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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 dam-

age 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 model-specific

equipment, systems, and functions that are

currently available, or may become available

in the future, even if they are not present in

the vehicle.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Replacing the front wiper blades

To replace the front wiper blades, proceed

as follows:

Onboard vehicle tool kit

1. Move the wipers to the fold-out position.

2. Lift the wipers off the windshield and

hold.

The onboard vehicle tool kit is located un-

der the cargo area floor.

3. Press the button on the wiper, arrow 1,

turn the wiper blade clockwise slightly,

then 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 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.

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4. Insert the new wiper blade by pressing

it on until you hear it snap into the

holder.

Safety information

Warning

5. Fold in the wipers.

Additional information:

Intense brightness can irritate or damage

the retina of the eye. There is a risk of

injury. Do not look directly into the head-

lights or other light sources. Do not re-

move the LED covers.

Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to

page 165.

Replacing the rear wiper blade

The rear wiper blade is engaged on the

end of the wiper arm. To replace the wiper

blade, proceed as follows:

Headlight glass

The inside of the headlight glass may fog up

in cool or damp weather. Condensation will

disappear after a short time when driving

with the lights on. The headlight glass does

not need to be changed.

1. Push the lever on the wiper arm down,

arrow 1, and pull off the wiper blade,

arrow 2.

If, despite driving with the headlights

switched on, moisture such as water drop-

lets increasingly forms in the light, have the

headlights checked.

Vehicle battery

Principle

The vehicle battery is maintenance-free.

2. Attach the 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

Principle

The bulbs and lights contribute signifi-

cantly to driving safety.

Safety information

DANGER

All headlights and lights are designed using

LED technology at least.

Contact with live components can lead to

an electric shock. There is a risk of injury

or danger to life. Do not touch any compo-

nents that are under voltage.

In the event of a malfunction, the vehicle

manufacturer recommends having any nec-

essary work performed by an authorized

service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

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Safety information

Warning

Vehicle batteries that are not recom-

mended can damage vehicle systems and

impair vehicle functions. There is a risk

of accident, injury, or property damage.

Only use vehicle batteries recommended

by the vehicle manufacturer. For informa-

tion on suitable vehicle batteries, contact

an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

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

injury or risk of damage to property. Only

connect battery chargers for the vehicle

battery to the jump-start terminals in the

engine compartment.

Registering the vehicle battery in

the vehicle

Charging the vehicle battery

To charge the vehicle battery, first switch

off the engine, then use the jump-start ter-

minals in the engine compartment.

The vehicle manufacturer recommends hav-

ing an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop regis-

ter the vehicle battery to the vehicle after

the battery has been changed. Once the bat-

tery has been registered again, all comfort

features will be available without limitation

and any Check Control messages displayed

which relate to comfort features will disap-

pear.

With mild hybrid technology: Open the

hood before charging the vehicle battery.

Additional information:

Jump-start terminals, refer to page 381.

Power interruption

After a power interruption, some equipment

needs to be newly initialized or individual

settings updated, for example:

Charging the vehicle battery

Principle

Make sure that the vehicle battery is always

sufficiently charged to ensure that the vehi-

cle battery can be used for its entire service

life.

–

Initialize the parking brake.

With memory function: Save the posi-

tions again.

–

Update the time.

Update the date.

With glass sunroof: Initialize the sys-

tem.

A discharged battery is indicated by

a red indicator light.

Additional information:

Charge the vehicle battery when the drive-

off power is insufficient.

Initialize the parking brake after a power

interruption, refer to page 132.

The following circumstances can negatively

affect the vehicle battery's performance:

Deep sleep mode

Use deep sleep mode for long stationary pe-

riods.

–

Frequent short-distance drives.

Stationary periods of more than one

month.

Additional information:

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Deep sleep mode, refer to page 40.

Mild Hybrid technology

Principle

Part of the Mild Hybrid technology is a bat-

tery that works with a voltage of 48 volts.

Mild Hybrid technology can lower the fuel

consumption.

Fuses

General information

The fuses are located at different places in

the vehicle.

Information on the fuse layout and the lo-

cations of fuse boxes is provided online:

Safety information

Warning

DANGER

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 rating.

Contact with live components can lead to

an electric shock. There is a risk of injury

or danger to life. Do not touch any compo-

nents that are under voltage.

General information

The battery for mild hybrid technology is

located below the cargo area floor. On vehi-

cles equipped with mild hybrid technology,

do not remove the cargo area floor or fold

up the front part.

Replacing fuses

The vehicle manufacturer recommends hav-

ing the fuses replaced by an authorized

service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

Additional information:

Cargo area floor, refer to page 302.

Notice

Do not exchange or work on the battery for

the Mild Hybrid technology.

Disposing of old batteries

Have old batteries disposed of by

an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or re-

pair shop, or take them to a collection point.

Transport and store the filled vehicle bat-

tery in an upright position. Secure the bat-

tery so that it does not tip over during

transport.

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