Single Wipe - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Windshield wipers
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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/rear
window can scratch the glass if wiping
takes place when the windshield/rear win-
dow is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the wind-
shield wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield/rear window after the vehi-
cle has been washed in an automatic car
wash, this may be due to wax or other res-
idue. Clean the windshield/rear window
with washer fluid after an automatic car
wash.
! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due
to optical influences and the windshield
becoming 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.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions, thereby causing an accident.
Combination switch
$ Windshield wipers off
1
Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
2
set to low sensitivity)
Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
3
set to high sensitivity)
° Continuous wipe, slow
4
¯ Continuous wipe, fast
5
í Single wipe
B
î To wipe with washer fluid
C
Switch on the ignition.
X
Turn the combination switch to the corre-
X
sponding position.
Intermittent wiping is interrupted if you stop
the vehicle and open a front door. This pro-
tects people getting into and out of the vehi-
cle from being sprayed with water.
Intermittent wiping continues when all doors
are closed and:
you shift the automatic transmission to
R
drive position D or reverse gear R
or
you change the wipe setting on the combi-
R
nation switch.
In the Ä or Å position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically accord-
ing to the intensity of the rain. In the Å
position, the rain sensor is more sensitive
than in the Ä position, causing the wind-
shield wipers to wipe more frequently.