Switching the windshield wipers on/ off
WARNING
The windshield will not longer be wiped
properly if the wiper blades are worn. This
could prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident.
Replace the wiper blades twice a year, ideally in spring and fall.
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 window is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, always use washer fluid when operating the windshield wipers.
If the windshield wipers leave smears on the windshield/rear window after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash, this may be due to wax or other residue. 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.
Combination switch
1
Windshield wipers off
2
Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
3
Intermittent wipe, high (rain
sensor
set to high sensitivity)
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 corresponding position.
Intermittent wiping is interrupted if you stop and open a front door. This protects people getting into and out of the vehicle from being sprayed with water.
Intermittent wiping continues when all doors
are closed and:
• you shift the automatic transmission to
drive position D or reverse gear R
or
• you change the wipe setting on the
combination switch.
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.
See also:
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