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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 all standard, country-

specific, and optional equipment offered with

the series. It also describes features and func-

tions that are not necessarily available in the

vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or

country versions. This also applies to safety

functions and systems. When using these

functions and systems, the applicable laws

and regulations must be observed.

Replacing the wiper blades

1. To change the wiper blades, bring wipers

into fold-out position.

Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to

page 146.

Onboard vehicle tool kit

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

The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in the

left storage compartment of the cargo area.

3. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the

wiper blade, 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. Insert the new wiper blade and press it on

until it you hear it snap into the holder.

5. Fold in the wipers.

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Lights and bulbs

Vehicle battery

General information

Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu-

tion to driving safety.

General information

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.

All headlights and lights are made using LED

or laser technology.

In the event of a malfunction, the vehicle man-

ufacturer recommends having an authorized

service center or another qualified service cen-

ter or repair shop perform any necessary work.

Safety information

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.

Safety information

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.

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.

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.

Registering the battery to the

vehicle

Headlight glass

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.

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.

If, despite driving with the headlights switched

on, moisture such as water droplets increas-

ingly forms in the light, have the headlights

checked.

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Charging the battery

Charge the battery only when the engine is off

and via the jump-start terminals in the engine

compartment.

General information

Make sure that the battery is always suffi-

ciently charged to guarantee that the battery

remains usable for its full service life.

Additional information:

Jump-start terminals, refer to page 362.

A discharged battery is indicated by a

red indicator light.

Long stationary periods

Charge the battery when acceleration is insuffi-

cient.

General information

The vehicle battery permits stationary periods

of approx. 6 weeks.

The maximum charging voltage is 14.4 volts.

The following circumstances can have a nega-

tive effect on the performance of the battery:

If the vehicle is stationary for a longer period,

charge the vehicle battery every 6 weeks to

avoid excessive discharge.

▷

Frequent short-distance drives.

Stationary periods of more than one month.

Low battery charge

Safety information

If the battery charge is very low, the vehicle

battery is automatically disconnected from the

vehicle electrical system.

NOTICE

If the vehicle battery is discharged, all electrical

components are deactivated. The vehicle can

no longer be operated.

Non-compatible external battery chargers

can damage the vehicle. There is a risk

of damage to property. Only use battery

chargers recommended by the vehicle man-

ufacturer for the vehicle type. Observe the

maximum charging voltage. Information on

suitable battery chargers can be provided by

an authorized service center or another quali-

fied service center or repair shop.

To reactivate, charge the vehicle battery via

the jump start terminals.

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.

Power interruption

Warning

After a power interruption, some equipment

needs to be newly initialized or individual set-

tings updated, for example:

Battery chargers that charge the vehicle bat-

tery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the ve-

hicle may overload or damage the 12 V elec-

trical system. There is a risk of injury or risk

of damage to property. Only connect battery

chargers for the vehicle battery to the jump-

start terminals in the engine compartment.

▷

With Memory function: store the positions

again.

▷

Time: update.

Date: update.

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Disposing of old batteries

In the cargo area

The fuses are located in the cargo area on the

right side behind a cover.

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.

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

Remove the cover.

General information

The fuses are located at different places in the

vehicle.

The fuse box may be located behind the sound

insulation.

Information on the fuse layout as well as the

positions of other fuse boxes is available on

Safety information

Warning

Additional fuse boxes

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.

Additional fuse boxes are located in the vehi-

cle. In the event of a malfunction, contact an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Replacing fuses

The vehicle manufacturer recommends having

the fuses replaced by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

In the car's interior

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

front passenger footwell behind a cover.

Loosen fasteners, arrows, and open cover.

The fuse box is located on the front right.

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