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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 146.
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, among
other potential damage. Hold the wiper firmly
when changing the wiper blade. Do not fold or
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4. Insert the new wiper blade and press it on un‐
til it you hear it snap into the holder.
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.
5. Fold down the wipers.
Lights and bulbs
If despite driving with the headlights switched on,
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.
All headlights and lights are made using LED or
laser technology.
Vehicle battery
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.
General information
The battery is maintenance-free.
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
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.
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.
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Charging the battery
Register the battery to the
vehicle
Charge the battery only when the engine is off
and via the starting aid terminals in the engine
compartment.
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‐
sages displayed which relate to comfort features
will disappear.
With Mild Hybrid technology: charge the battery
only when the hood is opened.
Additional information:
Starting aid terminals, refer to page 377.
Power interruption
After a power interruption, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual settings
updated, for example:
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.
▷ With Memory function: store the positions
again.
▷ Time: update.
▷ Date: update.
A discharged battery is indicated by a red
indicator light.
▷ Glass sunroof: initialize the system.
Mild Hybrid technology
Principle
Part of the Mild Hybrid technology is a battery
that works with a voltage of 48 volts. Mild Hybrid
technology can lower the fuel consumption.
Charge the battery when acceleration is insuffi‐
cient.
The following circumstances can have a negative
effect on the performance of the battery:
▷ Frequent short-distance drives.
▷ The vehicle is not used for more than a
month.
Mild Hybrid technology influences the following
functions.
Additional information:
Safety information
▷ Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 135.
▷ Engine-Off Coasting, refer to page 318.
NOTICE
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
starting aid terminals in the engine compart‐
ment.
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.
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Overview
Fuses
General information
The fuses are located at different places in the
vehicle.
Safety information
Warning
The battery for the Mild-Hybrid technology is lo‐
cated under a cover in the engine compartment
on the front passenger side.
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.
Removing the cover
1. Turn lid up to the opened lock symbol
arrow 1.
In the car's interior
The fuses are located in the car's interior in the
front passenger floor area behind a cover.
2. Remove cover, arrow 2.
Information
A purple cable leads from the battery to the cen‐
ter of the vehicle.
Release mounting, arrow, and carefully bend the
trim panel down on the right side.
The fuse box is located on the front right.
Do not replace or work on the battery for the
Mild Hybrid technology.
In the cargo area
Disposing of old batteries
The fuses are located in the cargo area on the
right side behind a cover.
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.
Maintain the filled battery in an upright position
for transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
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Remove the cover on the right side trim.
The fuse box may be located behind the sound
insulation.
Information on the fuse layout, as well as the po‐
sitions of any other fuse boxes, is available on the
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
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you
have a dealer's service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop replace the
fuses.
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