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Vehicle features and options

NOTICE

Folded-out wipers can be jammed when the

hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to

property. Make sure that the wipers with the

wiper blades mounted are folded down onto

the windshield before opening the hood.

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Replacing the front wiper blades

1. To change the wiper blades, bring wipers

into fold-out position.

Onboard vehicle tool kit

Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to

page 169.

2. Lift the wiper off of the windshield and hold.

The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under

the cargo area floor.

3. Press the button, arrow 1, turn the wiper

blade slightly clockwise, and pull it forward

and out, arrow 2.

Wiper blades

Safety information

NOTICE

The window may sustain damage if the wiper

falls onto it without the wiper blade installed.

There is a risk of damage to property. Hold

the wiper firmly when changing the wiper

blade. Do not fold in or switch on the wiper

without a wiper blade installed.

4. The wiper arm has connections for window

wiper fluid and heating. Correctly insert the

connections into the new wiper blade.

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5. Insert the new wiper blade and press it on

Safety information

until it you hear it snap into the holder.

The wiper arm has connections for win-

dow wiper fluid and heating. When insert-

ing, make sure that the connections are in-

serted into the wiper blade correctly.

Warning

Focused laser light can irritate or perma-

nently damage the retina of the eye. There

is a risk of injury. The vehicle manufacturer

recommends having work on the lighting sys-

tem, including bulb replacement, performed

by an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

6. Fold in the wipers.

Replacing the rear wiper blade

The wiper blade engages on the end of the

wiper arm.

1. Push the lever down, arrow 1, and pull off

wiper blade, arrow 2.

Warning

Intense 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.

Headlight glass

The inside of the headlight glass can fog up

in cool or humid weather. When driving with

the lights switched on, the condensation evap-

orates after a short time. The headlight glass

does not need to be changed.

2. Attach a new wiper blade. The wiper blade

must engage audibly.

If, despite driving with the headlights switched

on, moisture such as water droplets increas-

ingly forms in the light, have the headlights

checked.

Lights and bulbs

General information

Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu-

tion to driving safety.

Vehicle battery

All headlights and lights are designed using

LED technology at least.

General information

In the event of a malfunction, the vehicle man-

ufacturer recommends having any necessary

work performed by an authorized service cen-

ter or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

In addition to the high-voltage battery, the ve-

hicle has a 12 volt vehicle battery. The vehicle

battery supplies the onboard electronics with

energy.

The battery is maintenance-free.

More information on the battery can be re-

quested from an authorized service center or

another qualified service center or repair shop.

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Safety information

Charging the battery

A charger that is installed in the vehicle sup-

plies the vehicle battery with power. The

charger receives the necessary energy from

the high-voltage battery.

DANGER

Contact with live components can lead to an

electric shock. There is a risk of injury or dan-

ger to life. Do not touch any components that

are under voltage.

Additional information:

Charge vehicle, refer to page 314.

Power interruption

After a power interruption, some equipment

needs to be newly initialized or individual set-

tings updated, for example:

Warning

Vehicle batteries that are not recommended

can damage vehicle systems and impair ve-

hicle functions. There is a risk of accident,

injury, or property damage. Only use vehicle

batteries recommended by the vehicle manu-

facturer. For information on suitable vehicle

batteries, contact an authorized service cen-

ter or another qualified service center or re-

pair shop.

▷

Parking brake, refer to page 133.

With Memory function: store the positions

again.

▷

Time: update.

Date: update.

Disposing of old batteries

Have old batteries disposed of by an

authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop,

or take them to a collection point.

NOTICE

Battery chargers that charge the vehicle bat-

tery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the

vehicle may overload or damage the 12 V

electrical system. There is a risk of damage

to property. If the vehicle battery has dis-

charged, contact an authorized service center

or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

Maintain the filled battery in an upright position

for transport and storage. Secure the battery

so that it does not tip over during transport.

Fuses

General information

The fuses are located at different places in the

vehicle.

Registering the battery to the

vehicle

The vehicle manufacturer recommends hav-

ing an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop register

the vehicle battery to the vehicle after the bat-

tery has been changed. Once the battery has

been registered again, all comfort features will

be available without limitation and any Check

Control messages displayed which relate to

comfort features will disappear.

Information on the fuse layout and the posi-

tions of the fuse boxes is available on the In-

ternet: .

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Safety information

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

substitute of another color or amperage rat-

ing.

Replacing fuses

The vehicle manufacturer recommends having

the fuses replaced by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

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