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Vehicle equipment
NOTE
Wipers that are folded away from the wind‐
screen can become trapped if the bonnet is
opened. There is a risk of material damage. Be‐
fore opening the bonnet, make sure that the
wipers with wiper blades fitted are in contact
with the windscreen.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please
comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
Replacing the front wiper blades
1. To replace the wiper blade, move the wiper
to the fold-out position, see page 120.
2. Fold out wiper arm and hold firm.
On-board tool kit
3. Press together securing spring, arrow 1, and
fold out the wiper blade, arrow 2.
The on-board tool kit is located under the boot
floor.
4. Take the wiper blade forwards out of the fit‐
ting.
5. Insert the new wiper blade in the opposite se‐
quence ensuring that it clips into place.
Wiper blades
Safety notes
NOTE
6. Fold in the wipers.
Replacing lights and bulbs
The windscreen may sustain damage if a wiper
falls onto it without the wiper blade fitted. There
is a risk of material damage. Hold the wiper
firmly when changing the wiper blade. Do not
fold in or switch on the wiper without a wiper
blade installed.
General
Bulbs and lights
Lights and bulbs are an important aspect of driv‐
ing safety.
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The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
having the corresponding work carried out by a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐
shop.
NOTE
Dirty bulbs have a reduced lifetime. There is a
risk of material damage. Do not touch the glass
of new bulbs with your bare hands. Use a clean
tissue or similar, or hold the bulb by its base.
A box of spare bulbs is available from a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified
Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs
Comply with the safety notes, see page 284.
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs
WARNING
Some equipment versions have light-emitting di‐
odes behind a cover as a light source. These
light-emitting diodes are similar to conventional
lasers and are classified by legislation as Class 1
light-emitting diodes.
Intense brightness can irritate or harm the ret‐
ina of the eye. There is a danger of injury. Do
not look directly into the headlights or other
light sources. Do not remove covers from
LEDs.
Comply with the safety notes, see page 284.
Headlight glass
Safety notes
During cool or humid weather, the headlight
glass can mist over on the inside. When driving
with the lights switched on, the condensation
disappears after a short time. There is no need to
replace the headlight glass.
Bulbs and lights
WARNING
Bulbs can become hot during operation. Con‐
tact with the bulbs can lead to burns. There is a
danger of injury. Only replace bulbs when they
have cooled down.
If moisture increasingly forms, for example if
there are water droplets in the lamp despite the
headlights being switched on, have the head‐
lights checked.
Front lights, replacing the lamps
LED headlights
WARNING
Short circuits can occur when working on light‐
ing systems that are switched on. There is a
danger of injury or damage to property. Switch
the respective lights off when working on the
lighting system. Where applicable, observe the
enclosed instructions from the bulb manufac‐
turer.
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs
All front lights and side turn indicators are in LED
technology.
In the event of a fault, contact a Service Partner
of the manufacturer or another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop.
LED fog lights
The fog lights use LED technology. In the event
of a fault, contact a Service Partner of the manu‐
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facturer or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
Removing rear light
1. Opening of the boot lid.
2. Open both covers on the rear lights.
Turn indicator in exterior mirror
The turn indicators in the exterior mirrors use
LED technology. In the event of a fault, contact a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist work‐
shop.
Rear lights, replacing the bulbs
Overview
3. With the handle of the screwdriver from the
on-board tool kit, undo the nuts on both fas‐
tenings and remove. Ensure that the nuts do
not fall into the bumper. In addition to both
outer fastenings there is also an inner fasten‐
ing.
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Turn indicator
Brake lights
Rear fog light
Reversing light
Tail light
4. Grasp the handle bar with one hand, arrow 1,
and hold against the outside with your free
hand, arrow 2. Lift out the rear light carefully,
arrow 3, until the rubber bearing comes out of
the inner fastening.
Replacing the lamps
General
Comply with the safety notes, see page 284.
Reversing light: 21-watt bulb, W21W.
The turn indicators, brake lights, tail light and rear
fog light are designed with LED technology. In
the event of a fault, contact a Service Partner of
the manufacturer or another qualified Service
Partner or a specialist workshop.
5. Remove the plug from the bulb holder.
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Replacing the bulbs
Vehicle battery
1. Turn the cover in the direction indicated on
the housing and remove it.
General
The battery is maintenance-free.
More information regarding the battery can be
obtained from a Service Partner of the manufac‐
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
Safety note
2. Press the faulty bulb gently into the fitting,
turn anticlockwise and remove.
WARNING
Vehicle batteries that are classified as unsuita‐
ble may damage systems or result in functions
no longer being carried out. There is a danger
of injury or damage to property. Only use vehi‐
cle batteries that have been classified as suita‐
ble by the vehicle manufacturer.
3. Fit the new bulb and cover in the reverse se‐
quence.
Installing rear light
1. Connect the plug to the bulb holder.
2. Push the rear light straight and push firmly,
arrow 1, until the rubber bearing engages into
the inner fastening. Ensure that the rubber lip,
arrow 2, does not kink on the top of the rear
light when inserting the rear light. Screw on
both nuts, arrow 3, and close the covers.
Pairing the battery with the
vehicle
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
having a Service Partner of the manufacturer or
another qualified Service Partner or an author‐
ised workshop pair the vehicle battery with the
vehicle after the battery has been replaced. Once
the battery has been registered again, all comfort
functions will be available without restriction and
any Check Control messages relating to the
comfort functions will no longer be displayed.
Hazard symbols
The following hazard symbols can be found on
the vehicle battery:
Centre brake light and number plate
lights
Symbol
Meaning
Comply with the safety notes, see page 284.
No smoking, no naked flames,
no sparks.
These lights use LED technology. In the event of
a fault, contact a Service Partner of the manufac‐
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
Wear protective goggles.
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Notes on removal
Symbol
Meaning
Observe the following notes on removing the ve‐
hicle battery:
Keep away from children.
▷ Park the vehicle and switch off consumers.
Risk of acid burns: wear gloves,
do not tilt the battery.
▷ First disconnect the power at the negative
terminal. Then disconnect the power at the
positive terminal.
Rinse any splashes of acid with
water immediately. If acid comes
into contact with eyes or is swal‐
lowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
Notes on installation
Observe the following notes on installing the ve‐
hicle battery:
▷ Remove any foreign bodies from the battery
holder.
No direct sunlight, no frost.
▷ Only install the battery in the intended posi‐
tion in the vehicle.
Follow the user manual.
▷ Keep the battery and vehicle connection con‐
tacts clean.
▷ First connect the power at the positive termi‐
nal. Then connect the power at the negative
terminal.
Explosive gas mixture. Do not
seal any openings on the bat‐
tery.
▷ Use the connections, connectors and covers
provided.
▷ Connect a hose to the gas outlet opening if
necessary.
Replacing the battery
General
Initial operation
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
only having the vehicle battery replaced by a
Service Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or an authorised work‐
shop. If the battery is not replaced correctly, the
vehicle may not recognise it properly and perfect
functioning cannot be guaranteed.
The battery is operational. No special precau‐
tions are required for start-up.
Charging the battery
General
Ensure the battery is sufficiently charged to
guarantee the entire lifetime of the battery.
Safety note
Charge the battery under the following circum‐
stances:
DANGER
▷ If the inspection glass on the top of the bat‐
tery is black.
Touching live components can result in an
electric shock. There is a danger of injury or
even death. Do not touch any components that
could be live.
▷ If there is insufficient starting capability.
The following conditions can have a negative ef‐
fect on battery output:
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▷ Frequently driving short distances.
▷ Protect the battery from direct sunlight and
frost.
▷ If the vehicle is not used for periods of longer
than one month.
▷ Only clean the battery with a damp, anti-static
cloth.
Safety note
▷ Store the battery upright and secure it
against falling over.
▷ Install the oldest batteries first.
NOTE
▷ Do not remove the protective cap from the
contacts.
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery may
operate with high voltages and high currents
which can overload or damage the 12-volt on-
board network. There is a risk of material dam‐
age. Only connect battery chargers for the ve‐
hicle battery to the jump-starting connections
in the engine compartment.
▷ Charge or install the battery by the date on
the battery label at the latest. Once fully
charged, the battery will work for another
10 months.
Disposing of the old battery
Dispose of old batteries at a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop or hand them in to an authorised col‐
lecting point.
Battery charger
Battery chargers developed especially for the ve‐
hicle and suitable for the on-board network can
be obtained from a Service Partner of the manu‐
facturer or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
Batteries filled with acid should be transported
upright. Protect batteries against falling over
when in transit.
Charging the battery
Only charge the battery via the jump-starting
connections, see page 295, in the engine com‐
partment and with the engine switched off.
Warranty
See the vehicle purchase contract for informa‐
tion on the battery warranty.
Power failure
Following an electrical power failure, some
equipment will have to be reinitialised or individ‐
ual settings will need to be updated, for example:
Fuses
▷ Memory function: save positions again.
▷ Time: update.
General
The fuses are located at two different positions
in the vehicle.
▷ Date: update.
Fuse assignment information and details on the
positions of any other fuse boxes can be found in
a separate leaflet in the fuse box in the boot.
▷ Glass Roof: initialise system.
Storing the battery
Observe the following information on storing ve‐
hicle batteries:
▷ Store the battery in a cool and dry place.
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Attaching covers
Safety note
1. When attaching the lid, ensure that all four
fastenings are engaged.
WARNING
2. Attach cover under the rubber lip and then
thread between the webs.
Incorrect or repaired fuses can overload electri‐
cal cables and components. There is a risk of
fire. Do not repair blown fuses or replace them
with fuses with a different colour or amp rating.
In the engine compartment
General
On right-hand drive vehicles, the fuses are loca‐
ted on the opposite side of the engine compart‐
ment.
3. Press fastening downwards and tighten the
three screws.
Removing the cover
Inside the boot
1. Undo the three screws of the cover, arrow 1,
with the on-board tool.
Fold up boot floor.
2. Push the fastener together and pull upwards,
arrow 2.
3. Remove cover from the side, arrow 3.
4. Press on the four fastenings and remove the
lid.
Fuse assignment information and details on the
positions of any other fuse boxes can be found in
a separate leaflet in the fuse box.
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Replacing fuses
The vehicle manufacturer recommends having
fuses changed by a Service Partner of the manu‐
facturer or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
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