Electrical system

Chapter overview

• Technical data
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• 1 Safety information
  1
• 1.1 Safety measures when working on vehicles with a start/stop system
  1
• 1.3 Operation and safety notes for gas discharge lamps
  2
• 2 Repair instructions
  4
• 2.1 Contact corrosion
  4
• 2.2 Routing and attachment of lines
  4
• 3 Battery
  5
• 3.1 Battery - general notes
  5
• 3.2 Types of battery
  5
• Starter, current supply, CCS
  6
• 1 Battery
  6
• 1.1 Assembly overview - battery
  6
• 1.2 Removing and installing battery
  7
• 1.3 Disconnecting and connecting battery
  10
• 1.4 Removing and installing battery tray
  11
• 1.5 Checking battery
  12
• 1.6 Charging battery
  12
• 1.7 Removing and installing earth wire with battery monitor control unit J367
  13
• 1.8 Adapting battery monitor control unit J367
  13
• 2 Alternator
  15
• 2.1 Assembly overview - alternator
  15
• 2.2 Removing and installing alternator
  16
• 2.3 Checking alternator
  22
• 2.4 Removing and installing poly V-belt pulley
  23
• 2.5 Removing and installing voltage regulator
  30
• 3 Starter motor
  33
• 3.1 Assembly overview – starter
  33
• 3.2 Removing and installing starter
  35
• 4 Cruise control system (CCS)
  42
• 5 Start/stop system
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• 5.1 General description - start/stop system
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• 5.2 Overview of fitting locations - start/stop system
  43
• 6 Adaptive cruise control
  44
• 6.1 Overview of fitting locations - adaptive cruise control
  44
• 6.2 Removing and installing automatic distance control unit
  45
• 6.3 Calibrating adaptive cruise control
  46
• Gauges, instruments
  47
• 1 Dash panel insert
  47
• 1.1 Assembly overview - dash panel insert
  47
• 1.2 Removing and installing dash panel insert KX2
  47
• 2 Horn
  50
• 2.1 Assembly overview - horn
  50
• 2.2 Removing and installing treble horn H2 and bass horn H7
  51
• Windscreen wash/wipe system
  53
• 1 Windscreen wiper system
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• 1.1 Assembly overview - windscreen wiper system
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• 1.2 Moving wipers to service position
  55
• 1.3 Removing and installing wiper blade
  56
• 1.4 Removing and installing wiper arms
  56
• 1.5 Adjusting wiper arms
  58
• 1.6 Removing and installing wiper motor V
  59
• 1.7 Renewing wiper motor
  60
• 1.8 Deactivating APP function of wiper motor
  62
• 1.9 Removing and installing rain and light sensor G397
  63
• 1.10 Repairing rain and light sensor G397
  67
• 2 Windscreen washer system
  71
• 2.1 Assembly overview - windscreen washer system
  71
• 2.2 Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir
  73
• 2.3 Removing and installing windscreen washer fluid level sender G33
  74
• 2.4 Removing and installing windscreen washer pump
  74
• 2.5 Removing and installing washer jets
  75
• 2.6 Adjusting spray jets
  76
• 3 Rear window wiper system
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• 3.1 Assembly overview - rear window wiper system
  77
• 3.2 Removing and installing wiper blade
  78
• 3.3 Removing and installing wiper arm
  78
• 3.4 Adjusting wiper arm
  79
• 3.5 Removing and installing rear window wiper motor V12
  80
• 4 Rear window washer system
  82
• 4.1 Assembly overview - rear window washer system
  82
• 4.2 Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir
  83
• 4.3 Removing and installing rear window washer pump
  83
• 4.4 Removing and installing spray jet
  83
• 4.5 Adjusting spray jet
  84
• 5 Headlight washer system
  85
• 5.1 Assembly overview - headlight washer system
  85
• 5.2 Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir
  86
• 5.3 Removing and installing headlight washer system pump V11
  86
• 5.4 Removing and installing pop-up cylinder
  87
• 5.5 Removing and installing washer jets
  89
• 5.6 Adjusting spray jets
  89
• 6 Washer fluid lines
  90
• 6.1 Repairing washer fluid lines
  90
• Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior
  91
• 1 Headlights
  91
• 1.1 Assembly overview - headlight
  91
• 1.2 Removing and installing headlight
  95
• 1.3 Adjusting headlights
  97
• 1.4 Adjusting headlight installation position
  97
• 1.5 Removing and installing front turn signal bulb M5 / M7
  98
• 1.6 Installing repair kit for headlight housing
  99
• 1.7 Converting headlights from driving on right to driving on left
  100
• 1.8 Converting headlights from driving on left to driving on right
  100
• 1.9 Removing and installing headlight range control motor V48 / V49
  101
• 1.10 Removing and installing dipped beam bulb M29 / M31
  103
• 1.11 Removing and installing headlight main beam bulb M30 / M32
  107
• 1.12 Removing and installing side light bulb M1 / M3
  110
• 1.13 Removing and installing daytime running light bulb L174 / L175
  111
• 1.14 Removing and installing LED modules for daytime running light and side light L176 / L177
  111
• 1.15 Removing and installing output module for headlight J667 / J668
  112
• 1.16 Removing and installing output module 1 for LED headlight A27 / A31
  113
• 1.17 Removing and installing control motor sender for VARILIS headlight G695 / G696
  114
• 1.18 Removing and installing control motor for VARILIS headlight V446 / V447
  114
• 1.19 Removing and installing swivel module position sensor G474 / G475
  115
• 1.20 Removing and installing dynamic cornering light control motor V318 / V319
  115
• 2 Fog lights
  116
• 2.1 Assembly overview - fog lights
  116
• 2.2 Removing and installing fog light
  116
• 2.3 Removing and installing fog light bulb L22 / L23
  117
• 3 Lights in exterior mirror
  119
• 3.1 Assembly overview - lights in exterior mirror
  119
• 3.2 Removing and installing turn signal
  120
• 3.3 Removing and installing entry light in exterior mirror
  122
• 4 Tail lights
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• 4.1 Assembly overview - tail lights in body
  123
• 4.2 Assembly overview - tail lights in rear lid
  126
• 4.3 Removing and installing tail light in rear lid
  127
• 4.4 Adjusting installation position of tail light
  128
• 4.5 Removing and installing tail light cluster
  129
• 4.6 Removing and installing tail light bulb M2 / M4
  130
• 4.7 Removing and installing rear fog light bulb L46 / L47
  131
• 4.8 Removing and installing brake and tail light bulb M21 / M22
  133
• 4.9 Removing and installing reversing light bulb M16 / M17
  134
• 4.10 Removing and installing rear turn signal bulb M6 / M8
  135
• 5 High-level brake light
  138
• 5.1 Assembly overview - high-level brake light
  138
• 5.2 Removing and installing high-level brake light
  138
• 6 Number plate light
  141
• 6.1 Assembly overview – number plate lights
  141
• 6.2 Removing and installing number plate light X4 / X5
  141
• 6.3 Removing and installing bulb for number plate light X4 / X5
  142
• 7 Entry and start authorisation system
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• 7.1 Overview of fitting locations - entry and start authorisation system
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• 7.2 Overview of fitting locations - keyless entry system
  146
• 7.3 Removing and installing interface for entry and start system J965
  148
• 7.4 Removing and installing door exterior handle contact sensor G415 / G416
  150
• 7.5 Removing and installing contact sensor for rear exterior door handle G417 / G418
  150
• 7.6 Removing and installing interior aerial 1 for entry and start system R138
  150
• 7.7 Removing and installing interior aerial 2 for entry and start system R139
  151
• 7.8 Removing and installing driver side aerial for entry and start system R134
  152
• 7.11 Removing and installing rear bumper aerial for entry and start system R136
  153
• 7.13 Removing and installing rear lid power opening control unit J938
  153
• 7.14 Removing and installing rear lid power opening sender G750 / G760
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• 8 Steering column switch module
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• 8.1 Assembly overview - steering column switch module
  155
• 8.2 Removing and installing steering column switch module
  158
• 8.3 Removing and installing steering column electronics control unit J527
  163
• 8.4 Removing and installing turn signal switch E2
  169
• 8.5 Removing and installing intermittent wiper switch E22
  171
• 8.6 Removing and installing immobiliser reader coil D2
  171
• 8.7 Removing and installing ignition/starter switch
  171
• 8.8 Removing and installing lock cylinder
  172
• 8.9 Removing and installing steering lock housing
  174
• 8.10 Removing and installing ignition key withdrawal lock solenoid N376
  175
• 8.11 Removing and installing base for steering column combination switch
  176
• 9 Parking aid
  177
• 9.1 Assembly overview – parking aid
  177
• 9.2 Removing and installing parking aid control unit J446
  181
• 9.3 Removing and installing front parking aid warning buzzer H22
  183
• 9.4 Removing and installing rear parking aid warning buzzer H15
  184
• 9.5 Removing and installing front parking aid senders
  184
• 9.6 Removing and installing rear parking aid senders
  185
• 10 Park assist steering
  186
• 10.1 Assembly overview - park assist steering
  186
• 10.2 Removing and installing park assist steering control unit J791
  187
• 10.3 Removing and installing front senders
  187
• 10.4 Removing and installing rear senders
  188
• 11 Automatic headlight range control
  189
• 11.1 Assembly overview - automatic headlight range control
  189
• 12 Towing bracket
  194
• 12.1 Assembly overview - towing bracket socket
  194
• 12.2 Trailer socket U10
  194
• 12.3 Removing and installing trailer detector control unit J345
  195
• Lights, bulbs, switches - interior
  196
• 1 Lights
  197
• 1.1 Overview of fitting locations - lights in dash panel
  198
• 1.2 Overview of fitting locations - lights in front doors
  199
• 1.3 Overview of fitting locations - lights in rear doors
  200
• 1.4 Overview of fitting locations - lights in centre console
  201
• 1.5 Overview of fitting locations - lights in luggage compartment
  202
• 1.6 Overview of fitting locations - lights in roof trim
  203
• 1.7 Removing and installing glove compartment light W6
  205
• 1.8 Replacing bulb for glove compartment light W6
  205
• 1.9 Removing and installing footwell light W9 / W10
  205
• 1.10 Removing and installing front footwell illumination bulb L151 / L152
  206
• 1.11 Removing and installing Central locking SAFELOCK function warning lamp K133
  206
• 1.13 Removing and installing roof ambient lighting bulb W76 / W77
  207
• 1.14 Removing and installing front entry light W31 / W32
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• 1.15 Removing and installing door warning lamp W30 / W36
  210
• 1.16 Removing and installing rear entry light W33 / W34
  210
• 1.17 Removing and installing rear door warning lamp W37 / W38
  210
• 1.19 Removing and installing interior door handle illumination bulb L146 / L147
  210
• 1.20 Removing and installing selector lever position display Y26
  211
• 1.21 Removing and installing luggage compartment light W3
  211
• 1.22 Removing and installing illuminated vanity mirror W20 / W14
  212
• 1.23 Removing and installing bulb for front interior light W1
  212
• 1.24 Removing and installing bulb for rear interior light W43
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• 1.25 Removing and installing bulb for rear reading light W11 / W12
  213
• 1.26 Removing and installing bulb for rear interior light W47 / W48
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• 2 Controls
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• 2.1 Overview of fitting locations - controls in dash panel
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• 2.2 Overview of fitting locations - controls in front doors
  220
• 2.3 Overview of fitting locations - controls in rear doors
  221
• 2.4 Overview of fitting locations - controls in centre console
  222
• 2.5 Overview of fitting locations - controls in luggage compartment
  223
• 2.6 Overview of fitting locations - controls in roof trim
  224
• 2.7 Removing and installing rotary light switch EX1
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• 2.8 Removing and installing headlight range control regulator E102
  227
• 2.9 Removing and installing driving mode selection button E735
  227
• 2.10 Removing and installing Start/Stop operation button E693
  227
• 2.11 Removing and installing TCS and ESP button E256
  228
• 2.12 Removing and installing parking aid button E266
  228
• 2.13 Removing and installing park assist steering button E581
  228
• 2.14 Removing and installing switch module 1 in centre console EX23
  228
• 2.15 Removing and installing hazard warning light switch EX3
  229
• 2.16 Removing and installing buttons for seat heating E653 / E654
  229
• 2.17 Removing and installing glove compartment light switch E26
  230
• 2.18 Removing and installing exterior mirror adjuster EX11
  230
• 2.19 Removing and installing operating unit for window regulator in driver door E512
  231
• 2.20 Removing and installing front passenger side window regulator button E716
  231
• 2.21 Removing and installing driver side interior locking button for central locking system E308
  232
• 2.22 Removing and installing rear lid remote release button E233
  232
• 2.24 Removing and installing door contact switch F2 / F3
  233
• 2.25 Removing and installing rear window regulator button E711 / E713
  234
• 2.26 Removing and installing rear door contact switches F10 / F11
  234
• 2.28 Removing and installing starter button E378
  235
• 2.29 Removing and installing rear lid warning buzzer H32
  236
• 2.30 Removing and installing rear lid contact switch
  236
• 2.31 Removing and installing rear lid closure button E574
  236
• 2.33 Removing and installing vanity mirror contact switch F147 / F148
  239
• 2.34 Removing and installing sunroof button E325
  239
• 2.35 Removing and installing front interior light WX1
  239
• 2.36 Removing and installing rear interior light WX2
  241
• 2.37 Removing and installing front right reading light button E634
  242
• 3 Anti-theft alarm
  243
• 3.1 Assembly overview - interior monitor
  243
• 3.2 Removing and installing alarm horn H12
  244
• 3.3 Removing and installing anti-theft alarm sensor G578
  245
• 4 Lane change assist
  247
• 4.1 Assembly overview - lane change assist
  247
• 4.2 Removing and installing lane change assist warning lamp in exterior mirror K233 / K234
  248
• 4.3 Removing and installing lane change assist control unit J769 / J770
  248
• 4.4 Calibrating lane change assist
  249
• 5 Front camera for assist systems
  256
• 5.1 Removing and installing front camera for driver assist systems
  256
• 6 Cigarette lighter, socket
  257
• 6.1 Assembly overview - DC/AC converter with socket, 12 V-230 V
  257
• 6.2 Removing and installing cigarette lighter U1
  258
• 6.3 Removing and installing socket illumination bulb L42
  258
• 6.4 Removing and installing rear cigarette lighter illumination bulb L32
  258
• 6.5 Removing and installing electric socket U
  258
• 6.6 Removing and installing DC/AC converter with socket, 12 V-230 V U13
  258
• Wiring
  261
• 1 Relay carriers, fuse holders, electronics boxes
  261
• 1.1 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse holders, E-boxes
  261
• 1.2 Removing and installing electronics box (E-box)
  264
• 1.3 Removing and installing relay and fuse holder in electronics box
  266
• 1.4 Removing and installing relay and fuse carrier behind dash panel
  268
• 2 Select Control units
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• 2.1 Overview of fitting locations - control units
  271
• 2.2 Overview of fitting locations - control units
  274
• 2.3 Assembly overview - data bus diagnostic interface
  276
• 2.4 Removing and installing onboard supply control unit J519
  277
• 2.5 Removing and installing data bus diagnostic interface J533
  281
• 2.6 Removing and installing bracket for onboard supply control unit J519
  282
• 2.7 Renewing bracket for onboard supply control unit J519
  284
• 2.8 Removing and installing parking aid control unit J446 / park assist steering control unit J791
  285
• 2.9 Removing and installing rear lid control unit J605
  285
• 2.10 Removing and installing bracket for rear lid control unit J605
  286
• 3 Connectors
  287
• 3.1 Repairing electrical wiring harnesses and plug-in connections
  287
• 4 Releasing and dismantling connector housings
  288
• 5 Repairing aerial wires
  289
• 6 Fibre optic cables
  290
• 7 Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information systems
  291