3."Lighting"4."Triple turn signal"
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Washer/wiper system Notes 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.◀
Do not use the wipers on a dry wind‐
shield
Do not use the wipers on a dry windshield; oth‐
erwise, the wiper blades may wear more rap‐
idly or become damaged.◀
Switching on wipers
Press the lever up, arrow.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press once.
The system switches to operation in the inter‐
mittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the resistance
point.
The system switches to normal speed when
the vehicle is stationary.
Switching off wipers or brief wipe
Press the lever down, arrow.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor
If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the
intermittent-wipe time is a preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the
time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall.
The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield,
directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
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Replacing componentsVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series. Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using the features and systems descri‐
bed here, adhere to local regulations.
Tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is stored in a
pouch under the cargo floor panel.
Replacing the wiper blades
1.Fold up the wiper arm.2.Fold the wiper blade upwards.3.Press the hook.4.Pull the wiper blade downward out of the
holder and remove it toward the top left,
see arrow.
Do not fold out the wiper arms
To avoid damage, make sure that the
wiper arms are resting against the windshield
before you open the engine compartment.◀
Lamp and bulb replacement
General information Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
your service center if you are unfamiliar with
them or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at your service center.
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 af‐
fected to prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
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.
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Unlocking, trunk lid 40 
Unlocking without remote control, refer to Comfort Ac‐
cess  39 
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline  6 
Update, software  189 
Upholstery care  259 
USB audio interface  183 
USB interface  124 
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Connecting electri‐
cal devices  120 
Vehicle– Identification number, refer
to Engine compartment  237
Vehicle battery 249 
Vehicle, battery replace‐ ment  249 
Vehicle, break-in  130 
Vehicle care  258 
Vehicle care, refer to Care  257 
Vehicle, cargo  264 
Vehicle dimensions, refer to Dimensions  264 
Vehicle equipment  6 
Vehicle identification num‐ ber  194  
Vehicle jack  249 
Vehicle paint  258 
Vehicle storage  260 
Vehicle, switching off  59 
Vehicle wash  257 
Vehicle, weight  264 
Ventilation  111, 115  
Ventilation, draft- free  111, 115  
Ventilation, refer to Climate control  109 
Vents, refer to Air vents  109 
Version of the navigation data  140 
Video playback  174 
Voice activation, naviga‐
tion  148 
Voice activation, short com‐ mands  266 
Voice activation system  27 
Volume, setting  162 
W Warning and indicator lamps  17 
Warning messages, refer to Check Control  84 
Warning signal volumes  163 
Warning triangle  252 
Washer/wiper system  63 
Washer fluid  65 
Washing, vehicle  257 
Waste tray, refer to Ash‐ tray  120 
Water on roads  131 
Wear indicator in tire  233 
Weights  264 
Welcome lights  87 
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ sions  264 
Wheel change  248 
Wheels and tires  228 
Wheels, changing  234 
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  94 
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  96 
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions  264 
Wind deflector  46 
Window, convenient opera‐ tion  35 
Windows  42 
Windows, defrosting and de‐ fogging, automatic climate
control  114 
Windows, defrosting and re‐ moving condensation, air
conditioner  111 Windows, pinch protec‐
tion  43 
Windshield, cleaning  64 
Windshield, defrosting and defogging, air condi‐
tioner  111 
Windshield, defrosting and defogging, automatic cli‐
mate control  114 
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows  111 
Windshield wash  63 
Windshield washer fluid  65 
Windshield wash, nozzles  64 
Windshield wash, washer fluid  65 
Windshield wiper blades, changing  245 
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system  63 
Winter storage, care  260 
Winter tires, suitable tires  235 
Winter tires, tread  233 
Wiper blades, changing  245 
Wiper fluid  65 
Wood, care  259 
Wordmatch principle, naviga‐ tion  25 
Working in the engine com‐ partment  238 
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit  245 
X
Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement  246 
Y Your individual vehicle, set‐ tings, refer to Personal Pro‐
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