2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK wiper blades

Display message ............................ 281
Important safety note s.................. 318
Opening ......................................... 318
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 393
Brake
EBD .................................................. 79
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 259
Notes ............................................. 392
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 77
Display message ............................ 266
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 76
BAS .................................................. 74
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 392
Display message ............................ 252
Driving tips .................................... 186
Hill start assist ............................... 163
HOLD function ............................... 201
Important safety notes .................. 186
Parking brake ................................ 182
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 30
Buttons on the steering column ...... 233C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car wash (care) ................................. 324
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 324
Carpets .......................................... 330
Display ........................................... 329
Exhaust pipe .................................. 328
Exterior lighting ............................. 327
Gear or selector lever .................... 329
High-pressure cleaner .................... 325
Interior ........................................... 329
Matt paintwork .............................. 326 Note
s............................................. 324
Paint .............................................. 326
Plastic trim .................................... 329
Reversing camera .......................... 328
Roof lining ...................................... 330
Seat belt ........................................ 330
Seat cove r..................................... 330
Sensors ......................................... 328
Steering wheel ............................... 329
Trim pieces .................................... 330
Washing by hand ........................... 325
Wheels ........................................... 326
Windows ........................................ 327
Wiper blades .................................. 327
Wooden trim .................................. 330
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 240
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 247
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 87
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 34
Upper section .................................. 33
Changing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 129
Licence plate lighting ..................... 133
Main-beam headlamp s................... 130
Rear foglamp ................................. 131
Reversing lamps ............................ 131
Turn signals (front) ......................... 130
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 131
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 66
Integrated ........................................ 61
Integrated, ICS padded play table .... 62
Integrated, side head restraints ....... 64
ISOFIX .............................................. 59
On the front-passenger seat ............ 64
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 66
Recommendations ........................... 70
Suitable positions ............................ 66
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 71
Rear doors ....................................... 72 6
Index

W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 287
Brakes .......................................... .286
Distance warning signal ................. 295
ESP ®
.............................................. 289
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 290
Fuel tank ........................................ 293
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 189
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 194
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 191
Overview .......................................... 31
PASSENGER AIR BAG ..................... .41
Reserve fuel .................................. .293
Seat belt ........................................ 285
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 296
Warning triangle ................................ 332
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 283
Wheel and tyre combinations
see Tyres
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 365
Wheel chock ...................................... 363
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 361
Changing/replacing ....................... 361
Checking ........................................ 353
Cleaning ......................................... 326
Emergency spare wheel ................. 380
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 365
General notes ................................ 366
Important safety notes .................. 352
Information on driving .................... 352
Removing a wheel .......................... 365
Storing .......................................... .362
Tightening torque ........................... 365
Wheel size/tyre size ..................... .366
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 262
Operation ......................................... 49
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 327
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 146
Windscreen washer system
Notes ............................................. 393 Topping up ..................................... 322
Windscreen wipers
Display message ............................ 283
Problem (malfunction) ................... 136
Rear window wiper ........................ 134
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 134
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Winter driving
General notes ................................ 354
Winter operation
Slippery road surfaces ................... 187
Snow chains .................................. 355
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 247
M+S tyres ...................................... 354
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 327
Important safety notes .................. 134
Replacing (on the rear window) ..... 135
Replacing (windscreen) .................. 134
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .330 Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 145 20
Index

Licence plate lighting
X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the tailgate.
X Apply a screwdriver to lamp lens :from
the outside.
X Lever out lamp lens :and remove it.
X Replace the bulb.
X Insert lamp lens :into the licence plate
lamp and press it in until it engages. Windscreen wipers
Switching the windscreen wipers on/
off
! Do not operate the windscreen wipers
when the windscreen is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windscreen can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windscreen is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the wind-
screen wipers in dry weather conditions,
always operate them using washer fluid.
! If the windscreen wipers leave smears on
the windscreen after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, this may
be due to wax or other residue. Clean the
windscreen with washer fluid after an auto- matic car wash. Combination switch
1
$ Windscreen wipers off
2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
3 Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4 ° Continuous wipe, slow
5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast
B í Single wipe/ îwipe the wind-
screen using washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 159).
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
! Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the wind-
screen becomes dirty in dry weather con-
ditions, the windscreen wipers may be acti- vated inadvertently. This could damage the
windscreen wiper blades or scratch the
windscreen.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windscreen wipers in dry weather.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: in the Äor
Å position, the appropriate wiping fre-
quency is automatically set according to the
intensity of the rain. In the Åposition, the
rain sensor is more sensitive than in the Ä
position, causing the windscreen wiper to
wipe more frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windscreen
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions. Windscreen wipers
133Lights and windscreen wipers Z

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
Windscreen wipersLights and windscreen wipers

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
135Lights and windscreen wipers Z

After washing the vehicle, brake carefully
while paying attention to the traffic conditions in order to restore full braking efficiency.
! When DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD
function is activated, the vehicle brakes
automatically in certain situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the following or similar situations:
R when towing away
R in a car wash
! Make sure that the automatic transmis-
sion is in position Nwhen washing your
vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehi-
cle could be damaged if the transmission is
in another position.
! Make sure that:
R the side windows and sliding sunroof are
closed completely.
R the blower for the ventilation/heating is
switched off (OFF button is depressed/
airflow control is turned to position 0).
R the windscreen wiper switch is at posi-
tion 0.
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car wash from the very start.
Wash off excess dirt before cleaning the vehi-
cle in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windscreen and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the wind- screen.
Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi-
vidual country. X
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
X Use a soft sponge to clean.
X Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a
gentle jet of water.
X Do not point the water jet directly towards
the air inlet.
X Use plenty of water and rinse out the
sponge frequently.
X Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
X Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the
paintwork.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
High-pressure cleaning equipment G
WARNING
The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt grind- ers) can cause damage not visible from the
outside to tyres or chassis components. Com-
ponents damaged in this way can unexpect-
edly fail. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have dam- aged tyres or chassis components replaced
immediately.
! Always maintain a distance of at least
30 cm between the vehicle and the high-
pressure cleaner nozzle. Information about
the correct distance is available from the
equipment manufacturer.
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
R tyres
R door gaps, roof gaps, joints etc.
R electrical components
R battery
R connectors Care
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!
Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
! Do not park up the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after clean-
ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the
brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The
vehicle can then be parked up.
Cleaning the windows G
WARNING
If the windscreen wipers are set in motion
when cleaning the windscreen or wiper
blades, you could become trapped. There is a danger of injury.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windscreen orwiper blades.
! Only fold the windscreen wipers away
from the windscreen when vertical. Other-
wise, you will damage the bonnet.
! Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,
solvents or cleaning agents containing sol- vents to clean the inside of the windows. Do
not touch the insides of the windows with
hard objects, e.g. an ice scraper or ring.
There is otherwise a risk of damaging the
windows.
! Clean the water drainage channels of the
windscreen and the rear window at regular
intervals. Deposits such as leaves, petals
and pollen may under certain circumstan-
ces prevent water from draining away. This
can lead to corrosion damage and damage to electronic components.
X Clean the inside and outside of the win-
dows with a damp cloth and a cleaning
agent that is recommended and approved
by Mercedes-Benz. Cleaning the wiper blades G
WARNING
If the windscreen wipers are set in motion
when cleaning the windscreen or wiper
blades, you could become trapped. There is a danger of injury.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windscreen orwiper blades.
! Only fold the windscreen wipers away
from the windscreen when vertical. Other-
wise, you will damage the bonnet.
! Do not pull on the wiper blade. Otherwise,
the wiper blade could be damaged.
! Do not clean wiper blades too often and
do not rub them too hard. Otherwise, the
graphite coating could be damaged. This
could cause wiper noise.
! Hold the wiper arm securely when folding
back. The windscreen could be damaged if
the wiper arm hits against it suddenly.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
screen.
X Clean the wiper blades carefully using a
damp cloth.
X Fold the windscreen wipers back again
before switching on the ignition.
Cleaning the exterior lighting !
Only use cleaning agents or cleaning
cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses.
Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning
cloths could scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the exterior lighting.
X Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior
lighting using a wet sponge and a mild
cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car
shampoo or cleaning cloths. Care
327Maintenance and care Z