warning MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS 2015 Owners Manual

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1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC
Display message ............................ 232
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 172
12 V socket
see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ............................ 208
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Warning lamp ................................ .238
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 124
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 176
Display message ............................ 227
Exiting a parking space .................. 178
Function/notes ............................ .175
Important safety notes .................. 175
Parking .......................................... 177
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 63
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Function/notes ............................ .107
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Additional speedometer ................... 204
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 338
Air bag
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 52
Display message ............................ 218
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 45
Important safety notes .................... 44 Introduction ..................................... 44
Knee bag .......................................... 46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 39
Side impact air bag .......................... 46
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 131
Rear ............................................... 132
Setting the center air vents ........... 131
Setting the side air vents .............. .131
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 67
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 67
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 67
Animals in the vehicle ......................... 60
Ashtray ............................................... 261
Assistance display (on-board com- puter) ................................................. .202
Assistance menu (on-board com-puter) ................................................. .201
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .275
Driving abroad ............................... 275
Hiding a service message .............. 274
Information about Service ............. 275
Resetting the service interval dis-pla y................................................ 275
Service message ............................ 274
Special service requirements ......... 275
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 67
Function ........................................... 67
Switching off the alarm .................... 67
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Display message ............................ 225
Function/note s............................. 183
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 199
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
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AUTO lightsDisplay message ............................ 222
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ...............276
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ................................... .139
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 139
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 104
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 146
Automatic drive program .............. .147
Changing gear ............................... 146
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 142
Drive program displa y.................... 143
Driving tips .................................... 146
Emergency running mode .............. 150
Engaging drive position .................. 145
Engaging neutral ............................ 144
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 143
Engaging reverse gear ................... 144
Engaging the park position ............ 143
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 146
Kickdown ....................................... 146
Manual drive progra m.................... 148
Overview ........................................ 142
Problem (malfunction) ................... 150
Program selector button ................ 147
Pulling away ................................... 138
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 147
Transmission position display ........ 143
Transmission positions .................. 145
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 150
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 112
Display message ............................ 221
Bag hook ............................................ 255
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 73 Replacing ......................................... 74
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 291
Display message ............................ 223
Important safety notes .................. 289
Jump starting ................................. 293
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 203
Display message ............................ 226
Notes/function .............................. 185
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 214
Notes ............................................. 338
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 220
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 63
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 338
Display message ............................ 208
EBD .................................................. 66
Hill start assist ............................... 138
HOLD function ............................... 170
Important safety notes .................. 157
Maintenance .................................. 158
Parking brake ................................ 153
Riding tips ...................................... 157
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Breakdown
see Flat tire
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 29
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 193C
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Car wash ........................................ 276
Carpets .......................................... 282
Display ........................................... 280
Exhaust pipe .................................. 280
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Switching the rear window
defroster on/off............................ 129
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 127
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Display message ............................ 214
Operation/note s.............................. 62
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Combination switch .......................... 106
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 267
Calling up ....................................... 267
Magnetic field zone maps .............. 268
Setting ........................................... 267
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 196
Convenience closing feature .............. 83
Convenience opening feature ............ 82
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 273
Display message ............................ 222
Filling capacity ............................... 339
Important safety notes .................. 339
Temperature gaug e........................ 192
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 26
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 109
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 161
Cruise control lever ....................... 161
Deactivating ................................... 162
Display message ............................ 228
Driving system ............................... 161
Function/note s............................. 161
Important safety notes .................. 161
Setting a speed .............................. 162
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 162 Cup holder
Center console .............................. 260
Important safety notes .................. 259
Rear compartment ......................... 260
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 24
Customer Relations Department ....... 24
D
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 221
Function/note s............................. 104
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Declarations of conformity ................. 23
Diagnostics connection ...................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 197
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 142
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 274
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 207
Driving systems ............................. 225
Engine ............................................ 222
General notes ................................ 207
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 207
Lights ............................................. 219
Safety systems .............................. 208
SmartKey ....................................... 234
Tires ............................................... 229
Vehicle ........................................... 230
Distance display (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 202
Distance recorder ............................. 196
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 246
Distance warning function
Function/note s................................ 62
Warning lamp ................................. 246
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activation conditions ..................... 164
Cruise control lever ....................... 164
Deactivating ................................... 167
Display message ............................ 227
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 168
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Driving tips .................................... 169
Function/notes............................. 163
Important safety notes .................. 163
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 167
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 78
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 70
Control panel ................................... 34
Display message ............................ 232
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking ....................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 77
Opening (from inside) ...................... 77
Drinking and driving ......................... 156
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 147
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 143
Manual ........................................... 148
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 275
Driving on flooded roads .................. 160
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 63
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 62
Distance warning function ............... 62
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 66 ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 64
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 64
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 60
STEER CONTROL ............................. 66
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 175
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 183
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 185 Cruise control ................................ 161
Display message ............................ 225
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 163
HOLD function ............................... 170
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 187
Lane Tracking package .................. 185
PARKTRONIC ................................. 172
Rear view camera .......................... 180
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 146
Brakes ........................................... 157
Break-in perio d.............................. 134
Checking brake lining thickness .... 159
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 169
Downhill gradient ........................... 157
Drinking and driving ....................... 156
Driving in winter ............................. 160
Driving on flooded roads ................ 160
Driving on wet roads ...................... 160
Exhaust check ............................... 156
Fuel ................................................ 156
General .......................................... 155
Hydroplaning ................................. 160
Icy road surfaces ........................... 160
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 158
Snow chains .................................. 305
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 134
Wet road surface ........................... 158
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 200
E
EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Cargo compartment enlargement .. 252
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 210
Function/note s................................ 66
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 156
On-board compute r....................... 196
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 139
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 139
Deactivating/activating ................. 140
General information ....................... 139
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Important safety notes .................. 139
Introduction ................................... 139
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................ .54
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 78
Vehicle ............................................ .78
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 329
Important safety notes .................. 329
Removing ...................................... .330
Technical data ............................... 331
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 52
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 80
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 244
Display message ............................ 222
ECO start/stop function ................ 139
Engine number ............................... 335
Irregular running ............................ 141
Jump-starting ................................. 293
Starting problems .......................... 141
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 137
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 138
Switching off .................................. 153
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 298
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 141
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .272
Additives ........................................ 338
Checking the oil level ..................... 271
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 272
Display message ............................ 224
Filling capacity ............................... 338
Notes about oil grades ................... 337
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 271
Viscosity ........................................ 338 ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 202
Characteristics ................................. 65
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 65
Display message ............................ 208
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 64
Function/notes ................................ 64
General notes .................................. 64
Important safety information ........... 64
Trailer stabilization ........................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 240
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 64
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 156
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 280
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 279
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 99
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 206
Folding in/out (automatically )......... 99
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 98
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 99
Setting ............................................. 99
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 101
Storing the parking position .......... 100
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 249
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 285
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 284
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 286
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 268
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Fog lampsSwitching on/off .......................... .105
Folding table ...................................... 251
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 220
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ............................................... 251
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 337
Consumption information .............. 337
Consumption statistics .................. 196
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 196
Displaying the range ..................... .196
Driving tips ................................... .156
E10 ................................................ 336
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 336
Important safety notes .................. 335
Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Refueling ........................................ 150
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 336
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 151
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 336
Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .300
Before changing ............................ .299
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 299
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 300
Important safety notes .................. 298
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 266
General notes ................................ 263
Important safety notes .................. 264
Opening/closing the garage door .. 266 Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 264
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 264
Gasoline ............................................. 336
Genuine parts ...................................... 20
Glove box .......................................... .249
H
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 94
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 95
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 108
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................107
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 107
Changing bulbs .............................. 111
Display message ............................ 220
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Hill start assist .................................. 138
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 171
Deactivating ................................... 171
Display message ............................ 225
Function/notes ............................ .170
Hood
Closing .......................................... .271
Display message ............................ 232
Important safety notes .................. 270
Opening ......................................... 270
Horn ...................................................... 28
Hydroplaning ..................................... 160
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 67
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Indicator and warning lampsCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 246
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Settings ........................................ .204
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 30
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 192
Interior lighting
Control .......................................... .109
Emergency lighting ........................ 109
Overview ........................................ 108
Reading lamp ................................. 108
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 284
Using ............................................. 323
Jump starting (engine) ......................293
K
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 135
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Deactivation ..................................... 71
Locking ............................................ 71
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .146
Manual drive program .................... 149
Knee bag .............................................. 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 203
Display message ............................ 226
Function/informatio n.................... 187
Lane Tracking package ..................... 185
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 56 License plate lamp
Changing bulb s.............................. 113
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 220
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 221
Light sensor (display message) ....... 222
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 107
Automatic headlamp mod e............ 104
Fog lamps ...................................... 105
Fogged up headlamp s.................... 108
Hazard warning lamps ................... 107
High beam flashe r.......................... 107
High-beam headlamp s................... 106
Light switch ................................... 104
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 105
Parking lamps ................................ 106
Rear fog lamp ................................ 105
Setting exterior lighting ................. 104
Standing lamps .............................. 106
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Turn signals ................................... 106
LIM indicator lamp
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 164
Loading guidelines ............................ 248
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 79
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 78
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 205
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulb s.............................. 111
Display message ............................ 219
Switching on/of f........................... 105
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 95
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M
M+S tires............................................ 304
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 277
mbrace
Display message ............................ 214
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 72
Inserting .......................................... 73
Locking vehicl e................................ 79
Removing ......................................... 73
Unlocking the driver's doo r.............. 78
Memory card (audio) ......................... 199
Memory function ............................... 101
Message memory (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 207
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 279
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 200
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 72
MOExtended tires .............................. 285
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 325
Mounting a new wheel ................... 325
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 322
Raising the vehicle ......................... 323
Removing a wheel .......................... 325
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 323
MP3
Operation ....................................... 199
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 195
Permanent display ......................... 205
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..1 93
Overview .......................................... 31
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 197
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 134
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Important safety notes .................... 39
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ................................................. .38
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 39
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 60
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 39
Seat belt .......................................... 40
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 47
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 47
System self-test .............................. .49
Odometer .......................................... .196
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu .............. .202
Assistance menu ........................... 201
Audio menu ................................... 199
Convenience submenu .................. 206
Display messages .......................... 207
Displaying a service message ....... .275
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 168
Factory settings ............................ .206
Important safety notes .................. 192
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 204
Lighting submenu .......................... 205
Menu overview .............................. 195
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