Windshield Wipers - Mercedes-Benz CLA Operator's Manual

Brake lamp/rear fog lamp/backup
X
lamp: remove the corresponding bulb from
the bulb holder.
Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
X
Turn signal lamp: lightly press the bulb
X
into the bulb holder, turn it counter-
clockwise and remove it from bulb holder.
Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and
X
turn it clockwise.
Reinsert the bulb holder and engage on
X
retaining clips :.
Re-establish contact with the connector.
X
Close the side trim panel (
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 windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the
windshield wipers.
! 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.
Combination switch
1
2
page 114).
Y
3
4
5
B
Switch on the ignition.
X
Turn the combination switch to the
X
corresponding position.
! Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the
windshield becomes dirty in dry weather
conditions, the windshield wipers may be
activated inadvertently. This could then
damage the windshield wiper blades or
scratch the windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: in the Ä or
Å position, the appropriate wiping
frequency is automatically set according to
the intensity of the rain. In the Å position,
the rain sensor is more sensitive than in
the Ä position, causing the windshield
wipers to wipe more frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions. Replace the wiper blades twice a
year, ideally in spring and fall.
Windshield wipers
$ Windshield wiper off
Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
° Continuous wipe, slow
¯ Continuous wipe, fast
í Single wipe/î To wipe the
windshield using washer fluid
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