Get Lights and windscreen wipers Guide for Mercedes GLE SUV First Generation (2016-2019)

Exterior lighting

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If the headlamps are converted to symmetrical

Exterior lighting

dipped beam, the "motorway mode" and "exten-

General notes

ded range foglamps" functions are not available.

For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-

mends that you drive with the lights switched on

Setting the exterior lighting

even during the daytime. In some countries,

operation of the headlamps varies due to legal

Setting options

requirements and self-imposed obligations.

Exterior lighting can be set by:

R the light switch

Driving abroad

R headlamp range control (vehicles with halo-

gen headlamps only) ( Y page 119)

General notes

R the combination switch ( Y page 119)

If your journey takes you to countries where

R the on-board computer ( Y page 252)

vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the

road to the country in which the vehicle is reg-

Light switch

istered, your headlamps must be switched to

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symmetrical dipped beam as soon as possible

Operation

after crossing the border. This prevents oncom-

ing traffic from being dazzled. Symmetrical

lights do not illuminate as large an area of the

edge of the carriageway.

Vehicles with halogen headlamps

1 W Left-hand parking lamps

2 X Right-hand parking lamps

3 T Side lamps, licence plate and instru-

ment cluster lighting

4 c Automatic headlamp mode, controlled

by the light sensor

X Turn cap : anti-clockwise and remove it.

5 L Dipped-beam/main-beam headlamps

X Push switchover lever ; down.

B R Rear foglamp

X Replace cap : and turn it clockwise.

If you hear a warning tone when you leave the

Convert the headlamps back to asymmetrical

vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.

dipped beam as soon as possible after returning

X Turn the light switch to c.

across the border.

The exterior lighting (except the side lamps/

Vehicles with Intelligent Light System

parking lamps) switches off automatically if you:

R remove the key from the ignition lock

X Before crossing the border, set the head-

R open the driver's door with the key in position

lamps to symmetrical dipped beam and, after

u in the ignition lock

returning, back to asymmetrical dipped beam

via the "Dipped-beam headlamps for driving

on the right/left" function in the on-board

computer ( Y page 252).

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Automatic headlamp mode

X To switch on the dipped-beam headlamps:

turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock

c is the preferred light switch position. The

or start the engine.

light setting is automatically selected according

X Turn the light switch to L.

to the brightness of the ambient light (excep-

The green L indicator lamp on the instru-

tion: poor visibility due to weather conditions

ment cluster lights up.

such as fog, snow or spray):

R with the key in position 1 in the ignition lock:

Rear foglamp

the side lamps are switched on or off auto-

The rear foglamp improves the visibility of your

matically depending on the brightness of the

vehicle in heavy fog for the following traffic.

ambient light

Please observe the country-specific laws on the

R With the engine running: depending on the

use of rear fog lamps.

ambient light conditions, the daytime driving

X To switch on the rear foglamp: turn the key

lights or the side lamps and dipped-beam

to position 2 in the ignition lock or start the

headlamps are switched on or off automati-

engine.

cally.

X To switch on automatic headlamp mode:

X Turn the light switch to L or c.

turn the light switch to c.

X Press the R button.

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The yellow R indicator lamp on the instru-

G WARNING

ment cluster lights up.

When the light switch is set to Ã, the

X To switch off the rear foglamp: press the

R button.

dipped-beam headlamps may not be switched

The yellow R indicator lamp on the instru-

on automatically if there is fog, snow or other

ment cluster goes out.

causes of poor visibility due to the weather

conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an

Side lamps

accident.

! When the battery is discharged heavily, the

In such situations, turn the light switch to

side lamps or parking lamps are automatically

switched off to facilitate an engine start.

Always park your vehicle safely and in a well lit

The automatic headlamp mode is only an aid.

area, in accordance with the relevant legal

The driver is responsible for the vehicle lighting

stipulations. Avoid using the T side lamps

at all times.

for periods lasting several hours. Where pos-

The daytime driving lights improve the visibility

sible, switch on the right X or left W

of your vehicle during the day.

parking lamp.

When the side lamps and dipped-beam head-

X To switch on: turn the light switch to T.

lamps are switched on, the green T (side

The green T indicator lamp on the instru-

lamps) and L (dipped-beam headlamps)

ment cluster lights up.

indicator lamps on the instrument cluster light

up.

Parking lamps

Switching on the parking lamps ensures that the

Dipped-beam headlamps

corresponding side of the vehicle is illuminated.

When the ignition is switched on and the light

X To switch on the parking lamps: the key

switch is in the L position, the side lamps

should not be in the ignition lock or it should

and dipped-beam headlamps are switched on

be in position u.

even if the light sensor does not sense dark

ambient light conditions. This is advantageous

X Turn the light switch to W (left-hand side of

when there is fog or rain.

the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of the

vehicle).

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Adjusting the headlamp range (halogen

X To indicate briefly: press the combination

headlamps)

switch briefly to the pressure point in the

direction of arrow ; or ?.

The corresponding turn signal flashes three

times.

X To indicate: press the combination switch

beyond the pressure point in the direction of

arrow ; or ?.

X To switch on the main-beam headlamps:

turn the light switch to L or Ã.

X Press the combination switch beyond the

pressure point in the direction of arrow :.

In the Ã position, the main-beam head-

lamps are only switched on when it is dark and

the engine is running.

g Driver's seat and front-passenger seat

The blue K indicator lamp in the instru-

occupied

ment cluster lights up when the main-beam

1 Driver's seat, front-passenger seat and rear

headlamps are switched on.

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seats occupied

X To switch off the main-beam headlamps:

2 Driver's seat, front-passenger seat and rear

move the combination switch back to its nor-

seats occupied and maximum permissible

mal position.

rear axle load utilised when the vehicle is

The blue K indicator lamp in the instru-

laden

ment cluster goes out.

3 Driver's seat occupied and maximum per-

Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist

missible rear axle load utilised when the

Plus: if Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is acti-

vehicle is laden

vated, it automatically controls activation and

The headlamp range control allows you to adjust

deactivation of the main-beam headlamps

the cone of light from the headlamps to suit the

( Y page 121).

vehicle load.

X Start the engine.

X Turn the headlamp range control to the posi-

Hazard warning lamps

tion that corresponds to the load in your vehi-

cle.

Combination switch

X To switch on the hazard warning lamps:

press button :.

All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a

turn signal using the combination switch, only

the turn signal lamp on the corresponding

: Main-beam headlamps

side of the vehicle will flash.

; Turn signal, right

X To switch off the hazard warning lamps:

press button :.

= Headlamp flasher

? Turn signal, left

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Active:

The hazard warning lamps switch on automati-

cally if:

R if you are driving at speeds below 40 km/h

R an airbag is deployed or

and switch on the turn signal or turn the steer-

ing wheel

R the vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed

of above 70 km/h and comes to a standstill

R if you are driving at speeds between 40 km/h

and 70 km/h and turn the steering wheel

The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-

cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of above

The cornering light function may remain lit for a

10 km/h again after a full brake application.

short time, but is automatically switched off

after no more than three minutes.

i The hazard warning lamps continue to oper-

Cornering light function with roundabout

ate even if the ignition is switched off.

function:

The cornering light function is activated on both

sides before entering a roundabout through an

Intelligent Light System

evaluation of the current GPS position of the

vehicle. It remains active until after the vehicle

General notes

has left the roundabout. In this way, pedestrians

crossing the road, for example, are illuminated

The Intelligent Light System is a system that

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by your vehicle in good time.

adjusts the headlamps automatically to suit the

prevailing driving and weather conditions. It

offers advanced functions for improved illumi-

Motorway mode

nation of the road surface, e.g. depending on the

Motorway mode increases the range of the

vehicle speed or weather conditions. The sys-

beam.

tem includes the active light function, cornering

light function, motorway mode and extended

Active: if you are driving at a speed above

range foglamps. The system is only active when

110 km/h and do not make any large steering

it is dark.

movements for at least 1,000 m or if you are

driving at a speed above 130 km/h.

You can activate or deactivate the "Intelligent

Light System" function using the on-board com-

Not active: if you are driving at speeds below

puter ( Y page 252).

80 km/h following activation.

Active light function

Extended range fog lamps

The active light function is a system that moves

The extended-range foglamps reduce the glare

the headlamps according to the steering move-

experienced by the driver and improve the illu-

ments of the front wheels. This means that rel-

mination of the edge of the carriageway.

evant areas remain illuminated while you are

Active: if you are driving at speeds below

driving. This allows you to recognise pedes-

70 km/h and you switch on the rear foglamp.

trians, cyclists and animals sooner.

Not active: if, following activation, you are driv-

Active: when the lights are switched on.

ing at speeds above 100 km/h or if you switch

Vehicles with Lane Keeping Assist: the active

off the rear foglamp.

light function evaluates the course of the lane in

which you are driving and adjusts the light in

Off-road lights

advance.

The off-road lights facilitate the early recogni-

Cornering light function

tion of objects/obstacles when driving off-road

thanks to a symmetrical, wider and brighter dis-

The cornering light function improves the illu-

tribution of light from the dipped-beam head-

mination of the road over a wide angle in the

lamps.

direction you are turning, enabling better visi-

Active: when driving at speeds no faster than

bility in tight bends, for example. It can be acti-

50 km/h and the off-road program selector

vated only when the dipped-beam headlamps

wheel is in position 1 or 2.

are switched on.

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Not active: when driving at speeds above

In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist

50 km/h.

Plus may not recognise road users who do

When the off-road lights are switched on, the

have lights, or may recognise them too late. In

cornering light function is permanently activa-

this, or in similar situations, the automatic

ted, the active light function is deactivated and

main-beam headlamps will not be deactivated

the headlamp range control is set to static

or will be activated despite the presence of

mode.

other road users. There is a risk of an acci-

dent.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus

Always carefully observe the traffic conditions

and switch off the main-beam headlamps in

General notes

good time.

With Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus, you can

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus cannot take into

automatically switch between dipped-beam,

account road, weather or traffic conditions.

partial main-beam and main-beam headlamps.

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is only an aid.

Partial main-beam illumination is a form of illu-

You are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's

mination whereby the main beam is directed

lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and traf-

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past other road users. Other road users are kept

fic conditions.

out of the main beam. This prevents glare. If

In particular, the detection of obstacles can be

there is a vehicle in front, for example, the main-

restricted if there is:

beam headlamps illuminate the areas to its right

and left, and the vehicle in front is illuminated by

R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or

the dipped-beam headlamps.

snow

The system automatically adapts the dipped-

R dirt on the sensors or if the sensors are

beam headlamp range depending on the dis-

obscured

tance to the other vehicle. Once the system no

longer detects any other vehicles, it switches on

Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist

the main-beam headlamps again.

Plus on/off

If the main-beam or partial main-beam head-

lamps are causing too much reflection from traf-

X To switch on: turn the light switch to Ã.

fic signs, the lights are automatically dimmed

X Press the combination switch beyond the

and glare for the driver caused by the reflections

pressure point in the direction of arrow :.

is thus avoided.

The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction

The system's optical sensor is located behind

display lights up when it is dark and the light

the windscreen near the overhead control

sensor switches on the dipped-beam head-

panel.

lamps.

Vehicles with drive program S+ (Sport Plus): the

At speeds above approximately 25 km/h:

speed at which Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus

the headlamp range is automatically control-

switches between full beam and dipped beam is

led according to the distance to other road

increased when the drive program is switched

users.

on.

At speeds above approximately 30 km/h:

R if no other road users are detected, the

Important safety notes

main-beam headlamps are automatically

switched on

G WARNING

R if other road users are detected, the partial

Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus does not rec-

main-beam headlamps are automatically

ognise road users:

switched on

The K indicator lamp in the instrument

R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians

cluster also lights up.

R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists

R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier

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At speeds below approximately 25 km/h

Interior lighting control

or when there is sufficient street lighting:

General notes

R the partial main-beam headlamps are

switched off automatically

In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from

R The main-beam headlamps are switched off

discharging, the interior lighting functions are

automatically.

automatically deactivated after some time

The K indicator lamp in the instrument

except for when the key is in position 2 in the

cluster goes out. The _ indicator lamp in

ignition lock.

the multifunction display remains lit.

The colour and brightness of the ambient light-

X To switch off: move the combination switch

ing are set via the multimedia system (see Dig-

back to its normal position or move the light

ital Owner's Manual).

switch to another position.

The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction

Automatic interior lighting control

display goes out.

X To switch on: set the switch to centre posi-

tion B.

X To switch off: set the switch to the |

Headlamps misted up on the inside

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position.

Under certain climatic and physical conditions,

The interior lighting automatically switches on if

moisture may form in the headlamp. This mois-

you:

ture will not impair the function of the headlamp.

R unlock the vehicle

R open a door

Interior lighting

R remove the key from the ignition lock

The interior lighting is switched on for a certain

Overview of interior lighting

length of time when the key is removed from the

ignition lock. You can adjust this delayed switch-

off using the multimedia system (see Digital

Owner's Manual).

Crash-responsive emergency lighting

The interior lighting is activated automatically if

the vehicle is involved in an accident.

X To switch off the crash-responsive emer-

gency lighting: press the hazard warning

lamp button.

Overhead control panel

: p Switches the left-hand front reading

X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the

lamp on/off

key.

; c Switches the front interior lighting on

= v Switches the rear interior lighting on/

off

Replacing bulbs (vehicles with LED

? | Switches the front interior lighting/

headlamps)

automatic interior lighting control off

A p Switches the right-hand front reading

The front and rear light clusters of your vehicle

lamp on/off

are equipped with LEDs. Do not replace the

B Switches the automatic interior lighting con-

vehicle's bulbs yourself. Contact a qualified spe-

trol on

cialist workshop with the necessary specialist

knowledge and tools to carry out the work

required.

Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlamps)

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The light clusters are an important aspect of

Overview of bulb replacement - bulb

vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure

types

that these function correctly at all times. Have

the headlamp setting checked regularly.

You can replace the following bulbs. The details

for the bulb types can be found in the legend.

Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halo-

gen headlamps)

Important safety notes

G WARNING

Bulbs, lamps and plug connectors can

become very hot during use. When replacing a

bulb, you could burn yourself on these com-

ponents. There is a risk of injury.

Allow these components to cool down before

Halogen headlamps

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replacing the bulb.

: Dipped-beam headlamp: H7 55 W

; Main-beam headlamp: H7 55 W

Do not use a bulb if it has been dropped or if its

= Turn signal: W 5 W BV

glass tube has been scratched.

The bulb may explode if:

R you touch it

Fitting/removing the cover on the

R it is hot

front wheel arch

R you drop it

R you scratch it

Use bulbs only in closed lamps that have been

designed for this purpose. Fit only spare bulbs of

the same type and the specified voltage.

Marks on the glass tube reduce the service life

of the bulbs. Do not touch the glass tube with

your bare hands. If necessary, clean the glass

tube when cold with alcohol or spirit and rub it

off with a lint-free cloth.

Protect bulbs from moisture during operation.

Do not allow bulbs to come into contact with

liquids.

You must remove the cover from the front wheel

Replace only the bulbs listed ( Y page 123).

housing before you can change the front bulbs.

Have the bulbs that you cannot replace yourself

X To remove: switch off the lights.

replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.

X Turn the front wheel inwards.

If you require assistance replacing bulbs, con-

sult a qualified specialist workshop.

X Remove securing pin ; using a suitable tool.

If the new bulb still does not light up, consult a

X Slide cover : up and remove it.

qualified specialist workshop.

X To fit: insert cover : again and slide it down

Headlamps and lights are an important aspect of

until it engages.

vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure

X Insert securing pin ;.

that these function correctly at all times. Have

the headlamp setting checked regularly.

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X Remove the bulb from bulb holder ;.

Dipped-beam headlamps

X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;.

X Simultaneously press bulb holder ; and pull

lever = downwards (headlamp on the left-

hand side when viewed in the direction of

travel) or upwards (headlamp on the right-

hand side when viewed in the direction of

travel).

X Press on housing cover : and turn it to the

right.

Turn signals

X Remove the cover in the front wheel arch

( Y page 123).

X Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and

remove it.

Lights and windscreen wipers

X Turn bulb holder ; anti-clockwise and pull

out.

X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder ;.

X Insert new bulb into bulb holder ;.

X Insert bulb holder ; and turn it clockwise.

X Press on housing cover : and turn it to the

right.

X Replace the cover in the front wheel arch

X Switch off the lights.

( Y page 123).

X Open the bonnet.

X Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and

remove it.

Main-beam headlamps

X Turn bulb holder ; anti-clockwise and pull

out.

X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder ;.

X Insert new bulb into bulb holder ;.

X Insert bulb holder ; and turn it clockwise.

X Press on housing cover : and turn it to the

right.

Windscreen wipers

Switching the windscreen wipers on/

off

X Switch off the lights.

X Open the bonnet.

! Do not operate the windscreen wipers when

X Turn housing cover : anti-clockwise and

the windscreen is dry, as this could damage

remove it.

the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col-

lected on the windscreen can scratch the

X Pull lever = upwards (headlamp on the left-

glass if wiping takes place when the wind-

hand side when viewed in the direction of

screen is dry.

travel) or downwards (headlamp on the right-

hand side when viewed in the direction of

travel) and remove bulb holder ;.

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If it is necessary to switch on the windscreen

when wiping with washer fluid î the washer

wipers in dry weather conditions, always

fluid is emitted directly from the blades.

operate them using washer fluid.

If the wiper blades are worn, the windscreen will

no longer be wiped properly. This could mean

! If the windscreen wipers leave smears on

you are unable to observe the traffic conditions.

the windscreen after the vehicle has been

washed in an automatic car wash, this may be

due to wax or other residue. Clean the wind-

Switching the rear window wiper on/

screen with washer fluid after an automatic

off

car wash.

! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to

optical influences and the windscreen becom-

ing dirty in dry weather conditions, the wind-

screen wipers may be activated inadvertently.

This could damage the windscreen wiper

blades or scratch the windscreen.

For this reason, you should always switch off

the windscreen wipers in dry weather.

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Combination switch

: è Rear window wiper switch

2 b Wipes with washer fluid

3 I Switches on intermittent wiping

4 0 Switches off intermittent wiping

5 b Wipes with washer fluid

X Turn the key to position 1 or 2

( Y page 144).

Combination switch

X Turn switch : on the combination switch to

1 $ Windscreen wipers off

the corresponding position.

2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor set

When the rear window wiper is switched on,

to low sensitivity)

the icon appears in the instrument cluster.

3 Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor

set to high sensitivity)

4 ° Continuous wipe, slow

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5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast

B í Single wipe

Important safety notes

C î Wipes with washer fluid

G WARNING

X Turn the key to key position 1 or 2 in the

ignition lock ( Y page 144).

If the windscreen wipers begin to move while

X Turn the combination switch to the corre-

you are changing the wiper blades, you can be

sponding position.

trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of

In the Ä or Å position, the appropriate

injury.

wiping frequency is set automatically according

Always switch off the windscreen wipers and

to the intensity of the rain. In the Å position,

ignition before changing the wiper blades.

the rain sensor is more sensitive than in the

Ä position, causing the windscreen wiper to

! To avoid damaging the windscreen wiper

wipe more frequently.

blades, make sure that you touch only the

Vehicles with MAGIC VISION CONTROL: the

wiper arm of the windscreen wiper.

washer fluid is fed through the wiper blades and

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! Never open the bonnet/tailgate if a wiper

arm is folded away from the windscreen/rear

window.

Never fold a windscreen wiper arm without a

wiper blade back onto the windscreen/rear

window.

Hold the windscreen wiper arm firmly when

you change the wiper blade. If you release the

wiper arm without a wiper blade and it falls

onto the windscreen/rear window, the wind-

screen/rear window may be damaged by the

force of the impact.

X Firmly press release knob : and pull wiper

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have

blade ; upwards from the wiper arm in the

the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe-

direction of the arrow.

cialist workshop.

Fitting the wiper blades

Replacing the windscreen wipers

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Moving the wiper blades to a vertical posi-

tion

On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:

X Turn the key to position u in the ignition lock

( Y page 144).

X Set the windscreen wipers to position °.

X Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock

( Y page 144).

X As soon as the wiper arms are vertical to the

bonnet, turn the key to position u in the

ignition lock ( Y page 144).

X Position new wiper blade : in the retainer on

the wiper arm and slide it into place in the

X Remove the key.

direction of the arrow.

X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-

The wiper blade audibly engages.

screen until you feel them snap into place.

X Make sure that the wiper blade sits correctly.

On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:

X Fold the wiper arm back onto the windscreen.

X Switch off the engine.

X Remove your foot from the brake pedal.

Replacing the wiper blades (MAGIC

X Set the windscreen wipers to the ° posi-

VISION CONTROL)

tion.

X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until

Moving the wiper blades to a vertical posi-

the windscreen wipers start.

tion

X When the wiper arms have reached the verti-

On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:

cal position, press the Start/Stop button

repeatedly until the windscreen wipers stop.

X Turn the key to key position u in the ignition

lock ( Y page 144).

X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-

screen until you feel them snap into place.

X Set the windscreen wipers to position °.

X Turn the key to key position 1 in the ignition

Removing the wiper blades

lock ( Y page 144).

X Remove the key from the ignition lock.

X As soon as the wiper arms are vertical to the

bonnet, turn the key to key position u in the

X Fold the wiper arm away from the windscreen.

ignition lock ( Y page 144).

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Fitting the wiper blades

X Remove the key.

X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-

screen until you feel them snap into place.

On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:

X Switch off the engine.

X Remove your foot from the brake pedal.

X Set the windscreen wipers to the ° posi-

tion.

X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until

the windscreen wipers start.

X When the wiper arms have reached the verti-

cal position, press the Start/Stop button

repeatedly until the windscreen wipers stop.

X Push the new wiper blade in the direction of

X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-

arrow : onto the wiper arm until lug ;

screen until you feel them snap into place.

engages.

X Push the wiper blade out of the removal posi-

Removing a wiper blade

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tion in the direction of arrow = beyond the

point of resistance.

The wiper blade disengages with an audible

click and is freely movable again.

X Make sure that the wiper blade sits correctly.

X Fold the wiper arm back onto the windscreen.

Replacing the rear window wiper blade

Removing the wiper blades

X To bring the wiper blade into position to

be removed: hold the wiper arm firmly with

one hand. With the other hand, turn the wiper

blade in the direction of arrow : beyond the

point of resistance.

The wiper blade engages in the removal posi-

tion with an audible click.

X To remove a wiper blade: firmly press

release knob ; and pull the wiper blade

upwards =.

X Remove the key from the ignition lock.

X Fold wiper arm : away from the rear window

until it engages.

X Position wiper blade ; at a right angle to

wiper arm :.

X Hold wiper arm : and press wiper blade ;

in the direction of the arrow until it releases.

X Remove wiper blade ;.

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Fitting a wiper blade

X Make sure that wiper blade ; is seated cor-

rectly.

X Place new wiper blade ; onto wiper arm :.

X Position wiper blade ; parallel to wiper

X Hold wiper arm : and press wiper blade ;

arm :.

in the opposite direction to the arrow until it

X Fold wiper arm : back onto the rear window.

engages.

Problems with the windscreen wipers

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The windscreen wipers

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

are jammed.

wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.

X For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition

lock.

X Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the

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driver's door.

X Remove the cause of the obstruction.

X Switch the windscreen wipers back on.

The windscreen wipers

The windscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning.

fail completely.

X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.

X Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-

shop.

Lights and windscreen wipers for Your Mercedes GLE SUV First Generation (2016-2019)

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