Engine compartment
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative terminal
2Vehicle identification number
3Washer fluid reservoir
4Jump-starting, positive terminal
5Engine compartment fuse box
6Oil filler neck
7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and die‐
sel engines is located on the opposite side
of the engine compartment.
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to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available and that any Check Control messages
are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 292, 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:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the positions
again.
▷Time: update.
▷Date: update.
▷Radio station: save again.
▷Navigation system: wait for the operability of
the navigation.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
Notes
Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating; this could
lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in
a fire in the vehicle.◀
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.Use the onboard vehicle toolkit to loosen the
three cover screws, arrow 1.
2.Pull up the holder, arrow 2.
3.Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3.
4.Press the four fasteners and remove the
cover.
Reattaching the covers
1.When attaching the cover, make sure that all
four fasteners are engaged.
2.Attach the cover under the rubber lip and
then thread it between the bars.
3.Press down on the holder and tighten the
three screws.
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