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ts a
nd Vi sion
th
e
afterwipe operation. The afterwipe function
is reactivated the next time the ignition is switch-
ed on.
Cleaning the headlights*. The headlight washer
system* operates only when the headlights are
on.
If
you move the lever to position
@,
the
headlights are washed in intervals.
A
WARNING
- The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver
.
The driver is still responsible for
manually switching the wipers on according
to the visibility conditions
.
-
The w indshield may not be treated w ith wa-
ter -repelling windsh ield coating agents
. Un-
favorable condit ions, such as wetness, dark-
ness, low sun, can result in increased glare.
Wiper blade chatter is also possible.
-
Properly functioning w indshield w iper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
dr iving
¢
page 56, Replacing windshield
wiper blades
.
(D
Note
-
In the case of frost, check whether the
windsh ield wiper blades are frozen to the
windsh ield. Switching on the windsh ield
wipers can damage the wiper blades!
-
Prior to using a car wash, the winds hield
wiper system must be switched off (lever in
position
@
).
This helps to prevent uninten-
tiona
l
switching on and damage to the
windshield wiper system
.
@
Tips
-
The windshield wipe rs are switched off
when the ignition is turned off. Activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
switched back on by moving the windsh ield
wiper lever to any posit ion.
-
Worn or dirty windshie ld w iper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor*
funct ion. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly
.
-
The washer fluid nozzles of the windshield
washer system are heated at low tempera-
tures when the ignit ion is on.
56
-
W
hen stopping temporarily, (e.g. at a traffic
light) the set speed of the windshield wipers
is automat ically reduced by one speed.
Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Clean the windshie ld w iper blades when they be-
gin to leave streaks
.
Use a soft cloth and glass
cleaner to clean the windshield w iper blades
.
..
Place the windshie ld wiper arms in the service
position. Refer to
¢
page 56.
..
Lift the wiper arm away from the front window
.
A
WARNING
Dirty windsh ield wiper blades can impair your
view. This can lead to accidents.
·
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Fig. 64
Removing windshield wiper blade
Wi
per service
position
/b
lade replacement
posit ion
..
Switch the ignit ion off and move the windshield
w iper lever to position
@
¢
page 55, fig
.
63.
The windsh ield w ipers move into the service po-
sition.
..
To bring the w ipers back into the origina
l
posi-
tion, switch
t
he ignition on and press the wind
-
shield w iper lever.
You can also tu rn the service position on or off in
t he radio/M M!*:
..
Switch the windshie ld wipers off (position
@
¢
page 55, fig
.
63)
.
..
Select:
!CAR
!
function button >
Windshield
wipers >
Service position
> on/
off
.
Or
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