Mercedes-Benz B 250 e 2015 User manual

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Index ....................................................... 3
Introduction ......................................... 19
At a glance ........................................... 25
Safety ................................................... 34
Opening and closing ........................... 71
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 86
Lights and windscreen wipers ........... 97
Climate control ................................. 114
Driving and parking .......................... 125
On-board computer and displays .... 172
Stowing and features ....................... 224
Maintenance and care ...................... 239
Breakdown assistance ..................... 248
Wheels and tyres .............................. 266
Technical data ................................... 280
2Contents

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket
see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 190
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 62
Warning lamp .................................216
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 48
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ....................................120
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 116
Active light function ......................... 100
Active Parking Assist
Detecting parking spaces .............. 159
Display message ............................ 206
Exiting a parking space .................. 160
Function/notes .............................158
Important safety notes .................. 158
Parking .......................................... 159
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 64
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 65
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 203
Function/notes .............................101
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Additional speedometer ................... 186
Adjusting the headlamp range ........... 99
Aerial .................................................... 22
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 114
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 123
Rear ............................................... 124
Setting the centre air vents ........... 123
Setting the side air vents ...............123
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation .......................... 42
Introduction ..................................... 39
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 35
Airbags
Display message ............................ 199
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 40
Important safety guidelines ............. 39
Kneebag ...........................................41
Sidebag ............................................ 41
Triggering ......................................... 46
Windowbag ...................................... 42
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 68
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 68
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-glare film .................................... 238
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 150
Ashtray ............................................... 234
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 182
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 182
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 242
Driving abroad ............................... 242
Hiding a service message .............. 242
Information about Service ............. 242
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 242
Service message ............................ 241
Special service requirements ......... 242
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 68
Function ........................................... 68
Index 3

Switching off the alarm .................... 68
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 183
Display message ............................ 205
Function/notes............................. 165
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 180
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 203
see Lights
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 199
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 42
Problems ......................................... 46
System self-test ............................... 45
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 98
Automatic transmission
Display message ............................ 210
B
Bag hook ............................................ 229
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 74
Replacing ......................................... 75
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 256
Display message ............................ 204
Important safety notes .................. 254
Jump starting ................................. 258
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 46
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 183
Display message ............................ 206
Notes/function .............................. 169
Bonnet
Closing ........................................... 240
Display message ............................ 211
Important safety notes .................. 239
Opening ......................................... 239
Boot lid
see Tailgate
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 284
Brake
EBD .................................................. 66
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 195
Notes ............................................. 283
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 65
Display message ............................ 201
Brake system
Driving safety systems ..................... 67
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
BAS .................................................. 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 283
Display message ............................ 190
Driving tips .................................... 148
Hill start assist ............................... 128
HOLD function ............................... 154
Important safety notes .................. 148
Parking brake ................................ 146
Warning lamp ................................. 215
Breakdown
Towing away .................................. 260
Where will I find...? ........................ 248
see Flat tyre
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 27
Buttons on the steering column ...... 174
C
Calling up a fault
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 243
4Index

Care
Automatic car wash .......................243
Carpets .......................................... 247
Display ...........................................246
Exterior lighting .............................245
Gear or selector lever .................... 247
High-pressure cleaner .................... 243
Interior ...........................................246
Matt paintwork .............................. 244
Notes ............................................. 242
Paint .............................................. 244
Plastic trim ....................................246
Reversing camera .......................... 246
Roof lining ...................................... 247
Seat belt ........................................ 247
Seat cover ..................................... 247
Sensors ......................................... 245
Steering wheel ............................... 247
Trim pieces ....................................247
Washing by hand ........................... 243
Wheels ...........................................244
Windows ........................................ 244
Wiper blades .................................. 245
Wooden trim .................................. 247
CD player (on-board computer) ........180
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 187
Locking/unlocking (key).................. 72
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 31
Upper section .................................. 30
Changing bulbs
Cornering light function ................. 106
Dipped-beam headlamps............... 105
Licence plate lighting ..................... 108
Main-beam headlamps................... 105
Parking lamps (front) ..................... 106
Rear foglamp ................................. 107
Reversing lamps ............................ 107
Standing lamps .............................. 106
Turn signals (front) ......................... 106
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 107
Charge level display .......................... 174
Charge socket flap
Emergency release ........................ 143
Charging
with RANGE PLUS .......................... 184
see Charging the high-voltage battery
Charging cable
Connection .................................... 141
Control panel ................................. 140
Disconnecting ................................ 142
Heating up ..................................... 135
Important safety notes .................. 139
Indicator lamps .............................. 141
Storing ........................................... 140
Charging the high-voltage battery
(important safety notes) ................... 134
Child
Restraint system .............................. 49
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 54
ISOFIX .............................................. 50
On the front-passenger seat............ 52
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 53
Recommendations ........................... 58
Suitable positions ............................ 54
Top Tether ....................................... 51
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 60
Rear doors ....................................... 60
Cigarette lighter ................................ 235
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 245
Climate control
Auxiliary climate control (on-
board computer) ............................ 185
Controlling automatically............... 117
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 120
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 116
Demisting the windows .................. 118
Demisting the windscreen ............. 118
Immediate pre-entry climate con-
trol ................................................. 121
Indicator lamp ................................ 117
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 115
Overview of systems ...................... 114
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time ............................... 121
Pre-entry climate control at time
of departure (on-board computer) .. 185
Pre-entry climate control via key ... 121
Index 5

Pre-entry climate control via key
(on-board computer) ......................185
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 120
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 117
Setting the air distribution ............. 117
Setting the air vents ......................123
Setting the airflow ......................... 118
Setting the temperature ................ 117
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 120
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 122
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 119
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ..................................................118
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 115
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 25
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 183
Display message ............................ 196
Operation/notes .............................. 62
COMAND
Generated electricity ..................... 137
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 246
Combination switch ............................ 99
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 176
Convenience closing feature .............. 83
Convenience opening feature ............ 83
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 120
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 240
Important safety notes .................. 283
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 24
Cornering lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 106
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 201
Function/notes .............................100
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 103
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 151
Cruise control lever ....................... 151
Deactivating ................................... 152
Display message ............................ 207
Driving system ............................... 150
Important safety notes .................. 151
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 151
Selecting ........................................ 151
Setting a speed .............................. 152
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 151
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 233
Important safety notes .................. 233
Rear compartment ......................... 234
D
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 202
Function/notes ................................ 98
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 186
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 22
Departure time
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 184
Diagnostics connection ......................22
Digital speedometer .........................178
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 105
Display message ............................ 201
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) .......................................... 97
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 187
Switching on/off .............................. 98
DIRECT SELECT lever
Transmission ................................. 129
6Index

Display
High-voltage battery charge level
(instrument cluster) .......................174
Display message
Drive system .................................. 204
Driving systems .............................205
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 241
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 189
General information ....................... 189
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 189
Key ................................................ 212
Lights ............................................. 201
Safety systems .............................. 190
Tyres .............................................. 209
Vehicle ...........................................210
Displaying electrical consumption
(on-board computer) ......................... 178
Displaying energy consumption
(on-board computer) ......................... 178
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 63
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ..................................................222
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 187
Automatic locking (switch) ...............79
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 72
Control panel ...................................32
Display message ............................ 211
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety notes.................... 78
Opening (from the inside) ................ 78
Drive system
Jump-starting ................................. 258
Starting with the key ...................... 128
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 127
Switching off .................................. 145
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 242
Symmetrical dipped beam ............... 97
Driving on flooded roads .................. 150
Driving safety system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 62
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 66
STEER CONTROL ............................. 67
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVE BRAKE............................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
Distance warning function ............... 63
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 65
Important safety guidelines ............. 61
Overview .......................................... 61
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 158
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 165
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 169
Cruise control ................................ 150
Display message ............................ 205
HOLD function ............................... 154
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 170
Lane package ................................ 168
PARKTRONIC ................................. 155
Reversing camera .......................... 162
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 152
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 166
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 150
Brakes ........................................... 148
Downhill gradient ........................... 149
Driving abroad ................................. 97
Driving in winter ............................. 150
Driving on flooded roads ................ 150
Driving on wet roads ...................... 150
Energy........................................... 148
General .......................................... 147
Icy road surfaces ........................... 150
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 149
New brake pads/linings ................ 149
Running-in tips............................... 125
Snow chains .................................. 269
Symmetrical dipped beam ............... 97
Wet road surface ........................... 149
Index 7

DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....180
E
E‑CELL display ................................... 173
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 192
Function/notes ................................ 66
ECO display
Function/notes .............................148
On-board computer ....................... 176
Electric motor number ......................282
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 22
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 48
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 73
Inserting .......................................... 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 80
Removing ......................................... 74
Emergency release
Charge socket flap ......................... 143
Driver's door ....................................80
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate............................................ 81
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Energy
Driving tips .................................... 148
Energy flow display ........................... 177
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 280
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 19
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 182
Characteristics ................................. 66
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 66
Display message ............................ 190
Function/notes................................ 65
General notes .................................. 65
Important safety guidelines ............. 65
Warning lamp ................................. 218
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 65
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 256
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 245
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 93
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .......... 94
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 188
Folding in/out (automatically)......... 94
Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 94
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 94
Parking position ............................... 95
Resetting ......................................... 94
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 96
F
Fault message
see Display messages
Fire extinguisher ............................... 249
First-aid kit ......................................... 248
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 276
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 276
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 274
Raising the vehicle ......................... 274
Removing a wheel .......................... 276
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 274
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 273
MOExtended tyres......................... 250
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 249
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 251
Floormat ............................................. 238
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 101
Folding table ...................................... 226
8Index

Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 280
Two-way radio ................................ 280
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 199
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation .........................................42
Problems ......................................... 46
System self-test ...............................45
Front-passenger seat
Folding the backrest forward/
back ...............................................227
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................264
Before changing .............................263
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 264
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 264
Important safety notes .................. 263
G
Generated electrical energy (Audio
20) ...................................................... 137
Generated electricity (COMAND) ..... 137
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 19
Glove compartment .......................... 225
H
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 89
Adjusting (manually)........................ 89
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 89
Fitting/removing (rear) .................... 90
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 100
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 284
Headlamp flasher .............................. 100
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 102
Topping up the cleaning system .... 241
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High voltage
see Safety notes
High voltage battery
Displaying energy consumption
(on-board computer) ...................... 178
Displaying the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 178
High-pressure cleaners .................... 243
High-voltage battery
Battery care ................................... 136
Charging (charging station) ............ 142
Charging (mains socket) ................ 139
Charging (wallbox) ......................... 142
Charging cable heating up ............. 135
Discharged battery ........................ 136
Display message ............................ 204
Energy consumption ...................... 137
General notes ................................ 135
Method of operation ...................... 136
Outside temperatures .................... 136
Problems during charging .............. 144
Protective device ........................... 135
Range ............................................ 137
Reserve, warning lamp ................... 222
Terms of use .................................. 136
High-voltage disconnect device ......... 22
Hill start assist .................................. 128
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 155
Deactivating ................................... 155
Display message ............................ 205
Function/notes............................. 154
Horn ...................................................... 25
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 67
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 222
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 222
Index 9

Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 201
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Power display ................................ 173
Settings .........................................186
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 28
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 172
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 187
Display message ............................ 202
Overview ........................................ 100
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 187
Interior lighting
Control ...........................................103
Emergency lighting ........................ 103
Overview ........................................ 102
Reading lamp ................................. 102
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 69
Function ...........................................69
Priming ............................................ 69
Switching off .................................... 69
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....50
J
Jack
Storage location ............................249
Using ............................................. 274
K
Key
Changing the battery ....................... 75
Checking the battery ....................... 74
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Convenience opening feature .......... 83
Display message ............................ 212
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72
Emergency key element ................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 71
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 73
Loss ................................................. 76
Modifying the programming ............. 73
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 126
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 76
Key positions
Start/Stop button .......................... 126
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 126
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 83
Deactivation ..................................... 72
Locking ............................................ 72
Unlocking ......................................... 72
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................131
Kneebag ............................................... 41
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 183
Display message ............................ 206
Function/information.................... 170
Lane package ..................................... 168
Lashing eyelets ................................. 229
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 202
Licence plate lighting
Changing bulbs.............................. 108
Light sensor (display message) ....... 203
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 187
Active light function ....................... 100
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 101
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 98
Cornering light function ................. 100
Dipped-beam headlamps................. 98
Driving abroad ................................. 97
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 101
Hazard warning lamps ................... 100
Headlamp flasher........................... 100
Headlamp range .............................. 99
Light switch ..................................... 97
Main-beam headlamps..................... 99
Misted up headlamps.................... 102
10 Index

Motorway mode ............................. 101
Parking lamps ..................................98
Rear foglamp ...................................98
Setting exterior lighting ................... 97
Side lamps ....................................... 98
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 186
Turn signals ..................................... 99
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 151
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 153
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 224
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 79
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 187
Luggage compartment cover
Fitting/removing ........................... 230
Important safety notes .................. 229
Notes/function .............................. 229
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 228
Luggage compartment floor
Adjusting the height ....................... 232
Important safety notes .................. 231
opening/closing ............................ 231
stowage well, under ....................... 231
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 90
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 268
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 101
Changing bulbs.............................. 105
Display message ............................ 202
Switching on/off.............................. 99
Map (Navigation)
Switching the range on the map
on/off ............................................ 138
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 244
Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 140
Memory card (audio) ......................... 180
Memory function ................................. 96
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel .............................................. 236
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 166
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 189
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 245
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 280
Installation ..................................... 280
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 181
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 236
Transmission output (maximum) .... 280
Mobile telephone
Pre-installed bracket ...................... 238
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 73
MOExtended tyres ............................. 250
Motorway mode ................................ 101
MP3
Operating ....................................... 180
Multifunction display
Function/notes............................. 175
Permanent display ......................... 186
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer..174
Overview .......................................... 29
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N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 178
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 125
O
Occupant safety
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation .......................... 42
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 48
Children in the vehicle ..................... 49
Important safety notes.................... 34
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 35
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 61
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 48
Restraint system introduction .......... 34
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 34
Seat belts ........................................ 35
Odometer ........................................... 176
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 182
Assistance menu ........................... 182
Audio menu ................................... 180
Convenience submenu .................. 188
Display messages .......................... 189
Displaying a service message ........ 242
E‑CELL menu ................................. 184
Factory settings ............................. 188
Important safety notes .................. 172
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 186
Light submenu ............................... 186
Menu overview .............................. 176
Message memory .......................... 189
Navigation menu ............................ 178
Operating video DVD ..................... 180
Operation ....................................... 174
Service menu ................................. 184
Settings menu ............................... 184
Standard display ............................ 176
Telephone menu ............................ 181
Trip menu ...................................... 176
Vehicle submenu ........................... 187
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 106
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 20
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 22
Important safety note ...................... 20
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 172
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
Override feature
Rear side windows........................... 61
P
Paint code .......................................... 281
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 244
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 145
Parking brake ................................ 146
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 95
Reversing camera .......................... 162
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 158
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 193
Electric parking brake .................... 146
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs.............................. 106
Display message ............................ 202
Switching on/off.............................. 98
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 106
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 157
Driving system ............................... 155
Function/notes............................. 155
Important safety notes .................. 155
Problem (fault) ............................... 158
Sensor range ................................. 156
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Warning display ............................. 157
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................199
Indicator lamps ................................ 35
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 199
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 61
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................246
Power display ....................................173
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-Crash Safety System
see PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory
occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 48
PRE-SAFE®(preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 196
Program selector button .................. 131
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Immobiliser ...................................... 67
Interior motion sensor ..................... 69
Tow-away protection ........................ 68
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 19
Pulling away
Hill start assist ............................... 128
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 23
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 23
R
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 180
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 22
Range
RANGE PLUS ................................. 137
RANGE PLUS
charge ...........................................184
Range ............................................ 137
Reading lamp ..................................... 102
READY indicator ................................ 172
Rear bench seat
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 228
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ......................124
Rear foglamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 107
Display message ............................ 202
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 120
Switching on/off ........................... 119
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 39
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .......... 94
Dipping (manual).............................. 93
Recuperative Brake System
Driving safety systems ..................... 67
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 103
Overview of bulb types .................. 104
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 105
Rescue card ......................................... 23
Reserve
High-voltage battery ...................... 222
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 122
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 198
Introduction ..................................... 34
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Warning lamp (function) ................... 34
Reverse gear
Engaging ........................................ 130
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 246
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Displays in the Audio display......... 162
Displays in the COMAND display ... 162
Function/notes............................. 162
Switching on/off........................... 162
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 82
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs.............................. 107
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 202
Roof carrier ........................................ 232
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 247
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 284
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 49
Safety net
Attaching ....................................... 230
Important safety information ......... 230
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back .............. 228
Seat belt
Centre rear-compartment seat........ 38
Correct usage .................................. 37
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 188
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 38
Adjusting the height ......................... 37
Cleaning ......................................... 247
Display message ............................ 197
Fastening ......................................... 37
Important safety guidelines ............. 36
Introduction ..................................... 35
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 39
Releasing ......................................... 38
Warning lamp ................................. 214
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 88
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 88
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 90
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 89
Cleaning the cover ......................... 247
Correct driver's seat position ........... 86
Important safety notes .................... 87
Seat heating problem ...................... 92
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 96
Switching seat heating on/off......... 90
Securing a load .................................. 229
Securing luggage ............................... 229
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 247
see DIRECT SELECT lever
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 245
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 184
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 283
Coolant (engine) ............................ 283
Important safety notes .................. 282
Washer fluid ................................... 284
Setting the air distribution ............... 117
Setting the airflow ............................ 118
Setting the maximum charge cur-
rent (on-board computer) ................. 185
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 188
On-board computer....................... 184
Side lamps
Switching on/off.............................. 98
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 83
Convenience opening ...................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 82
Opening/closing .............................. 83
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Resetting ......................................... 84
Reversing feature ............................. 82
Sidebag ................................................ 41
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Snow chains ...................................... 269
Socket
Luggage compartment ...................236
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 235
General notes ................................ 235
Rear compartment ......................... 236
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Spectacles compartment ................. 225
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 186
Digital ............................................ 178
In the Instrument cluster ................. 27
Selecting a display unit .................. 186
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 154
Function/notes .............................152
Important safety notes .................. 152
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 153
Selecting ........................................ 153
Storing the current speed.............. 153
Variable......................................... 153
SPEEDTRONIC (variable)
Storing the current speed and
calling up the last stored speed ..... 153
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 127
Starting the drive system ............... 127
Starting
the Vehicle ..................................... 127
Starting the vehicle. .......................... 127
STEER CONTROL .................................. 67
Steering
Display message ............................ 212
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 92
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 174
Cleaning ......................................... 247
Gearshift paddles........................... 132
Important safety notes .................... 92
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 132
Stowage compartment
Map pockets .................................. 227
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 225
Armrest (under) ............................. 226
Centre console .............................. 225
Centre console (rear) ..................... 226
Cup holder..................................... 233
Glove compartment ....................... 225
Important safety information ......... 224
Spectacles compartment ............... 225
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat.............................. 226
Stowage net ....................................... 227
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 227
Summer tyres .................................... 268
Sun visor ............................................ 234
T
Tail lamps
see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 211
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Opening dimensions ...................... 284
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 81
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 282
Information .................................... 280
Tyres/wheels ................................. 277
Vehicle data ................................... 284
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 181
Display message ............................ 212
Introduction ................................... 181
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 181
Number from the phone book ........ 181
Redialling ....................................... 182
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 181
Telephone compartment ................ 226
Temperature
Outside temperature ...................... 172
Setting (climate control)................ 117
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TEMPOMAT
Function/notes............................. 150
Through-loading ................................ 227
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 251
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 252
Tyre pressure reached ................... 253
Top Tether ............................................ 51
Total distance recorder .................... 176
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 68
Deactivating ..................................... 68
Function ........................................... 68
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 260
Transporting the vehicle ................ 263
With the rear axle raised ................ 262
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 261
Removing the towing eye ............... 262
With both axles on the ground ....... 262
With front axle raised ..................... 262
Towing eye ......................................... 249
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 167
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 182
Display message ............................ 207
Function/notes............................. 166
Important safety notes .................. 167
Instrument cluster display ............. 167
Trailer tow hitch .................................. 22
Transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 129
Drive program ................................ 131
Driving tips .................................... 131
Engaging the drive position ............ 130
Engaging the park position ............ 129
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 131
Kickdown ....................................... 131
Overview ........................................ 128
Program selector button ................ 131
Shifting to neutral .......................... 130
Transmission position display ......... 129
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 129
Transmission positions .................... 131
Transporting the vehicle .................. 263
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 247
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 176
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 176
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 178
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 106
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 107
Switching on/off.............................. 99
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 280
Installation ..................................... 280
Transmission output (maximum) .... 280
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 270
Display message ............................ 209
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 252
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 253
Recommended ............................... 269
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 271
Function/notes............................. 270
General notes ................................ 270
Important safety notes .................. 271
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 272
Restarting ...................................... 272
Warning lamp ................................. 223
Warning message .......................... 271
Tyres
Changing a wheel.......................... 273
Checking ........................................ 267
Direction of rotation ...................... 273
Display message ............................ 209
General notes ................................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 266
Information on driving .................... 266
M+S tyres ...................................... 268
MOExtended tyres......................... 268
Replacing ....................................... 273
Service life ..................................... 267
Storing ........................................... 274
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Summer tyres ................................ 268
Tyre size (data).............................. 277
Tyre tread ...................................... 267
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 279
see Flat tyre
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79
V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 234
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 23
Display message ............................ 210
Electronics ..................................... 280
Equipment ....................................... 20
Implied warranty .............................. 23
Individual settings .......................... 184
Leaving parked up ......................... 147
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 80
Locking (key) ................................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 276
Raising ........................................... 274
Registration ..................................... 23
Securing from rolling away ............ 274
Transporting .................................. 263
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (key) ................................ 72
Vehicle data ................................... 284
Vehicle data
Boot load (maximum) ..................... 284
Roof load (maximum) ..................... 284
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 284
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 80
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 281
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 249
Ventilation
Setting the vents ........................... 123
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 180
VIN
Seat ............................................... 282
Type plate ...................................... 281
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 216
Brakes ........................................... 215
Distance warning signal ................. 222
ESP®.............................................. 218
ESP®OFF ....................................... 219
LIM (cruise control)........................ 151
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 153
Overview .......................................... 28
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 35
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 215
Seat belt ........................................ 214
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 223
Warning triangle ................................ 248
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 212
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 279
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 276
Wheel chock ...................................... 274
Wheels
Changing a wheel.......................... 273
Changing/replacing ....................... 273
Checking ........................................ 267
Cleaning ......................................... 244
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 276
General notes ................................ 277
Important safety notes .................. 266
Information on driving .................... 266
Removing a wheel .......................... 276
Storing ........................................... 274
Tightening torque ........................... 276
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 277
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 198
Operation ......................................... 42
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 244
see Side windows
Index 17