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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 property
damage. 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
To replace the front wiper blades, proceed as
follows:
Onboard vehicle tool kit
1. Move the wipers to the fold-out position.
2. Lift the wipers off the windshield and hold.
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under
the cargo area floor.
3. Press the button on the wiper, arrow 1, turn
the wiper blade clockwise slightly, then 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 property damage. 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 by pressing it on
until you hear it snap into the holder.
5. Fold in the wipers.
Additional information:
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Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to
page 164.
Safety information
Warning
Replacing the rear wiper blade
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.
The rear wiper blade is engaged on the end
of the wiper arm. To replace the wiper blade,
proceed as follows:
1. Push the lever on the wiper arm down, ar-
row 1, and pull off the wiper blade, arrow 2.
Headlight glass
The inside of the headlight glass may fog up in
cool or damp weather. Condensation will dis-
appear after a short time when driving with the
lights on. 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.
2. Attach the new wiper blade. The wiper
blade must engage audibly.
Vehicle battery
Lights and bulbs
Principle
The vehicle battery is maintenance-free.
Principle
More information on the vehicle battery can be
requested from an authorized service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
The bulbs and lights contribute significantly to
driving safety.
All headlights and lights are designed using
LED technology at least.
Safety 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.
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.
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Meaning
Warning
Flush acid splashes with wa-
ter immediately. In the event of
contact with the eyes or swal-
lowing, seek a physician imme-
diately.
Vehicle batteries that are not recommended
can damage vehicle systems and impair ve-
hicle functions. There is a risk of accident, in-
jury, and 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.
No direct daylight, no frost.
Follow the operating instruc-
tions.
Registering the vehicle battery in
the vehicle
Explosive gas mixture. Do not
close any openings of the bat-
tery.
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.
Charging the vehicle battery
Principle
Make sure that the vehicle battery is always
sufficiently charged to ensure that the vehicle
battery can be used for its entire service life.
A discharged battery is indicated by a
red indicator light.
Hazard icons
The following hazard symbols can be found on
the vehicle battery:
Charge the vehicle battery when the drive-off
power is insufficient.
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Meaning
The following circumstances can negatively af-
fect the vehicle battery's performance:
No smoking, no open flames,
no sparks.
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Frequent short-distance drives.
Stationary periods of more than one month.
Wear safety goggles.
Safety information
Keep away from children.
Warning
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 injury
and risk of property damage. Only connect
battery chargers for the vehicle battery to the
Risk of chemical burn: wear
gloves, do not tilt battery.
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jump-start terminals in the engine compart-
ment.
Safety information
DANGER
Charging the vehicle battery
To charge the vehicle battery, first switch off
the engine, then use the jump-start terminals
in the engine compartment.
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.
With mild hybrid technology: Open the hood
before charging the vehicle battery.
General information
Additional information:
The battery for mild hybrid technology is lo-
cated below the cargo area floor. On vehicles
equipped with mild hybrid technology, do not
remove the cargo area floor or fold up the front
part.
Jump-start terminals, refer to page 384.
Power interruption
After a power interruption, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set-
tings updated, for example:
Additional information:
Cargo area floor, refer to page 300.
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Initialize the parking brake.
Notice
With memory function: Save the positions
again.
Do not exchange or work on the battery for the
Mild Hybrid technology.
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Time: Update.
Date: Update.
Disposing of old batteries
With glass sunroof: Initialize system.
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.
Additional information:
Initialize the parking brake after a power inter-
ruption, refer to page 131.
Transport and store full vehicle batteries in an
upright position. Secure the battery so that it
does not tip over during transport.
Deep sleep mode
Use deep sleep mode for long stationary peri-
ods.
Batteries contain harmful chemicals. It
is prohibited by law to dispose of bat-
teries together with household waste.
Additional information:
Deep sleep mode, refer to page 42.
Mild Hybrid technology
Fuses
Principle
Part of the Mild Hybrid technology is a battery
that works with a voltage of 48 volts. Mild Hy-
brid technology can lower the fuel consump-
tion.
General information
The fuses are located at different places in the
vehicle.
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Information on the fuse layout and the posi-
tions of the fuse boxes is available on the In-
Safety information
Warning
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is
a risk of fire, injury, and property damage.
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse. Do not
replace a nonworking fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating.
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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