Bulbs: H41.Open the hood, refer to page 191.2.Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow, and
remove.3.Pull off the connector.4.Unclip spring clip, arrow, and fold down.5.Remove the bulb from the headlight hous‐
ing.6.Insert the new bulb and install the cover in
the reverse order.
Turn signal
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 200.
Bulbs: PW24W
With white turn signal lights: PWY24W1.Turn the steering wheel.2.Turn the lid counterclockwise, arrow 1, and
remove.3.Unscrew the inner lid counterclockwise,
and remove it.4.Pull bulb holder out of the bulb housing; if
needed, loosen it with small tilting move‐
ments if possible.5.Pull the bulb out of the fixture.6.Insert the new bulb and install the cover in
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Vehicle with two rear fog lights1Side tail lights2Rear fog lights3License plate lamp4Third brake lamp
Side tail lights
1Brake lights/tail lights2Turn signal3Reversing lights
Side LED tail lights
1Tail lights2Turn signal3Brake light4Reversing lights
Side tail lights
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 200.
Bulbs: P21W
1.Open the tailgate, refer to page 27.2.Remove left or right cover.3.Through the opening, loosen the plug con‐
nector, arrow 2 on the bulb holder.
Press the latches together, arrows 1, and
remove the bulb holder.4.Remove the bulb holder from the opening.5.Press the defective bulb gently into the
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The wire is long enough to guide the socket
down and through between any heat shield
that may be installed and the bumper.4.Replace defective bulb.5.To install the new bulb, proceed in reverse
order of removal.
Right fog lamp:
1.Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
remove.
The wire is long enough to guide the socket
down and through between any heat shield
that may be installed and the bumper.2.Replace defective bulb.3.To install the new bulb, proceed in reverse
order of removal.
Side turn signal, bulb replacement
Follow the general instructions on lights and
bulbs, refer to page 200.
Bulbs:
▷With orange lens: W5W▷With white lens: WY5W diadem1.Pull the turn signal housing at the top out
of the catch, then unhook it at the bottom.2.Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
remove.3.Replace the bulb.4.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and install the turn signal hous‐
ing.
First hook the turn signal housing to the
bottom, then at the top press it into the
latch.
Changing wheels
Hints
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
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3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing
Note Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents. ◀
Switching off Intelligent Safety systems, refer to
page 86.
Steptronic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle must not be towed if the front
wheels are touching the ground. Therefore,
contact a service center in the event of a break‐
down.
Tow the vehicle only with the front axle
raised
Have the vehicle towed only with the front axle raised or transported on a loading platform;
otherwise, damage may occur. ◀
Tow truck
Have your vehicle transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a flat bed.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result. ◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Manual transmission
Observe before towing your vehicle
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Towing When the parking brake is blocked
The parking brake cannot be released
manually.
Do not tow the vehicle with the parking brake
blocked, or the vehicle can be damaged.
Contact your service center. ◀
Follow the towing instructions
Follow all towing instructions; otherwise,
vehicle damage or accidents may occur. ◀
▷Make sure that the ignition is switched on;
otherwise, the low beams, tail lights, turn
signals, and wipers may be unavailable.▷Do not tow the vehicle with the rear axle
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California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera-based cruise control, ACC 98
Camera lenses, care 219
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 128
Car battery 209
Car care products 217
Care, displays 219
Care, vehicle 217
Cargo area 124
Cargo area, adapting size 129
Cargo area, enlarging 125
Cargo area lid 27
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 129
Cargo cover 124
Cargo, securing 138
Cargo straps, securing cargo 138
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 22
Carpet, care 219
Car wash 216
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 135
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 197
Center armrest 128
Center console 16
Central instrument cluster, LED ring 70
Central locking system 26
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 199
Changing the station 150
Changing wheels 206
Changing wheels/tires 183
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 60 Checking the oil level elec‐
tronically 192
Children, seating position 43
Children, transporting safely 43
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 43
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 44
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 43
Child safety locks 46
Child seat, mounting 43
Child seats 43
Chrome parts, care 218
Chrono package, cockpit 70
Cigarette lighter 123
Cleaning, displays 219
Climate control 112, 115
Clock 64
Closing/opening via door lock 26
Closing/opening with remote control 24
Clothes hooks 129
Coasting 144
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 144
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 144
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 52
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 52
Comfort Access 27
Compartments in the doors 128
Compass 121
Compressor 185
Computer, refer to On-board computer 67
Condensation on win‐ dows 117
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 136 Condition Based Service
CBS 197
Confirmation signal 29
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 94
Convenient opening 24
Coolant 195
Cooling function 113, 116
Cooling, maximum 116
Cooling system 195
Cornering lamp 75
Corrosion on brake discs 136
Cosmetic mirror 123
Courtesy lamps during unlock‐ ing 24
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 25
Cruise control 104
Cruise control, active 98
Cruising range 64
Cupholder 128
Current fuel consumption 65
D
Damage, tires 182
Damping control, dynamic 95
Data, technical 222
Date 64
Date, radio 69
Date, setting on radio 69
Daytime running lights 74
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 113
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 117
Defrosting the windows 113
Dehumidifying, air 113, 116
Digital clock 64
Digital compass 121
Digital radio 151
Dimensions 222
Dimmable exterior mirrors 41
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Direction indicator, refer toTurn signals 52
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 60
Display, engine tempera‐ ture 68
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 76
Displays 59
Displays, cleaning 219
Disposal, coolant 196
Disposal, vehicle battery 210
Distance control, refer to PDC 106
Distance covered, setting units 69
Door lock, refer to Remote control 22
Drive mode, GREEN mode 142
Drive-off assistant 97
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 94
Driving Dynamics Control 96
Driving instruction, GREEN mode 144
Driving instructions, break- in 134
Driving mode 96
Driving notes, general 134
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 94
Driving tips 134
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 94
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 95
Dynamic Damping Control 95
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 94
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 95 E
Electronic displays, instrument cluster 60
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 192
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 94
Emergency detection, remote control 23
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 172
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 23
Emergency wheel, compact wheel, refer to Emergency
wheel 207
Energy Control 65
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 49
Engine, automatic switch- off 49
Engine compartment 190
Engine compartment, working in 190
Engine coolant 195
Engine idling when driving, coasting 144
Engine oil 192
Engine oil, adding 193
Engine oil additives 193
Engine oil change 194
Engine oil filler neck 193
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 194
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 194
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 23
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 211
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 48
Engine stop 48
Engine temperature, dis‐ play 68 Entering a car wash 216
Equipment, interior 119
Error displays, see Check Con‐ trol 60
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 94
Exchanging wheels/tires 183
Exhaust system 135
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 41
Exterior mirrors 40
External start 211
External temperature dis‐ play 64
External temperature warn‐ ing 64
Eyes for securing cargo 138
F
Fader 148
Failure message, see Check Control 60
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 31
Fan, refer to Air flow 113, 116
Filler neck for engine oil 193
Fine wood, care 218
First aid kit 211
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 214
Flat tire, changing wheels 206
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 84
Flat tire, repairing 185
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 81
Flat tire, warning lamp 82, 85
Flooding 135
Floor carpet, care 219
Floor mats, care 219
Fogged up windows 113
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 125
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 54
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Tire damage 182
Tire identification marks 180
Tire inflation pressure 176
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 84
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 81
Tires, changing 183
Tire sealant 185
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 176
Tires, run-flat tires 184
Tire tread 182
Tools 199
Total vehicle weight 223
Tow fitting 214
Towing 213
Tow-starting 213
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 81
Traction control 95
TRACTION drive mode, driving dynamics 95
Transmission lock, releasing manually 57
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 55
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 55
Transporting children safely 43
Tread, tires 182
Treble 148
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 52
Trip odometer 64
Turn signal, front 201
Turn signal, side 206
Turn signals, operation 52
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 203
U
Unintentional alarm 31
Units 69
Units, setting 69
Universal remote control 119 Unlock button, Steptronic
transmission 56
Unlocking/locking via door lock 26
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 24
Unlocking, settings 29
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 218
USB audio interface 155
USB interface 124
V
Vanity mirror 123
Vehicle battery 209
Vehicle battery, replacing 209
Vehicle, break-in 134
Vehicle care 217
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 207
Vehicle paint 217
Vehicle storage 219
Vehicle wash 216
Ventilation 118
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 60
Warning displays, see Check Control 60
Warning messages, see Check Control 60
Warning triangle 211
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 54
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 54
Washer system 52 Washing, vehicle 216
Water on roads 135
Weights 223
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 24
Welcome lights 74
Wheels, changing 183
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 176
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 84
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 81
Window defroster, rear 114, 117
Windows, powered 31
Windshield de‐ froster 114, 117
Windshield washer fluid 54
Windshield washer nozzles 54
Windshield washer system 52
Windshield wiper 52
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 54
Winter storage, care 219
Winter tires, suitable tires 184
Winter tires, tread 182
Wiper blades, replacing 199
Wiper fluid 54
Wiper system 52
Wood, care 218
Wrench 199 Seite 245Everything from A to ZREFERENCE245
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