Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual page 163

Problems with the windshield wipers
Problem
The windshield wipers
are obstructed
The windshield wipers
fail completely.
For a standard wiper
system only: the wind-
shield washer fluid
from the spray nozzles
no longer hits the cen-
ter of the windshield.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the
X
driver's door.
Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X
Switch the windshield wipers back on.
X
The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X
Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist
X
workshop.
The wiper motor has been deactivated.
Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the
X
driver's door.
Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X
Switch the windshield wipers back on.
X
The spray nozzles are misaligned.
Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist work-
X
shop.
Windshield wipers
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