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afterwipe function is reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
The rear wiper automatically switches on
when the reverse gear is engaged and the
front windshield wipers are on and in opera-
tion .
Cleaning the headlights*. The headlight wash-
er system* only functions when the light is
switched on. The headlights are automatically
cleaned the first time and every fifth time the
lever is moved to position ® · They are also
cleaned every time you hold the lever in posi-
tion ® for longer than 2 seconds.
® -
Wipe the rear window. The rear wiper
moves about every 4 seconds.
0 -
Clean the rear window. The number of
wiping operations depends on how long the
lever is held in position 7.
A
WARNING
- The rain sensor is only intended to assist
the driver. The driver is still responsible
for manually switching the wipers on ac-
cording to the visibility conditions.
- The windshield may not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating
agents. Unfavorable conditions, such as
wetness, darkness, low sun, can result in
increased glare. Wiper blade chatter is
also possible .
- Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and
safe driving .
(D
Note
- In the case of frost, check whether the
windshield wiper blades are frozen to
the windshield. Switching on the wind-
shield wipers can damage the wiper
blades!
- Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever
in position 0). This helps to prevent unin-
tentional switching on and damage to
the windshield wiper system.
Clear
vision
5 7
(D
Tips
- The windshield wipers are switched off
when the ignition is turned off. Activate
the windshield wipers after the ignition
is switched back on by moving the wind-
shield wiper lever to any position .
- Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades
result in streaking. This can affect the
rain sensor function. Check your wind-
shield wiper blades regularly .
- The washer fluid nozzles of the wind-
shield washer system are heated at low
temperatures
when the ignition is on .
- When stopping temporarily, e .g. at a
traffic light, the set speed of the wind-
shield wipers is automatically reduced by
one speed.
Service position
The windshield wiper blades ore replaced in
the service position.
... If the wiper blades are not frozen to the
windshield, bring the windshield wiper lever
to the basic position @ ~
page 56, fig. 57 .
... Select: Function button !CAR !> Windshield
wipers> Service position.
- On -
changing the windshield wiper blades
can only be done if you bring the wiper arms
to the service position . You will also avoid
paint damage to the hood when working on
the wipers in this position.
- Off - the windshield wipers are moved to
their initial position again .
(D
Note
Never maneuver your vehicle with the
front windshield wiper arms raised since
they will automatically be moved back to
their basic position above a speed of 3
mph (6 km/h) and can scratch the hood .
(D
Tips
- You can also use the service position, for
example, if you want to protect the
windshield from icing by using a cover.
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