Malfunction - Mercedes-Benz S 350 Owner's Manual

Windscreen wipers
Problem
The windscreen wipers are jammed.
The windscreen wipers do not work.
The windscreen wipers leave smears on
the windscreen after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash.
Mirrors and windows
Problem
An exterior mirror has been displaced to-
wards the front or towards the rear by
force.
Possible cause/consequence
Leaves or snow, for example, may be ob-
structing the windscreen wiper move-
ment. The wiper motor has been
deactivated.
The windscreen wiper drive is malfunc-
tioning.
Wax or other residues have been left on
the windscreen.
Possible cause/consequence
Practical advice
Troubleshooting
Suggested solutions
For safety reasons, you should remove
the key from the ignition lock.
Remove the cause of the obstruction.
Switch on the windscreen wipers.
Select another wiper speed on the com-
bination switch.
Have the windscreen wipers checked at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Clean the windscreen with washer fluid
after washing in the automatic car wash
( page 283).
Suggested solutions
Briefly press the mirror-folding button
( page 269) repeatedly until you hear a
distinct click.
The mirror housing is engaged once more
and you can adjust the mirrors as usual
( page 269).
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