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3. Position the wiper blade in a horizontal posi‐

tion.

Vehicle features and options

4. Remove the wiper blade toward one side.

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions 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 sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

5. Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order of

removal until it locks in place.

Wiper blades

Safety information

NOTICE

6. Fold down the wipers.

Replacing the rear wiper blade

1. Fold up the wiper arm.

The window may sustain damage if the wiper

falls onto it without the wiper blade installed.

There is a risk of damage to property, among

other potential damage. Hold the wiper firmly

when changing the wiper blade. Do not fold or

switch on the wiper without a wiper blade in‐

stalled.

2. Turn the wiper blade all the way back.

Replacing the front wiper blades

1. To change the wiper blades, fold up the wiper

arms, refer to page 108.

3. Continue turning the wiper blade all the way

so that it pops out of the holder.

2. Fold up the wipers.

4. Press the new wiper blade into the holder un‐

til you hear it snap into place.

5. Fold the wipers in.

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droplets in the light, have the headlights

checked.

Light/bulb replacement

General information

Vehicle battery

Lights and bulbs

The vehicle battery has 12 volts. The battery

supplies the onboard electronics with energy.

Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution

to vehicle safety.

For information about the high-voltage system,

refer to page 208.

All headlights and lights are made using LED

technology.

The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you

have the relevant work carried out a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service center

or repair shop.

Maintenance

The battery is maintenance-free.

More information about the battery can be re‐

quested from a dealer's service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

Follow the safety information, refer to page 249.

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

Replacing the vehicle battery

General information

The lights use light-emitting diodes installed be‐

hind the cover as a light source. These light-

emitting diodes are related to conventional lasers

and are officially designated as Class 1 light-

emitting diodes.

The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends

that you have a dealer's service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop register

the vehicle battery to the vehicle after the battery

has been replaced. Once the battery has been

registered again, all comfort features will be avail‐

able without restriction and any Check Control

messages displayed which relate to comfort fea‐

tures will disappear.

Safety information

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

Warning

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.

Safety information

Warning

Vehicle batteries that are not compatible can

damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle

functions. There is a risk of an accident and

damage to property. Only vehicle batteries that

are compatible with your vehicle type should be

installed in your vehicle. Information on com‐

patible vehicle batteries is available at your

dealer’s service center.

Headlight glass

Condensation can form on the inside of the

headlight glass in cool or humid weather. When

driving with the lights switched on, the conden‐

sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐

light glass does not need to be changed.

If despite driving with the headlights switched on,

increasing humidity forms, for instance water

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Charging the vehicle battery

General information

For charging a discharged battery, refer to

page 218.

Fuses

Safety information

Warning

Safety information

Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload elec‐

trical lines and components. There is a risk of

fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse. Do

not replace a nonworking fuse with a substitute

of another color or amperage rating.

NOTICE

Non-compatible external chargers can damage

the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident and

damage to property. Only loading devices that

are compatible with your vehicle and that are

below the maximum charge voltage should be

used to charge your vehicle. Information on

compatible chargers is available at your dealer’s

service center.

Accessing the fuses

The fuses are located in the passenger floor area

under the dashboard.

1. To open, loosen screws, arrows 1.

Power failure

After a power loss, some equipment needs to be

newly initialized or individual settings updated, for

example:

▷ Time: update.

▷ Date: update.

▷ Glass sunroof and sun protection: initialize

the system.

2. Fold down the fuse holder, arrow 2.

Proceed in the reverse order to install.

Disposing of old batteries

Information on the fuse types and locations, as

well as the positions of any other fuse boxes, is

available on the Internet: ‐

card.

Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐

er’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop or take

them to a collection point.

Where applicable, information on the fuse types

and locations is also found on a separate sheet in

the fuse box.

Maintain the filled battery in an upright position

for transport and storage. Secure the battery so

that it does not tip over during transport.

Replacing fuses

The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you

have a dealer's service center or another quali‐

fied service center or repair shop replace the

fuses.

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