2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS set clock

You can reach the emergenc
yrelease via the
carg ocompartment. Fold the rear backrests
forward (Y page 254).
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 75). X
Insert mechanical key 0010intot he opening
in paneling 001A.
X Turn mechanical key 001090° clockwise.
X Push mechanical key 0010in the direction of
the arrow and open the tailgate.
i When you lock the vehicle ( Ypage 81),
the carg ocompartmen tisalso locked. Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows ,body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is arisk of injury.
Make sure that no body part sare in close
proximit ydurin gthe closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switc horp ress the switc htoopen the side
window again. G
WARNING
If children operat ethe side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if the yare
left unsupervised. There is arisk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows .When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle.
Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If asolid object
blocks or restrictsas ide window during the
closing process, the side window opens again
automatically .However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing aside window. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R over the last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing
movement
R during resetting
R when closing the side window again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is arisk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
someone becomes trapped, press the switch
to open the side window again. Opening and closin
gthe side
windows
The switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also aswitch on
each door for the corresponding side window.
The switches on the driver's door take
precedence. Side windows
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Control panel for climat
econtrol 001A
To set th etem peratur e(Ypage 128)
0010 To defros tthe windshield (Y page 130)
0023 To set the air distribution (Y page 129)
0021 To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 132)
001E To set the airflow (Y page 129)
0024 To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 126)
0007 To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 130)Notes on using climate control
Automatic climate control The following contains notes and
recommendations on optimum use of the
automatic climate control.
R
Switch on the air-conditioning system by
turning control knob 001Eclockwise to the
desired position (except position 0).
R Set the temperature to 22 †.
R Recommendation for preventing
fogged up windowsw ith low outside
temperatures or rain: switch0002on for
the air distribution and switch 0018and
000B off if possible (Y page 129).
In air-recirculation mode, switch 0019off
(Y page 132). Set airflow control
001Etoas ettingb etween
3 and 6(Ypage 129).
R Recommendation for rapid cooling or
heating of the vehicle interior: briefly set
airflow control 001Etoas ettingb etween 3
and 6(Ypage 129).
R Recommendation for aconstant
vehicle interior temperature: set airflow
control 001Etoas ettingb etween 1and
3(Y page 129).
R Recommendation for air distribution in
the winter: set000B and
0002(Y page 129).
Recommendation for air distribution in
the summer: set0018 or0018 and
0002(Y page 129).
R Only use the "Windshield defrosting"
function briefly until the windshield is clear
again. Overview of climate control systems
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for the front-passenger side as well. The
indicator lamp in the
000Dbutton goes out.
R Use the residualh eatfunction if you want
to heat or ventilat ethe vehicl einterior
when the ignition is switched off. The
residual heat function can only be activated
or deactivated with the ignition switched
off.
R Vehicles with COMAND: if you change the
settings of the climate control system, the
climate status display appears for three
seconds at the bottom of the screen in the
COMAND display. See also the separate
COMAND operatin ginstructions. You will
see the curren tsettings of the various
climate control functions.
ECO start/stop function Durin
gautomatic engin eswitch-off ,the ECO
start/stop function only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require the full
climate control output, you can switch off the
ECO start/stop function by pressing the ECO
button (Y page 140). Operating the climat
econtrol
systems Switching climat
econtrol on/off
General notes When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could fog up.
Therefore, switch off climate control only
briefly Automatic climat
econtrol X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 137).
X To switch on: turn control001Eclockwise to
the desired position (except position 0)
(Y page 123).
X To switch off: turn control001Ecounter-
clockwise to position 0(Ypage 123).
Dual-zone automatic climat econtrol X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 137).
X To switch on: press the000Cbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Cbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 0007button.
The indicator lamp in the 0007button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
X To switch off: press the0007button.
The indicator lamp in the 0007button lights
up.
i Dual-zone automatic climate control:
switch on climate control primarily using
the 000C button. Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
General notes If you deactivat
ethe "Cooling with air-
dehumidification "function ,the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
only deactivat ethe "Cooling with air-
dehumidification "function briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is only available when the engin eis
running. The air inside the vehicle is cooled 126
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Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
000B Solutions
The indicator lamp in
the
0001 button
flashes three times or
remains off. The
"Cooling with air
dehumidification"
function cannot be
switched on. Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a
malfunction.
X
Visit aqualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
General notes The automatic function is only available in
conjunction with dual-zonea utomatic climate
control.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at aconstant level.
The system automatically regulates the
temperature 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 necessary, cooling
with air dehumidification can be deactivated.
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
only deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function briefly.
Setting climate control to automatic X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 137).
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press the000Cbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Cbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated. X
To switch to manualm ode:press the
000F or0017 button.
or
X Press the 0004or000E button.
The indicator lamp in the 000Cbutton goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are deactivated. Setting the temperature
Automatic climate control You can set the temperature for the entire
vehicle.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 137).
X To increase/reduce: turn control001A
clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 123). Only change the temperature
settingins mall increments. Star tat2 2†.
Dual-zon eautomatic climate control Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X
Turn the SmartKe ytoposition 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 137).
X To increase/reduce: turnc ontrol 001Aor
0009 clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 125) .Only change the temperature
setting in small increments. Star tat2 2†. 128
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gthe climate contro lsystemsClimate control

Setting the air distribution
Automatic climate control Air distribution settings
0002
Directsa ir through the defroster vents
0018 Directsa ir through the center and side
air vents
000B Directsa ir through the footwell air
vents
i You can also activate several air
distribution settings simultaneously. To do
this, press multiple air distribution buttons.
The air is then directed through various
vents.
Setting the air distribution
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 137).
X Press one or more of the 0018,000B,
0002 buttons.
The corresponding indicator lamp lights up
briefly.
Dual-zone automatic climate control Air distribution settings
0002
Directsa ir through the defroster vents
0018 Directsair through the center and side
air vents
000B Directsair through the footwell air
vents
0013 Directsair through the defroster,
center and side air vents
0009 Directsair through the defroster and
footwell vents
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents. The side air ventsc an only be
closed if the adjusters are turned clockwise
until they engage. Setting the air distribution
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 137).
X Press the 000For0017 button repeatedly
until the desired symbol appears in the
display. Setting the airflow
Automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 137).
X To increase/reduce: turn control001E
clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 123).
Dual-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 137).
X To increase/reduce: press the0004or
000E button. Switching the ZONE function on/off
This function is only available with dual-zone
automatic climate control.
X To activate: press the000Dbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Dbutton lights
up.
The temperature setting for the driver's
side is not adopted for the front-passenger
side.
X To deactivate: press the000Dbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Dbutton goes
out.
The temperature setting for the driver's
side is adopted for the front-passenger
side. Operating the climate control systems
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Defrosting th
ewindshield
You can use this function to defrost the
windshield or to defrost th einside of the
windshield and the side windows.
i Yous houl donlys elect the "Windshield
defrosting "fun ctio nuntil the windshield is
clear again.
X Turn the SmartKe ytoposition 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 137).
X To activate: press the0003button.
The indicator lamp in the 0003button lights
up.
The climate contro lsys tem switches to the
following functions:
R high airflow
R high temperature
R aird istribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
i The "Windshield defrosting" function
automatically set sthe blower output to the
optimum defrosting effect .Asaresult,the
airflow may increase or decrease
automatically after the button is pressed.
i You can adjust the blower output
manually while the "Windshield defrosting"
function is in operation:
R Automatic climate control: tur nairflow
control 001Eclockwise or counter-
clockwise (Y page 123).
R Dual-zon eautomatic climate control:
press the 0015or0005 button.
X To deactivate: press the0003button.
The indicator lamp in the 0003button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated.
or
X Dual-zon eautomatic climate control: press
the 000C button.
The indicator lamp in the 0003button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode. or
X
Automatic climate control: turn
temperature control 001Aclockwise or
counter-clockwise (Y page 123).
Dual-zon eautomatic climate control: turn
temperature control 001Aor0009 clockwise or
counter-clockwise (Y page 125). Defrosting th
ewindows
Windows fogged up on th einside Automatic climat
econtrol
X Activat ethe 0001 "Cooling with air
dehumidification "function.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the 0003 "Windshield defrosting" function.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Dual-zone automatic climat econtrol
X Activat ethe 0001 "Cooling with air
dehumidification "function.
X Activat eautomatic mode 000C.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the 0003 "Windshield defrosting" function.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again.
Windows fogged up on the outside X
Activat ethe windshield wipers.
X Set the air distribution to 0018or000B.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. Rear window defroster
General notes The rear window defroster has
ahigh current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the rear window is clear. Otherwise,
the rear window defroster switches off
automatically after several minutes. 130
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Activating/deactivating
X
Turn th eSmartKey to position 0in the
ignition loc korremove it (Y page 137).
X To activate: press the0016button.
The indicator lamp in the 0016buttonlights
up.
X To deactivate: press the0016button.
The indicator lamp in the 0016button goes
out.
i Residual heat is deactivated
automatically:
R after approximately 30 minutes
R when the ignition is switched on
R if the battery voltage drops Setting th
eair vents Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow fro mthe air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is ar isk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain asufficient distance to the air
outlets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air ventsi nto the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
R keep the air inlet between the windshield
and the hood free of blockages, such as ice,
snow or leaves.
R never cover the air ventsora ir intake grilles
in the vehicle interior.
i You can move the adjusters for the air
ventsv ertically or horizontally to set the
direction of the airflow.
i For optimal climate control in the vehicle,
open the air ventsc ompletely and set the
adjusters to the central position. Setting the center air vents
X
To open the center air vent: turn the
adjuster in one of center air vents 001A
counter-clockwise.
X To close the center air vent: turn the
adjuster in one of center air vents 001A
clockwise until it engages. Setting the side air vents
001A
Side window defroster vent
0010 Side air vent
X To open aside air vent: turn the adjuster
in side air vent 0010counter-clockwise.
X To close aside air vent: turn the adjuster
in side air vent 0010clockwise until it
engages. Setting thea
ir vents
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please not ethat your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related system sand functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 25).Important safet
ynotes G
WARNING
If you operate information system sand
communication equipment integrated in the
vehicle while driving, you will be distracted
from traffic conditions. You could also lose
contro lofthe vehicle. There is arisk of an
accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situatio npermits .Ifyou are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the
equipment when the vehicle is stationary. G
WARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or
malfunctioned, you may not recognize
function restrictions in systems relevant to
safety. The operating safety of your vehicle
may be impaired. There is arisk of an
accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at aq ualified specialist workshop
immediately.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating the on-board computer.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the multifunction display
.You should therefore
make sure your vehicle is operating safely at
all times. Otherwise, avehicle that is not
operating safely may cause an accident.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (Y page 31). Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the
display sand 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 31).
X Turn the brightness control knob clockwise
or counter-clockwise.
If the light switch is set to 000C,000For
0005,t he brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambient light.
i The light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display.
In daylight, the display sinthe instrument
cluster are not illuminated. Coolant temperature display
G
WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is
overheated or when there is afire in the
engine compartment could expose you to hot
gases or other service products. There is a
risk of injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is afire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
! Adisplay message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high. 190
Display
sand operationOn-board computer and displays