Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 120

Windshield wipers
118
Backup Light
:
Brake lamp
;
Parking lamp/brake lamp
=
Press the respective bulb :, ; or = back
X
and turn it counter-clockwise to remove it
from the bulb holder.
Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and
X
turn it clockwise.
Reinsert the connector for LED light func-
X
tions in the bulb holder.
Insert the bulb holder again and lock it in
X
place.
Insert the tail lamp connector.
X
Close the side trim panel (
X
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers
on/off
! 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 it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the wind-
shield wipers.
! 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.
Combination switch
1
2
3
4
5
B
page 117).
X
Y
X
! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due
In the Ä or Å position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically accord-
ing to the intensity of the rain. In the Å
position, the rain sensor is more sensitive
than in the Ä position, causing the wind-
shield wipers to wipe more frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
$ Windshield wiper off
Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
° Continuous wipe, slow
¯ Continuous wipe, fast
í Single wipe/î To wipe the wind-
shield using washer fluid
Switch on the ignition.
Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
to optical influences and the windshield
becoming dirty in dry weather conditions,
the windshield wipers may be activated
inadvertently. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather.