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Front

Vehicle features and options

1. To change the wiper blades, fold up the

wiper arms, refer to page 75.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

to the selected options or country versions.

This also applies to safety-related functions

and systems. When using these functions and

systems, the applicable laws and regulations

must be observed.

2. Fold up the wipers.

Onboard vehicle tool kit

3. Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐

sition.

4. Remove the wiper blade toward one side.

The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under

the cargo floor panel.

5. Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order

of removal until it locks in place.

Wiper blade replacement

6. Fold down the wipers.

Safety information

NOTE

Light/bulb replacement

General information

If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield

without the wiper blades installed, the wind‐

shield can be damaged. There is a risk of prop‐

erty damage. Secure the wiper arm when re‐

placing the wiper blades and do not fold down

the wipers without the wiper blades installed.◀

Lights and bulbs

Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu‐

tion to vehicle safety.

The vehicle manufacturer recommends that

you have the relevant work carried out a deal‐

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er’s service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

WARNING

A spare light box is available from a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service cen‐

ter or repair shop.

Too intensive brightness can irritate or

damage the retina of the eye. There is a risk of

injury. Do not look directly into the headlights

or other light sources. Do not remove the LED

covers.◀

Observe the safety information, refer to

page 233.

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

Headlight glass

Some items of equipment use light-emitting

diodes installed behind a cover as a light

source. These light-emitting diodes, which are

related to conventional lasers, are officially

designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.

Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐

ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When

driving with the lights switched on, the con‐

densation evaporates after a short time. The

headlight glass does not need to be changed.

Observe the safety information, refer to

page 233.

If despite driving with the lights switched on,

increasing humidity forms, e.g., water droplets

in the lamp, the manufacturer of your vehicle

recommends having it checked by a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service cen‐

ter or repair shop.

Safety information

Lights and bulbs

WARNING

Headlight setting

Bulbs can get hot during operation. Con‐

tact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a

risk of injury. Only change bulbs after they

have cooled off.◀

The headlight adjustments can be affected by

changing lights and bulbs. After the headlight

adjustment was changed, have it checked and,

if necessary, corrected by a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center or re‐

pair shop.

WARNING

Work on switched-on lighting systems

can cause short circuits. There is a risk of in‐

jury or risk of property damage. When working

on the lighting system, switch off the lamps in

question. If necessary, heed the bulb manufac‐

turer's instructions.◀

NOTE

Dirty bulbs have a reduced service life.

There is a risk of property damage. Do not hold

new bulbs with your bare hands. Use a clean

cloth or something similar, or hold the bulb by

its base.◀

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Front lights, bulb replacement

LED headlights

Tail lamps, bulb replacement

Overview

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Turn signal/brake lamp

Reversing lamp

Inside brake lamp

Rear lamp

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2

3

4

5

Corner-illuminating lights

Low beams/high beams

Parking lamp, daytime running lights

Turn signal

Outside brake lamp

Rear reflector

Side marker lights

Turn signal, outer brake, tail, and

license plate lights

Observe the safety information, refer to

page 233.

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

All front lamps and side turn signals are de‐

signed with LED technology.

In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service cen‐

ter or repair shop.

These lights feature LED technology.

In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service cen‐

ter or repair shop.

LED front fog lights

These front fog lights are made using LED

technology. In the case of a malfunction, con‐

tact a dealer’s service center or another quali‐

fied service center or repair shop.

Turn signal in exterior mirror

The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature

LED technology. In the case of a malfunction,

contact a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

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16-watt bulb, W16W.

Lights in the tailgate

Access to the lights

1. Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.

2. Pull out the bulb and replace it.

If necessary, remove the fasteners using the

screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit

and fold away the cover.

3. Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the

tailgate in reverse order.

Inside brake lamp

Vehicle battery

Observe the safety information, refer to

page 233.

Maintenance

24-watt bulb, HP24W.

The battery is maintenance-free.

The added amount of acid is sufficient for the

service life of the battery.

1. Squeeze the bulb holder and pull it out.

More information about the battery can be re‐

quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐

other qualified service center or repair shop.

Replacing the vehicle battery

General information

After a battery replacement, the manufacturer

of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle

battery be registered on the vehicle by a deal‐

er’s service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop to ensure that all comfort

features are fully available and that any Check

Control messages of these comfort features

are no longer displayed.

2. Pull off the connector.

3. Replace the bulb.

4. Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the

tailgate in reverse order.

Reversing lamp

Observe the safety information, refer to

page 233.

Safety information

NOTE

Vehicle batteries that are not compatible

can damage vehicle systems and impair vehi‐

cle functions. There is a risk of personal and

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property damage. Only vehicle batteries that

are compatible with your vehicle type should

be installed in your vehicle. Information on

compatible vehicle batteries is available at your

dealer’s service center.◀

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Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:

store the positions again.

▷

Time: update.

Date: update.

Glass sunroof: initialize the system.

Charging the battery

General information

Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐

ciently charged to guarantee that the battery

remains usable for its full service life.

Disposing of old batteries

Have old batteries disposed of by a

dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop

or take them to a collection point.

Maintain the battery in an upright position for

transport and storage. Secure the battery so

that it does not tip over during transport.

A discharged battery is indicated by a

red indicator light.

The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐

lowing cases:

▷

When making frequent short-distance

drives.

Fuses

Safety information

▷

If the vehicle is not used for more than a

month.

WARNING

Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload

electrical lines and components. There is a risk

of fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse.

Do not replace a nonworking fuse with a sub‐

stitute of another color or amperage rating.◀

Safety information

NOTE

Battery chargers for the vehicle battery

can work with high voltages and currents,

which means that the 12 volt on-board net‐

work can be overloaded or damaged. There is

a risk of property damage. Only connect bat‐

tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the

starting aid terminals in the engine compart‐

ment.◀

Replacing a fuse

The fuses are located in two different places in

the vehicle.

Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse

types and locations are stored in the fuse box

in the cargo area.

Starting aid terminals

In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the

starting aid terminals, refer to page 240, in the

engine compartment with the engine off.

Power failure

After a power loss, some equipment needs to

be newly initialized or individual settings up‐

dated, for example:

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In the glove compartment

Push the handle up, arrow 1, and open the lid,

arrow 2.

In the cargo area

Open the cover on the right side trim, arrow.

The fuse box is located behind the sound insu‐

lation.

Information on the fuse types and locations is

found on a separate sheet on the bottom of the

fuse box.

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