Fig. 91 On the right of the steering c
olumn:
Operating the rear window wiper.
G
Interval wipe for the rear window.
T
he windscreen wiper will wipe the
window approximately every 6 sec-
onds.
H
Wash and wipe system for cleaning
the rear window with the lever pushed.
The wipers function only when the ignition
is switched on and the bonnet or boot lid
are closed.
WARNING
Without adequate anti-freeze, the washer
fluid ma
y freeze onto the windscreen and
obscure your view. This can cause acci-
dents and serious or fatal injuries.
·
At winter temperatures, use the win-
dow washer system only when ade-
quate anti-freeze has been added.
·
Never use the windscreen washer sys-
tem at winter temperatures before the
windscreen has been heated by the
ventilation system.
WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility
and increa
se the risk of accidents and se-
vere injuries.
·
Always change wiper blades if they are
damaged or worn and are thus unable
to clean the window properly
→ page 308.
NOTICE
Improper handling of the wipers may cause
dama
ge to the window as well as the wiper
blades and the windscreen wiper motor.
·
Before driving o and before switching
on the ignition, check that the wiper lever
is in the basic position.
·
Remove any snow and ice from the wip-
ers and windows.
·
Always carefully detach frozen wiper
blades from the window.
·
Do not switch on the wipers when the
window is dry.
When switched on, the wipers will
temporarily be switched to the next
setting down when the vehicle is sta
tion-
ary.
If the vehicle is parked during cold
weather, the service position of the
windscreen wiper may be helpful in order
to be able to release the wiper blades bet-
ter from the windscreen→ page 307.
Wiper function
A
utomatic activation of the rear win-
dow wiper
The rear window wiper is switched on auto-
matically if the windscreen wipers are
switched on and reverse gear is engaged.
Automatic activation when reverse gear is
engaged can be activated and deactivated
in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment
system → page 34.
Heated washer jets
The heating defrosts frozen washer jets.
The heating output is automatically regula-
ted when the ignition is switched on, de-
pending on the ambient temperature. Only
the washer jets are heated and not the ho-
ses carrying washer fluid.
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