MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS 2014 Owners Manual

Useful information
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Loading guidelines ............................250
Stowage areas .................................. 251
Features ............................................. 261 249Stowage and features

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please not ethat your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related system sand functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 25).Loading guidelines
G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants .There is arisk of injury,
particularly in the even tofsudden braking or
as udde nchange in direction.
Always store objectssot hat they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggageor
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is arisk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
The handling characteristics of aladen
vehicle are dependent on the distribution of
the load within the vehicle. For this reason,
you should observe the following notes when
transporting aload:
R Never exceed the maximum permissible
gross vehicle weight or the gross axle weight rating of the vehicle (including
occupants). The values are specified on the
vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar of
the driver's door.
R The cargo compartmentist he preferred
place to carry objects.
R Position heavy loads as far forwards as
possible and as low down in the cargo
compartmentasp ossible.
R The load must not protrude above the
upper edge of the seat backrests.
R Alwaysp lace the load against the rear or
front seat backrests. Make sure that the
seat backrests are securely locked into
place.
R Alwaysp lace the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R Use the cargo tie down rings and the parcel
nets to transport loads and luggage.
R Use cargo tie-down rings and fastening
materials appropriate for the weight and
size of the load.
R Hook in the cargo net when loading.
R The maximum load capacity of the stowage
well under the cargo compartment floor is
55 lbs (25 kg).
R Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie-downs. pad sharp edges
for protection.
! Do not position the load on one part of the
folding cargo compartment floor only. The
maximum load capacity of the folding cargo
compartment floor is 220 lbs (100 kg).
Distribute the weight evenly to avoid
damaging the cargo compartment floor.
Place asolid board under the load if
necessary. Please note that the load on the
cargo compartment floor will be increased
when the load is lashed down. 250
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Stowage areas
Stowage space
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If objectsint he passenger compartmen tare
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is arisk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or asudden change
in direction.
R Always stow objectssot hat they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
R Always make sure that objectsdon ot
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel nets
or stowage nets.
R Close the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
R Stow and secure objectst hat are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the cargo compartment.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 250).
Stowage compartments in the front Glove box
X
To open: pull handle 001Aand open glove box
flap 0010.
X To close: fold glove box flap 0010upwards
until it engages.
i There is apen holder at the top of the
glove box flap. Eyeglasses compartment
X
To open: press marking 001A.
Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment
is always closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Stowage compartment in the center
console Illustration: vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever
X
To open: press the marking on cover 001A.
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
there is an open instead of aclosed
stowage compartmen toranashtray in the
center console. Stowage areas
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Stowage compartment in front of the
armrest (vehicles with automatic
transmission)
Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever
X
To open: press the marking on cover 001A.
i You can remove the non-slip mat and the
insert for cleaning. When removing the
insert you will have to overcome some
slight resistance.
Stowage compartment under the armrest X
To open: on vehicles with moveable
armrests, make sure that the armrest is in
the rearmost position.
X Press button 001Aand fold the armrest up.
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a
USB connection and an AUX IN connection
or aM edia Interface are installed in the
stowage compartment. AMedia Interface
is au niversal interface for portable audio
equipment, e.g. for an iPod ®
or MP3 player
(see the separate Audio or COMAND
Operating Instructions). Stowage compartment under the driver's
seat and front-passenger seat G
WARNING
If you exceed the maximum load for the
stowage compartment, the cover may not be
able to restrain the items. Items may be
thrown out of the stowage compartmen tand
hit vehicle occupants. There is arisk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking or
as udden change in direction.
Never exceed the maximum permissible load
for the stowage compartment. Stow and
secure heavy objectsint he cargo
compartment.
The maximum permissible load of the
stowage compartmen tis2.6 lbs (1.5 kg). X
To open: pull handle 001Aup and fold
cover 0010forwards.
Stowage space in the rear Stowage compartment in the rear center
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X
To open: pull down the top of stowage
compartment 001Aby the edge of the handle.
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
ther emaybe an open stowag espace above
the stowag ecompartment.
Folding table G
WARNING
If the folding table is folde dout whil ethe
vehicle is in motion, passengers can be
thrown against it, particularly in the event of
an accident, heavy braking or asudden
change of direction. There is arisk of injury.
Fold the folding table away before each
journey.
! Do not load the folding table with more
than the maximum permissible load of
4.4 lbs (2 kg). X
To fold out: pull folding table 001Aup in the
direction of the arrow to the desired
position.
X To fold away: push folding table 001Adown
onto the backrest. Parcel nets
Parcel nets are located in the front-passenger
footwell and on the back of the driver's and
the front-passenger seat.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 250)
and the safety notes regarding stowage
spaces (Y page 251). Folding backrest on the front-
passenger seat
G
WARNING
If the backrest of the front-passenger seat is
folded forward, rear seat passengers can
come in contact with parts of the seat
mechanism. particularly in the event of an
accident, heavy braking or asudden change
of direction. There is arisk of injury.
If ap assenger travels in the vehicle while the
front-passenger seat is folded forward, they
must sit in the rear seat behind the driver.
The backrest of the front-passenger seat can
be folded forwards to increase the cargo
compartmentc apacity. X
To fold forward: gently push the backrest
back.
X Pull release handle 001Aand fold the
backrest fully onto the seat cushion until it
engages.
X To fold back: gently push the backrest
down and pull release handle 001A.
X Fold the seat backrest back until it
engages. Through-loading facility in the rear
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 250). Stowage areas
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X
To open: foldd owns eata rmrest 001A.
X Pullt he cover, which can now be seen,
forwards by the grip until it lieson
armrest 001A.
X Pullt he center headr estraint on the rear
bench seat into the uppermost position
(Y page9 5). X
Slide locking mechanism 0023in the
direction of the arrow.
X Swing flap 0010fullytot he side.
Flap 0010is held open by amagnet.
X To close: swing flap 0010in the cargo
compartment back until it engages.
X Fold the cover forwards until it engages into
armrest 001A.
X Fold armrest 001Aup full yifnecessary. Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat/rea rseat and seat
backrest are not engaged they coul dfold
forwards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
R The vehicl eoccupant would thereby be
pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench
seat/rea rseat or by the seat backrest. The
seat belt can no longer offer the intended
level of protection and could even cause
injuries.
R Objects or loads in the trunk/cargo
compartment cannot be restrained by the
seat backrest.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Befor eevery trip, make sure that the seat
backrests and the rear bench seat/rear seat
are engaged.
! Befor efolding the backrest in the rear
compartment forwards, make sure that the
rear compartment armrest and the
cupholder are folded in. They may
otherwise be damaged.
Observe the loading guidelines (Y page 250).
Vehicles without the EASY-VARIO-PLUS
system Folding the rear seat backrest forward
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrests can be folded forwards separately
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X
Fully insert the backrest hea drestraints
(Y page 96).
X Move the driver' sorfront-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X Pull left-hand or right-hand release
handle 0010of the sea tbackres tforwards.
Corresponding seat backrest 001Ais
released.
X Fold backrest 001Aforwards.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Folding the rear seat backrest back X
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
X Fold seat backrest 001Aback until it engages.
Red lock status indicator 0010is no longer
visible. X
Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(Y page 96).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary.
Vehicles with the EASY-VARIO-PLUS
system Folding the rear seat backrest forward
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat
backrest
scan be folded forwards separately
to increase the cargo compartment capacity. X
Fully insert the backrest head restraints
(Y page 96).
X Move the rear seat as far back as possible
(Y page 257).
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
forward if necessary.
X Pull right or left loop 0010on the backrest in
the direction of the arrow.
Corresponding seat backrest 001Ais
released.
X Fold down backrest 001Afully.
X Move the driver's or front-passenger seat
back if necessary. Stowage areas
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Folding th
erears eat backres tback X
Mov ethe driver' sorfront-pa ssenger seat
forward if necessary.
! Mak esure that th eseat belt does not
become trapped when foldin gthe rear seat
backres tback .Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
X Swing backrest 001Aback.
X Adjust the backrest to the desired angle by
pulling the loop (Y page 256).
X Adjust the head restraints if necessary
(Y page 96).
X Move the driver's or front-passenge rseat
back if necessary.
Notes on using the cargo compartment Load position Making the best use of your cargo
compartment:
R
Load capacity is increased when
backrest 001Ais set to the load position (90°)
(Y page 256).
R Vehicles with aheight-adjustable trunk
floor: alevel load surface can be obtained
by movin gthe trun kfloor to the upper
position (Y page 260).
R Al arge rload area can be obtained by
moving the rear bench seat as far forward
as possible (Y page 257).
R The load area can be lengthened by folding
forward the folding backrest of the front-
passenger seat (Y page 253) and the
corresponding backrest in the rear.
Adjusting the angle of the rear seat
backrests
You can set the angle of the seat backrests
to one of 13 detent positions. X
Pull right or left release loop 0010forwards in
the direction of the arrow.
Corresponding seat backrest 001Ais
released.
X Pull backrest 001Aforward in the direction of
the arrow, or push it back and let it engage.
X To ensure that the backrest has engaged,
lean firmly against backrest 001A.
i The angle and fore/aft position of the left
and right rear seats can be separately
adjusted for each seat in order to make
better use of the cargo compartment. 256
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Depending on the angle of the backrest,
therefore ,the righ tand left rea rseats can
be pushed back varying distances until the
backrest is resting against the cargo
compartment cover.
If the backrest comes intoc ontact with
surroundin gparts of the cargo
compartment paneling, reduce the angle of
the backrest.
Adjusting the seat fore-and-aft position
! When movin gthe rear seats back, make
sure ther eare no objects in the footwell or
behind the seats. The rear seats and/or the
objects could otherwise be damaged. X
Lift the left or right release handle and slide
the correspondin gseat forwards or
backwards.
X Let go of the release handle again.
Make sure that you hear the seat engage in
position. Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R Observe the loading guidelines
(Y page 250).
R Secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
R Distribute the load on the cargo tie-down
rings evenly. R
Do not use elastic straps or netstos ecure
al oad, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
R Do not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
R Pad sharp edges for protection. 001A
Cargo tie-down rings
Bag hook G
WARNING
The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects
or items of luggage. Objects or items of
luggage could be flung around and thereby hit
vehicle occupants when brakin gorabruptly
changin gdirections. There is arisk of injury.
Only hang light objects on the bag hooks.
Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile
objects on the bag hooks.
! The bag hook can bear amaximum load
of 6.6lbs (3kg) and should not be used to
secure aload. 001A
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Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes G
WARNING
On its own ,the cargo compartmen tcover
canno tsecure or restrain heav yobjects,
items of luggag eand heav yloads .You could
be hit by an unsecured load during sudden
changes in direction ,braking or in the event
of an accident .There is an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Always store object ssothat they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using tie downs, even if you are using the
cargo compartment cover.
! When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the cargo
compartment higher than the lower edge of
the side windows. Do not place heavy
object sontop of the cargo compartment
cover.
! When removing and installing the cargo
compartment cover, ensure that its end
caps do not scrape the light-colored parts
of the vehicle.
The cargo compartment cover is located
behind the rear bench seat backrest.
Extending/retracting the cargo
compartment cover X
To extend: pull the cargo compartment
cover back by grab handle 001Aand clip it
into retainers 0010on the left and right.
X To retract: unhook the cargo compartment
cover from retainers 0010on the left and right
and guide it forwards by grab handle 001A
until it is fully retracted.
Installing/removing the cargo
compartment cover X
To remove: make sure that the cargo
compartment cover is rolled up.
X Push in the end cap of cargo compartment
cover 001Ain the direction of the arrow on
the right or left side using grip 0023.
X Push cargo compartment cover 001Ainto
opposite anchorage 0010.
X Remove cargo compartment cover 001A
upwards.
X To install: set cargo compartment
cover 001Aon the right or left-hand side in
anchorage 0010.
X Push in the opposite end cap of cargo
compartment cover 001Ain the direction of
the arrow and insert cargo compartment
cover 001Ainto opposite anchorage 0010.258
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