Replacing components

Onboard vehicle tool kit

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The onboard vehicle tool kit is located on the right side in the cargo area in a storage compartment. Open the cover.

Wiper blade replacement

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Replacing the wiper blades

  1. 1.

    To change the wiper blades, fold up the wiper arms.

  2. 2.

    Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.

  3. 3.

    Squeeze the retainer spring, arrow 1, and fold up the wiper blade, arrow 2.

  4. 4.

    Remove the wiper blade forward from the catch.

  5. 5.

    Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order of removal until it locks in place.

  6. 6.

    Fold down the wipers.

Lamp and bulb replacement

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Hints

Lamps and bulbs

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.

You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs at the service center.

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.

Headlamp glass

Condensation can form on the inside of the external lamps in cool or humid weather. When driving with the light switched on, the condensation evaporates after a short time. The headlamp glasses do not need to be changed.

If the headlamps do not dim despite driving with the light switched on, increasing humidity forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the service center check this.

Headlamp setting

The headlamp adjustments can be affected by changing lamps and bulbs. Therefore after a change, have the headlamp setting checked and corrected by Service.

Front lamps, bulb replacement

At a glance

Position of the front lamps

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2
3
4
  • 1
    Daytime running lights
  • 2
    Low beams/high beams
  • 3
    Parking lamps/daytime running lights
  • 4
    Turn signal

LED headlamps

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)

Follow general instructions.

With LED headlamps, all front lamps and side indicators are designed with LED technology.

Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction.

Headlamps

Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction.

Turn signal in exterior mirror

Turn signal in exterior mirror

Follow general instructions.

The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature LED technology. Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction.

Tail lamps, bulb replacement

At a glance

Position of tail lamps

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2
3
4
5
  • 1
    Turn signal
  • 2
    Reversing lamps
  • 3
    Inside brake lamp
  • 4
    Tail lamps
  • 5
    Outside brake lamp

Bulb replacement, exterior tail lamps

General information

Follow general instructions.

Turn signal: 21-watt bulb, P21WLL.

Outer brake lamp: 21-watt bulb, H21WLL.

The tail lamps feature LED technology. Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction.

Removing the exterior tail lamp
  1. 1.

    Open trunk lid.

  2. 2.

    Loosen and remove the mounting pin of the cover, arrow 1, with the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit.

  3. 3.

    Use the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit to press in the latch, arrow 2, and remove the cover, arrow 3.

  4. 4.

    Loosen the two nuts with the screwdriver handle, arrows.

  5. 5.

    Grasp the inner edge of the tail lamp, arrow 1, and carefully pull it backward and out, arrow 2. Use your free hand to hold it in place in order to prevent the tail lamp from coming loose suddenly. Make sure that the foam rubber sealing ring is on the centering pin.

  6. 6.

    Release the catch at the top on the connector of the connecting line and remove the connector from the bulb holder.

Replacing the bulbs
  1. 1.

    Loosen the three fasteners, arrows 1, on the bulb holder and remove the bulb holder from the tail lamp, arrow 2.

  2. 2.

    Press the defective bulb gently into the socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.

  3. 3.

    Proceed in the reverse order to insert the new bulb and attach the bulb holder. Make sure that the bulb holder engages in all fasteners.

Installing the tail lamp
  1. 1.

    Connect the connecting line to the tail lamp and secure the bulb holder in the clip.

  2. 2.

    Make sure that the foam rubber sealing ring is on the centering pin, arrow 2, and is not damaged.

  3. 3.

    Position and firmly press the outer part of the tail lamp onto the rubber mount, arrow 1 and the inner part onto the centering component, arrow 2. Make sure that the tail lamp engages in the rubber mount.

  4. 4.

    Screw the tail lamp on with the two nuts.

  5. 5.

    Insert and secure the cover. Make sure that the tubular seal is not pinched.

Lamps in the trunk lid

General information

Follow general instructions.

Reversing lamps: 16-watt bulb, PW16W.

Inner brake lamps: 21-watt bulb, H21W

Accessing the lamps
  1. 1.

    Remove warning triangle and bracket with the screwdriver from the Onboard vehicle tool kit.

  2. 2.

    Remove the emergency release and the wire cable from the handle.

  3. 3.

    Use the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit to loosen and completely remove the six screws on the trim.

  4. 4.

    Press together hinge trim, see arrow, to release the clips.

    Grasp the trim, pull the hinge trim downward and remove it.

  5. 5.

    Carefully loosen the trim from the trunk lid, starting at the edge and working toward the area around the recessed grips. Make sure that the trim does not become stuck.

  6. 6.

    Carefully swing out the trim.

Replacing the reversing lamp and inner brake lamp
  1. 1.

    Loosen the bottom holder, arrow 1.

  2. 2.

    Loosen the top holder, arrow 2. To do so, press in the middle latch and then press out both outside latches.

    Remove the lamp holder, arrow 3.

  3. 3.

    Unscrew the defective bulb of the reversing or brake lamp from its socket counterclockwise.

  4. 4.

    Insert the new bulb.

Installing the bulb holder
  1. 1.

    Insert the two contacts, arrow 1, into the connections, arrow 2.

  2. 2.

    Press on the bulb holder, arrow 3. Make sure that the two exterior holders latch into place.

  3. 3.

    Swing the trim back onto the trunk lid and secure.

  4. 4.

    Place the hinge trim over the hinge and push it up until the retaining pin engages. Close the clips.

  5. 5.

    Install the wire cable on the handle and engage the handle on the holder.

  6. 6.

    Install the holder for the warning triangle.

  7. 7.

    Apply the warning triangle.

Tail lamp, license plate lamp and central brake lamp

Follow general instructions.

These lamps are made using LED technology. Contact your service center in the event of a malfunction.

Changing wheels

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The vehicle equipment does not include a spare tire.

When tire sealants are used, an immediate wheel change when there is a loss of tire inflation pressure in the event of a flat tire.

The tools for changing wheels are available as accessories from your service center.

Jacking points for the vehicle jack

The jacking points for the vehicle jack are located at the positions shown.

Vehicle battery

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Maintenance

The battery is maintenance-free.

Your service center will be glad to advise you on questions regarding the battery.

Battery replacement

After a battery replacement, have the battery registered on the vehicle by your service center to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available and that any Check Control messages of these comfort functions are no longer displayed.

Charging the battery

Note

General information

Make sure that the battery is always sufficiently charged to guarantee that the battery remains usable for its full service life.

The battery may need to be charged in the following cases:

Starting aid terminals

In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the starting aid terminals in the engine compartment with the engine off.

Power failure

After a temporary power loss, some equipment needs to be reinitialized.

Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:

Disposing of old batteries

Have old batteries disposed of by your service center or bring them to a recycling center.

Fuses

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Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse types and locations are stored in the fuse box in the cargo area.

In the engine compartment

  1. 1.

    Use the onboard vehicle tool kit to loosen the three cover screws, arrow 1.

  2. 2.

    Pull up the holder, arrow 2.

  3. 3.

    Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3.

  4. 4.

    Press the four fasteners and remove the cover.

  1. 1.

    When attaching the cover, make sure that all four fasteners are engaged.

  2. 2.

    Attach the cover under the rubber lip and then thread it between the bars.

  3. 3.

    Press down on the holder and tighten the three screws.

In the cargo area

Raise the cargo floor panel.

Information on the fuse types and locations is found on a separate sheet.