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Clear
v ision
Cleanin g the headlights* . The headlight wash-
er system* operates on ly when the headlights
a re on. If you move the lever to position
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the headlights are washed in intervals.
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WARNING
- The rain sensor is only intended to assist
the driver . The dr iver is still responsible
for manually switching the w ipers on ac-
cording to the visibility conditions .
- The windshie ld may not be treated w it h
water-repe lling windshie ld coat ing
agents. Unfavorable conditions, such as
wetness , darkness, low sun, can result in
increased glare. Wiper blade chat t er is
also possible .
- Properly fu nctioning windshie ld w iper
blades are required for a clear view and
saf e dr iving
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page 58, Replacing
windshield wiper blades.
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Note
- In t he case of fro st, check whether the
winds hield wiper blades are frozen to
the windshie ld. Switching on the wind -
shield wipers can damage the wiper
blades!
- Prior to using a car wash, the win dshield
wipe r system must be switched off (lever
in position @ ). This helps to prevent un-
intent ional switchi ng on and damage to
t he windshie ld w iper system .
- The w indshield wipers are switched off
when the ignition is turned off . Activate
the windshie ld w ipers afte r the ignit ion
is switched back on by moving t he wind-
shield wiper lever to any posit ion.
- Worn or dirty windsh ield w iper blades
result in streaking . This can affect t he
rain sensor* function . Check your wind-
shield wiper blades regularly.
- The washer fluid nozzles of the wind-
shield washer system are heated at low
temper atures w hen the ignit ion is on.
- When stop ping temporarily , (e.g. at a
traff ic light) the set speed of the wi nd-
shield wipers is automatically reduced by
one speed.
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Wiper blad es in good condition help keep th e
windshield clear.
Fig. 6 5 Removing w indshield wipe r bl ade
Wiper service posit ion / blade replacement
position
.. Switch the windshie ld w ipers off (position
@ ¢ page 57, fig . 64) .
.. Select:
!CARI
function button> Windshi eld
wiper s> Service position > on.
Or
.. Select:
!CARI
function butto n > Car systems*
contro l button > Servicing & checks > Wiper
service position > On. The windshield wipers
move into the service position .
Removing the wiper blade
.,. Lift the windsh ield wiper arm up from t he
w indshie ld.
.. Press the locking knob
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fig. 65 on the
wiper blade . Hold the wipe r blade firmly .
.. Remove the wipe r blade in the direction of
the arrow .
Attaching the wiper blade
.. I nsta ll t he new w iper blade in the retainer
on t he wiper arm @ unt il you hear it click in-
to place on the wiper arm.
.. Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
.. To bring the w ipers back into the or igina l
position, press t he windshield wiper lever.
Or
.. Select:
!CARI
function button> Windshield
wipers > Service position > off .
Or
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