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age to property. Do not use the wipers when
the window is dry.
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
the wiper blades can be torn off and the
wiper motor can overheat when switching on.
There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost
the windshield prior to switching the wipers
on.
Turning on window wiper system
To turn on the wiper system, push the wiper
lever upward to the desired position.
Position
Function
Position 0. Rest position of wipers.
Position 1. Rain sensor.
Position 2. Normal wiper speed.
Position 3. Fast wiper speed.
When you continue driving after stopping with
the window wiper system on, the wipers will
operate at the previous setting.
Turning off the window wiper
system and flick wipe
To turn off the wipers or to activate flick wiping,
proceed as follows:
▷ To turn off: Push the wiper lever downward,
arrow 1, until position 0 is reached.
▷ To flick wipe: Push the wiper lever down-
ward from position 0, arrow 1, and push the
wiper lever forward to position 0 or position
1, arrow 2.
The wiper lever returns to position 0 when
released.
Rain sensor
Principle
The rain sensor automatically controls the
wiper operation depending on the intensity of
the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind-
shield, directly in front of the interior mirror.
Safety information
NOTICE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers
can accidentally start moving in car washes.
There is a risk of damage to property. Deacti-
vate the rain sensor in car washes.
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