Clear vision
To ensure the system works properly in winter, keep the washer jets
free of snow and remove any ice using a de-icing spray. •
Service
position
The wiper blades can only be changed in the service posi-
tion.
Windshield
wipers
'
•
Serv ice posit ion
~
I
I
\
12 :00 AM
• ·I
, I ;
J::
Fig. 77 MMI display:
Windshield wipers
- At below freezing outside temperatures,
make sure first
that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield.
-
Press the
I
CAR
I
function button.
Select Systems in the CAR menu.
Select Windshield wipers . The Windshield wipers menu
appears~
fig. 77.
- Select Service position on to turn the service position on
or off to retu rn the windshield wiper to its original posi-
tion.
You must only attempt to change the wiper blades when the service
position is activated. This way, when you are working on the wind-
shield wipers, you can avoid damaging the paint on the engine
hood.
[ i ]
Tips
•
You can also turn on the service position, for example, if you
want to protect the windshield from icing, using a cover.
•
The service position turns itself off, whenever you use the wind-
shield wiper lever. •
Installing
new
wiper
blades
Wiper blades in good condition help keep the windshield
clear.
g
.
=
.!i
Fig. 78 Removing the
wiper blades
Fig. 79 Installing
wiper blades