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Replacing components
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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 model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Replacing the front wiper blades
1. To change the wiper blades, bring wipers
into fold-out position.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to
page 169.
2. Lift the wiper off of the windshield and hold.
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under
the cargo area floor.
3. Press the button, arrow 1, turn the wiper
blade slightly clockwise, and 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.
4. The wiper arm has connections for window
wiper fluid and heating. Correctly insert the
connections into the new wiper blade.
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5. Insert the new wiper blade and press it on
Safety information
until it you hear it snap into the holder.
The wiper arm has connections for win-
dow wiper fluid and heating. When insert-
ing, make sure that the connections are in-
serted into the wiper blade correctly.
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.
6. Fold in the wipers.
Replacing the rear wiper blade
The wiper blade engages on the end of the
wiper arm.
1. Push the lever down, arrow 1, and pull off
wiper blade, arrow 2.
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.
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 evap-
orates after a short time. The headlight glass
does not need to be changed.
2. Attach a new wiper blade. The wiper blade
must engage audibly.
If, despite driving with the headlights switched
on, moisture such as water droplets increas-
ingly forms in the light, have the headlights
checked.
Lights and bulbs
General information
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to driving safety.
Vehicle battery
All headlights and lights are designed using
LED technology at least.
General information
In the event of a malfunction, the vehicle man-
ufacturer recommends having any necessary
work performed by an authorized service cen-
ter or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
In addition to the high-voltage battery, the ve-
hicle has a 12 volt vehicle battery. The vehicle
battery supplies the onboard electronics with
energy.
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.
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Safety information
Charging the battery
A charger that is installed in the vehicle sup-
plies the vehicle battery with power. The
charger receives the necessary energy from
the high-voltage battery.
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.
Additional information:
Charge vehicle, refer to page 314.
Power interruption
After a power interruption, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set-
tings updated, for example:
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.
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Parking brake, refer to page 133.
With Memory function: store the positions
again.
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Time: update.
Date: update.
Disposing of old batteries
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.
NOTICE
Battery chargers that charge the vehicle bat-
tery 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. If the vehicle battery has dis-
charged, contact an authorized service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Maintain the filled battery in an upright position
for transport and storage. Secure the battery
so that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
General information
The fuses are located at different places in the
vehicle.
Registering the battery to the
vehicle
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.
Information on the fuse layout and the posi-
tions of the fuse boxes is available on the In-
ternet: .
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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.
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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