Get On-board computer and displays -> Displays and operation Guide for Mercedes B Class SUV Second Generation (2011-2017)

Important safety notes

WARNING

If you operate information systems and com-

munication equipment integrated in the vehi-

cle while driving, you will be distracted from

traffic conditions. You could also lose control

of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.

Only operate the equipment when the traffic

situation permits. If you are not sure that this

is possible, park the vehicle paying attention

to traffic conditions and operate the equip-

ment when the vehicle is stationary.

You must observe the legal requirements for the

country in which you are currently driving when

operating the on-board computer.

WARNING

If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-

functioned, you may not recognize function

restrictions in systems relevant to safety. The

operating safety of your vehicle may be

impaired. There is a risk of an accident.

Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked

at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-

ately.

The on-board computer only shows messages or

warnings from certain systems in the multifunc-

tion display. You should therefore make sure

your vehicle is operating safely at all times.

If the operating safety of your vehicle is

impaired, pull over as soon as it is safe to do so.

Contact a qualified specialist workshop.

For an overview, see the instrument panel illus-

tration (Y page 32).

Displays and operation

Instrument cluster lighting

The light sensor in the instrument cluster auto-

matically controls the brightness of the multi-

function display. In daylight, the displays in the

instrument cluster are not illuminated.

The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the dis-

plays and the controls in the vehicle interior can

be adjusted using the brightness control knob.

The brightness control knob is located on the

bottom left of the instrument cluster

(Y page 32).

Turn the brightness control knob clockwise or

counter-clockwise.

If the light switch is set to the Ã, T or

L position, the brightness is dependent

upon the brightness of the ambient light.

READY indicator

When the drive system is started and the vehicle

is ready to drive, READY indicator : appears in

the multifunction display. This indicates that the

vehicle is operational.

Outside temperature display

You should pay special attention to road condi-

tions when temperatures are around freezing

point.

Bear in mind that the outside temperature dis-

play indicates the temperature measured and

does not record the road temperature.

The outside temperature display is in the multi-

function display (Y page 155).

There is a short delay before a change in outside

temperature appears in the multifunction dis-

play.

E-CELL display

WARNING

There is a risk of an accident if you accelerate

or overtake when the power output of the

drive system is reduced.

You should therefore adapt your driving style

and drive particularly carefully. Charge the

high-voltage battery at a charge station imme-

diately.

152

Displays and operation

On-board computer and displays

Start the drive system (Y page 111).

E-CELL display : shows the available power

of the drive system.

Under normal operating conditions, E-CELL dis-

play : is in the maximum range.

The power output available may deviate from

the maximum range in the event of:

very high or low outside temperatures

very high performance requirements for a lon-

ger period of time

very low condition of charge of the high-volt-

age battery

a malfunction in the drive system

The reduced power output can be improved by

charging the high-voltage battery (Y page 117).

Power display

Power display : contains two areas:

Area above 0

Here, the current amount of power that the

drive system is feeding to the wheels is dis-

played.

Area below 0

Here, the vehicle's recuperative power in

overrun mode is displayed.

If the needle for the power display is in the OFF

position, the vehicle is not ready to drive

because:

the drive system has not yet started

the charging cable is still connected to the

vehicle socket

there is insufficient power available from the

high-voltage battery

the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system is

malfunctioning

When the drive system is started, the needle in

the power display moves to position 0. The dis-

play

ReadyReady appears in the lower multifunction

display. The vehicle is ready to drive.

The boost area for maximum acceleration can

be reached using kickdown (Y page 114).

The braking performance of the electric motor

using recuperative braking is, in some operating

modes, either reduced or not effective:

when the condition of charge of the high-volt-

age battery increases

if the high-voltage battery is not yet at a nor-

mal operating temperature

when driving close to the maximum speed

when the vehicle is almost stationary

in transmission position N

during and after ESP stability control

If necessary, counteract the reduced regenera-

tive braking effect by applying the brake your-

self.

Condition of charge display

Condition of charge display : shows the con-

dition of charge of the high-voltage battery.

The charge value is shown as a percentage in the

Energy FlowEnergy Flow menu in the instrument cluster

(Y page 157).

Displays and operation

153

On-board computer and displays

The Energy FlowEnergy Flow menu can also be dis-

played in the COMAND/Audio display.

The condition of charge of the high-voltage bat-

tery has dropped into the reserve range if the

drive system is running and:

the

Drive Battery Reserve LevelDrive Battery Reserve Level mes-

sage appears in the display

the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster

lights up

Charge the high-voltage battery from a condi-

tion of charge of less than 20% at:

an electrical outlet

a charging station

The braking performance of the electric motor

using recuperative braking is, in some operating

modes, either reduced or not effective:

when the condition of charge of the high-volt-

age battery increases

if the high-voltage battery is not yet at a nor-

mal operating temperature

when the vehicle is almost stationary

in transmission position N

during and after ESP stability control

If you do not make an additional effort to apply

the brake yourself, the braking effect may not be

sufficient. If necessary, counteract the reduced

regenerative braking effect by applying the

brake yourself.

Operating the on-board computer

Overview

Multifunction display

;

Vehicles with Audio 20: switches on voice-

operated control for navigation (see manu-

facturer's operating instructions)

Vehicles with COMAND: switches on the

Voice Control System (see the separate

operating instructions)

Right control panel

Left control panel

Back button

To activate the on-board computer: turn

the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock.

You can control the multifunction display and

the settings in the on-board computer using the

buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.

154

Displays and operation

On-board computer and displays

Left control panel

;

Calls up the menu and menu bar

Press briefly:

Scrolls in lists

Selects a submenu or function

In the

AudioAudio menu: selects the

previous or next station, when the

preset list or station list is active,

or an audio track or video scene

In the

TelTel (Telephone) menu:

switches to the phone book and

selects a name or telephone num-

ber

Press and hold:

In the

AudioAudio menu: selects a pre-

set list or a station list in the

desired frequency range or an

audio track or video scene using

rapid scrolling

In the

TelTel (Telephone) menu:

starts rapid scrolling if the phone

book is open

Confirms the selection or display

message

In the

TelTel (Telephone) menu:

switches to the telephone book

and starts dialing the selected

number

Right control panel

Mute

Adjusts the volume

Rejects or ends a call

Exits the telephone book/redial

memory

Makes or accepts a call

Switches to the redial memory

Back button

Press briefly:

Back

Vehicles with Audio 20:

Switches off voice-operated con-

trol for navigation (see manufac-

turer's operating instructions)

Vehicles with COMAND:

Switches off the Voice Control

System (see the separate operat-

ing instructions)

Hides display messages or calls up

the last

TripTrip menu function used

Exits the telephone book/redial

memory

Press and hold:

Calls up the standard display in the

TripTrip menu

Multifunction display

Range

;

Time

Text field

Menu bar

Drive program

Transmission position (Y page 112)

Permanent display: outside temperature or

speed (Y page 165)

Displays and operation

155

On-board computer and displays

On-board computer and displays -> Displays and operation for Your Mercedes B Class SUV Second Generation (2011-2017)

Related Topics

Popular Owner Manuals

Latest Owner Manuals