Replacing - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Sprinter Operator's Manual

Windshield wipers
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Canada only:
If the windshield wipers are switched on and
you stop the vehicle, the windshield wiper
speed is reduced. For example, if you have
selected level II and stop the vehicle, wiping
continues with intermittent wipe while the
vehicle is stationary. If intermittent wipe is
selected, the intervals become longer.
Vehicles with a rain and light sensor: you
can use level I as 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 vehi-
cle, levels III and II are switched down to
level I automatically.
The windshield wiper will return to the original
level when you drive faster than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
You can adjust the sensitivity of the rain and
light sensor using the on-board computer
( page 173).
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Information on checking the washer fluid level
can be found in the "Maintenance and care"
section ( page 224).
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Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
: è Rear window wiper switch
ô To wipe with washer fluid
2
I To switch on intermittent wiping
3
0 To switch off intermittent wiping
4
ô To wipe with washer fluid
5
Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
Turn switch : to the corresponding position
X
The rear window wiper switches on automati-
cally if you engage reverse gear and the wind-
shield wipers are on.
Replacing the wiper blades
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WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a 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 arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear
window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the
windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade
and it falls 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 wiper blade by the wiper arm.
You could otherwise damage the wiper rub-
ber.
The windshield will no longer be wiped properly
if the wiper blades are worn. Replace the wiper
blades twice a year, ideally in spring and fall.
Front windshield wiper arm with wiper blade