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Replacing components
Vehicle features and options
NOTICE
Folded-out wipers can be jammed when the
hood is opened. There is a risk of damage 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 all standard, country-
specific, and optional equipment offered with
the series. It also describes features and func-
tions that are not necessarily available in the
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safety
functions and systems. When using these
functions and systems, the applicable laws
and regulations must be observed.
Replacing the wiper blades
1. To change the wiper blades, bring wipers
into fold-out position.
Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to
page 143.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
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. 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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Lights and bulbs
Vehicle battery
General information
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to driving safety.
General information
The battery is maintenance-free.
More information on the battery can be re-
quested from an authorized service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
All headlights and lights are made using LED
or laser technology.
In the event of a malfunction, the vehicle man-
ufacturer recommends having an authorized
service center or another qualified service cen-
ter or repair shop perform any necessary work.
Safety information
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.
Safety information
Warning
Focused laser light can irritate or perma-
nently damage the retina of the eye. There
is a risk of injury. The vehicle manufacturer
recommends having work on the lighting sys-
tem, including bulb replacement, performed
by an authorized service center 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,
injury, or 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.
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.
Registering the battery to the
vehicle
Headlight glass
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.
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.
If, despite driving with the headlights switched
on, moisture such as water droplets increas-
ingly forms in the light, have the headlights
checked.
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With Memory function: store the positions
again.
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.
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Time: update.
Date: update.
Disposing of old batteries
A discharged battery is indicated by a
red indicator light.
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.
Charge the battery when acceleration is insuffi-
cient.
Maintain the filled battery in an upright position
for transport and storage. Secure the battery
so that it does not tip over during transport.
The following circumstances can have a nega-
tive effect on the performance of the battery:
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Frequent short-distance drives.
Stationary periods of more than one month.
Fuses
Safety information
General information
The fuses are located at different places in the
vehicle.
Warning
Battery chargers that charge the vehicle bat-
tery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the ve-
hicle may overload or damage the 12 V elec-
trical 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.
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
substitute of another color or amperage rat-
ing.
Charging the battery
Charge the battery only when the engine is off
and via the jump-start terminals in the engine
compartment.
Additional information:
In the car's interior
The fuses are located in the car's interior in the
front passenger footwell behind a cover.
Jump-start terminals, refer to page 360.
Power interruption
After a power interruption, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set-
tings updated, for example:
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Loosen fasteners, arrows, and open cover.
The fuse box is located on the front right.
In the cargo area
The fuses are located in the cargo area on the
right side behind a cover.
Remove the cover.
The fuse box may be located behind the sound
insulation.
Information on the fuse layout as well as the
positions of other fuse boxes is available on
the Internet:
Additional fuse boxes
Additional fuse boxes are located in the vehi-
cle. In the event of a malfunction, contact an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Replacing fuses
The vehicle manufacturer recommends having
the fuses replaced by an authorized service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
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