"Vehicle" / "Interior lighting" / "Ambient
lighting" / "Reduced for night driving".
Window wiper system
Principle
The wiper system makes sure that you have
a clear view, e.g., in the rain. It is operated
using the wiper lever on the steering wheel.
Safety information
Warning
If the wipers start moving in the folded
away state, body parts can be jammed or
damage may occur to parts of the vehicle.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the vehicle
is switched off when the wipers are in
the folded-away state and the wipers are
folded in when switching on.
NOTICE
The wiper blades can wear out or become
damaged prematurely when wiping on a
dry window for a longer period of time.
The wiper motor can overheat. There is a
risk of damage to property. Do not use the
wipers when the window is dry.
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield,
the wiper blades can be torn off and the
wiper motor can overheat when switching
on. There is a risk of damage to property.
Defrost the windshield prior to switching
the wipers on.
Turning on window wiper system
To turn on the wiper system, push the wiper
lever upward to the desired position.
Position Function
Position 0. Rest position of wipers.
Position 1. Rain sensor mode.
Position 2. Normal wiper speed.
Position 3. Fast wiper speed.
When you continue driving after stopping
with the window wiper system on, the wip-
ers will operate at the previous setting.
Turning off the window wiper
system and flick wipe
To turn off the wipers or to activate flick
wiping, proceed as follows:
– To turn off: Push the wiper lever down-
ward, arrow 1, until position 0 is
reached.
– To flick wipe: Push the wiper lever
downward from position 0, arrow 1, and
Seite 157
Light and view CONTROLS
157
Online Edition for Part no. 01405B37A59 - II/24