Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system, you
should always switch off the lights affected to
prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center. Due to the high voltage present
in the system, there is the danger of fatal injuries
if work is carried out improperly.◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or
hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover
serve as the light source for controls, display el‐
ements and other equipment.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never stare
into the unfiltered light for several hours; other‐
wise, irritation of the retina could result.◀Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
lamp 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.
Xenon headlamps
At a glance1Corner-illuminating lamps2Parking lamp, daytime running lights3Low beams/high beams4Turn signal
Hints
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the like‐
lihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps
on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a xenon bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps
and continue the trip with great care. Comply
with local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center. Due to the high voltage present
in the system, there is the danger of fatal injuries
if work is carried out improperly.◀
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If and LED fails, switch on the front fog lamps
and continue the trip with great care. Comply
with local regulations.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Halogen front fog lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 210.
35-watt bulb, H8.1.Snap out the grill at the recess, arrow.2.Remove the screw using a screw driver.3.Pull the lamp out toward the front.4.Remove the bulb and replace it.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
LED front fog lamps
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 210.
These front fog lamps are made using LED tech‐
nology. Contact your service center in the event
of a malfunction.
Dynamic Light Spot
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 210.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Tail lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance1Turn signal2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Tail lamp5Outside brake lamp
Turn signal, brake, tail, and license
plate lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 210.
These lights feature LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Lamps in the trunk lid
Follow the general instructions on Lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 210.
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Engine oil 204
Engine oil, adding 205
Engine oil additives 205
Engine oil change 205
Engine oil filler neck 205
Engine oil temperature 86
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 205
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 205
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 218
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 67
Engine stop 67
Engine temperature 86
Entering/exiting vehicle, assis‐ tance, steering wheel 61
Entering a car wash 222
Equipment, interior 161
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 123
Exchanging wheels/tires 198
Exhaust system 174
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 60
Exterior mirrors 59
External start 218
External temperature dis‐ play 86
External temperature warn‐ ing 86
Eyes for securing cargo 178
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 83
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 43
Fan, refer to Air flow 155
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 83
Filler neck for engine oil 205 Fine wood, care 224
First aid kit 218
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 221
Flat tire, changing wheels 214
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 106
Flat tire, warning lamp 105, 107
Flooding 175
Floor carpet, care 224
Floor mats, care 224
Folding table in the rear 166
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 76
Foot brake 175
Front airbags 101
Front fog lamps 98
Front fog lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 213
Front fog lamps, front, bulb re‐ placement 213
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 103
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 103
Front passenger seat, adjust‐ ing 50
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 212
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 104
Fuel cap 188
Fuel consumption, current 87
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 91
Fuel filler flap 188
Fuel gauge 86
Fuel quality 190
Fuel, tank capacity 231
Fuse 216 G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 161
Gasoline 190
Gasoline quality 190
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 77
General driving notes 174
Gentleman function 50
Glass sunroof, powered 45
Glove compartment 168
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 229
H
Halogen front fog lamps, bulb replacement 213
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 70
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 162
Hazard warning flashers 217
HDC Hill Descent Control 125
Head airbags 101
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 96
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 96
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 35
Headlamp flasher 74
Headlamp glass 211
Headlamps, care 223
Headlamp washer system 74
Headliner 15
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 55
Head restraints, rear 56
Head-Up Display 151
Head-up Display, care 225
Heavy cargo, stowing 178
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High-beam Assistant 97
High beams 74
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 97
Hill Descent Control HDC 125
Hills 176
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 123
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 170
Homepage 6
Hood 202
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 40
Hot exhaust system 174
HUD Head-Up Display 151
Hydroplaning 175
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 86
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 86
Identification marks, tires 196
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 202
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 66
Ignition on 66
Indication of a flat tire 105 , 107
Individual air distribution 155
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 191
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 104
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 90
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 126 Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM 107
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Instrument cluster 79
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 80
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 80
Instrument lighting 98
Integral Active Steering 126
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 161
Intelligent Safety 109
Intensity, AUTO program 155
Interior equipment 161
Interior lamps 99
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 34
Interior motion sensor 43
Interior rearview mirror 60
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 60
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 87
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 215
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 215
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 77
Jump-starting 218
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 40
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 77 Knee airbag 101
L
Lamp replacement 210
Lamp replacement, rear 213
Lamps 95
Lamps and bulbs 210
Lane departure warning 117
Lane margin, warning 117
Language on Control Dis‐ play 93
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 178
LATCH child restraint fixing system 63
Leather, care 223
LED front fog lamps, bulb re‐ placement 213
LED headlamps, Bulb replace‐ ment 212
LED light 212
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 211
Length, vehicle 229
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 213
Light-alloy wheels, care 224
Light control 97
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 211
Lighter, rear 164
Lighting 95
Lighting, speaker 99
Lighting via remote control 34
Light Spot, refer to Night Vi‐ sion 114
Light switch 95
Load 177
Loading 177
Lock, door 36
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