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.◀
At a glance
1Switching on wipers2Switching off wipers or brief wipe3Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
the rain sensor4Cleaning the windshield and headlamps5Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sen‐
sitivity of the rain sensor
Switching on wipers
Press the lever upward, arrow 1.
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.
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.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
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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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Version of the navigationdata 138
Video playback 172
Voice activation– Navigation 146
Voice activation, short com‐
mands 264
Voice activation system 25
Volume, setting 160
W Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 82
Warning signal volumes 161
Warning triangle 250
Washer/wiper system 61
Washer fluid 62
Washing, vehicle 255
Waste tray, refer to Ash‐ tray 118
Water on roads 129
Wear indicator in tire 231
Weights 262
Welcome lamps 85
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ sions 262
Wheel change 246
Wheels and tires 226
Wheels, changing 232
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 92
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 94
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions 262
Wind deflector 44
Window, convenient opening and closing 33
Windows 40
Windows, defrosting and de‐
fogging
– Automatic climate con‐
trol 112Windows, defrosting and re‐
moving condensation– Air conditioner 109
Windows, pinch protec‐
tion 41
Windshield
– Cleaning 62– Defrosting and defogging,
air conditioner 109– Defrosting and defogging,
automatic climate con‐
trol 112
Windshield, defrosting, refer
to Defrosting windows 109
Windshield wash 61
Windshield wash
– Nozzles 62– Washer fluid 62
Windshield washer fluid 62
Windshield wiper blades, changing 243
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 61
Winter storage, care 258
Winter tires, suitable tires 233
Winter tires, tread 231
Wiper blades, changing 243
Wiper fluid 62
Wood, care 257
Wordmatch principle, naviga‐ tion 23
Working in the engine com‐ partment 236
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 243
X Xenon headlights
– Bulb replacement 244
Y
Your individual vehicle
– Settings, refer to Personal
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