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Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to

page 161.

Vehicle features and options

2. Fold out and hold the wiper arm firmly.

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.

3. Squeeze the retaining spring, arrow 1, and

fold up the wiper blade, arrow 2.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Onboard vehicle tool kit

The onboard toolkit is located to the left of the

trunk in the open compartment.

4. Remove the wiper blade forward from the

detent.

Wiper blades

Safety information

NOTICE

5. Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order

of removal until it locks in place.

6. Fold in the wipers.

Lights and bulbs

The window may sustain damage if the wiper

falls onto it without the wiper blade installed.

There is a risk of property damage. Hold the

wiper firmly when changing the wiper blade.

Do not fold in or switch on the wiper without

a wiper blade installed.

General information

Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu-

tion to driving safety.

All headlights and lights are designed using

LED technology at least.

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.

NOTICE

Folded-out wipers can be jammed when the

hood is opened. There is a risk of property

damage. Make sure that the wipers with the

wiper blades mounted are folded down onto

the windshield before opening the hood.

Replacing the wiper blades

1. To change the wiper blades, bring wipers

into fold-out position.

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Safety information

Warning

Vehicle batteries that are not recommended

can damage vehicle systems and impair ve-

hicle functions. There is a risk of accident, in-

jury, and 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.

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.

Registering the vehicle battery in

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.

If, despite driving with the headlights switched

on, moisture such as water droplets increas-

ingly forms in the light, have the headlights

checked.

Vehicle battery

General information

The vehicle battery is maintenance-free.

Hazard icons

The following hazard icons can be found on

the vehicle battery:

More information on the vehicle battery can be

requested from an authorized service center or

another qualified service center or repair shop.

Icon

Meaning

No smoking, no open flames,

no sparks.

Safety information

DANGER

Wear safety goggles.

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.

Keep away from children.

Risk of chemical burn: wear

gloves, do not tilt battery.

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tery chargers can be provided by an author-

ized service center or another qualified serv-

ice center or repair shop.

Icon

Meaning

Flush acid splashes with wa-

ter immediately. In the event of

contact with the eyes or swal-

lowing, seek a physician imme-

diately.

Warning

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 injury

and risk of property damage. Only connect

battery chargers for the vehicle battery to the

jump-start terminals in the engine compart-

ment.

No direct daylight, no frost.

Follow the operating instruc-

tions.

Explosive gas mixture. Do not

close any openings of the bat-

tery.

Charging the vehicle battery

To charge the vehicle battery, first switch off

the engine, then use the jump-start terminals

in the engine compartment.

Charging the vehicle battery

General information

Make sure that the vehicle battery is always

sufficiently charged to ensure that the vehicle

battery can be used for its entire service life.

Additional information:

Jump-start terminals, refer to page 309.

Long stationary periods

A discharged battery is indicated by a

red indicator light.

General information

Charge the vehicle battery when the drive-off

power is insufficient.

The vehicle battery permits stationary periods

of approx. 6 weeks.

The maximum charging voltage is 14.4 volts.

If the vehicle is stationary for a longer period,

charge the vehicle battery every 6 weeks to

avoid excessive discharge.

The following circumstances can negatively af-

fect the vehicle battery's performance:

▷

Frequent short-distance drives.

Low battery charge

If the battery charge is very low, the vehicle

battery is automatically disconnected from the

vehicle electrical system.

Stationary periods of more than one month.

Safety information

If the vehicle battery is discharged, all electrical

components are deactivated. The vehicle can

no longer be operated.

NOTICE

Non-compatible external battery chargers

can damage the vehicle. There is a risk of

property damage. Only use battery chargers

recommended by the vehicle manufacturer

for the vehicle type. Observe the maximum

charging voltage. Information on suitable bat-

To reactivate, charge the vehicle battery via

the jump start terminals.

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Information on the fuse layout and the posi-

tions of the fuse boxes is available on the In-

ternet: .

Deeply discharged vehicle battery

If the vehicle battery is not charged in time,

it will be deeply discharged. The battery can

then no longer be charged.

Safety information

Power interruption

After a power interruption, some equipment

needs to be newly initialized or individual set-

tings updated, for example:

Warning

Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload

electrical lines and components. There is

a risk of fire, injury, and property damage.

Never attempt to repair a blown fuse. Do not

replace a nonworking fuse with a substitute

of another color or amperage rating.

▷

Parking brake, refer to page 128.

With Memory function: store the positions

again.

▷

Time: update.

Date: update.

Replacing fuses

Glass sunroof: initialize the system.

The vehicle manufacturer recommends having

the fuses replaced by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

Deep sleep mode

Use deep sleep mode for long stationary peri-

ods.

Additional information:

Deep sleep mode, refer to page 42.

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.

Transport and store full vehicle batteries in an

upright position. Secure the battery so that it

does not tip over during transport.

Batteries contain harmful chemicals. It

is prohibited by law to dispose of bat-

teries together with household waste.

Fuses

General information

The fuses are located at different places in the

vehicle.

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