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Vehicle features and options

Wiper blade replacement

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features 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 systems. When using these functions and

systems, the applicable country provisions

must be observed.

Safety information

NOTE

If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield

without the wiper blades installed, the wind‐

shield can be damaged. There is a risk of prop‐

erty damage. Secure the wiper arm when re‐

placing the wiper blades and do not fold down

the wipers without the wiper blades installed.◀

NOTE

Onboard vehicle tool kit

Folded-away 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.◀

1. Fold up the cargo floor panel.

Replacing the front wiper blades

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

to page 80, the wiper arms.

2. Lift the wiper all the way off of the wind‐

shield.

2. Remove the onboard vehicle tool kit.

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3. Fold open the holder.

Lamp and bulb replacement

General information

Lights and bulbs

Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu‐

tion to vehicle safety.

The vehicle manufacturer recommends that

you have the relevant work carried out a deal‐

er’s service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

4. Slide wiper blade out of the wiper arm.

A spare lamp box is available from a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service cen‐

ter or repair shop.

Observe the safety information, refer to

page 249.

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

Some items of equipment use light-emitting

diodes installed behind a cover as a light

source. These light-emitting diodes, which are

related to conventional lasers, are officially

designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.

5. Insert the new wiper blade and press it on

until it you hear it snap into the holder.

6. Fold down the wipers.

Observe the safety information, refer to

page 249.

Replacing the rear wiper blade

1. Fold up the wiper arm.

Headlight glass

2. Turn the wiper blade all the way back.

Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐

ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When

driving with the lights switched on, the con‐

densation evaporates after a short time. The

headlight glass does not need to be changed.

If despite driving with the lights switched on,

increasing humidity forms, e.g., water droplets

in the lamp, the manufacturer of your vehicle

recommends having it checked by a dealer’s

service center or another qualified service cen‐

ter or repair shop.

3. Continue turning the wiper blade all the

way so that it pops out of the holder.

Headlight setting

4. Press the new wiper blade into the holder

until you hear it snap into place.

The headlight adjustments can be affected by

changing lights and bulbs. After the headlight

adjustment was changed, have it checked and,

if necessary, corrected by a dealer’s service

5. Fold the wipers in.

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center or another qualified service center or re‐

pair shop.

or other light sources. Do not remove the LED

covers.◀

Safety information

Front lights, bulb replacement

Xenon headlights

Lights and bulbs

WARNING

General information

Bulbs can get hot during operation. Con‐

tact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a

risk of injury. Only change bulbs after they

have cooled off.◀

Because of the long life of these bulbs, the

likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the

lights on and off frequently shortens their life.

For checking and adjusting headlight aim, con‐

tact a dealer’s service center or another quali‐

fied service center or repair shop.

WARNING

Work on switched-on lighting systems

can cause short circuits. There is a risk of in‐

jury or risk of property damage. When working

on the lighting system, switch off the lamps in

question. If necessary, heed the bulb manufac‐

turer's instructions.◀

Safety information

DANGER

There can be high voltage in the lighting

system. There is danger to life. The manufac‐

turer of your vehicle recommends that the

work on the lighting system including bulb re‐

placement be performed by a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center or re‐

pair shop.◀

NOTE

Dirty bulbs have a reduced service life.

There is a risk of property damage. Do not hold

new bulbs with your bare hands. Use a clean

cloth or something similar, or hold the bulb by

its base.◀

Overview

Xenon headlights

DANGER

There can be high voltage in the lighting

system. There is danger to life. The manufac‐

turer of your vehicle recommends that the

work on the lighting system including bulb re‐

placement be performed by a dealer’s service

center or another qualified service center or re‐

pair shop.◀

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Parking lights / daytime running lights

Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher

Turn signal

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

WARNING

Too intensive brightness can irritate or

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

injury. Do not look directly into the headlights

Xenon headlights

Low beams and high beams are designed with

xenon technology.

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The parking lights and daylight running lights

are made using LED technology.

Front fog lights/cornering lights

Safety information

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

service center or another qualified service cen‐

ter or repair shop.

Observe the safety information, refer to

page 249.

Replacement

LED headlights

With LED headlights, all front lights and side

indicators are designed with LED technology.

55-watt bulb, H11.

1. Insert the screwdriver from the onboard

vehicle tool kit, with the flat side on the clip,

arrow 1.

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

service center or another qualified service cen‐

ter or repair shop.

Turn signal

Safety information

Observe the safety information, refer to

page 249.

Replacement

21-watt bulb, PY 21W.

2. Turn the screwdriver by 90°, arrow 2.

1. Opening the hood, refer to page 237

3. Remove the front fog lamp toward the

front.

2. Unscrew the lid counterclockwise and re‐

move it carefully.

4. Detach the connector.

The bulb is attached to the lid.

3. Turn the bulb clockwise to remove it.

4. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in

the reverse order.

Turn signal in exterior mirror

The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature

LED technology. In the case of a malfunction,

contact a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

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5. Turn the bulb bracket and remove it.

Battery replacement

NOTE

Vehicle batteries that are not compatible

can damage vehicle systems and impair vehi‐

cle functions. There is a risk of personal and

property damage. Only vehicle batteries that

are compatible with your vehicle type should

be installed in your vehicle. Information on

compatible vehicle batteries is available at your

dealer’s service center.◀

6. Remove the bulb and replace it.

After a battery replacement, the manufacturer

of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle

battery be registered on the vehicle by a deal‐

er’s service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop to ensure that all comfort

features are fully available and that any Check

Control messages of these comfort features

are no longer displayed.

7. Proceed in reverse order to insert the front

fog lamp. Note the guide rails in doing so.

LED front fog lights

These front fog lights are made using LED

technology. In the case of a malfunction, con‐

tact a dealer’s service center or another quali‐

fied service center or repair shop.

Charging the battery

General information

Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐

ciently charged to guarantee that the battery

remains usable for its full service life.

Tail lamps, bulb replacement

LED tail lights

These tail lamps are made using LED technol‐

ogy. In the case of a malfunction, contact a

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

A discharged battery is indicated by a

red indicator lamp.

The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐

lowing cases:

Vehicle battery

▷

When making frequent short-distance

drives.

Maintenance

The battery is maintenance-free.

▷

If the vehicle is not used for more than a

month.

The added amount of acid is sufficient for the

service life of the battery.

Safety information

More information about the battery can be re‐

quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐

other qualified service center or repair shop.

NOTE

Battery chargers for the vehicle battery

can work with high voltages and currents,

which means that the 12 volt on-board net‐

work can be overloaded or damaged. There is

a risk of property damage. Only connect bat‐

tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the

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starting aid terminals in the engine compart‐

ment.◀

In the vehicle's interior

Starting aid terminals

In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the

starting aid terminals, refer to page 255, in the

engine compartment with the engine off.

Power failure

After a power loss, some equipment needs to

be newly initialized or individual settings up‐

dated, for example:

Loosen fasteners, arrows, and open cover.

▷

Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:

store the positions again.

In the cargo area

▷

Time: update.

Date: update.

Glass sunroof: initialize the system.

Disposing of old batteries

Have old batteries disposed of by a

dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop

or take them to a collection point.

Open the cover on the right side trim, arrow.

Maintain the battery in an upright position for

transport and storage. Secure the battery so

that it does not tip over during transport.

Information on the fuse types and locations is

found on a separate sheet.

Fuses

General information

Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse

types and locations are stored in the fuse box

in the cargo area.

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 sub‐

stitute of another color or amperage rating.◀

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