Lights and vision
results from the wiping process from the edge of
the windshield. The function is available when
driving at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).
turning on unintentionally and causing
damage to the windshield wiper system.
Tips
The headlight washer system* operates only
when the low beam headlights are on. If you
move the lever into position 5 , the headlights
will be cleaned at regular intervals.
– The windshield wipers turn off when the ig-
nition is turned off. You can activate the
windshield wipers after the ignition is
turned on again by moving the lever to any
position. The single wipe function (lever in
position 4 ) also functions when the igni-
tion is turned off.
7 Wipe the rear window . The number of
wipes depends on the windshield wiper move-
ment.
– Worn or dirty windshield wiper blades result
in streaking. This can affect the rain sensor
function. Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly.
The rear wiper automatically turns on when the
reverse gear is selected and the front windshield
wipers are on and running.
8 Clean the rear window . The number of
wipes depends on how long the lever is held in
position 8 .
– When stopping temporarily, such as at a
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
wipers automatically reduces by one level.
This may also clean the rearview camera, depend-
ing on the vehicle equipment.
Cleaning/changing wiper blades
WARNING
– The rain sensor is only intended to assist the
driver. The driver may still need to turn the
wipers on manually depending on visibility
conditions.
– The windshield must not be treated with
water-repelling windshield coating agents.
Under unfavorable conditions, such as wet-
ness, darkness, and when the sun is low,
these coatings can cause increased glare,
which increases the risk of an accident. They
can also cause wiper blade chatter.
– Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving ðpage 60, Cleaning/changing wip-
er blades.
Fig. 54 Windshield wipers: replacing the wiper blades
Wiper blade replacement position
►
Turn off the ignition and hold the windshield
wiper lever in position 4 ðpage 59, fig. 52 un-
til the windshield wiper moves into the wiper
blade replacement position.
►
To bring the windshield wipers into the normal
position, turn on the ignition and hold the lever
in position 4 until the windshield wipers go
back to the original position, or drive faster
than 8 mph (12 km/h).
Note
– If there is frost, make sure the windshield
wiper blades are not frozen to the wind-
shield. Turning on the windshield wipers
when the blades are frozen to the wind-
shield can damage the wiper blades.
You can also turn the wiper blade replacement
position on or off in the MMI:
►
Turn the windshield wipers off (position
0
– Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be turned off (lever in
position 0 ). This prevents the wipers from
ðpage 59, fig. 52).
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