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Replacing components
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Replacing components
Front
Vehicle equipment
1. To change the wiper blades, fold up the
wiper arms, refer to page 61.
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Tool kit
2. Fold up and hold the wiper arm.
The tool kit is stowed under the cargo floor panel
and storage compartment in the cargo area.
3. Squeeze the locking spring, arrows 1, and
fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.
4. Take the wiper blade out of the catch mech‐
anism toward the front.
Wiper blade replacement
5. Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order,
making sure it engages.
Do not fold down the wipers without wiper
blades
Risk of damage
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have
not been installed; this may damage the wind‐
shield.◀
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms with wiper blades are folded onto the
window; otherwise, damage may occur.◀
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Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
Rear
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is car‐
ried out improperly.◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
1. Fold up and hold the wiper arm.
2. Squeeze the locking spring, arrows 1, and
fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.
3. Take the wiper blade out of the catch mech‐
anism toward the front.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or
hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes LED
Lamp and bulb replacement
Notes
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu‐
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of
the controls, displays and other equipment in
your vehicle.
Lamps and bulbs
These light-emitting diodes, which operate us‐
ing a concept similar to that applied in conven‐
tional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1
light-emitting diodes.
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
the service center if you are unfamiliar with them
or they are not described here.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never stare
into the unfiltered light for several hours; other‐
wise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs
at the service center.
Danger of burns
Headlamp glass
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned.◀
Condensation can form on the inside of the
headlamps in cool or humid weather. When you
drive with the lights switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
lamps do not need to be changed.
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system, you
should always switch off the lights affected to
prevent short circuits.
If the condensation in the headlamps does not
evaporate after trips with the lights switched on,
and the amount of moisture in the headlamps
increases, for example if water droplets form,
have them checked by your service center.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
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2. Open the folding cover in the wheel arch. To
open the locks, turn them counterclockwise
all the way using a coin, for example.
Removing the headlamp cover
The high beam bulbs can be replaced via the
enginecompartment, andthelowbeamandturn
signal bulbs can be replaced via a folding cover
in the wheel arch.
Halogen headlamps
1
2
3
High beam cover
Low beams and high beams
Low beam cover
Wear protective goggles and gloves
Turn signal bulb socket
Halogen bulbs are pressurized. Therefore,
wear protective goggles and gloves. Otherwise,
there is a danger of injuries if the bulb is acci‐
dentally damaged during replacement.◀
To remove the covers:
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High beams: fold out the bracket, arrow 4,
and take the cover out of the guide.
The low beams and high beams have separate
covers.
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Low beams: unscrew the cover, arrow 5.
Attach the covers carefully
H7 bulb, 55 watt
When attaching the covers, proceed care‐
fully; otherwise, leaks may occur, causing dam‐
age to the headlamp system.◀
1. Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
2. Low beam: open the folding cover in the
wheel arch, refer to page 247.
Proceed in reverse order when attaching the
covers.
3. Remove the corresponding cover, refer to
page 247.
Access via the wheel arch
For low beams and turn signals only:
4. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
5. Slide the wire bracket sideways out of the
anchor, arrow 1, and fold down, arrow 2.
1. Turn the wheel inward.
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6. Remove the bulb.
7. Insert the new bulb.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center.
8. Fold up the wire bracket and lock it.
9. Plug in the connector.
10. Reattach the cover.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is car‐
ried out improperly.◀
11. Low beam: attach the folding cover in the
wheel arch.
Parking and roadside parking lamps
5-watt bulb, W5W
Parking lamps and roadside parking
lamps, daytime running lights
H8 bulb, 35 watt
1. Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
1. Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
2. Remove the high beam cover, refer to
page 247.
2. Remove the high beam cover, refer to
page 247.
3. Pull out the bulb socket, see arrow.
3. Turn the bulb by approx. 90˚, see arrow, and
pull it out.
4. Pull off the bulb and replace it.
5. Insert the bulb socket.
6. Reattach the cover.
4. Disconnect the plug, change the bulb and
reconnect the plug.
Xenon headlamps
Xenon headlamps
5. Insert the bulb and turn it until it stops.
6. Reattach the cover.
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the like‐
lihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps
on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a xenon bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps
and continue the trip with great care. Comply
with local regulations.
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Turn signals, front
21-watt bulb, PY21W
1. Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
2. Open the folding cover in the wheel arch, re‐
fer to page 247.
1
2
3
4
5
Backup lamp
Roadside parking lamp/tail lamp LED
Brake lamp
Turn signal
Inner brake lamp
If bulb 2 is defective, please contact the service
center.
3. Turn the turn signal bulb socket 1 to the left
and remove it.
Lamps in fender
All bulbs are integrated in a central bulb holder.
4. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turn‐
ing it to the left for removal and replacement.
5. Insert the turn signal bulb socket 1 and turn
it all the way to the right.
1. Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
6. Attach the folding cover in the wheel arch.
2. Press the cover out of the rear cargo area
side trim and remove it.
Turn signal in exterior mirror
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 246.
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors use LED
technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Tail lamps
The tail lamps consist of two parts. One part is
in the tailgate and the other is in the fender.
3. Disengage the bulb holder by pressing
down the upper clip, arrow 1.
P21W bulbs, 21 watt
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On the right side, take the button with the
fuel pump symbol out of the holder toward
the front if necessary.
6. Release the bulb holder with the clip, see ar‐
rows, and remove it.
7. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turn‐
ing it to the left for removal and replacement.
4. Squeeze the lower clips, arrows 2, and take
out the bulb holder.
8. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
5. Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while turn‐
ing it to the left for removal and replacement.
9. Insert the handle for opening manually
through the tailgate panel opening and
press it in.
6. Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audibly
clicks into place.
7. Replace the cover.
10. Reattach the tailgate panel.
Inside brake lamps in the tailgate
1. Switch off the lamps and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
License plate lamp, center brake lamp,
and roadside parking lamp/tail lamp
These lamps are made using LED technology.
2. Take the warning triangle out of the bracket,
refer to page 254.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
3. Release the screws of the tailgate panel, ar‐
rows.
Changing wheels
Notes
Your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tires, refer
to page 236, as standard equipment.
They do not need to be replaced immediately in
the event of a puncture.
No spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
When mounting new tires or changing from
summer to winter tires or vice versa, use run-flat
tires for your own safety.
4. Unclip the tailgate panel by pulling it down‐
ward.
5. Push out the handle for opening manually in
the event of an electrical malfunction, refer
to page 36, insert it through the opening,
and take off the panel.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
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General information
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Jacking points for the vehicle jack
Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged to
achieve the full battery life.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in the
following cases:
▷
When the vehicle is frequently used to drive
short distances.
▷
When the vehicle has not been driven for
more than one month.
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated in the positions shown.
Starting aid terminals
Only charge using the starting aid terminals, re‐
fer to page 255, in the engine compartment
while the engine is switched off.
Vehicle battery
Power failure
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
Your service center will be glad to advise you on
questions regarding the battery.
▷
Seat and mirror memory: store the positions
again, refer to page 47.
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Time: update, refer to page 72.
Battery replacement
Date: update, refer to page 73.
Use approved vehicle batteries
Radio station: save again, refer to page 162.
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
Navigation system: wait for the navigation
system to be operational.
▷
Panoramicglasssunroof:itmayonlybepos‐
sible to raise the roof. Have the system ini‐
tialized by the service center.
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.
▷
▷
Digital compass: recalibrate, refer to
page 112.
xDrive: the system automatically initializes
as you drive. During this time, indicator
lamps light up. If the lamps do not disappear
during the current trip, have the system
checked.
Charging the battery
Note
Do not connect the charger to the socket
Disposing of old batteries
Do not connect the battery charger to the
socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as
this could damage the battery.◀
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
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Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating; this could
lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in
a fire in the vehicle.◀
Access to fuse box:
1. Open the glove compartment.
2. Release the damper from the bottom holder
by applying pressure toward the front, ar‐
row 1.
3. Unlock the glove compartment by pressing
on both tabs, arrows 2, and fold down.
A pair of plastic tweezers is found on the current
distributor.
Information on the fuses can be found on the
back of the cover.
Spare fuses are available from the service cen‐
ter.
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