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Tighten wing nut ; and re-establish con-

tact with connector :.

Close the side trim panel (Y page 119).

Backup lamp and rear fog lamp

Due to their location, have the bulbs in the

backup lamp (vehicles with halogen head-

lamps) and rear fog lamp in the tailgate

changed at a qualified specialist workshop.

Windshield wipers

Switching the windshield wipers

on/off

Do not operate the windshield wipers

when the windshield is dry, as this could

damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust

that has collected on the windshield can

scratch the glass if wiping takes place when

the windshield is dry.

If it is necessary to switch on the windshield

wipers in dry weather conditions, always

use washer fluid when operating the wind-

shield wipers.

If the windshield wipers leave smears on

the windshield after the vehicle has been

washed in an automatic car wash, wax or

other residues may be the reason for this.

Clean the windshield using washer fluid

after washing the vehicle in an automatic

car wash.

Combination switch

$ Windshield wiper off

Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor

set to low sensitivity)

Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor

set to high sensitivity)

° Continuous wipe, slow

¯ Continuous wipe, fast

í Single wipe/î To wipe the wind-

shield using washer fluid

Switch on the ignition.

Turn the combination switch to the corre-

sponding position.

Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the wind-

shield becomes dirty in dry weather condi-

tions, the windshield wipers may be activa-

ted inadvertently. This could then damage

the windshield wiper blades or scratch the

windshield.

For this reason, you should always switch

off the windshield wipers in dry weather.

Vehicles with a rain sensor: in the Ä or

Å position, the appropriate wiping fre-

quency is automatically set according to the

intensity of the rain. In the Å position, the

rain sensor is more sensitive than in the Ä

position, causing the windshield wipers to

wipe more frequently.

If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield

will no longer be wiped properly. This could

prevent you from observing the traffic condi-

tions.

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Switching the rear window wiper on/

off

Combination switch

è Switch

ô To wipe with washer fluid

I To switch on intermittent wiping

0 To switch off intermittent wiping

ô To wipe with washer fluid

Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock (Y page 143).

Turn switch : on the combination switch

to the corresponding position.

When the rear window wiper is switched on,

a symbol appears in the assistance graphic

in the instrument cluster.

Replacing the wiper blades

Important safety notes

WARNING

If the windshield wipers begin to move while

you are changing the wiper blades, you could

be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of

injury.

Always switch off the windshield wipers and

ignition before changing the wiper blades.

To avoid damaging the wiper blades,

make sure that you touch only the wiper

arm of the wiper.

Never open the hood/tailgate if a wiper

arm has been folded away from the wind-

shield/rear window.

Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a

wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear

window.

Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when

you change the wiper blade. If you release

the wiper arm without a wiper blade and it

falls onto the windshield/rear window, the

windshield/rear window may be damaged

by the force of the impact.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have

the wiper blades changed at a qualified

specialist workshop.

Changing the windshield wiper blades

Removing the wiper blades

Remove the SmartKey from the ignition

lock.

Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-

shield.

Press both release clips ;.

Fold wiper blade : in the direction of

arrow = away from wiper arm ?.

Remove wiper blade : in the direction of

arrow A.

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Installing the wiper blades

Position new wiper blade : with recess B

on lug A.

Fold wiper blade : in the direction of

arrow = onto the wiper arm, until retaining

clips ; engage in bracket ?.

Make sure that wiper blade : is seated

correctly.

Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind-

shield.

Replacing the rear window wiper blade

Removing a wiper blade

Remove the SmartKey from the ignition

lock.

Fold wiper arm ? away from the rear win-

dow.

Press both release clips ;.

Fold wiper blade : in the direction of

arrow = away from wiper arm ?.

Remove wiper blade : in the direction of

arrow A.

Installing a wiper blade

Position new wiper blade : with recess B

on lug A.

Fold wiper blade : in the direction of

arrow = onto the wiper arm, until retaining

clips ; engage in bracket ?.

Make sure that wiper blade : is seated

correctly.

Fold the wiper arm back onto the rear win-

dow.

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Problems with the windshield wipers

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions

The windshield wipers

are jammed.

Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield

wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.

For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the

ignition lock.

Remove the cause of the obstruction.

Switch the windshield wipers back on.

The windshield wipers

fail completely.

The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.

Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.

Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist

workshop.

The windshield washer

fluid from the spray

nozzles no longer hits

the center of the wind-

shield.

The spray nozzles are misaligned.

Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist work-

shop.

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