Lights and visibility
function is possible, coming back on when
normal operating conditions are re-establish-
ed.
on the windscreen wipers when the wiper
blades are frozen to the windscreen, you
could damage both the wiper blades and the
wiper motor.
Windscreen wiper and rear
window wiper systems
Front windscreen wipers
Note
Sun visors
Read the additional information carefully
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The windscreen wipers will only work when
the ignition is switched on.
WARNING
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The heat output of the heated jets* is con-
trolled automatically when the ignition is
switched on, depending upon the outside
temperature.
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Worn and dirty wiper blades reduce visibili-
ty and safety levels while driving.
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In cold conditions you should not use the
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In certain versions of vehicles with alarms,
wash/wipe system unless you have warmed
the windscreen with the heating and ventila-
tion system. The windscreen washer fluid
could otherwise freeze on the windscreen and
obscure your view of the road.
the windscreen wiper will only work in inter-
val/rain sensor mode when the ignition is on
and the bonnet closed.
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When the interval wipe function is on, the
Fig. 95 Sun visor on the driver side.
intervals are directly proportional to the
speed. This way, the higher the vehicle speed
the shorter the intervals.
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Always note the corresponding warnings
››› page 193.
The sun visors for the driver and the front
passenger can be pulled out of their central
supports and turned towards the doors in the
direction of the arrow ››› Fig. 95. Never pull
them downwards.
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If you stop the vehicle with the windscreen
WARNING
wiper in position 1 or 2, it will automatically
change to a lower position speed. The set
speed will be resumed when the vehicle pulls
away.
The rain sensor* may not detect enough rain
to switch on the wipers.
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If necessary, switch on the wipers manually
The driver sun visor has compartments for
cards, and the passenger sun visor has a
vanity mirror with a cover*.
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when water on the windscreen obstructs visi-
bility.
The windscreen will be wiped again after
approximately five seconds once the “auto-
matic wash/wipe system” has been activa-
ted, provided the vehicle is moving (drip func-
tion). If you activate the wipers less than 3
seconds after the drip function, a new wash
sequence will begin without performing the
last wipe. For the “drip” function to work
Note
CAUTION
Incorrect use of the sun visor (e.g. pulling
them downwards once they are open) may re-
sult in broken hinges. This damage is not cov-
ered by the vehicle warranty.
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper
blades are not frozen to the glass before us-
ing the wipers for the first time. If you switch
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