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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.

Lights and windscreen wipers

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

Replacing the wiper blades

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

Lights and windscreen wipers

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

Lights and windscreen wipers

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

Lights and windscreen wipers

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.

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