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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 property

damage. 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 170.

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.

Pull the lug.

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 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.

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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Replacing the rear wiper blade

The wiper blade engages on the end of the

wiper arm.

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.

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

wiper blade, arrow 2.

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.

2. Attach a new wiper blade. The wiper blade

must engage audibly.

More information on the vehicle battery can be

requested from an authorized service center or

another qualified service center or repair shop.

Lights and bulbs

Safety information

General information

Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu-

tion to driving safety.

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.

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.

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.

Safety information

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.

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Registering the vehicle battery in

the vehicle

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.

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.

A discharged battery is indicated by a

red indicator light.

Charge the vehicle battery when the drive-off

power is insufficient.

The following circumstances can negatively af-

fect the vehicle battery's performance:

Hazard icons

The following hazard icons can be found on

the vehicle battery:

▷

Frequent short-distance drives.

Stationary periods of more than one month.

Icon

Meaning

Safety information

No smoking, no open flames,

no sparks.

Warning

Wear safety goggles.

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.

Keep away from children.

Risk of chemical burn: wear

gloves, do not tilt battery.

Flush acid splashes with wa-

ter immediately. In the event of

contact with the eyes or swal-

lowing, seek a physician imme-

diately.

Charging the vehicle battery

To charge the vehicle battery, first switch off

the engine, then use the jump-start terminals

in the engine compartment.

No direct daylight, no frost.

Additional information:

Jump-start terminals, refer to page 390.

Follow the operating instruc-

tions.

Power interruption

After a power interruption, some equipment

needs to be newly initialized or individual set-

tings updated, for example:

Explosive gas mixture. Do not

close any openings of the bat-

tery.

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▷

Parking brake, refer to page 133.

Replacing fuses

With Memory function: store the positions

again.

The vehicle manufacturer recommends having

the fuses replaced by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

▷

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.

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.

Information on the fuse layout and the posi-

tions of the fuse boxes is available on the In-

ternet: .

Safety information

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.

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