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3. Position the wiper blade in a horizontal posi‐
tion.
Vehicle features and options
4. Remove the wiper blade toward one side.
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.
5. Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order of
removal until it locks in place.
Wiper blades
Safety information
NOTICE
6. Fold down the wipers.
Replacing the rear wiper blade
1. Fold up the wiper arm.
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
switch on the wiper without a wiper blade in‐
stalled.
2. Turn the wiper blade all the way back.
Replacing the front wiper blades
1. To change the wiper blades, fold up the wiper
arms, refer to page 108.
3. Continue turning the wiper blade all the way
so that it pops out of the holder.
2. Fold up the wipers.
4. Press the new wiper blade into the holder un‐
til you hear it snap into place.
5. Fold the wipers in.
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droplets in the light, have the headlights
checked.
Light/bulb replacement
General information
Vehicle battery
Lights and bulbs
The vehicle battery has 12 volts. The battery
supplies the onboard electronics with energy.
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety.
For information about the high-voltage system,
refer to page 208.
All headlights and lights are made using LED
technology.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you
have the relevant work carried out a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service center
or repair shop.
Maintenance
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.
Follow the safety information, refer to page 249.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Replacing the vehicle battery
General information
The lights use light-emitting diodes installed be‐
hind the cover as a light source. These light-
emitting diodes are related to conventional lasers
and are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that you have a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop register
the vehicle battery to the vehicle after the battery
has been replaced. Once the battery has been
registered again, all comfort features will be avail‐
able without restriction and any Check Control
messages displayed which relate to comfort fea‐
tures will disappear.
Safety information
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
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.
Safety information
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.
Headlight glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the
headlight glass in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the lights switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
light glass does not need to be changed.
If despite driving with the headlights switched on,
increasing humidity forms, for instance water
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Charging the vehicle battery
General information
For charging a discharged battery, refer to
page 218.
Fuses
Safety information
Warning
Safety information
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.
NOTICE
Non-compatible external chargers can damage
the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident and
damage to property. Only loading devices that
are compatible with your vehicle and that are
below the maximum charge voltage should be
used to charge your vehicle. Information on
compatible chargers is available at your dealer’s
service center.
Accessing the fuses
The fuses are located in the passenger floor area
under the dashboard.
1. To open, loosen screws, arrows 1.
Power failure
After a power loss, some equipment needs to be
newly initialized or individual settings updated, for
example:
▷ Time: update.
▷ Date: update.
▷ Glass sunroof and sun protection: initialize
the system.
2. Fold down the fuse holder, arrow 2.
Proceed in the reverse order to install.
Disposing of old batteries
Information on the fuse types and locations, as
well as the positions of any other fuse boxes, is
available on the Internet: ‐
card.
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.
Where applicable, information on the fuse types
and locations is also found on a separate sheet in
the fuse box.
Maintain the filled battery in an upright position
for transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
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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