Operation Manual

4
0 Switches off intermittent wiping
5
ô Wipes with washer fluid
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Turn switch : on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
the è symbol appears in the assistance
graphic in the instrument cluster. Further
information on the assistance graphic
(Y page 193).
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
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.
!
To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
!
Never open the hood/tailgate if a wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield/rear window.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear
window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the wiper arm without a wiper blade and it
falls onto the windshield/rear window, the
windshield/rear window may be damaged
by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Changing the windshield wiper blades
Removing the wiper blades
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X
Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield.
X
Press both release clips ;.
X
Fold wiper blade : in the direction of
arrow = away from wiper arm ?.
X
Remove wiper blade : in the direction of
arrow A.
Installing the wiper blades
X
Position new wiper blade : with recess B
on lug A.
X
Fold wiper blade : in the direction of
arrow = onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips ; engage in bracket ?.
X
Make sure that wiper blade : is seated
correctly.
X
Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
shield.
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Windshield wipers
Lights and windshield wipers