Mercedes-Benz B-Class Quiz
Operator's Manual - Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Driving recommendations

In this manual: Operator's Manual - Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Operator's Manual - Mercedes-Benz B-Class — 194Airbags and belt tensioners — 9Diesel engines — 22Electrical equipment — 6Automatic transmission — 5Manual gearbox — 5Brakes — 12Heating - air conditioning — 13Suspension - axles - geometry — 7Vehicle specifications and identification — 7Driveshafts — 4Steering — 6Clutch — 4Body — 18
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Accelerator pedal position

Your driving style affects the behavior of the automatic transmission:

  • Gentle acceleration: early upshifts
  • Strong acceleration: delayed upshifts

Kickdown

Use kickdown for maximum acceleration:

  • Press the accelerator pedal past the resistance point.

The automatic transmission engages a lower gear, provided the maximum permitted engine speed is not exceeded.

  • When you have reached the desired speed, ease off the accelerator pedal.

The automatic transmission upshifts again.

Towing a trailer

  • When going uphill, keep the engine at a medium speed.
  • Depending on the gradient, engage a lower gear, even if CRUISE CONTROL, DISTRONIC PLUS or SPEEDTRONIC is activated.

Test yourself

A quick Mercedes-Benz B-Class quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.