s....................... 252
Emergency call .............................. 246
Geo fencing ................................... 253
Important safety notes ..................245
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 251
MB info call button ........................248
Remote vehicle locking ..................251
Roadside Assistance button ..........247
Search &Send ............................... 250
Self-test ......................................... 246
Speed alert .................................... 253
System .......................................... 245
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 253
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 251
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............250
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 186
Display message ............................ 217
Menu (on-board computer) ............186
Number from the phone book ....... .187
Redialing ........................................ 187
Rejecting/ending acall................. 186
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 179
Outside temperature ..................... .179
Setting (climate control) ................119
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........65
Immobilize r...................................... 65
Through-loading ................................ 233
Time see Separate Operator's Manual
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 276
Tire pressure Checking manually ........................298
Display message ............................ 214
Maximum ....................................... 298
Notes ............................................. 297
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................278
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................278
Recommended ............................... 295
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes ..................298
Restarting ...................................... 299
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................31116
Index

Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 182
Resetting (on-board computer) ......183
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................106
Changing bulbs (rear) ....................107
Display message ............................ 203
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................75
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 74V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........242
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individua lsettings .......................... 189
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 300
Locking (in an emergency) ...............75
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 68
Lowering ........................................ 315
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 144
Pulling away ................................... 127
Raising ........................................... 313
Reporting problems .........................24
Securing from rolling away ............313
Towing away .................................. 285
Tow-starting ................................... 285
Transporting .................................. 287
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........75
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................68
Vehicle data ................................... 329
Vehicle data ....................................... 329
Vehicle dimensions ...........................329
Vehicle emergency locking ................75Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............323
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 274
Video (DVD) ........................................ 186
VIN ...................................................... 323 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 220
Brakes ........................................... 220
Check Engine ................................. 226
Coolant .......................................... 226
Distance warning ........................... 228
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 228
ESP ®
.............................................. 222
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 223
Fuel tank ........................................ 226
Overview .......................................... 28
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................50
Reserve fuel ................................... 226
Seat belt. ....................................... 218
SRS ................................................ 225
Warranty ............................................ 323
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 217
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........315
Wheel chock ...................................... 313
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 312
Checking ........................................ 293
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Cleaning (warning) .........................312
Emergency spare wheel .................318
Important safety notes ..................292
Interchanging/changing ................312
Mounting anew wheel ................... 315
Mounting awheel .......................... 312
Removing awheel .......................... 315
Storing ........................................... 312
Tightening torque ........................... 315
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 316
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 202
Operation ........................................ .42
Windows
see Side windows 18
Index

Power steering will, however, continue to
function.
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
X To activate: remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-387-0100. ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
Function Av
isual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the tailgate
R the hood
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example. i
If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the Tele Aid system
automatically initiates a call to the
Customer Assistance center.T he Tele Aid
system will initiate the call provided that:
R you have subscribed to the Tele Aid
service.
R the Tele Aid service has been activated
properly.
R the required mobile phone, power supply
and GPS are available.
Activating X
Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
Deactivating X
Unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Turning off the alarm X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm turns off.
or
X Press the %or& button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm turns off. Theft deterrent locking system
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Interior motion sensor
Function When the interio
rmotion sensor is armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered if
movemen tis detected in the vehicle interior.
This occurs if someone reaches into the
vehicle interior, for example.
Activating X
Make sure that:
R
the side windows are closed.
R the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel is closed.
This will prevent false alarms.
X Make sure that the doors and tailgate are
closed.
Only then is the interior motion sensor
armed.
X Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
The interior motion sensor is armed after
approximately 30 seconds.
Deactivating X
Unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The interior motion sensor is disarmed
automatically.
Deactivating X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ;flashes briefly.
X Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
The interior motion sensor is deactivated.
The interior motion sensor remains
deactivated until:
R the vehicle is unlocked again.
R a door is opened and closed again.
R the vehicle is locked again.
To prevent a false alarm, deactivate the
interior motion sensor if you lock your vehicle
and:
R people or animals remain in the vehicle.
R the side windows remain open.
R the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel remains open. 66
Theft deterrent locking systemSafety

X
To lock centrally: press the&button.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the tailgate
R the fuel fille rflap
When unlocking, the tur nsignals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 190).
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y page 191).Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system. When you the nunlock the vehicle
only the driver's door and the fuel fille rflap
are unlocked. This is useful if you frequently
travel on your own.
X To change the setting: press and hold
down the %and& buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery chec klamp
(Y page 70) flashes twice.
i If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the
vehicle, pressing the &or% button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
X To unlock the driver's door: press the
% button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the%
butto ntwice.
X To lock centrally: press the&button.
X To restore the factory settings: press
and hold down the %and& buttons
simultaneously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice (
Ypage 70). Mechanical key
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unloc
kand
open the driver's door, the anti-thef talarm
system will be triggered ( Ypage 65).
There are several ways to tur noff the alarm:
X Press the %or& button on the
SmartKey.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical
key, the fuel filler flapw ill not be unlocked
automatically.
X To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key X
Push release catch :in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key ;from the SmartKey. SmartKey
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Unlocking and opening doors from
the inside
X
Pull door handle ;.
If the door is locked, locking knob :pops
up. The door is unlocked and can be
opened.
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked. You can open the
rear doors from inside the vehicle unless they
are secured by the child-proof lock
(Y page 58).
If the vehicle has previously been locked with
the SmartKey, opening adoor from the inside
will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
Switch off the alarm (Y page 65).Centrally locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the inside
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle
from the inside. This can be useful if you wish
to lock the vehicle before pulling away, for
example. X
To unlock: press button :.
X To lock: press button ;.
If all the doors and the tailgate are closed,
the vehicle locks.
Meanwhile, the fuel filler flap will not be
locked or unlocked.
You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from
the inside if the vehicle has been locked with
the SmartKey.
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked. You can open the
rear doors from inside the vehicle unless they
are secured by the child-proof lock
(Y page 58).
If the vehicle has previously been locked with
the SmartKey, opening adoor from the inside
will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
Switch off the alarm (Y page 65).
If the vehicle has been locked using the
locking button for the central locking, or has
been locked automatically, and a door is
opened from the inside:
R the vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had
previously been fully unlocked
R only the door which has been opened form
the inside is unlocked if only the driver's
door had been previously unlocked Automatic locking feature
X
To deactivate: press and hold button :
for about five seconds until a tone sounds.
X To activate: press and hold button ;for
about five seconds until a tone sounds. 74
DoorsOpening/closing

i
If you press one of the two buttons and
do not hear a tone, the relevant setting has
already been selected.
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning.
You could therefore lock yourself out if:
R the vehicle is being pushed.
R the vehicle is being towed.
R the vehicle is on a rollerd ynamometer.
You can also switch the automati clocking
function on and off using the on-board
computer (Y page 191). Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered (Y page 65).
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 69).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position 1.
The door is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
X Open the driver's door.
X Close the front-passenger door, the rear
doors and the tailgate.
X Press the locking button (Y page 74).
X Check whether the locking knobs on the
front-passenger door and the rear doors
are still visible. Press down the locking
knobs manually, if necessary (Y page 74).
X Close the driver's door.
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 69).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 1.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Make sure that the doors and the tailgate
are locked.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
i If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed. Doors
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Cargo compartment
Important safety notes
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WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and loc kthe vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, and do not give them access
to an unlocked vehicle. Achild's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R injure themselves on vehicle parts
R be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
R injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts. G
WARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or cargo
compartmentu nless they are firmly secured
in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident G
WARNING
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and whiled riving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened.T herefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i The opening dimensions of the tailgate
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 329).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo
compartment. You could otherwise lock
yourself out.
The tailgate can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R unlocked from inside with the mechanical
key Opening/closing from outside
Opening X
Press the %button on the SmartKey. X
Pull handle :.
X Raise the tailgate. 76
Cargo compartmentOpening/closing

Closing
G
WARNING
To preventp ossible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the cargo
compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around. X
Pull the tailgate down using handle :.
X Allow the tailgate to drop into the lock.
X If necessary, lock the vehicle with the
& button on the SmartKey. Tailgate emergency release
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i The opening dimensions of the tailgate
can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 329).
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 69). X
Insert mechanical key ;into the opening
in paneling :.
X Turn mechanical key ;90° clockwise.
X Push mechanical key ;in the direction of
the arrow and open the tailgate. Side windows
Important safety notes
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WARNING
When opening and closing the side windows,
make sure that nobody can be injured by the
opening or closing procedure.
The side windows are equipped with
automatic operation and the anti-entrapment
feature. If in automatic operation a side
window encounters an obstruction that
blocks its path, the anti-entrapment feature
will stop the side window and reopen it
slightly.
The side windows operate differently when
the switch is pulled. Details can be found
under "Problems with the side windows" in
this section.
The closing of the side windows can be
immediately halted by releasing the switch or,
if the switch was pulled past the resistance
point and released, by either pressing or
pulling the respective switch.
If a side window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path when you are closing the
side windows by pressing and holding the Side windows
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