Switching intermittent wiper action off
• Pull the lever all the way back to the origi-
nal position.
A WARNING
Wiper blades are crucial for safe driving!
Only in good condition are they able to
clear the windows properly to provide un-
restricted visibility. Worn or frayed wiper
blades are a safety hazard!
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Replacing front wiper blades
Q) Note
In freezing or near freez ing conditions:
- Always check t hat the wiper blades are
not frozen to the glass before you turn
the wiper on. loosen a wiper blade which
is frozen in place before operating the
wipe r to prevent damage to the wiper
blade or the wiper motor .
-
- Do not use the wiper to clear a frosted
window . Using the wipers as a conven-
ient ice scraper will destroy the wiper
blades.
(D Tips
For better rearward vision when parking,
the rear window wiper is automat ically ac-
tivat ed one time when the windshield wip-
ers are switched on and reverse gear is en-
gaged.
Service position
Replacing the windshield wiper blades is only
possible when you move the wiper arms into
the service position. In order to use the wind-
shield wipers, the hood must be complete ly
closed. When there is a risk of frost, make
sure that the wiper blades are not frozen to
the windshield .
• Switc h the ignition on.
• Switch the ignition off again and move the
wipe r lever
r::;, page 55, fig . 57 from position
0 to 1 within 10 seconds. The wiper arms
now move into the fie ld of view in t he wind-
shield .
Clear vi sion 5 7
The service position can also be selected in
the driver information system*
r::;, page 27 .
(D Note
Never drive your vehicle when the wind-
shield wiper arms are in the service posi-
tion and pulled away from the winds hield.
When you drive faster than 4 mph (6 km/
h), the wiper arms automatically return
back to the park position and could cause
paint damage to the engine hood!
(D Tips
- You can also turn on t he service posit ion,
for example, if you want to protect the
windshield from icing by using a cover.
- The service posit ion moves to
off auto-
matically when you operate the wind-
shield wiper lever, or speed exceeds
4 mph (6 km/h).
Replacing front wiper blades
Wiper blades in good condition help keep the
windshield clear.
Fig. 59 Unlatching wiper blades
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Fig. 60 Removing wiper blades
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