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switch on the wiper without a wiper blade in‐

stalled.

Vehicle features and

options

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.

NOTICE

Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the

hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to

property, among other potential 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, fold up the wiper

arms.

Vehicle tool kit

Fold-away position of the wipers, refer to

page 138.

2. Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.

3. Squeeze the retainer spring, arrow 1, and fold

up the wiper blade, arrow 2.

The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in the left

storage compartment of the cargo area under a

cover.

Wiper blades

Safety information

NOTICE

4. Remove the wiper blade forward from the

catch.

5. Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order of

removal until it locks in place.

6. Fold down the wipers.

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

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If despite driving with the headlights switched on,

Lights and bulbs

increasing humidity forms, for instance water

droplets in the light, have the headlights

checked.

General information

Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution

to driving safety.

Vehicle battery

All headlights and lights are made using LED or

laser technology.

General information

The battery is maintenance-free.

Some items of equipment use light-emitting di‐

odes installed behind a cover as a light source.

These light-emitting diodes are related to con‐

ventional lasers and are officially designated as

Class 1 light-emitting diodes.

More information about the battery can be re‐

quested from a dealer's service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

that you let a dealer's service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop perform

the work in case of a malfunction.

Safety information

DANGER

Contact with live components can lead to an

electric shock. There is a risk of injury or danger

to life. Do not touch any components that are

under voltage.

Safety information

Warning

Focused laser light can irritate or permanently

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

injury. The manufacturer of the vehicle recom‐

mends that the work on the lighting system in‐

cluding bulb replacement be performed by a

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

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.

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.

vehicle

The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends

that you have a service center or another quali‐

fied service center or repair shop register the ve‐

hicle battery to the vehicle after the battery has

been replaced. Once the battery has been regis‐

tered again, all comfort features will be available

without restriction and any Check Control mes‐

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 evaporates

after a short time. The headlight glass does not

need to be changed.

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sages displayed which relate to comfort features

starting aid terminals in the engine compart‐

will disappear.

ment.

Charging the battery

General information

Make sure that the battery is always sufficiently

charged to guarantee that the battery remains

usable for its full service life.

Charging the battery

Charge the battery only when the engine is off

and via the starting aid terminals in the engine

compartment.

Additional information:

Starting aid terminals, refer to page 364.

A discharged battery is indicated by a red

indicator light.

Power interruption

After a power interruption, some equipment

needs to be newly initialized or individual settings

updated, for example:

Charge the battery when acceleration is insuffi‐

cient.

The maximum charging voltage is 14.4 volts.

The following circumstances can have a negative

effect on the performance of the battery:

▷ With Memory function: store the positions

again.

▷ Frequent short-distance drives.

▷ Time: update.

▷ The vehicle is not used for more than a

month.

▷ Date: update.

▷ Glass sunroof: initialize the system.

Safety information

Disposing of old batteries

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.

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.

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

NOTICE

The fuses are located at different places in the

vehicle.

Battery chargers that charge the vehicle battery

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,

among other potential damage. Only connect

battery chargers for the vehicle battery to the

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Information on the fuse layout, as well as the po‐

sitions of any other fuse boxes, is available on the

Internet: .

Safety information

Warning

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.

Additional fuse boxes

Additional fuse boxes are located in the vehicle.

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

service center or another qualified service center

or repair shop.

Replacing fuses

In the car's interior

The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you

have a dealer's service center or another quali‐

fied service center or repair shop replace the

fuses.

The fuses are located in the car's interior in the

front passenger floor area behind a cover.

Loosen fasteners, arrows, and open cover.

The fuse box is located on the front right.

In the cargo area

The fuses are located in the cargo area on the

right side behind a cover.

Remove the cover on the right side trim.

The fuse box may be located behind the sound

insulation.

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