Replacing - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Windshield wipers
104
Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
Turn the combination switch in the
X
direction of arrow : to the appropriate
setting depending on the intensity of the
rain.
Single wipe: push the combination switch
X
briefly up to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;.
To wipe with washer fluid: press the
X
combination switch beyond the pressure
point in the direction of arrow ;.
i
Wipe the windshield using washer fluid
even if it is raining. By doing so, you will
prevent smears on the windshield.
The detent positions of the combination
switch correspond to the following wiper
speeds:
0 Windshield wipers off
I Intermittent wipe
II Normal wipe
III Rapid wipe
i
Canada only:
If the windshield wipers are switched on
and you stop the vehicle, the windshield
wiper speed is reduced. For example, if you
have selected level II and stop the vehicle,
wiping continues with intermittent wipe
while the vehicle is stationary. If
intermittent wipe is selected, the intervals
become longer.
Vehicles with a rain and light sensor:
you can use level I as the universal setting.
The rain and light sensor sets the
appropriate wiping frequency
automatically, according to the intensity of
the rain. When you stop the vehicle, levels
III and II are switched down to level I
automatically.
The windshield wiper will return to the
original level when you drive faster than
5 mph (8 km/h) again.
You can adjust the sensitivity of the rain and
light sensor using the on-board computer
( page 189).
Y
Information on checking the washer fluid
level can be found in the "Maintenance and
care" ( page 246) section.
Y
Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
è Rear window wiper switch
:
ô To wipe with washer fluid
2
I To switch on intermittent wiping
3
0 To switch off intermittent wiping
4
ô To wipe with washer fluid
5
Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
Turn switch : to the corresponding
X
position
The rear window wiper switches on
automatically if you engage reverse gear and
the windshield wipers are on.
Replacing the wiper blades
G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk
of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.