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Replacing components
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Vehicle features and options
Wiper blade replacement
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features 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 systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Safety information
NOTE
If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield
without the wiper blades installed, the wind‐
shield can be damaged. There is a risk of prop‐
erty damage. Secure the wiper arm when re‐
placing the wiper blades and do not fold down
the wipers without the wiper blades installed.◀
NOTE
Onboard vehicle tool kit
Folded-away 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.◀
1. Fold up the cargo floor panel.
Replacing the front wiper blades
1. To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
to page 80, the wiper arms.
2. Lift the wiper all the way off of the wind‐
shield.
2. Remove the onboard vehicle tool kit.
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3. Fold open the holder.
Lamp and bulb replacement
General information
Lights and bulbs
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you have the relevant work carried out a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
4. Slide wiper blade out of the wiper arm.
A spare lamp box is available from a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 249.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source. These light-emitting diodes, which are
related to conventional lasers, are officially
designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
5. Insert the new wiper blade and press it on
until it you hear it snap into the holder.
6. Fold down the wipers.
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 249.
Replacing the rear wiper blade
1. Fold up the wiper arm.
Headlight glass
2. Turn the wiper blade all the way back.
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the lights switched on, the con‐
densation evaporates after a short time. The
headlight glass does not need to be changed.
If despite driving with the lights switched on,
increasing humidity forms, e.g., water droplets
in the lamp, the manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends having it checked by a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
3. Continue turning the wiper blade all the
way so that it pops out of the holder.
Headlight setting
4. Press the new wiper blade into the holder
until you hear it snap into place.
The headlight adjustments can be affected by
changing lights and bulbs. After the headlight
adjustment was changed, have it checked and,
if necessary, corrected by a dealer’s service
5. Fold the wipers in.
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center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
or other light sources. Do not remove the LED
covers.◀
Safety information
Front lights, bulb replacement
Xenon headlights
Lights and bulbs
WARNING
General information
Bulbs can get hot during operation. Con‐
tact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a
risk of injury. Only change bulbs after they
have cooled off.◀
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lights on and off frequently shortens their life.
For checking and adjusting headlight aim, con‐
tact a dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop.
WARNING
Work on switched-on lighting systems
can cause short circuits. There is a risk of in‐
jury or risk of property damage. When working
on the lighting system, switch off the lamps in
question. If necessary, heed the bulb manufac‐
turer's instructions.◀
Safety information
DANGER
There can be high voltage in the lighting
system. There is danger to life. The manufac‐
turer of your vehicle recommends that the
work on the lighting system including bulb re‐
placement be performed by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.◀
NOTE
Dirty bulbs have a reduced service life.
There is a risk of property damage. Do not hold
new bulbs with your bare hands. Use a clean
cloth or something similar, or hold the bulb by
its base.◀
Overview
Xenon headlights
DANGER
There can be high voltage in the lighting
system. There is danger to life. The manufac‐
turer of your vehicle recommends that the
work on the lighting system including bulb re‐
placement be performed by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.◀
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Parking lights / daytime running lights
Low beams/high beams/headlight flasher
Turn signal
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
WARNING
Too intensive brightness can irritate or
damage the retina of the eye. There is a risk of
injury. Do not look directly into the headlights
Xenon headlights
Low beams and high beams are designed with
xenon technology.
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The parking lights and daylight running lights
are made using LED technology.
Front fog lights/cornering lights
Safety information
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 249.
Replacement
LED headlights
With LED headlights, all front lights and side
indicators are designed with LED technology.
55-watt bulb, H11.
1. Insert the screwdriver from the onboard
vehicle tool kit, with the flat side on the clip,
arrow 1.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
Turn signal
Safety information
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 249.
Replacement
21-watt bulb, PY 21W.
2. Turn the screwdriver by 90°, arrow 2.
1. Opening the hood, refer to page 237
3. Remove the front fog lamp toward the
front.
2. Unscrew the lid counterclockwise and re‐
move it carefully.
4. Detach the connector.
The bulb is attached to the lid.
3. Turn the bulb clockwise to remove it.
4. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
Turn signal in exterior mirror
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. In the case of a malfunction,
contact a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
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5. Turn the bulb bracket and remove it.
Battery replacement
NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehi‐
cle functions. There is a risk of personal and
property damage. Only vehicle batteries that
are compatible with your vehicle type should
be installed in your vehicle. Information on
compatible vehicle batteries is available at your
dealer’s service center.◀
6. Remove the bulb and replace it.
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle
battery be registered on the vehicle by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop to ensure that all comfort
features are fully available and that any Check
Control messages of these comfort features
are no longer displayed.
7. Proceed in reverse order to insert the front
fog lamp. Note the guide rails in doing so.
LED front fog lights
These front fog lights are made using LED
technology. In the case of a malfunction, con‐
tact a dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop.
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.
Tail lamps, bulb replacement
LED tail lights
These tail lamps are made using LED technol‐
ogy. In the case of a malfunction, contact a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
A discharged battery is indicated by a
red indicator lamp.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:
Vehicle battery
▷
When making frequent short-distance
drives.
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
▷
If the vehicle is not used for more than a
month.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
Safety information
More information about the battery can be re‐
quested from a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
NOTE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12 volt on-board net‐
work can be overloaded or damaged. There is
a risk of property damage. Only connect bat‐
tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the
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starting aid terminals in the engine compart‐
ment.◀
In the vehicle's interior
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 255, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a power loss, some equipment needs to
be newly initialized or individual settings up‐
dated, for example:
Loosen fasteners, arrows, and open cover.
▷
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.
In the cargo area
▷
▷
▷
Time: update.
Date: update.
Glass sunroof: initialize the system.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop
or take them to a collection point.
Open the cover on the right side trim, arrow.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
Fuses
General information
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the cargo area.
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 sub‐
stitute of another color or amperage rating.◀
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