Windshield Wipers - SMART 2016 fortwo Owner's Manual

Replacing the interior lighting
Remove lamp lens : with a flat tool, e.g. a
X
screwdriver.
Take the bulb to be replaced out of the bulb
X
holder.
Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
X
Insert lamp lens :.
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 wind-
shield wipers in dry weather conditions,
always use washer fluid when operating the
windshield wipers.
!
Make sure that the front windshield wip-
ers are free of ice. The wiper motor could
otherwise overheat.
!
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.
!
Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the wind-
shield becomes dirty in dry weather con-
ditions, the windshield wipers may be
activated inadvertently. This could then
Windshield wipers
damage the windshield wiper blades or
scratch the windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather.
Combination switch
: Control for wiping frequency and sensi-
tivity of the rain sensor
0 Windshield wipers off
2
© Intermittent wipe
3
à Automatic wipe (rain sensor)
1 Continuous wipe, slow
4
2 Continuous wipe, fast
5
î Wipes with washer fluid
B
To switch on: turn the key to position 1 or 2
X
in the ignition lock (
Y
Press the combination switch to the ©
X
position or 1.
or
Start the engine ( page 86).
X
Y
Press the combination switch down or up to
X
the corresponding position.
To wipe with washer fluid î: pull the
X
combination switch towards the steering
wheel.
To switch off: press the combination switch
X
to position 0.
Position 2 changes to position 1 when the
engine is stopped.
In position 1 or in the © position, the
windshield wipers stop automatically when
the engine is stopped and the driver's door is
opened.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: in position Ã
the windshield wipers stop automatically
when the engine is stopped.
The windshield will no longer be wiped prop-
erly if the wiper blades are worn. This could
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page 86).
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