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Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever
Warning!
Danger of injury when the windshield wipers
operate unintentionally.
Risk of damage to the windshield and wiper
system.
fAvoid running the wiper blades over a dry wind-
shield to prevent scratching the glass. Spray
washer fluid on the windshield first.
A scratched windshield will reduce visibility.
fAlways loosen wiper blades from frozen glass
before operating wipers to prevent damage to
the wiper motor or blades. fAlways switch off windshield wipers in car
wash to prevent them wiping unintentionally
(intermittent or sensor operation).
fAlways switch off windshield wipers before
cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional
operation (intermittent or sensor operation).
fDo not operate the headlight washer in car
washes.
fDo not operate headlight washer when it is
frozen.
Front wiper and headlight washer system0 – Windshield wipers off
1 – Rain sensor operation for front
windshield wipers
fMove wiper lever upwards to the first click.
Please observe the chapter “RAIN SENSOR” on
Page 135.
2 – Windshield wipers slow
fMove wiper lever upwards to the second click.
3 – Windshield wipers fast
fMove wiper lever upwards to the third click.
4 – Front windshield wiper – one-touch oper-
ation:
fMove wiper lever downwards. The front wind-
shield wipers wipe once.5 – Windshield wipers and washer system:
fPull wiper lever towards the steering wheel.
The washer system sprays and wipes while the
lever is pulled towards the steering wheel.
When the wiper lever is released, a few drying
wipes are executed.
A - Headlight washer (Vehicles with Bi-Xenon
headlights):
The washer sprays only while low beam or high
beam is switched on.
fBriefly push button A to operate headlight
washer system.
fIf heavily soiled, repeat wash.
The headlight washer system automatically sprays
once for every ten times the front windshield
washer system is operated.
Note
The windshield washer nozzles are heated
when the ignition is on, as a precaution against
freezing.
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Bulb chart
Ty p e , r a t i n g
Halogen low beam H7, 55W
Low beam with Bi-Xenon headlight Philips, D2S 35W
Halogen high beam H9, 65W
Additional high beam with Bi-Xenon headlight H11, 55W
Fog light H8, 35W
Tail light, rear fog light P21/4W
Brake light/tail light P21/4W
Tail light, reflector P21/5W
Make-up mirror light K3W
Reversing light P21
Trun signal indicator light, front and rear PY21W
Turn signal indicator light, side WY5W
Side marker light W3W
Door guard/Curb light W5W
Parking light W5W Blue-Vision
License plate light C5W
Luggage compartment/engine compartment
light, interior lightK10W
Reading light 6W Xenon
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3. Place socket wrench (tool kit) on the unlocking
spindle.
The handle of the wrench should point horizon-
tally to the rear.
4. Turn socket wrench approx. 180° A. The
headlight is unlocked and pushed forward
slightly during this process.
5. Turn socket wrench back until it is pointing
vertically downward B and leave in position.
6. The headlight is now unlocked and can be
pulled forward out of the wing.
Installing1. Insert headlight into the guide rails and push
fully into the wing.
2. Push headlight to the rear and at the same
time turn the socket wrench until it points
horizontally to the rear C.
The headlight locking device must perceptibly
and audibly engage.
3. Insert the rubber plug into the unlocking
opening and secure the carpet.
Check the function of all lights.
Low beam, high beam and additional high
beamOpening the lid of the headlight housing
1. Unscrew the 4 screws A.
2. First lift release tab B, then push both release
tabs C upwards and take off lid.
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Changing bulb for low beam
1. Pull off plug A.
2. Disengage fixing loop B.
3. Replace defective bulb.
When doing so, ensure bulb is seated properly.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Bi-Xenon headlight
Changing bulb for low beam and high beam
1. Turn the plug counter-clockwise (bayonet lock)
and pull it off.2. Disengage both fixing loops A.
3. Replace defective bulb B.
When doing so, ensure bulb is seated properly.
4. Engage both fixing loops A, push on plug and
turn right as far as the stop.
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Changing bulb for high beam or additional
high beam (Bi-Xenon headlight)
1. Turn the bulb holder.
Turn it counter-clockwise on the left headlight
and clockwise on the right headlight.
Take bulb holder out of the headlight housing.2. Pull both plug release tabs apart.
Pull plug out of the bulb holder.
3. Replace the defective bulb with bulb holder.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Closing lid of headlight housing
1. Push on lid until it perceptibly engages.
2. Fasten lid with the 4 screws.
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Practical Tips, Emergency Service Floor
The surface upon which the vehicle rests is flat
and approximately level.
Screen
The screen upon which headlamp beams are pro-
jected is perpendicular to the floor and the vehi-
cle’s longitudinal axis, flat, uniformly light in color,
unobstructed, and wide and high enough to ac-
commodate the vehicle beam patterns to be
aimed.
The screen should be wide enough to provide at
least 1 m (3.3 ft.) of space outboard of the vehi-
cle’s headlamp spacing.
Adjustment screws
fDetach side carpeting in luggage compart-
ment.
Therefore unscrew plastic nut A.
Open the cover of the appropriate adjustment
screw.
The setting is adjusted by turning the hexagon
socket screws right or left, as appropriate.
B - Headlight vertical adjustmentVertical adjustment (screw B)
fturn clockwise = beam moves down
turn counter-clockwise = beam moves up
Note
fDo not alter the lateral adjustment.
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Index
HHandbrake ................................................... 65
Hardtop ..................................................... 189
Headlights ..........................................132
, 268
Adjusting ....................................279, 280
Cleaning system ................ 133
, 213
, 291
Headlights beam adjustment........................ 132
Heated rear window ...................................... 33
Heater ....................................................... 138
High beam
Indicator light........................................ 91
Lever ................................................. 131
Home mode ............................................... 131
HomeLink................................................... 155
Hoods................................................148, 149
Horn ............................................... 17
, 22, 24
IIgnition lock.................................................. 80
Immobilizer .................................................. 19
Indicator lights.............................................. 84
Instrument.................................................... 84
Illumination ........................................... 88
Lights ................................................ 131
Panel ...........................................78
, 122
Interior lights ................................................ 76
Interior mirror .........................................30, 32
JJumper cables ....................................235
, 264
KKeys ..................................................... 19
, 20
LLATCH System .............................................. 55
Leather care ............................................... 225
License plate light .............................. 131
, 277
Lids ........................................................... 149
Emergency unlocking .......................... 257
Lifting/sliding roof ....................................... 172
Light
Flasher ................................ 91
, 131
, 132
Low beam ................................. 131, 132
Sensor for instrument illumination........... 84
Switch ....................................... 131, 132
Light alloy wheels
Inscription .......................................... 241
Load switch-off ........................................... 255
Loading information .................................... 242
Locking ........................................................ 22
Conditions ............................................ 24
Lowering ...................................................... 57
Luggage carrier ................................. 292, 293
Luggage compartment ................................ 150
Lid ..................................................... 148
Lid warning light.................................. 148
Light .................................................. 277
Luggage compartment/
engine compartment lid, warning lights ......... 148
Luggage rack ............................................. 195
MMaintenance ...............................................198
Make-up mirror .............................................41
Maximum permitted engine speeds ....... 16
, 164
Mirrors ............................................ 30
, 32, 60
Anti-glare ..............................................32
Multi-functional steering wheel ........................40
NNavigation ..................................................158
Notes on
Car care .............................................218
Maintenance .......................................198
Number plate light.............................. 131
, 277
OOctane rating ..................................... 209
, 210
Off delay ....................................................131
Oil..............................................................201
Checking level.....................................118
Consumption.........................................16
Level checks.......................................201
Level indicator ....................................118
Pressure...............................................96
Temperature .........................................88
On-board computer .......................................98
Basic settings .....................................120
Language versions ..............................120
On-board literature ..........................................2
Orientation light ............................................76
Outside temperatur indicator..........................95