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- Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever
in position 0). This helps to prevent unin-
tentional switching on and damage to
the windshield wiper system .
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Tips
- The windshield wipers are switched off
when the ignition is turned off . Activate
the windshield wipers after the ignition
is switched back on by moving the wind-
shield wiper lever to any position.
- Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades
cause smearing which can affect the op-
eration of the rain sensor. Check the con-
dition of your windshield wiper blades
regularly.
- The rain sensor is part of the interval
wiping system. Turning off the ignition
will also deactivate the rain sensor. To re-
activate the sensor, switch off the inter-
val wiping function, then switch it back
on again.
- Make sure the washer fluid reservoir in
the engine compartment is topped off
before going on a long trip. Look up
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for checking and filling the
washer container.
Rear window wiper
The wiper lever is also used to operate the
rear window wiper and the automatic wiper/
washer function.
Fig. 66 Wiper lever: activati ng t he rear window wiper
and washer
The rear window wiper and the automatic wip-
er/washer functions are activated as follows:
Clear
vision
65
Intermittent wiping
.,. Push the wiper lever forward to the
first
po-
sition @
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fig. 66.
The rear window wiper
will wipe the window approx. every four sec-
onds.
Automatic wiper/washer function
.,. Push the wiper lever forward
to the second
stop,
position
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and hold it there for as
long as you want the rear wiper/washer to
operate.
.,. Release the lever again . the wiper will keep
running for approx. four seconds.
Switching intermittent wiper action off
.,. Pull the lever all the way back to the original
position.
As soon as the reverse gear is engaged and
the front wipers are turned on and operating
at the same time, the rear wiper also turns on
automatically.
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WARNING
Wiper blades are crucial for safe driving!
Only in good condition are they able to
clear the windows properly to provide un-
restricted visibility. Worn or frayed wiper
blades are a safety hazard!
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Replacing windshield wiper blades
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Note
In freezing or near freezing conditions:
- Always check that the wiper blades are
not frozen to the glass before you turn
the wiper on. Loosen a wiper blade which
is frozen in place before operating the
wiper to prevent damage to the wiper
blade or the wiper motor.
- Do not use the wiper to clear a frosted
window . Using the wipers as a conven-
ient ice scraper will destroy the wiper
blades.
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