2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK lights

Switching the rear window wiper on/
off Combination switch
:
è Switch
2 ô Wipes with washer fluid
3 ISwitches on intermittent wiping
4 0Switches off intermittent wiping
5 ô Wipes with washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X Turn switch :on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
Vehicles with a black and white multi-
function display: when the rear window
wiper is switched on, the èsymbol
appears in the status overview in the instru- ment cluster. Further information on the
status overview (Y page 242).
Vehicles with a colour multifunction
display: when the rear window wiper is
switched on, the èsymbol appears in
the assistance graphic in the instrument
cluster. Further information on the assis-
tance graphic (Y page 243). Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windscreen wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury. Always switch off the windscreen wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! To avoid damaging the windscreen wiper
blades, make sure that you touch only the
wiper arm of the windscreen wiper.
! Never open the bonnet/tailgate if a wiper
arm is folded away from the windscreen/
rear window.
Never fold a windscreen wiper arm without a wiper blade back onto the windscreen/
rear window.
Hold the windscreen wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the wiper arm without a wiper blade and it
falls onto the windscreen/rear window, the windscreen/rear window may be damaged
by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades Removing the wiper blades
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
screen. X
Press both release clips ;.
X Fold wiper blade :in the direction of
arrow =away from wiper arm ?.
X Remove wiper blade :in the direction of
arrow A. 134
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Fitting the wiper blades
X
Position new wiper blade :with recess B
on lug A.
X Fold wiper blade :in the direction of
arrow =onto the wiper arm until retaining
clips ;engage in bracket ?.
X Make sure that wiper blade :is seated
correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
screen.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade Removing the wiper blades
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Fold wiper arm :away from the rear win-
dow until you feel it engage.
X Position wiper blade ;at a right angle to
wiper arm :.
X Hold wiper arm :and press wiper
blade ;in the direction of the arrow until
it releases.
X Remove wiper blade ;. Fitting a wiper blade
X Place new wiper blade ;onto wiper
arm :.
X Hold wiper arm :and press wiper
blade ;in the opposite direction to the
arrow until it engages.
X Make sure that wiper blade ;is seated
correctly.
X Position wiper blade ;parallel to wiper
arm :.
X Fold wiper arm :back onto the rear win-
dow. Windscreen wipers
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Problems with the windscreen wipers
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The windscreen wipers
are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windscreen
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition
lock.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windscreen wipers back on. The windscreen wipers
fail completely. The windscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. The windscreen washer
fluid from the spray
nozzles no longer hits
the centre of the wind-
screen. The spray nozzles are misaligned.
X Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist work-
shop. 136
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R
Use the residual heat function if you want to
heat or ventilate the vehicle interior when
the ignition is switched off. The residual
heat function can only be activated or deac- tivated with the ignition switched off.
R If you change the settings of the climate
control system, the climate status display
appears for approximately three seconds
at the bottom of the screen in the Audio/
COMAND display (see separate operating
instructions). You will see the current set-
tings of the various climate control func-
tions.
ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the cli-
mate control only operates at a reduced capa-
city. If you require the full climate control out-
put, you can switch off the ECO start/stop
function by pressing the ECO button
(Y page 166). Operating the climate control system
Switching climate control on/off
General notes When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could mist up.
Therefore, only switch off climate control
briefly.
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X To switch on: turn controlAclockwise to
the desired position (except position 0)
(Y page 139).
X To switch off: turn controlAanti-clock-
wise to position 0(Y page 139). THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or X Press the ^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button goes
out. The previous settings are reactivated.
X To deactivate: press the^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button lights
up.
i THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol: switch on climate control primarily
using the Ãbutton. Activating/deactivating the cooling
with air dehumidification function
General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the vehi-
cle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehi- cle will also not be dehumidified. The win-
dows can mist up more quickly. Therefore,
only deactivate the "Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is only available when the engine is run-
ning. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when cooling mode is active. Thisis normal and not a sign that there is a mal-
function. 142
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Activating/deactivating
X
To activate: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button lights
up.
X To deactivate: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button goes
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature. Operating the climate control system
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Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The indicator lamp in
the
¿ button
flashes three times or
remains off. The cool-
ing with air dehumidifi-
cation function cannot
be activated. The cooling with air dehumidification function has been deactiva-
ted due to a malfunction.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
mode
General notes Only THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol features the "Control climate control
automatically" function.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the tem-
perature of the dispensed air, the airflow and
the air distribution.
The automatic mode functions optimally
when the "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is activated. If desired, cooling with
air dehumidification can be deactivated.
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehu-
midification" function, the air inside the vehi- cle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehi-cle will also not be dehumidified. The win-
dows can mist up more quickly. Therefore,
only deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehu-
midification" function briefly.
Setting climate control to automatic
mode X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated. X
To switch to manual mode: press the
É orË button.
or
X Press the KorI button.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated. Setting the temperature
Air-conditioning system You can set the temperature for the entire
vehicle. The set temperature is automatically
maintained at a constant level.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X To increase/reduce: turn control:anti-
clockwise or clockwise (Y page 139). Only
change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 22 †.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides. The set
temperature is automatically maintained at a
constant level.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X To increase/reduce: turn control:orE
anti-clockwise or clockwise (Y page 141).144
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X
To activate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton lights
up.
The temperature setting for the driver's
side is not adopted for the front-passenger side.
X To deactivate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton goes
out.
The temperature setting for the driver's
side is adopted for the front-passenger
side. Demisting the windscreen
General notes You can use this function to defrost the wind-
screen or to demist the inside of the wind-
screen and the side windows.
i You should only select the "Windscreen
demisting" function until the windscreen is clear again.
Switching the "Windscreen demisting"
function on/off X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X To activate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windscreen and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
i The "Windscreen demisting" function
automatically sets the blower output to the optimum demisting effect. As a result, the
airflow may increase or decrease automat-
ically after the ¬button is pressed. i
You can adjust the blower output man-
ually while the "Windscreen demisting"
function is in operation:
R Air-conditioning system: turn airflow
control Aanti-clockwise or clockwise
(Y page 139).
R THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol: press the óorô button.
X To deactivate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. The previous settings are reactivated.
Air-recirculation mode remains deactiva-
ted.
or
X THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol: press the Ãbutton.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Air-conditioning system: turn temperature
control :anti-clockwise or clockwise
(Y page 139).
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol: turn temperature control :orE anti-
clockwise or clockwise (Y page 141). Demisting the windows
Windows misted up on the inside Air-conditioning system
X Activate the ¿"Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function.
X If the windows continue to mist up, activate
the ¬ "Windscreen demisting" function.
i You should only select this setting until
the windscreen is clear again. 146
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THERMOTRONIC automatic climate con-
trol
X Activate the ¿"Cooling with air dehu-
midification" function.
X Activate automatic mode Ã.
X If the windows continue to mist up, activate
the ¬ "Windscreen demisting" function.
i You should only select this setting until
the windscreen is clear again.
Windows misted up on the outside X
Activate the windscreen wipers.
X Set the air distribution to PorO.
i You should only select this setting until
the windscreen is clear again. Rear window heating
General notes The rear window heating has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the window is clear. It otherwise
switches off automatically after several
minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear win-
dow heating may switch off.
Switching on/off X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X Press the ¤button.
The indicator lamp in the ¤button lights
up or goes out. Operating the climate control system
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