Service position
Fig. 1 On the windscreen: Wipers in service position.
The wiper arms can be lifted off the windscreen when in the service position→ Fig. 1. Carry out the following steps
to move the wipers to the service position:
Using the wiper lever to activate the service position
—Park the vehicle.
—The bonnet must be closed (→ In the engine compartment).
—Switch the ignition on and then off again.
—Push the wiper lever downwards briefly.
—Wipers move to service position.
Using the Exit Vehicle menu to activate the service position
You may be able to activate the wiper service position for a limited time in the Vehicle Exit menu, depending on the
equipment (→ Exit menu). The ignition must be switched off.
Lifting the wiper blades
—Move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting→
.
—When lifting a wiper arm, hold itonly in the area of the wiper blade mounting.
Place the wiper arms back onto the windscreen before driving away. With the ignition switched on, briefly press the
wiper lever down to bring the wiper arms back to the original position.
NOTICE
● In order to prevent damage to the bonnet and the wiper arms, the windscreen wiper arms should only be lifted
when in the service position.
● Always return the wiper arms to the windscreen before starting your journey.
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