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Vehicle features and options
1. To change the wiper blades, fold up the
wiper arms, refer to page 75.
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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
2. Fold up the wipers.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
3. Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐
sition.
4. Remove the wiper blade toward one side.
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under
the cargo floor panel.
5. Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order
of removal until it locks in place.
Wiper blade replacement
6. Fold down the wipers.
Safety information
NOTE
Light/bulb replacement
General information
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.◀
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‐
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er’s service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
WARNING
A spare light box is available from a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
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
or other light sources. Do not remove the LED
covers.◀
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 233.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Headlight glass
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.
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.
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 233.
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.
Safety information
Lights and bulbs
WARNING
Headlight setting
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.◀
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
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair 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.◀
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.◀
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Front lights, bulb replacement
LED headlights
Tail lamps, bulb replacement
Overview
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Turn signal/brake lamp
Reversing lamp
Inside brake lamp
Rear lamp
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Corner-illuminating lights
Low beams/high beams
Parking lamp, daytime running lights
Turn signal
Outside brake lamp
Rear reflector
Side marker lights
Turn signal, outer brake, tail, and
license plate lights
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 233.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
All front lamps and side turn signals are de‐
signed with LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
These lights feature LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
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.
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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16-watt bulb, W16W.
Lights in the tailgate
Access to the lights
1. Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.
2. Pull out the bulb and replace it.
If necessary, remove the fasteners using the
screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit
and fold away the cover.
3. Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the
tailgate in reverse order.
Inside brake lamp
Vehicle battery
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 233.
Maintenance
24-watt bulb, HP24W.
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
1. Squeeze the bulb holder and pull it out.
More information about the battery can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Replacing the vehicle battery
General information
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.
2. Pull off the connector.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Mount the bulb holder and the cover of the
tailgate in reverse order.
Reversing lamp
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 233.
Safety information
NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehi‐
cle functions. There is a risk of personal and
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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.◀
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Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.
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Time: update.
Date: update.
Glass sunroof: initialize the system.
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.
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.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
A discharged battery is indicated by a
red indicator light.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:
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When making frequent short-distance
drives.
Fuses
Safety information
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If the vehicle is not used for more than a
month.
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.◀
Safety information
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
starting aid terminals in the engine compart‐
ment.◀
Replacing a fuse
The fuses are located in two different places in
the vehicle.
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the cargo area.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 240, 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:
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In the glove compartment
Push the handle up, arrow 1, and open the lid,
arrow 2.
In the cargo area
Open the cover on the right side trim, arrow.
The fuse box is located behind the sound insu‐
lation.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet on the bottom of the
fuse box.
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