Engine compartmentVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis 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 terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and die‐
sel engines is located on the opposite side
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Battery replacementUse approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
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
are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not plug chargers into the socket
Do not connect battery chargers to the
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this
may damage the battery.◀
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 fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged peri‐
ods, longer than a month.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 196, 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.
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In the engine compartment1.Use the onboard vehicle tool kit 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.
Attaching 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.In the cargo area
Raise the cargo floor panel.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
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F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 75
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 134
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 75
Filler neck for engine oil 179
Fine wood, care 202
First aid kit 195
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 198
Flat tire, changing wheels 191
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98
Flat tire, warning lamp 99, 102
Flooding 154
Floor carpet, care 202
Floor mats, care 202
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 144
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 70
Foot brake 154
Front airbags 95
Front fog lamps 93
Front fog lamps, front, bulb re‐ placement 188
Front lamps 184
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 97
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 97
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 101
Fuel cap 166
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 85
Fuel filler flap 166
Fuel gauge 77
Fuel quality 168 Fuel, tank capacity 208
Functions, hybrid system 30
Fuse 192
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 138
Gasoline 168
Gasoline quality 168
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 72
General driving notes 154
Glass sunroof, powered 47
Glove compartment 146
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 207
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 67
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 139
Hazard warning flashers 194
Head airbags 95
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 91
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 91
Headlamp flasher 68
Headlamp glass 184
Headlamps 184
Headlamps, care 201
Headlamp washer system 69
Headliner 17
Head restraints 49
Head restraints, front 53
Head restraints, rear 54
Head-up Display 126
Head-up Display, care 203
Heavy cargo, stowing 157
Height, vehicle 206
High-beam Assistant 92
High beams 68 High beams/low beams, refer
to High-beam Assistant 92
High-voltage battery, charge indicator 79
Hills 155
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 115
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 148
Homepage 6
Hood 177
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 42
Hot exhaust system 154
HUD Head-up Display 126
Hybrid system, at a glance 30
Hybrid system, automatic de‐ activation 199
Hybrid system, contact with water 199
Hybrid system, displays 79
Hybrid system, driving tips 152
Hybrid system, safety 198
Hydroplaning 154
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 78
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 78
Identification marks, tires 171
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 176
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 99, 102
Individual air distribution 134
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
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Rain sensor 69
Rear lamps 189
Rear socket 143
Rearview mirror 56
Rear window defroster 134
Recirculated-air filter 134
Recirculated-air mode 133
Recommended tire brands 174
Refueling 166
Remaining range 78
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, auxiliary air conditioning, key 136
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 40
Remote control, universal 138
Replacement fuse 192
Replacing parts 183
Replacing wheels/tires 173
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Range 78
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Residual cooling 136
Retaining straps, securing cargo 157
Retreaded tires 174
Roadside parking lamps 91
Roller sunblinds 47
RON gasoline quality 168
Roof load capacity 207
Roof-mounted luggage rack 157
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 198
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 175
Rubber components, care 202
Run-flat tires 175 S
Safe braking 154
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 53
Safety belts 52
Safety belts, care 202
Safety of the hybrid sys‐ tem 198
Safety Package, refer to Active Protection 108
Safety switch, windows 46
Safety systems, airbags 95
Saving fuel 159
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 183
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 198
Seat and mirror memory 55
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 52
Seat heating, front 52
Seat heating, rear 52
Seating position for chil‐ dren 59
Seats 49
Selection list in instrument cluster 84
Selector lever, automatic transmission 72
Sensors, care 203
Service and warranty 8
Service history 82
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 181
Service requirements, dis‐ play 81
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 195
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 87
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 55 Shifting, automatic transmis‐
sion 71
Shift paddles on steering wheel 73
Side airbags 95
Side View 125
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 39
Silent Start, electric drive read‐ iness 64
Sitting safely 49
Size 206
Slide/tilt glass roof 47
Smallest turning circle 207
Snow chains 175
Socket 142
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 182
SOS button 194
Spare fuse 192
Specified engine oil types 179
Speed, average 85
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 85
Speed limiter, display 82
Speed Limit Information 82
Speed limit in the com‐ puter 85
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 113
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 73
Sport displays, torque display, performance display 87
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 113
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 72
Sport steering, variable 112
Stability control systems 111
Start/Stop button 63
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