lights MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK 2015 Service Manual

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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 wind-
screen with washer fluid after an automatic
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/î wipes the wind-
screen using washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 126).
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
! Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the wind-
screen becomes dirty in dry weather condi-
tions, the windscreen wipers may be activa-
ted inadvertently. This could damage the
windscreen wiper blades or scratch the wind- screen.
For this reason, you should always switch off
the windscreen wipers in dry weather.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: in the ÄorÅ
position, the appropriate wiping frequency is
automatically set according to the intensity of
the rain. In the Åposition, the rain sensor is
more sensitive than in the Äposition, caus-
ing the windscreen wiper to wipe more fre-
quently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windscreen will
no longer be wiped properly. This could mean
you are unable to observe the traffic conditions. 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 126).
X Slide 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
(Y page 182). 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. Windscreen wipers
109Lights and windscreen wipers Z

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 wind-
screen/rear window may be damaged by the
force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades (variant 1) Removing the wiper blades
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove the
key from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: switch off the
engine.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the windscreen. 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. 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 cor-
rectly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the windscreen.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades (variant 2) Removing the wiper blades
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove the
key from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: switch off the
engine.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the windscreen. X
Hold onto the wiper arm with one hand. With
the other hand, turn the wiper blade in the
direction of arrow :away from the wiper arm
as far as it will go.
X Slide catch ;in the direction of arrow =
until it engages in the removal position with a noticeable click. 110
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X
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of
arrow ?away from the wiper arm.
Fitting the wiper blades X
Insert the new wiper blade into the wiper arm
in the direction of arrow :.X
Slide catch ;in the direction of arrow =
until it engages in the locking position with a
noticeable click.
X Make sure that the wiper blade is seated cor-
rectly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the windscreen. X
Remove protective film :of the service indi-
cator on the tip of the wiper blade.
If the colour of the service indicator changes
from black to yellow, the wiper blades should be replaced.
i The duration of the colour change varies
depending on the usage conditions.
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 window
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. Windscreen wipers
111Lights and windscreen wipers Z

X
Make sure that wiper blade ;is seated cor-
rectly.
X Position wiper blade ;parallel to wiper
arm :.
X Fold wiper arm :back onto the rear window. 112
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Problems with the windscreen wipers
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The windscreen wipers
are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windscreen
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition
lock.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windscreen wipers back on. The windscreen wipers
fail completely. The windscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. The windscreen washer
fluid from the spray noz-
zles no longer hits the
centre of the wind-
screen. The spray nozzles are misaligned.
X Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist workshop. Windscreen wipers
113Lights and windscreen wipers Z

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 settings
of the various climate control functions.
You can choose between various drive programs
with the program selector button (Y page 131).
If you have selected drive program E+:
R the cooling output is reduced when cooling
R the heat output is reduced during heating
R the rear window heating time is reduced
If you have selected drive program Eor S, the
current climate settings are maintained. Operating the climate control system
Switching the climate control on/off
General notes When the climate control is switched off, the air
supply and air circulation are also switched off.
The windows could mist up. Therefore, only
switch off climate control briefly.
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 126).
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to auto-
matic mode.
or X Press the ^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button goes
out. The previous settings are reactivated.
X To deactivate: press the^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button lights
up.
i Activate climate control primarily using the
à button. Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air dehumid-
ification" function, the air inside the vehicle will
not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also
not be dehumidified. The windows can mist up
more quickly. Therefore, only deactivate the
"Cooling with air dehumidification" function
briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
is operational when the vehicle is ready to drive. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu-
midified according to the temperature selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc-
tion.
Activating/deactivating X
To activate: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button lights
up.
X To deactivate: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button goes
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature. 116
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Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The indicator lamp in the
¿ button flashes
three times or remains
off. The cooling with air
dehumidification func-
tion cannot be activated. The cooling with air dehumidification function has been deactivated
due to a malfunction.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
mode
General notes In automatic mode, the set temperature is main-
tained automatically at a constant level. The
system automatically regulates the temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow and the air dis- tribution.
The automatic mode functions optimally when
the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function is activated. If desired, cooling with air dehu-
midification can be deactivated.
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-dehumid-
ification" function, the air inside the vehicle will
not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also
not be dehumidified. The windows can mist up
more quickly. Therefore, only deactivate the
"Cooling with air-dehumidification" function
briefly.
Setting climate control to automatic
mode X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 126).
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are
activated.
X To switch to manual mode: press theÉ
or Ë button.
or X Press the KorI button.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. Automatic air distribution and airflow are deactivated. Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the driv-
er's and front-passenger sides. The set temper-
ature is automatically maintained at a constant
level.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 126).
X To increase/reduce: turn control:orE
anti-clockwise or clockwise. Only change the
temperature setting in small increments.
Start at 22 †. Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings ¯
Directs the airflow through the demister
vents
P Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents
O Directs the airflow through the footwell
air vents
S Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents as well as the footwell
air vents
b Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents as well as the demister
vents
a Directs the airflow through the footwell
and demister vents
_ Directs the airflow through the demister
vents, the centre and side air vents as
well as the footwell air vents
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side air
vents. The side air vents can only be closed if the adjusters are turned clockwise until they
engage. Operating the climate control system
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Setting the air distribution
X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 126).
X Press the ÉorË button repeatedly
until the desired symbol appears in the dis-
play. Setting the airflow
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 126).
X To increase/reduce: press theKor
I button. Switching the ZONE function on/off
X To activate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton lights
up.
The temperature setting for the driver's side
is not adopted for the front-passenger side.
X To deactivate: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton goes
out.
The temperature setting for the driver's side
is adopted for the front-passenger side. Demisting the windscreen
General notes You can use this function to defrost the wind-
screen or to demist the inside of the windscreen
and the side windows.
i You should only select the "Windscreen
demisting" function until the windscreen is
clear again.
Switching the "Windscreen demisting"
function on/off X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 126).
X To activate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button lights
up. The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windscreen and front
side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
Vehicles with windscreen heating: the
windscreen heating is switched on automati-
cally using the "Windscreen demisting" func-
tion.
i The "Windscreen demisting" function auto-
matically sets the blower output to the opti-
mum demisting effect. As a result, the airflow may increase or decrease automatically after
the ¬ button is pressed.
i You can adjust the blower output manually
while the "Windscreen demisting" function is
in operation:
Press the óorô button.
X To deactivate: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. The previous settings are reactivated.
Air-recirculation mode remains deactivated.
or
X Press the Ãbutton.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or X Turn temperature control :orE anti-clock-
wise or clockwise (Y page 115). Demisting the windows
Windows misted up on the inside X
Activate the ¿"Cooling with air dehumid-
ification" function.
X Activate automatic mode Ã.
X If the windows continue to mist up, activate
the ¬ "Windscreen demisting" function.
i You should only select this setting until the
windscreen is clear again. 118
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Windows misted up on the outside
X
Activate the windscreen wipers.
X Set the air distribution to PorO.
i You should only select this setting until the
windscreen is clear again. Rear window heating
General notes The rear window heating has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as soon
as the window is clear. It otherwise switches off automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear window
heating may switch off.
Switching on/off X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 126).
X Press the ¤button.
The indicator lamp in the ¤button lights
up or goes out. Operating the climate control system
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Problems with the rear window heating
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The rear window heating
has switched off prema-
turely or cannot be acti-
vated. The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
X Switch 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 heating
can be activated again. Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
General notes You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odours are entering the vehicle from
outside. The air already inside the vehicle will
then be recirculated.
If you activate air-recirculation mode, the win-
dows can mist up more quickly, in particular at
low temperatures. Only use air-recirculation
mode briefly to prevent the windows misting up.
Switching on/off X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 126).
X To activate: press theebutton.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton lights
up.
Air-recirculation mode is activated automati-
cally:
R at high outside temperatures
R at high levels of pollution
When air-recirculation mode is activated auto-
matically, the indicator lamp in the ebutton
is not lit. Outside air is added after about
30 minutes.
X To deactivate: press theebutton.
The indicator lamp in the ebutton goes
out. i
Air-recirculation mode is deactivated auto-
matically:
R after approximately five minutes at outside
temperatures below approximately 7 †
R after approximately five minutes if the
"Cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above approximately 7 † if
the cooling with air dehumidification func-
tion is activated Convenience opening or closing using
the air-recirculation button G
WARNING
When using convenience closing, you could
become trapped within the sweep of the clos- ing window. There is a risk of injury.
Monitor the entire closing procedure when
using convenience closing. When closing,
make sure that no one has any parts of the
body within the closing area. G
WARNING
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.
When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window. If someone
becomes trapped, immediately press
the W switch in the door to stop the move-
ment of the side windows. To continue closing
the side window, pull on the Wswitch. 120
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