Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan 2012 Operator's Manual page 126

Windshield wipers
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X
Insert new bulb ; and turn it clockwise.
X
Align housing cover : and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
Turn signal lamp (halogen headlamps)
Due to their location, have the bulbs in the
left-hand headlamp changed at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X
Switch off the lights.
X
Open the hood.
X
Turn bulb holder : counter-clockwise and
pull it out.
X
Turn the bulb counter-clockwise, applying
slight pressure, and remove it from bulb
holder :.
X
Insert the new bulb into bulb holder : and
turn it clockwise.
X
Insert bulb holder : into the lamp and turn
it clockwise.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on/
off
G
WARNING
Wiper blades are components that are subject
to wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades
twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall.
Otherwise the windows will not be wiped
13 Rain sensor set to low sensitivity.
14 Rain sensor set to high sensitivity.
properly. As a result, you may not be able to
observe surrounding traffic conditions and
could cause an accident.
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
Combination switch
$ Windshield wipers off
1
Ä Intermittent wipe, low
2
Å Intermittent wipe, high
3
° Continuous wipe, slow
4
¯ Continuous wipe, fast
5
í Single wipe/ î To wipe the
B
windshield using washer fluid
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Turn the combination switch to the
corresponding position.
! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due
to optical influences and the windshield
becoming dirty in dry weather conditions,
13
14