Fig. 87 On the right of the steering c
olumn:
operating the rear window wiper.
G
Interval wipe for the rear window.
T
he wiper will wipe the window approx-
imately every 6 seconds.
H
Wash and wipe system for cleaning
the rear window with the lever pushed.
The wipers function only when the ignition
is switched on and the bonnet or boot lid
are closed.
WARNING
Without adequate anti-freeze, the washer
fluid ma
y freeze onto the windscreen and
obscure your view.
·
In winter temperatures, the windscreen
washer system should only be used
when adequate frost protection has
been added.
·
In winter temperatures, never use the
windscreen washer system before the
windscreen has been heated by the
ventilation system or the windscreen
heating. This could lead to the anti-
freeze mixture freezing on the wind-
screen and restrict the driver’s vision.
WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility
and increa
se the risk of accidents and se-
vere injuries.
·
Always change wiper blades if they are
damaged or worn and no longer clean
the windscreen properly → page 294.
NOTICE
Incorrect handling of the wipers can lead to
dama
ge to the windscreen and wiper
blades and also to the wiper motor.
·
Before starting your journey and switch-
ing on the ignition, check to make sure
that the wiper lever is in its basic position.
·
Remove snow and ice from the wipers
and windows.
·
Always carefully loosen wiper blades
that have become frozen onto the win-
dow.
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the window is
dry. Using the wipers when the window is
dry can damage the glass.
·
Do not switch on the wipers when the
window is dry.
When switched on, the wipers will
temporarily be switched to the next
setting down when the vehicle is station-
ary.
If the vehicle is parked during cold
weather, the service position of the
windscreen wipers may be helpful in order
to be able to release the wiper blades bet-
ter from the windscreen → page 294.
Wiper function
A
utomatic activation of the rear win-
dow wiper
The rear window wiper is switched on auto-
matically if the windscreen wipers are
switched on and reverse gear is engaged.
Automatic activation when reverse gear is
engaged can be activated and deactivated
in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment
system → page 34.
Heated washer jets
The heating defrosts frozen washer jets.
The heating output is automatically regula-
ted when the ignition is switched on, de-
pending on the ambient temperature. Only
the washer jets are heated and not the ho-
ses carrying washer fluid.
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