Windshield Wipers - Mercedes-Benz GLS Operator's Manual

Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
è Rear window wiper switch
:
b Wipes with washer fluid
2
I Switches on intermittent wiping
3
0 Switches off intermittent wiping
4
b Wipes with washer fluid
5
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2
X
( page 140).
Y
Turn switch : on the combination switch to
X
the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
the icon appears in the instrument cluster.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, make
sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the
wiper.
!
Never open the hood/tailgate if a wiper arm
has been folded away from the windshield/
rear window.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear
window.

Windshield wipers

Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the
wiper arm without a wiper blade and it falls
onto the windshield/rear window, the wind-
shield/rear window may be damaged by the
force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Changing the windshield wiper blades
Removing the wiper blades
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield.
X
Firmly press release knob : and pull wiper
X
blade ; upwards from the wiper arm in the
direction of the arrow.
Installing the wiper blades
Position new wiper blade : in the retainer on
X
the wiper arm and slide it into place in the
direction of the arrow.
The wiper blade audibly engages.
Make sure that the wiper blade is seated cor-
X
rectly.
Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
X
123
Z