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Instruments
Operation
and controls
Combination switch
Blocked windshield wipers
If the windshield wipers become blocked (for example,
due to snow), switch off the wipers.
For safety reasons before removing ice or snow, remove
electronic key from starter switch. Remove blockage.
Activate combination switch again (electronic key in
starter switch position 1).
Emergency operation of windshield wipers
In case of windshield wiper malfunction in switch
positions I or III, turn combination switch to wiper
setting II. Have the system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Instrument
Driving
cluster display
162
Practical hints
Car care
Windshield wipers smear
If the windshield wipers smear the windshield, even
during rain, activate the washer system as often as
necessary. The fluid in the washer reservoir should be
mixed in the correct ratio.
See page 334 for instructions on filling up the
windshield/headlamp washer reservoir.
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing:
MB windshield washer concentrate "S" and water.
1 part "S" to 100 parts water
(40 ml "S" to 1 gallon water).
For temperature below freezing:
MB windshield washer concentrate "S" and
commercially available premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze.
1 part "S" to 100 parts solvent
(40 ml "S" to 1 gallon solvent).
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