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/off
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
Activating/deactivating the rear win-
dow wiper when reversing
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 automatically
when the ignition and the windscreen wipers
are switched on and reverse gear is engaged.
X
In the smart Media-System, select Vehicle
> Settings > Automatic rear window
wiper when reversing.
The selected setting is highlighted.
X
Confirm the setting with Ready.
Using the windscreen wipers
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>> Ensuring good visibility.
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