light MERCEDES-BENZ B-Class 2017 W246 Service Manual

0043
Raises the backrest contour
0044 Softens the backrest contour
0087 Lowers the backrest contour
0085 Hardens the backrest contour Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off G
WARNING
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to
become very hot. The health of persons with
limited temperature sensitivity or a limited
ability to react to excessively high tempera-
tures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on
repeatedly. The three red indicator lamps in the button indi-
cate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down from
level 3to level 2after approximately eight
minutes.
The system automatically switches down from
level 2to level 1after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off approx-
imately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 109).
X To switch on: press button0043repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button0043repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
Problems with the seat heating Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions The seat heating has
switched off prematurely
or cannot be switched
on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical consum-
ers are switched on.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the
rear window defroster or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating will switch
back on automatically. 82
SeatsSeats
, steering wheel and mirrors

Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the vehicle's drive system. G
WARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 109).
X Exterior mirror on the front-passenger side:
press button 0044.
Exterior mirror on the driver's side: press but- ton 0043.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding but-
ton lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after some
time. You can adjust the selected exterior mirror using button
0087as long as the indicator
lamp is lit.
X Press button 0087up, down, or to the right or
left until you have adjusted the exterior mirror
to the correct position. You should have a
good overview of traffic conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger field
of vision.
After the engine has been started, the exterior
mirrors are automatically heated at low outside temperatures. Heating takes a maximum of ten
minutes.
i You can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
X Move the exterior mirror into the correct posi-
tion manually. Automatic anti-glare mirrors
G
WARNING
Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an auto- matic anti-glare mirror breaks. The electrolyte
is harmful and causes irritation. It must not
come into contact with your skin, eyes, res-
piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with the electrolyte,
observe the following:
R Rinse off the electrolyte from your skin
immediately with water.
R Immediately rinse the electrolyte out of
your eyes thoroughly with clean water.
R If the electrolyte is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly. Do not
induce vomiting.
R If electrolyte comes into contact with your
skin or hair or is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately. 84
MirrorsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

R
Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with electrolyte.
R If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
The "Automatic anti-glare mirrors" function is
only available if the vehicle is equipped with the
"Mirrors package".
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on
the driver's side automatically go into anti-glare mode if:
R the ignition is switched on and
R incident light from headlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior lighting
is switched on. Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position You can set the front-passenger side exterior
mirror such that you can see the rear wheel on
that side as soon as you engage reverse gear.
You can store this position.
0043
Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
0044 Button for the front-passenger side exterior
mirror
0087 Button for the exterior mirror setting
0085 Memory button M
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 109).
X Press button 0044. X
Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the default parking position.
X Use button 0087to adjust the exterior mirror to
a position that allows you to see the rear
wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another posi-
tion, the front-passenger side exterior mirror
returns to the driving position.
Calling up a stored parking position set- ting X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 109).
X Adjust the front-passenger side exterior mir-
ror using the corresponding button
(Y page 84).
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side
moves back to its original position:
R as soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h)
R about ten seconds after you have disengaged
reverse gear
R when you use button 0043to select the exterior
mirror on the driver's side Memory function
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you use the memory function on the driver's side while driving, you could lose control of
the vehicle as a result of the adjustments
being made. There is a risk of an accident.
Only use the memory function on the driver's
side when the vehicle is stationary. G
WARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat,
you and other vehicle occupants – particularly children – could become trapped. There is a
risk of injury. Memory function
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Z

Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. In some countries,
operation of the headlamps varies due to legal
requirements and self-imposed obligations. Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using the:
R light switch
R combination switch (Y page 88)
R on-board computer (Y page 166)
Light switch Operation
0047
0063
Left-hand standing lamps
0048 0064
Right-hand standing lamps
0049 0060
Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
004A 0058
Automatic headlamp mode, controlled
by the light sensor
004B0058 Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0084 005E
Rear fog lamp
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to the 0058position.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/stand- ing lamps) switches off automatically if you:
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey in
position 0in the ignition lock Automatic headlamp mode
0058 is the favored light switch setting. The light
setting is automatically selected according to
the brightness of the ambient light (exception:
poor visibility due to weather conditions such as fog, snow or spray):
R SmartKey in position 1in the ignition lock: the
parking lamps are switched on/off automat-
ically depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
R With the drive system running: if you have
switched on the Daytime Running Lights
Daytime Running Lights
function in the on-board computer, the day-
time running lamps or the parking lamps and
low-beam headlamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness of
the ambient light.
X To switch on the automatic headlamp
mode:
turn the light switch to the 0058posi-
tion. G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to 0058, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
0058.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid.
The driver is responsible for the vehicle's light-
ing at all times.
The daytime running lamps improve the visibility
of your vehicle during the day. To do this, the
daytime running lamps function must be
switched on using the on-board computer
(Y page 166).
If the drive system is switched on and you turn
the light switch to 0060or0058, the manual
settings take precedence over the daytime run- ning lamps.
Low-beam headlamps Even if the light sensor does not detect that it isdark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-
lamps come on when the ignition is switched on
and the light switch is set to the 0058position.
This is a particularly useful function in the event of rain and fog. Exterior lighting
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X
To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to posi-
tion 2or start the drive system.
X Turn the light switch to 0058.
The green 0058indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of thick fog. Please take note of the country-specific
regulations for the use of rear fog lamps.
X To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2or
start the drive system.
X Turn the light switch to 0058or0058.
X Press the 005Ebutton.
The yellow 005Eindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
005E button.
The yellow 005Eindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Parking lamps ! If the battery charge level is very low, the
parking lamps or standing lamps are switched off automatically in order to preserve energy
to start the drive system. Always park your
vehicle safely and sufficiently lit according to
legal standards. Avoid using the parking
lamps 0060for periods of several hours.
Where possible, switch the right-hand 0064
or left-hand 0063standing lamp on.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to 0060.
The green 0060indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated. X To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey should not be in the ignition lock or it should be in position 0.
X Turn the light switch to 0063(left-hand side of
the vehicle) or 0064(right-hand side of the
vehicle). Combination switch
X
To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow 0044or0085.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction of
arrow 0044or0085.
X To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the light switch to 0058or0058.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow 0043.
The high-beam headlamps only switch on in
the 0058 position if the low-beam headlamps
are on.
The blue 0057indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the high-beam head-
lamps:move the combination switch back to
its normal position.
The blue
0057indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
X To switch on the high-beam flasher: pull
the combination switch in the direction of
arrow 0087. 88
Exterior lightingLights and
windshield wipers

Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button
0043.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a
turn signal using the combination switch, only the turn signal lamp on the corresponding
side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button
0043.
The hazard warning lamps automatically switch
on if:
R an air bag is deployed or
R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed
of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes to a
standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-
cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of above
6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full brake appli-
cation.
The hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off. Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illu-
mination of the road over a wide angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better visi-
bility in tight bends, for example. It can only be
activated when the low-beam headlamps are
switched on.
Active:
R if you are driving at speeds below 25 mph
(40 km/h) and switch on the turn signal or
turn the steering wheel
R if you are driving at speeds between 25 mph
(40 km/h) and 45 mph (70 km/h) and turn
the steering wheel
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short
time, but is automatically switched off after no
more than three minutes. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions may
cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This
moisture does not affect the functionality of the headlamp. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Front overhead control panel 0043
003D Switches the left-hand front reading
lamp on or off
0044 004A Switches the front interior lighting on
0087 0043 Switches the rear interior lighting on or
off
0085 0033 Switches the front interior lighting/
automatic interior lighting control off
0083 003D Switches the right-hand front reading
lamp on or off
0084 Switches the automatic interior lighting con-
trol on Interior lighting
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Control panel in the grab handle in the
rear compartment 0043
To switch the reading lamp on/off 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 SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
The color and brightness for the ambient lighting
may be set via the multimedia system; see the
separate operating instructions.
Automatic interior lighting control X
To switch on: set the switch to center posi-
tion 0084.
X To switch off: set the switch to the 0033
position.
The interior lighting automatically switches on if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the ignition
lock. This delayed switch-off can be adjusted via
the multimedia system; see the separate oper-
ating instructions. Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
Xenon bulbs: G
DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get an electric shock if you remove the cover of
the 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 the Xenon bulb. Always have work on
the Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
If your vehicle is equipped with Xenon bulbs, you
can recognize this 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 to be observed, the lights must be switched on before the drive system is
started.
Headlamps and lights 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: G
WARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot when operating. If you change a bulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these components to cool down before changing a bulb.
Do not use a bulb if it has been dropped or if its glass tube has been scratched.
The bulb may explode if
R you touch it
R it is hot
R you drop it
R you scratch it
Use bulbs only in closed lamps that have been
designed for this purpose. Only install spare
bulbs of the same type and the specified volt-
age.
Marks on the glass tube reduce the service life
of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube with
your bare hands. If necessary, clean the glass 90
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tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and rub it
off with a lint-free cloth.
Protect bulbs from moisture during operation.
Do not allow bulbs to come into contact with
liquids.
Besides the Xenon bulbs, there are other bulbs
that you cannot replace yourself. Replace only
the bulbs listed (Y page 91). Have the bulbs
that you cannot change yourself replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
Headlamps and lights 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. Overview of bulb types
You can replace the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend. Vehicles with halogen headlamps
0043
Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
0044 High-beam headlamps: H7 55 W
0087 Parking lamps/standing lamps: W 5 W LL
0085 Low-beam headlamps: H7 55 W Vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps
0043
Cornering lamp: H7 55 W Tail lamps (vehicles with halogen headlamps)
0043 Rear fog lamp: P 21 W
0044 Backup lamp: W 16 W License plate lamp (vehicles with halogen head-
lamps)
0043
License plate lamp: C 5 W Replacing bulbs
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Replacing front bulbs
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing You must remove the cover of the front wheel
housing before you can change the front turn
signal lamp.
X To remove: switch off the lights.
X Turn the front wheels inwards.
X Slide cover 0043upwards.
Cover 0043is released.
X Unclip cover 0043.
X To install:clip in cover 0043.
X Push cover 0043down.
Cover 0043is locked.
Low-beam headlamps (halogen head-
lamps) X
Remove the cover in the front wheel housing
(Y page 92).
X Turn housing cover 0043counter-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn bulb holder 0044counter-clockwise and
pull out.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 0044.X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0044.
X Insert bulb holder 0044and turn it clockwise.
X Press on housing cover 0043and turn it to the
right.
X Replace the cover in the front wheel housing
(Y page 92).
High-beam headlamps (halogen head-
lamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0043counter-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn bulb holder 0044counter-clockwise and
pull out.
X Insert the new bulb and engage it to the stop.
X Press on housing cover 0043and turn it to the
right.
Parking lamps/standing lamps (halo-
gen headlamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0043counter-clockwise and
remove it. 92
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X
Pull out bulb holder 0044.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 0044.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0044.
X Insert bulb holder 0044.
X Press on housing cover 0043and turn it to the
right.
Turn signals (halogen headlamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn bulb holder 0043counter-clockwise and
pull out.
X Turn the bulb counter-clockwise and pull it
out of bulb holder 0043.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0043.
X Insert bulb holder 0043and turn it clockwise
until it engages.
Cornering light function (Xenon bulbs) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0043counter-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn bulb holder 0044counter-clockwise and
pull out. X
Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 0044.
X Insert new bulb into bulb holder 0044.
X Insert bulb holder 0044and turn it clockwise.
X Press on housing cover 0043and turn it to the
right. Replacing rear bulbs
Tail lamps Backup lamp and rear fog lamp
Due to their location, have the bulbs in the
backup lamp and the fog lamp in the tailgate
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop. X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the tailgate.
X In recess 0085on the inside of the closing han-
dle, pry off and unclip 0044the upper section of
handle 0087with a flat smooth object, e.g. a
screwdriver, and remove.
X Pull the lower section of handle 0043using a
sharp, sudden movement to remove it from
the paneling and then place it to one side. Replacing bulbs
93Lights and windshield wipers Z