Switching the windshield wipers on/off
WARNING
Wiper blades are components that are subject
to wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades
twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall.
Otherwise the windows will not be wiped properly. As a result, you may not be able to observe surrounding traffic conditions and could cause an accident.
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 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 Windshield wipers off
2 Intermittent wipe, low
3 Intermittent wipe, high
4 Continuous wipe, slow
5 Continuous wipe, fast
6 Single wipe
7 To wipe with washer fluid
- Switch on the ignition.
- Turn the combination switch to the appropriate position or press the button on the side.
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.
In the or
position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically
according to the intensity of the rain. In
the position, the rain sensor is
more
sensitive than in the position,
causing
the windshield wipers to wipe more
frequently.
Switching the rear window wiper on/off
Combination switch
1 Rear window wiper switch
2 To wipe with washer fluid
3 To switch on intermittent
wiping
4 To switch off intermittent
wiping
5 To wipe with washer fluid
– Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
– Slide switch 1 on the combination switch up or down to the appropriate position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on, the icon appears in the instrument cluster.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
WARNING
For safety reasons, switch off the windshield
wipers and remove the key from the ignition
lock before changing the wiper blades
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: make sure that
the on-board electronics are in state 0).
Otherwise, the wiper motor could be switched on suddenly and cause injury.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield.
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 windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade and it falls onto the windshield, the windshield may be damaged by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades replaced by a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Changing the windshield wiper blades
Removing the wiper blades
- Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
- Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield.
- Firmly press release knob 1 and pull the wiper blade upwards from the wiper arm in the direction of the arrow.
Installing the wiper blades
- Position the new wiper blade in the retainer on the wiper arm and slide it into place in the opposite direction to the arrow.
The wiper blade audibly engages.
- Make sure that wiper blade is seated correctly.
- Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Removing the wiper blade
WARNING
The wiper arm could be set in motion and
injure you if the wiper is switched on.
Remove the key from the ignition lock before replacing the wiper blade.
- Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
- Fold wiper arm 1 away from the rear window until it engages.
- Position wiper blade 2 at a right angle to wiper arm 1.
- Hold wiper arm 1 and press wiper blade 2 in the direction of the arrow until it releases.
- Remove wiper blade 2.
Installing the wiper blade
- Place new wiper blade 2 onto wiper arm 1.
- Hold wiper arm 1 and press wiper blade 2 in the opposite direction to the arrow until it engages.
- Make sure that wiper blade 2 is seated correctly.
- Position wiper blade 2 parallel to wiper arm 1.
- Fold wiper arm 1 back onto the rear window.
Problems with the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are obstructed
Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper movement.
The wiper motor has been deactivated.
- For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
or
- Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door.
- Remove the cause of the obstruction.
- Switch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers are inoperative
The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
- Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
- Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
The spray nozzles are misaligned
The windshield washer fluid from the spray nozzles no longer hits the center of the windshield. The spray nozzles are misaligned.
- Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist workshop.
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements a ...
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Fuel
Important safety notes
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. ...