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driven forwards at a speed above about 15 km/h. The current setting

is automatically stored and assigned to the remote control key.

If the rear blind was rolled in automatically when reversing and then

the ignition was switched off and on again, the blind will not roll

back out again when you select a forward gear and the speed

exceeds 15 km/h. You will then have to press the button  on the

centre console to extend the blind again.

The sun blind for the rear window switches off automatically when

it reaches the end position. It can be made to move in the other

direction before it reaches its end position by briefly pressing the

switch a second time. If the ignition is turned off while the blind is

still moving, it continues until it reaches the end position before

switching off.

Note

• An overload cut-out may be activated if the sun blind is operated

repeatedly. There will then be a short delay before the blind can be

operated again.

• As the material of the sun blind is less flexible at low tempera-

tures the electric actuator is switched off when the temperature in

the car is below -5°C. The blind can only be operated when the

temperature in the car's interior rises above this level.

Windscreen wipers

Windscreen wipers 

The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen

wipers and the automatic wash and wipe.

The windscreen wiper lever has the following settings:

Brief wipe

– Move the lever down to position to give the wind-

screen a brief wipe.

Intermittent wipe

 (activating rain sensor)

– Move the lever up to the stop .

– Move the control to the left or right to set the sensi-

tivity of the rain sensor.

Slow wiper speed

– Move the lever up to the stop .

Fast wiper speed

– Move the lever up to the stop .

Fig. 64 Windscreen

wiper lever

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Automatic wash and wipe

– Pull the lever to position .

– Release the lever again. The washer will stop and the

wipers will keep running for approximately 4 seconds.

The number of wipe cycles varies according to the length

of time the lever is pulled.

Switching off the wipers

– Move the lever to the "off" position .

General notes

The washers and wipers will only work when the ignition is switched

on.

If you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights, the wiper speed will automat-

ically be reduced by one level.

The windscreen washer jets are heated when the ignition is

switched on if the outside temperature is low.

Dribble wipe

About 5 seconds after the wash and wipe cycle has finished, the

windscreen wiper system automatically gives the screen one extra

wipe to remove any dribbles of water.

If you want to deactivate the dribble wipe function while driving,

pull the lever to position again within 10 seconds.

The dribble wipe function will be re-activated the next time the igni-

tion is switched off and on.

Rain sensor*

The rain sensor will only function in the intermittent wipe position.

The intermittent wipe function is activated automatically when it

starts to rain.

Before you reach a road speed of 6 km/h you will have to activate the

rain sensor manually by switching it off and back on again.

To reduce the sensitivity level of the rain sensor move control

⇒ page 62, fig. 64 to the left. To increase the sensitivity level of the

rain sensor move the control to the right.

If you have selected a high sensitivity level for the rain sensor the

windscreen wipers will react sooner to any moisture on the wind-

screen. The wiper intervals in the intermittent wipe setting are also

varied automatically according to the road speed (in addition to the

sensitivity setting).

WARNING

• Poor visibility can cause accidents. Always ensure that the

wiper blades are in good condition ⇒ page 65, “Changing wiper

blades”.

• The rain sensor is only intended to assist the driver. The driver

is still obliged to manually operate the windscreen wipers as

required depending on visibility.

• Do not use water-repellent coatings on the windscreen. In bad

visibility conditions such as light rain, low sun or when driving at

night these coatings can cause increased dazzle, which is a

serious safety hazard. Such coatings can also cause the wiper

blades to judder.

Caution

• In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not

frozen to the glass before using the wiper for the first time. If you

switch on the wipers when the wiper blades are frozen to the glass,

this could damage both the wiper blades and the wiper motor.

• Make sure you switch off the windscreen wiper system (lever in

position "0") before you use an automatic car wash. This will avoid

inadvertent triggering of the wipers and possible damage to the

wiper system.

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Note

• Check that the washer fluid reservoir is full before starting a long

journey. Filling the reservoir ⇒ page 242.

• Worn or dirty wiper blades can cause smearing on the glass

which can also impair the effectiveness of the rain sensor. Please

check the wiper blades regularly.

Applies to vehicles: with headlight washers

Headlight washer system

The headlight washer system only operates when the lights

are switched on.

– Move the automatic wash and wipe lever to position

⇒ page 62, fig. 64.

The headlight washer system is always activated the first time you

operate the automatic wash and wipe. Subsequently, it is only acti-

vated about every five wash and wipe cycles. The headlights are

always washed if you hold the lever for longer than about

2 seconds.

The headlight washer jets come out of the bumper automatically

(under water pressure).

Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the lenses at regular

intervals, for instance when stopping for fuel.

To ensure that the system works properly in winter, keep the nozzle

holders free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer spray.

Service position

Use the service position to change the wiper blades.

You can set the wipers to the service position on the sound

system or MMI*.

– If the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen,

move the windscreen wiper lever to the "off" position

⇒ page 62, fig. 64.

– Select: Function selector button > Windscreen

wipers > Service position ⇒ fig. 65.

• on - the wiper blades can only be replaced when the wiper arms

are in the service position ⇒ fig. 66. If you only work on the wipers

Fig. 65 MMI display:

Windscreen wipers

Fig. 66 Service posi-

tion

CAR

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