Rear bulbs (Cargo Van/Passenger
Van)
Overview of bulb types
LightsBulb type
:High-mounted brake
lampLED
;Brake lamp/tail lampP21W/5W
=Turn signal lampsPY 21 W
?Tail lamps/standing
lampsR5W
ALicense plate lampW5W
BRear fog lamps (driver's
side)P21W
CBackup lampsP21W
Tail lamps
XSwitch off the lighting system.
XOpen the rear door.
XUndo screws :and unclip the lamp lens in
the direction of the arrow.
XPull the connector off the bulb holder.
;Retaining lugs
=Brake lamps
?Turn signal lamps
AStanding lamp/tail lamp
BBackup lamps
CRear fog lamp
90Changing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers
XReleaseretaining lugs ;and tak eth ebulb
holder out of th etai llamp .
XApplyin gligh tpressur eto th ebulb, tur nit
counter-clockwise and remove it from th e
bulb holder.
XPress th ene wbulb int oth ebulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
XPress th econnecto rint oth ebulb holder.
XInser tth elamp lens.
To do this, cli pth ebulb holder int oth ethree
hole sprovide dat th eside and tighten
screws :.
License plate lamp
XSwitchoff th elighting system.
XInser t ascrewdriver or similar implement int o
recess ;and carefully pry off lamp len s:.
XPull th ebulb out of th ebulb holder.
XInser t anewbulb.
XAlign lamp len s: and cli pit in so that it
engages.
Rear bulbs (Cab Chassis)
Overview of bulb types
Chassis (example: Cab Chassis)
LightsBulb type
:Perimete rlamp/stand-
ing lampR 5 W
;Tail lamp sR 5 W
=Brake lamp sP21 W
?Turn signal lamp sPY 21W
ABackup lamp sP21 W
BRear fog lamp s(driver's
side )P21 W
CLicense plat elampR 5 W
Tail lamps
:Screws
;Lam plen s
=Perimete rlamp/standin glamp
?Turn signal lamp s
ABrake lamps
BTail lamps
Changing bulbs91
Lights and windshield wipers
Z
CRear fog lamp
DLicense platelamp
EBackup lamp s
XSwitchoff th elighting system.
XUndo screws :and remove lamp len s;.
XApplyin gligh tpressur eto th ebulb, tur nit
counter-clockwise and remove it from th e
bulb holder.
XPress th ene wbulb int oth ebulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
XPosition lamp len s; and tighten screws :.
Additional lamps
Additional turn signal lamp on the roof
Type of lamp : P21 W
XSwitc hoff th elighting system.
XUndo screws :and remove lamp len s;.
XApplyin gligh tpressur eto th ebulb, tur nit
counter-clockwise and remove it from th e
bulb holder.
XPress th ene wbulb int oth ebulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
XPosition lamp len s; and tighten screws :
again .
Perimeter lamp (Cab Chassis)
Type of lamp : W 5 W
XSwitchoff th elighting system.
XUndo screws :and remove th elamp unit.
XTurn bulb holder ;and remove it .
XRemove thebulb from bulb holder ;.
XPress thene wbulb int obulb holder ;.
XScrew bulb holder ;intoth elamp unit.
XCarefully position th elamp housing and
tighten screws :.
Courtesy lights, rear compartment
Bulb type: W5W
XPress in thelatching spring of courtesy
ligh t: with a suitable implement ,e.g. a
screwdriver.
XPry off courtesy ligh t:.
XDisconnect cable connecto r=.
XUnscrew bulb holder ;.
92Changing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers
XRemove thebulb from bulb holder ;.
XPress thene wbulb int obulb holder ;.
XScrew bulb holder ;intocourtesy ligh t:.
XConnect cable connecto r=.
The connecto rlockin gspring mus tengage .
XAlign courtesy ligh t: on th eside and
engage .
Interior lighting
General notes
!Hav eth ebulbs in th eoverhead control
panel replace dat aqualified specialist work-
shop. You could otherwise damag eth eover-
head control panel.
Front interior light
Type of lamp : K18 W
XSwitc hoff th einterior lighting .
XPress spring catch ;in th edirection of th e
arrow and lift off interior ligh t:.
XRemove bulb =from th ebulb holder.
XInser tne wbulb =.
XAlign interior ligh t: on th eright-hand side
and engage th espring catch .
Rear interior light
Interior ligh twith switch
Interio rligh twit hswitch
Type of lamp: K15 W
XSwitc hoff th einterior lighting .
XPress in thecatch spring sof lamp housing :
wit h a suitable objec tand pry off lamp hous -
ing :.
XPress th econtact spring of bulb holder ;
outwards and remove bulb =.
XInsert anewbulb =.
XAlign lamp housing :on th eleft-han dside
and engage .
iVehicles with LED lighting: if an LEDis
faulty, consult aqualified specialist work-
shop.
Interior ligh twithout switch
Interio rligh twithout switch
Type of lamp: K15 W
XSwitc hoff th einterior lighting .
XPress in thecatch spring sof lamp housing :
wit h a suitable objec tand pry off lamp hous -
ing :.
XOpen protective cover ?.
XPress thecontact spring of bulb holder ;
outwards and remove bulb =.
XInsertne wbulb =.
Changing bulbs93
Lights and windshield wipers
Z
XFold protective cover?back into place.
XAlign lamp housing :on the left-hand side
and engage.
iVehicles with LED lighting: if an LED is
faulty, consult a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Cargo compartment lamp
Type of lamp: W 10 W
XSwitch off the interior lighting.
XUndo screws :and remove the lamp lens.
XPress bulb ;into the bulb holder and
unscrew it counter-clockwise.
XPress new bulb ;into the bulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
XPosition the lamp lens and tighten screws :.
iVehicles with LED cargo compartment
lamp: if an LED is defective, consult a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wiper
on/off
!
Do not operate the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry, as this could damage
the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col-
lected on the windshield can scratch the glass
if wiping takes place when the windshield is
dry. If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always use
washer fluid when operating the windshield
wipers.
!If the windshield wipers leave smears on the
windshield after the vehicle has been washed
in an automatic car wash, wax or other resi-
dues may be the reason for this. Clean the
windshield using washer fluid after washing
the vehicle in an automatic car wash.
!Vehicles with rain/light sensor:
Switch the wipers off in dry weather. Other-
wise, dirt or optical effects may cause unde-
sired windshield wiper sweeps. This could
then damage the windshield wiper blades or
scratch the windshield.
The windshield will no longer be wiped properly
if the wiper blades are worn. Replace the wiper
blades twice a year (
Ypage 95), ideally in
spring and fall.
Combination switch
XTurn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
XTurn the combination switch in the direction
of arrow ;to the appropriate setting
depending on the intensity of the rain.
XSingle wipe: push the combination switch
briefly to the pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
XTo wipe with washer fluid: press the com-
bination switch beyond the pressure point in
the direction of arrow :.
The detent positions of the combination switch
correspond to the following wiper speeds:
0W indshield wipers off
II ntermittent wipe
II Normal wipe
III Rapid wipe
94Windshield wipers
Lights and windshield wiper s
iCanada only:
If the wind shield wiper s areswitched on and
you stop the veh icle, the windshield wiper
speed isreduced. For example, ifyou have
selected level IIand stop the veh icle,wipin g
continues with intermittent wipe whilethe
veh icle is stationary. Ifintermittent wipe is
selected, the intervals become longer.
Vehicles with a rain and light sensor: you
can use level Ias the universal setting. The
rain and light sensor sets the appropriate wip-
ing frequency automatically, according to the
intensity of the rain. When you stop the veh i-
cle, leve lsIII and IIare swit ched down to
level Iautomatically.
The wind shield wiper will return to the original
level when you drive faster than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
You can adjust the sensitivit y of the rain and
light sensor using the on-board computer
(
Ypage 170).
In formation on checking the washer fluid level
can befound inthe "Maintenance and care"
section (
Ypage 220).
Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
:
è Rearwindowwiper swit ch
2ôTowipe wit h washer fluid
3ITo swit ch on intermittent wiping
40To swit ch off intermittent wiping
5ô Towipe wit h washer fluid
XTurn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
XTurn switch: to the corresponding position The rear window wiper
switches on automati-
cally if you engage reverse gear and the wind-
shield wiper s are on.
Replacing the wiper blades
GWARNING
If the wind shield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiperblades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There isa risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Never fold a windshield wiper armwithout a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear
wind ow.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the
windshield wiper arm without a wiperblade
and itfalls onto the windshield, the windshield
may be damaged by the force of the impact.
We recommend that you have the wiper
blades replaced at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
!Only hold the wiperblade by the wiperarm.
You could otherwise damage the wiper rub-
ber.
The wind shield will no longerbe wipedproperly
if the wiper blades are worn. Replace the wiper
blades twice a year, ideally in spring and fall.
Fron twindshield wiper arm wit hwiper blade
Windshield wipers95
Lights and windshield wipers
Z
XFold wiper arm=away from the windshield.
XSet wiper blade :at right angles to the wiper
arm.
XPress both retaining clips ;together in the
direction of the arrow and swing wiper
blade :away from wiper arm =.
XPull wiper blade:up and out of the retainer
on wiper arm =.
XSlide new wiper blade :into the retainer on
wiper arm =.
XPress new wiper blade :onto wiper arm =
until you hear retaining clips ;engage.
XFold wiper arm =back onto the windshield
again.
Problems with the windshield wipers
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The windshield wiper
jams.Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper
movement. The wiper motor has switched off.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XFor safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition
lock.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch on the windshield wipers again.
The windshield wiper
does not move at all.There is a malfunction in the windshield wiper drive.
XSelect another wiper speed on the combination switch.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
The windshield washer
fluid from the spray noz-
zles no longer hits the
center of the wind-
shield/rear window.The spray nozzles are misaligned.
XHave the spray nozzles checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
96Windshield wipers
Lights and windshield wipers
Optimum use of the air-conditioning
system
Below, you can find a number of notes and rec-
ommendations to help you use the air-condi-
tioning system optimally.
RSwitch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function. The indicator lamp above the
rocker switch lights up.
RSet the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). Only
change the temperature in small increments.
ROnly use the "Windshield defrosting" function
briefly until the windshield is clear again.
ROnly use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g. if
there are unpleasant outside odors or when in
a tunnel. The windows could otherwise fog up
as no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle in air-
recirculation mode.
ROnly use reheat mode until the windows are
clear again.
Rear-compartment heating control panel
:i Switches rear-compartment heating on and off (Ypage 100)
;KSets the airflow (Ypage 101)
=Sets the temperature (Ypage 101)
Optimum use of rear-compartment
heating
For optimum climate control, set the tempera-
ture control to the middle level. Only change the
temperature in small increments.
Overview of climate control systems99
Climate control