2016 MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class ELECTRIC warning light

Interior lighting control
General notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
except when the key is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
The color and brightness for the ambient
lighting may be set using COMAND or Audio
20 (see the separate operating instructions).
Automatic interior lighting control
XTo switch on: set the switch to center
position B.
XTo switch off: set the switch to the |
position.
The interior lighting automatically swit ches
on if you:
Runlock the vehicle
Ropen a door
RRemove the Sm artKey from the ignition
lock.
The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the igni-
tion lock. This delayed switch-off can be
adjusted using COMAND or Audio 20 (see the separate Operator's Manual).
Manual interior lighting control
XTo switch the front interior lighting on:
set the switch to the cposition.
XTo switch the front interior lighting off:
set the switch to the |position or (if the
door is closed) to the center position.
XTo switch the rear interior ligh ting on or
off: press the ubutton.
XTo switch the reading lamp on or off:
press the pbutton.
Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
XTo switch off the crash-responsive
eme rgency lighti ng:press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or
XLock and then unlock the vehicle using the Sm artKey.
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
Xenon bulbs
GDANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get an electric shock if you remove the cover of
th e Xenon bulb and touch the electrical con-
tacts . There is a risk of fatal injury.
Never touch the parts or the electrical con-
tacts of th e Xenon bulb. Always have work on
th e Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
If your vehicle is equipped with Xenon bulbs,
you can recognize th is by the following: the
cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
when you start the drive system. For this tobe
observed, the lights must be switched on
before the drive system is started.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Other bulbs
GWARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot
when operating. If you changeabulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these component s to cool down before
changing a bulb.
104Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers

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.
110Windshield wipers
Lights and windshield wipers

Problems with the rear window defroster
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The rear window
defroster has deactiva-
ted prematurely or can-
not be activated.The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
XSwitch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading
lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window
defroster can be activated again.
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
General notes
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the vehi-
cle will then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
windows can fog up more quickly, in particu-
lar at low temperatures. Only use air-recircu-
lation mode briefly to prevent the windows
from fogging up.
Switching on/off
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 131).
XTo activate: press theebutton.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton lights
up.
Air-recirculation mode switches on automat-
ically:
Rat high outside temperatures
Rat high levels of pollution
When air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically, the indicator lamp in the e
button is not lit. Outside air is added after
about 30 minutes.
XTo deactivate: press theebutton.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton goes
out.
iAir-recirculation mode deactivates auto-
matically:
Rafter approximately five minutes at out-
side temperatures below approximately
45 ‡ (7 †)
Rafter approximately five minutes if the
"Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated
Rafter approximately 30 minutes at out-
side temperatures above approximately
45 ‡ (7 †) if the cooling with air dehu-
midification function is activated
Convenience opening or closing using
the air-recirculation button
GWARNING
When using the convenience closing feature,
parts of the body could be trapped in the clos-
ing area when a side window is being closed.
There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating. Make sure that no body parts are in
close proximity during the closing procedure.
GWARNING
During convenience opening parts of the body could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side win-
dow during the opening procedure. If some-
one becomes trapped, immediately press
Operating the climate control systems123
Climate control
Z

To activate/deactivate "Immediate pre-
entry climate control"
XPress button:in the center console.
The blue or red indicator lamp in the button
lights up or goes out.
The colors of the indicator lamps in the button have the following meanings:
Re dH eating activated
Blue Cooling activated
Yellow Pre-entry climate control at depar- ture is preselected
Air vents
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air out-
lets. 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 vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
Rkeep the air inlet between the windshield
and the hood free of blockages, such as ice, snow or leaves.
Rnever cover the air vents or air intake grillesin the vehicle interior.
iFor optimal climate control in the vehicle,
open the air vents completely and set the
adjusters to the central position.
Setting the center air vents
XTo open the center air vents: turn the
adjuster in one of center air vents :coun-
ter-clockwise.
XTo close the center air vent: turn the
adjuster in one of center air vents :clock-
wise as far as it will go.
Setting the side air vents
:Side window defroster vent
;Side air vent
XTo open a side air vent: turn the adjuster
in side air vent ;to the left.
XTo close a side air vent: turn the adjuster
in side air vent ;clockwise as far as it will
go.
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Climate control

The drive system can be switched off while
the vehicle is in motion by pressing and hold-
ing the Start/Stop button for three seconds.
Key positions with the Start/Stop button
:Start/Stop button
;Ignition lock
As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up. Further information on situations where
an indicator lamp either fails to go out after
starting the drive system or lights up while
driving (
Ypage 231).
If Start/Stop button :has not yet been
pressed, this corresponds to the key being
removed from the ignition.
XTo switch on the power supply: press
Start/Stop button :once.
The power supply is switched on. You can
now activate the windshield wipers, for
example.
The power supply is switched off again if:
Rthe driver's door is opened and
Ryou press Start/Stop button :twice when
in this position
XTo switch on the ignition: press Start/
Stop button :twice.
The ignition is switched on.
If you press Start/Stop button :once
when in this position, the ignition is
switched off again. Removing the Start/Stop button
You can remove the Start/Stop button from
the ignition lock and start the vehicle as nor-
mal using the SmartKey.
You can only switch between Start/Stop but-
ton mode and SmartKey operation when the
vehicle is stationary.
You must also engage park position P.
XRemove Start/Stop button:from ignition
lock ;.
You do not have to remove the Start/Stop
button from the ignition lock when you leave
the vehicle. You should, however, always take
the SmartKey with you when leaving the vehi-
cle. As long as the SmartKey is in the vehicle:
Rthe vehicle can be started using the Start/ Stop button
Rthe electrically powered equipment can be
operated
Starting the engine
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
Ropen the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
Rget out and disrupt traffic.
Roperate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the transmission out of park position P
Rstart the vehicle's drive system.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
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Driving and parking

If you use the supplied 12 A charging cable to
charge a high-voltage battery:
Rthe charge time increases considerably
Relectrical consumption increases consider-
ably
Where possible, charge the high-voltage bat-
tery at a charging station (
Ypage 149). Only
then can certified electrical energy consump-
tion levels be reached.
iThe charging process can vary depending
on the charging station. Therefore, always
observe the local information.
Stowing the charging cable
The charging cable can be stowed in a bag in
the trunk of the vehicle. To do so, the bag
must be secured to the cargo tie-down rings
using the retaining strap provided.
Controls on the charging cable
:A/C status indicator
;Control/protection system indicator
=Charge current indicator
?Charge current setting button
When displays :and ;on the charging
cable light up, this means the following:
Display :
Lights up
greenThe external power supply
connection is working prop-
erly. The high-voltage bat-
tery can be charged.
Flashes redA malfunction has been
detected in the external
power supply. The high-volt-
age battery is recharged as
soon as the electricity signal
registers normal values.
Lights up redThere is a malfunction. The
charging cable must be
removed from the electrical
outlet and then re-inserted.
Display;
Lights up
greenThere are no malfunctions.
The high-voltage battery
can be charged.
Lights up redThere is a malfunction. The
high-voltage battery cannot
be charged.
For information on problems relating to the
charging process, see (
Ypage 151).
Setting the maximum charge current
GWARNING
If the charge current draw via a mains socket
is too high during the charging process, the
external electrical system may overheat.
There is a risk of fire.
Before beginning the charging process, check
the maximum permissible charge current
locally. Consult a qualified expert to do so
where necessary.
If necessary, adjust your vehicle's settings.
!An excessive charge current can blow a
fuse or lead to overheating of the external
power supply. Check whether the external
power supply is compatible with the set
High-voltage battery147
Driving and parking
Z

With the Start/Stop button:
XRemove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock.
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
XSwitch on the ignition.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
XShift to neutralN.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XRelease the electric parking brake.
XSwitch off the ignition and leave the Smart-
Key in the ignition lock.
If you try to switch off the drive system when
the transmission is not in position P:
Ra message appears in the multifunction dis-
play
Ra warning signal sounds
Electric parking brake
General notes
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the transmission out of park position
P.
Rstart the vehicle's drive system.
They could also operate the vehicle's equip-
ment. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The function of the electric parking brake and
the parking lock is dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-board voltage is low or if
there is a malfunction in the system, it may
not be possible to apply the released parking
brake or to shift the transmission to the P
position.
XIf this is the case, only park the vehicle on
level ground and secure it to prevent it roll-
ing away.
XShift the transmission to position P.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
there is a malfunction in the system. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
The electric parking brake carries out a func-
tion check at regular intervals when the drive
system is switched off. The sounds that can
be heard while this is occurring are normal.
Applying or releasing manually
XTo engage: push handle :.
When the electric parking brake is applied,
the red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp lights up in the instru-
ment cluster.
The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is removed.
XTo release: pull handle:.
The red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter goes out.
Parking155
Driving and parking
Z

The electric parking brake can only be
released:
Rwhen the SmartKey is in position1or 2in
the ignition lock (
Ypage 131) or
Rif the ignition was switched on using the
Start/Stop button
Applying automatically
When the vehicle's HOLD function is holding
the vehicle at a standstill, the electric parking
brake is engaged automatically.
In addition, at least one of the following con-
ditions must be fulfilled:
Rthe drive system is switched off.
Rthe driver's door is open and the seat belt is
not fastened.
Rthere is a system malfunction.
Rthe power supply is insufficient.
Rthe vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
period.
The red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
Releasing automatically
Your vehicle's electric parking brake is auto-
matically released if all of the following con-
ditions are met:
Rthe vehicle has been started.
Rthe transmission is in position Dor R.
Rthe seat belt has been fastened.
Ryou depress the accelerator pedal.
If the transmission is in position R, the tailgate
must be closed.
If your seat belt is not fastened, the following
conditions must be fulfilled to automatically
release the electric parking brake:
Rthe driver's door is closed.
Ryou have shifted out of transmission posi-
tion Por you have previously driven faster
than 2 mph (3 km/h). Ensure that you do not depress the acceler-
ator pedal unintentionally. Otherwise the
parking brake will be released and the vehicle
will start to move.
Emergency braking
The vehicle can also be braked during an
emergency by using the electric parking
brake.
XWhile driving, push handle :of the electric
parking brake (
Ypage 155).
The vehicle is braked as long as you keep
handle :of the electric parking brake
pressed. The longer the electric parking
brake handle :is depressed, the greater
the braking force.
During braking:
Ra warning tone sounds
Rthe Please Release Parking Brake
message appears
Rthe red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter flashes
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-
still, the electric parking brake is applied.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice.
iYou can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
156Parking
Driving and parking