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when they are in the service position you will also avoid damaging

the paintwork on the bonnet.

• off - the windscreen wipers will be moved back to their original

position.

Caution

Never move the vehicle with the front wiper arms in a raised posi-

tion as they are automatically moved back to their normal park posi-

tion above a speed of 6 km/h. The paintwork on the bonnet may be

damaged as a result.

Note

• You can also use the service position, for example, if you want to

fix a cover over the windscreen in the winter to keep it clear of ice.

• The service position is automatically set to off when you operate

the windscreen wiper lever or the road speed exceeds 6 km/h.

Changing wiper blades

Good wiper blades are essential for clear vision.

Taking off the wiper blade

– Set the wipers to the service position ⇒ page 64.

– Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.

– Press the release button on the wiper blade ⇒ fig. 67.

Hold the wiper blade firmly and press it forwards slightly

– Slide the wiper blade upwards .

Fitting the wiper blade

– Fit the new wiper blade into the mounting on the wiper

arm . You should hear it engage in the wiper arm.

– Fold the wiper arm back down onto the glass.

WARNING

• To prevent smearing on the glass, the wiper blades should be

cleaned regularly using a window cleaner solution. If the wiper

blades are very dirty (insects etc.), they should be cleaned using a

sponge or cloth – bad visibility can cause accidents.

• For safety, the wiper blades should be changed once or twice a

year.

Caution

The windscreen wipers must be in the service position ⇒ page 64

when replacing the blades! Otherwise the wiper motor or the paint-

work on the bonnet may be damaged.

Rear-view mirrors

Manual anti-dazzle adjustment

Normal setting

– Push the lever at the bottom of the mirror away from you.

Fig. 67 Removing the

wiper blades

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Anti-dazzle setting

– Pull the lever at the bottom of the mirror towards you.

Applies to vehicles: with automatic anti-dazzle adjustment for interior mirror

Automatic anti-dazzle adjustment

The automatic anti-dazzle function can be switched on

and off as desired.

Switching off anti-dazzle function

– Press button ⇒ fig. 68 - the indicator lamp will go

out.

Switching on anti-dazzle function

– Press button - the indicator lamp will light up.

Anti-dazzle function

The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is

switched on. The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror

housing.

When the anti-dazzle function is activated the interior mirror will

darken automatically according to the amount of light it receives

(for example from the headlights of a vehicle behind). The mirror

will not darken automatically:

• when the interior lighting is switched on

• when reverse gear is engaged

WARNING

Electrolyte fluid can leak from a broken mirror. This fluid can cause

irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory organs. Wash thor-

oughly with clean water should you come into contact with this

fluid. Seek medical assistance if needed.

Caution

Electrolyte fluid leaking from a broken mirror can cause damage to

plastic surfaces. Use a sponge or similar to remove the fluid as soon

as possible.

Note

• If you switch off the anti-dazzle function for the interior mirror,

this will also deactivate the anti-dazzle function for the exterior

mirrors.

• The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the

sun blind* for the rear window is not in use and there are no other

objects preventing light from reaching the interior mirror.

• Do not attach any stickers to the windscreen in front of the

sensors, as these could lead to malfunctioning of the mirror.

Fig. 68 Anti-dazzle

interior mirror: On/off

button with indicator

lamp

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Exterior mirrors

The exterior mirrors are adjusted electrically.

Adjusting exterior mirrors

– Turn the adjuster knob to position (left exterior mirror)

or position (right exterior mirror) ⇒ fig. 69.

– Move the knob as required to adjust the exterior mirror

for a good rearward view.

Heated mirrors

– Turn the knob to position .

Retracting both exterior mirrors*

– Turn the knob to position .

The mirrors are heated depending on the outside temperature until

the ignition is switched off, even if the knob is no longer in position

It may be advisable to retract* the exterior mirrors to protect them

when parking or when driving through tight spaces.

Memory for exterior mirrors*

On vehicles with memory function for the driver's seat, the setting

of the exterior mirrors is automatically stored together with the seat

position ⇒ page 74.

Tilting function for exterior mirror on passenger side*

(only if equipped with memory for exterior mirrors)

When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror surface tilts slightly

downwards, provided the mirror control is switched to the exterior

mirror on the passenger's side (knob in position ⇒ fig. 69). This

provides a better view of the kerb when parking.

The mirror returns to its original position when reverse gear is

disengaged and the vehicle is driven forwards at a speed above

about 15 km/h. The mirror will also return to its original position

when the adjuster knob is turned to the position for the driver's

exterior mirror or when the ignition is switched off.

If the position of the mirror surface is changed while the mirror is

tilted, this new position is automatically stored and assigned to the

remote control key when you disengage reverse gear.

Caution

• Convex or wide-angle* exterior mirrors give a larger field of

vision. However, they also make objects appear further away than

they actually are. For this reason, you should not rely on these

mirrors for judging the distance of vehicles behind.

• If one of the mirror housings is knocked out of position (e.g.

when parking), the mirrors must first be fully retracted with the elec-

tric control. Do not readjust the mirror housing by hand, as this will

interfere with the mirror adjuster function.

Note

If the electrical adjustment should ever fail to operate, the mirrors

can be adjusted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror

glass.

Fig. 69 Detail of the

armrest: Adjuster knob

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