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Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To switch off manually, press the lever to the
resistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
High beams, headlamp flasher▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are
frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor
may be damaged.◀
No wiper operation on dry windshield
Do not use the windshield wipers if the
windshield is dry, as this may damage the
wiper blades or cause them to become worn
more quickly.◀
No wiper operation with wipers folded
away
Do not switch on the wipers if they are folded
away, otherwise the hood or the wipers may be
damaged.◀
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Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the wiper lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle lights are
switched on.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are switched on.◀
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are
ready for operation.
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐
tion.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
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Replacing componentsVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located on the
right side in the cargo area in a storage com‐
partment. Open the cover.
Wiper blade replacement Note Do not fold down the wipers without
wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield.◀
Replacing the wiper blades
1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
to page  68, the wiper arms.2.Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.3.Squeeze the retainer spring, arrow 1, and
fold up the wiper blade, arrow 2.4.Remove the wiper blade forward from the
catch.5.Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order
of removal until it locks in place.6.Fold down the wipers.
Folding down wipers before opening the hood
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms with the wiper blades are against
the windshield to prevent damage.◀
Lamp and bulb replacement
Hints
Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion 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.
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Triple turn signal activa‐tion  66 
Trip odometer  79 
Truck for tow-starting/ towing  218 
Trunk lid closing  38 
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing  38 
Trunk lid, hotel function  38 
Trunk lid opening  38 
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol  36 
Turning circle  228 
Turning circle lines, rearview camera  132 
Turn signals, operation  65 
U Unintentional alarm  43 
Units of measure  87 
Universal remote control  148 
Unlock button, automatic transmission  70 
Unlocking/locking via door lock  37 
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control  35 
Unlocking, settings  41 
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline  6 
Upholstery care  223 
USB interface  153 
V Variable sport steering  116 
Vehicle battery  212 
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing  212  
Vehicle, breaking in  162 
Vehicle care  222 
Vehicle equipment  6 
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐ber in the engine compart‐
ment  196 
Vehicle jack  212 
Vehicle paint  222 
Vehicle storage  224 
Vehicle wash  221 
Ventilation  146 
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation  147 
Voice activation system  24 
W Warning indicators  76 
Warning lamps  76 
Warning messages, refer to Check Control  76 
Warning triangle  216 
Washer fluid  68 
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield  68 
Washer system  66 
Washing, vehicle  221 
Water on roads  163 
Weights  228 
Welcome lamps  89 
Wheel base, vehicle  228 
Wheel cleaner  223 
Wheels, changing  193 
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires  185 
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  100 
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  97 
Width, vehicle  228 
Window defroster, rear  142, 146  
Windows, powered  43 
Windshield washer fluid  68 
Windshield washer noz‐ zles  68 
Windshield washer sys‐ tem  66 
Windshield wiper  66 Windshield wipers, fold-out
position  68 
Winter diesel  181 
Winter storage, care  224 
Winter tires, suitable tires  194 
Winter tires, tread  193 
Wiper blades, replacing  204 
Wiper fluid  68 
Wiper system  66 
Wood, care  223 
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion  23 
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit  204 
X
xDrive  115 
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