
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
143
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
143WARNINGReplace the windscreen wiper blades once or twice a year for safety rea-
sons.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 161
Setting the service position for
the wiper arms
Fig. 162
Changing the front windscreen wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 143 first.
Before replacing the windscreen wiper blades, close the bonnet and put the windscreen wiper arms into the service position.
Setting the service position›Switch the ignition on and off again.›
Push the lever in the direction of arrow » Fig. 161 within 10 seconds and hold
for approximately 2 seconds.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm from the windscreen in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 162 .
›
Tilt the wiper blade as far as it will go in the same direction.
›
Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch
A
down in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade
›
Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow
3
until it
locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
›
Turn on the ignition and press the lever in the direction of the arrow
» Fig. 162 .
The windscreen wiper arms move into the home position.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Fig. 163
Changing the rear window wiper blade
Read and observe
on page 143 first.
Removing the wiper blade
›
Lift the wiper arm » page 143 from the window in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 163.
›
Tilt the wiper blade as far as it will go in the same direction.
›
Grip the wiper arm and press securing latch
A
down in the direction of arrow
2
.
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›Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow 3.
Attaching the windscreen wiper blade›
Slide the windscreen wiper blade in the opposite direction to arrow
3
until it
locks into place. Check that the windscreen wiper blade is correctly attached.
›
Fold the windscreen wiper arm back to the windscreen.
Fuses and light bulbs
Fuses
Introduction
Fig. 164
Blown fuse
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fuses in the dash panel
145
Fuse arrangement in the dash panel
145
Fuses on the side of the dash panel
146
Assignment of the fuses on the side of the dash panel
146
Fuses in the engine compartment
147
Fuse arrangement in the engine compartment
147
Individual electrical circuits are protected by fuses. A blown fuse is recognisa-
ble from the melted-through metal strip » Fig. 164.
WARNINGAlways read and observe the warnings before completing any work in the
engine compartment » page 120.
CAUTION
■
Replace the faulty fuse with a new one of the same amperage.■If a newly inserted fuse again blows after a short time, then seek assistance
from a specialist garage.■
“Do not repair” the fuses and do not replace them with stronger fuses - dan-
ger of fire and damage to another electrical system.
144Do-it-yourself

Note■We recommend always carrying replacement fuses in the vehicle.■There can be several power consuming devices for one fuse. Multiple fuses
may exist for a single power consuming device.
Fuses in the dash panel
Fig. 165
Remove the fuse box cover.
Read and observe and on page 144 first.
The fuses are located underneath the steering wheel on the underside of the
dash panel » Fig. 165.
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Press securing tab
A
» Fig. 165 .
›
Push the lid in the direction of the arrow.
›
Remove bracket
B
.
›
Use the clip to pull the fuse out, then insert a new fuse.
›
Replace the bracket at the original position.
›
Close the cover in the opposite direction to the arrow until it clicks into place.
Fuse arrangement in the dash panel
Fig. 166
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 144 first.No.Consumer1Air Conditioning, diagnostic connector2Operating the headlight range control, parking aid, adjusting the mir-
ror surface with electric exterior mirrors3Automatic transmission, engine control unit, power steering, control
lever under the steering wheel, instrument cluster4Airbag5Reversing light6Rear wiper, front and rear window washer7Main beam headlamp - left side8Main beam headlamp - right side9Not assigned10Electric exterior mirror heater, diagnostic port11Not assigned12Vehicle lighting13Vehicle lighting14Vehicle lighting15Vehicle with START-STOPsystem: Radio
Vehicle without START-STOPsystem: Lighting of switches, heating,
automatic transmission, light switch, license plate light16Vehicle lighting17Rear window wiper18Panoramic roof19Central locking system20Rear window heating21Reversing light22Horn23Voltage stabiliser (for START-STOP system)24Headlamp flasher25Windscreen wipers26Radio27Turn signal lights, brake lights 145Fuses and light bulbs

No.Consumer3Radio4DC-DC voltage converter, motor starter, bar with buttons5Air conditioning system6Not assigned7Not assigned8Not assigned9Vehicle lighting - right side10Vehicle lighting - left side11Starter12DC-DC voltage converter, ABS, instrument cluster, radio
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 169
Remove the fuse box cover.
Read and observe and on page 144 first.
The fuses are located underneath a cover next to the vehicle battery
» Fig. 169 .
Replacing fuses
›
Remove the ignition key, turn off the lights and all electrical consumers.
›
Press the locking keys
1
of the cover » Fig. 169 together simultaneously.
›
Push the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
Replace the defective fuse.
›
Position the cover against the arrow until it clicks.
Fuse arrangement in the engine compartmentFig. 170
Fuses
Read and observe and on page 144 first.
No.Consumer1ABS/ESP2Radiator fan3Cooling control system, ignition4ABS/ESP5Battery data module6Ignition lock, starter
Bulbs
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Bulb arrangement in the front headlights
148
Removing bulbs for low and high beam- Variant 1
148
Replacing the bulb for daytime running lights and parking lights- Variant
1
149
Change bulb for low beam and high beam - Variant 2
149
Changing the bulb for the front turn signal light
149
Changing light bulbs for fog lights
150
Changing the bulb for the licence plate light
150
Removing/installing taillights
151
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly
151
147Fuses and light bulbs

›Unscrew the defective bulb in its housing in an
anti-clockwise direction and
remove it.›
Place a new bulb in the housing and turn it in a clockwise direction as far as
it will go.
›
Insert the housing containing the light bulb in the lamp housing in the oppo-
site direction to arrow
2
.
›
Screw the housing in the opposite direction to arrow
1
until it clicks into
place.
Changing light bulbs for fog lights
Fig. 176
Remove wheel arch trim
Fig. 177
Changing a bulb
Read and observe
and on page 148 first.
Remove wheel arch trim
›
Use the on board tool to remove screws
A
» Fig. 176 from the wheel well.
›
Using a flat, blunt object (e.g. a coin) turn the part of the expansion rivet with
a slit a quarter of a turn in the direction of arrow
1
.
› Pull out the part of the expansion rivet with a slit in the direction of arrow2 .›
Take out the expansion rivet in the direction of the arrow
3
.
Changing a bulb
›
Open out the wheel house trim in the direction of arrow
4
» Fig. 177 .
›
Press the latch on the connector in the direction of arrow
5
.
›
Remove the connector in the direction of the arrow
6
.
›
Turn the socket with the bulb to the stop in the direction of the arrow
7
.
›
Remove the socket with the bulb in the direction of arrow
8
.
›
Place a new connector with the bulb in the headlamp and turn it in the direc-
tion of arrow
7
as far as the stop.
›
Attach the connector until it clicks firmly into place.
Insert wheel arch cover
›
Fold the wheel house trim back.
›
Push in the part of the expansion rivet with a slit
2
and turn it a quarter of
one turn in the opposite direction to arrow
1
» Fig. 176 .
›
Firmly tighten the two attachment bolts
A
with the screwdriver.
Changing the bulb for the licence plate light
Fig. 178
Remove licence plate light
Read and observe
and on page 148 first.
›
Insert a slotted screwdriver into the slot in area
A
» Fig. 178 and free up the
lamp in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Remove the lamp from the bumper.
›
Unscrew the lamp in the direction of arrow
2
and remove it in the direction
of arrow
3
.
›
Change the bulb.
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›Insert the housing with the bulb in the lamp and turn it in the opposite direc-
tion to arrow 2 as far as the stop.›
Insert the lamp in the left side of the hole and press gently until the spring
snaps into place.
CAUTION
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when re-
moving and installing the licence plate lamp.
Removing/installing taillights
Fig. 179
Remove light / pull out connector
Read and observe
and on page 148 first.
Removing
›
Open up the flap in area
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 179 .
›
Insert the screwdriver under the bottom edge of the locking mechanism
B
and pull out the locking mechanism on the connector in the direction of ar-
row
2
.
›
Press the catch
C
in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Pull out the connector in the direction of the arrow
4
.
›
Hold the lamp firmly and unscrew the plastic nut
D
.
›
Remove the lamp carefully from the body.
Fitting
›
Insert the bulb holder in the light.
›
Carefully place the tail light assembly in the opening in the body and hold
firmly.
›
Screw in and tighten the plastic nut
D
» Fig. 179 .
›
Push the connector into the bulb holder and press down on the catch
B
in
the opposite direction to arrow
2
.
› Fold back the cover in the opposite direction to arrow 1 .
CAUTION
Ensure that the vehicle paintwork and the tail lamp are not damaged when re-
moving and installing the taillight.
Replacing the bulbs in the tail lamp assembly
Fig. 180
Inner part of the lamp
Read and observe
and on page 148 first.
Changing a bulb
›
Press down on the lamp holder » Fig. 180 -
and remove the holder from the
lamp.
›
Turn the light bulb counter-clockwise to the stop and remove it from the
bulb holder » Fig. 180 -
.
›
Insert a new bulb into the holder and turn in a clockwise direction to the
stop.
›
Insert the bulb holder in the light.
The lamp holder must engage firmly.
151Fuses and light bulbs

Technical data
Technical data
Basic vehicle data
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle data
152
Operating weight
153
Payload
153
Measurement of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions according to ECE
Regulations and EU Directives
153
Dimensions
154
Departure angle
155
The details given in the vehicle's technical documentation always take prece-
dence over the details in the Owner's Manual.
The performance values listed were determined without performance-reduc- ing equipment, e.g. air conditioning system.
The values given have been determined in accordance with regulations and in
conditions prescribed by legal or technical provisions for determining the oper-
ating and technical data of vehicles.
The listed values are for the basic model without optional equipment.
Vehicle data
Fig. 181
Vehicle data sticker/type plate
Vehicle data sticker
The vehicle data sticker » Fig. 181 - is located on the base of the luggage
compartment and is also stuck into the Owner's Manual.
The vehicle data sticker contains the following data. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Vehicle type
Gearbox code/paint number/interior equipment/engine output/engine code
Partial vehicle description
Type plate
The type plate » Fig. 181 -
is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the left
driver's side.
The type plate contains the following data. Vehicle manufacturers
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
Maximum permissible gross weight
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number - VIN (vehicle body number) is stamped into
the engine compartment on the right hand suspension strut dome. This num-
ber is also located on a sign on the lower left hand edge below the windscreen
(together with a VIN bar code), and on the type plate.
Engine number
The engine number (three-digit code letter and serial number) is stamped on the engine block.
Supplementary Information (applies to Russia)
The full type approval number of the means of transport is indicated in the
registration documents, field 17.WARNINGDo not exceed the specified maximum permissible weights – risk of acci-
dent and damage!123456789152Technical data

Index
A
ABS Operation
104
Warning light34
Acceptance and recycling of used vehicles
112
Accessories110
Adjusting Steering wheel
13
Adjusting the seats12
Adjustment Light range
49
Adjust radio volume77
Advice on tyre/wheel usage128
Air-conditioning system Air outlet vents
74
air bag17
Airbag Adjustments and impairments to the airbagsystem
111
Deactivation20
Deployment18
Warning light35
Airbag system17
air conditioning recirculation
73
Air conditioning71
Climatronic73
Manual air conditioning72
Air outlet vents74
All-year tyres131
Alternator Warning light
32
AM82
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)104
Anti-theft wheel bolts136
Application management93
Connection93
Main menu94
Ashtray62
Assist systems103
Audio source85
Auto check control41
Automated manual transmission Kick-down
101
Tiptronic101
Automated transmission100
Automatically turn off the radio77
Automatic driving light control51
Automatic shutdown of consumers126
Automatic transmission Defect
33
Selector lever100
Starting-off and driving101
Warning light33
Automatic transmission modes100
AUX87
Avoiding damage to your vehicle102
B
Battery Change in key
142
Belts14
Belt tensioners16
Blues radio Device language settings
81
Display settings81
Factory settings81
Media menu84
Media menu settings81
menu settings80
Radio menu81
Radio menu settings80
safe removal of the data source81
Settings80
Sound settings80
Status line77
Blues Radio75
Device description76
Information on the device system81
Blues radio display76
Bluetooth profile93
Bluetooth® player87
Bonnet Closing
122
Opening122
Boot Class N1 vehicles
70
see boot lid46
Boot lid Automatic locking
46
Open/Close46
Brake Assist (HBA)104
Brake booster98
Brake fluid125
Check125
specification125
Brake pads new
98
Brake pedal - automatic transmission warning light
36
Brakes Brake booster
98
Brake fluid125
Braking and stabilisation systems103
Handbrake98
Information on braking98
Warning lights32
Brake system103
Braking Running in
102
Breakdown kit137
Breakdown service90
see Help in an emergency10
157Index