2016 MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class ELECTRIC lights

XRear fog lampH: press the bulb gently
into bulb holder E, turn it counter-clock-
wise and remove it from the bulb holder.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder and
turn it clockwise.
XReinsert the bulb holder until you hear it
engage audibly.
XPosition paneling Dand engage it in place
by tapping it with your hand.
XBefore continuing with the installation,
check that all the metal clips are inserted in
the parts placed to one side: 2 clips ;in
the upper part of handle =and 5 clips A
in paneling B.
XIf not, remove the missing metal clips from
the metal openings in the tailgate and
insert them in the appropriate places.
XTake paneling Band connect plug con-
nector Cto the surround lighting.
iThe surround lighting only illuminates
when the tailgate has been shut and reop-
ened.
XPosition paneling Band engage it in place
by tapping it with your hand, starting from
the outside.
XClip in the lower section of handle :at
position ;again.
XInsert the upper section of handle =into
lower section :and engage again with
recess ?.
License plate lamp
XSwitch off the lights.
XOpen the tailgate.
XApply a screwdriver to lamp lens :from
the outside.
XLever out lamp lens :and remove it.
XReplace the bulb.
XInsert lamp lens :into the license plate
lamp and press it in until it engages.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers
on/off
!
Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the wind-
shield wipers.
!If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
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Z

Combination switch
1
$Windshield wiper off
2ÄIntermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
3Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4° Continuous wipe, slow
5¯Continuous wipe, fast
BíSingle wipe/î Wipes the wind-
shield using washer fluid
XSwitch on the ignition.
XTurn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
!Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the wind-
shield becomes dirty in dry weather condi-
tions, the windshield wipers may be activa-
ted inadvertently. This could then damage
the windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield 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 windshield wiper to wipe
more frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions.
Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
:
è Switch
2ôWipes with washer fluid
3ISwitches on intermittent wiping
40 Switches off intermittent wiping
5ô Wipes with washer fluid
XSwitch on the ignition.
XSlide switch :on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
the è symbol appears in the assistance
graphic in the instrument cluster. Further
information on the assistance graphic
(
Ypage 193).
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
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!Never open the hood/tailgate if a wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield/rear window.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear
window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the wiper arm without a wiper blade and it
falls onto the windshield/rear window, the
windshield/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 windshield wiper blades
(variant 1)
Removing the wiper blades
XVehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: switch off
the engine.
XFold the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield.
XPress both release clips ;.
XFold wiper blade:in the direction of
arrow =away from wiper arm ?.
XRemove wiper blade:in the direction of
arrow A. Installing the wiper blades
XPosition new wiper blade
:with recess B
on lug A.
XFold wiper blade :in the direction of
arrow =onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips ;engage in bracket ?.
XMake sure that wiper blade :is seated
correctly.
XFold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
shield.
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
(variant 2)
Removing the wiper blades
XVehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: switch off
the engine.
XFold the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield.
XHold on to the wiper arm with one hand.
With the other hand, turn wiper blade in
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direction of arrow:away from the wiper
arm as far as it will go.
XSlide catch ;in the direction of arrow =
until it engages in the removal position with
a noticeable click.
XRemove the wiper blade in the direction of
arrow ?away from the wiper arm.
Installing the wiper blades
XInsert the new wiper blade into the wiper
arm in the direction of arrow :.
XSlide catch;in the direction of arrow =
until it engages in the locking position with a noticeable click.
XMake sure that the wiper blade is seated
correctly.
XFold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
shield.
XRemove protective film :of the service
indicator on the tip of the wiper blade.
If the color of the service indicator changes
from black to yellow, the wiper blades should
be replaced.
iThe duration of the color change varies
depending on the usage conditions.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Removing a wiper blade
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
XFold wiper arm :away from the rear win-
dow until you feel it engage.
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XPosition wiper blade;at a right angle to
wiper arm :.
XHold wiper arm :and press wiper
blade ;in the direction of the arrow until
it releases.
XRemove wiper blade ;.
Installing a wiper blade
XPlace new wiper blade ;onto wiper
arm :.
XHold wiper arm :and press wiper
blade ;in the opposite direction to the
arrow until it engages.
XMake sure that wiper blade ;is seated
correctly.
XPosition wiper blade ;parallel to wiper
arm :.
XFold wiper arm :back onto the rear win-
dow.
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Problems with the windshield wipers
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The windshield wipers
are jammed.Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
XFor safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers
fail completely.The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
XSelect another wiper speed on the combination switch.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The windshield washer
fluid from the spray
nozzles no longer hits
the center of the wind-
shield.The spray nozzles are misaligned.
XHave the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
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the front-passenger side as well. The indi-
cator lamp in theábutton goes out.
RIf 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.
You can choose between various drive pro-
grams with the program selector button
(
Ypage 137).
If you have selected drive program E+:
Rthe cooling output is reduced when cooling
Rheat output is reduced when heating
Rthe time for which the rear window
defroster will run is reduced
If you have selected drive program Eor S, the
current climate settings are maintained.
Operating the climate control sys-
tems
Activating/deactivating climate con-
trol
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
Dual-zone automatic climate control
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 131).
XTo activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
XPress the ^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
XTo deactivate: press the^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button lights
up.
iActivate climate control primarily using
the à button.
Switching cooling with air dehumidi-
fication on/off
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 fog up more quickly. Therefore, only
deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumidifi-
cation" function briefly.
The "Cooling with air-dehumidification" func-
tion is operational when the vehicle is ready
to drive. The air inside the vehicle is cooled
and dehumidified according to the tempera-
ture selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc- tion.
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Climate control

Switching on/off
XTo activate:press the¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button lights
up.
XTo deactivate: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button goes
out. The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function has a delayed switch-off feature.
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Climate control