For this reason, you should always switch
off the windscreen wipers in dry weather.
!
Make sure
that the windscreen wipers are
free of ice. Otherwise the wiper motor may
overheat.
Wiper blades are subject to wear and tear.
smart recommends replacing the wiper
blades twice a year. Worn or damaged wiper
blades cause smearing on the windscreen. On
vehicles with a rain sensor, malfunctions are
then possible.
Switching continuous wipe on and off
:
Control for wipe frequency
To operate the windscreen wiper, the igni-
tion must be switched on.
X
Press the combination switch down or up
to the desired position:
R
1 Continuous wipe, slow
R
2 Continuous wipe, fast
In position 2,
the
wipe frequency is reduced
if the engine is switched off automatically.
In position 1 or in the © position, the
windscreen wipers switch off when the
engine is switched off automatically and the
driver's door is opened.
Automatic wipe (vehicles with rain sen-
sor)
The rain sensor is only an aid. The driver is
responsible for ensuring good visibility at
all times.
X
Press the combination switch to the Ã
position. In automatic wipe mode, the
appropriate wiping frequency is set
according to the intensity of the rain.
X
Use control : to set the wipe frequency.
Switching on intermittent wiping
X
Press the combination switch to the Ã
position.
X
Use control : to set the wipe frequency.
Wiping with washer fluid
X
Pull the combination switch in the direc-
tion of arrow î.
Switching the rear window wiper on
and off (smart fortwo coupé)
To operate the rear window wiper, the igni-
tion must be switched on.
X
Turn the outer control on the combination
switch to the desired position:
R
$ Rear window wiper off
R
è Rear window wiper on
R
î Wipes with washer fluid
Switching the rear window wiper on
and off when in reverse gear (smart
fortwo coupé)
You can switch the "Automatic rear window
wiper when
reversing" setting on or off in the
smart Media-System. This setting briefly
operates the rear window wiper automati-
cally when the ignition and the windscreen
wipers are switched on and reverse gear is
engaged.
X
In the smart Media-System, select Vehicle
> Settings > Auto rear wipe with
reverse gear.
The selected setting is highlighted.
X
Confirm the setting with Done.
Using the windscreen wipers
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>> Ensuring good visibility.
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